Nikon Mirrorless AF Modes And Settings

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 the 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!

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Click Here for the link to the video about Back Button AF mentioned in the video.

PS – If you enjoyed this post, I think you’ll REALLY like my e-books and video workshops! Thousands of pages and hours of videos filled with tips, tricks, and techniques – all my best content! Check ’em out – click here (hey, it’s free to look).

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Terence O'Neill
Terence O'Neill
3 years ago

Will you be updating (errata) Mirrorless AF for the Z9 by Valentine Day?

Smith
Smith
4 years ago

Mr steve,I don’t know why my f mount dslr lens are always less sharper when adapted on my nikon z 6 than d5. Is it always the case that f mount lenses are less sharper when adaptedon Z bodies?

Bob
Bob
4 years ago

Hi Steve, Many years ago I discovered that my Nikon DSLR only had horizontal-type AF points and saw a very distinct improvement in autofocus when the next camera I bought had a number of cross-type AF points. My understanding is that the Nikon Z76/Z7 only have horizontal AF points and wonder if that is the reason these cameras have less than stellar AF performance. Is that a limitation of mirrorless cameras or is it specific to the NIkon? The Sony A9 and A9 II have superlative AF performance especially for Birds in Flight and I wonder if they use cross-type… Read more »

Kapil K
Kapil K
4 years ago

Great content, as usual.

JAF
JAF
4 years ago

It appears that this video is a very comprehensive presentation of the subject matter – Don’t be Fooled!!! It is only a small part of all the information Perry puts in his new book! I think the video and the book complement one another. However, clearly understanding even part of the added knowledge in the book will bring us all better photos in the future.
Thank you, Mr. Perry, for sharing. Good luck, and stay safe.

Larry Petroff
4 years ago

Very clear and concise presentation. You are an excellent teacher. I have your book and I’m about half way through it. (I’m a slow reader.) The video is a good overview to accompany the book

Pierre de Rumine
Pierre de Rumine
4 years ago

Excellent presentation. I have your books, but I grasp the instructions better after reading and hearing your ideas. Thanks