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Nikon 1 J1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 10-30mm VR Zoom Lens (White)

  • Price: $646.95
  • Instant Savings: -$100.00
  • Offer ends JUN 2 '12
  • You Pay: $546.95
  • B&H # NI1J1W
  • Mfr# 27528

Product Highlights

  • CX-Format High-Speed AF CMOS Sensor
  • EXPEED 3 Dual Image Processor
  • Interchangeable 1 NIKKOR Lens System
  • 10 fps Continuous Shooting in AF Mode
  • 73 Point AF Array
  • 3.0" 460K-Dot Anti-Glare Color LCD
  • Full HD (1080p) Movie Record Mode
  • Motion Snapshot 1-Touch Photo Animation
  • Smart Photo Selector
  • 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR Zoom Lens (3x)

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The Nikon 1 J1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 10-30mm VR Zoom Lens (White) is a compact and easily portable digital camera with a 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR Zoom Lens. The mirrorless design allows the camera to be extra-small and lightweight, while still retaining all of the best qualities of a mirrored model. Featuring a CX-Format High-Speed AF CMOS Sensor and an EXPEED 3 dual image processor, this small device packs some punch. The sensor enables great photos even in low light, while the EXPEED 3 enables superior system performance, high-speed processing, advanced phase detection autofocus and high-speed data transfer rates.

The J1 comes with a 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR Zoom Lens, featuring up to 3x magnification and a silent stepping AF motor (STM). The lens has image stabilization (VR II) to combat the effects of camera shake. The angle of view ranges from 29° 40" to 77°. The lens's minimum focus distance is 0.66' (0.2m), and the filter size is 40.5mm. The 10-30mm is a versatile lens for applications ranging from wide-angle to tight portrait shots, and applies 3 aspherical lens elements to ensure high image quality, even at the widest aperture settings. The 10-30mm zoom range enables excellent capture of fine detail, even in far-away shots. Internal Focusing / IF technology enables more compact, lightweight construction, as well as a closer focusing distance. A multi-layer lens coating helps reduce ghost and flare to a negligible level.

The J1 camera has an interchangeable lens system, allowing you to select from 3 optional 1 NIKKOR lenses in addition to the included one. There's even a lens designed specifically for movie filming. Swapping lenses is quick and easy, enabling you to stay at-the-ready at all times. Aside from the 10-30 mm focal length of the included lens, you may choose a single focal length of 10 mm or a 30-110mm telephoto.

A highly responsive autofocus and a fast shooting speed ensure that you never miss a moment. You get 10 fps continuous shooting speed in autofocus mode, so your camera won't lag behind the action. An impressive 73 point AF array gives you amazing clarity, even when capturing fast-moving subjects. A large 3.0" LCD color screen features a 460k-dot resolution and an anti-glare coating for easy viewing, even in bright sunlight.

Enjoy one-touch Full HD (1080p) movie record mode-and the ability to capture still images while recording! Add a slow-motion effect to make your imaging more dramatic. Experience the Motion Snapshot One-Touch Photo Animation Experience to bring your photos to life. This feature essentially creates a picture slideshow where there would otherwise be merely a single image. Thanks to Smart Photo Selector, the J1 chooses the best of the images you've taken, so all you have to focus on is getting the shot you want. Let the camera do the work for you while you do what you love and stay in the moment. Enjoy easy access to advanced features with a menu that is easy to follow, no matter how much photography experience you've had.

Imaging Core

CX-Format High-Speed AF CMOS Sensor
Fast sensor with high ISO enables great photos even in low light. Highly responsive autofocus and a fast shooting speed ensure that you never miss a moment. You get 10 fps continuous shooting speed in autofocus mode, so your camera won't lag behind the action. An impressive 73 point AF array gives you amazing clarity, even when capturing fast-moving subjects.
EXPEED 3 Dual Image Processor
Superior system performance, high-speed processing, advanced phase detection autofocus and high-speed data transfer rates.
3" LCD Color Screen
A large 3.0" LCD color screen features a 460k-dot resolution and an anti-glare coating for easy viewing, even in bright sunlight.
Interchangeable Lens System
Allows you to select from 3 optional 1 NIKKOR lenses in addition to the included one. There's even a lens designed specifically for movie filming. Swapping lenses is quick and easy, enabling you to stay at-the-ready at all times.

Included Standard Zoom Lens

Magnification
3x
Autofocus
Silent stepping AF motor (STM).
Image Stabilization
VR II image stabilization combats the effects of camera shake for clear, blur-free images.
Angle of View
Ranges from 29° 40" to 77°.
Focus
Internal Focusing / IF technology enables more compact, lightweight construction, plus closer focusing distance: 0.66' (0.2 m) minimum.
Filter Size
40.5 mm
Multi-Purpose
Versatile, with both wide-angle to tight portrait applications.
Lens Elements
Three aspherical elements ensure high image quality--even at the widest aperture settings.
Zoom
10-30 mm zoom range enables excellent capture of fine detail, even in far-away shots.
Coating
Multi-layer lens coating helps reduce ghost and flare to a negligible level.

Optional 1 NIKKOR Lenses

30-110 mm f/3.8-5.6
CX-format compact telephoto lens (81-297 mm 35 mm equivalent) works great for isolating subjects from their backgrounds with clarity, and also has IF (Internal Focusing) to maintain compactness of size-even when using the zoom.
10 mm f/2.8
CX-format single focal length wide angle lens (27mm 35 mm equivalent), the most compact of the 1 NIKKOR series, is great for shallow depth of field looks and for capturing lots of detail even in low light.
10-100 mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM
CX-format power drive zoom lens (27-270 mm 35 mm equivalent) has a voice coil AF motor (VCM) and 3 adjustable zoom speeds, making it ideal for movie recording plus photo capture.

Compact and Easily Portable

Mirrorless Design
Allows the camera to be extra-small and lightweight, while still retaining all of the best qualities of a mirrored model.

Video

Full HD
Enjoy one-touch Full HD (1080p) movie record mode-and the ability to capture still images while recording! Add a slow-motion effect to make your imaging more dramatic.

Advanced Features

Motion Snapshot One-Touch Photo Animation Experience
Helps bring your photos to life by creating a picture slideshow where there would otherwise be merely a single image. Capture each movement at the start of that big race, from the instant the swimmer leaps off the starting block to the moment he enters the water, or grab each of those pivotal, individual moments as the runner crosses the finish line in first place.
Smart Photo Selector
Chooses the best of the images you've taken, so all you have to focus on is getting the shot you want. Let the camera do the work for you while you do what you love and stay in the moment.

User-Friendly

Simple Menu
Enjoy easy access to advanced features with a menu that is easy to follow, no matter how much photography experience you've had.
Imaging
Lens Mount Nikon 1 Mount
Camera Format Nikon CX (2.7x Crop Factor)
Resolution Effective Pixels: 10.1 Megapixels
Max Resolution: 10 MP: 3872 x 2592
Sensor Type / Size CMOS, 13.2 x 8.8 mm
File Formats Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Audio: AAC
Memory Card Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
AV Recording
Video Recording Yes
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Audio Recording With Video, Stereo
Focus Control
Focus Type Auto & Manual
Focus Mode Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M)
Autofocus Points 41
Viewfinder/Display
Display Screen 3" Rear Screen   LCD (460000)
Screen Coverage 100%
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity 100-6400
Shutter Type: Electronic
Speed: 1/3 - 1/16000 sec
Metering Method Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering
Exposure Modes Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in 0.33 EV steps)
White Balance Modes Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Preset Manual
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes: Fill-in, Red-eye Reduction, Second-curtain Sync, Slow Sync, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
Continuous Shooting Up to 60 fps
Performance
Self Timer 2 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec
Connectivity HDMI C (Mini), USB 2.0
Power
Battery 1x EN-EL20  Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
AC Power Adapter EH-5b (Optional)
Operating/Storage Temperature 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)
Humidity: 0 - 85%
Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.2 x 2.4 x 1.2" / 10.67 x 6.10 x 3.05 cm
Weight 8.3 oz / 235  g Body only
Kit Lens
Focal Length 10 - 30 mm
Comparable Nikon CX Format Focal Length: 27 - 81 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/3.5
Minimum: f/16
Angle of View 77° - 29.4°
Minimum Focus Distance 7.87" (19.99 cm)
Groups/Elements 9/12
Diaphragm Blades 7
Autofocus Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
Filter Thread Front: 40.5 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 2.3 x 7.1" (5.84 x 18.03 cm)
Weight 4.1 oz (116 g)

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Nikon1 J1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 10-30mm VR Zoom Lens (White)
 
4.3

(based on 10 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (8)
  • Easy to use (7)
  • Good image quality (7)
  • Fast shutter speed (6)
  • Large clear LCD (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Landscape/scenery (6)
    • Travel (6)
    • Family photos (5)
    • Low light (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Photo enthusiast (6), Casual photographer (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (8)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Nikon J1 10-30 white

    I use it for all of my indoor (w/flash) and all outdoors (w?fill-flash). The flash and used as fill flash is quite useful filling the shawdows bright sun produces!
    H...Read complete review

    I use it for all of my indoor (w/flash) and all outdoors (w?fill-flash). The flash and used as fill flash is quite useful filling the shawdows bright sun produces!
    Handy zoom lens. Just right on both ends.
    The entire unit is lught enough and small enough for your pocket just like a Point and Shoot, but far above those cameras.
    The shutter goes off fast, does slow motion and full HD video! Sensational abilities!

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    My product is broken

    I used this camera for a couple days and when I arrived in Brazil the camera is not working anymore. I didnt buy the extend warranty but the camera has a one year worldwide warranty...Read complete review

    I used this camera for a couple days and when I arrived in Brazil the camera is not working anymore. I didnt buy the extend warranty but the camera has a one year worldwide warranty but Nikon Brazil doesn't care about that.

    So, I dont recommend this camera for another users because Nikon does not help their consumers.

    I didn'thave a chance to know the pros and cons of the camera. I'm so mad and sad about that.

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    5.0

    Fantastic camera!

    By Anastasia

    from Savannah, GA

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
    • Fast Shutter Speed
    • Good Image Quality
    • Good Image Stabilization
    • High ISO Performance
    • Large Clear LCD
    • Quiet

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Landscape/Scenery
      • Travel

      Comments about Nikon 1 J1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 10-30mm VR Zoom Lens (White):

      Coming from the Canon brand, this is my first Nikon camera. I love it! The white body is really clean and fresh, the photos are amazing, and the ease of use is hassle-free. There are a lot of great features to this camera, including in camera cropping. I haven't even started learning all the in's and out's yet, but it should be fun!

      • Ease of Operation:
      • 8
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      My product is broken

      By Luisa

      from Rio de Janeiro, RJ - Brasil

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Nikon 1 J1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 10-30mm VR Zoom Lens (White):

            I used this camera for a couple days and when I arrived in Brazil the camera is not working anymore. I didnt buy the extend warranty but the camera has a one year worldwide warranty but Nikon Brazil doesn't care about that.

            So, I dont recommend this camera for another users because Nikon does not help their consumers.

            I didn'thave a chance to know the pros and cons of the camera. I'm so mad and sad about that.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            5.0

            Love the new Nikon 1

            By ProudNikon1Owner

            from Bothell, WA

            About Me Photo Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Family Photos
              • Landscape/Scenery
              • Travel

              Comments about Nikon 1 J1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 10-30mm VR Zoom Lens (White):

              The one major reason for this purchase was behind a simple camera that captures the moments.

              This is simple and easy to use.

              It does a lot what my old D-SLR does not. Auto focus is great and fast. We got some amazing pictures and videos. I think of it this way, if I don't have to manually adjust to capture a great photo, then I have a great camera. And I have a great camera.

              • Ease of Operation:
              • 10

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              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Feature-packed camera

              By Ann

              from Naperville IL

              About Me Casual Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
              • Good Image Quality
              • Large Clear LCD

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Family Photos
                • Product Photos

                Comments about Nikon 1 J1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 10-30mm VR Zoom Lens (White):

                Using for family photos and product photos. This camera is an upgrade from a point-and-shoot camera and gives me the control and features I wanted. I've used the included software a bit but already have more familiarity with other photo editing software. I'm glad I made this purchase.

                • Ease of Operation:
                • 9
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                4.0

                A great camera

                By crazyfaceman

                from Santiago de Chile

                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                • Fast Shutter Speed
                • Good Image Quality
                • Good Image Stabilization
                • Large Clear LCD

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Family Photos
                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Nikon 1 J1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 10-30mm VR Zoom Lens (White):

                  Thigs that are great about colors. This camera is the fourth nikon that i have, and is the first time that i see true colors in the pictures. Nikon J1 really have great co.ors, i'm surprised abut that.

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

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                  5.0

                  I would buy this product again

                  By captain10

                  from Milpitas, CA,m USA

                  About Me Casual Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                  • Fast Shutter Speed
                  • Good Image Quality
                  • Good Image Stabilization
                  • High ISO Performance
                  • Large Clear LCD
                  • Quiet
                  • Tilt /Swivel LCD

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Family Photos
                    • Indoors/Low Light
                    • Landscape/Scenery
                    • Sports/Action
                    • Travel
                    • Video
                    • Wildlife photos

                    Comments about Nikon 1 J1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 10-30mm VR Zoom Lens (White):

                    Very nice product, easy to use

                    • Ease of Operation:
                    • 10
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    J1 is the ONE

                    By TopCatManDo

                    from Hamblen County, East Tennessee

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                    • Fast Shutter Speed
                    • Good Image Quality
                    • Good Image Stabilization
                    • Great Gift
                    • Quiet

                    Cons

                    • No Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Family Photos
                    • Indoors/Low Light
                    • Landscape/Scenery
                    • Sports/Action
                    • Travel

                    Comments about Nikon 1 J1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 10-30mm VR Zoom Lens (White):

                    This J1 is the ONE! This really nice camera fits the bill. My wife loves this gift. Glad to have purchased from B&H as all my photo equipment, electronics and supplies prove.

                    • Ease of Operation:
                    • 10
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Great design, great features

                    By Lazer

                    from New York City, NY

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Beautiful design
                    • Easy To Use
                    • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                    • Fast Shutter Speed
                    • Good Image Quality
                    • Large Clear LCD
                    • Quiet
                    • Scroll Wheel
                    • Slowmotion features

                    Cons

                    • No automan focus switch
                    • No builtin geotagging
                    • No Viewfinder

                    Best Uses

                    • Landscape/Scenery
                    • Travel
                    • Video
                    • Weddings/Events

                    Comments about Nikon 1 J1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 10-30mm VR Zoom Lens (White):

                    I use my camera for mostly, street and landscape photography as well as video recording both hd and in slowmotion modes.

                    I like that the J1 has a wide variety of features, and pretty much all the features of a entry level dslr are available in the J1.

                    One thing I don't like about the Nikon J1, is the manual focus. You don't change focus on the actual lens as on DSLRs, but you do this with the scroll wheel. The actual focusing works fine, but it is not easy switching from autofocus to manual focus.

                    • Ease of Operation:
                    • 9
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Awesome company!

                    By Gem0502

                    from Maryland

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
                    • Fast Shutter Speed
                    • Good Image Quality
                    • Large Clear LCD

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Nikon 1 J1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 10-30mm VR Zoom Lens (White):

                        Great product,competitive pricing and quick shipping! Will definitely do business with again.

                        • Ease of Operation:
                        • 9
                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • Yes

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                        (9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        4.0

                        Nikon J1 10-30 white

                        By Pistol Pete

                        from Marathon, Florida 33050

                        About Me Pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about Nikon 1 J1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 10-30mm VR Zoom Lens (White):

                              I use it for all of my indoor (w/flash) and all outdoors (w?fill-flash). The flash and used as fill flash is quite useful filling the shawdows bright sun produces!
                              Handy zoom lens. Just right on both ends.
                              The entire unit is lught enough and small enough for your pocket just like a Point and Shoot, but far above those cameras.
                              The shutter goes off fast, does slow motion and full HD video! Sensational abilities!

                              • Ease of Operation:
                              • 10
                              • Was this a gift?:
                              • No

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                              Memory Cards

                              Required item: Memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.

                              SanDisk -  8GB SDHC Memory Card Extreme Class 10
                              • Price: $13.95
                               

                              Lenses

                              Get a wide-angle, zoom, or other effect for various photography applications.

                              Nikon -  1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 Lens (White) for CX Format
                              • Price: $246.95
                               

                              Batteries & Power

                              Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.

                              Nikon -  EN-EL20 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (1020mAh)
                              • Price: $39.95
                               
                              Nikon -  EH-5B AC Adapter for Coolpix P7100
                              • Price: $79.29
                               

                              The Nikon-EH-5B AC Adapter requires the EP-5C Power Supply Connector for use with the Nikon J1.

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                              Filters

                              Protect your lens or produce a desired visual effect.

                              Tiffen -  40.5mm UV Protector Filter
                              • Price: $7.90
                               
                              General Brand -  40.5mm Circular Polarizer Glass Filter
                              • Price: $19.95
                               
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                              Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or case.

                              Nikon -  Leather Body Case for Nikon 1 J1 Digital Camera (White)
                              • Price: $39.95
                               

                              Camera Grips

                              Nikon -  GR-N2000 Camera Grip for Nikon 1 J1 Camera (White)
                              • Price: $54.95
                               
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