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| Model Name: | Nikon J1 |
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| Photo Gallery URL: | Photo Gallery |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
| General | |
| Model Number: | J1 |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $649.95 |
| Street Price: | $391.71 |
| Date Available: | 2011-10-20 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: | 14.0 oz (396 g) includes batteries, kit lens |
| Weight With Batteries? | Yes |
| Weight Includes Kit Lens? | Yes |
| Size: | 4.2 x 2.4 x 1.2 in. (106 x 61 x 30 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | |
| Total Megapixels: | 12.0 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 |
| Sensor Format: | Nikon CX |
| Sensor Size (dia.): | 0.62" |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.7 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Self-Cleaning: | |
| Sensor-shift Stabilized: | No |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
| Video Capture | |
| Movie Mode: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x240, 320x120 |
| Movie Frame Rate: | 60i/30p, 60p, 400, 1200 |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound |
| Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Nikon 1 Mount |
| Kit Lens: | 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 81 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) |
| Normal Focus Range: | 20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Optical Image Stablization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Filter Thread: | 41mm |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking |
| Face Detection: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Electronic Viewfinder | |
| Electronic Viewfinder: | No |
| Electronic Viewfinder Type: | |
| Display | |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution: | 460,000 dots |
| OLED Screen: | |
| Touchscreen: | |
| Articulating LCD: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 30 - 1/16000 |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) |
| Program AE: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Auto Selector can select from: Portrait, Landscape, Night portrait, Close up, Auto. |
| Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse: | |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5 m / 16 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent. |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/60 |
| Flash Exp Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Ext Flash Connection: | n/a |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| File System: | FAT32 |
| DCF Compliant: | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Composite Video Out: | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable: | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Built-In Wi-fi: | No |
| Computer/Printer: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 |
| Other Connection: | HDMI out (Type C, Mini) |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL20 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| CIPA Rating: | 230 |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | New "Nikon CX format" compact system camera. New Nikon 1 lens mount, 2.7x crop factor, dual core EXPEED 3 processor, new advanced hybrid AF system, Full HD movies, up to 60fps burst at full resolution. Available in white, pink, red, silver, black. |
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