Are you a Nikon mirrorless shooter struggling with a problem or two? Don’t let common issues derail your shooting experience – troubleshoot them! In this video, I address the top 12 most common problems Nikon mirrorless users face and provide easy, step-by-step solutions to get your camera back on track. From LCDs not coming on, to missing menu items, to unexpected JPEG captures to missing settings and unresponsive buttons, I’ve got you covered. Whether you’re shooting wildlife, portraits, or landscapes, these troubleshooting tips will help you find answers to the 12 most common Nikon mirrorless problems.
Chapter List:
00:00 Introduction
02:02 My camera is only shooting JPEGs
03:20 My rear LCD won’t turn on
08:11 My grid overlay isn’t showing up
10:54 My histogram isn’t showing up
14:33 I’m missing the Manual Focus Ring In AF Mode option
16:20 My camera hesitates when I take a photo
17:19My AF point jumps when I switch orientations
20:25 My shutter speed is weirdly precise and uses decimals
21:02 My viewfinder blacks out when I’m shooting
24:26 I’m missing some AF areas
26:31 My programmed buttons don’t work
29:14 My Control Ring isn’t doing what I programmed it for
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).
Hello Steve, Thank you for this tutorial. It’s great I have a Z9 and I use the pre-capture to freeze birds in flight or landing, but when I switch to C15, 30, or higher, my exposure mode changes. Let me explain: • I’m in A mode, auto sensitivity (6400 max ISO), 1/3200 second minimum shutter speed, wide open aperture, • 20 fps in RAW. When I switch to C15, 30, or 60, the camera no longer respects my minimum shutter speed settings (1/3200) and stays in lower ISOs, which results in a shutter speed that’s too slow for the birds. I must… Read more »
As a new Z6iii user – Extremely helpful – as are all of your videos.
Hi again,
thanks for this reminder video, interesting as all your videos. And I really learnt something new: I did not know what the exclusive Nikon fn ring is. So, since I do not own either of the nice two lenses featuring this ring, I now switched the setting to OFF.
Cheers,Thomas .