Nikon Z30 camera designed for vloggers and content creators

Nikon has just launched the Z30, a new mirrorless camera aimed at vloggers.

Offering 4K/30p and FHD 120p video with a maximum recording time of 125 minutes (Full HD), the new Z30 targets an entirely new market for Nikon.

This camera has a 20.9-megapixel DX-format sensor which is very similar to the existing Z50, so stills and video quality and resolution will be essentially the same, with a maximum ISO of 51200 for stills. and 25600 for video.

Other key features include a 3-inch vari-angle LCD screen (the Z50 has a tilting screen), 11fps burst shooting, a very large video record button and the ability to power the camera photos via a USB-C port.

Nikon said the autofocus system is more similar to the Z6 and Z7 models than the flagship Z9, and there’s no EVF on this camera or the ability to install one.

The most affordable Z-series camera yet goes on sale July 14^e 2022 priced at £699/$709.95 body-only, £839/$849.95 with the Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens and £1069/$1199.95 $ with the Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR and Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Lenses.

In the UK there is also a special Vlogger Kit which includes the Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens, ML-L7 Remote, SmallRig Tripod and SmallRig Windshield for £879.

Nikon told us that the new Z30 isn’t meant to be a direct replacement for the D3500 and D5600 DSLRs, despite being similarly priced.

Nikon UK press release

London, UK, 29e June 2022: Today, Nikon is thrilled to announce a vlogging camera, the Nikon Z 30. Small, capable and super easy to use, the Z 30 mirrorless camera is for anyone who wants to go beyond vlogging. smartphone and create better-looking, better-sounding vlogs, and engaging photo streams with richly detailed still images.

From product unboxings to recipes, trips to parkour, the Z 30 makes it easy to create vibrant, professional-looking vlogs that have the clarity, depth, and crisp sound you expect from top-notch vloggers and streamers. The camera’s DX-format image sensor (which is much larger than a smartphone’s image sensor) enables the kind of sharp, richly detailed video that’s simply not possible. get with a smartphone. Vloggers can record long takes of up to 125 minutes1 uninterrupted video footage and full-time autofocus are available while recording. The Z 30 uses the full width of its sensor to enable a 100% field of view (approximately) and the audio quality is excellent, thanks to the camera’s built-in stereo mic or an external microphone.

It’s never been easier to create content that comes straight out of the camera, and there’s no limit to the stories that can be told using the Z 30 and range of lenses. Nikon’s ever-expanding NIKKOR Z. The vari-angle touchscreen makes it easy to shoot from any angle, and a deep grip allows for stable handheld shooting, even when holding the camera at arm’s length. Changing the look of a vlog is as easy as changing lenses, and the Z 30 has advanced automatic features for even more creative control. However vloggers imagine their content evolving, the Z 30 gives them the space to bring those ideas to life.

Zurab Kiknadze, Product Manager, Nikon Europe says: “We are delighted to welcome the youngest member of the Nikon Z family. This small but powerful vlogging camera is a huge step up from a smartphone. Not only do users get a much larger image sensor, which is essential for capturing footage that stands out, but they also have the freedom to expand their kit as they gain experience or want to experiment. to create new styles of content.

Key Features Summary: Nikon Z 30

Next Level Vlogs: record up to 125 minutes1 of uninterrupted video. Engage subscribers with fast-paced movies or smooth slow-motion in Full HD (120p).

Stunning image quality: Large 20.9 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor for videos and photos rich in detail. Nikon’s Electronic Vibration Reduction keeps video footage smooth and stable.

Clear and crisp sound: Audio recording via sensitive built-in stereo mic or optional external mic. Control the environment with built-in wind noise reduction.

Vari-angle touchscreen: Makes it easier to shoot vlogs or first-person selfies.

Movie AF mode: Uses full-time autofocus to simplify focusing. Ideal when shooting action or first person vlogging on the go.

Self-portrait mode: Rotate the monitor forward and the camera instantly clears the screen for an unobstructed portrait view.

AF with eye and animal detection: Available for photos and videos. Maintains focus on people’s eyes, or those of cats and dogs, even if they momentarily turn away from the camera.

11 fps: Fast, continuous shooting with full AF/AE allows users to capture Insta-perfect shots in the middle of the action.

Effortless shooting: The video record button is positioned on top of the camera for easy access in any orientation, and users can save separate settings for video and photos and then switch between them as needed.

Creative Picture Controls: 20 in-camera filters for video and photos. All customizable and visible in real time while shooting.

Easy connection and sharing: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi make it easy to connect almost anywhere. Nikon’s SnapBridge app allows users to transfer videos and photos to their smart device.

USB-C cable included: wire to supply constant power to the Z 30 : stream a live vlog and charge the camera battery at the same time.

Interchangeable lenses: Choose from the full range of NIKKOR Z lenses or attach Nikon’s optional FTZ II Mount Adapter and use Nikon F-Mount DSLR lenses.

vlogging accessories: Compatible with a plethora of popular vlogging accessories. Users can also purchase specially designed Nikon vlogger kits, complete with all the gear they need to take their vlogging to the next level.

1 In Full HD/24p/25p at 25℃/77℉. The camera’s ability to consistently reach the full 125 minutes depends on conditions such as battery life or internal camera temperature. About. 35 minutes of recording is available in 4K UHD.

UK Pricing

Pricing in the United States

The new Nikon Z 30 will be available mid-July 2022 in a variety of kit configurations; As a body only for SRP$709.95*, with a NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens for SRP$849.95*, or as a twin-lens kit with the NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 for SRP $1,199.95*. The camera will also be available with the NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 lens for SRP $1149.95* starting in November. Nikon will also offer a Creators Accessories Kit for SRP$149.95*, which will include a SmallRig Tripod Grip, the Nikon ML-L7 Bluetooth Remote, as well as the Rode VideoMicro Microphone. A shoe-mounted windshield for the built-in microphone will also be available for SRP $9.95*.

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