Larry Becker reviews the new Nikon 1 J2 mirrorless digital camera in this video from B&H. Becker demonstrates a few of the J2’s new features and highlights some of the notable upgrades from the camera’s predecessor, the Nikon 1 J1. Viewers will learn about some of the J2’s advanced features, which include creative modes, burst modes, high frame rate video, and Motion Snapshots. Finally, Becker discusses the 10-30mm and 30-110mm zoom lenses, which provide the J2 with a wide range of focal lengths.
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| Nikon 1 J2 Digital Mirrorless Camera | |
| Sensor | CMOS (CX, 13.2 x 8.8mm) |
| Total Pixels | 12 million |
| Effective Pixels | 10.1 million |
| Crop Factor | Approx. 2.7x |
| Lens Mount | Nikon 1 mount |
| Dust Reduction System | Optical anti-dust mechanism |
| File Formats | Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW) |
| JPEG Fine (approx. 1:4 compression) | |
| JPEG Normal (approx. 1:8 compression) | |
| JPEG Basic (approx. 1:16 compression) | |
| JPEG + RAW (single photo recorded in both formats) | |
| Image Area (pixels) | Still Images (3:2 aspect ratio) |
| 3872 x 2592 | |
| 2896 x 1944 | |
| 1936 x 1296 | |
| Smart Photo Selector (3:2 aspect ratio) | |
| 3872 x 2592 | |
| 2896 x 1944 | |
| 1936 x 1296 | |
| Movie Mode (16:9 aspect ratio) | |
| 3840 x 2160 (1080/60i) | |
| 1920 x 1080 (1080/30p) | |
| 1280 x 720 (720/60p) | |
| Motion Snapshot (16:9 aspect ratio) | |
| 3840 x 2160 | |
| Picture Control | Standard |
| Neutral | |
| Vivid | |
| Monochrome | |
| Portrait | |
| Landscape | |
| Selected Picture Control can be modified | |
| User-customizable Settings | |
| Storage Media | SD |
| SDHC | |
| SDXC | |
| Card Slot | Secure Digital (x1) |
| File System | Compliant with DCF 2.0 |
| DPOF (Digital Print Order Form) | |
| EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Cameras) | |
| PictBridge | |
| Display | 3" TFT-LCD with 921,000 dots |
| Shutter Type | Electronic Shutter |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/16000 to 30 sec., bulb |
| Flash Sync Speed | Up to 1/60 sec. |
| Shutter Release Modes | Single-frame mode [S] |
| 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, shutter priority | |
| or manual exposure mode, shutter speed 1/250 or faster) | |
| Self-timer | 2, 5, 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 selected 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 aspect ratio) |
| Smart Photo Selector (3:2 aspect ratio) | |
| Movie (HD, 16:9 aspect ratio) | |
| Movie Slow Motion (8:3) | |
| Motion Snapshot (16:9 aspect ratio) | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV in increments of 1/3EV |
| ISO Sensitivity | 100-3200 (expandable to 6400) |
| 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 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. |
| Flash Control | i-TTL flash control using image sensor |
| Flash Mode | Fill-flash |
| Red-eye reduction | |
| Rear curtain with sync | |
| Rear curtain with slow sync | |
| Slow sync | |
| Slow sync with red-eye reduction | |
| Flash Compensation | 5/16 (m/ft ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) Approx. |
| White Balance | Auto |
| Incandescent | |
| Fluorescent | |
| Direct Sunlight | |
| Flash | |
| Cloudy | |
| Shade | |
| Preset Manual | |
| 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 selected focus area) | |
| Movie File Format | MOV |
| Video Compression | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
| Audio recording format | AAC |
| Audio recording device | Built-in stereo microphone (sensitivity adjustable) |
| Movie modes | HD: 1920 x 1080/60i |
| HD: 1920 x 1080/30p | |
| HD: 1280 x 720/60p | |
| Slow-motion: 640 x 240 at 400 fps | |
| Slow-motion: 320 x 120 at 1200 fps | |
| Motion Snapshot: 1920 x 1080/60p (plays at 24p) | |
| Interface | USB (Hi-speed USB) |
| HDMI output (Type C mini-pin HDMI connector) | |
| Battery | EN-EL20 Lithium-ion Battery |
| Battery Life | 220 shots per charge (CIPA) |
| Tripod Socket | 1/4"-20 |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C) |
| Operating Humidity | Less than 85% humidity (no condensation) |
| Dimensions | 4.2 x 2.4 x 1.2" (106 x 61 x 29.8mm) |
| Weight | Body only: 8.4 oz (238 g) |
| 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 | |
| Mount Type | Nikon 1 mount |
| Focal Length Range | 10-30mm |
| Zoom Ratio | 3x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Format | CX |
| Maximum Angle-of-View | 77° |
| Minimum Angle-of-View | 29°40'' |
| Lens Construction | 12 elements in 9 groups (with 3 aspherical elements) |
| Optical Conversion Factor | 2.7x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 7.9" (20 cm) |
| Filter Size | 40.5 mm |
| Dimensions | Approx. 2.3 x 1.7" (57.5 x 42mm) |
| Weight | Approx. 4.1 oz (115 g) |
| 1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 | |
| Mount Type | Nikon 1 mount |
| Focal Length Range | 30-110mm |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.7x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Format | CX |
| Maximum Angle-of-View | 29°40'' |
| Minimum Angle-of-View | 8°20'' |
| Lens Construction | 18 elements in 12 groups |
| Optical Conversion Factor | 2.7x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 3.3' (1 m) |
| Filter Size | 40.5mm |
| Dimensions | Approx. 2.4 x 2.4" (60 x 61mm) |
| Weight | Approx. 6.2 oz (175 g) |
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