Nikon 1 series

The Nikon 1 series is a line of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras from Nikon, originally announced on 21 September 2011.Nikon announces new Nikon 1 compact system camera range with two cameras, lenses and accessories Whatdigitalcamera The cameras utilized Nikon 1-mount lenses, and featured 1" CX format sensors. The FT-1 adapter was available, which allowed Nikon 1 users to mount nearly all Nikon F-mount lenses, with significant limitations on non-autofocus lenses and autofocus lenses without an internal focusing motor.

When it was announced in 2011, Nikon released: the first two cameras (the J1 and V1) the first four lenses (the 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm , 1 NIKKOR VR 30-110mm , 1 NIKKOR 10mm and 1 NIKKOR VR 10-100mm PD-ZOOM) a lens adapter (the FT-1 converter) to accept F-mount lenses a flash unit (the SB-N5 Speedlight flash).

Nikon discontinued the Nikon 1 series in July 2018 and launched the mirrorless -series cameras later that year, using full-frame sensors for its first two cameras and a new Nikon Z-mount line of lenses.

Cameras The series included the Nikon 1 V1, J1, J2, and S1 with a 10-megapixel image sensor, the V2, J3, S2 and AW1 with a 14-megapixel image sensor and further increased autofocus speed to 15 frames per second (fps),Nikon announces 1 V2 - a more photographer-friendly, 14MP 1 series camera Dpreview and the V3 and J4 with a new 18-megapixel image sensor, further increased autofocus speed to 20 fps, 120 fps HD slow-motion at 1280 x 720 and 1080/60p.Nikon 1 V3 offers improved AF system and faster continuous shooting DPreview The J5 model added a 20.8 MP sensor in 2015 and kept most other technical specifications the same as the J4 model.

At the time of announcement, Nikon claimed that the cameras featured the world's fastest autofocus, with 10 fps—even during videos—based on hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF with AF-assist illuminator), as well as the world's fastest continuous shooting speed (60 fps) among all cameras with interchangeable lenses.Nikon announces Nikon 1 system with V1 small sensor mirrorless camera Dpreview Slow-motion movies can be captured in up to 1200 fps with reduced resolution. Its built-in intervalometer enables time-lapse photography.

+List of Nikon 1 cameras rowspan="2" Image MP rowspan=2 Cardslots Video LCD EVF Shutter rowspan=2 ISO Wi-Fi DimensionsW×H×D Wt. Mech. Elec. V Series – advanced cameras with EVFs V1 2011-09-21 10.1 3 SD 135 100–3200 V2 2012-10-24 14.2 3A SD 135 160–6400 V3 2014-03-13 18.4 4A microSD , 1440k-dot 171 160–12800 AW Series – all-weather camera AW1 2013-09-19 14.2 3A SD 135 160–6400 J Series – for enthusiasts J1 2011-09-21 10.1 3 SD 135 100–3200 J2 2012-08-09 10.1 3 SD 135 100–3200 J3 2013-01-08 14.2 3A SD 135 160–6400 J4 2014-04-10 18.4 4A microSD 171 200–12800 J5 2015-04-02 20.8 5A microSD 171 160–12800 S Series – introduction to interchangeable lenses S1 2013-01-08 10.1 3A SD 135 100–6400 S2 2014-05-14 14.2 4A microSD 135 200–12800 Notes

New technologies Nikon CX format with 2.7 times crop factor.Nikon 1 Cameras: CX Format Image Sensor Nikon USA Although the image sensor area of 13.2 x 8.8mm is about half of the Micro Four Thirds system and a quarter of the Nikon DX format, it delivers a good performance for this small size,Nikon 1 series: The tests Dxomark comparable to older Four-Thirds sensors like Olympus E-5, Olympus PEN E-P3, Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus PEN EP3 vs Panasonic GF3 Dxomark or older DSLRs like Nikon D40.Camera Sensor Ratings DxOMarkImaging-resource: Sample images Comparometer Imaging-resource The smaller sensor considerably increases the depth of field compared to a 35mm FX camera at the same angle of view and f-number. CMOS image sensor with integrated 73 phase detection sensors providing hybrid autofocus with both phase detection and 135-point contrast detect AF delivering what Nikon claimed to be fastest commercially available autofocus.Nikon Unveils Interchangeable Lens Camera System PCMagNikon 1 System First Impressions Dpreview

F-mount to 1-mount adapter FT-1 enabling the use of all F-mount lenses especially with integrated autofocus motor. The FT-1 adapter mounts and meters with all AI-P, AF, AF-S, D and G lenses and compatibles providing autofocus with all lenses with integrated autofocus motor.That New AF-S ED-IF G VR PC DC DX Nikkor is a What? Thom Hogan It further mounts Pre-AI, AI, AI-S and E lenses without metering as well as lenses which jut out the F-mount (needing mirror lock-up on cameras with mirror). Although not recommended,Nikon Mount Adapter FT1 Compatible Lens List Nikon it can be used with teleconverters for extreme telephotos. Lenses featuring Rear Focusing (RF) system with reduced moving masses and world's fastest extremely quiet Voice Coil motors (VCM) or Stepping (STM) motors to speed-up autofocus. 3-Speed silent Power-Drive motor zoom in the Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom optimized for shooting HD movies.1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm PD-Zoom Lens Preview Cameradebate Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom integrates many technologies: 21 elements including 1 High Refractive Index (HRI, >2), 3 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) and 2 aspherical lenses,Nikon 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 VR Lens Patent Could Be For New Nikon Mirrorless System Photographybay Super Integrated Coating (SIC), internal focusing (IF) with world's fastest quiet Voice Coil motor, 3-speed silent PD-Zoom, Vibration Reduction (VR II), retractable lens mechanism and 7 rounded diaphragm blades.Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom Nikon USANikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom Dpreview Together with the Canon EF 28-300mm lens it is the only current superzoom with 20 elements or more. Fast electronic shutter (1/16 000) or additional electronically controlled mechanical focal-plane shutter. The V1 incorporates a 'multi accessory port' currently used for dedicated 1 Series flash and GPS units as well as AS-N1000 cold shoe adapter for mounting the ME-1 stereo microphone. High-speed dual multi-core image-processing pipelines with 600 megapixels per second speed using the Expeed 3 chip.Nikon EXPEED 3 Nikon USA Smart Photo Selector Mode enables selection of the best candidates out of a high-speed sequence.Nikon 1 Cameras Smart Photo Selector Mode Nikon USA Advanced High-definition video recording allows uninterrupted filming while capturing high-resolution photos. Firmware updates of the Nikon 1 lenses are possible.

Other technologies As in all Nikon DSLRs with CMOS sensors, it integrates an active D-Lighting system, automatic correction of lateral chromatic aberration and vignetting. Autofocus modes include 3D subject-tracking, 41 points auto-area, manual focus and others. Built-in time-lapse photography intervalometer

Lens system

Nikon developed an entirely new system of lenses and the Nikon 1-mount lens mount for the Nikon 1 series. These lenses are only compatible with 1-mount cameras. Nikon had not debuted a new lens mount since the F-mount, which routine users of the Nikon D series are accustomed to. Although the F-mount adapter FT-1 enables the use of all F-mount compatible lenses, the native 1-mount lenses are meant to be portable and compact. There are 13 Nikkor lenses specifically built to fit the Nikon 1-mount in addition to several manual focus lenses from Samyang.

Every lens shown at the 2011 PDN PhotoPlus trade show (except the macro lens of unknown focal length) was eventually released before the system was discontinued.

1 Nikkor VR 6.7-13mm 3.5-5.6 1 Nikkor 10mm 2.8 1 Nikkor AW 10mm 2.8 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm 3.5-5.6 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm 3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm 4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.0-5.6

1 Nikkor 11–27.5mm 3.5-5.6 1 Nikkor AW 11–27.5mm 3.5-5.6 1 Nikkor 18.5mm 1.8 1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm 3.8-5.6 1 Nikkor 32mm 1.2 1 Nikkor VR 70-300mm 4.5-5.6

Focal length 35mm EFL and equivalent aperture Angle of viewDesignFeaturesFilter size ApertureConst.SizeWeight VR Blades Min. focus 6.7–13mm 18–35mm9.5-15 100–63° 3.5–5.6 to 16 7 52mm 10mm 27mm7.7 77° 2.8 to 11 7 40.5mm AW 10mm 10–30mm 27–81mm9.5-15 77–29°40' 3.5–5.6 to 16 7 40.5mm 10–30mm PD 10–100mm 27–270mm10.8-15 77–9°10' 4–5.6 to 16 7 (depending on focal length) 55mm 10–100mm PD 4.5–5.6 to 16 7 (depending on focal length) 72mm 11–27.5mm 30–74mm9.5-15 72–32°20' 3.5–5.6 to 16 7 40.5mm AW 11–27.5mm 18.5mm 50mm4.9 46°40 1.8 to 16 7 40.5mm 30–110mm 81–297mm10.3-15 29°40'–8°20' 3.8–5.6 to 16 7 40.5mm 32mm 86mm3.2 28° 1.2 to 16 7 52mm 70–300mm 189–810mm12.2-15 13–3° 4.5–5.6 to 16 7 (depends on focal length) 62mm Notes

Accessories Nikon presented at PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo 2011 many forthcoming lenses, LED video and macro lights and video kits.PDN PhotoPlus show recap Nikonrumors

Speedlights With the 1 series cameras having a non-standard hot shoe, the SB-N5 flashgun, which drew power from the camera itself, was made available when the series was first released.

+Nikon 1 system Speedlight units Name Camera(s) Bounce Guide Number Duration Covers W×H×D Wgt. Notes SB-N5 V1 0–90° (V) / ±180° (H) s SB-N7 V-series 0–120° (V) s 10 mm (6.7 mm with adapter) SB-N10 AW1 80° (120° with adapter) Waterproof to LD1000 All 65/130 lux ±55°(V) × ±72°(H) Notes

Waterproof cases As shown in the following table, three waterproof cases were made for the Nikon 1 series.

+Nikon 1 system waterproof camera cases Name Cameras Lens(es) Max. depth W×H×D Wgt. WP-N1 J1, J2 10–30mm WP-N2 J3, S1 10–30mm WP-N3 J4, S2 10–30mm11–27.5mm

Other accessories Lens adapter The FT-1 lens adapter allows many Nikon F-mount lenses to be used with a Nikon 1 series camera; the J5 has additional restrictions on compatibility. Autofocus is supported with AF-S lenses, and VR lenses support image stabilization. AF lenses without an internal motor are supported in manual focus mode, with a focus indicator available, and AI-type manual focus lenses are supported with limitations on metering and autoexposure modes. GPS unit The GP-N100 GPS unit, designed for the Nikon 1 V-series cameras (V1/V2/V3), attaches to the camera's multi-accessory port. It draws its power from the body and writes the current position to the file EXIF after the location has been acquired. Diopter The single-element N1-CL1 diopter attaches to lenses with a 40.5 mm filter thread and shortens the minimum focus distance. With the 10–30 mm lens, the minimum focus distance is , and with the 30–110 mm, the minimum focus distance is . WiFi units The WU-1a and WU-1b wireless adapters allow the user to download images directly from the camera to a smartphone or tablet connected wirelessly through 802.11b or 802.11g using WPA2-PSK security. It also allows the connected phone/tablet to act as a remote shutter release with some mode limitations. The WU-1a is compatible with the S2, along with some Nikon D-series DSLRs and advanced Coolpix cameras. The WU-1b is compatible with the AW1, J3, S1, and V2, in addition to the D600 and D610 DSLRs.

Reception Independent reviewsNikonlinks: Nikon 1 Series review links NikonlinksNikon 1 J1 review summary DcviewsNikon 1 V1 review summary Dcviews and image comparisons at all ISO speeds in JPEG and additionally RawNikon 1 V1 review: Studio scene comparison (Raw) Dpreview are available. Both of the initially released 1 series cameras were criticized for having DSLR-like prices. DxO Labs awarded the J1 sensor an overall score of 56.

See also Nikon 1-mount List of smallest mirrorless cameras

References

External links

Nikon 1 Lineup Brochure Nikon (PDF) Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens Nikon Nikon 1 Nikkor lenses & Nikon 1 accessories Nikon 1 Camera Accessories