Nikon Zf Set-up: I just bought a new Nikon Zf. To start with its Set-up process, I went to YouTube and followed one of the vlogger’s instructions on how to set-up the camera. After...

mannix511 Loc: Mission Hills, L.A., CA

I just bought a new Nikon Zf. To start with its Set-up process, I went to YouTube and followed one of the vlogger’s instructions on how to set-up the camera. After some twicking and adjustments, I tried taking several pictures on Aperture mode. But when I tried to view the pictures, what appears on the View screen are the Metering modes like Matrix, Center Weighted, Spot, etc. and nothing else. No pictures! Did I make a boo-boo on the set-up and adjustments?

maxlieberman Loc: 19027

Hard to say without knowing how you set it up. I set up my Z8 using Steve Perry's video on the subject, and it works just the way I want it to.

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

I had a similar experience. It seems that there were more setup videos and spreadsheets online when I setup my D cameras, 800, 810 and 850. The Zf is a recent release so I’m expecting more setup guides to be posted in the coming months. Steve Perry hasn’t done the Zf yet. I recently found a Zf setup video on the Ken Rockwell website. I’m going to give it a try. Good luck.

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

mannix511 wrote:

I just bought a new Nikon Zf. To start with its Set-up process, I went to YouTube and followed one of the vlogger’s instructions on how to set-up the camera. After some twicking and adjustments, I tried taking several pictures on Aperture mode. But when I tried to view the pictures, what appears on the View screen are the Metering modes like Matrix, Center Weighted, Spot, etc. and nothing else. No pictures! Did I make a boo-boo on the set-up and adjustments?

Is there any chance that set up is covered in the manual?

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

mannix511 wrote:

I just bought a new Nikon Zf. To start with its Set-up process, I went to YouTube and followed one of the vlogger’s instructions on how to set-up the camera. After some twicking and adjustments, I tried taking several pictures on Aperture mode. But when I tried to view the pictures, what appears on the View screen are the Metering modes like Matrix, Center Weighted, Spot, etc. and nothing else. No pictures! Did I make a boo-boo on the set-up and adjustments?

Load your images in the computer, are they there?
If yes, then you may have your view screen set to exposure modes. You may have done something in setting up the camera that over rides your ability to view your images.

wingclui44 Loc: CT USA

I have received my Nikon Zf yesterday to pair with my 10 years old Df, I down-loaded the reference Guide from internet. That is a complete user's manual. I have no problem to set it up because the Df which I have been using for so long. I love my Df, now the new Zf. The Zf will be only used for prime lenses. This is my first serious mirrorless digi camera, I do have an Olympus Micro 4/3.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

There are lots of online setup guides. Look at several. As for your current situation, resetting the camera should get it back to its original state.

https://www.google.com/search?q=reset+nikon+zf&oq=reset+nikon+zf&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQRRhA0gEIMzc5MGowajSoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

mannix511 Loc: Mission Hills, L.A., CA

Thanks. I will try that suggestion of resetting the camera. Looks like I haven’t done anything wrong during the set up process because I followed the instructions to the dot.

tcthome Loc: NJ

mannix511 wrote:

I just bought a new Nikon Zf. To start with its Set-up process, I went to YouTube and followed one of the vlogger’s instructions on how to set-up the camera. After some twicking and adjustments, I tried taking several pictures on Aperture mode. But when I tried to view the pictures, what appears on the View screen are the Metering modes like Matrix, Center Weighted, Spot, etc. and nothing else. No pictures! Did I make a boo-boo on the set-up and adjustments?

User Manual for ZF. pg47 try pressing the Multiselector up or down. Not sure this will work but does on my D810.

https://download.nikonimglib.com/archive6/KThmi00zfTeu06202qz22hhbgd40/ZfUMEUR_(En)01.pdf

mannix511 Loc: Mission Hills, L.A., CA

I haven’t tried viewing the images in my pc due I’m out of the country. If the SD card loads the pics in my pc and I would be able to view it, then I must have done something wrong during the camera set up.

mannix511 Loc: Mission Hills, L.A., CA

Thanks.

Orphoto Loc: Oregon

You are on a trip so you are in a pinch. Dont know the zf but here is usual answer for modern nikons. As mentioned above, when in playback/review mode, youscroll through availabe screens by tapping up or down on the multi-selector.

To enable or disable which ones are available, in the menu system, go to playback menu and choose playback display options. If iin doubt pick all just to see whst thry are, then go back and deselect the ones you dont care about.

Saycheeze Loc: Ct

Push the display button if the Zf has one

BurghByrd Loc: Pittsburgh

mannix511 wrote:

I just bought a new Nikon Zf. To start with its Set-up process, I went to YouTube and followed one of the vlogger’s instructions on how to set-up the camera. After some twicking and adjustments, I tried taking several pictures on Aperture mode. But when I tried to view the pictures, what appears on the View screen are the Metering modes like Matrix, Center Weighted, Spot, etc. and nothing else. No pictures! Did I make a boo-boo on the set-up and adjustments?

DON'T reset the camera. There are various display options for viewing the shot one of which provides just the parameters. Press the display button to cycle through them one of which should be just the image.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

mannix511 wrote:

I just bought a new Nikon Zf. To start with its Set-up process, I went to YouTube and followed one of the vlogger’s instructions on how to set-up the camera. After some twicking and adjustments, I tried taking several pictures on Aperture mode. But when I tried to view the pictures, what appears on the View screen are the Metering modes like Matrix, Center Weighted, Spot, etc. and nothing else. No pictures! Did I make a boo-boo on the set-up and adjustments?

There is a quick start guide included with every new camera. Just use that for first pics. For more detailed understanding, sit down with your camera, and manual, or book or medium of your choice, and go through all the settings as you are viewing the manual, or book or medium of your choice.