Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera with 12-28mm Lens
Model: 1781
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Video Capture
Audio Recording | LPCM Audio AAC Audio |
External Recording Modes | HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p up to 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps |
Recording Limit | No |
Broadcast Output | NTSC/PAL |
IP Streaming | Yes |
Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
Internal Recording Modes | H.264/MOV/MP4 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps |
Still Image Capture
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 1.76 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.7 x 7.4 x 5.1" |
Monitor
Display Size | 3.0" |
Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
Resolution | 1,040,000 Dot |
Key Specs
Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body |
Other I/O | 1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) |
Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 4.2 |
Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
Battery Type | 1 x EN-EL25 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.6 VDC, 1120 mAh (Approx. 330 Shots) |
Internal Recording Modes | H.264/MOV/MP4 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps |
External Recording Modes | HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p up to 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 21.51 Megapixel Effective: 20.8 Megapixel |
Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
Image Sensor | 23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C) CMOS |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Video I/O | 1 x Micro-HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output |
Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input |
Image Stabilization | Digital (Video Only) |
ISO Sensitivity Range | Photo 100 to 51,200 Video 100 to 25,600 |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 11 fps at 20.8 MP |
Interface
Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS App Name: SnapBridge Functionality: Access Stored Files, Firmware Update, Remote Control *As of September, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 4.2 |
Other I/O | 1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) |
Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input |
Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body |
Video I/O | 1 x Micro-HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | GPS *Via Connected Smartphone |
Imaging
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 21.51 Megapixel Effective: 20.8 Megapixel |
Crop Factor | 1.5x |
Image Stabilization | Digital (Video Only) |
Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Built-In ND Filter | No |
Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
Image Sensor | 23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C) CMOS |
General
Weight | 12.3 oz / 350 g (Body Only) |
Battery Type | 1 x EN-EL25 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.6 VDC, 1120 mAh (Approx. 330 Shots) |
Shoe Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe |
Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5 x 2.9 x 2.3" / 128 x 73.5 x 59.5 mm |
Focus
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Autofocus Sensitivity | -4.5 to +19 EV |
Autofocus Points | Photo, Video Phase Detection: 209 |
Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
Flash
Flash Modes | First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
Built-In Flash/Light | No |
External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount |
Dedicated Flash System | iTTL |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/200 Second |
Exposure Control
Continuous Shooting | Up to 11 fps at 20.8 MP |
Shutter Type | Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter |
Self-Timer | 2/10-Second Delay |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Seconds Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Seconds Electronic Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Seconds |
Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode, Time Mode |
ISO Sensitivity Range | Photo 100 to 51,200 Video 100 to 25,600 |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Matrix, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | -4 to 17 EV |
White Balance | 2500 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade |
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The Nikon Z30 is clearly designed with content creators in mind, particularly those intending to film vlogging-style content. It captures 4K/30p video from the full width of the sensor and 1080p video at 120 fps.
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Vlogging, streaming and social media content.
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Advanced video production or stills photographers (you're better off with the Z50, which has an EVF).
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The Nikon Z 30 is a good vlogging camera. It's quite portable but a tad on the bigger side for walk-and-talk-style vlogs. Still, its fully articulated touchscreen makes it easy to monitor yourself while recording, and it gets bright enough to combat glare on sunny days.
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Portable design., Bright, fully articulated screen., Fae tracking works well in video.
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Prone to overheating when recording in 4k., No IBIS.
First introduced in June 2022 , Nikon Z30 is a 21.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, weather-sealed body, Fully articulated touch screen and Nikon Z lens mount.
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Unlimited Video Recording (no 30min limit), Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi), Bluetooth Connectivity, Articulating Screen, 4K at 30fps and FHD at 120fps Video Recording, No crop on 4K Videos, Touch Screen, Face Detection Focusing, 21.0MP - High Resolution Sensor, 51.200 Max ISO, 209 Focus Points, 1.040k...
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No Sensor shift Image Stabilization, No Built-in Viewfinder, No External Viewfinder Option, Low Battery Life: 330 shots
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The Nikon Z 30 is Nikon's newest mirrorless camera for content creators; lets take a look at the camera and see if it's worth getting.
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What’s welcome here is the usual Nikon attention to detail, responsive performance and robust construction, with access to a very wide, well-supported system of lenses and accessories, not only from Nikon but third party manufacturers too.
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Attention to detail, Responsive performance, Robust construction, Great ecosystem, Affordable, Easy to use
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Can get expensive with kits and extras, No eye-level viewfinder or integral flash, Pretty large
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Even without the flash, the Nikon Z30 is an absolute gem. There’s just so much to like in this small system. Mirrorless cameras are typically a little smaller than their mirror-equipped DSLR counterparts, and manufacturers are certainly getting them smaller. But often, there’s a trade off somewhere.
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Surprisingly compact, Solid images, Excellent controls, Vari-angle touchscreen means selfies are supported!, Supports WiFi via app, Charges over Type C USB (and can be perpetually powered that way), Great value
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Lacks a viewfinder, Needs an onboard flash
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While we have few complaints about the Z30’s imaging performance, without the Z50 ’s EVF, framing shots outdoors in bright sunlight with the Z30 was a matter of point-and-guess in many situations.
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This all-in-one for online content creators simplifies the process of making videos for the internet.
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Front-facing screen makes framing up shots easier. Excellent low-light performance. Great eye-detecting autofocus. Direct streaming to Twitch and YouTube. Affordable for creators on a budget.
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Camera interface is unintuitive for beginners. Creator kit accessories are fine, but you can find cheaper alternatives.
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The Nikon Z30 is a great little vlogging camera for capturing day-to-day 4K video. The controls and touch interface are easy to get your head around and the interchangeable lens mount offers great versatility, but it has a lot of competition.
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Compact and lightweight design, Beginner-friendly controls, Interchangeable lens mount offers more versatility, You want a 4K vlogging camera: While the Z30 isn’t short of competitors, the camera is compact, beginner-friendly and capable of producing some punchy 4K video.
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No in-body image stabilisation, Lacks features found on similarly-priced rivals, You want a camera to take photos: While the Z30 does produce some nice stills, I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone with no interest in video. This is a vlogging camera first.
The Nikon Z30 is Nikon’s cheapest mirrorless camera. It’s an APS-C model that joins the range just below the existing Nikon Z50 and Z fc , but while it shares a lot of the technology in these cameras, it has no viewfinder.
This is not a typical review, but rather a comparison of the two cameras, with a focus on the firmware differences that most reviews skip over. I will ignore most of the physical differences (EVF, flippy vs. tilting screen, etc.) as they are quite obvious.
as title says. Camera over heats after 45 of video and nikon wont upload a firmware update to fix this...
Camera gives a bay great quality but the battery life is really bad.
I bought this item 2weeks ago and don't like it at all but as it is a camera it is none return able
The Nikon Z30 with both lenses is the best entry level mirrorless camera setup you can buy.
The camera is great. Though it does take a lot of getting used to. I appreciate that it's not a point and shoot but having to take off the lens cap before a photo take some getting used to. The instructions also are long and a lot of reading. I will start to use it shortly and view the results.
I've been using Nikon equipment for over 50 years and this one does not disappoint. I had no experience with mirrorless cameras, but this seems to work just fine for my needs. It does quality stills and pretty good video, though it tends to be a little less smooth when moving than I'd like.
Honestly a great company went above and beyond, item that I ordered even arrived prior to expectation.
Gorgeous piece of tech for entry level vloggers and still photographers. Compact, well built with a myriad of camera settings that would please the more seasoned photographer despite the lack of an electronic viewfinder.
Bought this for video work and it works great and even better when rigged up to pro audio and a gimbal
- 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
- UHD 4K30p and Full HD 120p Video
- Live Stream at 60p, In-Camera Time-Lapse
- Vlogging-Optimized Design
- Hybrid AF with Eye and Face Detection
- 3" 1.04m-Dot Free-Angle Touchscreen LCD
- ISO 100-51200, Up to 11 fps Shooting
- Built-In Stereo Mic, Ext. Mic Compatible
- Tally Lamp & Dedicated Selfie Controls
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