Nikon Z9: 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 Z9, Rocky Nook’s handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide 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: Sep 13, 2023
• ISBN: 9798888141304

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Check these settings before you head out with your camera!

CAMERA BODY TOP

1. Release Mode Dial Lock Release: Press to unlock the Release Mode Dial. (See Release Mode Dial on page XX.)

2. BKT Button: Use with the Main Command Dial and Sub-Command Dial to set the number of frames and the change in between them when bracketing.

3. Flash Button: Press button and rotate Main Command Dial to set flash mode.

4. Stereo Microphones: Used to record audio when shooting video.

5. Video Record Button: Start and stop video recording when camera is set to video mode.

6. Shutter Release Button: Press halfway down to activate autofocus and all the way down to take photo.

7. On / Off Switch: Turn camera on and off.

8. ISO Button: Press button and rotate Main Command Dial to adjust ISO.

9. Exposure Compensation Button: Press button and rotate Main Command Dial to adjust exposure compensation.

10. Control Panel: Shows current camera settings.

11. Mode Button: Press button and rotate Main Command Dial to change shooting