Z8 - setup to use a button as a toggle without holding it

[Viathelens]

I think, at least I think I did this on the Z9, I can set a button to toggle between functions where I can hit the button and it moves to the new setting until I hit it again. This is instead of the toggle where I have to hold the button down. Any insights on this would be appreciated. I keep looking in the manual and online and just can't get it figured out and I need to get it done today. Too many options...

 

[Cameron T]

f2: Custom Controls (Shooting)

onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com

recall shooting function, just don't use the 'hold' version.

Edit from later on: the hold version is the toggle, the non hold is the one that you have to hold (turns out I need to read the manual more myself).

 

[Viathelens]

f2: Custom Controls (Shooting)

onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com

recall shooting function, just don't use the 'hold' version.

I've been checking that whole section out...I'll do it again. Trying to get two cameras set up ahead of time and the names that Nikon uses can be confusing. And, way too many choices!

 

[Cameron T]

I think this is one of the easier ones to understand, it's named really well for what the intended use is. Some of it is more difficult than it needs to be though.

If it's the same camera body, just copy the settings over?

 

[Viathelens]

I think this is one of the easier ones to understand, it's named really well for what the intended use is. Some of it is more difficult than it needs to be though.

If it's the same camera body, just copy the settings over?

When and If I get them right I can do that. I know this setting, but the way it works is you have to keep your finger on it to use it. I want to click it, shoot in that altered mode, then click it again to go back to the original setting.

 

[Cameron T]

Yes, because you're trying to use the hold version. Use the non hold version, and it should work that way.

 

[Viathelens]

Yes, because you're trying to use the hold version. Use the non hold version, and it should work that way.

That setting will not hold on my camera, it requires me to hold the button down while I shoot. Maybe it is not possible to do what I want, but I do seem to recall doing it with the Z9. I'll keep looking.

 

[Cameron T]

I'm 99.99999% sure you can, and you need to use a different button for it (because for some reason, nikon doesn't allow all buttons to be more customizable).

 

[BillW]

That setting will not hold on my camera, it requires me to hold the button down while I shoot. Maybe it is not possible to do what I want, but I do seem to recall doing it with the Z9. I'll keep looking.

I think the “hold” version is the one that toggles. The camera is holding, not you. Give that a try.

 

[Cameron T]

I think the “hold” version is the one that toggles. The camera is holding, not you. Give that a try.

ah, yep. I had it backwards. Goes to show what I get for not reading the manual myself.

 

[Viathelens]

ah, yep. I had it backwards. Goes to show what I get for not reading the manual myself.

Well, it is a bit confusing, to say the least! I'll continue to investigate it. I do know how to set up for recall settings and that may end up being what I have to do. Thanks.

 

[Gov]

It would be easier to understand if the manual said: "Recall shooting functions (camera hold) or (hold by camera)" rather than just "Recall shooting functions (hold).

 

[Viathelens]

It would be easier to understand if the manual said: "Recall shooting functions (camera hold) or (hold by camera)" rather than just "Recall shooting functions (hold).

O' heck...why make it easy!

 

[Ricky Simpson]

Not sure if I understand your question completely. But going to F6 and changing to ON is one of my favorite settings changes on the Z9/Z8.

This allows you to NOT have to hold a button while you roll a wheel to change a setting. F6 ON allows you to tap the button for the setting you want to change (such as ISO, focus modes, etc.) and roll the wheel without holding the button...then tap again to lock the changes setting.

Hope this helps and sorry if it is not what you are looking for.

 

[Viathelens]

Not sure if I understand your question completely. But going to F6 and changing to ON is one of my favorite settings changes on the Z9/Z8.

This allows you to NOT have to hold a button while you roll a wheel to change a setting. F6 ON allows you to tap the button for the setting you want to change (such as ISO, focus modes, etc.) and roll the wheel without holding the button...then tap again to lock the changes setting.

Hope this helps and sorry if it is not what you are looking for.

That might be useful, thanks. I think I have to use recall settings to get what I want. All tips are appreciated.

 

[arbitrage]

In Nikon land the camera "holds" the setting. Nikon uses no modifier for when the user holds in the button and "hold" to toggle.
In Sony land the user "holds" the setting. Sony uses the "hold" and "toggle" terms.
This is why shooting multiple brands is sometimes a PITA.

 

[Tom-Neth]

@arbitrage This is one of the reasons I returned to the Nikon family. 2 systems is very confusing, also for my camera bags