Nikon Z 7 User Manual

68 Shooting Controls
Shooting Controls
This chapter describes controls that can be used during
shooting.
Press the mode dial lock
release and rotate the mode
dial to choose from the
following modes:
• b Auto: A “point-and-shoot”
mode in which the camera
sets exposure and hue
(0 41, 45).
• P Programmed auto: The camera sets shutter speed and aperture
for optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in
other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera
settings.
• S Shutter-priority auto: You choose the shutter speed; the camera
selects the aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur
motion.
• A Aperture-priority auto: You choose the aperture; the camera
selects the shutter speed for best results. Use to blur
backgrounds or bring both foreground and background into
focus.
• MManual: You control both shutter speed and aperture. Set
shutter speed to “bulb” or “time” for long time-exposures.
• U1, U2, U3 User settings modes: Assign frequently-used settings to
these positions for quick recall.
The Mode Dial
Mode dial
Mode dial lock release

Nikon Z 7 Specifications

General

Camera Type	Mirrorless
Sensor Resolution	45.7 megapixels
Sensor Type	CMOS
Image Processor	EXPEED 6
Lens Mount	Nikon Z mount
ISO Range	64-25600 (expandable to 32-102400)
Continuous Shooting	9 fps
Video Resolution	4K UHD at 30p
Battery	EN-EL15b
Weight	675 g (body only)
Dimensions	134 x 100.5 x 67.5 mm
Weather Sealing	Yes
Sensor Size	35.9 x 23.9 mm
Shutter Speed	1/8000 to 30 seconds
Viewfinder	Electronic, 3.69 million dots
Screen	3.2-inch tilting touchscreen, 2.1 million dots
Autofocus System	493-point phase-detection
Image Stabilization	5-axis in-body stabilization
Storage Media	XQD card slot
Battery Life	Approx. 330 shots