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Nikon Z 30 DX-Format Mirrorless Camera Body w/NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR

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Style: w/ Lens


Set: Body + Power Zoom Lens


Features

  • 20.9MP CMOS sensor and EXPEED 6 image processing. Kit Includes the Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR lens.
  • Beautiful image quality without noise even indoors or at night, thanks to standard sensitivity range of ISO 100-51200 (Standard sensitivity of up to ISO 25600 is available for video recording.)
  • Worry free Autofocus. Focus automatically repositions when you hold something up to the camera in Auto Area AF mode.
  • Eye-Detection AF. Maintains sharp focus on the eyes of people, dogs and cats even while tracking them.
  • Selfie controls. Tap the Vari-angle screen to change focus positions and adjust brightness. Red REC lamp. Always know that youre recording video. Over 2 hours recording time. Crisp audio. Built-in stereo mic and external mic ready. Live streaming. Stream up to 1080/60p or 4K/30p through HDMI port. The smallest and lightest mirrorless camera in the Z series.(As of June 29, 2022)

Description

The kit includes the Z 30 and NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR lens which is an excellent APS-C size/DX format everyday photo and video lens that covers the sweet spot of the zoom range along with the NIKKOR Z 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lens, a powerful, lightweight telephoto zoom lens optimized for APS-C size/DX format photos and videos.

Compatible Mountings: Nikon Z


Aspect Ratio: 169


Photo Sensor Technology: CMOS


Supported File Format: RAW


Image Stabilization: Optical


Maximum Focal Length: 28 Millimeters


Optical Zoom: 2.3 x


Maximum Aperture: 3.5 f


Expanded ISO Minimum: 100


Metering Description: Evaluative


Brand: Nikon


Model Name: Nikon Z 30 DX-format Mirrorless Camera Body w/ NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR


Age Range Description: Adult


Built-In Media: Camera Body & Lens


Are Batteries Included: Yes


Model Number: 1781


Remote Included: No


Model Series: Z30


UPC: 018208017812


Item Height: 4.92 inches


Manufacturer: Nikon


Warranty Description: 1 year limited manufacturer


Metering Methods: Evaluative


Exposure Control: Manual, Automatic


Self Timer: 2 seconds


Crop Mode: APS-C


Screen Size: 3 Inches


Display Type: LCD


Dots Per Screen: 1.04 million dots


Display Fixture Type: Tilting


Touch Screen Type: Resistive


Has Color Screen: Yes


Flash Memory Type: SDHC


Memory Slots Available: 1


Recording Capacity: 150 minutes


Flash Memory Speed Class: Class 10


Flash Memory Video Speed Class: Class 10 or UHS Class 3 (U3)


Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum: 32 GB


Compatible Mountings: Nikon Z


Sensor Type: CMOS


Image stabilization: Optical


Maximum Aperture: 3.5 f


Expanded ISO Minimum: 100


Photo Sensor Resolution: 20.9 MP


Photo Sensor Size: APS-C


Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/4000 seconds


Minimum Shutter Speed: 30 seconds


Form Factor: Mirrorless


Special Feature: Live View


Color: Black


Item Weight: 1.22 Pounds


Video Resolution: 1080p


Viewfinder: Electronic


Flash Modes: First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction


Skill Level: Amateur


Specific Uses For Product: Photography


Continuous Shooting: 11 fps


Aperture modes: F3.5–F5.6


Audio Input: Built-in Stereo Microphone, External Microphone


Flash Sync Speed: 1/200 sec


Video Capture Format: MOV


Expanded ISO Maximum: 204800


Battery Weight: 0.67 Grams


Audio Output Type: Internal


Battery Cell Type: Lithium Ion


Battery Type: Lithium Ion


Processor Description: Nikon EXPEED 6


Frame Rate: UHD 4K 30p, Full HD 120p


Aspect Ratio: 169


File Format: RAW


Effective Still Resolution: 20.9 MP


JPEG Quality Level: Basic, Fine, Normal


Supported Image Format: JPEG, RAW


Maximum Image Size: 20.9 MP


Total Still Resolution: 20.9 MP


Maximum Focal Length: 28 Millimeters


Optical Zoom: 2.3 x


Lens Type: Wide Angle


Zoom: Optical Zoom


Camera Lens: 12-28mm


Minimum Focal Length: 12 Millimeters


Focal Length Description: Ultra Wide Angle 12 to 28mm


Number of Diaphragm Blades: 7


Photo Filter Thread Size: 67 Millimeters


Photo Filter Size: 67 Millimeters


Connectivity Technology: Wi-Fi, USB


Wireless Technology: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi


Video Output: HDMI


Total USB 3.0 Ports: 1


Total USB Ports: 1


Total Video Out Ports: 1


Shooting Modes: Automatic


Digital Scene Transition: False


Digital-Still: No


Movie Mode: Yes


Image Capture Type: Video


Night vision: No


Auto Focus Technology: Hybrid


Focus Features: Hybrid


Autofocus Points: 209


Focus Type: Manual Focus, Auto Focus


Focus Mode: Automatic AF (AF-A)


Autofocus: Yes


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • [UPDATED] Affordable step-up from iPhone 14 pro & Sony ZV-E10 - for vlog & streaming
Style: w/ Lens Set: Body + 16-50mm + 50-250mm Lens
My interest in camera began with my iPhone 11 few yrs back and upgraded to 14 pro but soon realized its limitations while vlogging as I've to settle for front camera instead of mighty rear camera. Z30 steps-up game significantly with more control on picture quality than a smartphone for video and Elgato facecam for streaming. Invest some time in learning the basics of picture composition (which's same for all camera brands) since it's a one-time investment to unleash full potential of this little Swiss army knife semi-pro camera. Youtube has very good tutorials on basics. Drawbacks and easy fixes: 1) overheating while streaming: 4k overheats regardless of fps. Fortunately, 1080p 50fps is not overheating and can run as long as I need with Elgato 4k camlink. 1080p quality is fantastic ! Not missing 4k due to its crazy recording file sizes filling-up hard-drives quickly 2)no view-finder: don't miss this as a one coming from smartphones generation 3)no audio monitor: same as above. Never needed one while vlogging thru smartphone as I test check my levels before shoot 4) crowded ports covering display: use left-angled micro HDMI and right-angled USB-c cable adapters This cam's lightweight, portability and low price overweighs these and any other limitations. Interestingly it has 11fps which's higher than its pricier full-frame Z5 bro. Mainly using this for video & streaming. UPDATED: after looking at raving reviews on Sony ZV-E10 + sigma 16mm lens, I gave it a try but had to return it back as: 1) Nikon colors are more realistic than Sony right out of cam. Each video needs post-process to get good colors on zv-e10 2) 4k 30p is not cropped on z30 which's great for vlogging. enabling electronic-VR crops a bit on z30 but is still better than zv-e10's always cropped 4k 30p 3) zv-e10 needs catalyst browser to fix vibration issues but z30 comes with decent VR built-in kit lens 4) z30 display got touch screen both for controls and auto-focus while zv-e10 is all buttons. This's great in selfie mode when we can't see back buttons. Latter feature lets me touch any object on screen to begin auto-focus on it. No issues with auto-focus so far. 5) sony+sigma setup feels bulky & heavy to hold for vlogging and bit more desk space for streaming compared to z30 with kit lens. You almost certainly feel need for gimbal with sony. z30 grip rocks ! 6) HDMI and USB-c ports are way too crowded on zv-e10 than z30. If either one of micro-hdmi or usb-c plugs are big, you're out of luck 7) tally light on z30 is killer feature! it even blinks when it gets hot or low-battery 8) nikon menu layout is lot intuitive and easier than sony 9) z30 comes weather sealed unlike zv-e10 11) audio quality on z30 is awesome 12) after all the above, paying $300+ more for outdated zv-e10+sigma lens combo didn't make sense ONLY Con this camera has compared to more recent released mirrorless cams of other brands in this budget is lack of UVC/UAC support to let us connect via USB without needing Elgato camlink and still get Z30's excellent 1080p quality streaming ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2023 by Swami

  • Great Product
Style: w/ Lens Set: Body + 16-50mm Lens
The product arrived on time and in good condition. The camera itself is easy to use. It is user-friendly and the settings are easy to navigate. The included lens is sharp and video quality is amazing. I bought this camera to take videos when hiking and I’m amazed by how well it performed. Strong stabilization, clear frames, ease of use, compact form factor, and smooth adjustment screen. Coming from a DSLR, it did take a bit of time to get used to having no view finder. But once I did, it was easier to use than the view finder. The screen adjust to exposure settings, so what you’re seeing screen is the photo you’re taking. Overall great product. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025 by John Bravo John Bravo

  • Great product Nikon!
Style: w/ Lens Set: Body + 16-50mm Lens
Fantastic Nikon quality images and great auto focus in a small package!
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2025 by DBL74

  • Reliable little camera
Style: Camera Body Only Set: Body Only
I love this little camera. It has great picture quality. I can use any Z mount lens on it full frame (FX) or cropped (DX). With FTZ adapter you can use any F mount lens on it. I got this camera to use mostly for video, YouTube, talking head stuff and events. It has been working great. If you shoot in a flat profile you can apply LUTs to the footage. It's a cropped sensor so it will be a bit noisy in low light. There is no IBIS so I'm kitting mine out like a cine rig. The add weight will help to keep it stable. It's vary lite weight on it's own. Make a good carry around camera. I have not had any autofocus problems for what I use it for. It's a good vlogger camera. It shoots 1080p for 120 mins and 4k for 29mins. You can shoot logger if you get an external recorder. Like an Atomos Ninja V. Then you can shoot for as long as your battery last. The fits well in the hand. Nikon has great ergonomics. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023 by Joneshw01 Joneshw01

  • Use for photo is great, but not so for video. Autofocus - face/eye tracking focus issue
Style: Camera Body Only Set: Body Only
Used Nikon D90 for a long time and decided to give this a try. I didn't want to spend anywhere close to $1000 for camera body for a hobby and wanted something more compact to carry. You can use a most of F mount lens with the adapter from Nikon, which was one of the major selling point. Having the floppy screen was great, as it allowed me to position the camera in any direction/ vantage point that I couldn't do with tilt or stuck-on monitor. This is same advantage over using the smart phone, plus you get much better picture quality. Picture is great! No complaint there. Need to get over the no view finder on the camera. Same with Sony ZV-E10. If you are more used to smart phone photo, no issues what so ever. One thing to remember, (for photo) there is no "focus is locked" beep sound when not using AF-S. Only AF-S mode will give you the green focus confirmation and beep sound. Vs. Sony ZV-e10: I really wanted to hold on to Z30, as there are definitely additional benefits/ease using the camera and picture quality is excellent. However, ultimately decided to return Z30 due to focus issue on video. For a camera that is being sold and designed more for video, I found focus issue very odd. It was better photo camera than being the video camera. Pro vs. Sony ZV-E10: No cropping on 4K. Video stabilization is same as Sony, they both suck and will require work post production. However, no cropping on 4k helps with having less crop necessary at post production. Ergonomic is much better. Beefy grip. 2 dials to control aperture and shutter speed + ISO button is by the shutter. Don't have to go through menu to pick it. Sony has 2 dials too but not as easy to use. More clicks are needed. Better picture quality. I found picture quality much better in Nikon. Some weather sealing vs none in Sony. 2x FN button that you can assign desired setting. Nikon lens adapter allows you to use F mount lenses. Huge plus. Autofocus works well when shooting photo. Your option for lens really opens up because of this. Only caveat is that new FTZ I and 2 adaptor add length and size to your set up. FTZ 2 adapter doesn't give the hump on the bottom vs FTZ 1, but it's like $270...look for a used one. Used FTZ 1 adapter can be found for around $170. ISO/noise is definitely less in Nikon Z30 for both photo and video. How the Nikon takes care of the noise with higher ISO is amazing. In dark environment, even at F1.4 or 1.8, you do have to use higher ISO. I definitely find Nikon Z30 image to be cleaner than Sony. Con vs. Sony ZV-E10: People/face tracking is not always solid. Shutter sound is somewhat "sad" or not pleasing. No HDR recording. Lens options are limited and more expensive due to less 3rd party making lenses for Nikon Z line. Body+kit lens combo is slightly cheaper than Sony, but prime lenses will definitely cost more. No zoom control on dial for zoom lenses. Everything for Z30 was working great except when I realized many videos were not autofocusing on the person (in human eye/face tracking mode). Results were same for prime and zoom lenses, whether they were Nikon F lenses on the adapter or Nikon Z mount lenses. When camera or the person is not moving much, it's fine. When person is moving or camera is moving (slowly) around the person, face and eye detection does happen, but focus is not on the person. It's very odd. Once the focused person is outside of the frame and then back, eye/face tracking sometimes does not work and when it does, focus is not on the person. Focus is stuck on the background. As a result, I don't know if person is actually in focus. I tried it with 4 different lenses and same result. Very frustrating. I have to constantly focus point on the screen, which beats the purpose of the autofocus and also cause shakes on the video. Only solution was having the high F number to keep everything in the frame in focus. However, when subject moves slightly toward the camera, focus is gone on the subject, despite face/eye being tracked. Z30 has around 200+ focus point vs. ZV-E10 with 400+ points. Perhaps that is the issue? It's worse in "darker" environment with eye/face tracking and focus. Red light keeps blinking, telling you that the focus is not happening. If you are using the F lenses with adapter and hear the noise from lens trying to auto-focus, there is no way around this. You need to buy the Z adapter lens...no issue with noise. It's dead quite. I played with several different auto-focus options, sensitivity, speed, and block recovery....all lead to same problem. I really like this camera for photo, but can't trust that videos. Sorry, will have to go back. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2023 by BoraDori BoraDori

  • Great so far!!
Style: Z30 Creator's Kit Bundle Set: Body + 16-50mm Lens + Creator Kit
Fantastic kit for getting into the “game” love this unit so far!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2025 by Adam Bogos

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