Nikon Z6: Pocket Guide: Buttons, Dials, Settings, Modes, and Shooting Tips

By Rocky Nook

Designed for photographers who haven’t memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon Z6, Rocky Nook’s handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you’re out and about.

• Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist

• Identify every button and dial on your camera

• Learn the essential modes and settings you need to know

• Dive deeper with additional features of your camera

• Execute step-by-step instructions for shooting multiple exposures, in-camera HDR, time-lapse movies, and more

• Follow tips and techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)

• Language: English
• Publisher: Rocky Nook
• Release date: May 9, 2023
• ISBN: 9798888140697

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Check these settings before you head out with your camera!

CAMERA BODY TOP

1. Mode Dial: Press and rotate Mode dial to change Shooting mode between Auto, P (Programmed Auto), A (Aperture Priority), S (Shutter Priority), M (Manual), or User settings 1–3.

2. Mode Dial Lock Release: Press to rotate Mode dial.

3. Movie Record: Start and end recording when shooting video.

4. Power Switch: Turn camera on and off.

5. Shutter Release: Press halfway to activate autofocus and all the way to take photo.

6. Exposure Compensation: Use with Main Command dial to adjust exposure compensation.

7. ISO: Press and rotate Main Command dial to adjust ISO.

8. Main Command Dial: Use to adjust camera settings.

9. Control Panel: Shows multiple camera settings.

10. Monitor Mode: Press to cycle between viewfinder and monitor displays.

11. Diopter Adjustment Control: Pull out and turn to adjust diopter in viewfinder.

CAMERA