Nikon Z9 Grid Question
Apr 23, 2023 15:37:19 #
Hello all,
I am pulling my hair out & need some guidance. Normally, I set up the grid on all my cameras. However, I have been singularly unsuccessful at setting up the grid (view finder and LCD screen) on my Z9. Either I'm stupid or blind, but I cannot figure out how to set up the 3 x 3 grid on my Z9 for use while I am shooting. It's on the playback screen, but NOT on my viewfinder or on the LCD WHILE I'm shooting. It's important to me because I use the grid as a guide when composing a shot.
Thanks in advance
I am pulling my hair out & need some guidance. Normally, I set up the grid on all my cameras. However, I have been singularly unsuccessful at setting up the grid (view finder and LCD screen) on my Z9. Either I'm stupid or blind, but I cannot figure out how to set up the 3 x 3 grid on my Z9 for use while I am shooting. It's on the playback screen, but NOT on my viewfinder or on the LCD WHILE I'm shooting. It's important to me because I use the grid as a guide when composing a shot.
Thanks in advance
Apr 23, 2023 15:48:03 #
MadMikeOne wrote:
Hello all, br br I am pulling my hair out & n... (show quote)
Custom settings menu d16 and d19
Apr 23, 2023 20:40:23 #
jkm757 wrote:
Custom settings menu d16 and d19
Tried those, but only puts the grid on the display - not in the viewfinder or the rear screen. I need it while actually taking the shot. Seems as though this option is NA on the Z9.
Thank you for trying though!!
Apr 24, 2023 00:29:46 #
Apr 24, 2023 06:05:48 #
Apr 24, 2023 06:35:53 #
coolhanduke wrote:
Did you google your question? A YouTube video usually exists.
I ALWAYS google it before posting a question. Before I google, I read the manual (refer to my "signature"). There were way more possibilities than I had time to slough through!
Apr 24, 2023 06:36:37 #
gwilliams6 wrote:
Will take a look when I get back in from this AM's shoot. Thank you!
Apr 24, 2023 06:37:35 #
coolhanduke wrote:
Did you google your question? A YouTube video usually exists.
I think Mr. Williams already nailed it.
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Apr 24, 2023 12:30:07 #
MadMikeOne wrote:
Will take a look when I get back in from this AM's shoot. Thank you!
You are welcome. This video shows how to set it up in the Z9. I just did a Google search and found it in a few seconds.
Cheers and best to you.
Apr 24, 2023 12:32:42 #
Apr 24, 2023 14:34:17 #
Thanks, all. None of these work for displaying the grid while actually shooting. Those only show the grid AFTER the shot is taken. None of the options in "D shooting/display" allow a framing grid to be displayed in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen while shooting the image. I tried them all prior to posting the question. Either I am missing something or this is just not an option in the Z9. My firmware IS up-to-date (3.10).
Apr 24, 2023 14:36:05 #
gwilliams6 wrote:
Saw this one when I did my google search, but it's not for the Z9.
Apr 24, 2023 15:56:55 #
Apr 24, 2023 16:52:35 #
bjojade wrote:
You could solve this problem with a sharpie. :)
Hah! Never thought of that. I may have to.
Apr 24, 2023 16:54:15 #
MadMikeOne wrote:
Saw this one when I did my google search, but it's not for the Z9.
Possibly the you tube is for Z6&7 ? Its verrrrry simple and straight forward with those. Their "Display" menu is rather simple and short.
OTOH Ive found two oddities or failures the Z6&7 firmware so Im about ready to believe youve likewise found a failure in the Z9. In classic UHH fashion, youve got plenty of guessing bozos posting links ... but NOT ONE hands-on Z9 user has yet plainly said "Ive got grids in the monitor and EVF, while shooting, and this was my menu path." Not a one :-(
BTW I dont recall any reply suggesting to call Nikon to have them walk you thru it.
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