Nikon Z7 (and Z6) - How to focus

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How to focus the Nikon Z7 (and Z6) mirrorless camera, including touch, autofocus and manual as well as focus stacking. An updated version of this video is available : • Nikon Z series - Best ...
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@ericleszkowicz898 5 лет назад

What an incredibly outstanding choice of examples to show how the focus works and how well it works. Was even helpful to me a full-time Nikon professional.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thanks, I really appreciate your kind words, it’s always nice to know my videos are useful.

@danielcrotty8697 5 лет назад

Thank you for this video! I recently bought the Z6 and am really enjoying it.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Always my pleasure, thanks for your kind words. It is an enjoyable camera. Full review follows in a few weeks.

@guyroberts4303 5 лет назад

Ive been using the Z7 for 4 months and this is by far the best explanation of the focusing system I have seen.. Great Video

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for commenting.

@Sandwich137 5 лет назад

You are the mister Rodgers of photography Thank you

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

But I can't match his sweater game. I do thank for your kind words.

@jeffhansman2829 5 лет назад

Exactly what I was thinking, and it's genuine compliment!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

@@jeffhansman2829 Yes, it is appreciated. I worked in master control at TVOntario, so watched his show twice a day.

@jasonthompson2059 4 года назад

Scrolled down to write the same thing lol

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

@@jasonthompson2059 Thanks, your compliment is appreciated.

@KungPowEnterFist 5 лет назад

Maarten, you are one of the best camera tech guys on YT. Great work, as usual! Straightforward and simple to follow.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.

@54johnpaul 4 года назад

Thank you Maarten for your Z Series tutorials. I found the autofocus sections particularly helpful. After all these years of using Nikon you would have thought it would be easy but it's always reassuring to know I'm doing things right. It is very easy to go the wrong way! I'm loving my Z6 and the eye-af in firmware V2 is great. I really like your gentle yet authoritative delivery. I am tired of the "my camera is better than your camera" posts from other channels. Tutorials are always great even if you are relatively experienced. Never too old to learn something new!

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

It's always great to hear that my work is appreciated, thanks for taking the time to post your comments.

@jeffreyharrison3731 2 года назад

Just bought the Z7ii and with an overseas trip coming up, this video is a life saver. The detail and professionalism that went into this review is much appreciated.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 года назад

A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@RRRCCCDDD 4 года назад

Just bought the Z6, SO glad you made this. Your vids are the best. So clear

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Always nice to know that my videos are useful and are appreciated. Thank you for your kind words.

@prabhakarpshetty2282 5 лет назад

These are the kind of videos we need than the typical ones we see on yt. Amazing and educational.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thank you for your kind words, I do my best to produce quality content.

@kleinbjoern 4 года назад

Ten minutes stuffed with useful information, great illustrating examples and absolutely no irrelevant talk. I loved it!

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Thanks - that is exactly what I am trying to do. I appreciate the kind words.

@trevorcohen3033 4 года назад

Love the articulate ( no BS) information. Much appreciated ... Thank You!

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

A pleasure to read your comments, thanks for the kind words.

@shuswaptoy 4 года назад

Thank you for a very good tutorial that is thorough and comprehensive. I really enjoy all your videos on all the different cameras.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words.

@MrToonfish 4 года назад

Dear Maarten, you deserve a Grammy award ! Every single video is very useful and you work is really appreciated, always clear, always right to the point ! Thank you for your time. Have a new Z6 + the 24-70mm. Also very old user of DSLR's, and mirrorless from Fuji... X-T1 and X-Pro1 + X-T2 and X-PRO2 (do not have any X-T3 yet). And I kept 2 of my fav DSLR's, the NIKON D610 and the D750 both are used with a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens on each one.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Thanks for your very kind words, always nice to read that my viewers appreciate my work.

@seanscales393 4 года назад

This is excellent! Your detailed information, your cadence of delivery, your voice, and your choice of example images were perfect.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

I appreciate your kind words, thanks.

@jamerson808 4 года назад

Man you make the best Z6 videos ever man, thank you so much

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

That's very kind, always nice to hear from a viewer who appreciates my work.

@chaselaidlaw 2 года назад

Really enjoy your detailed videos! Thank you for creating these.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 года назад

Always my pleasure, thanks for your kind words.

@terry2855 5 лет назад

Great tutorial! I recently got the Z6 and really like it.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated.

@kenmcarthurphotography6544 5 лет назад

Thank you so much great run through, cleared up a few mysteries for me.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Always a pleasure to read that my content has been useful, thanks!

@kjvisual7 5 лет назад

Thank you. We don't have the Z6 yet. This video helps me feel more comfortable that the Z6 will be super useful.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words.

@champnessjack1154 5 лет назад

Good tutorial - great pace, and packed with good suggestions. Thanks.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

That's very kind, thanks for commenting.

@akipanda 4 года назад

Thank you for your helpful video. Just got my Z6 yesterday, (after watching your video review, it has helped me to consider getting a Z6)

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

It's always nice to read that my videos have been helpful.

@CastFromTheHip 4 года назад

Best camera know-how on the tubes. Thanks!

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

That's very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.

@leonard187 5 лет назад

Wow thanks for this awesome amazing fantastic informative information filled video it was an eye opening amazing experience watching you explain this new camera from Nikon

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

That's very kind of you to say, thanks!

@michaelbertelsen7994 3 года назад

Just bought the Z6, waiting for it to arrive 😊. Thank you for this excellent video 👍

@MaartenHeilbron 3 года назад

No problem 👍 thanks for your kind words and emojis.

@johnford635 5 лет назад

Excellent tutorial and thank you. Learned a lot!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

That is exactly what I hope to hear - thanks for the kind words.

@justinporterproductions 5 лет назад

LOVING your channel! Subscribed!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

That's great, thanks for subscribing.

@Drag0nMagic 5 лет назад

I really enjoyed your style and informative video. Thank you! and Subscribed

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

It was a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks!

@mariomeasor 5 лет назад

1:35 into the video and I already love it. I never thought about using the menu in the view finder to adjust the diopter.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

I do appreciate knowing that I've provided useful information, thanks for the kind words.

@jamesDJRPM 4 года назад

There's not a person alive that could not subscribe after a beautiful and courteous outro like that.. Thanks for the great video.. I'm about to search your channel for more Z6 tips..

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words, and your interest.

@joelburns348 4 года назад

Very nice presentation. Look forward to checking out your other videos.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

I appreciate the kind words, and hope you enjoy my other videos.

@markshirley01 5 лет назад

Excellent Maarten - very helpful.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thanks for your kind words, appreciated.

@moealyasini2784 5 лет назад

AMAZING Review ONE QUESTION: I cant find a way to you Face tracking when using 1080p 120 fps Video !!! Only when dropping to 60p is that correct?

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words. Yes, that's correct.

@trixr4kidsdawg 4 года назад

Great video Maarten, thanks

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks, I appreciate your kind words.

@chocloditelensman 4 года назад

Good review. Buying one soon as my back up or maybe even my main camera.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Thanks, it's always nice to know I've provided useful information.

@mattkargar9254 4 года назад

It was very useful and enjoyable . Thank you very much

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

I appreciate the kind words, thanks for commenting.

@IanWilkinson 5 лет назад

Thanks Maarten - nicely explained.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

I appreciate the kind words, thanks.

@GreggRoberts 2 года назад

This is very helpful. I'm finally upgrading from my Leica R7 (ancient). I'm just now coming around. I spent a decade working in custom labs and was bitter when the silver industry dried up. I'm getting the z6.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 года назад

Always nice to know my videos provide useful information, thanks for commenting.

@bedwinH 4 года назад

thanks a lot, Maarten for the detailed video. I would like to know if there is a way to change the aperture on Z6 50mm f1.8!

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Yes, of course, using the standard aperture adjustment tools on the Z6.

@Elena-uj4mb 2 года назад

You are wonderful teacher! Thank you so much!

@MaartenHeilbron 2 года назад

You are so welcome! A pleasure to read your kind words.

@michaelbeland8188 5 лет назад

Thank you for the very helpful video. As hard as I try to learn the z6's capabilities with the manual, sometimes I just get better results with someone showing me how things work. I do have one question: at approximately 6:40 in the video you mention that a distance ruler shows up when you are in Manual Focus mode. I haven't been able to find that feature on my Z6. Perhaps it is only displayed with the S-mount lens? I'm using the FTX adapter and a Nikon 24-105mm F/4 that came with my D750. Thank you!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

I too am a visual learner, likely a spectrum issue. The ruler isn't mentioned in the manual, either with regard to the screen displays or manual focus. It just appeared for me - I assume you've cycled through all the display options. I wasn't using an adapted lens, so maybe that's the answer.

@Jonathan.Cajica 5 лет назад

Really great and informative video. I will just add that Eye Autofocus is coming via SW update in the future, as announced by Nikon during CES a few weeks ago.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. There is a great deal that is still unknown about this feature - I'll wait and see - but it's a good step forwards.

@aldeen1982 5 лет назад

Really nice video! Nikon told the audience even in their Z6 printed commercial magazines that they are going to implement the Eye AF later - so no real issue here.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Yes, well I don’t comment on features that I can’t use. Hopefully will be able to try the update soon.

@triciahohl4233 4 года назад

Great video! I can't get my eye focus to work even though it's in auto-area mode. Could it be the DLSR Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Lens? Maybe it's not compatible? All the other focus points work.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

It's possible that the lens with the adapter doesn't support that feature, but there are other possibilities. Sorry I can't be more help.

@rtsizemore Год назад

Great video!! Thanks for posting! Question... I have a Z7ii and when using some lenses the red focus square turns green when focused. However, with vintage manual lenses, how (if at all possible) can I turn that feature ON? I know I can (and do) use 'focus peaking' - but I'd prefer to have the red square turn green. Thank you! Tom

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

You cannot, as that features requires camera/lens communication which those older manual lenses don't support.

@ivan_i_am 4 года назад

HI Maarten, this is a great tutorial. is there a way you share custom settings so that we could 'load' ?

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

You'll have to capture them one by one from the video. And please use these as a starting point - each situation will be different and require some adjustment(s).

@matteo.rovella.pictures 4 года назад

Hello. Thank you for the video MAarten but on my Nikon Z7 Autofocus trackin in video mode seems not to work if I want to film my self and I do not have an operator filming me. Can you explain how to set the camera to make it work? thanks a lot.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

I have updated this video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7MufJ8PYQaA.html If the distance between you and the camera is not changing, use manual focus - it is more reliable in every way. If you must use AF, then don't use tracking. use AFF mode with auto-area AF and face detect on.

@raythemanroe 5 лет назад

I commented first!! Good run through of the Z7

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Congrats! Thanks for your kind and fast words.

@Paradigm816 4 года назад

Great video, Maarten. Am I understanding correctly that, while in continuous autofocus mode, I’d still have to press the AF ON button to focus? Is this true for the eye detection? Once it finds the eye and placed the Amber box around the eye, I’d still have to press the focus button?

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

In stills mode, yes. Not in video.

@AdelBarham71 5 лет назад

thank you! this was much useful

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

I'm always pleased to know my viewers find my videos useful.

@bap1944 5 лет назад

Excellent information CLEAR... I own Z6 XT3 D850 D500 lots token in mind when shooting.. probably will sell XT3

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated.

@saddmonkey1 5 лет назад

Thank you-very helpful!!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Always nice to know, thanks for the kind words.

@willymarthinsen9629 5 лет назад

Great tutorial! I have searched for a solution of an annoying problem on my z7. When i use the rear screen for focus and push the + button, it zooms in far too much. It zoom so deep that it is difficult to quickly find the item. I would like the + button to behave like when i look at a picture at the rear screen or evf. where i can do a much more incremental zoom. How can i set up my z7 that way?

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words. There are multiple zoom levels, pressing the +/- keys while focussing should provide incremental zoom settings. I don't think there are any settings which effect this.

@websiteckron8591 5 лет назад

Thanks for your very informative video. You come straight to the point. I have got the z6 a few months and I find it very, very hard to focus in low light situation. Even in good light I have a lot of miss focused images although I use back button focus method and single AF. I switched from D 750 to Z6 and the Unreliable autofocus is a big issue for me. I still hope it is me not the camera though.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

A pleasure to read your kind words. If you are familiar with back focus, I don't understand why this technique shouldn't work for you. What area are you using? Have you tried the others? Does shutter/focus work better when you try that?

@adlawd3297 5 лет назад

Great succinct video, would love a quick tutorial on video focus techniques specifically with a gimbal + Z6!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words. Thought I covered that ... what are you missing?

@michaelpoczynek 4 года назад

Thank you so much for making this video. It was very helpful. Just curious, I am shooting in a studio and every time I turn the camera off & on, I need to refocus my subject. This happen when I do the focus in M or A. Any ideas to keep the focus in place in a studio? Thanks.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Thank you for your kind words. Yes, that seems to be a characteristic of the camera, not sure if that's fixable - maybe if there was a mechanical (instead of focus by wire) lens.

@michaelpoczynek 4 года назад

@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you. I am going to try face focus to see if that works. Thanks for the idea of a manual lens. Cheers!

@TimSiggs 5 лет назад

Hi Maarten, great video as always. Can I ask what you think of the Z6 for Bird video with say a 200-500. Do you think the auto focus is good ? Many thanks in advance.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words. I think the AF is up to the task - although if you need to use pinpoint, it's not as fast as spot - still plenty fast though.

@TimSiggs 5 лет назад

@@MaartenHeilbron Many thanks Maarten.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Always happy to help.

@aaronleepdx 4 года назад

Great video! Just got the Z6. Love it. Question - on focus tracking with lock-on shouldn’t you pick “quick” If shooting people nothing more frustrating than a slow focus?? Why pick delayed?

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

So that it's not so easily distracted once it's found a subject.

@DECKARD263354BR 4 года назад

Great video Thankyou!! What is the best focus point box size for Landscapes and architecture say from F5.6-F11 ? Thankyou

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

The one that covers the area of the image you want in focus.

@DECKARD263354BR 4 года назад

@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks for the reply, more specifically if im capturing a warehouse at say at an aperture around F8-F11 and both the regular focus box and the wide focus box cover the same area would there be a difference in focus accuracy between these 2 ? Thanks again.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

That's too specific a question to provide a generic answer. That would depend on the landscape, the lighting and the lens. Why not try both? Or try a focus shift burst to make sure you get the sweet spot?

@garylockley5944 4 года назад

Just bought a Z6. A very informative video, easier than trying to read the manual. And thank you for saying Z6 and not Zee 6...Grrrr

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Thanks for your kind words, appreciated.

@VikramSudera 5 лет назад

thanks for this video maarten. I bought a z6 after watching your review. I have a question. On movie mode, Af-C set wide, the rectangle tracks my children running around but it does not focus on them, even though the square is around them. For example. My son is in the garden, I begin filming and he is in perfect focus, as he moves around the frame (forwards and backwards) the rectangle follows him perfectly, but he is out of focus for the duration of the video. Even when he is moving smoothly and slowly. Am I doing something wrong?

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

In video mode use AF-F to follow.

@VikramSudera 5 лет назад

Maarten Heilbron thanks will give it a try.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Always happy to help.

@NikolajFreiesleben 5 лет назад

Great tutorial. Maarten, how do you rate the AF on Z6/Z7 , is it as unreliable as some reviewers think? Do you think its mostly usererror when the AF is unreliable.? Thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words. I think it's mostly a case of missed expectations. If the camera is moving and you need it to quickly find and focus on the closest object that works reasonably well - particularly if you use touch. However, if you're a constant distance from the subject and you're expecting it to maintain focus without adjustments - that's more than it can maintain and you should use manual focus. In fact, I would use manual focus in every situation where the distance between the subject and the camera remains fairly constant. I would then close the aperture (say F8) to get a larger depth of field to allow for some movement.

@anegrudop1769 4 года назад

Hello. Good description. I am also a z6 user. I recommend a z6 test with the 18 - 55mm f / 3.5 kit lens. f / 5.6 dx. It has an incredible video autofocus and no catching sounds.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Thanks for the kind words.

@supersam5120 Год назад

This saved me, thank you!

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Always nice to know my videos are useful and appreciated, thanks for commenting.

@michaelbidegain1455 4 года назад

Thanks for the Video Maarten always useful information and for those who don't already know Nikon has released some firmware update that now give both Zeds the face, Eye and even for animals also improved tracking

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

I appreciate your kind words. Yes, noted. Will do an update.

@mikelm222 5 лет назад

Can you move the focus point diagonally with the joy stick ? - Thanks for a good review

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Yes, maybe it’s an optical illusion, but that seems to work.

@alincostache2750 4 года назад

Thank you for this video

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Thank you for your kind words, appreciated.

@cyberr2k 4 года назад

I just got my new Z6 (body only) couple of days back. Iam more of a beginner. Thank you for the explanation on Autofocus modes. Will be really useful for my shoot. Just need a info...if given a option to choose only one all purpose lens what would be your suggestion.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

The kit 24-70 is a very good starting point. If your wallet can handle it the 24-70F2.8 is even better.

@markdavies1019 4 года назад

Excellent, concise information Maarten. Thank you. I may have missed something, but my old D810 had a focus point lock ('L') around the multi-selector; there doesn't appear to be such a lock for the Z7. I tried the Z7 today in a shop and kept accidentally moving the focussing square. Is it me, or is there a way to prevent this? Thanks!

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Thanks for the kind words. There isn't, and that keeps happening to me - it's constantly in the bottom left corner, even when I don't think I'm moving it.

@markdavies1019 4 года назад

Thanks for your swift reply Maarten. That's unfortunate. I wonder if that could eventually be fixed by a firmware update. Fingers crossed! I'll see if I can feedback my suggestions through the Nikon Customer Service portal. Keep up the good work!

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

@@markdavies1019 I'm always happy to help. Let's see if that works.

@petermalone7869 5 лет назад

does face detect pick up multiple faces in a group shot? Or for a group shot , would you recommend single point af with a larger aperture?? . i love your videos and am a new subscriber!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

It does identify multiple faces (usually). However, it might be best to choose one with single point, as you suggest.

@RocMac83 4 года назад

I set everything as in the video, the only thing I don't like is that I focus with the AF-ON tadto, how do I go back to the previous button? Thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

A7 controls whether or not the shutter also focusses.

@MichaelMartin-lv6fs 4 года назад

Great video! Quick question on the Z6. How do you get accurate focus at apertures smaller than f5.6, given that the Z6 doesn't physically close the aperture beyond f5.6 until the shutter is pressed. Example, I focus on a distant tree in a lanscape shot at f11, it looks in focus in the viewfinder (which is actually showing f5.6 dof), but when I take the shot it's not in focus. Am I missing something? Any help appreciated

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Try using the electronic front curtain shutter. What you're seeing is likely a small camera shake from the shutter opening.

@MichaelMartin-lv6fs 4 года назад

@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks for your reply. I'm talking about this problem, which you may already be aware of. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jI1I2BN9AHI.html

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

@@MichaelMartin-lv6fs Oh. So you can get an accurate focus, you just can't preview the depth of field in magnify view. I'm not sure of the value of previewing bokeh in magnify view - don't you really want to see the whole image when checking depth of field?

@lalsenarath 2 года назад

Is it posible to multi shoot same image with multiple apathure size and auto selected speeds, or iso?

@MaartenHeilbron 2 года назад

Yes, it's called bracketing. Check p196 of the manual to see which settings are affected in each of the exposure modes.

@lubiesutton7510 4 года назад

Are you David Atterborough of photography tutorials

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

That's quite a compliment, and although I'm not sure it's deserved, I do very much appreciate your kind words.

@petersmyth8428 4 года назад

I just purchased a Z6 (May 2020) and this is by far the best tutorial on its autofocus by a country mile. Please can we have a similar one for firmware 3.o as perhaps a short an update. Thanks, Maarten.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

I did this - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7MufJ8PYQaA.html - is that helpful?

@zone6789 3 года назад

There is no way to get the focus confirmation dot when using manual focus lenses with adapters, is there? I tried a Novoflex adapter and vintage Leica R lenses on a Z 5 and set it to MF, but a focus confirmation dot never appeared. It was a real challenge to focus the Leica lenses accurately, even with the focus peaking on.

@MaartenHeilbron 3 года назад

It depends on the adapter (and the lens). WIth the Nikon FTZ, and Nikon F lenses, you will have more features than with Novoflex.

@johnb8538 5 лет назад

Thank you for the Auto Focus info- what settings would you use for street shooting- sometimes I go out all manual- and sometimes aperture priority- and then also have to think about ISO.... sometime auto ISO - if I am standing at one area- watching waiting... AF-S..... but walking- sometimes, AF-C.... so many options- thank you for your input on settings

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Manual is very traditional - you'll likely miss fewer shots. AFS or AFC are not as reliable. Yes, a lot more options than Gary Winogrand had to consider. Light doesn't change that much, set the shutter to the speed you need (depends on you and the lens) then the aperture, as wide as you dare - then just set the ISO to what feels correct, shoot RAW so you can adjust in post if needed.

@johnb8538 5 лет назад

Maarten- thank you for the response......on my Z7, majority of the time, I am using the 35 fixed........although I do have the 24-70, but feel if I need to get up close, then I use my feet! I will focus more on Manual.... certainly takes away decision making on the AFS/AFC.........Thanks again for your video, great information...... very helpful- Cheers @@MaartenHeilbron

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

I appreciate the kind words, and I am always happy to help.

@salimansari7393 4 года назад

Very nice sir

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

I appreciate your kind words, thanks.

@KelbellMakeup 4 года назад

I want to do back button focusing. However, when I change my A7 to enable “AF-ON Only” it still isn’t focusing when I press the AF button. So I changed the focus mode to continuous focus and it’s still not doing anything when I press the AF button. I also checked that f2 assignment for the AF button is on AE/AF. Still, this button does nothing when pressed except show “AF-L” on my viewfinder. What am I doing wrong?

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

When you set "AF-ON only", you disable the shutter from autofocusing. To enable the AF button to focus, you need to set it to AF-On (not AE/AF). Then it will focus. Incidentally, I assume that "A7" in the second sentence is a typo and that you're asking about a Nikon camera, not the Sony A7.

@Kelbell805 4 года назад

Maarten Heilbron Yes, Sorry Z7. Oops. I ended up resetting all of my settings and then just changing the one and it works! Thank you so much for your reply. I’m definitely subscribing to your channel!

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

@@Kelbell805 always happy to help - sometimes a reset finds and fixes whatever was blocking the setting. I wish the manual was more detailed about the exclusions.

@remektekmedia6641 5 лет назад

As usual, another clear and informative review. Thanks. As an ex-Nikon user who has switched to Fuji X-T3, I would love you to do a subjective comparison between these 2 cameras. By subjective, I mean from a using point of view and not a spec comparison. Thanks you...

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

I appreciate the kind words. You're right, that would be good. I'd actually like to do that with the Sony A7III also.

@remektekmedia6641 5 лет назад

@@MaartenHeilbron Yes, I think a 3-way comparison would be great, with special focus on video shooting and stills shooting, as two distinct comparisons. I am looking forward to this review by you.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

I will do my best, it will require a little coordination.

@photonsonpixels 5 лет назад

Martin, can you explain how split screen work? And how to leverage live view to ensure precise focus using magnification of the screen? Thank you!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Objects in the top and bottom half of the circle are mis-aligned when they're not in focus. If you try it you can make sense of it rather quickly, but it is not the easiest or simplest way to accurate focus (use expanded view).

@photonsonpixels 5 лет назад

Maarten Heilbron Thank you so much for your advice; much appreciated!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Always happy to help.

@NomadicWoodsman 5 лет назад

Great video ! Which modes would be best for vlogging in video mode ? Just how to have your face in focus as you try to do a selfie or film yourself while holding the camera ?

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thanks, video mode would be best. Just point it at yourself with the settings as described and it should identify your face.

@NomadicWoodsman 5 лет назад

@@MaartenHeilbron thanks subbed ! Could you do a video on z6 time Lapse tips??

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thanks, appreciated. Probably not, but I'll keep the idea around for a bit. The only tip I have is that if you're going to create a video from the images, shoot at 16x9. Otherwise, it's just trying to find the settings that give the effect you want - there are lots of ways to do this, most of them are interesting.

@NomadicWoodsman 5 лет назад

@@MaartenHeilbron 16x9???I am very beginner is that the size of the image ?

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

That is the aspect ratio of the still image - so that it matches the aspect ratio of HD video.

@distomos8118 3 года назад

Great review/tutorial as always. Thank you! Are you planing to update it to cover the new Z-Models, as they have implemented some new features? Or have you already and I just missed the video?

@MaartenHeilbron 3 года назад

I wish I could. At this point, Nikon Canada has suspended their reviewer loan program.

@distomos8118 3 года назад

@@MaartenHeilbron I’d lend you mine, but we’re to far apart I’m afraid. 😉

@MaartenHeilbron 3 года назад

@@distomos8118 Thanks, that's very kind.

@distomos8118 3 года назад

@@MaartenHeilbron Do you happen to know if there exists some kind of menu overview, like a map to show all menu items from a bird’s view? I tend to get lost or forget how I got the some specific settings. I searched the internet but didn’t come up with something useful. So if you happen to know you’re help would be much appreciated.

@MaartenHeilbron 3 года назад

@@distomos8118 Great idea! No, I haven't heard of anything like that.

@AlexanderGorbunov 3 года назад

Hello! For some reason, I can't turn on the combination of image peaks in the shooting mode with the focus shift, with the nikkor 105 mm f 1.4 lens, I made all the settings as you have, but it doesn't work :( Nikon Z7

@MaartenHeilbron 3 года назад

Did you understand that the peaking view is only available after you've taken the image? It creates a confirmation image.

@AlexanderGorbunov 3 года назад

@@MaartenHeilbron It turned out that this function does not work in the nikon z7, through the FTZ adapter with lenses from SLR cameras :(

@MaartenHeilbron 3 года назад

@@AlexanderGorbunov That's unfortunate.

@TheSjmikesell 3 года назад

I noticed while you’re shooting that your data displays down the right side of the screen while mine displays across the top. Is there a setting that I’m missing that changes the way that is/can be displayed? It seems more streamlined that way, and I’d like to change mine if possible.

@MaartenHeilbron 3 года назад

Yes, sorry, that's misleading. The data display on the HDMI output (which I use to show your the screens) does not mirror the LCD display.

@TheSjmikesell 3 года назад

Ahhh, I see. I just got my Z 6ii as a gift and am still learning and trying to set it up. I was looking everywhere for an answer to this as yours wasn’t the first video I saw with that display. Thanks so much for your response and putting an end to my searching!! 🙌🏻

@MaartenHeilbron 3 года назад

@@TheSjmikesell Glad we have an answer, sorry it's not to your liking.

@greyhoundrick5568 5 лет назад

Hi Maarten, Thanks so much for your excellent content! Can you tell me if there is any way, when shooting in Continuous focus, if you have reached the limit of your lenses close up focusing? On my DSLRs I can look at the white focus dot but this camera doesn’t have a focus dot on AF-C mode. Thanks again and I look forward to viewing all of your videos. Best to you, Rick

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Not sure what you mean by the limit? The minimum focus distance is .38m (1.25ft). I'm not sure of the role of the focus dot, but it doesn't appear when using AF-C.

@greyhoundrick5568 5 лет назад

@@MaartenHeilbron Im sorry Maarten, I should have been more clear. What I meant is the minimum focus distance as you stated. Normally, on my DSLRs when I get too close to the subject and my lens cant focus any longer the white focus dot in the view finder won't light up any longer. This is a good indicator to tell you that the camera isn't focusing so the distance between the subject and the lens needs to be increased. My Nikon Z7 does not have this feature so when you are too close to the subject you don't get any indication (not that I know of any way). Im hoping Nikon will put a focus confirmation indicator in AF-C in their next firmware update as this is very important in my opinion. They have focus confirmation in AF-S and M modes but not AF-C. thanks again!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Oh, that white dot wit the two triangles - not the one in the middle of the focus square. I'm not sure why you want that in AF-C, as it's only useful when you're setting the focus manually ... or am I still missing something?

@greyhoundrick5568 5 лет назад

@@MaartenHeilbron The white dot that indicates focus with the two triangles is included in Manual focus on the Z7 and also on the Manual Focus AND Continuous Focus on Nikon DSLRs. I really like that feature in AF-C because it gives you real time feedback to let you know if you are in focus when using AF-C. As it stands right now there is nothing at all on the Z6 or Z7 that will tell you if you are in focus when using AF-C which I think is a big flaw. As we were talking about earlier. If you are too close to your subject because of the lens' close distance limitations and there is nothing to tell you you aren't in focus it would be easy to take a bunch of shots not realizing that none of them will be in focus. Also, when shooting in AF-C its nice to know if you have locked on to a subject by having the camera verify to you that you are in focus by having an indicator. That's how it works in the DSLRs. Not sure why they don't have that in the Z cameras. Im hoping it was just an oversight that will be corrected.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thanks for the explanation. I really only ever looked at the spot for manual focus, as an assist. I'm going to keep my eye on it - maybe this welcome in the firmware update.

@GaneshShanker2 11 месяцев назад

I sincerely appreciate you for making this video an excellent tutorial on the focus system of the Z-series camera. Are you referring to the directional pad as the joystick?

@MaartenHeilbron 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for your kind words. There are two navigation devices - the D-pad and the joystick.

@GaneshShanker2 11 месяцев назад

@@MaartenHeilbron I believe you are referring to the sub-selector button above the i button and the multi-selector button.

@user-by9ir7dz5u 2 года назад

Thank you!!!!

@MaartenHeilbron 2 года назад

My pleasure! Thanks for your kind words.

@pallavdas3842 3 года назад

Did you have a chance to review the Z6-II

@MaartenHeilbron 3 года назад

Not as yet, Nikon Canada's reviewer loan program is on hold.

@charlierivera5725 5 лет назад

Great review thank you. Are these settings the same for the Z6?

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

I appreciate your kind words. Yes, they are identical, however the number of focus points is lower. Just finishing my Z6/Z7 comparison, and working on the full review.

@ericleszkowicz898 5 лет назад

Mirror image of the z7 Or should that be mirrorless 🤪

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

@@ericleszkowicz898 hehe, thanks.

@americanexpatintablasislan6419 4 года назад

Maarten you are such a great teacher!!!!! Just to confirm. NO focus tracking for video. Is that right ? What competitor does focus tracking on video please? Many many thanks !!!! :-)

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Thanks for the kind words. Confirmed. Try the latest Sony models, I'm just reviewing the A7R4, which does a reasonable call.

@oo0RECON0oo 3 года назад

Have you made a video detailing a method on how to copy all settings and picture control settings etc from the z6 to another z6? I can’t find a video on RU-vid explaining how to do this. I want an exact copy of my camera onto another z6.

@MaartenHeilbron 3 года назад

I have not, but it is easy and straightforward. Have you tried? Where did it not work for you?

@oo0RECON0oo 3 года назад

Maarten Heilbron in the not trying lol, not sure how to do it. Just delete the bin file off the destination z6 and copy the bin file from the source z6 to the destination z6? Are the bin files serial coded to the cameras?

@oo0RECON0oo 3 года назад

Maarten Heilbron what is the process to do this?

@MaartenHeilbron 3 года назад

@@oo0RECON0oo Yes, that should work. I didn't have two cameras to see whether they're coded - but that would just be stupid if they did it.

@MaartenHeilbron 3 года назад

There's a little more detail in my advanced settings video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dcGJxhJIHEE.html

@jamerson808 4 года назад

Man they need to put you TV, you are my go to guy for the Z6

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. RU-vid is a much more reasonable place to be than TV. On TV there would have to be ads, and the broadcaster would go to the camera companies and then they'd want to influence my content. I'm happy here.

@jamerson808 4 года назад

@@MaartenHeilbron well I just want to let you know that you have the best Z6 videos I've seen on RU-vid and I really appreciate it my brotha!

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

@@jamerson808 Thanks again, always nice to know that my family is supportive of my work. Appreciated.

@BBQHoorn 5 лет назад

Hi Maarten. Can I shoot you an email in native Dutch or became English your preferred language? Since you've been involved in audio professionally, and I enjoyed the videos on your channel, I need some advice. Thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Certainly. Engels is gemakkelijker.

@Winharper1211 5 лет назад

Sir, how can you set that focus speed so slowly @7:25min.? My focus speed is just too fast(not cinematic for videos) even when I set the speed to very slow( -5).

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

This is a video setting, that works with continuous mode when you use touch to change the focus point.

@Winharper1211 5 лет назад

@@MaartenHeilbron that doesn't work. still too fast. not like in your video @7:25min sir.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

@@Winharper1211 Not sure what the difference might be in your settings or situation.

@Winharper1211 5 лет назад

Now i know why...i only have f-mount lenses...and thats the reason why. I‘ve testet it today with the 24-70 Z-Mount and the autofocus is exactly smooth like in your video

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

I see, good to know you've found an explanation.

@dinarkd78 4 года назад

thank you

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Always nice to know my viewers appreciate my videos. Thanks.

@mellsc766 Год назад

Would these work with the Z6ii?

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Yes, with very minor changes.

@mrmdpgh 5 лет назад

Nikon recently announced that they are adding eye-detect focusing through a firmware update.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

I heard, that will be super.

@AdaptingCamera 5 лет назад

It's added and works fine.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

@@AdaptingCamera Eye Autofocus update @

@aussie8114 5 лет назад

You show how the focus point turns green once focused, as it should. I’ve always wondered why the heck that doesn’t happen on the D810. Got 2 bodies and know the settings extremely well but they just don’t turn green. Red only for a fraction of a second once you 1/2 depress shutter or AF back button, then it goes out. The red seems to serve no purpose other than to tell you the AF has at least started. Only visual way to confirm focus is to shift your eye down to the little grey focus circle in the letterbox bar. Must be an oversight by Nikon but seems a stupid thing to not employ. If nothing else at least the little green circle could appear as green and not grey. Looking forward to upgrading to a Z but will wait for one or two more generations. Your videos are STELLAR Maarten 👍🏼👍🏼

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Hmmmm ... you're aware that green only appears in single and not continuous focus mode?

@aussie8114 5 лет назад

Maarten Heilbron Yes. But still never appears in AF S. It’s just absent from the D810. Regardless of menu settings. Tried all combinations of AF related menu items but NOPE it just doesn’t happen 🤷🏼‍♂️ In AF S I can have the beep activate which is a reassurance but of course no beep available in AF C. I prefer to use AF C back button focus but have to just presume it’s focused because can’t shift eye to look at the little grey circle. I can set AF C to FOCUS regarding the Release Priority Selection setting. I might try some tests using that release setting to see how many in focus shots I get in AF C. If the camera successfully judges focus correctly in AF C with FOCUS set in the AF priority selection then I guess I can trust the camera without a green confirmation. But something green would be nice 😀

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

@@aussie8114 That is strange, but I don't have any experience with the D810.

@aussie8114 5 лет назад

Maarten Heilbron I will survive until I get a lovely Nikon Z in a few years 😅

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

@@aussie8114 Survival is paramount. And who knows what Nikon will have improved in a few years.

@maskitgolan5805 Год назад

וווואווו מעולה

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

אני מעריך את המילים החמות שלך, תודה!

@arsalanuljamil6840 5 лет назад

Very informative video as usual. One request, can you do a comparison between Sony A7rIII and Nikon Z7? I am specially interested in AF performance between the two.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. I will try ...