7 underrated settings for Nikon Z cameras

In this video, I share seven of my best tips for setting up your Nikon Z camera — the exact techniques I use on my Nikon Z8 to improve my workflow and take sharper, more creative photos. Whether you shoot with a Nikon Z6, Z7, Z9, or even another camera brand, these tips will help you get the most out of your gear. Topics I cover include: ✅ How to use Back Button Focus for faster, more accurate shooting ✅ Customising your i Menu for quick access to essential settings ✅ Button assignments that make your camera more intuitive ✅ Auto Focus optimisation and Subject Detection setup ✅ Using the Self Timer for sharper handheld or tripod shots ✅ Exploring Focus Shift Shooting for perfect focus stacking Throughout the video, I’ve included plenty of my own photography so you can see these settings in action and get a feel for my style and results. If you enjoy photography tutorials, camera setup guides, and Nikon tips, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon so you don’t miss future videos! Hope you enjoy this video and your photography ______________________________________________________________ MERCHANDISE https://teespring.com/stores/darrello... __________________________________________________________________ Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Precious Stones, Wanderer's Stones, What a friend, A love that will last, Still me, Into that great goodnight, Forever yours Music from YouTube Studio: Wishful thinking ________________________________________________________________ Website: www.darrelloakden.com Please send me any questions in the comments. Face Book:   / darrelloakdenphotography   Instagram: @doakdenphotography Vero: @doakdenphotography 00:00 – Intro 02:02 – Reverse dial setting 04:07 – Back button focus 06:31 – Auto focus modes 09:20 – Auto Focus & Subject Detect 10:13 – Semi Auto modes - Aperture Priority 11:53 – Assign functions to buttons 14:30 - Assign functions to the i Menu 15:37 - Use the self timer for sharper shots 16:58 - Focus shift shooting 18:38 – Final Thoughts #NikonZ8 #NikonPhotography #CameraSettings #PhotographyTips #NikonZ6 #NikonZ7 #NikonZ9 #NikonZSeries #CameraSetup #PhotographyWorkflow #BackButtonFocus #NikonTips #CameraTutorial #DarrellOakdenPhotography #FocusStacking #PhotographyEducation #CameraGuide #PhotoTips