Technical Solutions | Z 7II/Z 6II TIPS

Custom Controls for Landscape Photography

The following custom control settings are recommended for landscape photography:

Fn1 button Preview
Fn2 button Framing grid display
AF-ON button AF-ON
Sub-selector center Select center focus point
Movie record button Live view info display off
button Shooting mode Zoom on/off; zoom ratio 1:1 (100%)
Playback mode Zoom on/off; zoom ratio 1:1 (100%)

Roles can be assigned to the button via Custom Setting f3 [OK button] and to other controls via Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls].

Preview

Hold the selected control to preview color, exposure, and depth of field while shooting landscapes.

Framing Grid Display

Use the selected control to quickly view the framing grid for landscape shots that keep verticals vertical and horizontals horizontal.

Select Center Focus Point

If you typically use the sub-selector for focus-point selection, assigning this role to the center of the control lets you use it to quickly choose the center focus point.

Live View Info Display Off

Use the selected control to hide icons and shooting information so that you can see everything in the frame.

Shooting Mode > Zoom On/Off

Use the button to quickly zoom the display in on the area around the current focus point and check focus before shooting. You'll find this particularly useful for improved focus when using manual focus in situations in which the camera has difficulty focusing using autofocus. To choose the zoom ratio, select Custom Setting f3 [OK button] > [Shooting mode], highlight [Zoom on/off], and press .

Playback Mode > Zoom On/Off

Use the button to quickly zoom in on the active focus point during playback and check whether your photos are in focus. To choose the zoom ratio, select Custom Setting f3 [OK button] > [Playback mode], highlight [Zoom on/off], and press .