Taking A Deep Dive into Nikon Z

Tuesdays 5 pm west coast time, February 8 – March 1, 2022

The Nikon Z6 and Z7 series cameras are among best full-frame mirrorless cameras available today, combining a high-resolution 45.7MP sensor with burst speeds up to 10fps and 4K video performance. Z cameras are feature rich and unlocking them is the key to having success. Paul’s Photo invites you to join Lindsay Silverman, professional photographer and 34-year Nikon veteran who has worked with the Z Series cameras since their introduction to learn how to control the Nikon Z6 and Z7 series cameras, from the buttons and dials, customizing the camera and NIKKOR Z lenses and unlocking the power of the varied menu settings.

In this 4-part online seminar, Lindsay will take a “Deep Dive” into the Z6 and Z7 series mirrorless cameras and NIKKOR Z lenses and will help you understand the best ways to use the technology and learn how to customize the Z cameras to achieve maximum results in your creative image making.

1. Overview of features and technologies

• Nikon Z Thought + Process
• Exploring NIKKOR Z Lenses – The next generation of NIKKOR glass
• Adapting F-Mount NIKKOR using the Mount Adapter FTZ

2. Exploring the Photo Shooting Menu

• What means what and why
• Customizing the i-Menu
• Customizing MY Menu

3. Making the camera yours

• Exploring the Custom Settings Menu
• AF Modes and How to Use them
• Saving the settings you use

4. Using the Control Ring

• Change everything quickly
• Focus Shift Shooting
• Exploring the Video Menu

ABOUT LINDSAY SILVERMAN

Lindsay Silverman was General Manager of Nikon House where he was responsible for managing and training the staff, hosting gallery shows and working collaboratively with various PR and advertising agencies from 1986 – 1993. Nikon House gave Lindsay the chance to rub shoulders and learn from some of the most iconic and legendary names in the photo industry; Jay Maisel, Eddie Adams, Bill Eppridge, Galen Rowell, John Shaw, Joe McNally just to name a few. Even today, those encounters continue to inspire and motivate his work.

He has also held the following positions at Nikon: General Manager of 35mm professional Systems and Accessories, Manager of NIKKOR Lenses and Nikon Speedlights, Senior Technical Manager DSLR Products and as the Sr. Product Manager for DSLR, NIKKOR, Speedlight and Nikon’s Z System mirrorless products. Additionally, Lindsay acted as a company spokesperson where he worked with media, influencers and partners about new product introductions, answered technical questions and many times, wrote and illustrated techniques for their publications – both on-line and in print. Lindsay retired from Nikon in February of 2019 after 34 years to further his commitment to promoting photography.

In his capacity as a professional photographer, Lindsay was a contributing editor and photographer for Nikon World magazine for more than sixteen years with his column: Hands On. His photography has been featured in several photo industry publications including Popular Photography, American Photography, Petersen’s Photographic, PC Photo, Digital Photo, Studio Photography and Design and Shutterbug magazine as well as having his photography featured in several books about Long Island and New York City.

Website: lindsaysilverman.smugmg.com

By purchasing this class, you agree to the terms of the cancellation policy.