Nikon Z30 Unboxing + Comprehensive Real World Review

In this video I unbox the Nikon Z30 and look at it's external options, and then take it for a real world review test to see how the tracking, eye detect and auto focus perform.

Unboxing and Review 00:52
Real World Field Test 12:53

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[RalphMayhewPhotography]

Are you considering buying the Z30? If so for what purpose?

[wakeywarrior]

When you are pressing to focus on something on the background it is telling the camera to focus not on your face, so it is continuing to do that.

[lanae]

Such a pleasant personality! I could watch these videos all day! Thanks for the info

[goactivemedia]

A real world review right after opening the box. I am going buy a Z30 but wow I would not do a real review on it till I have been shooting with it for a few months. I have the Z50 I have been using and I can tell you a lot of things I dont like about it after using it on many videos I would have never found right away just testing it.

[RXZ]

more like user error...when you press something on the screen (tap to focus), you just told the camera to focus on that object and track it. Only way it goes back to you is you have to tap on your face again. Best test is turn it on, have it track your eye (which it will), point to something else and point again to your face, etc...I do have the Z30 and Z6 and Z9.

[wakeywarrior]

I have bought one and it’s phenomenal for my case use. First priority is to be able to get it in a jacket pocket. Missing the viewfinder allows that. Low light performance is fantastic. Microphone is fantastic. Both photos and video straight out of camera is great. I have had zero autofocus issues with mine. It’s nearly as good as Sony.

[BeersInJapan]

The Internal Mic is better! Also change the settings to Voice Priority in a loud area.

[jessicagracew]

Thanks for this video! I just purchased this camera, but now I’m wondering if I have the best one for vlogging. I definitely don’t want any challenges with autofocus and tracking 🥴

[csc-photo]

Thanks for the helpful info, great review. I have this Z30 & 16-50 kit on my wish list, waiting for rebates sometime next year. It would be a dedicated video camera for me, especially with the combination of flippy screen and no EVF (for stills, I absolutely need a centered tilt screen for low / high angle shooting, otherwise I live in the EVF).

Re: Mic, the external mic actually sounds much much thinner - somehow the built-in mic wins here. Did you have the SmallRig deadcat attached?

The other thing I haven't heard anyone talk about is the Z30's strap mounts - no dangly rings! I'd like to see this in most (all?) future Nikon bodies. EDIT - You mentioned them! 😆

[gregoz]

I think you might have gotten lost on the focus thing, when I click on the screen to show some item behind me it stays focused there until i cancel it. That is the purpose of it I guess, otherwise, it will constantly go back to your face, which is not in many cases the point. Good review though. I am still on the fence with the Z30 or Sony ZV1, this small camera has a lot to offer.

[felm.]

Thank you, all you need now is a variable aperture ND filter for sunny days.

[carlxien]

thank u！ sending love from China it really helps

[gambet]

I "think" UHS II does work, my kit came with 64GB UHS 2 card, 290 Mb/s speed, so I would assume it does work, but not sure.

[leonfisher]

While I won't be considering the Z30 I enjoyed the review. Hopefully, the focus issues are address in some future update. I was surprised at the end when you said that you are going to keep it. Thought for sure it was going back in the box.

[amermeleitor]

Do you recommend to enter into the Nikon Z system or Sony E? I feel it's a risky move to go with Nikon, I'm afraid about the future of Nikon as they have less and less market share

[valerio_c]

I've seen videos where other youtubers exalted the reliability of autofocus, try setting the parameters, speed and sensitivity... and use viltrox 13/23/56 mm to get the best from this camera

[Audimann]

So the guy at the Nikon plant who assembles the viewfinder in cameras was on a holiday or something😅