Nikon 1 mirrorless camera system
introduction
Nikon announced its foray into the mirrorless camera market with its 1“ 2.7x crop sensor format called Nikon 1 in September 2011.
unfortunately the small sensor means very limited ability to get shallow
depth of field (DOF) and this will severely limit a enthusiast's ability to grow with this system and learn the finer points of photography, although the new 32mm f/1.2 lens would be a reasonable portrait lens if one could afford it
the S series of cameras are the budget level cameras
the J series of cameras are the budget-mid-level cameras
the V series of cameras have more controls and functionality
the AW series are rugged waterproof cameras
most potential buyers would do better looking at the
Micro Four Thirds system with its larger sensor and larger lens range and more camera body options
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cameras
Nikon 1 J5
announced April 2015
1”-type 20.8MP BSI-CMOS sensor no anti-aliasing filter
171 CDAF and 105 Phase Detect AF points
20fps with C-AF, 60fps with AF on 1st frame only
world's shortest release time lag
new Sports Mode
new control layout - mode dial, command dial
high ISO 4 frame stacking mode to reduce noise
EXPEED 5A image processing
4K video capture at 15 fps
1080 60p or 720 120p
new Time-Lapse Movie mode that captures up to 300 stills and replays them as a 10-second sequence
180deg upwards tilting LCD screen for selfies
new Self-Portrait Mode, to easily set skin softening, self-timer and exposure compensation using the touchscreen interface
shutter 30sec to 1/16,000th sec, flash sync 1/60th sec
built-in Wi-Fi with NFC
98 x 60 x 32 mm (3.86 x 2.36 x 1.26″)
231g w battery
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Nikon 1 J4
announced May 2014
mid-level model
as for S2 but:
18mp sensor
20 images captured in HD video auto mode
720 120p slo-mo video mode
171 contrast detect focus areas and 105 phase-detect AF points for incredible autofocus accuracy
WiFi for smartphone tethering
Nikon 1 S2
announced May 2014
entry level model
14mp sensor, 20fps burst rate
1080/60p HD video (max. 10 minutes) + simultaneous full res. still image capture (10 best images automatically)
Nikon 1 v3
announced Mar 2014
18mp no AA filter, Expeed 4A processor
171 AF points with Hybrid AF
burst 60fps with single AF; 20fps C-AF
3“ 1mDot touch, tilting TFT-LCD screen
optional:
shutter 30sec-1/16,000th, flash sync 1/250th
built-in flash (GN 5m (ISO100))
1080/60p video with C-AF plus 720/120p, 288/400p, 144/1200p plus motion snapshot 1920×1080 24fps x 4secs
new Movie e-VR (Electronic Vibration Reduction)
WiFi smartphone connectivity but appears there is no smartphone remote control
timelapse
111 x 65 x 33 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.3″)
381g
$US1199 with EVF, grip and 10-30mm PD-zoom lens
for comparison,
Micro Four Thirds system offers a much larger sensor, much more extensive lens range, more shallower
depth of field (DOF) options, higher image quality at high ISO and a range of less expensive cameras including:
the
Panasonic GM-1 camera which is smaller and almost half the weight but the V3 does have some nice extra features - optional EVF, opt. external flash, more AF points, faster burst rates, faster C-AF and better video.
the
Olympus OM-D E-M10 camera is similar weight, smaller (than the V3 with EVF), more versatile, higher image quality, built-in EVF, more features and ergonomics, and full control by smartphones although the V3 will give you get better C-AF, video and the 20fps burst rate.
Nikon AW1
announced Sept 2013
rugged waterproof version of the Nikon 1 J3 camera
waterproof down to 15 meters (49 ft), shockproof from up to 2 meters (6.6 ft), and protected against cold as low as -10 degrees Celsius (14F)
also 2 waterproof lenses announced:
11-27mm (30-74mm equiv)
10mm (27mm equiv)
Nikon J3
Nikon V2
announced Aug 2012
improves upon the Nikon 1 J1 with new features such as a Creative Mode that provides a variety of photo effects to users, a metallic body, a higher resolution LCD screen and the addition of stylish new color offerings.
10.1mp
Nikon V1
the more serious enthusiasts Nikon V1 camera
113mm x 76mm x 44mm
294g w/o battery
3” 920K dot fixed LCD
1.4 million dot EVF with eye detection activation (similar to the Panasonic GH-1/2 cameras)
5fps mechanical shutter burst rate (to 1/4000th sec, and a flash sync of 1/250th sec) with limitations in addition to the electronic shutter
magnesium alloy body
Multi-Accessory Port for attaching SB-N5 compact flash or GP-N100 GPS module
3.5mm stereo microphone jack
infrared receiver ports on the front and back of the camera
but no hotshoe still
$899 with 3x kit lens
Nikon J1
lenses
1 Nikkor 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 VR
1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm F3.5-5.6:
1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom
27-81mm eq. range
announced Mar 2014
1 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens:
announced Aug 2012
no VR!
1 Nikkor 10-100mm f/4-5.6
1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm F3.8-5.6 lens:
1 Nikkor 10mm F2.8 pancake lens:
1 Nikkor 18.5mm f/1.8 lens:
1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2:
1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6:
1 NIKKOR VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6
announced Mar 2014
189-810mm fov eq