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frontpagerosish posted Yesterday 03:01 PM

Refurb: Nikon Z 30 Mirrorless Digital Camera w/ Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 Lens

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Nikon has Nikon Z 30 Mirrorless Digital Camera w/ Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 Lens (1749Q, Refurbished) on sale for $399.95. Shipping is free (2nd Day Air Service).

Thanks to Community Member rosish for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
  • UHD 4K30p and Full HD 120p Video
  • Live Stream at 60p, In-Camera Time-Lapse
  • Vlogging-Optimized Design
  • Hybrid AF with Eye and Face Detection
  • 3" 1.04m-Dot Free-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • ISO 100-51200, Up to 11 fps Shooting
  • Built-In Stereo Mic, Ext. Mic Compatible
  • Tally Lamp & Dedicated Selfie Controls
  • NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens

Editor's Notes

Written by ValPal2011 | Staff
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $238.03 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $637.98
  • Returns Policy: Subject to the exceptions, time periods and requirements indicated below, the Nikon Store will accept for refund merchandise purchased at the Nikon Store, within 14 days of delivery if such merchandise is either (i) defective, or (ii) unused and unopened.

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Nikon has Nikon Z 30 Mirrorless Digital Camera w/ Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 Lens (1749Q, Refurbished) on sale for $399.95. Shipping is free (2nd Day Air Service).

Thanks to Community Member rosish for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
  • UHD 4K30p and Full HD 120p Video
  • Live Stream at 60p, In-Camera Time-Lapse
  • Vlogging-Optimized Design
  • Hybrid AF with Eye and Face Detection
  • 3" 1.04m-Dot Free-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • ISO 100-51200, Up to 11 fps Shooting
  • Built-In Stereo Mic, Ext. Mic Compatible
  • Tally Lamp & Dedicated Selfie Controls
  • NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens

Editor's Notes

Written by ValPal2011 | Staff
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $238.03 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $637.98
  • Returns Policy: Subject to the exceptions, time periods and requirements indicated below, the Nikon Store will accept for refund merchandise purchased at the Nikon Store, within 14 days of delivery if such merchandise is either (i) defective, or (ii) unused and unopened.

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Yesterday 03:11 PM
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CorrosiveYesterday 03:11 PM
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how does this stack up against the Sony Zv1-ii?
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Yesterday 03:54 PM
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bionictonyYesterday 03:54 PM
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thanks! ordered the z30 with 2 lenses for $550. i was looking at the a6400, zv1, zv-e10. the zv-e10 is twice the price but i doubt it's $400 better.
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Yesterday 07:02 PM
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Quote from Corrosive :
how does this stack up against the Sony Zv1-ii?
That has a 1 inch sensor, so not really comparable. A comparable Zve10-ii is significantly better for a more experienced user, it is also cheaper after 2-3 lenses. Zv-e10 is cheaper after 1-2 lenses.
Yesterday 07:16 PM
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rsb124Yesterday 07:16 PM
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looking for a basic camera to take on vacations. I usually go on 2 a year so wont be using much. Not into getting into the settings or changing anything. Will this be significantly better than using my iphone camera? $400 for a mirrorless camera sounds like a good deal
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The z5ii and z50ii deals are better but sold out. The z30 has amazing build quality but is not a small camera, I still like the $700 Z5 deal more for one who has nikon lenses. The actual deal available for a serious user at the time of posting is the Z6iii at $1750, beating ebay sales by $200 and has warranty.
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Quote from rsb124 :
looking for a basic camera to take on vacations. I usually go on 2 a year so wont be using much. Not into getting into the settings or changing anything. Will this be significantly better than using my iphone camera? $400 for a mirrorless camera sounds like a good deal
Yes, it is great for people like you. But even the best or easiest to use cameras aren't beating the latest phone cameras for one who doesn't learn and not buying 1 more lens. You are to pay for a 24mm for $230. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr..._24mm.html. That is $630 all together to beat a phone in most situations need not stabilization. For a traveler, expected to use it outdoors and in well-lighted place, I think in great majority of situations the camera can beat a phone.
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shinegYesterday 07:31 PM
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Quote from rsb124 :
looking for a basic camera to take on vacations. I usually go on 2 a year so wont be using much. Not into getting into the settings or changing anything. Will this be significantly better than using my iphone camera? $400 for a mirrorless camera sounds like a good deal
For your use case, I think you are better off getting an iphone 17 pro or a high end android. Z30 is not a full frame, and it sounds you won't invest much on s-line lenses. With this setup , 95% the time you get better image out of iphone. For you context: I own z6ii and couple $1k+ lenses,

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looking for a basic camera to take on vacations. I usually go on 2 a year so wont be using much. Not into getting into the settings or changing anything. Will this be significantly better than using my iphone camera? $400 for a mirrorless camera sounds like a good deal
For your use case, I think you are better off getting an iphone 17 pro or a high end android. Z30 is not a full frame, and it sounds you won't invest much on s-line lenses. With this setup , 95% the time you get better image out of iphone. For you context: I own z6ii and couple $1k+ lenses,
What a shame. If needed it cheap, You can beat an iphone 17 pro with an F2Z adapter, 35mm dx, 18-140 dx. That is $400 more and some entry level skill.
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SlowJimYesterday 08:03 PM
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Z50 still in stock for 399. Have owned this as well as the sony zv-e10 and the Nikon is built much better.
Last edited by SlowJim October 9, 2025 at 01:10 PM.
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Quote from bionictony :
thanks! ordered the z30 with 2 lenses for $550. i was looking at the a6400, zv1, zv-e10. the zv-e10 is twice the price but i doubt it's $400 better.
Both lens are great considering its price point and with the 16/50 makes for a compact pocketable (jacket) camera. See if Nikon has a refurb 1.7 lens and you will be in great shape.
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Quote from Seed-Slay-Slick :
Quote from rsb124 [IMG]https://slickdeals.net/images/misc/backlink.gif[/IMG] :
looking for a basic camera to take on vacations. I usually go on 2 a year so wont be using much. Not into getting into the settings or changing anything. Will this be significantly better than using my iphone camera? $400 for a mirrorless camera sounds like a good deal
Yes, it is great for people like you. But even the best or easiest to use cameras aren't beating the latest phone cameras for one who doesn't learn and not buying 1 more lens. You are to pay for a 24mm for $230. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr..._24mm.html. That is $630 all together to beat a phone in most situations need not stabilization. For a traveler, expected to use it outdoors and in well-lighted place, I think in great majority of situations the camera can beat a phone.
Get a Feiyu Tech Scorp mini 2 for under $200; great gimbal that was reduced with the intro of the Scorp 3.
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Quote from Seed-Slay-Slick :
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looking for a basic camera to take on vacations. I usually go on 2 a year so wont be using much. Not into getting into the settings or changing anything. Will this be significantly better than using my iphone camera? $400 for a mirrorless camera sounds like a good deal
For your use case, I think you are better off getting an iphone 17 pro or a high end android. Z30 is not a full frame, and it sounds you won't invest much on s-line lenses. With this setup , 95% the time you get better image out of iphone. For you context: I own z6ii and couple $1k+ lenses,
What a shame. If needed it cheap, You can beat an iphone 17 pro with an F2Z adapter, 35mm dx, 18-140 dx. That is $400 more and some entry level skill.
The 18-140 is a sweet lens though it does make it lens heavy on a small body camera; especially with the FTZ 2 adapter in place.
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premiumxcYesterday 08:35 PM
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Quote from rsb124 :
looking for a basic camera to take on vacations. I usually go on 2 a year so wont be using much. Not into getting into the settings or changing anything. Will this be significantly better than using my iphone camera? $400 for a mirrorless camera sounds like a good deal
"Not into getting into the settings or changing anything"

^hate to break it to you, but any camera is a "tool" that you have to learn how to use. simply putting it on any automatic modes doesn't mean that it's going to be the right mode for whatever setting you're taking photographs or videos.
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I'm not sure why they don't accept PayPal for used gear.

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yksnomelYesterday 11:56 PM
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Quote from rsb124 :
looking for a basic camera to take on vacations. I usually go on 2 a year so wont be using much. Not into getting into the settings or changing anything. Will this be significantly better than using my iphone camera? $400 for a mirrorless camera sounds like a good deal
A few things I really hate about iPhone's camera are:
  • the distortion especially near the corner or edge
  • The auto color or contrast adjustment after each shot and there's NO way to revert to the original color. This ruined many photos.
There seems no way to fix these two as long as you use iPhone. However, if one don't care about these, and you probably don't care too much about the image quality, and don't have the need to print large photos, iPhone is good enough for most people.

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