Motion Movie scene Recognition Mode simple operability Active D-Lighting Picture Control 1 nIKKoR Lenses Interchangeable Lenses sYsteM ACCessoRIes software tools speedlight Lenses ACCessoRIes nikon 1 J1 Accessories nikon 1 V1 Accessories sYsteM InFoRMAtIon Additional Features system Chart technical specifications...
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A nIKon tHe WoRLD HAs neVeR seen... twenty years ago the first digital camera was intro- duced. since then, photographs and videos have become dramatically more accessible. the world of photography and videography has evolved from one that offers creative freedom to shoot, to one that explores ways of enjoying and sharing these unique digital creations.
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REVOLUTIONARY NEW NIKON 1 To meet today’s incredible insatiability for digital imagery, Nikon set out to design a new imaging system engineered from the ground up. A com- pletely fresh look at digital imaging was made – and a goal to create one camera able to satisfy all needs was set.
Brings to life new photographic and live motion expression to capture your precious moments. Nikon 1 has re-engineered imaging, creating a new way to preserve and share your memories, with something more than just a photo or movie. In a single touch of the shutter button, start creating your own Motion Snapshot.
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NIKON 1 J1 Create and Express as Never Before Available in five colors with color-coordinated lenses.
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NIKON 1 V1 Pursue and Express Life’s Moments Available in black with electronic viewfinder, optional lenses, flash and GPS.
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A magical motion series showing... a dramatic combination of movie and stills along with music.
Fastest autofocus with 73-point Focal Plane Phase- Detect. Nikon 1 offers advanced focusing technol- ogy to help capture special moments with ease. First, we present incredibly responsive autofocus speed with focal plane phase-detect aF to track and capture fast-moving subjects in sharp, crystal-clear focus.
Whether it’s a fun-filled party or a day at the beach, the shutter button once and the camera does the the Nikon 1 captures it all. experience the ingenuity work. It’s that simple. the camera automatically of Nikon’s smart Photo selector and you’ll never takes 20 shots before and after the instant the want to shoot anything without it.
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With smart Photo selector the camera will automatically scan the 20 photos and recommend the best ones. It will not select a photo if the subject is out of frame, blurred or has their eyes closed. Out of Eyes Eyes Blurred Selected frame...
Nikon’s state-of-the-art image sensor and processing engine. the dual autofocus cMos sensor newly developed for the Nikon 1 is the world’s first image sensor created for an inter- changeable-lens digital camera with focal plane phase-detect autofocus.
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Nikon 1 delivers reduced noise levels at low light levels, courtesy of the new high-speed aF cX-format cMos sensor. Precision-focus operation provides smooth and comfortable shooting during both still and movie record operations.
– exciting action at a sporting match, energetic children at play, or even a hummingbird buzzing over a flower. With Nikon’s autofocus technology, spectacular moments can be captured with not just one, but a series of super sharp high-quality images.
sLoW MotIoN MoVIe control the lapse of time to reveal subtle details in your movies. using slow Motion Movie mode, reduce playback speed of your recordings to bring variety to mov- ies and throw focus on specific details. capture a dramatic moment at 400fps or 1,200fps speeds and watch what happens!
sceNe RecoGNItIoN MoDe Don’t let camera settings and functions get in your way. Focus on taking the shot! set to scene Recognition mode and let the camera determine what’s best. taking a photograph of a person? the camera automatically selects “Portrait” mode.
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the camera the camera the camera automatically selects automatically selects automatically selects “Portrait” mode. “Night Portrait” “close-up” mode. mode.
Power, shutter and Record. Nikon 1, with its intuitive design free of complex configuration and challenging operation, permits you to capture exactly what you desire, when you like and with ease.
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24 24 active D-Lighting restores the balance of shadow and highlight details that are often lost when photographing in strong lighting conditions.
actIVe D-LIGHtING create remarkable images – even in scenarios where high-contrast light-to-shadow prevails. active D-Lighting correction optimizes high-contrast images and restores the balance of shadow and highlight details that are often lost when pho- tographing in strong lighting conditions; contrast between bright and dark areas within an image is corrected.
MoNocHRoMe create a more vivid look by adjusting saturation. Whether you are a profes- sional or an amateur, use Nikon’s Picture control system for even greater creative freedom. staNDaRD PoRtRaIt...
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Capture the wOrld as yOu see It, as yOu experIeNCe It...
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® especially for the Nikon 1 system. Compatible with 1 Mount devices, 1 NIKKOR represents the first NIKKOR lens system developed since the F Mount’s debut nearly half a century ago. A high-performance system that is extremely portable and compact, the 1 NIKKOR is engineered with cutting-edge optical technology –...
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1 NIKKOR 30-110MM F/3.8-5.6 [35mm equivalent focal length: 81-297mm] Compact telephoto zoom brings your subjects closer and captures a wide range of scenes. From sporting events shot from high up in the stands, to portraits, to sweeping landscapes. Superior zoom coverage, plus high-caliber image resolution, reveals the most subtle details.
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Shooting photos and movies is more fun when you share them. use share photographs and movies? Nikon’s my Picturetown as your personal online album to securely View NX2 software makes managing store and organize photographs and movies. Share your creations photos and movies fun and easy.
SOFTWARE TOOLS The joy of creating. The joy of sharing. New software tools extend your enjoyment of the Nikon 1 system. View NX2 software streamlines file importing and browsing. The soft- ware handles commonly requested retouch adjustments such as resize, brightness control, crop and straight- en.
Tag your photos and movies with GPS data and pinpoint exactly where you have been. Plug in the GPS unit accessory (GP-N100) to the Nikon 1 and automatically store location data to your photo and movie files. Embedded with A-GPS (assisted GPS), the device quickly calculates your location, then tags each file.
SPEEDLIGHT SB-N5 Create with light. The newly designed Nikon 1 Speedlight SB-N5 brings illumination to scenes that previously were too dark to shoot. In backlit scenarios, the Speedlight illuminates both subject and background so each may be captured in sharp detail. Rotate the flash head up, down, left or right.
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Without With SPEEDLIGHT SB-N5 SPEEDLIGHT SB-N5...
LENSES ® The Speedlight and GPS unit will enhance your photo opportunities. These features combined with the Nikon 1 will enable you to capture an eclectic range of unprecedented images. 10mm Single-Focus Lens 1 NIKKOR 10mm f/2.8 10-30mm Standard Zoom Lens 1 NIKKOR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6...
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10-30mm Standard Zoom Lens 1 NIKKOR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 1 NIKKOR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 Pd-ZOOM 10-100mm Power drive Zoom Lens 10mm Single-Focus Lens 1 NIKKOR 10mm f/2.8 *1 NIKKOR lenses can be attached to all Nikon 1 models equipped with the Nikon 1 mount.
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Designed for the Nikon 1 J1 System: sleek, stylish accessories Have fun. Express your personality. Bring more creativity to your looks with a wide range of accessories, including cases and straps in matching colors. 1 NIKKOR LENSES Neutral Color Filter NC 40.5...
Operate the Nikon 1 while it’s charging with a 100V AC adapter. *When connecting the EH-5B AC adapter to the camera, you will need the EP-5C power connector for the Nikon 1 J1. Soft Lens Case Leather Neck Strap Leather Hand Strap for 1 NIKKOR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6,...
Designed for the Nikon 1 V1 System: sleek, stylish accessories Have fun. Express your personality. Bring more creativity to your looks with a wide range of accessories, including cases and straps in matching colors. 1 NIKKOR LENSES Neutral Color Filter NC 40.5...
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Operate the Nikon 1 while it’s charging with a 100V AC adapter. *When connecting the EH-5B AC adapter to the camera, you will need the EP-5B power connector for the Nikon 1 V1. Soft Lens Case Leather Neck Strap Leather Hand Strap for 1 NIKKOR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6,...
The Nikon 1 V1 can receive signals from the remote control from both the front and rear of the camera (Nikon 1 J1 can only receive signals from the front). Silent Mode Operation Shoot in theaters and other quiet settings without making a sound.
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Extremely Robust, Highly Durable Shutter Unit (V1 only) The Nikon 1 V1 features a newly developed compact shutter unit tested for 100,000 cycles. Watch Your Creations Come Alive as a Slideshow You can play back your digital creations by selecting different categories including all images, still images, movies, Motion Snapshots (only movies, excluding still images), dates, and various scenes from the Scene auto selector.
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Movie-record button Flash pop-up control Shutter-release button Memory card access lamp Power switch Feature button Playback zoom/thumbnail control Power lamp Speaker Mode dial Mounting mark Playback button Built-in flash Multi selector Focal plane mark Delete button Eyelet for camera strap Power connector cover for optional power connector AF-assist illuminator...
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Movie-record button Feature button Shutter-release button Playback zoom/thumbnail control Power switch Mode dial Playback button AF-assist illuminator Self-timer lamp Multi selector Red-eye reduction lamp Delete button Power lamp Infrared receiver (rear) Speaker Power connector cover for optional Microphone power connector Multi-accessory port Monitor Focal plane mark...
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Advanced camera with interchangeable lenses Lens Mount Nikon 1 mount Nikon 1 mount Effective Angle View Approx. 2.7x lens focal length (Nikon CX format) Approx. 2.7x lens focal length (Nikon CX format) Effective Pixels 10.1 Million 10.1 Million Image Sensor 13.2 mm x 8.8 mm high speed AF CMOS sensor...
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