9 BEST NIKON Z SERIES (Z5,Z6,Z7,Z9) SETTINGS I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT

These are the nine best Nikon settings I use every day, on my Z camera range they work on Z5, Z6, Z7 and Z9 and speed up my process, enable me to be free to capture more and better images and decrease my stress when under pressure. I hope they can do the same for you.

Here's the CONTENTS TABLE:
00:00 Intro and Pointers
01:06 1. Turn Off Rotate All
01:38 2. Speed Preview Scroll with Shutter Dial
02:25 3. Turn Off Auto Playback
02:58 4. 'OK' Button Magnifies Image in Playback
03:46 5. Re-Centre Focus Point
04:18 6. Customise Playback Data
05:24 7. Set Fn1 to Playback Image
06:36 8. Set Fn2 to Focus Mode / AF Area Mode
07:22 9. Back Button Focus

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[RalphMayhewPhotography]

What’s your favourite Nikon hack or shortcut?

[billj]

I like back button focus for action but I'm usually shooting portrait mode and it is harder to reach the button. I'm going to try assigning that to F1 or F2. And BTW most of these you mention I've already heard of but this is a good reminder that I want to try them.

[sunking]

Using the video record button to cycle focus area mode on my Z8 is my favorite custom setting. Back button AF I take for granted...must do !

[PeterWigenBjarnoe]

5. Re-center Focus Point: I use the OK button for magnification in both shooting and preview. You can simply press the joystick (that moves the focus point) to re-center the focus point. I think it's a shame to have the same function on two buttons that sit right next to each other. And I like watching your videos as they are entertaining and informative.

[timbishop]

The Fn2 trick is great. I set it to this previously but I didn't realize the f dial cycled through the modes so I changed the assignment to something else. Now seeing this I am going back. Thank You!

[edkwlnn]

Really helpful, particularly the back button focus, thank you

[jimwlouavl]

Thanks for the helpful tips. My favorite hack is using the center of the joystick as my af-on. I use the joystick to position the focus point and then press to focus.

[joha]

This was very helpful, thanks! Favourie was to scroll trough playback, instead op the ok button.

[xeniamarin]

Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks! What a difference they make. Appreciate it!

[stephensmall]

Great video. I specially liked the Speed Preview Scroll with Shutter Dial.

[JRodPhotoArt]

Very helpful setup information Ralph, thank you for posting this one! Have a great day !

[yadiratackett]

I'm learning a lot from you're videos thank you 😊 🙏🏼

[phistomefel]

Hi Ralph, thanks for your extremely helpful comments! My Z5 however doesn't save these custom settings, exiting the menu does not suffice. I might have to consult the manual ...

[KrisFlint]

Very helpful, thanks heaps Ralph, all the best Kris.

[csc-photo]

Great stuff. I love how customizable these mirrorless bodies are! Subject Tracking activation has a permanent home on Fn2 for me. You’ve given me some new ideas that I’ll try today, thanks!

[Ragnovlod]

Was that helpful? YES! and short and sweet.

[jerianlewis]

Thanks for this information... this will definitely come in handy

[christopherpitstock]

One that I have setup is to use the video record button to change the metering mode by holding down the button and using the back scroll wheel to change it whilst in stills mode.

[rdyn]

This video was helpful. Question: with the Nikon 5Z is there a way to use an IPhone 15 plus to take shots by Blue tooth and not use the button?

[jessicaeiss]

How come your channel doesn't have the option to save your videos? This is worthwhile keeping handy in a YT saved folder. Thanks for the good info.