In a nutshell: Nikon has launched a brand new mirrorless digital camera sporting a design optimized for video recording. The Nikon Z30 is an APS-C mirrorless shooter with a 20.9-megapixel CMOS picture sensor that makes use of the acquainted Nikon Z mount. There isn’t any digital viewfinder however the flip-out, 3.0-inch LCD panel is contact enabled and even closes inwards to attenuate fingerprints, smudges and scratches when touring.
Nikon’s newest is able to recording 4K video at as much as 30 frames per second or full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) at as much as 120 fps. Max video recording time is capped at 125 minutes however this might fluctuate relying in your recording mode and remaining battery life.
The Z30 packs twin stereo mics though these trying to up their audio recreation may need to think about elective outside wind muffs or an exterior microphone setup. A front-facing lamp lights up purple so that you at all times know while you’re recording.
Nikon presents a free cell app that may be paired with the Z30 for distant management, or you’ll be able to spend just a little additional and choose up the Bluetooth-powered distant to function the digital camera from a distance.
The Nikon Z30 is on the market to pre-order over on B&H Picture for $706.95 for the physique solely and launches in mid-July. A bundle that features a 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens will set you again $846.95 and one other that provides a 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR zoom lens to the combination instructions $1,196.95.
There’s additionally an elective Creator’s Accent Equipment for $149.95 that features a Rode VideoMicro microphone, a tripod grip and the aforementioned Bluetooth distant management.