Nikon presents the new version of their mirrorless camera, the black Nikon 1 V2 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens Kit. Just like the previous V1, it offers versatility without the bulk and weight of a DSLR--a lightweight, interchangeable-lens digital camera.
The V2 has a new, higher-resolution 14.2MP 13.2 x 8.8mm CMOS sensor. The Advanced Hybrid Autofocus System provides both phase (73-point) and contrast-detection (135-point) autofocus for much faster focusing and shooting at up to 60 frames per second (with AF locked). Without AF locked, maximum continuous shooting speed is 15fps.
The V2 captures stills in JPEG and RAW and video in the MOV format, with H.264/MPEG-4 compression. Integrated tools include a 3.0" LCD display and a 100% view electronic viewfinder, with diopter adjustments. Command and feature buttons make the V2 very easy to use.
Motion Snapshot mode captures a succession of images with just one click. The V2 has impressive low light capabilities with a wide ISO range of 160-6400. Smart Photo Selector captures 20 shots with one press of the shutter button, then selects the five best for you.
With the optional WU-1b Wireless Adapter, you can wirelessly transfer photos to your smartphone, tablet or other compatible Wi-Fi enabled device. Use your smartphone to instantly upload images to the Internet or email them to friends, family and coworkers. Install Nikon's free Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility Android- or iOS-powered app to gain the ability to remotely control the Nikon 1 V2--see what your camera sees and fire off shots right from your smart device.
The bundled 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 lens is a CX-format standard 3x zoom lens. Compact (2.3 x 1.7" / 5.8 x 4.3 cm) and lightweight (4.1 oz / 116 g), the lens has Vibration Reduction (VR) to combat the effects of camera shake. Its silent stepping AF motor (STM) is ideal for shooting video. The lens' angle of view ranges from 29.4° to 77°, and its minimum focus distance is 7.87" (20 cm). It has a 40.5mm filter diameter. The 10-30mm is a versatile lens for applications ranging from wide-angle landscapes to tight portrait shots. Three aspherical lens elements ensure high image quality, even at the widest aperture settings. The 10-30mm zoom range enables excellent capture of fine detail at any focal length. Internal Focusing / IF technology enables the compact, lightweight construction, as well as a close focusing distance. A multi-layer lens coating helps reduce ghost and flare to a negligible level.
Type | Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lenses |
Lens Mount | Nikon 1 mount |
Lens VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 | Focal Length: 10-30mm Zoom Ratio: 3x Aperture Max: f/3.5 / Aperture Min: f/16 Format: CX AOV max: 77° / AOV min: 29°40" Autofocus: yes Minimum Focus Distance: 0.66' (0.2m) Filter size: 40.5mm Dimension (DxL): 2.3 x 1.7" (57.5 x 42mm) Weight: 4.1 oz. (115g) |
Picture Angle | Approx. 2.7x lens focal length (Nikon CX format) |
Effective Pixels | 14.2 million |
Sensor Size | 13.2mm x 8.8mm |
Image Sensor Format | CX |
Image Sensor Type | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 15.13 million |
Dust-reduction system | Image sensor cleaning |
Image Area (pixels) | Still Images (3:2 aspect ratio) 4,608 x 3,072 3,456 x 2,304 2,304 x 1,536 Smart Photo Selector (3:2 aspect ratio) 4,608 x 3,072 3,456 x 2,304 2,304 x 1,536 Movie Mode (16:9 aspect ratio) 4,606 x 3,072 (1080/60i, 1080/30p) 1,280 x 856 (720/60p, 720/30p) Motion Snapshot (16:9 aspect ratio) 4,608 x 2,592 |
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) |
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 | EVF (electronic viewfinder), 0.47-in., approx. 1440k-dot color TFT LCD viewfinder with diopter control and brightness adjustment |
Viewfinder Frame Coverage | 100% Approx. |
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +2 m |
Lens Aperture | Electronically controlled |
Eye Sensor | Camera switches to viewfinder display when it detects that viewfinder is in use |
Shutter type | Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane mechanical shutter; electronic shutter |
Fastest Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter: 1/16,000 sec. Mechanical Shutter: 1/4,000 sec. |
Slowest Shutter Speed | 30 sec. with either Electronic or Mechanical Shutter |
Flash Sync Speed | Electronic shutter: 1/60 sec. Mechanical shutter: 1/250 sec. |
Bulb Shutter Setting | Yes |
Shutter Release Modes | Single-frame [S] mode Continuous Mechanical Electronic Electronic [Hi] Self-timer mode Delayed remote Quick Response Remote Interval Timer Shooting |
Frame Advance Rate | Electronic [Hi]: Approx. 5, 15, 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 Full Res | 5 frames per second 10, 15, 30 or 60 fps using Electronic (Hi) shutter |
Self-timer | 2, 10 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled |
Remote Control Modes | Delayed remote (2 sec) Quick-response remote |
Exposure Metering System | TTL metering using image sensor |
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) Manual (M) Scene Auto Selector |
Scene Modes | Portrait Landscape Night 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 |
Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
ISO Sensitivity | 160-6400 |
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 |
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 |
Guide Number | 5/16 (m/ft ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) Approx. At ISO 160, Guide Number is approx. (6.3/20.7) |
Flash Control | i-TTL flash control using image sensor available |
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 |
Flash-ready indicator | Lights when built-in flash unit is fully charged |
Accessory Shoe | Yes |
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | i-TTL flash control using image sensor available with optional SB-N5 flash unit or SB-N7 flash unit |
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 |
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 |
Movie Video Compression | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
Movie Audio recording format | AAC |
Movie Audio recording device | Built-in stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable Optional external ME-1 stereo microphone (with the AS-N1000 Multi Accessory Port Adapter) |
Movie | HD: 1920 X 1080/60i HD: 1920 X 1080/30p HD: 1280 x 720/60p Slow-motion: 640x240/400fps Slow-motion: 320x120/1200fps Motion Snapshot: 1920x1080/60p (plays at 24p) Audio file format: ACC Movie file format: MOV |
Monitor Size | 3.0 in. diagonal |
Monitor Resolution | 921,000 Dots |
Monitor Type | TFT-LCD with brightness adjustment |
Interface | USB: Hi-speed USB HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector Multi accessory port used for designated accessories Audio input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter) |
GPS | Optional GP-N100 GPS unit |
Supported Languages | Arabic Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hindi Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Portuguese (European and Brazilian) Romanian Russian Spanish Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese |
Date and Time Settings | Yes |
World Time Setting | Yes |
Battery | EN-EL21 Lithium-ion Battery |
Battery Life (shots per charge) | 310 shots (CIPA) |
AC Adapter | EH-5b AC Adapter Requires EP-5D Power Supply Connector |
Tripod Socket | 1/4" |
Operating Environment | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.2 x 3.2 x 1.8" (107.8 x 81.6 x 45.9mm) |
Weight | 9.8 oz (278g) |
Reviews Nikon 1 V2 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens Kit (Black) (Nikon Malaysia)