Uploaded March 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
How to focus the Nikon Z7 (Z6 and Z50) mirrorless camera, including touch, autofocus and manual as well as focus stacking. Photographers with the D780 using liveview will also find this familiar.
CONTENTS
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Firmware updates
1:22 Lens focus features
1:51 Touch focus
2:32 Viewfinder settings for focus
3:02 Single AF
3:34 Focus area
4:39 Focus and compose
5:01 Options
5:55 Face/eye detect
6:30 Animal
6:48 AF-On
6:58 Back button focus
7:26 Tracking
9:04 Manual focus
9:25 24-70 F2.8 features
10:52 Focus assists
11:12 Video rack focus
12:00 Focus bracket
13:15 Custom settings
RELATED VIDEOS
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Detailed hands on review of the Z6 youtu.be/HjmVxrqgPVo
Detailed hands on review of the Z7 youtu.be/DpG4XFNgat8
Nikon Z7 vs Z6 (side by side comparison) youtu.be/hXZzhdXQjW0
Eye Autofocus update youtu.be/3MPesUVf4zU
Best video settings and hacks for Nikon Z7 youtu.be/HamkDcFqlAo
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Maartech’s video production essentials:
bhphotovideo.com/c/browse/maarten-s-gear-guide/ci/43533
amazon.com/shop/maartenheilbron
ABOUT ME
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DISCLOSURE
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The camera and lenses were on loan from Nikon Canada and returned after the review.
I am not sponsored or compensated by any manufacturer, I have not accepted payment to review this or any product. Even if a product was provided at no cost to me, I don’t allow the provider to review the script or video prior to posting.
I am compensated by Google Adwords, who place videos before and after my videos. I receive a small commission from B&H and Amazon if you purchase using the affiliate links.
Please do not allow this to influence your purchase decision. Should you wish to support me, please use the links above.
I encourage you to visit and support your local photo/video retailer.
How to focus the Nikon Z7 (Z6 and Z50) mirrorless camera, including touch, autofocus and manual as well as focus stacking. Photographers with the D780 using liveview will also find this familiar.
CONTENTS
*********
0:00 Intro
0:46 Firmware updates
1:22 Lens focus features
1:51 Touch focus
2:32 Viewfinder settings for focus
3:02 Single AF
3:34 Focus area
4:39 Focus and compose
5:01 Options
5:55 Face/eye detect
6:30 Animal
6:48 AF-On
6:58 Back button focus
7:26 Tracking
9:04 Manual focus
9:25 24-70 F2.8 features
10:52 Focus assists
11:12 Video rack focus
12:00 Focus bracket
13:15 Custom settings
RELATED VIDEOS
**********
Detailed hands on review of the Z6 youtu.be/HjmVxrqgPVo
Detailed hands on review of the Z7 youtu.be/DpG4XFNgat8
Nikon Z7 vs Z6 (side by side comparison) youtu.be/hXZzhdXQjW0
Eye Autofocus update youtu.be/3MPesUVf4zU
Best video settings and hacks for Nikon Z7 youtu.be/HamkDcFqlAo
#NOTSPONSORED
**********
I have not received compensation in exchange for posting this review.
If you would like to support me, members of this channel receive additional perks:
youtube.com/channel/UC5akMMbBLdJ1XxszpqraBrQ/join
Or support me directly via PayPal
paypal.me/maartech
While I do appreciate your support, no content will ever be behind a paywall.
AFFILIATE LINKS
**********
At Nikon Canada's request, I have not included affiliate purchase links to their products.
Maartech’s video production essentials:
bhphotovideo.com/c/browse/maarten-s-gear-guide/ci/43533
amazon.com/shop/maartenheilbron
ABOUT ME
**********
I do read and respond to all comments, which are moderated. If you leave a relevant question or civil comment without links (which are filtered by youtube) it will be posted, I will reply.
Spend more time with me:
WEBSITE/BLOG: maartech.com
CONTACT: maartendotheilbronatgmaildotcom
DISCLOSURE
**********
The camera and lenses were on loan from Nikon Canada and returned after the review.
I am not sponsored or compensated by any manufacturer, I have not accepted payment to review this or any product. Even if a product was provided at no cost to me, I don’t allow the provider to review the script or video prior to posting.
I am compensated by Google Adwords, who place videos before and after my videos. I receive a small commission from B&H and Amazon if you purchase using the affiliate links.
Please do not allow this to influence your purchase decision. Should you wish to support me, please use the links above.
I encourage you to visit and support your local photo/video retailer.
