Focus that's as fast as you

Capture all the action

Not a moment is missed with a camera that keeps up with you! Always on the go, you know moments worth sharing can happen all the time. Don't let your creativity be hindered by slow focus speed; Nikon 1 J1 delivers an amazing 10 fps speed in autofocus mode. Grab every turn of the swimmer as he leaps from the high dive and glides into the water below. Even fast moving action like this is rendered with amazing clarity—thanks to an incredible 73 point AF array continuously working to ensure everything is sharp and clear.

For moments that deserve more

Motion Snapshot brings photos to life

Certain snapshots from life evoke emotions that just cannot be retold with merely a photograph. Remember the feelings you had while watching a wave crash to the shore or fireworks exploding overhead? Make those moments come alive in a single click using Motion Snapshot. Reveal the essence that can't be captured in a single photo.

Share a richer experience

Simultaneously capture Full HD (1080p) movies and photos

There will be moments when you're recording a great movie and an opportunity to grab an amazing photo comes along. Capture both at the same time! Start your movie recording with a touch of a button. See that great still? Hit the shutter even during record mode. Autofocus keeps everything sharp, working double duty to simultaneously capture both movies and photos. Infuse even more personality into multimedia creations by adding slow motion. For times when photos alone are not enough, family and friends will appreciate your expressions brought to life.

Get the best of what's seen

Let the camera do the work with Smart Photo Selector

For all the times you wished your camera could capture those great spontaneous moments while they unfolded in front of you, there is Nikon 1. Have too many blurry or poorly lit photos? Or how many photos do you have where someone's eyes were shut? With a single touch using Smart Photo Selector there are no more imperfect photos. Get the best of what you see. Engage in the moment while you let the camera do the work for you.

EXPEED 3 processor

EXPEED 3 marks the culmination of years of dedication to advancing digital imaging technologies. At the heart of Nikon 1 is EXPEED 3, with dual image processors, to deliver outstanding system performance, high-speed processing, state-of-the-art phase detection autofocus and the fastest data transfer rates. Witness outstanding image quality, tone reproduction and advanced autofocus at unprecedented speeds.

Low light

An advanced, innovative Nikon super high-speed AF CMOS imaging sensor, wide ISO range and option to select the best lens for the job give you even more control over the light. Produce amazing photos in all those moody environments. Tap only ambient light and open the most artistic doors to photographing on the dance floor, nabbing dramatic sunsets and candlelit moments.

LCD monitor

Check your creativity: frame and share your creations on the large and sharp three-inch LCD color display. An ultra-high resolution screen featuring 460k-dots shows every detail to precision. An anti-glare coating renders easy viewing of photos and HD movies, even outdoors.

Intuitive simplicity

Easy access to advanced features are hallmarks of the Nikon 1 system. From the ultra intuitive command and features buttons, easy-to-understand menu and fast mount lens, you'll be expressing your thoughts and visions as never before. Even advanced features for photos and movies can be created with one-click ease.

Value

Type

Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lenses

Lens Mount

Nikon 1 mount

Picture Angle

Approx. 2.7x lens focal length (Nikon CX format)

Effective Pixels

10.1 million

Sensor Size

13.2mm x 8.8mm

Image Sensor Format

CX

Image Sensor Type

CMOS

Total Pixels

12 million

Image Area (pixels)

Still Images (3:2 aspect ratio) 3,872 x 2,592 2,896 x 1,944 1,936 x 1,296 Smart Photo Selector (3:2 aspect ratio) 3,872 x 2,592 2,896 x 1,944 1,936 x 1,296 Movie Mode (16:9 aspect ratio) 3,840 x 2,160 (1080/60i) 1,920 x 1,080 (1080/30p) 1,280 x 720 (720/60p) Motion Snapshot (16:9 aspect ratio) 3,840 x 2,160

File Format

Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats

Picture Control

Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape Selected Picture Control can be modified User-customizable Settings

Storage Media

SD SDHC SDXC

Card Slot

1 Secure Digital (SD)

File System

Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) PictBridge

Viewfinder

LCD

Shutter type

Electronic Shutter

Fastest Shutter Speed

1/16,000 sec. in steps of 1/3EV

Slowest Shutter Speed

30 sec.

Flash Sync Speed

Up to 1/60 sec.

Bulb Shutter Setting

Yes

Shutter Release Modes

Single-frame [S] mode Continuous Electronic [Hi] Self-timer mode Delayed remote Quick Response Remote Interval Timer Shooting

Frame Advance Rate

Electronic [Hi]: Approx. 10, 30 or 60 fps Other modes: Up to 5 fps (single AF or manual focus, S Shutter- priority auto or M Manual exposure mode, shutter speed 1/250 sec or faster, and other settings at default values)

Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution

5 frames per second 10, 30 or 60 fps using Electronic (Hi) shutter

Self-timer

2, 5, 10 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled

Remote Control Modes

Delayed remote (2 sec) Quick-response remote

Exposure Metering System

TTL metering using image sensor

Metering Method

Matrix Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 circle in center of frame Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on select focus area

Exposure Modes

Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P) Shutter-Priority Auto (S) Aperture-Priority Auto (A) Aperture-Priority (A) Manual (M) Scene Auto Selector

Scene Modes

Portrait Landscape Night Portrait Close-up Auto

Shooting Modes

Still Image (3:2) Smart Photo Selector (3:2) Movie (HD 16:9) Movie Slow Motion (8:3) Motion Snapshot (16:9)

Exposure Compensation

±3 EV in increments of 1/3EV

Exposure Lock

Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

ISO Sensitivity

100-3200 6400

Active D-Lighting

On Off

Autofocus System

Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF) AF-assist illuminator

AF-area mode

Single-point AF: 135 focus areas Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas Subject tracking Face-priority AF

Focus Lock

Focus is locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or lightly pressing shutter release button in (S) AF

Focus Modes

Auto (AF) Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Single-servo AF (AF-S) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Full-time Servo (AF-F) Manual Focus (MF)

Built-in Flash

Yes

Guide Number

5/16 (m/ft ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) Approx.

Flash Control

i-TTL flash control using image sensor available

Flash Mode

Fill-flash Slow sync Red-eye reduction Slow sync with red-eye reduction Rear curtain with sync Rear curtain with slow sync

Flash Compensation

-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV

Flash-ready indicator

Lights when built-in flash unit is fully charged

White Balance

Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct Sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Preset Manual All except preset manual with fine tuning

Movie Metering

TTL exposure metering using main image sensor

Movie Metering method

Matrix Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 circle in center of frame Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on select focus area

Movie File Format

MOV

Movie Video Compression

H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding

Movie Audio recording format

AAC

Movie Audio recording device

Built-in stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable

Movie

HD: 1920 X 1080/60i HD: 1920 X 1080/30p HD: 1280 x 720/60p Slow-motion: 640x240/400fps Slow-motion: 320x120/1200fps Motion Snapshot: 1920x1080/60p (plays at 24p) Audio file format: ACC Movie file format: MOV

Monitor Size

3.0 in. diagonal

Monitor Resolution

460,000 Dots

Monitor Type

TFT-LCD with brightness adjustment

Interface

USB: Hi-speed USB HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector

Supported Languages

Arabic Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) Danish Dutch English Spanish Finnish French Italian German Indonesian Japanese Korean Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish Czech Norwegian Thai Turkish

Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings

Yes

World Time Setting

Yes

Battery / Batteries

EN-EL20 Lithium-ion Battery

Battery Life (shots per charge)

230 shots (CIPA)

AC Adapter

EH-5b AC Adapter Requires EP-5C Power Supply Connector

Tripod Socket

1/4 in. (ISO1222)

Approx. Dimensions

Width 4.2 in. (106mm)
Height 2.4 in. (61mm)
Depth 1.2 in. (29.8mm)
Excluding projections.

Approx. Weight

8.3oz. (234g)
camera body only

Operating Environment

32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Less than 85% humidity (no condensation)

Supplied Accessories

MH-27 Battery Charger

BF-N1000 Body Cap

AN-N1000 Strap

EN-EL20 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Reference manual CD

Short Movie Creator CD

UC-E6 USB Cable

User's Manual

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