Creator ready
Be inspired. Inspire others.
Erin On Demand
“This Nikon Z 30 is a one-stop-shop: Quality sound, quality video…”
Cathrin Manning
“This camera has it all, which is so incredibly nice.”
Brittany Lupton
“I love this camera because I can switch between a photo and video super easily…”
Ashlynne Eaton
“The autofocus is so fast - even when I’m moving around the frame.”
LEGIQN
(AKA Jordan Payton)
“The low light on this thing is absolutely bonkers.”
Compact, lightweight 4K setup for creators, vloggers and streamers.
Creators, meet the camera you’ve been looking for. The Z 30 is packed with the features you need, like a front-facing screen, crisp 4K video, crystal-clear audio and worry-free autofocus. Designed to inspire your best work with easy operation, smart connectivity and convenience.
Shown with accessories from the Creator’s Accessory Kit (sold separately)
Elevate your content with standout video quality.
Crisp, clear
4K resolution.
Autofocus that
tracks eyes.
Beautiful blurred
backgrounds.
Brilliant detail
in low-light.
Crisp, clear
4K resolution.
Autofocus that
tracks eyes.
Beautiful blurred
backgrounds.
Brilliant detail
in low-light.
Effortless live
streaming up
to 60p.
Stand out among a competitive field of streamers with Full HD 60p and 4K 30p video quality. Also works great with compatible web conferencing applications.
Third party capture device and USB-C to USB-C cable is required for optimal streaming performance.
Fast, reliable autofocus.
Eye and face tracking.
Locks on to the eyes of people, dogs and cats and follows them.
Eye-Detect AF Mode
Product close-ups.
Focus automatically repositions when you hold something up to the camera.
Auto Area AF Mode
Vlogger essentials.
Travel protection.
LCD closes inward to avoid fingerprints, smudges or scratches.
Red REC lamp.
Always know when you’re recording.
Selfie controls.
Tap the screen to change focus positions and adjust brightness. When shooting photos, you can also set the self-timer.
Crystal clear audio.
Built-in
stereo mic.
Outdoor
wind muff.
Sold separately
External
mic ready.
External mic sold separately
Easy to use.
A shortcut to the settings you use most.
Easily build a custom ℹ menu, and access it with the press of a button.
Auto Mode.
Let the camera select the best settings for your situation.
Steady handheld shots.
Both Z 30 kit lenses have powerful image stabilization technology that reduces shakiness when you’re walking and talking. The Z 30 also has built-in e-VR when you want extra stabilization for video.
Remote control keeps
you front and center.
Free camera control app.
See what the camera sees, start and stop recording and take photos with the free Nikon SnapBridge app.
Optional Bluetooth® remote.
Start and stop recording, take photos, control playback and access menus from a distance.
Included in the Z 30 Creator’s Accessory Kit.
Beautiful photos.
Sharp details. Natural skin tones. Great for thumbnail images, promotional posts, stories and
the kind of photos that go beyond what a smartphone can achieve.
Stories with style.
Stellar 120p
slow-motion.
1080/120p
Easy in-camera
time lapse.
Time Lapse Movie
Artistic presets
and filters.
Creative Picture Controls
Convenience.
Need constant power?
Just plug in the camera.
When you’re near a power source, use a USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable like the Nikon UC-E25 to shoot all day.
UC-E25 Cable sold separately
Keep rolling for over
2 hours straight.
Let the Z 30 roll for up to 125 minutes* so you can record take after take without having to start and stop the camera.
*Recording may stop before 125 minutes, depending on battery life and camera’s internal temperature.
Need help? Tap the (?)
See a short, clear explanation of what each camera setting does. Learn while you use the camera.
Transfer photos and
short video clips to
your smart device.
Use the free Nikon SnapBridge app to wirelessly share between the Z 30 and a compatible smartphone or tablet in the moment.
Nikon lenses expand
your creativity.
16-50mm Lens
An all-purpose wide-angle zoom lens with image stabilization. Great for selfie videos, how-to demos, testimonials and more.
50-250mm Lens
A lightweight telephoto zoom lens with image stabilization. Gets you closer to distant subjects and creates beautiful blurred backgrounds.
Many more options.
The Z 30 works with every Nikkor Z lens, from close-up macro lenses to fast primes, so you can find your personal style.
Build the creator’s kit of your dreams.
Camera shown with Creator’s Accessory Kit
Choose your camera.
Z 30 One Lens Kit
- Z 30 camera body
- Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR wide-angle zoom lens
$1,049.00
Z 30 Two Lens Bundle
- Z 30 camera body
- Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR wide-angle zoom lens
- Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR telephoto zoom lens
$1,349.00
Complete your setup.
Z 30 Creator’s Accessory Kit
The essential accessory kit for content creators.
- RØDE VideoMicro™ Microphone
- SmallRig Tripod Grip
- Bluetooth® Remote Control (ML-L7)
$149.00
Z 30 Wind Muff
Cuts outdoor wind noise when using the Z 30’s built-in stereo mic.
ML-L7 Bluetooth® Remote
Lets you control key camera functions from up to 20 ft. away.
± Wi-Fi Compatibility
This camera’s built-in Wi-Fi® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad® or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.
Using the SnapBridge App
System Requirements:
Android version 5.0 or later
iOS version 11 or later
A device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.
Updating to Version 2:
Images downloaded to the smart device with version 1.x will no longer be displayed in the Gallery after you upgrade to version 2, but can be viewed in the “Photos” app provided with the smart device.
Make sure your camera’s firmware is updated to the current version.
Compatible cameras:
Z9, Z8, Zf, Z7II/Z7, Z6III/Z6II/Z6, Z5, Zfc, Z50II/Z50, Z30, D6, D780, D850, D500
As of SnapBridge version 2.9, Android users of the SnapBridge app will also have compatibility with these cameras:
D750, D7200, D7100, D5500, D5300, D3500, D3400, D3300, Df, J5, P900, AW130, S7000 and S3700
Compatible devices are those capable of acquiring location information and those that support BLE (iPhone® 5S or later, iPad® 5th Generation or later, iPhone X or later).
For compatibility and to download the application, please visit:
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LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.