The new world of vlogging
Leave your smartphone behind and bring your vlogging ideas to life with premium image quality. The Z 30 is compact, powerful and super easy to use. It opens up spaces for creative expression with more light, power and versatility. This mirrorless camera is made for creatives who have something to share. Show more. Tell more. From product unboxings to reviews, recipes and practical tips. From music to cooking, travel to parkours. Whatever your topic, professional-looking shots let you offer more to your followers. With the Z 30, you'll create the footage with the sharpness, depth, and tone expected by high-profile vloggers and streamers.
Unmissable in 4K
From 4K UHD movies (30p) to time-lapse movies and smooth slow motion in Full HD (120p), the Z 30 uses the full width of its large sensor to provide a 100% field of view (approx.). Framing yourself and your subject is easy.
No need to stop
Room for up to 125 minutes of uninterrupted footage⁵. That's plenty of room for long takes or continuous shooting. Thanks to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and Nikon's SnapBridge app, you can upload content from anywhere.
Crystal clear, crisp audio
Capture your audio in premium quality with the sensitive built-in stereo microphone - or an external mic. The audio menu offers options for recording voices or ambient sounds like music and streets. There's also a wind noise filter.
Go for quality that excites
At home, in the studio, or on the road. With the Z 30, record the liveliest vlogs in advance or stream them right away. Your photo feeds will wow your followers with detailed still images. This is your opportunity to pull content straight from the camera.
More light, more wow!
Thanks to the large Z bayonet, the DX-format sensor captures so much more light than a smartphone at 20.9 megapixels. Whether movies or photos, no smartphone can match that much detail. Indoors or outdoors, day or night.
Inspired by the night
Movies and photos shot in low light look clear and professional. Shoot movies at up to ISO 25,600 and photos at up to ISO 51,200 (expandable). Just keep shooting into the night with the same fast, accurate autofocus you rely on during the day.
Intuitive creative controls
Low. High. Wide. The Z 30's 3-inch touchscreen monitor, with its uncluttered views and thoughtful controls, lets you capture any type of shot with ease. When shooting both vlogs and photos with the camera, you can save separate settings for movies and photos and switch between them as needed. No need to pause and reconfigure settings every time.
Comfortable and shake-free
Pick up the Z 30 and everything just fits. The deep grip is an engineering feat for such a small camera and allows for stable handheld shooting, even with an outstretched arm. Plus, Nikon's e-VR helps keep movie shots looking nice and blur-free.
For handheld vlogs
Once you point the tilt-and-rotate monitor forward, self-portrait mode is activated and the screen is cleared for an unobstructed view. Use the conveniently positioned record button to take snapshots or record movies.
Ready for action
No matter what angle you shoot from, the movie record button on the top of the camera body is always right where you need it. A clear red frame around the monitor confirms you're in movie mode. A red light on the front confirms you are recording.
Customizable controls
You have many ways to customize the controls and make adjustments. The immediately accessible i-Menu lets you assign your favorite menu options. You can assign frequently used settings to the Fn buttons - or to custom settings U1/U2/U3, which you can then access via the function dial.
He who dares, finds
Difficult lighting. Fast action. Quiet environments. Whether shooting movies or stills, the Z 30 is packed with advanced automatic features. So you get creative control - and with Silent Shutter mode, you shoot quietly. Whether you already know how to execute your ideas or you're trying something new, you'll get the results you want.
Safely in focus
Filming action on the go or taking selfies? AF mode for movie shooting uses continuous autofocus to make focusing easy. The camera stays locked on the subject - no matter what it's doing or how often you spontaneously change the frame.
Follow the eyes
Eye AF and Animal Detection AF modes, available for stills and movies, quickly capture the eyes of people, cats and dogs. The camera keeps the subject's eyes in focus even when they turn away and look back.
Perfect exposure
Shoot confidently in all lighting conditions without having to learn complicated settings. In Auto mode, you can quickly and easily adjust the camera's exposure compensation so the subject or your face is always well lit.
Exciting photos
For photos, a high continuous shooting rate of 11fps is possible with full AF and AE (auto exposure) support. From the street to the skate park, Insta-perfect shots in the middle of the action.
Create content like a pro
The Z 30 is compatible with many powerful interchangeable lenses - and all the accessories to create the content everyone loves. Show off your ideas - and complete your gear as you expand your skills.
Find the Lenses That Work For You
Whether you're streaming indoors or vlogging outdoors, there's a Nikon Lens to fit the bill. You can use any of the NIKKOR Z Lenses. Or use the optional FTZ II Bayonet Adapter for Nikon D-SLR Lenses with F bayonet mount.
Customize your equipment effortlessly
Have a favorite microphone? The Z 30 is compatible with popular third-party vlogging accessories and a range of Nikon accessories. Whether you want to keep your gear lean and simple or expand it, you're ready for anything.
Handheld or remote
Want to control your camera remotely or shoot it yourself? With the Nikon ML-L7 remote control, you can operate the Z 30 as if by hand. Or attach the remote control to a SmallRig tripod handle and control the camera comfortably via the handle.
Optimize, shoot and create
If you want to use filters, the Z 30 lets you adjust your work right away and edit it in-camera. There are 20 Creative Picture Controls available for movies and photos - all customizable and visible in real time as you shoot.
Give your smartphone something to do
Since you're no longer using your smartphone for vlogging, it now comes in handy with Nikon's SnapBridge app. Wirelessly transfer 4K movies or photos with hashtags to your smartphone to share. Or use SnapBridge to control the camera remotely.
Connect the cable and go live
With a universal USB Type-C cable (included), you can constantly power the Z 30: live stream vlogs and charge the camera battery at the same time! To stream the sharpest, most beautiful shots, simply use a NIKKOR Z Lens and connect the Z 30 to a computer with the free Nikon Webcam Utility installed.
Package contents
- Nikon Z30 Body
- Nikon Nikkor 16 - 50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- BF-N1 body cap
- Lithium-ion battery EN-EL25
- Carrying strap AN-DC25
- USB cable UC-E24 (USB C to USB A)
