Nikon 1 J1
Create and Express as Never Before
Nikon 1 J1 for the freedom to capture, communicate and connect to 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.
$649.95*SRPSRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
One-Lens Kit
Two-Lens Wide Angle Kit
Two-Lens Zoom Kit
Two Lens Zoom Kit in Pink
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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
Nikon 1 J1
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Fantastic!
This camera is wonderful. The range of settings and availabilities on the Nikon 1J1 are endless. It captures so much light, I took a picture of a dark corner in my basement, and without any flash or anything, the picture looked like I had taken it in one of the fully lit places. Truly wonderful action camera too, not much blur or anything. I made a video with my friends the other day and it honestly looks like a professional film, and that is just with the lens that it comes with and no other attachments. I can't wait to see how far I can go with the other attachments at my aid!
April 24, 2012
Great quality and very compact!
Great camera for all purposes. You will love it! Nikon J1 will deliver the quality your expecting in every shot.
I'm new to photography but this camera has made it a delight. I would highly recommend it.
I would love for Nikon to produce a back pack for this camera and it's accessories. Every bag I review is to big.
April 2, 2012
Day 1
I just purchased this camera today! I have a lot to learn but so far I'm getting to know it very well! The manual is very easy to fallow also I'm reading more about the camera on the Nikon website which is also very helpful! I'll attach my very first photo! My dog perfect shot! ;)
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I bought the Camera at Costco for $749.99 Comes with two lenses 10-30mm & 30-110mm
Great Deal!
February 14, 2012
A great camera
This camera is very responsive, and takes great pictures. I use both a D300 and D700, but when I can't, or don't want to, carry the weight of a DSLR, this camera comes in very handy. It fits nicely in a larger coat pocket, even with the 30-110 attached. The LCD screen is nice, as is the build quality. The built in flash does a decent job.
Using the camera is a pleasure. The time to acquire focus is very good in decent light - it matches the quickness of a DSLR. It also has excellent focus tracking in good light. Unlike a Point and Shoot, pressing the shutter button results in the camera taking a picture (imagine that), instead of a pause while the camera attempts to work out focus, exposure, etc. The image quality is surprisingly good even with the smaller sensor. Focus speed and accuracy decrease as the light decreases, but, while I am used to the focus ability of Nikon DSLRs, the J1 still does a decent job when the light levels decrease. The frame rates available in continuous shooting modes is awesome.
Another thing that prompted my purchase was the camera's video ability. Neither of my DSLRs have the ability to record video, so I wanted something that offered good quality video. The camera's video capability is very good. I don't have a lot of video experience, but am very pleased with the J1's video focus and overall video quality.
A few minor gripes: You cannot turn off the image review. After a photo, or series of photos, the image is displayed on the LCD. A half press of the shutter will clear it, and allow you to continue shooting. Hopefully this will be something addressed in future firmware updates. The use of the Feature button could also be improved. It's use is determined by the shooting mode the camera is in, and what you can use it for is very limited. It would be great if this button could be customized, or used like the INFO button on Nikon's DSLRs, allowing quick access to different shooting settings.
February 11, 2012
love love love it
nikon 1 is absolutely the best camera yet!!! it is so cool!!
January 4, 2012
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You always say the FT1 mount will let us use lenses designed for Nikon DSLRs. What about older F-mount lenses? Can I use older AF lenses? What about even older AI lenses? I'm willing to focus and meter manually. I just want to know if I can use my film-era lenses with these new cameras.
6 months ago
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kiy
Colorado
Location :
Colorado
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The FT-1 product page http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ... has a downloadable PDF file that lists the current F mount NIKKOR lenses (65 as of Dec. 2011) that are compatible with the FT-1.Answer:
You can use AF-S and AF-I lenses (any lens that has a focus motor) has full support with the FT-1 on the new NIKON 1.
Often the Nikon J1 will tell me that it cannot focus in very low light levels. Even if I put the flash up, it will not take the picture. Is there a mode where it will take the picture regardless of how much light there is?
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Nick
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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There is not manual focus with the 1 series. Try enabling the AF assist light or using the center AF point, or auto AF point mode. Also, if selectable, try single servo AF mode (S instead of C).Jan 3, 2012 by
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MicahG
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Switch to manual focus
Hi, i just received my j1 yesterday and was charging it when i noticed that the charger was blinking the green light every second. Is it not charging for some reason?
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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An exhausted battery fully charges in about 2 hours. Blinking light: is charging, Solid light: charging complete.Answer:
i think it shows green light while charging.. and light turns off after fully charged..Jan 5, 2012 by
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Aravindb22
Does this new camera work with older Nikon lenses such as the 35mm f/1.4 manual lens or the 18-55mm DSLR kit lens
7 months ago
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Phil
NC
Location :
NC
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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On the FT-1 product page http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ... there is a PDF that you can download that lists the current NIKKOR F mount lenses that will fit on the FT-1.Answer:
The FT1 Mount Adapter allows you to use certain legacy F Mount NIKKOR lenses (those designed for use with Nikon D-SLR/SLR cameras) on the Nikon 1 V1. The Mount Adapter is attached to the Nikon 1 V1 and the F Mount NIKKOR lens then attached to the adapter. The FT1 will add an angle of view of 2.7 times that of the F Mount NIKKOR lens' focal length.
Can the flash control Speedlites (e.g. the SB-900) wirelessly? Also, does the flash have manual control of power (e.g. 1/2, 1/4...)? If yes, what is the smallest fraction of full power that is available?
7 months ago
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AshRemSky
Burbank, CA
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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.
I have the D300 and the D5100 Nikon DSLR's . Will the new lenses that are made for the new Nikon 1 cameras also work on the DSLR's that I already own?
7 months ago
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Phil
North Carolina
Location :
North Carolina
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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No,because a flange to focal plane distance (the distance between mount and image sensor) in Nikon 1 series is much smaller than in regular F-mount Nikon lenses (46.5 mm).Sep 25, 2011 by
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Yevgen
Watertown,MA, USA
Location :
Watertown,MA, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Professional photographer
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Does it matter what color lens it is , like say can you get a white nikon 1 j1 but have it come with pink, red etc lens?
7 months ago
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Anonymous
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It doesn't matter the color of the lens. Same models have the same specifications.Has staff answer
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Does the Nikon J1 has iTTL functions that would enable it to fire the sb 900 flash
Does the Nikon J1 has iTTL functions that would enable it to fire the sb 900 flash
7 months ago
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Mckenzie Abraham
New York, NY
Location :
New York, NY
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Professional photographer
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Flash Control: i-TTL flash control using image sensor available (no commander mode).Has staff answer
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Can you connect a remote shutter release or intervelomer to Nikon 1?
7 months ago
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rick
hawaii
Location :
hawaii
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The Nikon 1 J1 is only compatible with the ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control.7 months ago
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Nate
MI
Location :
MI
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Yes. :)
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Nikon 1 J1 Review
by Rob GalbraithNovember 2011
Rob Galbraith posted his review of the Nikon 1 J1 on his website. Galbraith was impressed with the cameras' speedy autofocus and responsiveness. He found the image quality to be great, for both still images and when shooting HD video. Galbraith said that images from the camera are pleasing, "color is rich with natural gradations and tonality." Other features touted by Galbraith include the fine detail in RAW files, the camera's ability to set a custom white balance for the flash and the system's overall small size. Of the Nikon 1 video, which is the same system in both the V1 and J1, Galbraith said, "The camera has what is arguably the best video mode of any Nikon."
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Nikon 1 J1 Review
by Jerry SeregniJerry Seregni reviewed the Nikon 1 J1 for the Fox 8 television station, and its accompanying website, touting the camera's ease of use; and highlighting its Smart Photo Selector mode. Seregni said the camera produces gorgeous images and HD video. He also noted that its size makes it ideal for the picture taker who wants high quality images in a small form factor.
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Nikon 1 J1 Review
by Theano NikitasFebruary 2012
Macworld.com posted Theano Nikitas' review of the Nikon 1 J1 camera, giving it a rating of 3 out of 5 mice. Nikitas was impressed with the camera's ability to shoot still images and video simultaneously. She also liked the slow-motion and motion snapshot features which are fun additions to the camera's feature set. Regarding image quality, she said, "Color rendition was good, with relatively rich and saturated colors." Other features Nikitas found impressive included the Nikon 1 J1's autofocus, continuous shooting and Best Shot Selector. She added, "it’s a fun camera to shoot with and, in many ways, the little J1 can hold its own, particularly when it comes to performance."
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Award Winner
red dot: best of the best / red dot: product design awards
The Nikon 1 system has received the red dot award: product design and red dot: best of the best awards, which is sponsored by Germany’s Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen. The red dot award is given to products released over the past two years that exhibit superiority in functionality, innovation, ergonomics, ecology and durability. The red dot: best of the best award is given to products of "highest quality." The Nikon 1 system includes the Nikon 1 J1 and the Nikon 1 V1 advanced cameras with interchangeable lenses. Notable features of the Nikon 1 J1 include the CMOS image sensor, new EXPEED 3 image processing engine and Nikon 1 lens mount.March 2012
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Nikon 1 J1 Review
by Mike FlacyMay 2012
Steve's Digicams posted Mike Flacy's review of the Nikon 1 J1 digital camera, touting the J1's ease of use and appealing features. Flacy noted that the camera is petite and sure to be popular among the style savvy with its variety of color configurations. He said beginners will find the camera super simple to use, while more experienced users will find it offers as much control as they wish to have. The LCD, he noted was bright in most any lighting, even outdoors. Flacy said the Nikon 1 J1 offers pleasing image quality, great shooting performance, with fine detail and low noise. He was also pleased with the video recording results of the camera.
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