u/paykopete

Hi everyone,

I’m starting as a second shooter for a wedding photographer and I’ll be using the Nikon Z5 II (with a Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 and the Nikon 35 1.8S).

Since the Z5 II has three custom user modes (U1, U2, U3) on the dial, I want to set them up to be as efficient as possible for a wedding day workflow. I want to avoid digging into menus while things are happening.

My current plan is:

U1: Ceremony/Indoor (Low light, Auto ISO, Silent mode).
U2: Portraits & Details (ISO 100, styled shots with my kit).
U3: Fast Action (Rice exit, bouquet toss, high-speed burst).

My questions for the community:

If you were shooting a wedding with this camera, what specific settings would you "lock" into U1, U2, and U3? (e.g., Metering, AF-area mode, Shutter type).
Would you dedicate one mode specifically for Flash/Reception work, or do you prefer to stay in Manual for that?
Are there any "hidden" settings you think are essential to have saved in a User Mode to save time?

I'm also bringing a styling kit (beige fabric, museum wax, etc.) to help the main shooter with detail shots.

Would love to hear your logic on how you organize your camera dial!

Starting as a Second Shooter with Nikon Z5 II – How would you set up your U1, U2, and U3 user modes?