Joshua Waller goes hands on with the new Nikon 1 J1 compact system camera, with 10 megapixel sensor.
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Nikon 1 Lenses Hands On New: 22/09/2011

Nikon J1 Silver, Red, Black, with matching lenses.

J1 with Lens - Classic design

J1 Black - Sensor Exposed - here you can see the infra-red / dust protection glass (pink tint), and then the smaller square further back is the actual sensor.

Rear / Top of camera

Rear of camera hand-held, showing photo shooting mode.

J1 Black, pop-up flash

Bottom of camera, battery, and memory card slot.

Rear of camera - Photo mode

J1 Black and J1 Pink (with matching lens caps)
More Nikon 1 Series Links:
Nikon 1 Series Presentation and Questions With Nikon. New!
Nikon 1 Series Future Lenses and Prototypes. New!
Nikon 1 J1 Hands-On - Multi-coloured. Updated!
Nikon 1 V1 Hands-On - Screens.
Nikon 1 V1 vs J1 Size and Features Comparison.
Nikon 1 Series Camera Announcement.
Nikon 1 Lenses Hands On New: 22/09/2011
We go hands on with the new Nikon 1 J1:

Nikon J1 Silver, Red, Black, with matching lenses.

J1 with Lens - Classic design

J1 Black - Sensor Exposed - here you can see the infra-red / dust protection glass (pink tint), and then the smaller square further back is the actual sensor.

Rear / Top of camera

Rear of camera hand-held, showing photo shooting mode.
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Photo menu | Setup menu |

J1 Black, pop-up flash

Bottom of camera, battery, and memory card slot.

Rear of camera - Photo mode

J1 Black and J1 Pink (with matching lens caps)
Hands on with the new lenses:
![]() 10-30mm lens extended |
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![]() 10-30mm lens retracted |
![]() 10mm pancake lens |
More Nikon 1 Series Links:
Nikon 1 Series Presentation and Questions With Nikon. New!
Nikon 1 Series Future Lenses and Prototypes. New!
Nikon 1 J1 Hands-On - Multi-coloured. Updated!
Nikon 1 V1 Hands-On - Screens.
Nikon 1 V1 vs J1 Size and Features Comparison.
Nikon 1 Series Camera Announcement.
Nikon 1 J1 Specifications
Manufacturer | Nikon | |
Image Sensor | ||
Pixels | 10.1Mp (Megapixels) | |
Pixels (W) | 3872 | |
Pixels (H) | 2592 | |
Sensor Type | CMOS | |
Sensor Size | CX format | |
Sensor Size (width) | 13.2mm | |
Sensor Size (height) | 8.8mm | |
Aspect Ratio |
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LCD Monitor | ||
LCD Monitor | 3in | |
Screen resolution | 460,000 dots | |
Touch Screen | No | |
Focusing | ||
Focusing modes |
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Exposure Control | ||
Shutter speeds shortest | 1/16000sec | |
Shutter speeds longest | 30sec | |
Bulb mode | Yes | |
Exp modes |
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Metering |
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ISO sensitivity | 100 - 3200 | |
White balance |
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Exposure Comp | +/-3 | |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder Resolution | No Data | |
Magnification | No Data | |
Shooting Options | ||
Continuous shooting | 60fps | |
Video | ||
Movie mode | Yes | |
Video Resolution |
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Video FPS | 30 | |
Stereo Sound | Yes | |
Optical Zoom with Video | Yes | |
Other Features | ||
Image Stabilisation | No | |
Interface | ||
HDMI | Yes | |
USB | USB 2 | |
Wi-Fi | No Data | |
Storage | ||
Card Type |
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File Type |
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Power Source | ||
Battery Type | Rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL20 battery | |
Battery Life (CIPA rating) | 230shots | |
Box Contents | ||
Box Contents | EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion battery, MH-27 battery charger, UC-E6 USB cable, EG-CP14 audio/video cable, AN-N1000 strap, BF-N1000 body cap, ViewNX 2/Short Movie Creator CD | |
Dimensions | ||
Weight | 277g | |
Width | 106mm | |
Height | 61mm | |
Depth | 29.8mm |
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