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Mastering the Nikon Z50

by Darrell Young

June 2020

Beginner to intermediate

544 pages

17h 25m

English

Rocky Nook

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Use This Book with Camera in HandWhat Is the Purpose of This Book?Things to Know When Reading This BookAccessing and Using the Camera MenusTouch-Sensitive MonitorFive Steps for First-Time Camera ConfigurationCamera Functions for Initial ConfigurationCamera Settings RecommendationsDownloadable Resources WebsiteAuthor’s Conclusion
Mirrorless Is Different, Yet the SameTechnical TFT-LCD Monitor InformationTechnical EVF InformationThe i Menu: A Shortcut to Critical Camera FunctionsTwo i Menu ModesPhoto Mode i MenuMovie Mode i MenuUsing the i MenuChanging i Menu Settings with the Command DialsChanging i Menu Settings on a Secondary ScreenPlayback Quick MenusPhoto ModeMovie ModeTouch ScreenAuthor’s Conclusion

Section 1: MeteringSection 2: Exposure ModesSection 3: HistogramAuthor’s Conclusion
Autofocus TypesCustom Settings for AutofocusThree Important Mode GroupsAccessing the Individual Mode GroupsFocus ModesAF-Area ModesRelease Modes
How Does White Balance Work?Color TemperatureWhen Does White Balance Matter?Methods for Adjusting White BalanceWhite Balance on the i MenuWB on the Photo and Movie Shooting MenusUsing an Assigned Camera Button for White BalanceAuto White Balance ConsiderationsAuthor’s Conclusion
DeletePlayback FolderPlayback Display OptionsImage ReviewAfter DeleteRotate TallSlide ShowRatingAuthor’s Conclusion
Configuring the Photo Shooting MenuUser Settings U1 and U2Reset Photo Shooting MenuStorage FolderFile NamingChoose Image AreaImage QualityImage SizeNEF (RAW) RecordingISO Sensitivity SettingsWhite BalanceSet Picture ControlManage Picture ControlColor SpaceActive D-LightingLong Exposure NRHigh ISO NRVignette ControlDiffraction CompensationAuto Distortion ControlFlicker Reduction ShootingMeteringFlash ControlFlash ModeFlash CompensationRelease ModeFocus ModeAF-Area ModeOptical VR
Multiple ExposureHDR (High Dynamic Range)Interval Timer ShootingTime-Lapse MovieSilent PhotographyAuthor’s Conclusion
Reset Movie Shooting MenuFile NamingFrame Size/Frame RateMovie QualityMovie File TypeISO Sensitivity SettingsWhite BalanceSet Picture ControlManage Picture ControlActive D-LightingHigh ISO NRVignette ControlDiffraction CompensationAuto Distortion ControlFlicker ReductionMeteringRelease Mode (Save Frame)Focus ModeAF-Area ModeOptical VRElectronic VRMicrophone SensitivityAttenuatorFrequency ResponseWind Noise ReductionAuthor’s Conclusion
Reset Custom SettingsSection One: a AutofocusSection Two: b Metering/ExposureSection Three: c Timers/AE LockSection Four: d Shooting/DisplaySection Five: e Bracketing/FlashSection Six: f ControlsSection Seven: g MovieAuthor’s Conclusion
Format Memory CardSave User SettingsReset User SettingsLanguageTime Zone and DateMonitor BrightnessViewfinder BrightnessViewfinder Color BalanceInformation DisplayAF Fine-TuneImage Dust Off Ref PhotoImage CommentCopyright InformationBeep OptionsTouch ControlsSelf-Portrait ModeHDMILocation Data DisplayAirplane ModeConnect to Smart DeviceConnect to PCWireless Remote (ML-L7) OptionsConformity MarkingEnergy SavingSlot Empty Release LockReset All SettingsFirmware VersionAuthor’s Conclusion
Retouched Image File NumberingAccessing the Retouch Functions—Two MethodsLimitations on Previously Retouched ImagesNEF (RAW) ProcessingTrimResizeD-LightingQuick RetouchRed-Eye CorrectionStraightenDistortion ControlPerspective ControlImage OverlayTrim MovieSide-by-Side ComparisonAuthor’s Conclusion
My MenuAfterword

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Nikkor Z 24–70mm f/2.8 S lens at 47mm, 1/125 sec at f/2.8, ISO 1000

This was a make-believe modeling session for a young girl to help her develop a strong and positive self-image. I used constant LED lighting with blue gels to create a dark and dramatic background. Plus, she and my wife just like to dress her up for photos like this; sort of a real girl, Barbie doll dress-up thing!

Nikkor Z 50–250mm f/4.5-6.3 lens at 250mm, 1/1000 sec at f/6.3, ISO 160

The quarterback was warming up for a game in the late afternoon under the warm light of the setting sun, but the Z50 ...