Nikon Z30 — Best Settings for Beginners
The Nikon Z30 is an entry-level APS-C mirrorless camera built for content creators and photography beginners. With no viewfinder but a fully articulating screen, 20.9 MP sensor, and simple menu structure, it is one of the most approachable cameras for learning manual shooting.
Mirrorless
APS-C
Supported Lenses
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
f/4.5
Kit
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
f/3.5
Kit
Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8
f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
f/5.6
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S
f/4
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
f/3.5
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 24mm f/1.7
f/1.7
Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
f/4.5
Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8
f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
f/4
Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S
f/4
Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S
f/1.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S
f/1.8
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
f/3.5
Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S
f/1.2
Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S
f/1.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4
f/1.4
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S
f/1.2
Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2
f/2
Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
f/4.5
Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S
f/1.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8
f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4
f/1.4
Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8
f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S
f/4
Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
f/4
Menu Guide — Where to Find Every Setting
Scene Settings Guides
Explore recommended settings for common photography scenarios:
Nikon Z30 settings for SunsetNikon Z30 settings for PortraitsNikon Z30 settings for Night PhotographyNikon Z30 settings for LandscapeNikon Z30 settings for Indoor PhotographyNikon Z30 settings for BokehNikon Z30 settings for Food PhotographyNikon Z30 settings for Street PhotographyNikon Z30 settings for Sports PhotographyNikon Z30 settings for Golden Hour
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