The Z30 is Nikon's entry APS-C mirrorless camera using the Z mount, with an emphasis on vlogging/video creation
- Sensor: 20mp APS-C (DX)
- 23.5 x 15.7mm (DX)
- BSI (backside illumination) CMOS sensor
- no AA filter
- no sensor-based IS
- ISP: EXPEED 6
- Mount:
- Nikon Z-mount
- F-mount lens usage via optional FTZ adapter
- Images:
- Maximum size: 5568 x 3712 JPEG or NEF raw (12 or 14-bit)
- Aspect ratios: 3:2, 1:1, and 16:9
- Buffer: maximum 11 fps continuous (30 shot 14-bit compressed raw buffer, 35 12-bit compressed)
- Video:
- 4K/30/25/24P (144 Mbps internal), full frame downsampled
- 1080P/120/100/60/50/25/24 (? Mbps internal), full frame downsampled
- H.264/MPEG4 with stereo PCM or AAC audio, MP4 or MOV container
- Electronic VR for video (some additional crop)
- HDMI clean output via connector at 8-bit 4.2.0 format for both HD and 4K
- HDMI jack is Type D (micro)
- microphone jack
- Shutter:
- mechanical: 30 sec to 1/4000 sec, tested to 150k cycles
- electronic: 30 sec to 1/2000 sec
- bulb, time
- electronic front curtain option
- Exposure:
- matrix, center-weighted, spot metering, highlight-weighted metering
- -5 to +5EV exposure compensation
- 9 white balance settings (plus Auto and Custom), 2500 to 10,000K
- ISO 100-51200 (plus Auto,102400- 204800 boosts); video max 25600
- Focus:
- 209-point selectable phase detect (covers 87% horizontal, 85% vertical of the frame) (-3EV to EV19 sensitivity, -4.5EV in low light mode)
- Area modes: pinpoint, single point, dynamic area, zone (small, large) and auto-area (with face/eye detect, animal face/eye detect), subject tracking
- manual focus override, focus positioning via Direction pad, touch focus
- Rear Display: 3” touch LCD
- 1.04m dot
- articulating
- Viewfinder: none
- Flash:
- hot shoe, supports Nikon CLS (i-TTL)
- 1/200 flash sync
- red-eye reduction, slow sync, rear sync, Auto FP, supports wireless flash
- Remote:
- ML-L7 Bluetooth wireless
- SnapBridge app
- Other Notable Features:
- Wi-Fi 802.11ac (5Mhz support) (SnapBridge or Nikon Wireless Transmitter Utility)
- Bluetooth 4.2 (SnapBridge)
- antiflicker reduction
- USB Type C
- Cards:
- one SD slot
- UHS-I support
- Battery:
- EN-EL25
- 330 shots CIPA
- USB charging, USB power
- Does not come with charger/USB adapter
- Size:
- 5.1" (128mm) wide
- 2.9" (73.5mm) tall
- 2.4” (59.5mm) deep
- Weight: 12.4 ounces (350g) with battery card
- Colors: Black
- Price: US$710 body only, US$850 including 16-50mm lens
- Current Firmware: version 1.11 (April 2024)
- Announced: Announced June 29, 2022
- Nikon's Marketing Slogan: Creator Ready
- Nikon lenses for the Nikon Z50
- Nikon's Web page for the Nikon Z50
- Thom's Review of the Nikon Z30 (coming)
- Thom's Book for the Nikon Z30 (coming)
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