Nikon Z 30 Is a Small and Lightweight APS-C Mirrorless Camera for Content Creators, Vloggers and Streamers

The Nikon Z 30 is a small and lightweight APS-C mirrorless camera targeted to content creators, vloggers and streamers. It features a 21-MP APS-C sensor, a 3.0-inch 1.04M-dot Vari-Angle touchscreen LCD that swivels to face forward, a REC lamp on the front of the camera that acts as a tally light to allow you to easily confirm that recording is actually taking place, and for those who want to use it for streaming or web conferences, the camera can be powered by an external USB-C power source to eliminate the need to swap batteries during a shoot. It can record up to 35 minutes of 4K UHD or 135 minutes of 1080 Full HD video. There is no viewfinder, no IBIS (though the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Kit Lens has built-in optical image stabilization) and no headphone port.

The new Nikon Z 30 will be available in Canada in mid-July 2022 as a body only for CAD $879.95 (US $709.95) or with a NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens for CAD $1,049.95 (US $849.95). A Creators Accessory Kit will be available for CAD $149.95 (US $149.95), which will include a SmallRig Tripod Grip, the ML-L7 bluetooth remote control, plus the Rode VideoMicro Microphone. A hot shoe-mounted Wind Muff for the built-in microphone will also be available for CAD $14.95 (US $9.95).

Additionally, in the US, the Nikon Z 30 will also be offered with a two lens kit (NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR and NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3) for US $1199.95. The camera will also be available with the NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 lens for US $1149.95 starting in November.

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THE FIRST STEP TO NEXT-LEVEL VIDEO CONTENT: THE NIKON Z 30 IS MADE FOR CREATORS

Whether it’s a Hustle or a Hobby, You and the Nikon Z 30 Will Get it Done

Nikon Z 30

MISSISSAUGA, ON – Nikon’s newest Z 30 mirrorless camera is designed specifically for video content creators, vloggers and streamers. This small, lightweight, feature-packed camera applies Nikon’s expertise in all things imaging, giving creators the ability to easily produce the kind of video content that gets noticed.

With the Nikon Z 30, it’s simple to consistently create professional-looking 4K UHD video to get the look you want, with sharp focus, beautiful blurred backgrounds and appealing audio — all on the first take. Swivel front-facing LCD and REC lamp? Got it. Mic input? Better low light performance? Of course. Even though it’s got an affordable price and simple controls, the Z 30 is packed with more advanced features that level up with you, helping to take your content and your channel further.

Nikon Z 30 with optional Wind Muff

Creator-Centric Features That Make Sense:

Front-facing Vari-Angle touchscreen-LCD lets you see yourself in the scene as you compose your shots, confirm the frame, adjust focus and make sure you are always camera-ready. The bright 3.0 inch high-res screen will also feel familiar with the ability to swipe, pinch and zoom through playback and menus, while it also tilts to easily frame unique angles from below the hip or from above.
The Nikon Z 30 and NIKKOR Z lenses help you create soft, blurred backgrounds that are a hallmark of higher quality content. The main subject remains sharp, in order to draw your viewer’s attention toward you or anything you want them to see, whether it’s a face or prominent product shot.
Reliably fast and sharp autofocus keeps you in focus, precisely following as you move around the scene, with the added benefit of Eye Detection AF.
REC lamp acts as a tally light, illuminating on the front of the camera to confirm recording and peace of mind.
Higher quality audio enhances your content thanks to a built-in stereo microphone, plus an additional input for using a more powerful external stereo or directional microphone.
Get it all in one take with more than two hours (125 minutes¹) of recording time, which is ideal for longer videos such as an extensive DIY.
Superior low light performance gives you the freedom to shoot indoors, when it’s cloudy or at night, for clear and sharp video, with minimal noise and fast focus. Even in low light, the full-time focus will continuously track you while walking with the screen in self-portrait mode. The ISO range goes up to 25600 for video and 51200 for photos, enabling sharp rendering of details and textures in lower light.
Sharp video quality at up to 4K 30P UHD with plenty of room to punch in, or Full HD up to 120P to easily create dramatic slow-motion. What you see is what you get, as the Z 30 captures 4K with no additional crop so you don’t lose any of your frame.
Get the look you want with the Picture Control Auto function, which adjusts the video settings according to the scene. There are also 20 different types of Creative Picture Controls to add creative flair to video, and eliminate the need for extra colour grading.
Using Nikon’s precise colour profiling, scenes and skin tones are reproduced naturally and accurately straight out of camera, with a genuinely inviting vibe that’s never cold or clinical.
Record on widely available SD cards, which come in a variety of large sizes.
Keep the camera running using an external USB-C power source, a great feature that can eliminate the need to swap batteries during a shoot. The camera works with Nikon’s free Webcam Utility streaming software to integrate for streaming or web conferences.
Minimalist, lightweight design that is easy to carry and vlog with. This is the smallest and lightest Z series mirrorless camera ever made. The form factor and weight is made for content creation, vlogging and streaming. It’s balanced and comfortable to hold for long periods of time and small enough to pack. Simple dials give you complete control of settings like aperture and shutter speed for a desired effect.
Always connected to your phone (iOS or Android)² for easy automatic transfer of images using the free Nikon SnapBridge App. If your workflow is editing and posting from your phone, you can also connect to wirelessly send videos from the Z 30 to your device. Using the app, you can also use your phone as a remote control to start and stop your recording, when you are in front of the camera.

Nikon Z 30 Top View

Superb Still-Camera Features
Create better thumbnails and cross-promote posts for your other channels that drive to your video content using the Z 30. The 20 megapixel APS-C /DX-format CMOS sensor captures super-sharp and high-res still images, in any kind of light. Whether you’re shooting a once in a lifetime landscape shot, a cooking close up , the Milky Way at midnight or a gorgeous portrait, users have the option to use fully automatic modes or get creative with advanced settings. The Z 30 is also incredibly fast, with the ability to capture people and pets at up to 11 fps³. What’s more, if you love what you’re seeing in the LCD, you can even snap a selfie while recording video.

Nikon Z 30 with optional Creators Accessory Kit

Creativity Has No Limits with NIKKOR Z Lenses
The Z 30 is an interchangeable lens mirrorless camera that opens up an exciting world of possibilities with a wide array of NIKKOR Z lenses, from super–wide lenses for interiors, small spaces and landscapes, incredibly close macro for tiny details on products, or far away action with a telephoto lens. NIKKOR Z glass is specially designed to address the needs of video creators with silent operation, and by minimizing the breathing effect during focusing, while delivering gorgeously rendered colours for a true-to-life experience. Creators can choose a growing collection of more than 30 NIKKOR Z lenses, including:

NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens (included in all Z 30 kits, except when body is sold separately): The Z 30 comes with this extremely small yet versatile zoom lens, that’s great for wide angles, especially when talking directly to the camera. It also features built-in VR (vibration reduction) image stabilization to help create smooth footage and sharp images, even when handheld.
NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Lens: Lightweight long zoom lens option with built-in VR that’s great for shots that require extra reach, such as sports and animals.
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 and 28mm f/2.8: Super-compact “walk-around” primes that are perfect for flattering portraits, casual shooting, travel and discrete street snaps.
NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8: A fantastic macro lens lets you get closer to the things you love to get all of the details. Great for food shots, product shots, nature images and more.

Pricing and Availability
The new Nikon Z 30 will be available in mid-July 2022 in a variety of kit configurations: As a body only for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* of CAD $879.95, or with a NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens for CAD $1,049.95 MSRP*. Nikon will also offer a Creators Accessory Kit for CAD $149.95 MSRP*, which will include a SmallRig Tripod Grip, the ML-L7 bluetooth remote control, plus the Rode VideoMicro Microphone. A hot shoe-mounted Wind Muff for the built-in microphone will also be available for CAD $14.95 MSRP*.

For more information about the latest Nikon products, including other NIKKOR Z lenses and the entire collection of Z series cameras, please visit www.nikon.ca.

About Nikon
Nikon is a world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and technologies for photo and video capture; globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for an award-winning array of equipment that enables visual storytelling and content creation. Nikon Canada Inc. distributes consumer and professional Z Series mirrorless camera, digital SLR cameras, a vast array of NIKKOR and NIKKOR Z lenses, Speedlights and system accessories, Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras and Nikon software products. For more information visit www.nikon.ca, which links all levels of photographers and visual storytellers to the Web’s most comprehensive learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon Canada on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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1 In Full HD/24p/25p at 25°C (77°F). The camera’s ability to always achieve the full 125 minutes is dependent on conditions like battery life or the camera’s internal temperature. Approx. 35 minutes of recording time is available in 4K UHD.
2 iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® and Android™ devices to which the SnapBridge app has been installed can be used. The SnapBridge app can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store® and Google Play™. See Nikon’s website for further information.
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3 With a mechanical shutter, in high-speed continuous shooting (extended), in JPEG and 12-bit RAW recording.
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