Nikon 1 J1 for the freedom to capture, communicate and connect with life. Bring quality, depth and passion to visual storytelling and spark conversations through photos, movies and multimedia. Your zest for life is fueled by a desire to communicate all that you experience. Share the very incredible world that is yours with Nikon 1.
Revolutionary new Nikon 1 system breaks visual barriers
Innovation in technology and design
Today, all it takes is a single imaging device to capture and share every moment of an incredible and connected life. Nikon brings an evolution in imaging technology, starting with a newly developed Nikon CX-format super high-speed AF CMOS sensor that powers every capture. Ensure image precision through the new, compact interchangeable lens system featuring image stabilization (VR II) and superior fast and quiet autofocus motors built on the NIKKOR heritage of optical excellence.
Creativity expanded with 1 NIKKOR Lenses
Compact, light, high performance optics
Expand creativity and select from a range of lens options, including one designed specifically for movie filming. Engineered for fast and easy swap-out, stay photo-ready all the time. Compactness brings portability, whether using the single focal length 10mm or the 30-110mm telephoto. 1 NIKKOR lenses feature vibration reduction (VR II) to keep photos sharp, extending a heritage of precision symbolized by durability, superior image quality and optical excellence.
Specification:
Nikon 1 J1 for the freedom to capture, communicate and connect with life. Bring quality, depth and passion to visual storytelling and spark conversations through photos, movies and multimedia. Your zest for life is fueled by a desire to communicate all that you experience. Share the very incredible world that is yours with Nikon 1.
Revolutionary new Nikon 1 system breaks visual barriers
Innovation in technology and design
Today, all it takes is a single imaging device to capture and share every moment of an incredible and connected life. Nikon brings an evolution in imaging technology, starting with a newly developed Nikon CX-format super high-speed AF CMOS sensor that powers every capture. Ensure image precision through the new, compact interchangeable lens system featuring image stabilization (VR II) and superior fast and quiet autofocus motors built on the NIKKOR heritage of optical excellence.
Creativity expanded with 1 NIKKOR Lenses
Compact, light, high performance optics
Expand creativity and select from a range of lens options, including one designed specifically for movie filming. Engineered for fast and easy swap-out, stay photo-ready all the time. Compactness brings portability, whether using the single focal length 10mm or the 30-110mm telephoto. 1 NIKKOR lenses feature vibration reduction (VR II) to keep photos sharp, extending a heritage of precision symbolized by durability, superior image quality and optical excellence.
Specification:
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
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
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
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Portrait
Landscape
Selected Picture Control can be modified
User-customizable Settings
Storage Media
SD
SDHC
SDXC
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
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
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)
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
Quick-response remote
Exposure Metering System
TTL metering using image sensor
Metering Method
Matrix
Centre-weighted: Meters 4.5 circle in centre of frame
Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on select focus area
Centre-weighted: Meters 4.5 circle in centre 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)
Manual (M)
Scene Auto Selector
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Scene Auto Selector
Scene Modes
Portrait
Landscape
Night Portrait
Close-up
Auto
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)
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
6400
Active D-Lighting
On
Off
Off
Autofocus System
Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
AF-assist illuminator
AF-assist illuminator
AF-area mode
Single-point AF: 135 focus areas
Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas
Subject tracking
Face-priority AF
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)
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
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
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
Centre-weighted: Meters 4.5 circle in centre of frame
Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on select focus area
Centre-weighted: Meters 4.5 circle in centre 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
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
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
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
Requires EP-5C Power Supply Connector
Tripod Socket
1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Approx. Dimensions
Width 4.2in.(106mm)
Height 2.4in.(61mm)
Depth 1.2in.(29.8mm)
Excluding projections.
Height 2.4in.(61mm)
Depth 1.2in.(29.8mm)
Excluding projections.
Approx. Weight
8.3 oz. 234g) camera body only
Operating Environment
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Less than 85% humidity (no condensation)
Less than 85% humidity (no condensation)
Supplied Accessories
- EN-EL20 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-27 Battery Charger
- UC-E6 USB Cable
- BF-N1000 Body Cap
- AN-N1000 Strap
- ViewNX 2
- Short Movie Creator CD
- User's Manual
- Reference manual CD