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Not long after the introducing of the Nikon 1 system, Nikon is releasing the J2, a slight updated version to the J1 with an improved back LCD. It is also expected to be cheaper than the J1 when it was first announced. The J2 remains at 10.1 MP with highest base ISO 3200, however it has received a new creative Mode, a metallic body, a higher-res 3” 921k dot LCD screen.
Nikon also introduced the 1 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6, alongside the new Nikon 1 J2. The 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm lens an extremely versatile yet compact and lightweight lens. With a 2.5x zoom (30-74mm equivalent), this is an ideal lens for general shooting including landscapes, portraiture or even as the go-to lens on the next family vacation. The 11-27.5mm lens will be offered in Black and White, and will be compatible with the Nikon J2 as well as the Nikon 1 V1 and Nikon 1 J1.
The Nikon 1 J2 camera with the 10-30mm lens will be available in September 2012, you can order yours at B&H. It comes in orange colour too.
The 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 lens will also be available in late September 2012, you can order yours at B&H.
Here is the press release:
MELVILLE, N.Y. (August 9, 2012) – Today, Nikon Inc. announced the expansion of the popular Nikon 1 Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens System with the addition of the Nikon 1 J2 camera and the 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 lens to provide users with amazing image quality and stunning 1080p HD video in a portable, powerful package. The Nikon 1 System, including the new Nikon 1 J2 and the
1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm lens, is engineered from the ground up to give users the freedom to capture and connect with others to share life experiences.
The Nikon 1 J2 improves upon the Nikon 1 J1 with new features such as a Creative Mode that provides a variety of photo effects to users, a metallic body, a higher resolution LCD screen and the addition of stylish new color offerings. Made for those seeking portability without compromising stunning image quality and quick performance, the J2 is the camera designed to empower users to capture their world like never before with stunning and sharp image and HD video quality. In addition to the camera, the 11-27.5mm lens is a super-compact zoom lens that offers a helpful 2.5x zoom range in an easily pocketable size.
"Building on the success and popularity of the Nikon 1 cameras and lenses, the new J2 and 11-27.5mm lens are welcomed additions to the ever growing Nikon 1 System," said Bo Kajiwara, Vice President of Marketing, Planning and Customer Experience, Nikon Inc. "Expanding the Nikon 1 System demonstrates Nikon’s continued dedication to creating compact and portable advanced cameras with interchangeable lenses that are easy-to-use and allow users to explore and redefine their creativity."
Specifications
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Type
Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lenses
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Lens Mount
Nikon 1 mount
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Picture Angle
Approx. 2.7x lens focal length (Nikon CX format)
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Effective Pixels
10.1 million
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Sensor Size
13.2mm x 8.8mm
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Image Sensor Format
CX
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Image Sensor Type
CMOS
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Total Pixels
12 million
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Dust-reduction system
Optical anti-dust mechanism
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Image Area (pixels)
Still Images (3:2 aspect ratio)
3,872 x 2,592
2,896 x 1,944
1,936 x 1,296
Smart Photo Selector (3:2 aspect ratio)
3,872 x 2,592
2,896 x 1,944
1,936 x 1,296
Movie Mode (16:9 aspect ratio)
3,840 x 2,160 (1080/60i)
1,920 x 1,080 (1080/30p)
1,280 x 720 (720/60p)
Motion Snapshot (16:9 aspect ratio)
3,840 x 2,160 -
File Format
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) compression
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats -
Picture Control
Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Portrait
Landscape
Selected Picture Control can be modified
User-customizable Settings -
Storage Media
SD
SDHC
SDXC -
Card Slot
1 Secure Digital (SD)
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File System
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
PictBridge -
Viewfinder
LCD
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Lens Aperture
electronically controlled
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Shutter type
Electronic Shutter
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Fastest Shutter Speed
1/16,000 sec.
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Slowest Shutter Speed
30 sec.
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Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/60 sec.
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Bulb Shutter Setting
Yes
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Shutter Release Modes
Single-frame [S] mode
Continuous
Electronic [Hi]
Self-timer mode
Delayed remote
Quick Response Remote
Interval Timer Shooting -
Frame Advance Rate
Electronic [Hi]: Approx. 10, 30 or 60 fps
Other modes: Up to 5 fps (single AF or manual focus, S Shutter- priority auto or M Manual exposure mode, shutter speed 1/250 sec or faster, and other settings at default values) -
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
5 frames per second 10, 30 or 60 fps using Electronic (Hi) shutter
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Self-timer
2, 5, 10 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
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Remote Control Modes
Delayed remote (2 sec)
Quick-response remote -
Exposure Metering System
TTL metering using image sensor
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Metering Method
Matrix
Center-weighted: Meters 4.5mm circle in center of frame
Spot: Meters 2mm circle centered on select focus area -
Exposure Modes
Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Aperture-Priority (A)
Manual (M)
Scene Auto Selector -
Scene Modes
Portrait
Landscape
Night Portrait
Close-up
Auto -
Shooting Modes
Still Image (3:2)
Smart Photo Selector (3:2)
Movie (HD 16:9)
Movie Slow Motion (8:3)
Motion Snapshot (16:9) -
Exposure Compensation
±3 EV in increments of 1/3EV
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Exposure Lock
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
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ISO Sensitivity
100-3200
6400 -
Active D-Lighting
On
Off -
Autofocus System
Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
AF-assist illuminator -
AF-area mode
Single-point AF: 135 focus areas
Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas
Subject tracking
Face-priority AF -
Focus Lock
Focus is locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or lightly pressing shutter release button in (S) AF
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Focus Modes
Auto (AF)
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Full-time Servo (AF-F)
Manual Focus (MF) -
Built-in Flash
Yes
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Guide Number
5/16 (m/ft ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) Approx.
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Flash Control
i-TTL flash control using image sensor available
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Flash Mode
Fill-flash
Slow sync
Red-eye reduction
Slow sync with red-eye reduction
Rear curtain with sync
Rear curtain with slow sync -
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
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Flash-ready indicator
Lights when built-in flash unit is fully charged
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White Balance
Auto
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Cloudy
Shade
Preset Manual
All except preset manual with fine tuning -
Movie Metering
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
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Movie Metering method
Matrix
Center-weighted: Meters 4.5mm circle in center of frame
Spot: Meters 2mm circle centered on select focus area -
Movie File Format
MOV
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Movie Video Compression
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
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Movie Audio recording format
AAC
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Movie Audio recording device
Built-in stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
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Movie
HD: 1920 X 1080/60i
HD: 1920 X 1080/30p
HD: 1280 x 720/60p
Slow-motion: 640×240/400fps
Slow-motion: 320×120/1200fps
Motion Snapshot: 1920×1080/60p (plays at 24p)
Audio file format: ACC
Movie file format: MOV -
Monitor Size
3.0 in. diagonal
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Monitor Resolution
921,000 Dots
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Monitor Type
TFT-LCD with brightness adjustment
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Interface
USB: Hi-speed USB
HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector -
Supported Languages
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Danish
Dutch
English
Spanish
Finnish
French
Italian
German
Indonesian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Czech
Norwegian
Thai
Turkish -
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
Yes
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World Time Setting
Yes
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Battery / Batteries
EN-EL20 Lithium-ion Battery
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Battery Life (shots per charge)
220 shots (CIPA)
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AC Adapter
EH-5b AC Adapter
Requires EP-5C Power Supply Connector -
Tripod Socket
1/4 in.
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Approx. Dimensions
Width 4.2 in. (106mm)
Height 2.4 in. (61mm)
Depth 1.2 in. (29.8mm)
Excluding projections. -
Approx. Weight
8.4oz. (238g)
camera body only -
Operating Environment
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Less than 85% humidity (no condensation) -
Supplied Accessories
- EN-EL20 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-27 Battery Charger
- UC-E15 USB Cable
- BF-N1000 Body Cap
- AN-N1000 Strap
- ViewNX 2
- Short Movie Creator CD
- User’s Manual
- Reference Manual CD
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