Book description
David Busch's Nikon Z7 II/Z6 II Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for Nikon’s next-generation Z7 II and Z6 II mirrorless cameras. The company has upgraded these compact cameras with the features most requested by enthusiasts, including two memory card slots, advanced autofocus features, and performance-enhancing dual EXPEED 6 processors. Serious photographers can select the high-resolution 45.7 megapixel Z7 II, or opt for the higher continuous shooting rates and stellar low-light versatility of the 24 megapixel Z6 II. Both cameras offer incredible image quality, especially when coupled with a burgeoning line of ultra-sharp S-series, Z-mount lenses. The affordable FTZ adapter allows you to use more than 300 different lenses in Nikon’s F-mount lineup, too. Five-axis in-body image stabilization provides up to five stops of anti-shake performance so you can hand-hold the camera at slower shutter speeds. An improved autofocus system with human and animal eye/face detection offers lightning fast focus for stills and both 4K and Full HD movie-shooting. With this book in hand, you’ll master all these impressive features, and fine tune your camera skills as develop your creativity taking great photographs with your new Z7 II or Z6 II. Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Nikon Z7 II/Z6 II Guide to Digital Photography covers the cameras’ capabilities in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy visual guide to the Z7 II and Z6 II, with close-up photos and descriptions of the camera's essential features and controls. Learn when to use each option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author’s recommended settings for every menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera’s capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Nikon Z7 II or Z6 II today.Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Thinking Outside the Box
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Chapter 2 Your Quick Start Guide
- Choosing a Release Mode
- Selecting an Exposure Mode
- Choosing a Metering Mode
- Choosing a Focus Mode
- Choosing the Focus Area Mode
- Reviewing the Images You’ve Taken
- Transferring Photos to Your Computer
- Attaching the MB-N11 Power Battery Pack
- Changing Default Settings
- Shooting Tips
- Custom Setting Menu Recommendations
- Chapter 3 Your Visual Roadmap
- Chapter 4 Nailing the Right Exposure
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Chapter 5 Mastering the Mysteries of Focus
- Autofocus or Manual Focus?
- How Focus Works
- Working with Autofocus
- Bringing the AF System into Focus
- Focus Mode and Priority
- Choosing an Autofocus Area Mode
- Face/Eye Detection and Subject Tracking
- Autofocus Activation . . . and More
- Manual Focus
- Trap (Auto) Focus
- Back-Button Focus
- Fine-Tuning the Focus of Your Lenses
- Lens Tune-up Options
- Split-Screen Display Zoom
- Chapter 6 Advanced Techniques
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Chapter 7 Focus on Lenses
- Sensor Sensibilities
- Choosing Native Z-mount Lenses
- Nikon Lens Overview
- Ingredients of Nikon’s Alphanumeric Soup
- Wide-to-Normal Zoom Lenses
- Wide-Angle/Normal Prime Lenses
- Telephoto Lenses
- DX Lenses
- Universal VR
- Using the FTZ Adapter
- Categories of Lenses
- Using Wide-Angle and Wide-Zoom Lenses
- Using Telephoto and Tele-Zoom Lenses
- Using F-Mount Lenses
- Chapter 8 Mastering Light
- Chapter 9 Electronic Flash
- Chapter 10 Wireless and Multiple Flash
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Chapter 11 Playback, Photo Shooting, and Movie Shooting Menus
- Menu Anatomy
- Playback Menu Options
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Photo Shooting Menu Options
- Reset Photo Shooting Menu
- Storage Folder
- File Naming
- Primary Slot Selection
- Secondary Slot Function
- Choose Image Area
- Image Quality
- Image Size
- NEF (RAW) Recording
- ISO Sensitivity Settings
- White Balance
- Set Picture Control
- Manage Picture Control
- Color Space
- Active D-Lighting
- Long Exposure NR
- High ISO NR
- Vignette Control
- Diffraction Compensation
- Auto Distortion Control
- Flicker Reduction Shooting
- Metering
- Flash Control
- Flash Mode
- Flash Compensation
- Focus Mode
- AF-Area Mode
- Vibration Reduction
- Auto Bracketing
- Multiple Exposure
- HDR (High Dynamic Range)
- Interval Timer Shooting
- Time-Lapse Movie
- Focus Shift Shooting
- Silent Photography
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Movie Shooting Menu
- Reset Movie Shooting Menu
- File Naming
- Destination
- Choose Image Area
- Frame Size/Frame Rate
- Movie Quality
- Movie File Type
- ISO Sensitivity Settings
- White Balance
- Set Picture Control
- Manage Picture Control
- Active D-Lighting
- High ISO NR
- Vignette Control
- Diffraction Compensation
- Auto Distortion Control
- Flicker Reduction
- Metering
- Focus Mode
- AF-Area Mode
- Vibration Reduction
- Electronic VR
- Microphone Sensitivity
- Attenuator
- Frequency Response
- Wind Noise Reduction
- Headphone Volume
- Timecode
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Chapter 12 The Custom Settings Menu
- Custom Settings Menu Layout
- Reset Custom Settings
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a. Autofocus
- a1 AF-C Priority Selection
- a2 AF-S Priority Selection
- a3 Focus Tracking with Lock-on
- a4 Focus Points Used
- a5 Store Points by Orientation
- a6 AF Activation
- a7 Limit AF-Area Mode Selection
- a8 Focus Point Wrap-Around
- a9 Focus Point Options
- a10 Low-Light AF
- a11 Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator
- a12 Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode
- b. Metering/Exposure
- c. Timers/AE Lock
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d. Shooting/Display
- d1 CL Mode Shooting Speed
- d2 Max. Continuous Release
- d3 Sync. Release Mode Options
- d4 Exposure Delay Mode
- d5 Shutter Type
- d6 Extended Shutter Speeds (M)
- d7 Limit Selectable Image Area
- d8 File Number Sequence
- d9 Apply Settings to Live View
- d10 Framing Grid Display
- d11 Focus Peaking
- d12 View All in Continuous Mode
- e. Bracketing/Flash
- f. Controls
- g. Movie
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Chapter 13 The Setup Menu, Retouch Menu, and My Menu
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Setup Menu Options
- Format Memory Card
- Save User Settings
- Reset User Settings
- Language
- Time Zone and Date
- Monitor Brightness
- Monitor Color Balance
- Viewfinder Brightness
- Viewfinder Color Balance
- Control Panel Brightness
- Limit Monitor Mode Selection
- Information Display
- AF Fine-Tuning Options
- Non-CPU Lens Data
- Save Focus Position
- Clean Image Sensor
- Image Dust Off Ref Photo
- Pixel Mapping
- Image Comment
- Copyright Information
- Beep Options
- Touch Controls
- HDMI
- Location Data
- Wireless Remote (WR) Options
- Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button
- Airplane Mode
- Connect to Smart Device
- Connect to PC
- Wireless Transmitter (WT-7)
- Conformity Marking
- Battery Info
- USB Power Delivery
- Energy Saving (Photo Mode)
- Slot Empty Release Lock
- Save/Load Menu Settings
- Reset All Settings
- Firmware Version
- Retouch Menu
- Using My Menu
-
Setup Menu Options
- Chapter 14 Capturing Video
- Chapter 15 Tips for Shooting Better Video
- Chapter 16 Troubleshooting and Prevention
Product information
- Title: David Busch's Nikon Z7 II/Z6 II Guide to Digital Photography
- Author(s):
- Release date: February 2021
- Publisher(s): Rocky Nook
- ISBN: 9781681987736
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