Must know TRICKS for Nikon Z cameras (and DSLRs too)

My favorite tricks for Nikon Z cameras are here!

0:00 Introduction
0:35 Quickly check sharpness with the OK button or double tap
1:35 Jump between faces
2:01 Compare multiple photos
2:53 Release button to use dial
3:50 Activate Auto ISO quickly
6:03 Exposure compensation with dial only
6:41 Zoom in-out with the Movie button
7:30 Manual focusing at night in video mode

The last tricks is a LIFESAVER for night photographers having a Nikon. And that Manual focusing trick works with Nikon DSLRs too!

Read all the tricks on my website as well:

Check out my night photography tours in Budapest, Hungary:

If you have a Nikon DSLR, make sure to watch Steve Perry's excellent videos:

Some other related videos of mine...

Nikon Z50 after two years - annoying bugs and things I love:

Manual focusing:

Auto ISO:

Nikon Z5 review:

My photography tutorial website:

#nikonz5 #nikon

[miklosmayerphoto]

After making the video, I realized that some Menu items are elsewhere and named differently on higher end Nikons, than on my Nikon Z50.
Most notable is the functionality of the OK button.
On higher end Nikon DSLRs, or Nikon Z5 / Z6 / Z7 cameras, do this:
Go to Custom settings Menu → Controls → OK button → Zoom On/Off
and here go for the 1:1 (100%) view.

[ahall]

Rather than using auto bracketing for high contrast landscape scenes, set the camera to manual focus with spot metering. Then just tap the screen to get the correct exposure for that part of the scene and take a photo. For example, tap the sky and take one photo. Then, tap a dark part of the scene and take your second exposure. The two exposures maybe four or five stops apart, but can be blended together in post using a luminosity mask. The same technique can be used for focus stacking in landscapes.

[bryansarty]

I just recently moved from Fuji to Nikon for the first time and my Z5. I really appreciate all the tips as they make the camera so intuitive and easy handling. Some points I had picked up already but Trick#4, to not having to hold the ISO button. Man, that is nice!!! Also #8! That is really going to come in handy when I get out to do some astro. Thank you for sharing Miklos!

[andybusard]

For tip #7, I use the OK button, like you did in the tip for zooming in image review. Consistency...

[ukyo]

Those are useful tricks, Mr. Mayer. Thanks for making this video. I shall be using them.

[coltenpinder]

These are great tips. I switched from Sony to Nikon, for 3 reasons. 1 being better color science 2 being usable jpegs right out the camera and 3 Nikon having really affordable 35 50 and 85 (The 50mm is something special. ) primes plus the z6 can be had for less than the A7iii

[brunobrys]

Brilliant Video...this will save so much time and battery life! Thanks for putting this great series together.

[luiscarloscarvalho]

Thanks for being so didatic. Just bought a Z50... what a little gem is this camera.

[jburroughs]

I just got my Z62 and found this video to be one of the best tutorials. I’m going over each tip and trick slowly to make sure I incorporate them. Please do more. Great job.

[christianmwanza]

Thanks a million 😅😅 love the Zoom to focus

[psoon]

Anything to improve the user experience is a good thing. Thanks for these useful tips, your explanations are easy to follow👍😊

[peterjoseph]

Thanks Miklós! As always new useful tricks!

[renatofdearaujo]

nice work ! can't wait to have my Z8 and customize using your tips. Thanks !

[dennisharding]

I really appreciate this information, many thanks.

[alanmiller]

I just discovered your site n You Tube. Wow, I've had my Z50 since it first was released. I love the camera but hated holding the button down for ISO and exposure compensation. You have changed my life! Also, I was shooting Manual because every thing I read or saw said that was the only way a professional should shoot. When I saw how you use Auto Iso I was really excited. I've been using it the last few days and it's terrific. Thanks so much for posting all the videos (I've watched most of them) they are not like any of the other ones I've watched. Hope to get to Budapest some day and would love to take your tour.

[MaleyaRousseau]

Just switched from Canon to Nikon. The video is useful.

[roeydaz]

Super tricks! Loved them! One of the great problems a beginning photographer faces with a dslr is searching menus for settings. These tricks/ tips are just what I needed! Thanks Miklos

[dansouth]

Hey thanks for the tips! Love Budapest!

[JB-oufl]

Thanks for making this helpful video. I just subscribed to your channel. I use the AF-ON button to zoom in while focusing (because I like to use manual focus lenses on my Z6) and the video button to display the framing grid. But I did not even think of assigning a function to the video button until after I watched this video so I am very grateful.

[patyeaman]

The tip about the release button was amazing!!