Nikon J2 Review

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J2 Overview
Design
Operation
Optics
Exposure
Performance
Specs
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Gallery
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Model Name:	Nikon J2
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General
Model Number:	J2
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$549.95
Street Price:	$424.17
Date Available:	2012-09-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	13.9 oz (395 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:	1-inch type
Sensor Size (dia.):	0.62"
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.7
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	No
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), 3200 x 560 (1.8 MP, Other), 1024 x 3200 (3.3 MP, Other), 6400 x 560 (3.6 MP, Other), 1024 x 6400 (6.6 MP, Other)
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, center 73 support phase-detect), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No
Viewfinder Type:
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	921,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
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:	New Creative Mode includes Easy Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait.
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):	5.0 m / 16.4 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:
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:	Unknown
Software
Included Software:	ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	High resolution 921K-dot LCD, metallic body, new Creative Mode includes Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portraits. Available in Black, White, Silver, Pink, Deep Red and Orange.