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Mastering the Nikon Z6 II / Z7 II

by Darrell Young

July 2021

Beginner to intermediate

664 pages

21h 18m

English

Rocky Nook

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Basic SpecificationsUse This Book with Camera in HandWhat Is the Purpose of This Book?Things to Know When Reading This BookAccessing the Camera MenusTouch-Sensitive MonitorFive Steps for First-Time Camera ConfigurationUsing the Camera’s Help SystemCamera 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 ModesUsing the i MenuChanging i Menu Settings on a Secondary ScreenPlayback Quick MenusFlash Control Screen and MenuPhoto ModeMovie ModeControl PanelTouch ScreenAuthor’s Conclusion

Section 1: MeteringMatrix MeteringCenter-Weighted MeteringSpot MeteringHighlight-Weighted MeteringSection 2: Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto (P) ModeShutter-Priority Auto (S) ModeAperture-Priority Auto (A) ModeManual (M) ModeAuto Exposure (AUTO) ModeU1, U2, and U3 User SettingsSection 3: HistogramUnderstanding the HistogramHighlights (Blink) ModeAuthor’s Conclusion
Autofocus TypesCustom Settings for AutofocusThree Important Mode GroupsAccessing the Individual Mode GroupsRelease Mode AccessFocus ModesAF-Area ModesRelease ModesAuthor’s Conclusion
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 OptionsDual-Format Recording PB SlotImage ReviewAfter DeleteAfter Burst, ShowRotate TallCopy Image(s)Slide ShowRatingAuthor’s Conclusion
Configuring the Photo Shooting MenuUser Settings U1, U2, and U3Reset Photo Shooting MenuStorage FolderFile NamingPrimary Slot SelectionSecondary Slot FunctionChoose Image AreaImage QualityImage SizeNEF (RAW) RecordingISO Sensitivity SettingsWhite Balance
Manage Picture ControlColor SpaceActive D-LightingLong Exposure NRHigh ISO NRVignette ControlDiffraction CompensationAuto Distortion ControlFlicker Reduction ShootingMeteringFlash Control
Flash ModeFlash CompensationFocus ModeAF-Area ModeVibration Reduction
Multiple ExposureHDR (High Dynamic Range)Interval Timer ShootingTime-Lapse MovieFocus Shift ShootingSilent PhotographyAuthor’s Conclusion
Reset Movie Shooting MenuFile NamingDestinationChoose Image AreaFrame Size/Frame RateMovie QualityMovie File TypeISO Sensitivity SettingsWhite BalanceSet Picture ControlManage Picture ControlActive D-LightingHigh ISO NRVignette ControlDiffraction CompensationAuto Distortion ControlFlicker ReductionMeteringFocus ModeAF-Area ModeVibration ReductionElectronic VRMicrophone SensitivityAttenuatorFrequency ResponseWind Noise ReductionHeadphone VolumeTimecodeAuthor’s Conclusion
Reset Custom SettingsSection 1: A AutofocusCustom Settings a1 to a12Custom Setting a1: AF-C Priority SelectionCustom Setting a2: AF-S Priority SelectionCustom Setting a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-OnCustom Setting a4: Focus Points UsedCustom Setting a5: Store Points by OrientationCustom Setting a6: AF ActivationCustom Setting a7: Limit AF-Area Mode SelectionCustom Setting a8: Focus Point Wrap-AroundCustom Setting a9: Focus Point OptionsCustom Setting a10: Low-Light AFCustom Setting a11: Built-In AF-Assist IlluminatorCustom Setting a12: Manual Focus Ring in AF ModeSection 2: B Metering/ExposureCustom Settings b1 to b4Custom Setting b1: EV Steps for Exposure CntrlCustom Setting b2: Easy Exposure CompensationCustom Setting b3: Center-Weighted AreaCustom Setting b4: Fine-Tune Optimal ExposureSection 3: C Timers/AE LockCustom Settings c1 to c3Custom Setting c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-LCustom Setting c2: Self-TimerCustom Setting c3: Power Off DelaySection 4: D Shooting/DisplayCustom Settings d1 to d12Custom Setting d1: CL Mode Shooting SpeedCustom Setting d2: Max. Continuous ReleaseCustom Setting d3: Sync. Release Mode OptionsCustom Setting d4: Exposure Delay ModeCustom Setting d5: Shutter Type
Custom Setting d7: Limit Selectable Image AreaCustom Setting d8: File Number SequenceCustom Setting d9: Apply Settings to Live ViewCustom Setting d10: Framing Grid DisplayCustom Setting d11: Focus PeakingCustom Setting d12: View All in Continuous ModeSection 5: E Bracketing/FlashCustom Settings e1 to e7Custom Setting e1: Flash Sync SpeedCustom Setting e2: Flash Shutter SpeedCustom Setting e3: Exposure Comp. for FlashCustom Setting e4: Auto [Flash] ISO Sensitivity ControlCustom Setting e5: Modeling FlashCustom Setting e6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)Custom Setting e7: Bracketing OrderSection 6: F ControlsCustom Settings f1 to f9Custom Setting f1: Customize i MenuCustom Setting f2: Custom controlsCustom Setting f3: OK Button
Custom Setting f5: Customize Command DialsCustom Setting f6: Release Button to Use DialCustom Setting f7: Reverse IndicatorsCustom Setting f8: Reverse Rings for FocusCustom Setting f9: Assign MB-N11 ButtonsSection 7: G MovieCustom Settings g1 to g7Custom Setting g1: Customize i MenuCustom Setting g2: Custom controlsCustom Setting g3: OK ButtonCustom Setting g4: AF SpeedCustom Setting g5: AF Tracking SensitivityCustom Setting g6: Highlight DisplayCustom Setting g7: Assign MB-N11 buttonsAuthor’s Conclusion
Format Memory CardSave User SettingsReset User SettingsLanguageTime Zone and DateMonitor BrightnessMonitor Color BalanceViewfinder BrightnessViewfinder Color BalanceControl Panel BrightnessLimit Monitor Mode SelectionInformation DisplayAF Fine-Tuning OptionsNon-CPU Lens DataSave Focus PositionClean Image SensorImage Dust Off Ref PhotoPixel MappingImage CommentCopyright InformationBeep OptionsTouch ControlsHDMI
Wireless Remote (WR) OptionsAssign Remote (WR) Fn ButtonAirplane ModeConnect to Smart DeviceConnect to PCWireless Transmitter (WT-7)Conformity MarkingBattery InfoUSB Power DeliveryEnergy Saving (Photo Mode)Slot Empty Release LockSave/Load Menu SettingsReset All SettingsFirmware VersionAuthor’s Conclusion
Retouched Image File NumberingAccessing the Retouch Functions–Two MethodsLimitations on Previously Retouched ImagesNEF (RAW) ProcessingTrimResizeD-LightingRed-Eye CorrectionStraightenDistortion ControlPerspective ControlMonochromeImage OverlayTrim MovieSide-by-Side ComparisonAuthor’s Conclusion
My MenuRecent SettingsAfterword

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05White Balance

Laurel Falls Trail in Great Smoky Mountains © Darrell Young

Back in the good old days, photographers bought special rolls of film or filters to meet the challenges of color casts that come from indoor lighting, overcast days, or special situations.

The camera’s three Auto White balance settings (A0, A1, A2) do a great job for general shooting. However, discerning photographers learn how to use the White balance controls so they can achieve color consistency in special situations. Fortunately, the Z6 II’s and Z7 II’s method for balancing the camera to the available light comes with the White balance (WB) controls.