How To Set Up & Use Your Nikon Z6ii & Z7ii

(Links Below) The Z6ii and Z7ii have some cool new settings and control options. Here's my complete guide to customizing and using your menus, controls, touchscreen, U1-U3 user settings, autofocus modes and mobile syncing via Snapbridge. I'll also showcase how you can back up your settings to a spare memory card in case you need to reload them later.

LINKED TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00 Intro to Z6ii & Z7ii setup
00:48 Links & table of contents
02:59 Fn buttons & touchscreen settings
06:08 My Menu settings
11:09 Playback Menu settings
13:34 Movie Shooting Menu settings
14:23 Custom Setting Menu settings
18:50 Customizing controls and i-menu
28:05 Setup Menu settings
28:53 U1-U3 user settings
37:20 Backing up your settings!
38:35 Z6ii & Z7ii Autofocus modes
45:29 Connect & sync to mobile Snapbridge

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[coachcleats]

I've deleted every Nikon Z6 II video I saved trying to learn how to set this camera up (Newbie), but your video takes the wool off of my eyes and I've learned a you!!

[SolarisSportHorses]

I felt totally overwhelmed when I first charged up the battery and went through all the settings, focus options went way over my head. This video is now my photography bible. Thanks for taking the time to walk us through all the options.

[championthewonderhorse]

Coming from a Sony A7Riii, the simplicity, graphic design, clarity and usability of the Nikon menus and short cut menu is quite mindblowing (I know Sony has now updated the menus, long overdue). One other thing that people don't mention about the Nikon which I simply love is the sound of the shutter release - such a wonderfully quiet, soft snick sound. I love it.

[Jennifer-ixio]

Thanks so much for this very important information about the mirrorless camera. I have watched it a couple of times now, since I am not a professional photographer. I have loved photography for 30+ years and had multiple Nikon cameras as a hobbyist photographer. I have a very active 2 year old granddaughter and was trying to photograph her and was having trouble. Going back to this video, has reminded me, how different the mirrorless is from the DSLR. Thanks again for all your videos and helping me get better memories of my family.

[iancarlson-wm]

That blinking auto iso drove me nuts! Now I can finally use the menu without being irritated.😆

[corrbox]

I have to tell you, there is so much valuable information in your YouTube video, I'll need to watch this at least 3-4 times. The details are so important, the only way to follow you is to stop the video, have the camera with you, then make the suggested changes. Thank you for all your details. Great stuff, just have to recall how to use it all.

[GlobetrotterGranny]

I did it, I pushed the button and finally made my choice on upgrades to my camera and lenses. Chose the Nikon Z7ii together with the Nikkor z 24-120 f/4 s and the NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8. Once I finish paying for those over this year, then I will add the NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and possibly the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S. I’m so incredibly excited. Matt, your valuable input with your reviews and comparisons were so important in my decision making. this is the first major upgrade I’ve made in more than 20 years, and it is most definitely a major upgrade going from a D5000 to full frame and Mirrorless with top quality glass (a first for me).

[drwinter]

I have come back to this tutorial several times now to make adjustments to my Z 7II. It is so helpful. This is by far the best guide I have found. I am very grateful you took the time to make this. Thank you very much!!!

[timbliss]

I've been shooting Nikon for 35+ yrs...My D850 took a spill (Nikon says not worth repairing...sad day as it has been a DREAM body) and now it gives me an opportunity to move to mirrorless....glad I found your channel. This video helps a lot as a lot has changed and I need to learn the new modes....as I am a creature of habit :-). Thank you

[scottfenton]

Hands down the best video on the net for new Z7ii users. Just got mine, read the tiny manual that came with it (ha!), a thick book I bought on Amazon, and then found this video. Takes you through the things that are important. Great job and thank you so much! YOU ROCK!!

[laurarice]

Just bought Z7ii and this video (YOU) are so helpful to a newbie!! I believe I’ll watch it many times, and I appreciate your review of the auto focusing without talking smack about it being a limitation!!!

[lancelynch]

Wonderful overview… Just upgraded from a Z5 to a z6ii and really appreciate hearing how you’ve set yours up. Thanks, Hudson.

[FrederickDunn]

Hello Hudson Henry Photography! I'm breezing through and stopped in to see your settings preferences. A classic example of someone like me, who has become set in his "settings", for kicks I watched and you've given me some new paths to follow down that (what can my camera do) trail. Thank YOU! Unexpected new tools that I was just ignoring. Wishing you all the best in image making.

[EZCheezyBeef]

I'd of been lost for months without this video. Tons of info. Way back as a kid early in the 80's i learned the photo basics on an Olympus XA. Great little camera. 85 when I moved on to an FM. Lugged that thing all over shooting BW stills. So it's been a while and I just bought a Z6II. All these new tools and setting are pretty intimidating. Took me a few sessions to get through all of this and will likely take a couple more to get camera all good. Thanks so much.

[Fatboyfil]

Why am I only just finding your channel, great presentations that make sense. Thank you.

[ThePinoyAggie]

Thank you very much Hudson for this set-up. I followed them for my Z6 II and Z7 II. Just got the two cameras yesterday, and I am happy to upgrade+ from my Z6. I sold my old Z6 and I hope it will end up with a happy new owner. The camera's been very good with me on adventures here and abroad and I'm looking forward to new memories with Z6 II and Z7 II. Ricci announced and tested the firmware update 1.10 and based from his tests, the autofocus got further improvements. I am even more stoke with these cameras, and very happy I made the dive into the Z-system. Cheers!

[hughmccomb]

Hudson again a great walk through on the options at 83 its my bedtime read when I want to change anything as the memory is not at its best! appreciate the time you spend keeping us going.
Loving your other videos.

[patyeaman]

Coming from D850 (and Sony mirrorless) I am happy to have decided to come home to Nikon Z. I feel so comfortable here and your video helped me tremendously to learn the menu set up.

[lesallan]

I have just purchased a used Z6 2 - this video made setting up the camera so easy - thanks for all your help

[davidmiley]

Hudson, I’ve just gone mirrorless and got a z7ll. I’ve a lot to learn, being a manual focus rangefinder sort of a guy. I cannot tell you how helpful this video is! Thank you so much.