Proud owner of the z30...have been using it for almost 2 years now and have never regretted my decision. Comes with an amazing kit lens too. I had the sony zv E10 in mind as well but the 1080 videos on z30 has better clarity compared to the zv E10. Plus there's a huge rolling shutter effect on the Sony (both in 1080 and 4k of course) which was a real bummer for me as I take a lot of videos(vlogs). Also, the kit lens that comes with the z30 is superior to the one that comes with the zv E10. Plus, the lens has built-in Stabilization. Does it's job really well! Also it has a fully functional touch screen which is really useful. The only downside I feel is I can't shoot in Log and I cannot charge the camera while recording videos simultaneously. Not a dealbreaker, of course!
I do charge my Z30 while recording video. For this you have to use a double end usb C cable with a power bank with quick charge protocol. If you use a cable that is usb A to usb C the camera will not charge at all.
I have a D750 and I got one daughter a Z30 and the other a Zfc; because one wanted a viewfinder and one did not. I have to say; the images from the Z30 are superb... amazingly great.
I love my Z30... it is the camera I use when I just want a simple camera to do "grab" pictures. I don't use it for video. I am strictly a still shooter. I have the Nikon 24mm DX paired with it most of the time. Great, quick video on the Z30.. thanks!
hey - its really cool to hear that you've found a perfect use for your z30 and its actually somewhat the opposite (photo vs vide) of mine! but that's what it's all about - the right tool for you. thanks for sharing
As a D850 and Z7 shooter I just picked up a Z30 as my vacation camera. It makes it so much easier to handoff the camera to a friend to take a few shots without holding a training session. Also I have the option to utilize my Z mount lenses. It's a great little camera.
Funny ... and absolutely agree. anytime you hand anyone something other than a smart phone these days you can see how overwhelmed they are to take photo ... Z30 is a prefect "simple" companion .
There's also the Z50 and Zfc that are a tad bigger than the Z30 but include viewfinders. The Z50 is really not much more expensive. I think the Z30 has an edge if you use the onboard mic though.
I've had a Z30 for about a year. It is small, compact and great for pictures and video. With that flipity-floppy touch screen you don't need a viewfinder. That screen is no match for the South Florida sun, it is much better indoors. I would buy it again. Thanks for posting your video.
3:17 the iPhone was focused on closer objects and the Nikon on the shell so the shell looks fuzzy on the iphone, but the grains closer look clear, whereas the shell looks clear on the Nikon, but the grains look blurry. A simple tap on the shell on the screen of the iphone would've fixed that in less than a second then we could have done a comparison.
Great video. I agree the Z30 is a great camera designed for content creators. I use mine weekly for videos I create for a non-profit. The only flaw I have with the camera is that you cannot send the extra screen information out to an HDMI connected monitor. I am still hoping for a firmware update to allow this. Almost all of my shoots require a teleprompter, so you can never see the LCD screen. Connected to an external monitor I can only go by the overall image, and the monitor’s built in Focus Assist, I cannot see the tracking box, audio levels, battery life, etc. So I soon will be buying a Sony ZVE10, an almost identical level camera with just that one feature added. If anyone out there has any info on if this will be added, or even anyone knowing how to hack the firmware, I would rather do that, than start down a whole new Sony eco system.
I’ve graduated to a ZVE1 now (no regrets it’s amazing) but the Z30 is a great piece of kit. I’m from the UK and regularly go to Naples Florida also, lovely place, particularly like Lowdermilk. Quite a lot on my channel over about a year was shot with the Z30 (pre ZVE1 I sold it then) and I was very happy with the results. The photos are very nice and the photo colour science with Nikon is unique and very pleasing to the eye. I would highly recommend it to anyone not wanting to spend 3 times the cost on a full frame.
Every day I discover new possibilities that the device provides. Amazing at all, great camera, especially for non-professional photographers. Video quality is great, colors are vivid. everything is so natural. Nice comment, i agree with everything
I've been using GoPros and my Samsung Note 9 to record all the content on my channel... I'd love to upgrade, I've been looking at the Sony Zv1 MII, would be cool to see a head to head between these two cameras... I know that Nikon is an different type, though the price points are close right?
They are very comparable cameras... the Zv1 does not have interchangeable lens.... for many that is a deal breaker if you ever want to upgrade... good glass (lens) is 50% or more of the quality of what you record and capture.
Having had both, the Z30 IMO is a no brainer. It's cheaper, has a larger sensor (I found my iPhone to be better for pictures than the ZV1), more function buttons and dials to give you a true camera feel, and interchangeable lenses so the camera grows with you and you with it. I owned the ZV1 alongside my professional kit so it was about convenience for me but there is no way I would ever choose that over an interchangeable lens body because it really is a dead end camera, meaning if you want to upgrade you have to start from scratch. Also the ZV1's do not hold their value, ask me how I know.
I just got one and have been putting it through some trials to find where the best setting are etc. I like how it is weather sealed and come on off-road adventures with me!
I just picked one up used over the weekend as a compact stills cam to complement my Z6 III. I’m not really a video shooter. What I’m grappling with is finding a good use case over the convenience of having my iPhone 15 Pro Max. Sure the Z30 image quality is there but in many cases I’ve just grown accustomed to the compromises of iPhone photos in order to have the convenience and pocket portability. Something like a Ricoh GR III would be great but it’s got its own set of compromises not to mention price.
Thanks for the video! Taking a road trip from California to Alberta with the family and want something better than my Pixel 7 or my wife's iPhone 14 pro and my best DSLR is a Nikon D610. I was looking at one of the RX100's to buy but now thinking that the z30 might be a better option. I don't need something as compact as the RX100 for this trip.
I've been using my z30 since October... I think it should be said that even at 1080p, I still get much better video quality than my iPhone 13. I still take it with me if I know I'll be taking photos just because the photos and video just look so much sharper.
Interesting camera, it does stuff that my Z7 and Z8 can't do. It is small and easy to carry and will do blogging because of the way the screen rotates.
The problem with iphone photos and even the iphone 15, are the photos although sharp, usually look too much over-processed. Tony and Chelsea Northrup on their YT channel also say this in their current review of this phone, over most regular cameras DSLRs and mirrorless. If you want better high-quality photos with a more "natural look", and less noisy grain, the Nikon Z30 beats this phone hands down. You cannot beat a larger sensor, especially compared to the heavy processing look of an iphone image. Phones are used for convenience (and offer general quality in good light (but less so in poor light) that the common public are okay with for quick snaps). iPhones certainly are not better in image quality for photo and video but are good enough for general users, and short B roll video.
totally agree regarding the 'over processing' and 'over sharpness'.... I think that is one reason the RAW video on the iPhone is so useful, is that it doesn't do all that over processing... you can of course shoot RAW photos on the iPhone too but that sort of negates the point in my opinion. The barrier of entry for a Mirrorless or DSLR camera that shoots RAW photos is pretty low... and if you are going to go through the trouble of editing RAW then you may as well get a real camera.... However - the barrier for entry for a RAW 4k Video camera is pretty dang high... and the fact the iPhone does this also is probably its biggest benefit for creators.
may I ask, if i'm shooting a multicam video using both the 15 pro (log) and the nikon z30 with flat picture, how can I color edit both of the footages to sync in color? I guess you're the only person who can answer this since you have both 🤓
I'd suggest using DaVinci Resolve first of all, it's the best for color. ultimately though, they are two different cameras with two different formats/ color sciences/ etc... I'd suggest letting default LUTS get them to 'normal' go from there.
I want to buy the Z30 for all the reasons mentioned here except my biggest concern in 4K video overheating where the 'great' unlimited video feature becomes moot. I have been told to get an external power delivery battery and even a fan.. does that make sense, can someone help me figure this out. If you have any suggestions for someone who loves all the Z30 features except this overheating as my goal is great stills and long 4K video.. and compact. and budget.. please offer any suggestions! I am not a technical person and every time i go searching for answers i go down a rabbit hole of choices and opinions on the internet. Another question mark is stability when shooting video without gimbel. Should i wait until they fix these things?
What a out the 4k limit and the overheating? Is that an issue, or have you not experienced it? Also, if you have experienced it, how long does it take to cool down and be usable again?
believe the 4k limit is 125 minutes . I've never reached it ... suspect unless you are filming Timelapse's you never would reach it. I have not had overheating issues... but the maximum time I've recorded is probably 25 minutes at 4K .... so no issues for me , but good points!
I just purchased the Z30 with the 2 kit lenses but I'm saving for my dream Z6 iii. Now that I have the Z30, I'll just need to get the Z6 iii body only and get rid of my Nikon D5100 that I have had for 12 years.
3:18 Maybe i'm missing it, but I can't see how that can be a reason why Nikon didn't make it a picture camera. It's certainly a reason why it's not your choice of picture camera. The exact argument could be made by someone favoring it for pictures vs video. Most use their iphone for pictures because they don't have a more professional video camera.
Yeah, the z30 is fairly under rated. I make great use of it for real estate stills using a 10-20mm Nikon lens with a FTZ mount. Video quality is solid for talking head stuff too. I wouldn’t try to have it punch above its weight (sports and fast moving shots).
We need camera like Z30. Compact size, photo/video superb quality, great AF. Camera that you would rather take with you than your Iphone. But Nikon deliberately crippled Z30 in order not to compete with other lineup cameras. First thing, Nikon do not make premium, fast and compact DX glass. Second, Nikon does not put high end features in Z30. Third, social network connectivity is a must if you want to have smartphone killer. Look how great DJI app is.
There are several prime Z lenses to put on the Z30 which include Z 28mm, Z 24mm, Z 50mm, Z40mm. While 3 of these primes are made for FF Z cameras, they can be used on Z30 as same mount. The Z24 F1.4 is made for Z DX only. The issue here is the general public buying the Z30 may likely only buy a kit lens plus one other lens for this market type. There are a few 3rd party DX lenses for Z mount from Sigma and Viltrox made for Nikon Z DX line of cameras. So a pro and semi pro, advanced hobbyist has plenty of lens choices.
Proud owner of the z30...have been using it for almost 2 years now and have never regretted my decision. Comes with an amazing kit lens too. I had the sony zv E10 in mind as well but the 1080 videos on z30 has better clarity compared to the zv E10. Plus there's a huge rolling shutter effect on the Sony (both in 1080 and 4k of course) which was a real bummer for me as I take a lot of videos(vlogs). Also, the kit lens that comes with the z30 is superior to the one that comes with the zv E10. Plus, the lens has built-in Stabilization. Does it's job really well! Also it has a fully functional touch screen which is really useful. The only downside I feel is I can't shoot in Log and I cannot charge the camera while recording videos simultaneously. Not a dealbreaker, of course!
thanks for the comment, agree ! overall it is a great camera.
I am also a happy owner of a z30, and I can add that it is better than this Sony in terms of noise.
I do charge my Z30 while recording video. For this you have to use a double end usb C cable with a power bank with quick charge protocol. If you use a cable that is usb A to usb C the camera will not charge at all.
I have a D750 and I got one daughter a Z30 and the other a Zfc; because one wanted a viewfinder and one did not. I have to say; the images from the Z30 are superb... amazingly great.
I love my Z30... it is the camera I use when I just want a simple camera to do "grab" pictures. I don't use it for video. I am strictly a still shooter. I have the Nikon 24mm DX paired with it most of the time. Great, quick video on the Z30.. thanks!
hey - its really cool to hear that you've found a perfect use for your z30 and its actually somewhat the opposite (photo vs vide) of mine! but that's what it's all about - the right tool for you. thanks for sharing
same with me, z30 + 24 1.7
As a D850 and Z7 shooter I just picked up a Z30 as my vacation camera. It makes it so much easier to handoff the camera to a friend to take a few shots without holding a training session. Also I have the option to utilize my Z mount lenses. It's a great little camera.
Funny ... and absolutely agree. anytime you hand anyone something other than a smart phone these days you can see how overwhelmed they are to take photo ... Z30 is a prefect "simple" companion .
There's also the Z50 and Zfc that are a tad bigger than the Z30 but include viewfinders. The Z50 is really not much more expensive. I think the Z30 has an edge if you use the onboard mic though.
@@simval84 from my understanding the Z30 also benefits from some improved software that the Z50 hasn't received in firmware updates.
I've had a Z30 for about a year. It is small, compact and great for pictures and video.
With that flipity-floppy touch screen you don't need a viewfinder.
That screen is no match for the South Florida sun, it is much better indoors.
I would buy it again. Thanks for posting your video.
3:17 the iPhone was focused on closer objects and the Nikon on the shell so the shell looks fuzzy on the iphone, but the grains closer look clear, whereas the shell looks clear on the Nikon, but the grains look blurry. A simple tap on the shell on the screen of the iphone would've fixed that in less than a second then we could have done a comparison.
Great video. I agree the Z30 is a great camera designed for content creators. I use mine weekly for videos I create for a non-profit. The only flaw I have with the camera is that you cannot send the extra screen information out to an HDMI connected monitor. I am still hoping for a firmware update to allow this. Almost all of my shoots require a teleprompter, so you can never see the LCD screen. Connected to an external monitor I can only go by the overall image, and the monitor’s built in Focus Assist, I cannot see the tracking box, audio levels, battery life, etc. So I soon will be buying a Sony ZVE10, an almost identical level camera with just that one feature added. If anyone out there has any info on if this will be added, or even anyone knowing how to hack the firmware, I would rather do that, than start down a whole new Sony eco system.
thanks for checking out the video. all good points... Sony ZVE10 also a great camera - hope that also works out great for you!
I’ve graduated to a ZVE1 now (no regrets it’s amazing) but the Z30 is a great piece of kit. I’m from the UK and regularly go to Naples Florida also, lovely place, particularly like Lowdermilk.
Quite a lot on my channel over about a year was shot with the Z30 (pre ZVE1 I sold it then) and I was very happy with the results. The photos are very nice and the photo colour science with Nikon is unique and very pleasing to the eye. I would highly recommend it to anyone not wanting to spend 3 times the cost on a full frame.
Great vid. Quality production.
Great video quality with this. Delighted to see it was the z30
Every day I discover new possibilities that the device provides. Amazing at all, great camera, especially for non-professional photographers. Video quality is great, colors are vivid. everything is so natural. Nice comment, i agree with everything
I've been using GoPros and my Samsung Note 9 to record all the content on my channel... I'd love to upgrade, I've been looking at the Sony Zv1 MII, would be cool to see a head to head between these two cameras... I know that Nikon is an different type, though the price points are close right?
They are very comparable cameras... the Zv1 does not have interchangeable lens.... for many that is a deal breaker if you ever want to upgrade... good glass (lens) is 50% or more of the quality of what you record and capture.
Having had both, the Z30 IMO is a no brainer. It's cheaper, has a larger sensor (I found my iPhone to be better for pictures than the ZV1), more function buttons and dials to give you a true camera feel, and interchangeable lenses so the camera grows with you and you with it. I owned the ZV1 alongside my professional kit so it was about convenience for me but there is no way I would ever choose that over an interchangeable lens body because it really is a dead end camera, meaning if you want to upgrade you have to start from scratch. Also the ZV1's do not hold their value, ask me how I know.
I just got one and have been putting it through some trials to find where the best setting are etc. I like how it is weather sealed and come on off-road adventures with me!
its a great camera !
@@willsfrantz Just got a gimbal for it!
I just picked one up used over the weekend as a compact stills cam to complement my Z6 III. I’m not really a video shooter. What I’m grappling with is finding a good use case over the convenience of having my iPhone 15 Pro Max. Sure the Z30 image quality is there but in many cases I’ve just grown accustomed to the compromises of iPhone photos in order to have the convenience and pocket portability.
Something like a Ricoh GR III would be great but it’s got its own set of compromises not to mention price.
Hey, why dont we use it for taking photography? is it better than iphone 15 prom max?
I have Z30, and simply love it. I carry it with me everywhere - its light, small size. I can use my old lenses eg Nikkor Macro 60mm with FTZ II.
its an east grab and go' camera for sure
Thanks for the video! Taking a road trip from California to Alberta with the family and want something better than my Pixel 7 or my wife's iPhone 14 pro and my best DSLR is a Nikon D610. I was looking at one of the RX100's to buy but now thinking that the z30 might be a better option. I don't need something as compact as the RX100 for this trip.
z30 is not for 4k video,,(overheating)-- neither filmmakers,,,its just amazing for photography (with out viewfinder)...
Thanks
Which lens you use during the a-roll? The 16-50 kit lens?
yep... kit lens
@@willsfrantz thank you for the reply 😊
should i get z30 or zve10 for youtube videos and vlogging ???
z30!
Nice. Great breakdown.. appreciate it!
thank you!
I've been using my z30 since October... I think it should be said that even at 1080p, I still get much better video quality than my iPhone 13.
I still take it with me if I know I'll be taking photos just because the photos and video just look so much sharper.
I actually stream live using f mount lenses on the z30. It’s a beauty!
awesome to hear there is another pleased z30 user!
Interesting camera, it does stuff that my Z7 and Z8 can't do. It is small and easy to carry and will do blogging because of the way the screen rotates.
The problem with iphone photos and even the iphone 15, are the photos although sharp, usually look too much over-processed. Tony and Chelsea Northrup on their YT channel also say this in their current review of this phone, over most regular cameras DSLRs and mirrorless. If you want better high-quality photos with a more "natural look", and less noisy grain, the Nikon Z30 beats this phone hands down.
You cannot beat a larger sensor, especially compared to the heavy processing look of an iphone image. Phones are used for convenience (and offer general quality in good light (but less so in poor light) that the common public are okay with for quick snaps). iPhones certainly are not better in image quality for photo and video but are good enough for general users, and short B roll video.
totally agree regarding the 'over processing' and 'over sharpness'.... I think that is one reason the RAW video on the iPhone is so useful, is that it doesn't do all that over processing... you can of course shoot RAW photos on the iPhone too but that sort of negates the point in my opinion. The barrier of entry for a Mirrorless or DSLR camera that shoots RAW photos is pretty low... and if you are going to go through the trouble of editing RAW then you may as well get a real camera.... However - the barrier for entry for a RAW 4k Video camera is pretty dang high... and the fact the iPhone does this also is probably its biggest benefit for creators.
Good review, congrats.
Very good review! Without the loud music back ground, your video and review would be perfect, though.
Thank for the video I was wondering if i should buy it or not
highly suggest it !
may I ask, if i'm shooting a multicam video using both the 15 pro (log) and the nikon z30 with flat picture, how can I color edit both of the footages to sync in color? I guess you're the only person who can answer this since you have both 🤓
I'd suggest using DaVinci Resolve first of all, it's the best for color. ultimately though, they are two different cameras with two different formats/ color sciences/ etc... I'd suggest letting default LUTS get them to 'normal' go from there.
Great Job!
thanks!
Hi how can i transfer videos from nikon z30camera to the phone?
You use Nikon's SnapBridge app for iPhone or Android. Works well.
I want to buy the Z30 for all the reasons mentioned here except my biggest concern in 4K video overheating where the 'great' unlimited video feature becomes moot. I have been told to get an external power delivery battery and even a fan.. does that make sense, can someone help me figure this out. If you have any suggestions for someone who loves all the Z30 features except this overheating as my goal is great stills and long 4K video.. and compact. and budget.. please offer any suggestions! I am not a technical person and every time i go searching for answers i go down a rabbit hole of choices and opinions on the internet. Another question mark is stability when shooting video without gimbel. Should i wait until they fix these things?
I think I want it
What a out the 4k limit and the overheating? Is that an issue, or have you not experienced it? Also, if you have experienced it, how long does it take to cool down and be usable again?
believe the 4k limit is 125 minutes . I've never reached it ... suspect unless you are filming Timelapse's you never would reach it. I have not had overheating issues... but the maximum time I've recorded is probably 25 minutes at 4K .... so no issues for me , but good points!
The photos are amazingly great but why the heck the videos are so shaking. I want to buy one but the stabilizer is kinda bad 😢
Don't forget the ND filter for shooting video! ;)
Bro can we charge z30 same as mobile
I just purchased the Z30 with the 2 kit lenses but I'm saving for my dream Z6 iii. Now that I have the Z30, I'll just need to get the Z6 iii body only and get rid of my Nikon D5100 that I have had for 12 years.
Great vid.
3:18 Maybe i'm missing it, but I can't see how that can be a reason why Nikon didn't make it a picture camera. It's certainly a reason why it's not your choice of picture camera. The exact argument could be made by someone favoring it for pictures vs video. Most use their iphone for pictures because they don't have a more professional video camera.
good point - but really just my opinion of who this camera is primarily created for and marketed towards... it's still a great photo camera.
Yeah, the z30 is fairly under rated. I make great use of it for real estate stills using a 10-20mm Nikon lens with a FTZ mount. Video quality is solid for talking head stuff too. I wouldn’t try to have it punch above its weight (sports and fast moving shots).
Perfect for bike tours or hiking where I often see beautiful things and want to take photos better than those my iPhone can make I‘d say 😊
agree! great little camera
this or z50?
Nikon Z30 is better ❤️
We need camera like Z30. Compact size, photo/video superb quality, great AF. Camera that you would rather take with you than your Iphone. But Nikon deliberately crippled Z30 in order not to compete with other lineup cameras. First thing, Nikon do not make premium, fast and compact DX glass. Second, Nikon does not put high end features in Z30. Third, social network connectivity is a must if you want to have smartphone killer. Look how great DJI app is.
There are several prime Z lenses to put on the Z30 which include Z 28mm, Z 24mm, Z 50mm, Z40mm. While 3 of these primes are made for FF Z cameras, they can be used on Z30 as same mount. The Z24 F1.4 is made for Z DX only. The issue here is the general public buying the Z30 may likely only buy a kit lens plus one other lens for this market type. There are a few 3rd party DX lenses for Z mount from Sigma and Viltrox made for Nikon Z DX line of cameras. So a pro and semi pro, advanced hobbyist has plenty of lens choices.
@@adrianvanleeuwen Z24 is F/1.7 not F/1.4. Other FF options are too large for compact crop camera.
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