OFFICIAL Nikon Z30 Hands-On pREVIEW: Not What I Expected!!!

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This is a PREVIEW of the Nikon Z30, a mirrorless camera that's lacking an EVF, that's designed to go after content creators and challenge Sony's ZV-e10 and Canon's M50 Mark II. How's the autofocus, how's the quality, will it get the job done? That's what I answer in this video.
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@froknowsphoto Жыл бұрын

Is this a go or a no go???

@fadlydsp Жыл бұрын

googogogogogo

@KoidelCoyote Жыл бұрын

i love you FROOOO

@bojudkins3311 Жыл бұрын

I'll watch and get back with you. Edit For what I do, no. If I were a creator I'd buy it. But it doesn't seem very professional, seems like something your aunt would bring on a field trip to take snapshots of everyone/thing. I find it easier to see everything that is going on through a viewfinder. Especially when it's very sunny and I can't hardly see the screen

@gorbshal2598 Жыл бұрын

no go. Although i should probably watch the video first.

@ROGUE5DRONEWORKS Жыл бұрын

Seen the video it's a no go if I'm buying it for my kid. I can get something much cheaper but if I was looking I mat get it

@bubbly6379 Жыл бұрын

I'm getting this just to convert for infrared. this is like, perfect. A camera with full live view, Flippy screen, and the entire Nikon lens catalog. I think this camera has a lot of potential

@TheDeltaMoo Жыл бұрын

Converting to infrared would really give me a nice excuse to get this 🤔 But then again I wouldn't mind a second Zfc in infrared either...

@garageworker Жыл бұрын

Dude this review is so awesome! I also really appreciate that you used it as your studio camera and took it around. Also nice that you labeled the R5 camera shots, it just helps so much comparing cameras. Thank you.

@KarlBarbosa Жыл бұрын

Nikon hit it out of the park with this one. Good on them! Now if only they could release an updated Z6 with reliable Eye-AF, that would be great. I love my gen1 Z6, but I do depend on manually setting the focus point a little too much.

@Realletsplaygrey Жыл бұрын

Just got home from work and this is the first thing i see, stoked to watch this video Right now, hopefully it lives up to what I had hoped for!

@deterrentdubz9116 Жыл бұрын

You’re a complete boss! Best photography tech channel with hands on footage/opinions I’ve found! I’m new to photography and I’m struggling finding a mirrorless camera to get started with but your videos are certainly helping! Would love some recommendations for beginner mirrorless cameras if possible!

@BoostLeekdMedia Жыл бұрын

Diggin' it! Love my Z50 but I would definitely bring the Z30 around more since it definitely looks a lot more compact compared to the Z30 when I'm doing videos. I really like that they FINALLY made a camera for content creators. If it still has the same sensor as the Z50/Zfc, image quality is still definitely there. Thanks for the video!

@1Redsaphir1 Жыл бұрын

I have z50 in my job (I work for a town and we use it to shoot all things we need, like festivals, buildings and shit), but I am really looking for camera for my ASMR channel. This looks really good for that. 🤔 Especially that 120 minutes record time.

@highdynamicphotographyfilm2235 Жыл бұрын

The video quality looks amazing. The 4K no crop and pretty much no limit recording time with the price tag make this camera ideal for me.

@luhamay Жыл бұрын

For both of us!

@dominiquebantasan6200 Жыл бұрын

@@luhamay for all of us

@Oasisrealtygroup Жыл бұрын

For me too. About to purchase is now lol.

@amermeleitor Жыл бұрын

I got the body only in a bundle with a basic Manfrotto tripod and a shoulder bag for $450usd

@444xhhh Жыл бұрын

@@amermeleitor where did you find it for $450?

@rizzabarcarse Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jared! Nice review! I'm getting this for the flip out screen. Love my Z9 but does not have flip out screen for vlogging so I'll use the money saved from not getting the A1 and get the Z30. I also get a free vlogging camera, extra body, and ability to use my FF Z lenses is a plus.. .love Nikon!

@anthonyir3408 Жыл бұрын

Wow the video looks good for the Z30. Looks like Nikon is here to really compete & can’t wait to see the new line of Z series

@MArk-yn4sp Жыл бұрын

Thanks for comparing cameras, and showing which is recording. Great review.

@fabioragone22 Жыл бұрын

seems pretty nice for casual street photography, I would say... It's so compact that it is almost pocketable, depending on the lenses you have attached. I know phones can do a pretty decent job in this case, but it's still attractive in my opinion.

@huepix Жыл бұрын

I wish they would make a viewfinder that slots into the flash socket. Seems such simple solution. And even make an optical viewfinder with transferable lenses and a projected frame for zooms.

@BebeRussell Жыл бұрын

So funny and serious information sharing at the same time. Thank you.

@PhilThach Жыл бұрын

Great video J&S. I really like the video auto-focus from Nikon Z cameras. I think this camera will serve its intended audience well.

@Fresh-at-50 Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you - my new Z30 arrived this week and will be starting to get to grips with it - my first mirrorless camera and amazed on the size and weight compared to my D7500!

@gollum590 Жыл бұрын

I bought this camera last week for my roommate to shoot her content. I specifically bought it because of the flip screen, my D5300 has one and I think every camera should be so equipped. When I got it home and started playing with it I found it has a lot of features that my D780 has, we have had a lot of fun with the built in filters. She works as a go-go dancer and the girls at the club are booking shoots already. I definitely bought more camera than I bargained for. Thank you Nikon, you are giving people an affordable option to the crappy cameras on cell phones.

@Wynner3 Жыл бұрын

I couldn't tell it was a different camera until you mentioned it. That really surprised me.

@serglong1558 Жыл бұрын

You are always fun to watch!

@angela-r Жыл бұрын

Oh wow. Nikon was my first DSLR and Jared’s tutorial trained me to use it years ago. lol I switched to Fuji a few years ago - which I do love, but wow. Nikon is killing it lately. Feeling like I want to go back to my first love. 💕

@rizzabarcarse Жыл бұрын

D90 was my first DSLR and first DSLR that can do video. Now I have Z9, my first flagship camera D6+D850 with free built-in Red camera.. Lol.

@gary7851 11 ай бұрын

As Nikon shooter for years, in my opinion it's a perfect camera to mount it on gimbal, plus tiltable screen which is plus one, fast in autofocus, phenomenal image quality, for the price it has lots of benefits, I'm looking forward to invest in one.

@johndao5870 Жыл бұрын

Awesome review! Your preview is way better than the other guys.

@gregwilsonnaturephotography Жыл бұрын

The flow of your Fro looks amazing! You go Tic Tok famous guy!

@Neopulse00 Жыл бұрын

I would use this definitely for a premium webcam personally because I'm not a fan of the current market including the larger sensor Elgato Facecam. This might hit the spot for me albeit at a $700+ price point. I'm wondering what the price will be for the Z10 though 😕

@KK_21 Жыл бұрын

Love your analysis and comments 🙏❤️

@WarriorsPhoto Жыл бұрын

I am glad this was released. I may have my companion to my Z50. (: Thank you Jared. Keep da fro!

@JRodPhotoArt Жыл бұрын

Your right Jared, Great Hair. Oh , and good job Nikon, A great new camera !!!

@BrianYoungPhoto Жыл бұрын

Nikon really needs a 10mm-xx for the Z system if they are going after "content creators". The tally light is nice touch though.

@Carl_Aznable Жыл бұрын

Thank you for an unbiased preview, for once. Keep it up!

@froknowsphoto Жыл бұрын

Oh sweet back handed compliment for once. Why don’t you just say it “usually you’re biased and I hate your opinions, this time I agree with you bedside you said nice things that didn’t hurt my feelings”

@chrisguli2865 Жыл бұрын

I too thought it was a very fair and honest review...perfect addition for a Z50/Zfc shooter who is also a budding or experienced content creator.

@user-dk2zq2ky7c Жыл бұрын

Always thank u for super fast sharing

@marcusbeasley3212 Жыл бұрын

The video footage actually held up pretty well, really not bad for that price range.

@reddevil211287 11 ай бұрын

I’m blown away by Nikon’s design team.

@jddiggy2343 Жыл бұрын

9:45 About the the lens for vlogging Nikon had a 12-28mm DX wide-angle zoom lens on their road map for about a year now. My assumption is that lens will be released same time as the Z30 because this will be marketed as vlogging first content creator camera for all social medias. My hope is they will offer the standard zoom or the wide angle zoom in a kit and hopefully it will have vr as well be the go to vlogging set up for Nikon shooter's. So keep your ears open Nikon shooter's this mirrorless world is expanding for us.

@AllTheStarsSailing Жыл бұрын

Mate I love your mojo and humour, thanks for the tips, finally stepped up from iPhone and GoPro to this puppy 👍 love from Oz

@turkeytornado Жыл бұрын

this video/review is awesome... its informative and hilarious... thank you sir

@indiewrestlingchannel Жыл бұрын

if i wanted to try this camera for stills, would it be a good camera for lowlight action photography? or would the z50 be a better choice?

@sufcohen Жыл бұрын

I’m a pro photographer, I shoot through the screen and not the viewfinder. I don’t think I’m any less professional because of it, the opposite… I can see what happens near me and react for this. Since I switched to shoot with the screen my pictures got better because I can also interact better with the people in front of the camera. My shots are still steady and sharp.

@journeytoaphotograph Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm not a pro, but the bigger the view screen, the easier the comp. Also, I shoot mountains and forests, and they are famously ambivalent towards a photographers stance...

@markshirley01 Жыл бұрын

This guy isnt a pro nor was he in the past - he's just a youtuber pretending to have some industry experience - he doesn't. Its perfectly acceptable to use the rear screen

@camerapunk4109 Жыл бұрын

See the viewfinder is more of a security check in both balance and taking on horrendous bright settings. If you slap on a 600 mm 2.8 prime for wildlife and need to be on the move constantly in the Amazon your gonna want to keep as steady as possible and hold the camera in a way that balances with your whole body in tough terrain.

@ibdaramy7261 Жыл бұрын

@Mark Shirley - Fro is professional through and through. It is like saying that a guy is not a fro because of the gear he is using. Fro can teach many pros.

@MrWiseinheart Жыл бұрын

Oh that plus when you hold it to your eye you can't do minor adjustments as you could with holding it away from your body and using your arm to giving it that much better composition.

@garzplace Жыл бұрын

Adding the Small Rig to the Z30 is a great upgrade.. I've had my Z30 since it came out and love it for vlogging but my trusy old Canon 70D still gets the nod for stills.

@j.kimmer1509 Жыл бұрын

This is a perfect travel camera; I'm used to holding a iphone in front of me to take images and video / now I can use amazing Z lens with it... awesome

@Transfigurated Жыл бұрын

THE Z30 IS REALLY SHARP AND CRISPY

@Deuce33 Жыл бұрын

Nikon is killing it! All hail the King!

@andrewmontague9682 Жыл бұрын

TicTok and Wayne’s World references? You’re truly a man for all the people! 😁

@wilkbor Жыл бұрын

I'm happy to see Nikon launching new products, even if it's something I would not buy. There does, however, seem to be a market for this product and I'm hoping Nikon captures enough of it to make it worth its while.

@booshipvideo5513 Жыл бұрын

is there any dynamic zoom (called in Panasonic, also called clear image zoom in Sony) and digital zoom? Can we extend the power zoom lens to limit using the control on lens follow by extending the camera built in zoom function using the camera control system?

@SchalkSmit09 Жыл бұрын

Props to Nikon for the new camera

@alfiearock 10 ай бұрын

Thanks. I learned alot in a fun way

@kenbest7660 Жыл бұрын

A new Tic Tok star is born! Look at those moves! Good review.

@s.r.5462 Жыл бұрын

good callout on EVF and IBS. new to cameras and thinking a nice camera would be an upgrade from a smartphone, so the marketing info on the sensors was interesting. thanks for the video- very helpful.

@goldfries Жыл бұрын

Thanks, been using the Z 50 and Z Fc for my channel, can't wait to have the Z 30 into the arsenal.

@Philtho Жыл бұрын

Shout out to your podcast. It's really, really, really good lately! Please keep at it! It's in my rotation as I'm doing my daily photography walks and hikes!

@JoeSteel1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job, very thorough

@grahammurphy3360 Жыл бұрын

Looks cool. How did you get f1.07/8 on the 50mm f1.2?

@Jazzbeau Жыл бұрын

Great video...enjoyed it a lot. Anyone else getting an odd low frequency faintly thumping bass pulse, noticed it especially toward the end of the vid?

@wakeywarrior Жыл бұрын

I just bought this to replace my ZV1. Not much bigger (my ZV1 has the necessary Ulanzi stick on lens and cage), it weighs the same, and the image quality is absolutely fantastic. The stabilisation is fine also with the kit lens on. The low light performance on this camera is awesome. I also take a lot of stills and this is a brilliant stills camera. I don’t need an EVF. The camera performs amazingly well on the auto setting as well straight out of camera. I also was not expecting the autofocus to be as good as Sony but it’s not far off and no issues there either. It’s just been reduced in price and if you are in the market for a small form factor camera, perhaps for travel, it is really hard to beat now.

@anjakatinic4297 Жыл бұрын

I woud like to know how is the battery life by standard picture taking over the day somewhere on holiday

@wakeywarrior Жыл бұрын

@@anjakatinic4297 I haven’t tried pushing it to its limit in that scenario but if you see the video I did on my channel reviewing it, I was out with it for 4 hours, and of course took more, and it had a half battery left. I think I read somewhere it will take more photos than publicised - maybe about 300. The battery will last twice as long if not more compared to a ZV1 say. Again I did a comparison.

@anjakatinic4297 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for answering my questions and taking time.

@MAYERMAKES Жыл бұрын

I'm actually thinking about getting the body, shooting mainly with a z50 currently and that may be a great addition.

@joshuaconti989 Жыл бұрын

Was there a chance to test the "digital e-VR image stabilization" that Nikon adverts in the specs?

@KyleGloverPhotography Жыл бұрын

Did I see dust on the sensor when you were in the park? Pretty tempted with this little camera too.

@sandymarwah3523 Жыл бұрын

thanks jared your video is amazing, i want to ask something, with z30, which, white balance and picture profile when you run with z30, and is still ok with no gimbal when shooting with z30, thank you bro

@baljindersinghsidhu3959 Жыл бұрын

yeah it's Nikon❤❤ waiting for Z8 to show up..

@pranjalsharma479 Жыл бұрын

Id love to see this attached to the 800mm F/6.3 😂😂😂

@drkskwlkr Жыл бұрын

And I'd **love** to watch you do a walk & talk vlog with this kit 🤠

@victorlim5077 Жыл бұрын

1200mm F9 video rig?! Why not? 😆

@pranjalsharma479 Жыл бұрын

@@drkskwlkr Its going to be a Nikon Creator's kit

@pranjalsharma479 Жыл бұрын

@@victorlim5077 Tik Tokers are going to buy this kit asap

@muhammadiqbalhansari4322 Жыл бұрын

I can't imagine that

@BahtinovRanger Жыл бұрын

I was waiting for the sniff test and the wind tunnel test. 😂, cool pocket camera it looks.

@mov3society232 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@CarlosPerezPhotography Жыл бұрын

Video looks great! Impressive. Eye -Af looks great on this video.

@MeowjinBoo Жыл бұрын

I read that you can livestream from the camera? Did you go over it on the video or did i miss it?

@felixtossan5107 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jared. You are an excellent presenter and reviewer. To the point, everything explained. I own a Z50 (love it) but it won't go into a gimbal of the smaller type, not with heavy lens. So I will get a Z30 and it should fit my gimbal with the standard lens. Fantastic vlog rig. You convinced me. Thanks again.

@Az_cardcollect 8 ай бұрын

Hey Jared would you say this is a great camera starter? I want to start vlogging

@philipgilligan_art Жыл бұрын

Hey Fro my good man…… can I ask how you get on with the prograf 1000 A2 printer please Sir????? Is it oodlesy good or just meh??? Trying to decide between these and a prograf pro 300 A3+ jobber Thanks for any advice

@elram2649 Жыл бұрын

Gotta admit...those were some awesome parkour skills. 😆

@JustinPulitzerTrades Жыл бұрын

Did you film this with the kit lens in the studio? If not, which lens did you use?

@guirodrigues.s Жыл бұрын

am I the only one who think this is looking better than the usual videos recording with canon on the Fro studio?

@YourPersonalSunshine 10 ай бұрын

Hahahaha your dance was awesome! I just bought this camera. I'm excited for it to arrive. Thank you.

@3akoscielski Жыл бұрын

I'm still surprised that the cameras don't have Bluetooth audio yet. I know it's not as fast or as clear as wired in but I think creators at this level would love Bluetooth-connected headphones and mics.

@andrescarrasco1248 Жыл бұрын

8:00 yeah that's TikTok

@SutharBhavesh Жыл бұрын

I was just wondering why do I have to rotate video in phone, thanks for confirming that tagging point

@HJN67 Жыл бұрын

So, I finally came around to watch this review and the only thing I didn't get an answer to was, what lens do you use on that studio R5? When we see the cameras from behind, like at 13:36, the Canon says 1/50 shutter speed and F1.0 7/8 (I guess) is the aperture. What is up with that?

@erinvz3270 11 ай бұрын

Are there any indicators on a new cropped Nikon with IBIS any time soon? My z50 is in the shop (for the dumb LCD cable design) and I’m wondering if i should pay the $$$ to fix it or consider switching systems if IBIS won’t be here for a few more years. Any ideas?

@Realletsplaygrey Жыл бұрын

Camera seems awesome. I own the 35 and the 14-30, so just spending $709 on the body doesn't sound bad what so ever. I wonder how it would do as a webcam style camera? I currently use the z6ii with elgatos camlink.

@christophmader1788 Жыл бұрын

I hope there will be a Z70 or Z90 in the not so far future 🤞🤞🤞

@tielmaster7879 Жыл бұрын

A z70 with ibis and 3D Tracking would be the dream for wildlife users.

@AlanHoey86 Жыл бұрын

I think we'll see one in due course after the Z9 tech trickles down to the FF bodies. Perhaps alongside the 200-600mm

@mirrorlessny Жыл бұрын

@Tiel Master yea something like z70 with ibis would be perfect 🙏

@aengusmacnaughton1375 Жыл бұрын

Fro Knows Ski Dancing!

@jennasurya Жыл бұрын

Thank you now i will go for z30

@luhamay Жыл бұрын

A cheaper Z50, with the screen and USB-C from Z fc, and no recording limit? I was dreaming for a camera like this! No IBIS, unfortunately, but that's ok to me. Bring It on, Nikon!

@Petrolhead66 Жыл бұрын

I already have a Z6 but want somit smaller and lighter for travel photos and vids. Would this be a good choice

@totalfaithproductions Жыл бұрын

What’s the setup with the Sennheiser wireless system on top of the cameras? What’s the routing? Thank you!!

@SusanAlatan Жыл бұрын

This is great for vlogging right? I’m considering getting this for that.

@kyawmoeoo3234 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys could you please give me the best suggestion for between Canon & Nikon currently I using Canon EOS 50D and I would like to upgrade to full frame camera but I have confused that I should go for Canon or Nikon and also I only have the limited budget too,,,,

@andrewmontague9682 Жыл бұрын

There were a lot of KZfaqrs who got into better quality production using the GH5, so this might be a good upgrade if they’re looking for something better.

@elliottcobin1468 Жыл бұрын

What monitor are you using with the Mac Mini? Thanks

@filipart828 24 күн бұрын

I am in doubt whether to take the Z30 or the R50, what do you recommend? Did you feel the lack of AVF on the Z30? Thank you

@sagarmajumdar92 Жыл бұрын

Nice...now I hope Nikon makes a much more inexpensive camera in their z series that I can actually buy...Z10 maybe 🙂

@astepback2963 Ай бұрын

ive been looking at this camera for a couple months now. im likely pulling the trigger this summer. QUESTION..My office is a 14x14 room. Will the 16mm give me enough room to get my full body in there? I workout and do videos and also play drums. So just need to make sure its going to have me covered?..Thanks for the help.

@Upnorth_overland 8 ай бұрын

The colors look much better in the canon! Did you color grade either?

@BeersInJapan Жыл бұрын

I love your sarcasm. That is why I subbed 😂

@DelCampoProductions. Жыл бұрын

Jared,I HIGHly Recommend you try out the samsung nx300.For it’s age,this camera blew my mind

@JaysonBChannel Жыл бұрын

Can i use Sigma 24-70mm f/2,8 DG OS HSM for this camera? thanks for the answer

@kennyiklei Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It was a great video. I have a Nikon D5100 and a 35mm prime lens. I only do photo shooting for my family or when travelling. If I want to upgrade my camera, should buy z50 or z30? Should I buy only the body or the 2 lenses package? How about fujifilm x-s10? Any advice for me? Thank you.

@Damon_Mah Жыл бұрын

I’d get Z50 or Zfc with 2 lenses package. if you want to keep using your excellent 35mm prime lens, also get the FTZ2 lens adapter

@kennyiklei Жыл бұрын

@@Damon_Mah thanks. I've just bought the z50 with 2 lenses and the FTZ II adaptor.

@barryobrien1890 Жыл бұрын

Nice repackage of the zfc/z50. Nice review

@user-gx2mr5hj1l Жыл бұрын

Great review but is there are rolling shutter in this camera?

@ismapierre Жыл бұрын

My biggest problem with Nikon has always been the autofocus, and I was thinking of moving to Sony but for the apsc range, but Nikon just released the z30 and it just got me in trouble.

@anthonyir3408 Жыл бұрын

I use the Nikon Z6ii after the upgrade I can tell you I see a big difference with the AF and eye detector and it’s really good. Is it A1 or Z9 good? No but you get your shots

@delanescott7872 Жыл бұрын

all new camera have good autofocus, youtuber and vloggers have tohave something to talk about so they will always compare as if one is terrible and the other is superior. think about it like this. before eye autofocus became a thing photographers and film makers were getting beautiful clear pics and video, today it just simplyfied. dont wreck your brain over who has the most pin point af, keep your money in your pocket and get a good camera and go work it. it the person behind the camera that makes the difference. theres ppl that will pick up an old camera with half the features and create content like a hall of fame pro. with out autofocus.

@jasrenfro9856 4 ай бұрын

I found it interesting you criticized the grip being on the "wrong" side for a vlogging camera but guy put it on a grip handle when he used it. Which is what you would expect a clogger to do. This might be my next camera