Nikon Mirrorless AF Modes And Settings

Steve Perry June 20, 2020
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Are you struggling with the AF modes and settings in your Nikon Z-Series camera? This video will teach you everything you need to know to get started with the Nikon mirrorless autofocus system! In this video, we'll cover focus modes (AF-S & AF-C), AF Area Modes (Single Point, Dynamic, Wide, Auto, Pinpoint, Tracking, Eye Detection, More), PLUS a ton of autofocus custom settings! If you want to get the best performance out of your Nikon Z-Series AF system, the tips in this video are just what you need. Not only will we cover what each option does, but we'll also talk about why you may or may not what to use it - and toss in a bunch of examples along the way. Ready to rock the AF system in your Z-Series camera? Click "Play" now! Mirrorless AF Book: https://bcgwebstore.com/product/secrets-to-the-nikon-autofocus-system-mirrorless-edition/ Back Button AF Video: https://backcountrygallery.com/free-back-button-af-guide-for-nikon/ Website / Newsletter Signup: https://backcountrygallery.com Books / Video Workshops: https://bcgwebstore.com Master Index Of All My Videos / Articles: https://backcountrygallery.com/the-bcg-college-of-photo-education/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backcountrygallery/

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