The 7 Best Nikon Tricks Ever!
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NOTE: These tips are intended for Nikon's mid and pro range bodies -
they are not for the D3xxx and D5xxx series. Also not every camera supports every tip.
So, want to know my 7 favorite Nikon tricks? Then you came to the right video! If you have a Nikon D7xxx or higher, you’ll love these secret customizations! I use each and everyone of them and they have made my life way easier - check out the video and see for yourself!
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is it possible to passthrough Video output onto a computer via HDMI using Coolpix L810 ... ? in other words, Can I record directly onto a computer, avoiding the need for SD Card ?
FYI - For tip #7, you can also program the default focus position in horizontal or either vertical position by holding the auto focus switch button in the front of the camera and OK.
"Oh, and make sure you do it in front of a Canon shooter" is what got the thumb's up from me.
Great tips. I've been using my D750 for two years and didn't know most of these settings you describe. I see lots of articles and videos about "secrets" and "tricks," but rarely do they surprise me. You, on the other hand, really taught me something.
Same here
John Teague +2 ✌🏼
Best tutorial video I've seen all year on KZhead, thanks a lot mister.
Clear, concise, well delivered and to the point tips! Having invested in the D850, and struggled through the manuals 400+ pages, your explanatory videos are all first class, including the AF Fine tuning focus tips in another video! Many thanks! Cheers, Frederic in Montréal
I think Steve has a lot to teach many people with his informative videos. I'm a professional Nikon photographer and I look at some from time to time and learn new things. Thank you Steve for sharing your knowledge.
Steve, You keep me learning the power of my D750. Great Work!...Walt
Love No.2 - Assign 100% zoom to focus point on image review via the multi-selector centre button. invaluable time-saving tip....33 years as a Photographer and every day is a school day. Thanks Steve, great video by the way.
You're kidding. This is the most useful video I've seen in months. Thanks a lot!!
Hey Steve, although I've been a Canon shooter for years, I've been thinking about switching over to Nikon and recently picked up a D300s and I just wanted to say thanks for all the information you put out on a regular basis, as it's helped me immensely. Love the book, by the way!
I am a recent convert from the Canon 70D to the Nikon D500. No regrets because the sensor is so much better in low light and the frame rate is better for birds in flight. I do find the Nikon menus hellish complicated (and don't understand why Nikon Banks can't be locked) and so short cuts like these from Steve are incredibly helpful.
Man that zoom trick alone makes this video worth watching. I've always hated having to push zoom multiple times to check sharpness. Thanks!
DAANNNN1 AGREE
Does not work on the D610. Pressing OK button gives you Retouch Menu when looking at pic. Nikon stuffed up. My old D300, D7100, D500 OK button all work properly.
@@frednil8304 does not work on 7000 also..
I love that aswell! But wonder how I can get fast center focus than? Have the d850
I'm CRYING because the D610 doesn't have that and now, people like you just seem to be gloating! 😂🤣
YOU ARE THE BEST DEAR !! THIS IS WHEN AN EXPERT IS TALKING !! ALL THESE HINTS ARE REALLY AWESOME !!!! THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND SUPPORT !! WISH YOU ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR BOOK TOO !!!
So glad I found you!! I'm going back to basics after a 4 year slump and you are just what the doctor ordered. Thanks a ton for reminding me what a gorgeous toy I have to play with. You're a natural teacher. Thanks so much, Steve. Much obliged x x x
I already have Movie Record reassigned to ISO but now, thanks to your helpful video, I also have the command dial whizzing through my images and the OK button zooming in on them. Double thumbs-up :-)
What genius ideas, you solved several problems I have had in a matter of 10 mins.
Very practical tips! I actually had literally everything setup exactly like these. It's an huge time saver indeed, and makes working with my D750 a snap, it's really ergonomic. Tip 8 (for portrait shooters): set the spot meter hotkey to the Fn button. It's a really big help if you want perfectly exposed skin.
Way to go Steve! These are some awesome tips that I whipped my camera out for right when I saw this video! I upgraded about a year or so back from my D3200 to D7200 and missed changing my ISO with one hand. Absolutely loved this video! Thanks for putting this up on KZhead!
Super! You can learn something new every day regardless how long you have been doing something.
OMG how did I not know some of these! thank you
Excellent tips. Thanks for posting them publicly.
Awsome tips, I've recently changed from cannon to nikon and I was really missing some of these functions. So pleased to be able to implement them so easily through the custom settings. You're a life saver!
Thank you! This has been helpful and had moment of ahh I didn’t know you could do that
Wow just brilliant suggestions, I will bee Buying your BOOK ! ! ! ! Thanks for the helpful tips James
I've customized my D500 pretty well and have most of what you said already done or assigned to different buttons. I'm going to add the focus points orientation and 100% live view to my custom. Most useful custom settings in ages.
Thank you for this tutorial. There were a couple settings I wasn't aware of. This has also inspired me to take a much closer look at other Custom Settings.
Dude, I just enabled every friggin one of these. Awesome video!
You have nicely exposed the hidden treasures of Nikon cameras in your own great style- thanks a lot!
The video gift that keeps on giving. (3 years later) Good tips. I hope I can remember at least a couple of them.
the zoom on live view is exactly what i was looking for, I was getting sick of zooming in and out, especially in darkness. Awesome, thanks. Earned a sub
I dont remeber last time I saw such usefull video !! Congrats and thank you very much from your fan from Brazil
You, sir are a life saver. That af point in different orientations is bomb.
Good stuff, thank you Steve. I thought my D750 was up to speed but nope, I made two changes (Live View 100% and finally changed ISO control to REC). Thanks!
For the D5200 users out there: 1) Not available for this model, 2) Not available for this model, but after hitting play button and some zoom, one can press i button and use < and > buttons to loop through to detected faces positions and check focus 3) Mine already skip thru photos using command dial by default 4) Not available for this model, but one can assign this function to "my menu" to speed it up a little 5) Not available for this model. I wish I could use the built in flash button for that. 6) Not available for this model, but the Fn button can be used for ISO ( very handy) 7) Not available for this model, but one can use Center/Ok button to center the single focus point
i use D5200, 2013model , all these options mentioned are not in my camera too.... but he sayys, all nikon has this option in different places ... whenever i go for nikon classes the trainer will be always taking 810 as his teaching model. and he also never bothereed about middle or entry level models....
Jonathan Araujo thanks for taking the time to write this up. Saves me time!
Jonathan Araujo you made me save 10 minutes of my life
also d3300
for d5300??
Steve, you're awesome! That's one coffee break very well spent and I've subscribed. Fast Card Format? WHAt?!! That alone is a GREAT function and I'm not ashamed to say that I've been a Nikon shooter for a very long time and didn't know that. Golden tips. thanks again. And thanks for the D5 specific comments/details :)
Frederick Dunn b/c you don't read the manual?
no!
You are an absolute legend. Just upgraded to d7200 and didnt know i couldnt do the things you mentioned. That focus memory is genius
Thank you for all those tips Steve...you are a true legend.
Now maybe I won't feel like a 'T-Rex in a pushup contest' when trying to get a sharp image. Loved that quote !
Thanks for the video Steve! I shoot with the D800 and I just bought your Nikon AF book, looking forward to reading it!
Thanks so much :)
Great tips thank you! Can't wait to try them out on my D500.
I have had the Nikon d500 for almost 3 months now and this is by FAR the best tips video I have seen. thanks a million :-)
Just bought your book, at first glance it looks great ! I am Dutch but I will figure it out..... ;-)
Thanks :)
Fantastic. I really like your videos how they are so organized. It's really hard to make a video seem so effortless and to-the-point, your videos do a fantastic job at communication.
Couldn't agree more!
Thank you. I recently received my D500 and your tips are very helpful. I appreciate it. Looking forward to your book as well.
Thank you so much. These tips have been such a time-saver for me over the years and I've referred back to this video many times.
Great stuff you do here:)
Agree
One of the quickest ways that NIKON shooters can make CANON shooters jealous is, without hitting the "play" button, zooming in to 100% on the image you just captured, AND THEN SCROLLING BETWEEN OTHER PHOTOS. For whatever reason, Canon continues to disallow this, assuming that you'd rather change your camera settings while reviewing images, lol. Fail! That thumb dial on Canons is nice for really blazing through images, though, but I honestly don't do high-speed image scrolling often enough to want to use my command dials for image scrolling. But, while we're on the subject of making Canon shooters jealous, the one thing not mentioned here that is HUGE for me as a wedding / portrait shooter is, of course, face detection during image playback. If anybody has ever noticed the little white boxes over people's faces when zooming in to a waist-up portrait, try spinning the sub-command (usually the front) dial while zoomed in to 100%. It will automatically scroll from face to face to face! Using this, I've been able to blaze through massive numbers of group photos during a cocktail hour or reception, and ensure ZERO blinking or OOF shots even for over 300 people in a row! :-)
That is really cool, thanks for pointing that out.
Well every single canon camera has image review button right under either right or left thumb. That depends on whether the camera is flippy or not. What you mean by rather changing camera settings than reviewing images? Nikon has menu button at the ideal position for review button, Canon does it right.
Thank you! I was really needed vertical/horizontal autofocus save a lot of times!
Just came accross this as I have recently bought a Nikon D7500. Thanks so much for piutting this together, extreemly helpful and they all work with my camera.
people who disliked this videos have canon, lol
How can you tell? I have Canon, and I didn't dislike it. Maybe Elvis fans dislike it because the video isn't about Elvis - who knows? Or it could just be the loud music at the beginning!
I think they just misclicked :)
it was just a joke !
I have both, Nikon and Canon , and I bought the book LOL ...
+lau bjerno did you read what he said? "people who disliked this video have canon" he didnt say "everyone who has canon disliked this" DO YOU HAVE A BRAIN?
RE: focus point orientation recall. I cant find it on my D3S on fw1.01. Can I update to get more functions? Fw1.03?
The last trick is the best! Thanks Steve!
Thank you Steve, great tips.
nice tips! too bad the best tricks dont work on my d7100! using rec button for ISO for example! frustrating that nikon wont just upgrade the firmware to enable this...
Honestly, I don't know why they aren't more forthcoming with firmware updates for things like that. I know others (Fuji in particular) are good about it and it helps with customer loyalty for sure.
Steve Perry yeah me too! just upgraded from a d3300 and with that camera I can change iso using the fn button on the left side with out taking my eye off the view finder. it frustrates me that I have to change iso from the back of the d7100 and i cant even reassign it to another button.
Using the ISO button on the rear of the D7100 body does the same thing as setting up the record button to do it. It just is on the rear instead of the top.
Bob Barr the whole purpose is to reposition the ISO button most know where is located but have the ability to change the position for a more convenient for personal matters is the thing...
+Bob Barr that is fine if you are using a small light lens and can use your left hand to press the ISO button on the rear of the camera but if you are hand holding a big heavy lens like a 200-500mm you are then unable to let go of the lens with your left hand to adjust ISO. With a D7100 the only way I've found around this is to shoot in manual mode and auto iso, then I can effectively adjust ISO by altering shutter speed or aperture.
22 canon users have hit dislike😂. Nikon is a great brand and except for the high priced lenses, is the best for any photographer.
427 as of today. sad fucks
The explanation for #7, storing AF points by orientation, was very useful. I hadn't understood that one before but now I'm using it. I'd also like to use #5, temporarily disabling flash, but I already use the customizable external buttons for other functions. I wish my D750 had more of them.
Thank you Steve. Great tips. I look forward to shooting with them.
"...make sure to try it in front of Canon shooter..." with your little smile. Ha! Ha! Very funny.
This moment when you realize your D610 is aging ...
Well, here I am with my F-501...
Do these not work on the d600/610?
Symbiotic Empire they don't seem to. Trying to set my recoding control as ISO and there's more recording control to asign sadly
There's no*
Der Keksinator - still loving my d300
The AF orientation tip was brilliant. Thanks for putting this together.
Wow! Great tips. I had no idea I could format the second card slot using the sub-command dial! Love your new book by the way, tons of information and you've got a great sense of humor that had me laughing out loud a few times!
the way my nikon had none of these options 😭
What model is your Nikon?
@@gendoctolero702 nikon d5100
Wow! How many years have you been using that? Is it still working? I'm planning to buy a dslr but I'm not sure if it will last for years. I want something that I could use for 5 years or more. :)
Store focus point is a big help, thanks for the tip!
What an awesome video, Steve!!! I can't believe no other Nikon KZhead "pros" cover these (and other menu) aspects in their inadequate reviews of the cameras they have. These really are HELPFUL TIPS for better photography. THANK YOU!!!
Your the man Steve. I found this video to be very helpful. Now we need more of these tricks ! Thank you.
I'm shooting sports and these hints are gold. Thank you.
Great work, the E-books are great value for the info provided.
I've been a nikon user for years and only knew a couple of these! Great stuff! Thanks.
This is absolutely fantastic info. I found this looking for one thing, and ended up setting up most of the custom settings you recommend. Thank you so much!
Excellent! I found this video before and learned Number 3, the fast image scrolling, and needed it to set up another camera and couldn't find the setting. Took me a while to find this one again. Greast stuff.
Awesome tips Steve! Really like the orientation between horizontal and vertical auto-mapping. And, the live view magnification was a definite plus. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for this! I just upgraded from a D5000 to a D750 and these tips are a huge help!
Hi Steve, I bought your book when it came out and get your updates (got). Many thanks. Excellent book with so much in it I missed these tricks. But am now shooting a D750 so am refreshing stuff on YT. You're a great teacher, concise and to the point with no fluff like so many others. If you get to read this a big
Thanks for this Steve! I've ordered your "secrets" book and look forward to diving in!
Steve I stumbled onto your page and watched this video. MAN, this is great I applied some of your tricks (all except #7 I'm not there yet) and they all worked well for me. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. p.s. I also subscribed.
I JUST bought a new D7500 & a 50mm 1.8G lens. SO GLAD I found this video! Thanks for the tips!
Dude! This was incredible! I just got an 810 and set every single "trick" you talked on. Thanks!
thanks Steve! I appreciate your work here!
Wow, thanks so much. Wish I'd seen this months if not years ago. I've pretty much programmed most of these into my Nikon D4S. Super cool
I just got a Nikon camera set today for Christmas and I’m so excited to use it more in future
Found your channel, through your Nikon 200-500 vs 300pf comparison, you do such awesome work , keep it up!!!
OMG!!!! I love the rec ISO change option. I absolutely hated having to pull the camera from my face to make sure I am on the ISO button on the back when changing it, buuuuttttt now I use this method and it's genius! Thanks thanks and thanks!!!!!
Thanks Steve...the focus point by orientation is a wonderful discovery for me. Cheers.
Thanks Steve. I got into photography as a hobby and have been enjoying it. These tips will surely help me. Well done!
#7 is brilliant! Thank you Steve.
Thank you so much ! Now I love my D610 even more !
I actually picked up a couple options I hadn't thought about! thanks for sharing :)
Thank You Steve most helpful tips that saves me time
thanks for this good explanation. It helps for amateurs to improve themselves
There tricks would save my life when i started photography back in 2009 !!! It's nice to see that i know them all. Very good youtube channel,clean and helpful
Thanks for all the tips. Great Job Steve!
Thanks for number 3! Putting that one to work right now and it's so much easier to search pics!
Hi Steve Just had an awkward moment over the weekend photographing Hen Harriers. My D500 suddenly froze with no back screen and the top screen. Only showing the ISO speed... tried everything but couldn’t change the shutter speed nor the f-stop and couldn’t change anything, yet the camera would shoot no problem. I though my camera was wrecked... 😱 BUT I checked my camera over and the ISO button was stuck with what must have been a piece of grit... believe I tried everything and though my camera was destined for repair... but I saw that the ISO button was a little depressed... upon freeing it via a very fine needle it released the button and all was back to normal. Hope this could help other followers... the relief was incredible 👍
I've been a Nikon user for years, these tips are new to me and are fantastic. Thanks Steve
Just bought your AF and wildlife book just because these tricks are so cool. Use Nikons for many years but learned something new. Thumbs up !
Thanks :)
Thanks for the tips, I've set up a few on my D800, I really like the flash off tip along the the ISO changing.
Thanks Steve! I am a Canon user and just purchased a D810
I enjoyed this video. It is the first one of Steve's that I've seen. I was initially annoyed by his plug for his book at the start of the video, but by the time that I had finished the video was considering getting it.
the way he says "CONTROLS" its amazing)))
Thank you so much for tips ,I just started my photography career and your video will help me improve my skills 🤜🤛👍
Super Helpful! Getting my Nikon tomorrow and will definitely use these tricks