Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera Body
Nikon SKU: 1737 | Helix SKU: NK1737
Compact, lightweight 4K setup for creators, vloggers and streamers.
Packed with the features creators, vloggers and streamers want. Crisp, clean 4K video that will help you stand out. A flip-out touchscreen to keep you in front of the camera. Fast, reliable autofocus, crystal clear audio, creative in-camera filters and convenient controls—all in a compact, lightweight package that will inspire your best work yet.
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.
Eye and Face Tracking
Locks on to and follows the eyes of people, dogs, and cats.
*Eye-Detect AF Mode
Product Close-Ups
Focus automatically repositions when you hold something up to the camera.
*Auto Area AF Mode
Specifications
Image Sensor
| Effective Pixels | 20.9 million |
| Sensor Size | 23.5mm x 15.7mm |
| Image Sensor Format | DX (APS-C) |
| Image Sensor Type | CMOS Sensor |
| Total Pixels | 21.51 million |
| Dust Reduction System | Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required) |
| Image Area (Pixels) |
DX-format (L) 5,568 x 3,712 (M) 4,176 x 2,784 (S) 2,784 x 1,856 1:1 (16 x 16) (L) 3,712 x 3,712 (M) 2,784 x 2,784 (S) 1,856 x 1,856 16:9 (36 x 20) (L) 5,568 x 3,128 (M) 4,176 x 2,344 (S) 2,784 x 1,560 Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 3,840 x 2,160: 3,840 x 2,160 Photographs taken during movie recording at other frame sizes: 1,920 x 1,080: 1,920 x 1,080 |
File System
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File Format (Still Images) |
NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats |
| Storage Media | SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards |
| File System |
DCF 2.0 Exif 2.31 |
Viewfinder
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Viewfinder |
None |
Shutter
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Shutter Type |
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000 – 30 sec. (step of 1/3 EV), bulb, time |
| Flash Sync Speed | Up to: X=1/200 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution | 11 Frames per Second |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed | 11 Frames per Second |
Exposure
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Exposure Metering System |
TTL metering using camera image sensor |
| Metering Range | Spot metering: -4 to +17 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | –5 – +5 EV, Increment of 1/3 EV |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value |
| Picture Control |
Auto Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard Vivid Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon) Selected Picture Control can be modified Storage for custom Picture Controls |
| Multiple Exposure |
Yes Add Average Lighten Darken |
Sensitivity
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ISO Sensitivity |
ISO 100 - 51,200 in steps of 1/3 EV Can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 51200 (ISO 102400 equivalent) or to approx. 2 EV above ISO 51200 (ISO 204800 equivalent) Auto ISO sensitivity control available |
| Active D-Lighting |
Can be selected from: Auto Extra High High Normal Low |
| Active D-Lighting Bracketing | Yes |
Focus/Autofocus
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Autofocus System |
Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF |
| Detection Range |
-4.5 to +19 EV (without low-light AF: -3 to +19 EV) Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF-S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 |
| Lens Servo |
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); AF mode auto-switch (AF-A; available only in photo mode); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used |
| Focus Point |
209 (single-point AF) Number of focus points available in photo mode with single-point AF selected for AF-area mode and DX selected for image area |
| AF-Area Mode |
Pinpoint Single-Point Dynamic-area AF Wide-area AF (S) Wide-area AF (L) Wide-area AF (L-people) Wide-area AF (L-animals) Auto-area AF Auto-area AF (people) Auto-area AF (animals) |
| Focus Lock | Yes |
Flash
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Flash Control |
TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering |
| Flash Sync Modes |
Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Off |
| Flash-Ready Indicator | Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output |
| Accessory Shoe | ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync |
White Balance
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White Balance |
Auto (3 types) Choose color temperature (2,500 K–10,000 K) Cloudy Direct sunlight Flash Fluorescent (3 types) Incandescent Natural light auto Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all except choose color temperature with fine-tuning Shade |
| White Balance Bracketing | Yes |
Movie
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Movie Metering |
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor |
| Maximum Recording Time (Movie) | Up to 125 minutes |
| Movie File Format |
MOV MP4 |
| Movie Video Compression | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
| Movie Audio Recording Format |
Linear PCM AAC |
| Movie |
4K UHD 3,840 × 2,160 /30p/25p/24p Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 /120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively Quality selection (normal/m) available at all sizes except 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080 120p/100p, and 1920 × 1080 slow-motion, when quality is fixed at m |
| Movie Audio | Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted |
| Movie ISO |
Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) M: Manual selection (ISO 100 to 25,600 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV); auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 25,600) available with selectable upper limit Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100–25600) |
| Movie Active D-Lighting |
Can be selected from: Auto Extra High High Normal Low Off |
| Time Code | Yes |
| Movie e-VR | Yes |
| Movie HDMI Output | Yes |
| Movie Focus Peaking | Yes |
| Movie Highlight Display (Zebras) | Yes |
| Time-Lapse Movie | Yes |
| AF for Movie | Yes |
Monitor
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Monitor Size |
3.0in. Diagonal |
| Monitor Resolution | 1040 k dots |
| Monitor Type |
Vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle, approximately 100% frame coverage Color balance and 11-level manual brightness controls |
Playback
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Playback Functions |
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) Highlights Histogram Display Location Data Display Movie Playback Photo and/or Movie Slide Shows Photo Information Picture Rating Playback with Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping Photo and/or video slide shows |
Interface
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Interface |
USB: Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to built-in USB port is recommended Type D HDMI connector; Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported) |
| Wi-Fi Functionality |
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, Bolivia, and Oceania) Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, Bolivia, and Oceania) Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas) Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 4.5 dBm 5 GHz band: 6.8 dBm (countries in the Americas) |
| Smart Device App Connectivity | SnapBridge |
| Bluetooth |
Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz Maximum output power (EIRP) Bluetooth –1.0 dBm Bluetooth Low Energy: –2.5 dBm |
Menus
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Supported Languages |
English French Portuguese (Brazil) Spanish |
Power
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Battery/Batteries |
One EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery |
| Battery Life (Shots per Charge) |
330 shots (CIPA)
Movies: Approx. 75 min. of movie recording |
| AC Adapter | EH-7P charging AC adapter (available separately) |
| Battery Charger | MH-32 Battery Charger (available separately) |
Miscellaneous
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Tripod Socket |
1/4"-20 (ISO 1222) |
| Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) | 5.1 in. (128mm) x 2.9 in. (73.5mm) x 2.4 in. (59.5mm) |
| Approx. Weight | 12.4 oz. (350g) |
| Operating Environment |
Temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation) |
*For a full list of the technical specifications please refer to the product manual.
Z 30 Body Only
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BF-N1 Body Cap
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EN-EL25 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
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AN-DC25 Camera Strap
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UC-E24 USB Cable
Optional Accessories:
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