Nikon Z 30 Owner's manual
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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.
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]] 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.
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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.
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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™.
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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.
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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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