September 21, 2011 at 20:00Nikon V1 and J1
Nikon has finally joined a friendly team of Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax (already!), Samsung and Sony. This morning, the company officially announced its mirrorless cameras: Nikon V1 and Nikon J1.
While some companies are already presenting the fourth, and even fifth, mirrorless mirrors, the monsters of photography - Canon and Nikon - are thinking about something different. What is first in mind - we learned - PowerShot S100 and SX40 HS. But Nikon still did what they had long expected from her.
The company announced not just new cameras, Nikon introduced an entire digital photo system with the uncomplicated name “1”. The essence of the “unity” in a wide range of technologies, which, according to Nikon, have no analogues today. Thanks to the dual-core EXPEED 3 processor, the new cameras are “the fastest in the world.”
Among the special functions is the “motion snapshot”: when in one mode, accelerated video shooting and photographing are conducted simultaneously. Nikon assures that with this mode you can record especially well, for example, incoming waves, a child’s smile and blowing out candles on a cake.
Another feature - the intelligent choice of image - will be useful when shooting dynamic scenes. With just one press of the shutter button, the camera takes 20 high-resolution shots at high speed, and then automatically selects the top five frames by facial expression, composition and focus. After that, the best shot is displayed on the LCD screen. And if you don’t like it, the camera will offer several others to choose from.
Nikon 1 J1 (all right, in the full name two units) - the smallest in its class digital camera with interchangeable lenses and a sensor over 25.4 mm. What kind of formulations do not go for the record. Another feature of the camera is the world's smallest delay when shooting.
The camera design is minimalistic. The case is lightweight, but, at first glance, reliable. The device weighs 277 grams.
Inside the J1 is a 10.1-megapixel CX-format CMOS sensor (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm) with autofocus support (up to 135 focus areas). The camera shoots at up to 60 frames per second, and with high resolution. ISO working range: 100-3200, with the ability to shoot 6400 in a separate mode.
Matrix Sony NEX-5 and Nikon J1
Display three-inch (460,000 pixels), with a wide viewing angle and a protective glass.
Nikon J1 also has a built-in flash and the ability to record video in Full HD format.
According to Nikon, the J1 is a camera for those who are interested in the simplest shooting of personal and family scenes as a memory. J1 will be available in five body colors: matte black, silver, glossy white, glossy red and hot pink with accessories in color.
Nikon V1 is also a compact mirrorless mirror, but already with a higher rank and more serious appearance. “The camera is for fans of new technologies who want to take their photographic art to the next level,” Nikon told us.
V1 is also compact, but it has a reinforced body and a bright electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 1,440 thousand points.
Plus, a multi-functional connector for accessories: flash SB-N5 and GPS-receiver GP-N100 (more about them below).
Inside, almost everything is the same: a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, an EXPEED 3 processor and recording photos on an SD card.
The display is also three-inch, but with a higher resolution: 921 thousand pixels.
The company also introduced four new lenses, 1 Nikkor and Bayonet 1.
All lenses are small in size and weight - for maximum portability and perfect camera balance. The first series includes models 1 Nikkor VR 10-30 mm (standard lens with 3x zoom) for shooting everywhere and everywhere; retractable 1 Nikkor VR 30-110 mm (telephoto zoom lens), ultra slim 1 Nikkor 10 mm for wide-angle shooting and 1 Nikkor 10-100 mm PD-ZOOM (motorized zoom with variable speed) for video enthusiasts. Moreover, Nikon hastened to note that the development of new Nikkor 1 lenses is ongoing.
The SB-N5 Speedlight (pictured above) is compatible with Nikon V1 and, apparently, with future Nikon mirrorless. The flash can be rotated horizontally and vertically, equipped with suggestive backlight.
The GPS module GP-N100 is compatible with V1 and is designed for geotagging images. Information about longitude, latitude and altitude is stored automatically.
The F mount adapter allows you to use any Nikkor lens for DSLR cameras with Nikon 1 cameras. The adapter is compatible with Nikon 1 V1 and Nikon 1 J1 cameras.
Plus covers, belts, hoods, handles, as well as the ability to connect an external Nikon ME-1 microphone.
New cameras will be available in the States in October. Nikon J1 with a 10-30 mm lens will cost $ 650, and Nikon V1, with the same glass in the kit, will cost $ 900.
While some companies are already presenting the fourth, and even fifth, mirrorless mirrors, the monsters of photography - Canon and Nikon - are thinking about something different. What is first in mind - we learned - PowerShot S100 and SX40 HS. But Nikon still did what they had long expected from her.
Nikon 1
The company announced not just new cameras, Nikon introduced an entire digital photo system with the uncomplicated name “1”. The essence of the “unity” in a wide range of technologies, which, according to Nikon, have no analogues today. Thanks to the dual-core EXPEED 3 processor, the new cameras are “the fastest in the world.”
Among the special functions is the “motion snapshot”: when in one mode, accelerated video shooting and photographing are conducted simultaneously. Nikon assures that with this mode you can record especially well, for example, incoming waves, a child’s smile and blowing out candles on a cake.
Another feature - the intelligent choice of image - will be useful when shooting dynamic scenes. With just one press of the shutter button, the camera takes 20 high-resolution shots at high speed, and then automatically selects the top five frames by facial expression, composition and focus. After that, the best shot is displayed on the LCD screen. And if you don’t like it, the camera will offer several others to choose from.
NIkon J1
Nikon 1 J1 (all right, in the full name two units) - the smallest in its class digital camera with interchangeable lenses and a sensor over 25.4 mm. What kind of formulations do not go for the record. Another feature of the camera is the world's smallest delay when shooting.
The camera design is minimalistic. The case is lightweight, but, at first glance, reliable. The device weighs 277 grams.
Inside the J1 is a 10.1-megapixel CX-format CMOS sensor (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm) with autofocus support (up to 135 focus areas). The camera shoots at up to 60 frames per second, and with high resolution. ISO working range: 100-3200, with the ability to shoot 6400 in a separate mode.
Matrix Sony NEX-5 and Nikon J1
Display three-inch (460,000 pixels), with a wide viewing angle and a protective glass.
Nikon J1 also has a built-in flash and the ability to record video in Full HD format.
According to Nikon, the J1 is a camera for those who are interested in the simplest shooting of personal and family scenes as a memory. J1 will be available in five body colors: matte black, silver, glossy white, glossy red and hot pink with accessories in color.
Nikon V1
Nikon V1 is also a compact mirrorless mirror, but already with a higher rank and more serious appearance. “The camera is for fans of new technologies who want to take their photographic art to the next level,” Nikon told us.
V1 is also compact, but it has a reinforced body and a bright electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 1,440 thousand points.
Plus, a multi-functional connector for accessories: flash SB-N5 and GPS-receiver GP-N100 (more about them below).
Inside, almost everything is the same: a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, an EXPEED 3 processor and recording photos on an SD card.
The display is also three-inch, but with a higher resolution: 921 thousand pixels.
The lenses
The company also introduced four new lenses, 1 Nikkor and Bayonet 1.
All lenses are small in size and weight - for maximum portability and perfect camera balance. The first series includes models 1 Nikkor VR 10-30 mm (standard lens with 3x zoom) for shooting everywhere and everywhere; retractable 1 Nikkor VR 30-110 mm (telephoto zoom lens), ultra slim 1 Nikkor 10 mm for wide-angle shooting and 1 Nikkor 10-100 mm PD-ZOOM (motorized zoom with variable speed) for video enthusiasts. Moreover, Nikon hastened to note that the development of new Nikkor 1 lenses is ongoing.
Accessories
The SB-N5 Speedlight (pictured above) is compatible with Nikon V1 and, apparently, with future Nikon mirrorless. The flash can be rotated horizontally and vertically, equipped with suggestive backlight.
The GPS module GP-N100 is compatible with V1 and is designed for geotagging images. Information about longitude, latitude and altitude is stored automatically.
The F mount adapter allows you to use any Nikkor lens for DSLR cameras with Nikon 1 cameras. The adapter is compatible with Nikon 1 V1 and Nikon 1 J1 cameras.
Plus covers, belts, hoods, handles, as well as the ability to connect an external Nikon ME-1 microphone.
New cameras will be available in the States in October. Nikon J1 with a 10-30 mm lens will cost $ 650, and Nikon V1, with the same glass in the kit, will cost $ 900.