Nikon Z 30 User Manual
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• Read this document thoroughly before using the camera.• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For your safety” (overleaf ).• After reading this document, keep it readily accessible for future reference.No reproduction in any form of this document, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation incritical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.D Lens kit lensesFor information on lenses supplied as part of a lens kit, see the lensdocumentation available for download from the Nikon DownloadCenter.D The Nikon Download CenterVisit the Nikon download center to download the latestfirmware for cameras and lenses, NX Studio and otherNikon software, and documentation for Nikon productsincluding cameras, NIKKOR lenses, and flash units.https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/D Genuine Nikon softwareNikon computer software such as NX Studio is available from the NikonDownload Center. For more information, see the “Reference Guide”.Package contentsBe sure all items listed here were included with your camera.❏ Camera❏ BF-N1 body cap❏ EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ionbattery❏ Strap❏ Warranty (see left)❏ User’s Manual (this sheet)❏ UC-E24 USB cable• Memory cards are sold separately.• Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the packagealso includes a lens.• This camera uses SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, referred tothroughout this document as “memory cards”.Parts of the camera1 Eyelet for camera strap2 E (focal plane mark)3 Stereo microphone4 S button5 Power switch6 Shutter-release button7 E button8 Main command dial9 Video-record button10 Mode dial11 Accessory shoe (for optionalflash unit)12 Speaker13 Sub-command dial14 Image sensor15 CPU contacts16 Lens mounting mark17 REC lampSelf-timer lamp18 Cover for microphoneconnector19 Cover for HDMI and USBconnectors20 Connector for externalmicrophone21 HDMI connector22 Charge lamp23 USB connector24 Lens release button25 Lens mount26 Body cap27 Fn2 button28 Fn1 button29 DISP button30 Photo/video selector31 A (g) button32 i button33 J button34 Multi selector35 G button36 K button37 W (Q) button38 X button39 Memory card access lamp40 Battery-chamber/memory cardslot cover41 Battery-chamber/memory cardslot cover latch42 Memory card slot43 Battery latch44 Tripod socket45 Monitor46 c (E) button47 O button• Throughout this document, the display in camera monitor duringshooting is referred to as the “shooting display”.First stepsAttaching the strapTo attach a strap (whether the supplied strap or one that has beenpurchased separately):Inserting the battery and a memory card• Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the battery andmemory card.• Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed toone side, slide the battery into the battery chamber until thelatch locks it in place.• Holding the memory card in the orientation shown, slide itstraight into the slot until it clicks into place.Charging the batteryFully charge the supplied EN-EL25 battery before use. Withthe battery inserted in the camera, connect the camera with acomputer using the supplied USB cable to charge.D Battery careRead and follow the warnings and cautions in “For your safety”(overleaf ) and “Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions” (overleaf ).1 Insert the EN-EL25 into thecamera.2 After confirming that the camera is off, connect the suppliedUSB cable (q) to the camera, and then connect it to a computer.Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle.• Turn on the computer before charging.• The camera charge lamp (w) lights amber while charging isin progress. The lamp turns off when charging is complete.• A battery will fully charge in about 7 hours and 40 minutes(when charging an exhausted battery at an input of 5 V/500mA). Depending on the standard and type of USB connectoron the computer, the charging time may be shorter.• When charging is complete, disconnect the USB cable. Be sureto keep the connectors straight when disconnecting them.• Computers will also supply current to power the battery whenconnected via a UC-E25 USB cable (available separately).D Notes when charging using the supplied USB cable• If the battery cannot be charged using the supplied USB cable toconnect the camera and computer, for example because the batteryis not compatible or the temperature of the camera is elevated, thecharge lamp will flash rapidly for about 30 seconds and then turn off.If the charge lamp is off and you did not observe the battery charging,turn the camera on and check the battery level.• When charging, do not use the connectors of a USB hub or keyboard.Connect the camera and computer directly.• If the computer goes into hibernation (sleep mode) while charging,the camera stops charging. To continue charging, wake up thecomputer from hibernation (sleep mode).• Depending on the model and product specifications, some computerswill not supply current to charge the camera.A Using the supplied USB cable or a separately sold UC-E25 USB cable to supplypower• If [Enable] is selected for [USB power delivery] in the setup menu,the camera will be supplied with power when it is turned on.• The battery will not charge while the camera is powered by an outsidesource.• If you use the supplied USB cable to supply power from a computer,the camera battery will be consumed even while power is beingsupplied. If you use the separately sold UC-E25 USB cable, the camerabattery will not be consumed (the camera battery may be consumeddepending on your computer model and specifications).A Charging or supplying power from a household outletWhen charging or supplying power from a household outlet, use theseparately sold EH-7P Charging AC Adapter.Attaching a lens• The camera can be used with Z mount lenses. The lens generallyused in this document for illustrative purposes is a NIKKOR Z DX16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR.• Be careful to prevent dust entering the camera.• Confirm that the camera is off before attaching the lens.- Remove the camera body cap (q, w) and rear lens cap (e, r).- Align the mounting marks on the camera (t) and lens (y). Do nottouch the image sensor or lens contacts.- Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place (u).• Remove the front lens cap before taking pictures.D F mount lenses• Be sure to attach the FTZ II/FTZ mount adapter (available separately)before using F mount lenses.• Attempting to attach F mount lenses directly to the camera coulddamage the lens or image sensor.❚❚ Detaching lenses• After turning the camera off, press and hold the lens releasebutton while turning the lens in the direction opposite that ofattachment to detach the lens.• After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.Opening the monitorSlowly rotate the monitor without using excessive force.Turning on the cameraWhen the camera is turned on for the first time, the languageselection screen is displayed. Choose a language and then set thecamera clock (no other operations can be performed until theclock is set).1 Turn the camera on.• The [Language] selection screenwill be displayed.2 Select a language.• Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired language and press J(the languages available vary with the country or region inwhich the camera was originally purchased).• The [Time zone] screen will be displayed.3 Choose a time zone.• Press 1 or 3 to choose a timezone and press J.• The display shows the selectedcities in the chosen zone and thedifference between the time in thechosen zone and UTC.• The [Date format] screen will be displayed.4 Choose a date format.• Highlight the desired date (year,month, and day) display order andpress J.• The [Daylight saving time] screenwill be displayed.5 Turn daylight saving time on or off.• Highlight [On] (daylight savingtime on) or [Off] (daylight savingtime off ) and press J.• Selecting [On] advances the clockone hour; to undo the effect,select [Off].• The [Date and time] screen will be displayed.6 Set the clock.• Press 4 or 2 to highlight date andtime items and press 1 or 3 tochange them.• Press J to confirm the date andtime setting.• The message [Done.] will be displayed and the cameraswitches to shooting mode.Taking photographs easily (b auto)D Lenses with retractable barrelsLenses with retractable barrels must beextended before use. Rotate the zoomring as shown until the lens clicks into theextended position.1 Select photo mode by rotating thephoto/video selector to C.2 Rotate the mode dial to b.3 Ready the camera.4 Frame the photograph.5 Press the shutter-release buttonhalfway to focus.6 Smoothly press the shutter-releasebutton the rest of the way down totake the photograph.Recording videos easily (b auto)1 Select video mode by rotating thephoto/video selector to 1.2 Rotate the mode dial to b.3 Press the video-record button tostart recording.• The REC lamp will light and arecording indicator (q) willbe displayed in the monitor.The monitor also shows thetime remaining, or in otherwords the approximate amountof new footage that can berecorded to the memory card(w).4 Press the video-record button again to end recording.Viewing photosPress the K button to view photos andvideos recorded with the camera on themonitor.• Press 4 or 2, or flick left or right onthe monitor to view other images.• Videos are indicated by a 1 icon at the upper left of the monitor.Press the J button, or tap the a icon in the monitor to play backvideos.• To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.Caring for the camera❚❚ StorageWhen the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove thebattery. Before removing the battery, confirm that the camera is off. Do notstore the camera in locations that:• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, suchas televisions or radios• are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below −10 °C (14 °F)TroubleshootingYou may be able to resolve any issues with the camera by following thesteps below. Check this list before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.Check the list of common problems.Common problems and solutions are listed in thetroubleshooting section of the Reference Guide.Turn the camera off and remove the battery, then wait about a minute, re-insert the battery and turn the camera on.The camera may continue to write data to the memory cardafter shooting. Wait at least a minute before removing thebattery.Search Nikon websites.• For support information and answers to frequently askedquestions, visit the website for your country or region (see“Nikon user support” at the top left corner of this page).• To download the latest firmware for your camera, visit:https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/Consult a Nikon-authorized service representative.Warranty terms - Nikon Europe service warrantyDear Nikon customer,We thank you for your purchasing this Nikon product. Should your Nikon productrequire warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchasedor a member of our authorized service network within the sales territory of NikonEurope B.V. (e.g. Europe/Russia/others). See details under:https://www.europe-nikon.com/supportIn order to avoid any unnecessary inconvenience, we advise you to read the usermanuals carefully before contacting the dealer or our authorized service network.Your Nikon equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for onefull year from the date of original purchase. If during this period of guaranteethe product proves defective due to improper material or workmanship, ourauthorized service network within the sales territory of Nikon Europe B.V. will,without charge for labor and parts, repair the product in the terms and conditionsset as below. Nikon reserves the right (at its sole discretion) to replace or repairthe product.1. This warranty is only provided upon presentation of the completed warrantycard and original invoice or purchase receipt indicating the date of purchase,product type and dealer’s name, together with the product. Nikon reserves theright to refuse free-of-charge warranty service if the above documents cannotbe presented or if the information contained in it is incomplete or illegible.2. This warranty will not cover:• necessary maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normalwear and tear.• modifications to upgrade the product from its normal purpose as describedin user manuals, without the prior written consent of Nikon.• transport costs and all risks of transport relating directly or indirectly to thewarranty of the products.• any damage resulting from modifications or adjustments which may bemade to the product, without the prior written consent of Nikon, in orderto comply with local or national technical standards in force in any othercountry than the ones for which the product was originally designed and/ormanufactured.3. The warranty will not be applicable in the case of:• damage caused by misuse including but not limited to failure to use theproduct for its normal purpose or according to the user instructions onthe proper use and maintenance, and to installation or use of the productinconsistent with the safety standards in force in the country where it is used.• damage caused by accidents including but not limited to lightning, water,fire, misuse or neglect.• defacing, illegibility or removal of the model or serial number on theproduct.• damage resulting from repairs or adjustments which have been conductedby unauthorized service organizations or persons.• defects in any system into which the product is incorporated or with whichit is used.4. This service warranty does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights underapplicable national laws in force, nor the consumer’s right against the dealerarising from their sales/purchase contract.Notice: An overview of all authorized Nikon Service Stations can be found onlineby following this Link(URL = https://www.europe-nikon.com/service/).Continued overleafDIGITAL CAMERAEnUser’s Manual (with Warranty)Printed in Thailand6MO04511-02Z 30 Model Name: N2121Nikon user supportShould you need technical support, weoffer a number of options.• For users in the U.S.A.:https://www.nikonusa.com/• For users in Canada:https://www.nikon.ca/• For users in Mexico:https://www.nikon.com.mx/• For users in Latin America:https://www.nikonamericalatina.com/• For users in Europe:https://www.europe-nikon.com/support• For users in Asia, Oceania, theMiddle East, and Africa:https://www.nikon-asia.com/The Z 30 User’s Manual and Reference GuideIn addition to this User’s Manual, a Reference Guide is availablefor your camera.❚❚ The User’s Manual (this sheet)The User’s Manual describes basic camera operations.❚❚ The Reference GuideCamera features and operations are detailed ina Reference Guide, a supplement to the User’sManual. The Reference Guide can be viewed oncomputers, smartphones, and tablets.nikon reference guide Z 30https://onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/z30/en/SAMPLE |
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