Youve just been sent an email that contains a confirm link in order to activate your subscription, check your email and click on the link in that email. Includes by step instructions with lots of tips and tricks along the way. If youve been struggling with the autofocus on the z series cameras or just want to know the secrets of how to get the most out of it this new book has the answers youve been looking for. Subscribe to steves channel today tons of great tips and tricks for nature. Nikon z6ii and z7ii menu setup wildlife photography. Backcountry gallery wildlife and nature photography by. Extensive and always explaining concepts in a downtoearth, easy, but thorough manner, the book explores all the ins and outs of nikon dslrs when it comes to focusing modes and techniques. Dynamic you select the focus point and then the camera tracks it. I questioned what i was doing with my life and bought the e.
So, thats where this new e book, secrets to the nikon af system comes in. Camera setup for nikon d810 and d850 nick dale photography. The dxo spring 30% sale on nik collection, photolab, filmpack, and viewpoint is ending on march 28. Steve covers this a much more in his book secrets to nikon autofocus system. Bird in flight photography crash course by steve perry. It took me 11 states, two countries, eight weeks, and 16,000 images to get it done, but here it is. Exclusive get 10% off all viltrox lenses with code nikonrumors including the new viltrox 85mm f1. Steve perrys ebook exposure and metering for nikon fm. Steve also has numerous videos that are extremely helpful. Biology corner transcription and translation answer key. Ive been a nikon shooter for a number of years, after switching from canon. I just finished my newest book, secrets to the nikon autofocus system. Afon and back button autofocus backcountry gallery.
This video will show you how af modes work and why decoupling autofocus from your shutter release can take your photography to a whole new level. Hogan but having information about a basic function such as autofocus collected and presented together is something else its like having a cross. Right now, steve is offering this e book at an introductory. Ive had my d500 for more than a year but still really struggle to get sharp images. Hopefully we wont have to wait too long for the others. Mar 21, 2021 many of the photo editing deals are ending this week. Steve perry new book mirrorless af system ericbowles.
Steve perry is the author of secrets to the nikon autofocus system 4. The online book is pretty thick but it is easy to follow along. Beginning with the release of the nikon d4s and d810 dslrs, nikon added a new af area mode to their autofocus system. Following a description of how autofocus works, he discusses how the system is implemented in various camers and shows how to set the various parameters to maximize the sharpness of acquired images. This book, by mike hagen, is the clearest presentation of how the various nikon autofocus systems work on nikons entire line of dslrs. This amazing 450 page guide will make fuzzy photos a thing of the past. Your book on nikon autofocus has improved my photography immensely. Without question, the nikon d850 is the best camera ive ever owned. Just an fyi, steve perry has just updated his nikon af system e book to include the d850. All forums nikon pro dx slr d500, d300, d200, d100 talk change forum steve perry s new book.
I examine all the exciting new features from layout to auto focus to sensor performance, and more. Compared to the price of these cameras, this is a small sum to pay to learn from a full time professional photographer. Secrets to exposure and metering for nikon secrets to the nikon autofocus system. You fell victim to the false positive af lock and it can be a heart breaker. The bulk of this guide actually comes from a single chapter that includes not only back button af, but also several other alternative focusing methods. Its far more than just a supplement to the instruction manual, this is a guide that will teach you, step by step, how. The new skylum luminar ai update 2 savings are ending on march 24. Steve perry author of secrets to the nikon autofocus system. Jun 09, 2020 i just finished my newest book, secrets to the nikon autofocus system. Apr 06, 2017 for my readers that use nikon cameras, steve perry of backcountry gallery has published a new e book secrets to the nikon autofocus system. This book, by mike hagen, is the clearest presentation of how the various nikon autofocus systems work on nikon s entire line of dslrs.
I recently stumbled upon an amazing ebook, secrets to the nikon autofocus system by steve perry. However, my subjects are typically stationary since im more of a landscapecityscape shooter. Aug 19, 2020 according to steve perry, nikon s built in afft method gives results very, very close to the lensalign tool and sw. I have two camera bodies, a nikon d810 and a nikon d850, but ill focus on the d850 as that one has the newer, more advanced settings. Each page will instill advice and confidence so youll feel completely comfortable each time you adjust your af settings in the field. Hi steve, i wanted to let you know that your new nikon af book is the best. Outstanding book, this is possibly the one in which steve s expertise shows up the most. Secrets to the nikon autofocus system by steve perry. Secrets to the nikon autofocus system by steve perry goodreads. In there he goes into detail about the nikon focus shift option. A couple days ago i was rewatching one of perry s wildlife photography videos and the plug for his book hit me square in the face. Its really quite revealing, but i certainly dont want to plagiarize his work.
I have the nikon autofocus system by hagen but find all the detailed information, and the inclusion of other nikon models, to be too much info. Ive used both, but now that ive bought the lensalign system, i will use that. Its far more than just a supplement to the instruction manual, this is a guide that will teach you, step by step, how to really use the system. I have thom hogans book about the d7100 and the nikon manual and they are very informative and well written in the case of mr. Secrets to the nikon autofocus system in reply to shutterdude apr 6, 2017 i have both books. Mar 17, 2021 in this video, ill show you my menu setup for the nikon z6ii and z7ii mirrorless cameras. Mar 12, 2018 nikon group af area mode group af prioritizes the closest subject, which was perfect for this shot of oncoming gulls. Nikon af modes for wedding and portrait use fm forums. May 16, 2019 all forums nikon pro dx slr d500, d300, d200, d100 talk change forum steve perry s new book. Backcountry gallery web store backcountry gallery web store. Steve perry new ebook exposure and metering for nikon. Im not a wildlife shooter but i follow steve all the time. In this book, steve covers the different focusing systems in the various models of the nikon cameras from the d3xxx continuing up to the d5. It can even be customized to perform powerful functions such as temporarily switching to a different autofocus afarea mode during shooting.
Steve perry is back with another great educational video, this time aimed at photographers looking to get the most out of the af on their nikon camera. Nikon d850 experience 8 desired autofocus point while shooting, and can be used as a focus lock and exposure lock button when pressed straight in. This is over 450 pages of everything i know about the nikon af system. It was the switch to back button autofocus that was awkward at first but now find it extremely helpful and enables me to shoot faster.
If you are new to photography andor nikon cameras, i cant recommend highly enough two inexpensive books by steve perry. This is a true field test loaded with real world examples, advice, and tons of tips for getting the most from all the new features. I noticed that steve perrys book secrets to the nikon autofocus system. In this video, ill show you my menu setup for the nikon z6ii and z7ii mirrorless cameras. Perry i would like to send my heart felt thanks for your efforts in. And after using the camera in theodore roosevelt national park, badlands national park. Buying a new camera inevitably leads to a few hours of playing around with it and even reading the manual. Nikon hands down for image quality which in my book is what its all about. I love everything from how it handles to its astoundingly detailed image files. Feb 25, 2021 samyang is teasing two new lenses for astrophotography. Sir, i am using a nikon p as it has no afc, i am finding it very hard to shoot birds in flight i am considering 1 nikon d 500 with nikkor 200500mm lens 2 z6 with nikkor 200500mm lens on an ftz adaptor 3 sony a7iii with sigma 150600mm lens on a sigma mb 11 adaptor i will be shooting mostly handheld can u please give me some. I have steve s other books and this follows the same easy to understand format.
Compared to the price of these cameras, this is a small sum to pay to. In this fun, factfilled 290 page book, well examine the the critical information every wildlife photographer needs to know. You will not receive your subscription until you click that link to activate it. Sure theres the autofocus section of the instruction manual, but the truth is, were only talking about a handful of pages. Steve perrys ebook exposure and metering for nikon. There are lots of tiny things you would never get on your own. He is a serious nikon shooter and shares a lot of valuable information for beginners and advanced shooters. Steve perry put together an excellent e book on the nikon autofocus system and it is worthwhile investment. Perry, steve department of biology university of ottawa. Wildlife photographer steve perry of backcountry gallery has just completed. Sep 28, 2020 dynamic you select the focus point and then the camera tracks it.
Im looking for the very best written info on how to master the focus on the d500. Secrets to the nikon autofocus system started apr 5, 2017 discussions thread. Mar 17, 2021 sir, i am using a nikon p as it has no afc, i am finding it very hard to shoot birds in flight i am considering 1 nikon d 500 with nikkor 200500mm lens 2 z6 with nikkor 200500mm lens on an ftz adaptor 3 sony a7iii with sigma 150600mm lens on a sigma mb 11 adaptor i will be shooting mostly handheld can u please give me some. His dslr autofocus book helped me with my d500 so i decided to get the mirrorless edition to learn more about my z6. Jan 23, 2018 i recently stumbled upon an amazing ebook, secrets to the nikon autofocus system by steve perry. Mirrorless edition has bern updated to include the z 67 ii. Think ill pick up a d7500 as a second camera to my d500 once the prices come down or the body goes on sale.
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