Innovation: Nikon releases the J1 and V1 interchangeable lens cameras (VIDEO)
Elena Vnorovscaia / Chişinău / Moldova.ORG / -- Optical devices’ manufacturer Nikon Corporation announces the release of the first two models in the new Nikon 1 series, the J1 and V1.
The new product line “1” represents “an advanced interchangeable lens that proposes new forms of imaging expression with a new super high-speed AF CMOS image sensor, the new high-speed image-processing engine, EXPEED 3, and the new Nikon 1 mount lens system”, as its creators say.
Talking on the new mount system Nikon highlights its uniqueness: “The Nikon 1 mount is the new lens mount system developed for compatibility with Nikon's new imaging format. The new mount not only supports the dedicated 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, 1 NIKKOR VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 1 NIKKOR 10mm f/2.8 and 1 NIKKOR VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM Nikon 1-mount interchangeable lenses, but also F-mount NIKKOR lenses*2, manufactured by Nikon for more than half a century, when the new FT1 mount adapter is used. This enables users to enjoy tremendous variety in their imaging expression with the ability to choose the lens best suited to the scene, subject, or their own creative intent from a broad lineup of standard and special-purpose lenses”.
The compact design and the constant highest quality is one of the characteristics of the new models. The J1 and V1 both will please its future users with a 10.1-megapixel CX-format CMOS image sensor, an ISO sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 3200 (it can be extended to 6400), Full HD (1080/30p and 1080/60i) video recording capabilities, a built-in dust reduction system, a 73-point AF system, and a 3-inch (460k-dot for the J1, 921k-dot for the V1) LCD screen.
One of the differences between the models is that the V1 has a 1440k-dot electronic viewfinder (EVF), while the J1 has a built-in flash.
Other features and functions are:
- Movie recording mode with 1920 x 1080/60i full-HD movie support for superior picture quality
- Equipped with Nikon's exclusive imaging system, Picture Control, which allows users to choose and adjust the way in which the camera processes photographs according to the type of scene or their own individual preference
- Support for RAW (NEF) recording built in (still images only)
- Active D-Lighting, which adjusts exposure according to the scene to prevent loss of detail in highlights and shadows for images in which optimal contrast is preserved
- Infrared receivers for remote control operation on the front and back (front only with J1) of the cameras enable wireless control over the shutter (optional ML-L3 wireless remote control supported)
- Scene Auto Selector, with which the cameras automatically optimize settings according to the subject
- Built-in dust reduction function (vibrating system with V1, optical system with J1)
- Built-in flash (J1)
Reportedly the new cameras ship to USA October 20.
The J1, inclusive a 10-30mm lens kit, will cost $649.95, the V1 - $899.95.
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