Shooting action on the Z6II with Nikon Ambassador Jasin Boland

[@andreeazegov6521]

Thank you for a good example. I applied your recommendations to my Z6 camera. Wonderfully everything went out

[@JasinBoland]

oh thats awesome!

[@JET-Photo]

Glad to see love for the Z6II. Hard to find these days. It’s a fantastic camera.

[@JasinBoland]

It’s a wonderful piece of kit. I certainly wouldn’t be using them on the film I do if they weren’t up to the task.

[@jaym5938]

The ability of turning one way, then reverse and go the other, is amazing.

[@EdwardKilner]

I always appreciate someone who explains why they do something. It’s very helpful. Thanks!

[@JasinBoland]

Thanks so much Ed, that's very cool of you to say!

[@MichaelAres]

I never knew that 12-bit resulted in faster AF! I’ve been shooting in 14-bit.

[@JasinBoland]

it's like a turbo charge!

[@gingrai00]

I switched and agree the eye AF is better… I forgot I switched it and was marveling at how well it was picking up the eyes and wondering if there was some sort of machine learning going on and then I remembered the recommendation and that I switched it. I have my U3 and the PSAM set to 12-Bit and U1 set to 14-bit. In fact, for U3 and PSAM I turned off all the different things that might cause the processor to bog down like vignette, distortion, diffraction, show settings in live view etc. etc. I also used the uncompressed 12-bit so that there was just one less thing to do with the file…

[@csc-photo]

I'm going to post this whenever I see someone whining about AF 😆 Best camera I've ever used. Great vid, thanks! Re: 14-bit - It adds some range / depth at ISO 400 or lower. Once you're OVER 400, it doesn't really matter and you're better off in 12-bit for the added fps performance. Note that the ISO 400 cutoff is for Nikon - other cameras range from 200 to 640.

[@JasinBoland]

Oh now that’s interesting l. Can’t imagine anyone shooting under 400 action anyhow so that justifies the move even more. Thank you!

[@ronaldpollard8990]

Simply Amazing Simply Brilliant! The professional skills the craftsmanship with amazing knowledge. Just Terrific Skills

[@JasinBoland]

Thank you very much! Have to pin that one haha!

[@ronaldpollard8990]

Your Insight is incredible! FR(ForReal)

[@ogonzilla]

Very helpful 👍

[@JasinBoland]

Excellent news!

[@julianray]

Thanks for your insight on taming the focus beast in the Z6, Awesome as always Jasin!

[@JasinBoland]

Thanks champ! It’s really about just using the equipment the way it’s meant to be used.

[@057rcbartman]

Very informative Jasin cant wait for the Z9 review :)

[@JasinBoland]

That would be so cool!

[@rogeriopeccioli1616]

Thank you Jasin. Wonderful tips that I will use on my Z6II. Big hug from Brazil.

[@JasinBoland]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NikCan66]

Stunning as always. Master of every genre you cover

[@JasinBoland]

That’s super kind to say. I just have fun!

[@NikCan66]

@@JasinBoland great fun and do wonder what the new pro mirrorless version Z9 is like in comparison

[@marktvcturner2448]

Thanks for your video mate. I bought a Z6II last Friday and have shot thee shows with it so far. Coming from a D5, I've had a bit of a learning curve shooting circus, but it's performed pretty well. Cheers!

[@JasinBoland]

It's a great camera in the right hands and sounds like you have those hands!

[@J_bar_S_Photography]

I have been chasing you for years Jasin Boland. i started following your work when you did the movie The Matrix and i have always wanted to be as good as you but watching this video and seeing that you are wearing a boston red sox cap?!?! that makes me like you even more lol. Anyway, love the videos my friend. keep em coming.

[@JasinBoland]

Holy crap that’s a long time! Thank you that means so much. I think it’s just all about having fun!

[@andrewmason8691]

I thought the B must stand for Boss.

[@JasinBoland]

@@andrewmason8691 Sure does!

[@sbphotography3751]

Amazing images - high tech coupled with real skill - bravo.

[@patstevo]

Love to see how much joy this brings you mate, inspiring.

[@JasinBoland]

yeah I do have a little fun haha

[@SlayerzXtreme]

I just got my Z6 II and Im so in love with this camera! 🔥🔥🔥

[@JasinBoland]

It's a ripper camera!

[@FunMushizzle]

12bit NEF for sports is great, thanks for the tip typically not looking for HDR type shots for fast moving things. Turn it back to 14bit if you're doing landscape, really helps when you're manipulating skies etc.

[@erichramone7812]

14 bit is more detail (shades of color) “dynamic range”, quite a bit more information too. Look 12 bit is fine for most of our stuff since a lot of it gets thrown out in post processing but dynamic range is what makes pictures in a pro camera blow away pictures from a phone. Your right I discovered that trick when I got my z6II on accident. I was looking too speed up my FPS in tracking and I turned it too 12 bit orJPEG and it absolutely made a difference during continuous autofocus and tracking.

[@goldenwestdrain]

It is always great to take the items and ideas from others that work for yourself. The tape hack is great !!!!!!! I use back button focus for sure, but again to each his own. Thank you for sharing !!

[@JasinBoland]

Thanks and for the record I have started using BFB

[@redharvest100]

I just found this channel. Really appreciate the detail and straightforward way you talk about the gear.

[@JasinBoland]

Thanks Champ! So stroked you found it!

[@matthewroy5076]

I will definitely try the 12-bit suggestion.

[@oliverlane4050]

Some absolutely cracking photography there Jasin! Thank you very much for sharing your tips, some really useful ones there. I love the tape hack, I will have to try that one, anything to make them wake up that little bit quicker 😁

[@JasinBoland]

yeah right, works a treat!

[@smkunder1]

Wow, thanks so much, so many are trashing this camera. I will give this a try.

[@JasinBoland]

It’s a fabulous camera but ALL cameras need an operator!

[@blucati1521]

I’m glad I found this video. I started my photography journey two years ago, and I’m currently using the D500. I shoot motorcycle photos as well, especially action shots. I’ve been on the fence about picking up a Z6II for just about everything including action photography. So replacing my D500. However, I heard and seen reviews about how the Z6II wouldn’t be good for it, and I should stick to what I have or switch brands. After seeing this review I know I can do now as well! Great review, very helpful, and informative.

[@therookiefisherman5234]

Tell me if I am seeing thins but did the photos look soft/out of focus?

[@michaelfawcus1349]

what an awesome team 💪📷🏍️

[@bobarkow2997]

Good morning just used the setting you suggested on my Z6ll to photograph surfers. A big different from my previous settings. Do not see much of a difference from 14 bit to 12 bit after I edit in Lightroom. Thanks. Looking forward to the next firmware update in September and also for the Z9. Bob

[@JasinBoland]

Thanks Bob, too if the class with a pin for you champ. It really does make a difference!

[@rodneyturnerphoto]

@4:04 Great tip with the auto focus speed. (It's under Photo Shooting Menu>NEF (RAW) recording. 18:54 Shows a walk through.

[@JasinBoland]

Someone didn’t stay around until the end for my comprehensive setup tutorial haha but thank you for watching as much as you did!

[@rodneyturnerphoto]

@@JasinBoland Lol. I'm still watching.

[@JasinBoland]

@@rodneyturnerphoto I’ll LOL you back on that...

[@JasinBoland]

@@rodneyturnerphoto did you see it yet?

[@rodneyturnerphoto]

@@JasinBoland yep.

[@meganw.photography]

Taping the sensor is genius! I was doing surf photography yesterday and I kept missing shots waiting for my camera to boot up!!

[@JasinBoland]

Right!

[@Pomdaddy]

Great video!!! I love your work. Thanks for all the great advice on your techniques and settings. I just recently got my Z6II and can't wait to try some of your tips. Cheers and bravo. I just hit the subscribe button to make sure I don't miss any future advice.

[@JasinBoland]

Let me know how you go!

[@mkmk1983]

Thankful that I came across this piece, my urge to get a z6 ii grows stronger! Great shots :)

[@JasinBoland]

Sometimes haha

[@mkmk1983]

@@JasinBoland Got one today, can't wait to go out and shoot! 🤟

[@JasinBoland]

@@mkmk1983 What are you doing on KZbin, get out and shoot! 🤣

[@davetv8171]

Thanks for the 12 bit and manual focus ring tip, it should improve my fun with the Z6ii and Z7ii even more so!

[@JasinBoland]

The focus ring got me bad!

[@davetv8171]

@@JasinBoland it got me but I found myself with my index finger on the hood and my thumb below the camera cause of that;p

[@warrenspargo5371]

Well done Tiger!

[@JasinBoland]

Thanks Legend!

[@stevethompson8154]

I am getting a Z6ii very soon this will help me a great deal I particularly like the locking out the manual focus ring on the lens.

[@JasinBoland]

There are too really good Z6II settings video right here on my channel

[@golamashraf1464]

This video was very helpful for me, as I have seen many photographers write off the Z6 ii on sports and fast action. At the end of the day, the camera is a tool that the photographer should control, and not the other way around... a thought with which I 100% agree. Thank you very much for sharing your pro tips for fast action. Really enjoyed your shoot :)

[@JasinBoland]

That’s so kind. I’m happy that it helped you and I’m sure you will find many more things of your own to take your photography next level!

[@glennfritzsche4523]

Very informative...thank you.

[@isotechimages.9130]

Great session how could you not have fun eh. Thanks for going over your settings always interesting and helpful to see what others are doing.

[@JasinBoland]

I know right. My entire work life is fun. Make the job work for you don’t work for the job!

[@isotechimages.9130]

@@JasinBoland l just sold my KTM and now l use a Z6 so can relate to your session on all levels.

[@johnhjic2]

Hello what a good explanation of these image, you sounding like a good chap.

[@JasinBoland]

As do you! Thank you for the kind words!

[@amg247]

Great stuff not sure I'm ready to get this close yet..... I've been using wide and small for shooting cars and bikes at my local track and find it great

[@JasinBoland]

Oh please don't do what I do, it's many years of knowing where things go and always having an exit!

[@CanadianArchivist]

I’ve been wanting to upgrade from the current camera I have. I was researching the z6ii, and watched and read the camera has issues with tracking i watched your video, and it is obvious that your experience and expertise with the camera is very different than what i’ve been reading and seeing.

[@JasinBoland]

Thank you! It’s really all about using the different modes. Most just leave it on one thing and think it can do everything but it just doesn’t.

[@scorpio2fivephotography]

Awesome work...

[@Abdullah_hemida]

ooooh maaan what a great job i really love the photos

[@JasinBoland]

thank you!

[@tonnyhoevers1847]

Thank you very hopefull.

[@JackBeasleyMedia]

Hey Jasin, good video on the Z6ii. I have a Z9 and D5, but am cautiously moving to completely mirrorless and wanted a third body for my sports photography. I had a lot of trepidation in buying a Z6ii based on many other videos that basically wrote it off as an action and sports camera. The settings you include here regarding 12-bit versus 14-bit, I haven't seen from anyone else. Thanks, I look forward to using my new Z6ii as a secondary sports camera when it comes in the mail in the next few days.

[@gingrai00]

Be sure to comment on your experience with it! Mention me in the comment as I am interested in hearing your thoughts… especially on the 12-bit hack.

[@jonwagstaff1879]

Thanks for this

[@stuanddawnstravels]

Brilliant thank you

[@JasinBoland]

My pleasure

[@victorlim5077]

Great tips. Especially on the 12bit vs 14 bit, improving the AF performance. 👍

[@JasinBoland]

Yeah first discovered that on the d800

[@MDanceInc]

Great content....subscribed and liked

[@JasinBoland]

Awesome thank you!

[@jamesss1953]

Really superb technique here; what was your camera settings to even attempt this ‘fast’ subject capture???

[@matthewroy5076]

My dream job.

[@JasinBoland]

mine too

[@jonathanpastran]

which lenses did you use in the filming, how about the 24-70 f4 nikon? best regard.

[@JasinBoland]

All that info is in the video. Thank you for watching!

[@roshana78]

When to use electronic shutter and when to use michanical shutter?

[@jay-by1se]

I have trouble believing it can really catch focus that fast.

[@JasinBoland]

Its incredible!

[@4CardsMan]

If you're photographing birds in flight, 1/1500 works the best. If you go slower, the pattern of the feathers on the bird's wing are blurred. But, I take your point on shooting slower for most subjects.

[@JasinBoland]

My buddy who shoots only BIF say 200-4000 is best except in the rain and snow then you want to drop the shutter.

[@4CardsMan]

@@JasinBoland Believe it or not, I used to photograph seagulls in flight from a moving ferry with a Hasselblad 501 C/M and 350mm lens, at its maximum aperture of f/5.6. The feathers were always blurred when photographing with the leaf shutter maxed out at 1/500. But when I acquired a 203FE, I was able to go up to 1/2000, so I used the fastest shutter speed that would work at f/5.6, and still render some detail in the brightest feathers using Portra 400 NC. Based on the comments here, I probably could have stopped down to f/8 and used a slightly slower speed.

[@ChiliMcFly1]

Excellent !!! do you back button focus ?

[@JasinBoland]

No, I talk about that in the video. My brain won’t let me.

[@RyanTroy]

Can't wait until im able to put Nikon Ambassador in my title and intro screen...

[@JasinBoland]

haha it was my dream too and dreams happen, hang in there!

[@JasinBoland]

I wish I had your voice and your vids are cool!

[@RyanTroy]

@@JasinBoland thank you! I definitely will.

[@MusicAndOtherColors]

In my Camera Z62 I dont have the a12 ''Manual focus ring in AF mode'' why ? the a autofocus menu stops at a11Built-in assist illumination

[@JasinBoland]

It might be because you didn’t have a lens with that capability

[@elenakipriotis1166]

@@JasinBoland thank you. Yes maybe , I use lenses for DSLR with adaptor, good to know

[@benjaminjohnson4697]

anybody know the name of that shoulder strap? looks great

[@JasinBoland]

BlackRapid sport

[@benjaminjohnson4697]

@@JasinBoland Thanks!

[@carlmcneill1139]

I have an air show coming up next weekend. Taking pictures of fast planes should be similar to shooting a bike in action. Would I use the same settings or do you think there's something different I should try?

[@JasinBoland]

Planes are so much bigger you should have no problems. Try the large rectangle area in the center. Having it central is more intuitive like using a sight or scope.

[@carlmcneill1139]

@@JasinBoland yes they are bigger but they'll be further away and moving fast.

[@RayShaw]

What camera strap are you using?

[@JasinBoland]

BlackRapid sport

[@philiplewis1600]

Great video will these settings work on a z6 ?

[@JasinBoland]

They sure will but not so responsive because the 2 has a different processor. There’s another video on here that is pretty much just Z6 settings but work for all Z cameras and most dslr.

[@CincyPhotography]

focus probably sucks with ftz adapter

[@JasinBoland]

Why?

[@NikCan66]

What is the name of the camera harness ?

[@JasinBoland]

BlackRapid, the original and the BEST!

[@NikCan66]

@@JasinBoland thats superb news and thanks again

[@SolamenteVees]

Impossible! Fantastic results from a consumer-grade Nikon? (kidding) Ordering my Z6ii/24-70 f/4 next week

[@markshirley01]

were the video clips on a Nikon

[@JasinBoland]

Yeah z6II, all the details in the about section