How to make your own Picture Controls

Here’s the video: [show_if has_tag=”24complete”]Download Video 1080p | 540p[/show_if] [show_if does_not_have_tag=”24complete”]Video download links will be available right here after 24 hours of purchase.[/show_if] Link to download the Nikon Picture Control Utility 2 app: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/163/Picture_Control_Utility_2.html Notes: The Z6 and Z7 support NCP, NP2 and NP3 formats. If you change the RAW settings in another app, those … Read more

How to use Flicker Reduction

Here’s the video: [show_if has_tag=”24complete”]Download Video 1080p | 540p[/show_if] [show_if does_not_have_tag=”24complete”]Video download links will be available right here after 24 hours of purchase.[/show_if] Summary The Flicker reduction feature in the Nikon Z6 is just rudimentary as compared to some other cameras in its class. The simple trick to eliminate flicker is to keep the shutter … Read more

What shutter speeds to use for video

The Nikon Z6 goes only as far as 1/25s so strobe-like effects are not possible in-camera. Otherwise you shouldn’t restrict yourself to the creative possibilities of using shutter speeds. Watch the following videos to help you use shutter speeds for video:

How to expose using Zebras (Highlight Display)

Here’s the video: [show_if has_tag=”24complete”]Download Video 1080p | 540p[/show_if] [show_if does_not_have_tag=”24complete”]Video download links will be available right here after 24 hours of purchase.[/show_if] Summary Zebras are written in code values, here’s a quick chart that will help you convert between 8-bit, 10-bit and IRE levels: 8-bit 10-bit IRE 0 0 32 128 64 256 96 … Read more

How to White Balance correctly

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Batteries, Media cards and Accessories

In this article I’ll try to give my thoughts on some important accessories for the Nikon Z6. Batteries and Power Battery and charger The official battery life for video with the LCD or EVF turned on is 85 minutes. I have seen larger times when you are just intermittently recording. The best battery you can … Read more

How to setup an external monitor or recorder

Here’s the video: [show_if has_tag=”24complete”]Download Video 1080p | 540p[/show_if] [show_if does_not_have_tag=”24complete”]Video download links will be available right here after 24 hours of purchase.[/show_if] For trouble shooting, follow these steps: Check your cable. You might want to buy a “High Speed” or HDMI 2.0 labelled cable. I’m using one from AmazonBasics and it works fine. You … Read more

How to setup Vibration Reduction for video

Here’s the video on setting up vibration reduction: [show_if has_tag=”24complete”]Download Video 1080p | 540p[/show_if] [show_if does_not_have_tag=”24complete”]Video download links will be available right here after 24 hours of purchase.[/show_if] Normal vs Sport vs Electronic VR There are two options as far as vibration reduction is concerned: IBIS – in-body camera stabilization Electronic VR – software stabilization … Read more

How to setup Auto Focus for video

Here’s the video: [show_if has_tag=”24complete”]Download Video 1080p | 540p[/show_if] [show_if does_not_have_tag=”24complete”]Video download links will be available right here after 24 hours of purchase.[/show_if] The two useful AF modes The two useful AF modes for video are: Face detection Tracking – configured to the OK button Tracking is slightly more accurate, but harder to do because … Read more