Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm branpot review
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Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm

Compact, connected, and designed for creators, the Nikon Z30 is a purpose-built mirrorless camera optimized for vloggers and live streamers.

Overview

The Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera is a compact and versatile camera designed for content creators, vloggers, and photography enthusiasts. Equipped with a 16-50mm lens, it offers a wide range of shooting capabilities, from wide-angle landscapes to detailed close-ups. Its user-friendly interface and advanced features make it an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced users.

Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm branpot review

Specifications

Type:

  • Mirrorless digital camera

Lens:

  • NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Effective Pixels:

  • 20.9 million

Image Sensor:

  • DX-format CMOS sensor (23.5 x 15.7 mm)

Storage:

  • SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (UHS-I compliant)
Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm branpot review

Monitor:

  • 3.0-inch vari-angle TFT LCD with approximately 1.04 million dots

Shutter:

  • Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter and electronic front-curtain shutter
  • Speed: 1/4000 to 30 s (1/3 or 1/2 EV steps), Bulb, Time, X200

Release Modes:

  • Single frame, Continuous L, Continuous H, Continuous H (extended), Self-timer, Remote control, Quiet shutter release
Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm branpot review

Exposure:

  • Metering System: Matrix, center-weighted, spot, highlight-weighted
  • Metering Range: -4 to +17 EV

Autofocus:

  • Hybrid AF with phase-detection and contrast-detect AF; 209 focus points

Flash:

  • Built-in flash; Guide number approximately 7/22, 7/22 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
  • Flash Modes: Auto, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off
Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm branpot review

White Balance:

  • Auto, natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent, flash, choose color temperature (2500K to 10000K), preset manual

Bracketing:

  • Exposure, white balance

Video:

  • 4K UHD at 30p, 25p, 24p
  • Full HD at 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
  • Time-lapse, slow motion
Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm branpot review

Interface:

  • USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB)
  • HDMI Type-D
  • 3.5 mm stereo mini-pin jack (external microphone)
  • Accessory terminal

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth:

  • Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2
Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm branpot review

Power Source:

  • EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery

Dimensions/Weight:

  • Dimensions: Approximately 128 x 73.5 x 59.5 mm (5.1 x 2.9 x 2.4 in.)
  • Weight: Approximately 405 g (0.89 lb) with battery and memory card but without body cap; approximately 350 g (0.78 lb) camera body only

Operating Environment:

  • Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
  • Humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm branpot review

Supplied Accessories:

  • Camera Strap AN-DC23
  • Body Cap BF-N1
  • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL25 (with terminal cover)
  • Battery Charger MH-32
  • USB Cable UC-E24
  • User’s Manual

Overall

The Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera with the 16-50mm lens is a remarkable choice for anyone looking to elevate their photography and videography skills. Its compact design, coupled with advanced features like 4K UHD video, hybrid autofocus, and a vari-angle touchscreen, make it a versatile tool for creative expression. Whether you're capturing stunning landscapes or recording engaging vlogs, the Z30 delivers exceptional performance and quality, making it a worthy investment for content creators and photographers alike.

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