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Customizing Your Nikon Z63 Camera

Feb 11, 2025

Customizing the Nikon Z63 Camera

Introduction

  • Changes made to the Nikon Z63 to suit personal preferences.
  • Omar Gonzalez is a well-known portrait and event photographer known for capturing emotion.

Initial Setup

  1. Turn Off IBIS

    • Important to turn off to prevent noise.

  2. Change File Name

    • Set to "Z63" for easy identification.

  3. Image Quality Settings

    • Change shooting mode from JPEG to RAW + JPEG for better quality.

  4. Autofocus Assist Light

    • Turn off the green autofocus assist light in the menu.

Autofocus Configuration

  1. Back Button Focus

    • Turn off shutter button focus; use the AF-ON button instead.

  2. Store Autofocus Points by Orientation

    • Configure in Menu A5 for different camera orientations.

  3. Limit Autofocus Modes

    • Adjust in Menu A8 to simplify and remove unnecessary modes.

Custom Controls

  1. Button Assignments

    • Assign autofocus modes to three customizable buttons.
    • Important for capturing fleeting moments in event photography.

  2. Command Dial Configuration

    • Switch default dial functions, e.g., aperture to back and shutter speed to front.
    • Customize based on personal muscle memory (Canon user habits).

  3. Autofocus Area & Mode

    • Set more frequently used settings on the more convenient rear dial.

  4. Record Movie Button

    • Repurpose to quickly select autofocus area.

Autofocus Confirmation

  • Enable in Menu A10 for visual confirmation (green indicator) of focus.

Additional Settings

  1. Lens Control Wheel

    • Disable to prevent accidental changes.

  2. Display Button Function

    • Use for 3D tracking mode setup.

  3. Emergency Focus Point

    • Use front function button for immediate focus adjustment.

  4. Display Mode Cycling

    • Reassign display functions to avoid losing functionality.

  5. Center Autofocus Point

    • Assign joystick press to reset focus point position more conveniently.

Additional Remarks

  • Considerations for video custom button setup available upon request.
  • Suggestions for Nikon to allow more customizable buttons like the trash button.

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