Book description
★★★★★ “Once you read this, you will know your camera inside and out.”
Mastering the Nikon Z6 is the ultimate guide to understanding your new mirrorless full-frame Z6 camera.
Recently updated with downloadable resources for the new firmware C2.00 Eye detection (Eye-AF) feature, Mastering the Nikon Z6 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment.
This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.
Darrell's friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions, while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The information in this book goes beyond the camera itself and also covers basic photography technique.
What other Nikon Z6 users are saying about this book:
★★★★★ Darrell’s books are easy to read, easy to find specific info, and very thorough in providing all the information I need. Excellent resource!!!
★★★★★ The ONLY how to book you need for the Z6.
★★★★★ This book on the Nikon Z6 should be included with the purchase of the camera. There is not much info left out. Once you read this you will know your camera inside and out.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- About the Author
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Camera Body Reference
-
Chapter 1 Introduction and Initial Camera Setup
- Use This Book with Camera in Hand
- What Is the Purpose of This Book?
- Things to Know When Reading This Book
- Accessing the Camera Menus
- Touch-Sensitive Monitor
- Five Steps for First-Time Camera Configuration
- Using the Camera’s Help System
- Camera Functions for Initial Configuration
- Camera Settings Recommendations
- Downloadable Resources Website
- Author’s Conclusion
-
Chapter 2 Camera Control Screens
- Mirrorless Is Different, Yet the Same
- Technical TFT-LCD Monitor Information
- Technical EVF Information
- The i Menu: A Shortcut to Critical Camera Functions
- Two i Menu Modes
- Using the i Menu
- Playback Quick Menus
- Flash Control Screen and Menu
- Photo Mode
- Movie Mode
- Control Panel
- Touch Screen
- Author’s Conclusion
- Chapter 3 Metering, Exposure Modes, and Histogram
- Chapter 4 Focus, AF-Area, and Release Modes
- Chapter 5 White Balance
- Chapter 6 Playback Menu
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Chapter 7 Photo Shooting Menu
- Configuring the Photo Shooting Menu
- User Settings U1, U2, and U3
- 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
- Author’s Conclusion
-
Chapter 8 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
- Author’s Conclusion
- Chapter 9 Custom Setting Menu
-
Chapter 10 Setup Menu
- 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
- Author’s Conclusion
- Chapter 11 Retouch Menu
- Chapter 12 My Menu and Recent Settings
- Credits
Product information
- Title: Mastering the Nikon Z6
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2019
- Publisher(s): Rocky Nook
- ISBN: 9781681984827
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