Hey buddy, just wanted to prove a great video is still relevant 11 months on! Just got my Z30 a couple of days ago. With the menu system being different enough from my primary cameras, this was really helpful. Thank you!
Brilliant is an understatement... Just got the Nikon Z30 about a week back.... watched ur narration and those little tips here and there and I'm a much happier person now ... Thank you so much !
Thanks for this Hudson - I've just ordered the Z30 as a 'go anywhere' almost pocket camera for when I don't want to carry a DSLR. I don't shoot much video but having looked at this camera's capability I may try to get into that aspect more. Greetings from the UK.
Hudson, Thanks much for going to the trouble to make this. I’ve had the Z50 for several years. But i’ve just bought a Z30 for its slightly more compact size, to use as a better EDC with the 16-50mm.
thank you for putting this together to help understand. systematic go through all settings with explanation and example displayed. sometimes jumps too fast to next setting and last as to how to get to where up to
Wow thanks so much information I am relearning all I knew about photography from my past for my UA-cam/ Instagram food related content. Loving my new Nikon Z30
I love the camera except for the amount of noise I see in the photos, even after exposing to the right, under lots of perfect light (daylight). That's the same noise problem I have with the D500. I don't have noise problems shooting with the D610, D750, and D850. What can I possibly be doing wrong with the Z30 and D500?
Great video. Thanks this was helpful with some of the things on my Z50 after watching and using your Z50 video. It is a little frustrating seeing the 30 coming in cheaper but with more controls than the Z50. Things like focus shift. I wish they would update the Z50 to have everything that the cheaper Z30 has
Great review/tutorial. Born & raised on SLR/DSLR cameras Presently shooting D800 with 50mm Prime f1.8. Picking up a Z30 end of March. Im wanting to slip into doing short vids, 10min or less. But i also want a compact light camera for street shooting & being less obvious around people. I mean bring a camera up to your eye is a dead give away. Then people change the way they act...not cool. Im budgeting my first Mirrorless to see if i really like it. IM a died in the wool NIKON shooter. So i dont spend any time looking at other brands. Ill subscribe your channel. Cheers
Yes, but... in situations where you want to frame and craft an image, you'll miss one of the greatest benefits of the Z system. The bright, spectacular and precise EVF for composing, focusing zoomed to 100 percent, previewing exposure settings, adjusting menu settings and reviewing images without ever taking your eye away from it. ;) I came from film (35, 645, 4x5) through dslrs to the Z system too. :) the EVF and AF accuracy will blow your mind.
Thank you for explaining all the details but could you help with this one? I can click pictures and everything is working fine except I can check my settings or menu or for that matter any button isn't working 😕. I checked picture is getting clicked and saved on the memory card.i changed memory card as well , took out battery few times no help 😞. Any help would be appreciated
Why do you prefer MOV? I have problem when I recorded a video larger than 4GB. I cannot transfer copy or move to my PC. Do you know how to fix this issue?
What version of windows are you using? Technically anything over windows 7 comes with NTFS file system as default so 4gb should be no problem. It will not transfer to a USB formatted in FAT32 but directly on the PC I can't figure out what the problem could be.. MOV is mostly used for easier audio editing as the audio is separated from video so you can "detach" it easier in the editing software. It doesn't give any video quality advantages so if you are experiencing problems with file transfer and you don't edit much audio, go for MP4
Hello. I have a question. how to unlock the Z30 when I disconnect the lens and attach it via the Baader Wide-T-Ring Nikon Z Adapter. How to unlock it so that I can take a photo through the Celestron Ultima 80 telescope.
Awesome Video, can you share you’re video settings that you used for this video. I just purchased the z30 but I’m having a problem with my video. My video is too zoomed in. I would like for my video to look like yours. I can see you and everything around you. It’s not so close up.
You simply need a wider angle lens. The 24 1.7 is a great prime for the dx sensor. The 16-50 kit lens is also a good choice. I have those linked at my site. Www.hudsonhenry.com/atslinks
Buddy thank you for such in depth sharing. I have a question: Knowing that the battery life for stills is pretty poor for this camera, is there an option to turn OFF the display once I start my 2 or 3 hour interval shooting for astrophotography to squeeze as many pictures out as possible? Does the external charging help or will it still slowly drain?
@@HudsonHenryPhoto My camera is not connected to a computer or to a phone. I don't have a remote either. In this case is it possible to pause directly from my z30 Nikon camera? Also I have a strong background noise when I record video. Is it possible to reduce the noise and stress more on my voice? Thank you in advance! 😁
Didn't understand the statement " you cannot change WB in post ". ]We WB calibrate and match footage from other cameras in post. Is this something "new" that Z30 does to your video ? Just curios... Thank you
Hello Hudson. I have been following your channel regularly. Must admit the Nikon Z30 tutorial did help. Recently I bought a 7ARTISANS PHOTOELECTRIC 12MM F/2.8 MARK II LENS FOR NIKON Z. The manual lens is working fine but unfortunately I am unable to load Non CPU lens data on my Nikon Z30 camera settings. It does let me set the highest aperture to 2.8 but Lens focal length does not give any option to select 12mm. Nikon only has options for 8mm or 13mm. What to do? I will be glad if you can give any possible solution to fix it.
"(UPDATE): Turn off Self Portrait mode in Setup Menu! It frees the LCD when pointed forward for video." I just got myself a Sony ZV-E10 for recording UA-cam video in my office, but unfortunately I can't find a setting to stop the image as viewed on the camera's screen, from being reversed left to right (of course it doesn't record like that... so it's just a vlogging feature, but like I say, I really, really, want to be able to disable it... everything's on the wrong side of the room when I'm aligning the camera as it's pointing at me). Unfortunately it'll be going back to Jessops, and I'm hoping not all cameras force this setting upon us. So, I'm hoping, as I've quoted you above, by "frees", you mean exactly what my issue is... so do you mean there's a setting to disable this so-called mirror mode? If so, then the Nikon Z30 could be the answer for me. Edit: Ah, or maybe by frees, you just mean it keeps the touch screen's controls enabled/operable? In which case I'm still stuffed for a choice of camera.
@@HudsonHenryPhoto thank you for reply.... ive assigned shutter button to record video last night... but it has become two steps button which I don't like... is there any way to make it simple single step ..??
Hey buddy, just wanted to prove a great video is still relevant 11 months on! Just got my Z30 a couple of days ago. With the menu system being different enough from my primary cameras, this was really helpful. Thank you!
I’m amazed at your dedication for setup guides for the Z cameras!!
Brilliant is an understatement... Just got the Nikon Z30 about a week back.... watched ur narration and those little tips here and there and I'm a much happier person now ... Thank you so much !
This video is so useful, thanks for taking the time to explain all the settings. Learned a lot
Thank you for the in-depth tutorial. Well explained, easy to understand and follow. You've earned a subscriber.
Thanks for the video. I just got my Z30 today. This was a very helpful.
Thank you! Buying a new camera is always a bit of a surprise package, but this helped me see exactly what the options are!
Great setup guide, thank you very much.
After days of searching on youtube, I finanlly landed on the video I was looking for. Very detailed for beginners like me. Thank you
Thanks for this Hudson - I've just ordered the Z30 as a 'go anywhere' almost pocket camera for when I don't want to carry a DSLR. I don't shoot much video but having looked at this camera's capability I may try to get into that aspect more.
Greetings from the UK.
Hudson, Thanks much for going to the trouble to make this. I’ve had the Z50 for several years. But i’ve just bought a Z30 for its slightly more compact size, to use as a better EDC with the 16-50mm.
You are a beast! Thank you for this exhaustive review of all the doodads this camera offers! I appreciate you!!!
I enjoy watching and I learn so much about you when it come to camera,I love Kanon z30 camera thank you for this video you made.❤
thank you for putting this together to help understand. systematic go through all settings with explanation and example displayed. sometimes jumps too fast to next setting and last as to how to get to where up to
My Z30 never seems to remember the 2s timer setting. It always reverts back and I have to set it again?
Wow thanks so much information I am relearning all I knew about photography from my past for my UA-cam/ Instagram food related content. Loving my new Nikon Z30
I just got a Z5 and even though this video is about the Z 30 most of the settings I used as you recommended thank you!
The Z6ii setup video might be even closer. ;)
Just got this camera and I don't see a virtual horizon... Love the video, great job!
Thank you for your help.
Thank you very much! :)
Thanks!🎉
A year old video and you just got an hour and half watch time from me. )
Great video and very helpful for a dummy like me.
thank you A lot!
Very helpful video dude, thank you!
Really great content as always! Thanks for what you do.
I love the camera except for the amount of noise I see in the photos, even after exposing to the right, under lots of perfect light (daylight).
That's the same noise problem I have with the D500. I don't have noise problems shooting with the D610, D750, and D850.
What can I possibly be doing wrong with the Z30 and D500?
Great video. Thanks this was helpful with some of the things on my Z50 after watching and using your Z50 video. It is a little frustrating seeing the 30 coming in cheaper but with more controls than the Z50. Things like focus shift. I wish they would update the Z50 to have everything that the cheaper Z30 has
But NO EVF!!! Forget it. I would sure love a Z70... Come on Nikon
Great review/tutorial. Born & raised on SLR/DSLR cameras Presently shooting D800 with 50mm Prime f1.8. Picking up a Z30 end of March. Im wanting to slip into doing short vids, 10min or less. But i also want a compact light camera for street shooting & being less obvious around people. I mean bring a camera up to your eye is a dead give away. Then people change the way they act...not cool. Im budgeting my first Mirrorless to see if i really like it. IM a died in the wool NIKON shooter. So i dont spend any time looking at other brands. Ill subscribe your channel. Cheers
Yes, but... in situations where you want to frame and craft an image, you'll miss one of the greatest benefits of the Z system. The bright, spectacular and precise EVF for composing, focusing zoomed to 100 percent, previewing exposure settings, adjusting menu settings and reviewing images without ever taking your eye away from it. ;)
I came from film (35, 645, 4x5) through dslrs to the Z system too. :) the EVF and AF accuracy will blow your mind.
Nice to hear this. Im really looking forward to shooting the Z30. Who knows, i may just melt into the Z series. Cheers man.@@HudsonHenryPhoto
Hi thanks for the video donyou know how settings flash Bluetooth?
Thank you for explaining all the details but could you help with this one? I can click pictures and everything is working fine except I can check my settings or menu or for that matter any button isn't working 😕. I checked picture is getting clicked and saved on the memory card.i changed memory card as well , took out battery few times no help 😞. Any help would be appreciated
can the settings recommended for others Z camera?
Thanks for the tutorial. How did you get all your information on the right side of your screen 31:04
Muy bueno, estoy esperando la mía, pero ya me adelanto, saludos.
Why do you prefer MOV?
I have problem when I recorded a video larger than 4GB. I cannot transfer copy or move to my PC. Do you know how to fix this issue?
What version of windows are you using? Technically anything over windows 7 comes with NTFS file system as default so 4gb should be no problem. It will not transfer to a USB formatted in FAT32 but directly on the PC I can't figure out what the problem could be..
MOV is mostly used for easier audio editing as the audio is separated from video so you can "detach" it easier in the editing software. It doesn't give any video quality advantages so if you are experiencing problems with file transfer and you don't edit much audio, go for MP4
@@snooper71 I use Linux Mint 20.3. I got USB reader so i can read it now. Thank you for your help.
Hello. I have a question. how to unlock the Z30 when I disconnect the lens and attach it via the Baader Wide-T-Ring Nikon Z Adapter. How to unlock it so that I can take a photo through the Celestron Ultima 80 telescope.
Awesome Video, can you share you’re video settings that you used for this video. I just purchased the z30 but I’m having a problem with my video. My video is too zoomed in. I would like for my video to look like yours. I can see you and everything around you. It’s not so close up.
You simply need a wider angle lens. The 24 1.7 is a great prime for the dx sensor. The 16-50 kit lens is also a good choice. I have those linked at my site. Www.hudsonhenry.com/atslinks
Buddy thank you for such in depth sharing. I have a question: Knowing that the battery life for stills is pretty poor for this camera, is there an option to turn OFF the display once I start my 2 or 3 hour interval shooting for astrophotography to squeeze as many pictures out as possible? Does the external charging help or will it still slowly drain?
@@elliotyip9844 just plug in a PD rated battery brick like this and shoot all night: amzn.to/3YRxrd8
HEY HENRY, does the Nikon Z30 have SCN dial mode like the z50? if not where do I find that SCN mode in z30?
Hi there, is there a pause setting durin video? Thank you for eaverything!
Sure. Hit the space bar on the computer or tap the phone screen or pause on the TV remote. :-)
@@HudsonHenryPhoto My camera is not connected to a computer or to a phone. I don't have a remote either. In this case is it possible to pause directly from my z30 Nikon camera? Also I have a strong background noise when I record video. Is it possible to reduce the noise and stress more on my voice? Thank you in advance! 😁
Didn't understand the statement " you cannot change WB in post ". ]We WB calibrate and match footage from other cameras in post. Is this something "new" that Z30 does to your video ? Just curios... Thank you
It seems there is no shutter curtain when You change lenses? Is this not a problem? Dust?
Hello Hudson. I have been following your channel regularly. Must admit the Nikon Z30 tutorial did help. Recently I bought a 7ARTISANS PHOTOELECTRIC 12MM F/2.8 MARK II LENS FOR NIKON Z. The manual lens is working fine but unfortunately I am unable to load Non CPU lens data on my Nikon Z30 camera settings. It does let me set the highest aperture to 2.8 but Lens focal length does not give any option to select 12mm. Nikon only has options for 8mm or 13mm. What to do? I will be glad if you can give any possible solution to fix it.
how many hours of charging for the new battery of nikon z30?
"(UPDATE): Turn off Self Portrait mode in Setup Menu! It frees the LCD when pointed forward for video."
I just got myself a Sony ZV-E10 for recording UA-cam video in my office, but unfortunately I can't find a setting to stop the image as viewed on the camera's screen, from being reversed left to right (of course it doesn't record like that... so it's just a vlogging feature, but like I say, I really, really, want to be able to disable it... everything's on the wrong side of the room when I'm aligning the camera as it's pointing at me). Unfortunately it'll be going back to Jessops, and I'm hoping not all cameras force this setting upon us.
So, I'm hoping, as I've quoted you above, by "frees", you mean exactly what my issue is... so do you mean there's a setting to disable this so-called mirror mode? If so, then the Nikon Z30 could be the answer for me.
Edit: Ah, or maybe by frees, you just mean it keeps the touch screen's controls enabled/operable? In which case I'm still stuffed for a choice of camera.
Hii.. is there any way to assign ISO button to record video...??
Nope that's a dedicated button.
@@HudsonHenryPhoto thank you for reply.... ive assigned shutter button to record video last night... but it has become two steps button which I don't like... is there any way to make it simple single step ..??
Is there a problem using the huge dedicated video button?
I did it and the results it was not good and i can't take any photo !!!
great video, your cough was mad annoying though
If I'd had more time between trips, I'd have much rather been in bed. ;-)