Book description
David Busch's Nikon Z6 Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the exciting and affordable Nikon Z6 compact mirrorless camera. This ground-breaking enthusiast camera is built around a 24.5 megapixel sensor, that offers excellent image quality and ISO speeds from ISO 100-51200. The Z6 can be fitted with any of the new ultra-sharp S-series, Z-mount lenses, or mount a full line of Nikon’s existing F-mount lenses, with the optional FTZ adapter. 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. With 273 phase-detect AF focus points, covering 90 percent of the frame, and the next-generation EXPEED 6 processing chip, the Z6 can shoot sports and action at up to 12 frames per second, with lightning fast focus. The Z6 can capture both 4K and Full HD movies, too. With this book in hand, you’ll master all the camera’s impressive features, and fine tune your camera skills as develop your creativity taking great photographs with your new Z6. Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Nikon Z6 Guide to Digital Photography covers all the camera's 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 Z6, 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 Z6 today.Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Thinking Outside the Box
- Chapter 2 Nikon Z6 Quick Start
- Chapter 3 Nikon Z6 Roadmap
- Chapter 4 Nailing the Right Exposure
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Chapter 5 Mastering the Mysteries of Focus
- Auto or Manual Focus?
- How Focus Works
- Using Autofocus with the Nikon Z6
- Bringing the Z6’s AF System into Focus
- Focus Mode and Priority
- Choosing an Autofocus Area Mode
- Face Detection and Subject Tracking
- Autofocus Activation . . . and More
- Manual Focus
- Back Button Focus
- Fine-Tuning the Focus of Your Lenses
- Lens Tune-up Options
- Chapter 6 Advanced Techniques
- Chapter 7 Focus on Lenses
- Chapter 8 Mastering Light
- Chapter 9 Electronic Flash with the Nikon Z6
- Chapter 10 Wireless and Multiple Flash
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Chapter 11 Playback, Photo Shooting, and Movie Shooting Menus
- Anatomy of the Nikon Z6’s Menus
- Playback Menu Options
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Photo Shooting Menu Options
- Reset Photo Shooting Menu
- Storage Folder
- File Naming
- 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
- 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 Auto-Area AF Face-Detection
- a5 Focus Points Used
- a6 Store Points by Orientation
- a7 AF Activation
- a8 Limit AF-Area Mode Selection
- a9 Focus Point Wrap-Around
- a10 Focus Point Options
- a11 Low-Light AF
- a12 Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator
- a13 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 Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter
- d6 Limit Selectable Image Area
- d7 File Number Sequence
- d8 Apply Settings to Live View
- d9 Framing Grid Display
- d10 Peaking Highlights
- d11 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-Tune
- Non-CPU Lens Data
- Clean Image Sensor
- Image Dust Off Ref Photo
- 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
- Slot Empty Release Lock
- Save/Load Settings
- Reset All Settings
- Firmware Version
- Retouch Menu
- Using My Menu
-
Setup Menu Options
- Chapter 14 Capturing Video with the Z6
- Chapter 15 Tips for Shooting Better Video
Product information
- Title: David Busch's Nikon Z6 Guide to Digital Photography
- Author(s):
- Release date: January 2019
- Publisher(s): Rocky Nook
- ISBN: 9781681984704
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