Nikon Z 30 Owner's manual

Updating the Z 30 “C” firmware to version 1.10 gives access to

the features described below.

“Firmware version”

To view the camera firmware version or update the camera

firmware, select [Firmware version] in the setup menu.

Features available with “C” firmware

version 1.10

Updates can be performed using a computer or smart device.

•Computer: Check the Nikon Download Center for new versions of the

camera firmware. Information on performing updates is available via

the firmware download page.

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

•Smart device: If the smart device has been paired with the camera

using the SnapBridge app, the app will automatically notify you when

updates become available, and you can then download the update to

the camera memory card via the smart device. For information on

performing updates, see SnapBridge online help. Note that automatic

notifications may not be displayed at exactly the same time as the

updates are made available on the Nikon Download Center.

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Support for power zoom lenses

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New options for Custom Settings f2 “Custom

controls (shooting)” and g2 “Custom controls”:

“Power zoom +” and “Power zoom −”

[Power zoom +] and [Power zoom −] have been added to the

roles that can be assigned to camera controls for Custom

Settings f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] and g2 [Custom

controls]. If you assign [Power zoom +] to [Fn1 button], you

can zoom in electronically (power zoom) while pressing the Fn1

button. If you assign [Power zoom −] to [Fn2 button], you can

zoom out electronically while pressing the Fn2 button.

•These options apply only with power zoom lenses.

•When [Fn1 button] in Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls

(shooting)] or g2 [Custom controls] is set to [Power zoom +],

[Power zoom -] is selected for [Fn2 button].

•When [Fn2 button] in Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls

(shooting)] or g2 [Custom controls] is set to [Power zoom -],

[Power zoom +] is selected for [Fn1 button].

•In self-portrait mode, power zoom operation using the Fn1

and Fn2 buttons is disabled.

]] New options for Custom Settings: f7 and

g5 “Power zoom (PZ) button options”

[Power zoom (PZ) button options] has been added as Custom

Settings f7 and g5. Adjust the power zoom settings.

•These options apply only with power zoom lenses.

•The addition of this menu item has changed the number of

Custom Setting [Highlight display] from g5 to g6.

Item Description

[Use X/Wbuttons]

If [On] is selected, you can zoom in

electronically while pressing the X

button and zoom out while pressing

the Wbutton (power zoom).

•If the MC-N10 Remote Grip is

connected to the camera, you can also

zoom with the remote grip's Xand W

buttons when [On] is selected.

•If the ML-L7 Remote Control is

connected to the camera, you can also

zoom with the remote control's +

button (telephoto) and - button (wide-

angle) when [On] is selected.

[Power zoom speed]

You can select the speed at which the lens

zooms in and out using buttons assigned

with the power zoom role by selecting

negative values for a slower speed, or

positive values for a faster speed.

•In Custom Setting g5 [Power zoom

(PZ) button options], you can set

[Pre/post recording] and [During

recording] separately.

DLens noise

•Noise from the lens during zoom may be audible in video footage. If you

notice lens noise when you use buttons assigned with the power zoom

role, setting Custom Setting g5 [Power zoom (PZ) button options] >

[Power zoom speed] > [During recording] to slower zoom speeds is

recommended.

]] New option for the setup menu: “Save

zoom position (PZ lenses)”

A [Save zoom position (PZ lenses)] option has been added to

the setup menu. If [On] is selected, the camera will save the

zoom position in effect when the camera is turned off and

restore it when the camera is turned on.

•This option applies only with power zoom lenses.

•The zoom position is reset if the lens is replaced by one with a

different product name.

]] New indicator for focal length in the

shooting display

A focal length indicator has been added

to the shooting display. Displayed only

with power zoom lenses.

New option for Custom Setting: g7

“Red REC frame indicator”

[Red REC frame indicator] has been

added as Custom Setting g7. If [On] is

selected, a red border will appear

around the shooting display while video

recording is in progress. This helps

prevent missed shots by alerting you

when recording is in progress.

New option for the setup menu: “USB”

A [USB] option has been added to the

setup menu. With this addition, an iPhone

running the NX MobileAir smartphone

app can now import pictures from the

camera connected via a USB cable.

•Select [MTP/PTP] when connecting to

computers or Android devices.

•Select [iPhone] only when connecting to iPhones via a third-

party USB-C to Lightning cable in order to use NX MobileAir

(for information on compatible USB-C to Lightning cables, see

the online help for NX MobileAir).

•Whether or not the camera is connected to an iPhone,

selecting [iPhone] will disable the features listed below. To

access these features, select [MTP/PTP].

- built-in camera network functions

-the[

Wireless remote (ML-L7) options

] item in the setup menu

- supplying power to the camera or charging the battery via

USB (you will also not be able to supply power to the camera

or charge the battery using an optional charging AC adapter)

•The NX MobileAir app is available from the Apple App Store®

and Google Play™.

New indicator for video recording time

A video recording time (length of

footage recorded) indicator has been

added to the shooting display during

video recording.

Changed autofocus operation when

using [Recall focus position]

Autofocus operation has been changed when [Recall focus

position] is selected for [Lens Fn2 button] in Custom Setting f2

[Custom controls (shooting)] or g2 [Custom controls]. When

recalling the registered focus position, the focus mode will now

change to manual focus while the lens Fn2 button is pressed.

The camera will not refocus if the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway while the lens Fn2 button is pressed.

Support for MC-N10 Remote Grip

MC-N10 Remote Grip has been added to compatible

accessories. When connected to the camera, the MC-N10 can be

used for such tasks as video recording, photography, and

adjusting camera settings. It comes equipped with a rosette for

attachment to third-party camera equipment. With the MC-N10

mounted on third-party camera equipment via an ARRI-

compatible rosette adapter, you can keep moving subjects in

focus while panning the camera to track their motion, or use its

conveniently-placed controls to adjust settings such as

exposure and white balance without touching the camera.

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