Just something to try: LLM AI systems like ChatGPT have “read” camera manuals, etc. So the next time you have forgotten how to do “X” with your camera system, or perform some editing function in Photoshop, try asking your question to a system like ChatGPT.
Below is an example I entered into ChatGPT:
How to display the histogram in the EVF of a Nikon Z9?
(Reply)
To display the histogram in the electronic viewfinder (EVF) on your Nikon Z9, follow these steps:
1. **Turn on the Camera**: Make sure your Nikon Z9 is turned on.
2. **Access the Menu**: Press the `MENU` button on the back of the camera to open the main menu.
3. **Go to the Custom Settings Menu**: Use the multi-selector to scroll to the Custom Settings Menu, which is represented by the pencil icon.
4. **Select `d` Shooting/display**: Scroll down to the `d` (Shooting/display) section and press `OK`.
5. **Choose `d8` Apply Settings to Live View**: Scroll to `d8 Apply settings to live view` and press `OK`. This ensures that the settings (including exposure) are reflected in the EVF.
6. **Enable Histogram Display**:
- In the same Shooting/display menu, scroll down to find `d13 Viewfinder display format`.
- Select `d13 Viewfinder display format` and press `OK`.
- Choose an option that includes the histogram. Depending on your preference, you can select "Custom" and enable the histogram along with other information.
7. **Check EVF**: Once you've selected the desired settings, half-press the shutter button to exit the menu and return to shooting mode. You should now see the histogram in the EVF.
8. **Toggle Info Display (if needed)**: If the histogram doesn't appear, press the `DISP` button to cycle through different display modes until the histogram is shown.
These steps should help you set up your Nikon Z9 to display the histogram in the EVF.
Below is an example I entered into ChatGPT:
How to display the histogram in the EVF of a Nikon Z9?
(Reply)
To display the histogram in the electronic viewfinder (EVF) on your Nikon Z9, follow these steps:
1. **Turn on the Camera**: Make sure your Nikon Z9 is turned on.
2. **Access the Menu**: Press the `MENU` button on the back of the camera to open the main menu.
3. **Go to the Custom Settings Menu**: Use the multi-selector to scroll to the Custom Settings Menu, which is represented by the pencil icon.
4. **Select `d` Shooting/display**: Scroll down to the `d` (Shooting/display) section and press `OK`.
5. **Choose `d8` Apply Settings to Live View**: Scroll to `d8 Apply settings to live view` and press `OK`. This ensures that the settings (including exposure) are reflected in the EVF.
6. **Enable Histogram Display**:
- In the same Shooting/display menu, scroll down to find `d13 Viewfinder display format`.
- Select `d13 Viewfinder display format` and press `OK`.
- Choose an option that includes the histogram. Depending on your preference, you can select "Custom" and enable the histogram along with other information.
7. **Check EVF**: Once you've selected the desired settings, half-press the shutter button to exit the menu and return to shooting mode. You should now see the histogram in the EVF.
8. **Toggle Info Display (if needed)**: If the histogram doesn't appear, press the `DISP` button to cycle through different display modes until the histogram is shown.
These steps should help you set up your Nikon Z9 to display the histogram in the EVF.
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