Nikon 1 series

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The Nikon 1 series is a line of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras from Nikon, originally announced on 21 September 2011.[1] 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.

Nikon 1 V1 with Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 attached, the Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom left, ME-1 stereo microphone, GPS GP-N100 and SB-N5 flash
Nikon 1 J1 with Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, 10mm f/2.8 pancake, and the 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 lens in white

Nikon discontinued the Nikon 1 series in July 2018[2] and launched the mirrorless -series cameras later that year, using full-frame sensors and a new Nikon Z-mount line of lenses. The Nikon Z7 and Nikon Z6 were the first two models. As of 2024, the Nikon Z-series also has largely replaced Nikon's D-series DSLRs with APS-C and full-frame sensors.

Cameras

The series included the Nikon 1 V1, J1, J2,[3] 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),[4] and the 1 V3, 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.[5] The J5 model added a 20.8MP 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.[6] Slow-motion movies can be captured in up to 1200 fps with reduced resolution. Its inbuilt intervalometer enables time-lapse photography.

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List of Nikon 1 cameras
NameImageRelease Res. (MP)VideoEVF Mech.[a] Elec.[b] ISOWi-Fi W×H×DWgt. Notes
V Series – advanced cameras with EVFs
V1 Sep 21, 201110.1 (3:2, 3872×2592)1080(60i/30p), 720(60p) Yes, 1440k-dot Yes Yes100–3200 No 113×76×43.5 mm (4.4×3.0×1.7 in)383 g (13.5 oz) [7][8]
V2 Oct 24, 201214.2 (3:2, 4608×3072)1080(60i/30p), 720(60p/30p) Yes, 1440k-dot Yes Yes160–6400WU-1b 107.8×81.6×45.9 mm (4.2×3.2×1.8 in)337 g (11.9 oz) [9][10]
V3 Mar 13, 201418.4 (3:2, 5232×3488)1080(60p/30p), 720(60p/30p) Opt., 1440k-dot Yes Yes160–12800 Yes 110.9×65.0×33.2 mm (4.4×2.6×1.3 in)324 g (11.4 oz) [11][12]
AW Series – all-weather camera
AW1 Sep 19, 201314.2 (3:2, 4608×3072)1080(60i/30p), 720(60p/30p) No No Yes160–6400WU-1b 113.3×71.5×37.5 mm (4.5×2.8×1.5 in)356 g (12.6 oz) [13][14]
J Series – for enthusiasts
J1 Sep 21, 201110.1 (3:2, 3872×2592)1080(60i/30p), 720(60p) No No Yes100–3200 No 106.0×61.0×29.8 mm (4.2×2.4×1.2 in)277 g (9.8 oz) [15][16]
J2 Aug 9, 201210.1 (3:2, 3872×2592)1080(60i/30p), 720(60p) No No Yes100–3200 No 106.0×61.0×29.8 mm (4.2×2.4×1.2 in)280 g (9.9 oz) [17][18]
J3 Jan 8, 201314.2 (3:2, 4608×3072)1080(60i/30p), 720(60p/30p) No No Yes160–6400WU-1b 101.0×60.5×28.8 mm (4.0×2.4×1.1 in)244 g (8.6 oz) [19][20]
J4 Apr 10, 201418.4 (3:2, 5232×3488)1080(60p/30p), 720(60p/30p) No No Yes200–12800 Yes 99.5×60.0×28.5 mm (3.9×2.4×1.1 in)232 g (8.2 oz) [21][22]
J5 Apr 2, 201520.8 (3:2, 5568×3712)4K(3840x2160 15p)[23], 1080(60p/30p), 720(60p/30p) No No Yes160–12800 Yes 98.3×59.7×31.5 mm (3.9×2.4×1.2 in)265 g (9.3 oz) [24][25]
S Series – introduction to interchangeable lenses
S1 Jan 8, 201310.1 (3:2, 3872×2592)1080(60i/30p), 720(60p/30p) No No Yes100–6400WU-1b 102.0×60.5×29.7 mm (4.0×2.4×1.2 in)240 g (8.5 oz) [26][20]
S2 May 14, 201414.2 (3:2, 4592×3072)1080(60p/30p), 720(60p/30p) No No Yes200–12800WU-1a 101.0×60.8×29.4 mm (4.0×2.4×1.2 in)230 g (8.1 oz) [27][28]
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New technologies

Nikon 1 V1 with FT1 adapter and Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR gives 190-810mm
Nikon 1 V1 with Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom and ME-1 stereo microphone in HD-video use
  • Nikon 1-mount and F-mount adapter FT1 enabling the use of all F-mount lenses especially with integrated autofocus motor. The FT1 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.[36] 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,[37] it is used with teleconverters for extreme telephotos.[38][39]
  • 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.[40]
  • 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,[41] 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.[42][43] 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: Expeed 3.[44]
  • Smart Photo Selector Mode enables selection of the best candidates out of a high-speed sequence.[45]
  • Advanced High-definition video recording allows uninterrupted filming while capturing high-resolution photos.
  • Firmware updates of the Nikon 1 lenses are possible.

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Lens system

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Nikon 1 J1
Main article: Nikon 1 mount

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 has 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 FT1 enables the use of all F-mount compatible lenses, these lenses are meant to be portable and compact.[46] There are 13 Nikkor lenses specifically built to fit the Nikon 1-mount in addition to several manual focus lenses from Samyang.

  • 1 Nikkor 10mm f/2.8[46]
  • 1 Nikkor AW 10mm f/2.8
  • 1 Nikkor 18.5mm f/1.8
  • 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2
  • 1 Nikkor VR 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 [47]
  • 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6[46]
  • 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom
  • 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom[48]
  • 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.0-5.6
  • 1 Nikkor 11–27.5mm f/3.5-5.6
  • 1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6[48]
  • 1 Nikkor VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6
More information Focal length, 35mm EFL and equivalent aperture ...
Focal length 35mm EFL and equivalent aperture Angle of view Design Features Filter size
Aperture Const.[c] Size[d] Weight VR[e] Blades[f] Min. focus[g]
6.7–13mm[50] 18–35mm f/9.5-15 100–63° f/3.5–5.6 to 16 11e/7g 56.5×46 mm
(2.22×1.81 in)		 125 g
(4.4 oz)		 Yes 7 0.25 m
(0.82 ft)		 52mm
10mm[51] 27mm f/7.7 77° f/2.8 to 11 6e/5g 55.5×22 mm
(2.19×0.87 in)		 77 g
(2.7 oz)		 No 7 0.2 m
(0.66 ft)		 40.5mm
AW 10mm[h][52] 6e/5g 61×30 mm
(2.4×1.2 in)		 118 g
(4.2 oz)		 No
10–30mm[53] 27–81mm f/9.5-15 77–29°40' f/3.5–5.6 to 16 12e/9g 57.5×42 mm
(2.26×1.65 in)		 115 g
(4.1 oz)		 Yes 7 0.2 m
(0.66 ft)		 40.5mm
10–30mm PD[i][54] 9e/7g 58×28 mm
(2.3×1.1 in)		 85 g
(3.0 oz)		 Yes none
10–100mm[55] 27–270mm f/10.8-15 77–9°10' f/4–5.6 to 16 19e/12g 60.5×70.5 mm
(2.38×2.78 in)		 298 g
(10.5 oz)		 Yes 7 0.35–1.0 m
(1.1–3.3 ft)
(depending on focal length)		 55mm
10–100mm PD[i][56] f/4.5–5.6 to 16 21e/14g 77×95 mm
(3.0×3.7 in)		 530 g
(19 oz)		 Yes 7 0.3–0.85 m
(0.98–2.79 ft)
(depending on focal length)		 72mm
11–27.5mm[57] 30–74mm f/9.5-15 72–32°20' f/3.5–5.6 to 16 8e/6g 57.5×31 mm
(2.26×1.22 in)		 83 g
(2.9 oz)		 No 7 0.3 m
(0.98 ft)		 40.5mm
AW 11–27.5mm[h][58] 63×56.5 mm
(2.48×2.22 in)		 182 g
(6.4 oz)		 No
18.5mm[59] 50mm f/4.9 46°40 f/1.8 to 16 8e/6g 56×36 mm
(2.2×1.4 in)		 70 g
(2.5 oz)		 No 7 0.2 m
(0.66 ft)		 40.5mm
30–110mm[60] 81–297mm f/10.3-15 29°40'–8°20' f/3.8–5.6 to 16 18e/12g 60×61 mm
(2.4×2.4 in)		 180 g
(6.3 oz)		 Yes 7 1.0 m
(3.3 ft)		 40.5mm
32mm[61] 86mm f/3.2 28° f/1.2 to 16 9e/7g 65.5×47 mm
(2.58×1.85 in)		 235 g
(8.3 oz)		 No 7 0.45 m
(1.5 ft)		 52mm
70–300mm[62] 189–810mm f/12.2-15 13–3° f/4.5–5.6 to 16 16e/10g 73×108 mm
(2.9×4.3 in)		 550 g
(19 oz)		 Yes 7 1.0–1.6 m
(3.3–5.2 ft)
(depends on focal length)		 62mm
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Accessories

Nikon presented at PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo 2011 many forthcoming lenses, LED video and macro lights and video kits.[63] 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.[64] Every lens shown at the 2011 PDN PhotoPlus trade show (except the macro lens of unknown focal length) were eventually released before the system was discontinued.

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Nikon 1 system Speedlight units
NameCamera(s)BounceGuide Number[j]Duration[k] CoversW×H×DWgt.Notes
SB-N5 V-series Yes
0–90° (V) / ±180° (H)		8.5 m (28 ft)1⁄4000s ?50×70.5×40.5 mm (2.0×2.8×1.6 in)70 g (2.5 oz) [65]
SB-N7 V-series Yes
0–120° (V)		18 m (59 ft)1⁄1650s 10 mm (6.7 mm with adapter)57.4×68.4×62.3 mm (2.3×2.7×2.5 in)115 g (4.1 oz) [66]
SB-N10 AW1 No28 m (92 ft)? 80° (120° with adapter)87×133×140 mm (3.4×5.2×5.5 in)627 g (22.1 oz) Waterproof to 100 m (330 ft)[67]
LD-1000 Any with tripod socket No65/130 lux? ±55°(V) × ±72°(H)31.7×95.0×38.5 mm (1.2×3.7×1.5 in)180 g (6.3 oz) [68]
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Nikon 1 system waterproof camera cases
NameCamera(s)Lens(es)Max. depthW×H×DWgt.Notes
WP-N1 J1, J210–30mm40 m (130 ft) 156.4×123.5×140.5 mm (6.2×4.9×5.5 in)790 g (28 oz) [69]
WP-N2 J3, S110–30mm40 m (130 ft) 156×116×128 mm (6.1×4.6×5.0 in)750 g (26 oz) [70]
WP-N3 J4, S210–30mm, 11–27.5mm45 m (148 ft) 156.4×115.8×113.0 mm (6.2×4.6×4.4 in)735 g (25.9 oz) [71]
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Other accessories

FT1
This 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.[72]
GP-N100
This GPS unit, designed for the Nikon 1 V-series cameras (V1/V2/V3), draws its power from the body and writes the current position to the file EXIF after the location has been acquired.[73]
N1-CL1
This single-element 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 0.09 m (3.5 in), and with the 30–110 mm, the minimum focus distance is 0.24 m (9.4 in).[74]
WU-1a and WU-1b
These 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 1a is compatible with the S2 along with some Nikon D-series DSLRs and advanced Coolpix cameras; the 1b is compatible with the AW1, J3, S1, and V2 in addition to the D600 and D610 DSLRs.[75]

Reception

Independent reviews[76][77][78] and image comparisons at all ISO speeds in JPEG[33] and additionally Raw[79] are available. Both of the initially released 1 series cameras were criticized for having DSLR-like prices.[80] DxO Labs awarded the J1 sensor an overall score of 56.[30][32]

Notes

  1. [a]
    Mechanical shutter, speeds from 30–1⁄4000s in 1⁄3EV steps; flash sync at 1⁄250s.
  2. [b]
    Electronic shutter, speeds from 30–1⁄16000s in 1⁄3EV steps; flash sync at 1⁄60s.
  3. [c]
    Lens construction, elements / groups, with special features including:[49]
  4. [d]
    Listed as maximum diameter × length
  5. [e]
    "Vibration reduction" (moving-element type optical image stabilization)
  6. [f]
    Number of diaphragm blades
  7. [g]
    Minimum focusing distance
  8. [h]
    For Nikon 1 AW1 camera only
  9. [i]
    "Power Driven" zoom (motorized zoom feature)
  10. [j]
    At ISO 100
  11. [k]
    At full power

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