| Product name | 1 V1 |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | Digital camera with interchangeable lenses |
| Lens mount | Nikon 1 mount |
| Effective angle of view | Approx. 2.7x lens focal length (Nikon CX format) |
| Effective pixels | |
| Effective pixels | 10.1 million |
| Image sensor | |
| Image sensor | 13.2 mm x 8.8 mm CMOS sensor |
| Dust-reduction system | Image sensor cleaning |
| Storage | |
| Image size (pixels) | Still images (still image and Smart Photo Selector modes, aspect ratio 3 : 2)3,872 x 2,5922,896 x 1,9441,936 x 1,296Still images (movie mode, aspect ratio 16 : 9)3,840 x 2,160 (1080/60i)1,920 x 1,080 (1080/30p)1,280 x 720 (720/60p)Still images (Motion Snapshot mode, aspect ratio 16 : 9)3,840 x 2,160 |
| File format | NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressedJPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compressionNEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats |
| Picture Control system | Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls |
| Media | SD (Secure Digital), SDHC, and SDXC memory cards |
| File system | DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge |
| Electronic viewfinder | |
| Electronic viewfinder | 0.47-in., approx. 1440k-dot color TFT LCD viewfinder with diopter control and brightness adjustment |
| Frame coverage | Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical |
| Eyepoint | 15.7 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens) |
| Diopter adjustment | -3-+1 m-1 |
| Lens aperture | Electronically controlled |
| Eye sensor | Camera switches to viewfinder display when it detects that viewfinder is in use |
| Shooting modes | |
| Shooting modes | Still image (3 : 2), Smart Photo Selector (3 : 2), Movie (HD 16 : 9, slow motion 8 : 3), Motion Snapshot (16 : 9) |
| Shutter | |
| Type | Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focalplane mechanical shutter; electronic shutter |
| Speed | Mechanical shutter: 1/4,000-30 s in steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb; Time (requires optional ML-L3 remote control)Electronic shutter: 1/16,000-30 s in steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb; Time (requires optional ML-L3 remote control) |
| Flash sync speed | Mechanical shutter: Synchronizes with shutter at X=1/250 s or slowerElectronic shutter: Synchronizes with shutter at X=1/60 s or slower |
| Release | |
| Mode | Single frame, continuousMechanical, Electronic, Electronic (Hi)Self-timer, delayed remote, quick-response remote, interval timer shooting |
| Frame advance rate | Electronic (Hi): Approx. 10, 30, or 60 fpsOther modes: Up to 5 fps (single AF or manual focus, S Shutter-priority auto or M Manual exposure mode, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values) |
| Self-timer | 2 s, 5 s, 10 s |
| Remote control modes | Delayed remote (2 s); quick-response remote |
| Exposure | |
| Metering | TTL metering using image sensor |
| Metering method | MatrixCenter-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of frameSpot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected focus area |
| Mode | Programmed auto with flexible program; shutter-priority auto; aperture-priority auto; manual; scene auto selector |
| Exposure compensation | -3-+3 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
| Exposure lock | Luminosity locked at metered value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) | ISO 100-3200 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to approx. 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) above ISO 3200; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100-3200, 100-800, 100-400) available |
| Active D-Lighting | On, off |
| Focus | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); AF-assist illuminator |
| Lens servo | Autofocus (AF): Single AF (AF-S); continuous AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); fulltime AF (AF-F)Manual focus (MF) |
| AF-area mode | Single-point, auto-area, subject tracking |
| Focus area | Single-point AF: 135 focus areasAuto-area AF: 41 focus areas |
| Focus lock | Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button |
| Face-priority AF | On, off |
| Flash | |
| Control | i-TTL flash control using image sensor available with optional SB-N5 flash unit |
| Mode | Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync |
| Flash compensation | -3-+1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
| Flash-ready indicator | Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged |
| White balance | |
| White balance | Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning |
| Movie | |
| Metering | TTL metering using image sensor |
| Metering method | MatrixCenter-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of frameSpot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected focus area |
| Frame size (pixels)/recording rate | HD movies1,920 x 1,080/60i (59.94 fields/s *)1,920 x 1,080/30p (29.97 fps)1,280 x 720/60p (59.94 fps)Slow-motion movies640 x 240/400 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps)320 x 120/1,200 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps)Movies recorded in still image mode1,072 x 720/60p (59.94 fps)Motion Snapshot1,920 x 1,080/60p (59.94 fps) (plays at 24p/23.976 fps)* Sensor output is about 60 fps. |
| File format | MOV |
| Video compression | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
| Audio recording format | AAC |
| Audio recording device | Built-in or optional external ME-1 stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable |
| Monitor | |
| Monitor | 7.5 cm/3-in., approx. 921k-dot, TFT LCD with brightness adjustment |
| Playback | |
| Playback | Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, histogram display, auto image rotation, and rating option |
| Interface | |
| USB | Hi-Speed USB |
| Video output | NTSC, PAL |
| HDMI output | Type C mini-pin HDMI connector |
| Multi accessory port | Used for designated accessories |
| Audio input | Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter) |
| Supported languages | |
| Supported languages | Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian |
| Power source | |
| Battery | One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL15 battery |
| AC adapter | EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5B power connector (available separately) |
| Tripod socket | |
| Tripod socket | 1/4-in. (ISO 1222) |
| Dimensions/weight | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 113 x 76 x 43.5 mm/4.4 x 3 x 1.7 in., excluding projections; thickness of body (from mount to monitor) is 36 mm/1.4 in. |
| Weight | Approx. 383 g/13.5 oz with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 294 g/10.4 oz (camera body only) |
| Operating environment | |
| Temperature | 0-40 °C/ +32-104 °F |
| Humidity | Less than 85% (no condensation) |
| Supplied accessories | |
| Supplied accessories | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15, Battery Charger MH-25, Audio/Video Cable EG-CP14, USB Cable UC-E6, Multi Accessory Port Cover BS-N1000, Body Cap BF-N1000, Strap AN-N1000, ViewNX 2/Short Movie Creator CD, User's Manual, Reference manual CD |
Introducing the new Nikon 1 series, featuring two digital models, the Nikon J1 and Nikon V1. Both cameras share similar specs and have interchangeable lenses.
The 1 series cameras have 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, 3-inch LCD screen and capture 1080i60 movies, they also boast the new Smart Photo Selector mode, which enables the camera to take five frames for every one you shoot, and present the best.
The V1 is the higher end model of the two , with a larger, more robust body of magnesium alloy, a mechanical shutter and electronic viewfinder. It also has a slightly higher resolution LCD screen than the J1. The J1, on the other hand, is more compact and comes with a built in flash.
To read more about both cameras, please have a look at our full Nikon 1 V1 series digital camera review.
Customer Reviews
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Happy with purchase Review by Bec12 (Wahroonga ,NSW)
Price Value Quality The V1 has a nice quality feel about it. The controls are easy to use and the image quality is good. If it had a touch screen it would be the perfect camera for me but overall I am happy with my purchase.




