Approaching The Scene 226: Nikon Z30 Review (Pros & Cons)

(UPDATE): Turn off Self Portrait mode in Setup Menu! It frees the LCD when pointed forward for video.

(LINKS BELOW): Now for something completely different, the Z30. It’s sort of like a Z50 with no EVF, but some video enhancements. Who’s it for? What’s good about it? What did Nikon mess up? If you’re curious, check this out.

LINKED TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00 Intro to ATS 225
01:09 Who is the Z30 for?
01:50 Nikon’s APS-C Z cameras are great quality and affordable
04:40 The state of Nikon’s APS-C mirrorless cameras
05:23 Why the Z30 is better for video than stills
06:25 My favorite things about the Z30 (Pros)
12:10 Things I don’t like about the Z30 (Cons)
19:00 Accessories I recommend for the Z30

Nikon Z30 Setup & and Menu Walkthrough Video:
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