The Complete Autofocus Guide! Nikon Z6 Nikon Z7 Nikon Z5 Nikon Z50. Best Autofocus Settings.

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This video is designed to help you understand the Auto Focus system used in the Nikon Z7 Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z50 Could also be applied to the D780 in live view only.
It's a very long video so I have added time links below if you want to watch this video multiple times.
it is designed to show you the best autofocus settings when using a Nikon Z7 Z6 or Z50
This video will cover
00:00 introduction
The different focus modes 02:25
Single point
Dynamic Mode
Wide area - S
Wide area - L
Auto area and subject tracking
Why the Autofocus Box does not go green 19:22
Example images taken before FW 3.0 20:44
Why I use the Autofocus modes I do for some of my photography.
Example images taken after FW 3.0 38:40
Most shots taken with Autoarea AF and some examples why I would need to change away from Autoarea.
Talk through the Custom settings Autofocus Menu 46:20
Talk through every option in the menu that can affect autofocus performance and how those options affect the camera.
If you are interested in my Photography Follow me on instagram / nikonricci
I certainly hope you found this video useful !
Thank you so much for watching
#Nikon #NikonZ6 #Nikonautofocus

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@vasylgrebinnyk2285 3 месяца назад

May be the best video on RU-vid explaining how Nikon autofocus works. Even in 2024. Thank you!

@RicciTalks 4 года назад

Hey everyone! I really hope you do find this video useful, I hope it helps some of you understand the Autofocus system inside the Nikon Z a little bit better, meaning you can get more out of the camera you have. any questions let me know !

@JOHNCROCHE 4 года назад

brilliant video Ricci thanks

@Azabaxe80 4 года назад

Thank you so much.This has been very, very helpful. I don't do subscriptions, but since you just saved me quite a bit of time if I wanted to figure all of this out for myself, or money if I paid someone to teach me how to do this, you just got my first and only subscription to a RU-vid channel.

@cliftonbyrd8681 3 года назад

That was a great video and very, very helpful. Thank you very much, Ricci!

@bobdecker8945 3 года назад

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much.

@jhoang861 3 года назад

omg i’m so glad i found you before my first new z5 arrives today!! Thank you so much!!

@nancygoldberg885 3 года назад

Please never delete this video. I have referred to it multiple times already for one or another reasons. You explain the way I do to my little kids, so they would understand for sure. Thank you.

@RicciTalks 3 года назад

I don't plan on deleting it. Glad you find it useful. :)

@dab7963 4 года назад

FINALLY a great explanation of why the focus box does not turn green in AF-C

@aussie8114 4 года назад

I always knew that but would love to know it doesn’t turn green in AF-S on my D810 bodies 🤷🏼‍♂️

@FocusNoise-q8p 22 дня назад

This is by far the most complete and comprehensive video on the Nikon AF System. Every camera Nikon sells, should come with a link to this video. Thank you for the effort you have put into this. It finally let me fully grasp the potential and usecases of my Nikon AF.

@Ducky441 4 года назад

This is one of the most useful videos I've watched this year, really well put together and you did a fantastic job explaining everything.

@RicciTalks 4 года назад

Thanks so much glad u found it useful

@peterjoseph3839 3 года назад

I totally agree Thomas! One of my best spent hours for a long time :😊

@peterjoseph3839 3 года назад

@@RicciTalks Thanks for Your total commitment 🙏

@bap1944 4 года назад

BEST VIDEO period... Learned a lot... GREAT detail on how my camera focusing system works MORE MORE MORE

@azaliselamat4650 2 года назад

totally agree with you. wish there's one for d750 ..

@bitdancer1005 4 года назад

First class explanation with examples! Well done!

@BijiTGeorge 4 года назад

Thank you Ricci, for all the time you have put into creating this video. Since mirror less is new to Nikon, this helps a lot. Looking forward to your video on the exclusive 3.0 update.

@thomasball6524 4 года назад

Hey Ricci, the best detailed Video for the Autofocus configuration in the Z-Series, many thanks from Germany !

@billmoyer3254 4 года назад

Well done!! The best description of AF capabilities I've found.

@RobertoPerez-pk5re 4 года назад

This was like a shot of Adrenalin thank you so much. Awesome video. I’ve been searching for this z7 autofocus video for a long time

@ronaldpollard8990 4 года назад

Amazing clarity Incredible Detail. Thank you for caring about the rest of us growing!!!

@MrJanKarel 4 года назад

Can only confirm the positive reactions: great work, will help me a lot being more satisfied with the results I get. Thanks a lot!

@smkunder1 4 года назад

This was the best video on autofocus I have seen. Thanks for being clear and concise.

@salk007 Год назад

Amazing. This is the best video tutorial on Nikon auto focus.

@TheDeamonLo 3 года назад

I just purchased a z5 and this video was very useful. Thanks!

@simonlaffoley6894 4 года назад

Well written and presented! Much needed refresher course on the autofocus system. Thank you, your efforts are appreciated!

@kerstinwood4969 4 года назад

Thank you so very much for this video! This was something I have wanted to learn ever since I bought my Z6 camera. You explained everything so well and in depth that I understand the settings so much better now. Hopefully my images will have a lot better focus from now on. Again thank you so much!

@Mark-te7mc 2 года назад

Thank you Ricci for being so generous with your expertise. I now finally understand all the auto focus options on my Z7.

@matthewpainton7255 Год назад

Fantastic job! Thank you, I've been through a load of other videos and you explain this, with examples, in a way that finally makes sense.

@Digmen1 2 года назад

Ricci, your knowledge and presentation is amazing.

@htorres1stk 2 года назад

By far the best explanation on the z6 autofocus system. Great job, lots of work. Thx

@matthiaswolf9379 8 месяцев назад

One of the most helpful clips I ever watched! Thanks a lot!

@petealcantara3111 3 года назад

Absolutely the best video about Nikon Z autofocus. It would have taken me a long time figuring things out on my own. Thank you.

@yvantremblay4924 2 года назад

The best video for autofocusing on my Z7, Z6 and Z50. I learn a lot. Thank you.

@paulburnett8866 2 года назад

Just bought Z6ii and watched this - brilliant, so easy to follow.

@MrFastforwardcoach 4 года назад

What a GREAT video. Just got my Z6 about two weeks ago, and your video has explained so much. You've definitely got a new fan here.

@andrewlamberson539 2 года назад

Excellent! Very well done. Actually showing the settings on the screen was super!!!

@khaledaldughayem5535 2 года назад

Many thanks Ricci. Best video I've watched. I learned a lot from you. Please never delete it. we will refer to many times.

@GEEKAEL87 4 года назад

A great school for someone who recently purchased these cameras. Good job!

@lover9451 Год назад

Thank you so much for this video! I just got my z5 and was fighting with my AF a lot. This makes it a lot easier to understand all the functions

@Ridgid1951 2 года назад

Just got a new Z6 ii, and this video really helped me understand auto focus. Great job

@tongyhong 3 года назад

Excellent video and thank you very much for making it easy to understand the different focus settings.

@koneriswami01 2 года назад

Excellent video and the most explicit way AF is explained.

@albyscott33 3 года назад

Just a short note to say I really appreciated this tutorial it was set at the right pace for me. Thank you.

@silviabrandmeier1993 3 года назад

Many thanks for taking the time to create this in depths video. It helps me understand my camera settings and making informed decisions on a much better level than before watching.

@williamhemelberg 2 года назад

Incredible clear and easy to understand the way you explain everything thanks

@Alan-tz7lj 3 года назад

This is without a doubt, the best tutorial I've seen regarding autofocus and what you can expect from each mode, how and when to use it. Absolutely brilliant. You've taken a complex subject and made it very easy to understand. I have learned so much from your video and thank you for your great contribution in helping others to understand and comprehend this topic.

@ianbrown704 4 года назад

Brilliant video, just had my z6 for a few weeks and although I am a seasoned photographer its really helped me look at the options available and allow me to make an informed choice. Excellent - thank you and stay safe.

@philmtx3fr 2 года назад

Best video for autofocus for Z cameras ever. Exhaustive, clear and good examples. Thx for that.

@richardwood6121 4 года назад

Excellent informative stuff. I now have a really good grasp of how all the autofoicus options on my Z6. Thanks for putting this together, hugely appreciated.

@googleme. 3 года назад

It's a great video. You did all the z series user who needed help with focus settings a big favor. It's very detailed video. Thank you.

@waltduddington3829 2 года назад

Without a doubt, the best video on autofocus for Nikon mirrorless I have seen! Thanks!

@timherring8790 7 месяцев назад

📷Thanks! Very well organized and presented. Outstanding content!

@smog57 3 года назад

I think this is one of the most helpful Z videos I have watched - great to have you talk thro the logic of your mode decisions. Thank you.

@ApurvaMadia 2 года назад

Awesome tutorial. Very lucid. Never understood all Nikon focus modes before.

@J5388T 3 года назад

An excellent video thanks Ricci! I was struggling to set up AF to my requirements after buying Z body and once I'd watched this everything suddenly became very clear.

@iceandfirephoto2021 2 года назад

Thanks very much for this detailed video on the autofocus modes Ricci! It’s helped me understand my Z6ii autofocus modes a lot better. All the best!

@ConorCoen 3 года назад

I just picked up the Z6 , this is very helpful and intuitive , thank you for taking the time to put this together, excellent and much appreciated 👍

@arisultanik 2 года назад

This is one of the best photography videos I have ever seen. I have learned so much. Thank you very much.

@BillAckerman 4 года назад

This may be the most useful video I have ever viewed. Thank you!

@RicciTalks 4 года назад

Great to hear!

@BKMonf 4 года назад

Thanks Ricci, you have become my favorite on youtube period!! You are the BEST teacher because you go slow and explain everything with visuals. Your technique tells me you understand what you're talking about. Thanks so much for all your content, greatly appreciated. You are making people better photographers.

@benwilliams9627 3 года назад

This video was amazing Ricci. This is by far the best video on the Z focusing system. I know a lot of work went into doing this video especially with the examples for everything. Once again thank you and I really learned a lot.

@RosalitaRox 2 года назад

Me too. Setting up my Z9 and looking at your video to explain a lot of stuff I really didn't understand on my Z6 has made my life so much easier. Thank you.

@martinlee1775 4 года назад

Comprehensive, informative and enjoyable to watch and learn. Thank you. Good recap, re-enforce some basics, whilst providing some excellent teachings on the more advanced. No doubt this will help with my BIF pictures.

@amangrewal9526 6 месяцев назад

Had to watch this twice since moving from dslr to mirrorless- so detailed and a real deep dive into the autofocus modes again for a new system. Thanks Ricci. 🙏🏽

@mikehirst3294 4 года назад

Ricci, I can always depend on your videos to help me gain knowledge for my Z6 and lenses. Thanks a lot.

@RicciTalks 4 года назад

Thank you for watching them 🤗

@dacapomusic8780 2 года назад

Holy crap! I'm new to photography and this helped me SOOO MUCH! I feel like I really understand how to choose the correct modes now! Thank you!

@Vemovemo1 2 года назад

This is GOLD. Great video and very useful, thank you!

@joehealeyphotography8263 3 года назад

Thanks Ricci, great video! I've had my new Z5 for just 24 hours and have been doing trial and error with the AF settings. I searched RU-vid specifically for a tutorial and not a review. This video explains it all. You have saved me hours of trial and error. I now know exactly the settings I need to perform best in all situations. Great work!

@elmono3939 3 года назад

Very informative video. You do what Nikon should have done with release of Z series cameras. Nikon throws out new camera systems, but forgets to explain how they work. If not for people like you, we would be struggling with figuring out the focus. Hope Nikon pays you for all your work. Thank you !

@TheNikonphotog 3 года назад

FANTASTIC-OVERWHELMING amount of relevant “how to’s” THANKS for being my best teacher.

@Alpha6.31 2 года назад

Just bought a Z5 and this video is very very helpful in finding my way through all the AF possibilities and making my own choices. Thank you so much!

@georgecharpentier6043 3 года назад

This is the third time I’ve watched this video. I think it is finally sinking in. Very good presentation, with so much content. Thank you. I’m sure I will be back when I need a refresher.

@anoopn4198 3 года назад

Thank you very much for giving such a detailed AF tutorial. Was looking for such a video for long time and you just nailed it bro👍 Really appreciate it.🙏

@JesusAlleineRettet 2 года назад

By far the most helpful Video I have seen on YT

@ktmmark 2 года назад

Set my z6ii and zfc to most of these settings. Really well put together and good explanation thanks

@wanjunli7310 Год назад

The best autofocus guide I have ever watched. Learned a lot from you. Subscribed. Thank you very much Ricci!

@noguisolano 9 месяцев назад

Congratulations it is the best video explaining everything about Focusing Z6 and Z7

@sharoncappelletti775 Год назад

This was INCREDIBLY helpful! Thank you!!

@peterdowling9406 2 года назад

This is the most useful lesson on a most tricky subject, Ricci! Well done, you are an excellent tutor. The challenge is remembering it all!

@lalithdesilva444 8 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for taking the time to do this video, it is very useful I currently switched from a Nikon D750 DSLR to Z6II. This video help answer a lot of questions that I had

@deejaybeephoto 3 года назад

Brilliant. Thank you so much for this very clear and complete explanation. I’ve recently returned to the Nikon fold with a Z6 after selling most of my Fuji gear.

@tonykennedy6030 2 года назад

Thanks Ricci This video is the most useful video to watch for understanding the complicated Z series autofocus system and I've referred to it several times. I love the way you explain things in simple terms and now i'm putting the camera to better use.

@Ram.Saketh Год назад

A super thanks for this informative video, helped me get to grips with the AF system. Your video should be the go-to resource for every new camera buyer!

@user-ed6kw4ln3n 5 месяцев назад

So glad I found this video, it has solved a few of my autofocus problems. Thank you for taking the time to make it and I will look forward to see you at the Nikon School at the end of the month on the Z series focus

@williamvallieres5675 2 года назад

Great video and missing piece for getting in-depth knowledge on AF with my Nikon. Just saved me a lot of time figuring it out on my own. Thank you.

@leniehulse1621 2 года назад

Excellent, excellent video. Very well explained that even some who are digitally challenged can understand!!

@teresitaguzman5931 2 года назад

You have helped me understand things I thought I knew and omg I was so lost in everything that has to do with focus modes. Thanks so much for this video, it its so well explained that even when I dont speak perfect english I undestood very well.

@gregcorker2193 3 года назад

Really appreciated the detailed explanations for the various focus modes and other settings. It helps maximize the value of my investment.

@erichobson7651 3 года назад

Just updated to 3.1 on my Z7. The video was great and explained very clearly autofocus and now have a much better understanding so appreciated the work that went into producing it. I am a music photographer and I am sure It will help me by understanding the options. Thank you :-)

@szehenry Год назад

Great video. By far the most clear ! Love the examples! ❤

@ChrisWesselman 4 года назад

Agree - best video on the subject that I've seen. I may finally understand Dynamic-Area, and why even Wide Area Small doesn't always work. Thanks!

@dcspaniel 9 месяцев назад

I have watched this more than once and will refer back to it. You have one of the very best, easy to understand, clear explanation of the focus modes for Z Nikon. Thank you so much!

@tdalton854 2 года назад

Thanks so much for all of your effort here. It's July 2022 as I viewed this and write the comment. Ive had a Z6II for about 6 months and this finally makes sense to me. Really has helped me immensely. The way you talk through the various options and at the same time show why and your results was great. Now I have to put it to practice

@peterjb49 2 года назад

Thanks for this great presentation! I just purchased the Nikon z6ii yesterday and was a bit overwhelmed, this helps so very much! I am subscribed now and look forward to more content.

@potsiecyclist4474 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video. I just got Nikon z6ii and I was having heck of time trying to figure out what all the focus options were. This was tremendously helpful and informative.

@dhg1960 4 года назад

Hi Ricci I have watched many of your lens comparison vids and find that you are very thorough and objective when doing them. This video is the same, it is a subject which is rarely dealt with and I must say, your handling of it is the best one out their. As a Z6 user, many thanks.

@user-zp5fz5ov1l 2 месяца назад

Thanks! I do very much appreciate the clarity, design, and subject matter of your RU-vid posts. They have been-and continue to be-most helpful. Every good wish to you and my gratitude.

@drnic01 10 месяцев назад

Just bought a Z6ii after years of using the D600 and D610. Thank you so much for this video and the effort you put into it. I learned a lot of new stuff about focus. Ciao from Italy.

@ramchandrakhatiwada7430 7 месяцев назад

Very useful and important, also very clearly explained. Thank you so much Ricci. I normally attend Nikon's After school sessions so see your there. Ram

@blue4splash 3 года назад

Just brilliant, I have always struggled with focus and I thought my camera or lenses are messed up, but no only my settings were wrong for different scenes. Keep up the good work Ricci 👍🏻

@lizr9499 3 года назад

Extremely useful video for a new Nikon Z7 owner. It answered all my questions about getting the best use out of the autofocus function and taking full advantage of my mirrorless camera. The examples were terrific!

@CotugnophotoWoodinville 4 года назад

Best breakdown of the AF system yet. Thanks!

@BillGillespie1952 3 года назад

Good day Ricci. Let me begin by saying that your videos are incredible, I truly enjoy your style and the way you present information. I, honestly, watched this video three times (cameras in hand) to drive home the lessons you are describing here. This video is absolutely amazing, I truly appreciate the effort you put into to making this video (as well as your other videos) and the information you share. I sincerely hope you keep making these videos as I have learned so much. Your videos inspire me to make better photos, and I thank you for that.

@sandraflickstein4377 Год назад

Best video and explanation of autofocus. I have been reading about this but watching and listening brought everything together. I will watch again with camera in hand to make sure I have the correct settings for my next photography adventure.

@CoffeeloversMY Год назад

The best ever video on Nikon auto focus system ever made on Planet Earth. Thank you, sir. I learned a lot from about Nikon focus system just from this one video. 🙏

@ericadams6608 4 года назад

Ricci, as a brand new user of the Z6, thank you!! Watching this video has probably saved me hours. Am subscribed and look forward to your others. Cheers.

@wazm 3 года назад

I have always struggled with when to use what type of focus for each situation for my older DSLR. Just got the Z6ii and most of this still applies. Thanks for using real world examples and pros and cons of each. Great video.