Nikon Z Photography Fundamentals

Photography 101 for Nikon Z

This foundational interactive Nikon Z photography course will help you make huge advances in using your Nikon Z camera.

Struggling with the technical aspects of photography?

The Nikon Z camera manuals are difficult to navigate and follow, especially if you're a new photographer.

Maybe you go to YouTube, but there's no structured way to learn there.

Let's make sense of it all in one place, in a course that takes you through foundational technical concepts using Nikon Z cameras.

A comprehensive photography course for Nikon Z users
  • 30 Video Lessons: Short, concise videos subtitled in English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Polski, and Português.
  • Personal Support: Chat & email with John, not a bot. Discounted live video sessions if you need it.
  • Four Assignments: Practical exercises allow you to receive feedback on applying what you've learned.
  • Six Tests: Six end-of-chapter exams help you reinforce learning.
  • Mobile App: Study anywhere with our mobile app for iOS & Android.

Skill: Beginner to Intermediate

Nikon Z Photography Fundamentals Course Overview

40 lessons • 7 hours of video • PDF downloads • Assignments

Chapter 1: Nikon Z Initial Setup

Chapter 1: Nikon Z Initial Setup

Learn your way around Nikon Z cameras and how to set up the basic menus. Download expanded menu PDFs.

Chapter 2: Intro to Focusing

Chapter 2: Intro to Focusing

Understand how autofocus works in Nikon Z cameras and which modes are available to you, and when to use each.

Chapter 3: Additional Focus Tools

Chapter 3: Additional Focus Tools

See how to use more advanced Nikon Z focus tools, such as tracking, back-button focus, and customizations.

Chapter 4: Intro to Exposure

Chapter 4: Intro to Exposure

What is Exposure? This chapter will make you an expert on the Exposure Triangle, critical for understanding the next chapter.

Chapter 5: Exposure Modes - PSAM

Chapter 5: Exposure Modes - PSAM

Get out of AUTO! Learn the differences between each exposure mode and when and how to use them.

Chapter 6: Exposure Metering

Chapter 6: Exposure Metering

Nail those exposures every time. See how the camera meters light, how to use the histogram, and further customize your camera.

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MEET YOUR TEACHER

John Peltier

I've been teaching in-person photography lessons since 2017, primarily to beginners using various camera models. Everyone has the same struggles, and I'm sure you do too. I've brought a proven method of addressing those struggles to these online courses.

Other than teaching, my photography passion is in storytelling. I've completed photodocumentary projects worldwide over the past 15 years, appearing in places like New York Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, and the U.S. National Park Service.

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BONUS: Camera Menu Setup Guides

While this course is generic to all Nikon Z cameras, you can download menu setup guides for the following models:

  • Nikon Z30, Z50, Z50II
  • Nikon Zf, Zfc
  • Nikon Z6, Z6II, Z6III
  • Nikon Z7, Z7II
  • Nikon Z8
  • Nikon Z9

Frequently Asked Questions

The course includes 40 instructional videos that, in total, are just over 6 hours.

Using our app, you can download the videos to your mobile device for offline viewing. This applies to the videos only. The text cannot be downloaded. There are PDFs for each module that can also be downloaded.

You'll have access forever and can come back whenever you want.

I encourage you to try out the free previews before purchase.
Full refunds may be issued within 30 days of purchase, and only if 50% or less of the course content has been accessed.

This Nikon-centric photography course is generic enough to apply to all Nikon Z mirrorless cameras, including the Z30, Z50, Zf, Zfc, and Z5 through Z9 lines.