David Busch's Nikon Z6 Guide to Digital Photography by Busch, David D. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Copyright Dedication Acknowledgments About the Author Contents Preface Introduction Chapter 1 Thinking Outside the Box

First Things First

In the Box Optional and Non-Optional Add-Ons

Initial Setup

Mastering the Multi Selector and Command Dials Setting the Clock Battery Included Final Steps

Chapter 2 Nikon Z6 Quick Start

Selecting a Release Mode Selecting an Exposure Mode Choosing a Metering Mode Choosing a Focus Mode Choosing the Focus Area Mode

Adjusting White Balance and ISO

Reviewing the Images You’ve Taken Transferring Photos to Your Computer Changing Default Settings

Resetting the Nikon Z6 Recommended Default Changes

Shooting Tips

Photo Shooting Menu Recommendations Custom Setting Menu Recommendations

Chapter 3 Nikon Z6 Roadmap

Nikon Z6: Up Front The Nikon Z6’s Business End Playing Back Images

Zooming the Nikon Z6 Playback Display Viewing Thumbnails Using the Photo Data Displays

Going Topside Lens Components Underneath Your Nikon Z6 The Viewfinder/Monitor Displays What’s the Fuss about BSI?

Chapter 4 Nailing the Right Exposure

Getting a Handle on Exposure

Equivalent Exposure

How the Z6 Calculates Exposure

Correctly Exposed Overexposed Underexposed Metering Mid-Tones

Choosing a Metering Method

Matrix Metering Center-weighted Metering Spot Metering Highlight-weighted Metering

Choosing an Exposure Method

Aperture-Priority Shutter-Priority Program Mode Manual Exposure

Adjusting Exposure with ISO Settings

Dealing with Noise

Bracketing

White Balance Bracketing ADL Bracketing

Working with HDR

Auto HDR Bracketing and Merge to HDR

Fixing Exposures with Histograms

Tonal Range Histogram Basics Understanding Histograms

Fine-Tuning Exposure

Chapter 5 Mastering the Mysteries of Focus

Auto or Manual Focus? How Focus Works

Contrast Detection Phase Detection Adding Circles of Confusion

Using Autofocus with the Nikon Z6

Autofocus vs. Manual Focus Revisited

Bringing the Z6’s AF System into Focus Focus Mode and Priority

Autofocus Mode

Choosing an Autofocus Area Mode Face Detection and Subject Tracking

Face-Priority AF Subject Tracking Store by Orientation

Autofocus Activation . . . and More Manual Focus

Split-Screen Display Zoom

Back Button Focus

Activating Back Button Focus

Fine-Tuning the Focus of Your Lenses Lens Tune-up Options

Evaluating Current Focus Changing the Fine-Tuning Setting Setting the Default Value

Chapter 6 Advanced Techniques

Continuous Shooting A Tiny Slice of Time

Working with Short Exposures

Long Exposures

Three Ways to Take Long Exposures Working with Long Exposures

Delayed Exposures

Self-Timer Interval/Time-Lapse Photography Using Interval Photography Time-Lapse Movies Multiple Exposures

Geotagging with the Nikon GP-1a Focus Shift Shooting Trap (Auto) Focus Using SnapBridge Using the SnapBridge App

Camera Page Smart Device Cloud

Chapter 7 Focus on Lenses

Sensor Sensibilities Choosing Native Z-mount Lenses

Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S

Universal VR

How It Works

Using the FTZ Adapter Ingredients of Nikon’s Alphanumeric Soup Zoom or Prime? Categories of Lenses Using Wide-Angle and Wide-Zoom Lenses

Avoiding Potential Wide-Angle Problems

Using Telephoto and Tele-Zoom Lenses

Avoiding Telephoto Lens Problems Telephotos and Bokeh

Nikon’s Lens Roundup

The Magic Three Wide Angles Wide to Medium/Long Zooms Telephoto and Normal Lenses Macro Lenses

Chapter 8 Mastering Light

Light That’s Available Continuous Lighting Basics

Living with Color Temperature Daylight Incandescent/Tungsten/Halogen Light Fluorescent Light/LEDs Other Lighting Accessories

Chapter 9 Electronic Flash with the Nikon Z6

Electronic Flash Basics

The Moment of Exposure A Tale of Two Exposures Measuring Exposure Guide Numbers

Choosing a Flash Sync Mode

Ghost Images

High-Speed Sync Using External Flash

Using Flash Exposure Compensation Specifying Flash Shutter Speed Previewing Your Flash Effect Flash Control

Working with Nikon Flash External Units

Nikon SB-300 Nikon SB-400 Nikon SB-500 Nikon SB-700 Nikon SB-R200 Nikon SB-910 SB-5000 Light Modifiers Using Zoom Heads Flash Modes Repeating Flash

Chapter 10 Wireless and Multiple Flash

Elements of Wireless Flash

Master Flash Remote Flashes Channels Groups Lighting Ratios

Setting Your Master Flash

Setting Commander Mode for the SB-5000 Setting Commander Modes for the SB-910 or SB-900 Setting Commander Modes for the SB-700 Setting Commander Modes for the SB-500 Setting Remote Modes Radio Control

Chapter 11 Playback, Photo Shooting, and Movie Shooting Menus

Anatomy of the Nikon Z6’s Menus Playback Menu Options

Delete Playback Folder Playback Display Options Image Review After Delete After Burst, Show Rotate Tall Slide Show Rating

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

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

Chapter 12 The Custom Settings Menu

Custom Settings Menu Layout Reset Custom Settings 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

b1 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl. b2 Easy Exposure Compensation b3 Center-Weighted Area b4 Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure

c. Timers/AE Lock

c1 Shutter-Release Button AE-L c2 Self-Timer c3 Power Off Delay

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

e1 Flash Sync Speed e2 Flash Shutter Speed e3 Exposure Compensation for Flash e4 Auto Flash ISO Sensitivity Control e5 Modeling Flash e6 Auto Bracketing (Mode M) e7 Bracketing Order

f. Controls

f1 Customize i Menu f2 Custom Control Assignment f3 OK Button f4 Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock f5 Customize Command Dials f6 Release Button to Use Dial f7 Reverse Indicators

g. Movie

g1 Customize i Menu g2 Custom Control Assignment g3 OK Button g4 AF Speed g5 AF Tracking Sensitivity g6 Highlight Display

Chapter 13 The Setup Menu, Retouch Menu, and My Menu

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

NEF (RAW) Processing Trim Resize D-Lighting Red-Eye Correction Straighten Distortion Control Perspective Control Image Overlay Trim Movie Side-by-Side Comparison

Using My Menu

Chapter 14 Capturing Video with the Z6

Quick Start Checklist Lean, Mean, Movie Machine Capturing Video

Slow-Motion Movies

Shooting Your Movie Using the i Button Stop That! Viewing Your Movies Trimming Your Movies

Saving a Frame

Chapter 15 Tips for Shooting Better Video

Using an External Recorder Refocusing on Focus Lens Craft

Depth-of-Field and Video

Zooming and Video Keep Things Stable and on the Level Shooting Script

Storyboards

Storytelling in Video Composition Lighting for Video

Illumination Creative Lighting Lighting Styles

Audio

Tips for Better Audio External Microphones Special Features

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