Nikon Announces - Nikon 1 V2 camera and SB-N7 speedlight

[ortega]

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NIKON LAUNCHES THE ALL-NEW ADVANCED NIKON 1 V2 CAMERA AND SPEEDLIGHT SB-N7 ACCESSORY

Nikon expands Nikon 1 System with an incredible digital camera and flash accessory, both engineered for expressive photography

TOKYO, 24 OCTOBER 2012 - Nikon Corporation released the Nikon 1 V2 today, the latest addition to its popular Nikon 1 V series of advanced camera with interchangeable lens. This represents the culmination of Nikon’s best optical technologies and with brand new functions, as well as accessories such as the Speedlight SB-N7, the Nikon 1 V2 is set to encourage new forms of imaging expression and help photographers capture images and movies, including those once-in-a-lifetime shots, like never before.

An incredibly compact and lightweight camera with a built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF) and flash, the highly functional Nikon 1 V2 places precise control in the user’s hands, and allows photographers to record unique images that would have been difficult or impossible to capture with other cameras of the same class. Designed for digital-SLR camera consumers who want a compact and reliable machine that is more portable than a D-SLR, the Nikon 1 V2 is also suitable for those advancing from a compact digital camera and consumers used to the automatic shooting mode, but wish to experiment with different shooting settings to capture their distinct brand of creativity.


Highlights

The Nikon 1 V2 gives users a higher pixel count, faster speeds and greater performance through the combination of the latest EXPEED 3A image-processing engine, a super-high-speed AF CMOS image sensor and an effective pixel count of 14.2-million pixels. Powerful features include an electronic viewfinder (EVF); Live Image Control, which allows users to preview the effects of changing the camera’s settings, on the camera’s monitor prior to shooting; the ability to directly apply settings; and a new Slow View function, where the camera captures a short sequence of still images and plays them back in slow motion, allowing the user can choose the best frame to preserve as an image. Other greatly enhanced functions and features include an advanced hybrid AF system, Motion Snapshot, Smart Photo Selector, and full-HD movie recording.

In addition, the Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1b (available separately) gives the Nikon 1 V2 the ability to connect with smart devices. Users can now easily upload and share pristine photos with superior resolution, not possible before through smart device cameras, with family and friends via social networking sites.


Primary Features of Nikon 1 V2

1. Easily capture the desired image every time
With the majority of shooting settings applicable using just three controls on the top of the camera, the mode dial, command dial and feature button, and along with real-time operation via the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and camera’s monitor, users will enjoy Nikon’s imaging power like never before.

• Live Image Control (Auto Mode)
Preview a perfect image even before pressing the shutter-release button with the Nikon 1 V2’s live image controls. Users simply set or adjust each control and can then preview the results in the electronic viewfinder (EVF) or camera’s monitor, prior to shooting. The four available controls include: Active D-Lighting (Off–High), Background Softening (Soften background–Sharpen background), Motion Control (Blur motion–Freeze motion), and Brightness Control (Darker–Brighter).

• Command Dial - Direct Access to Settings
The command dial, which can be rotated and pushed, gives users immediate access to the Nikon 1 V2’s menus to apply or adjust white balance, Focus Mode, AF-area mode, ISO sensitivity, Picture Control, and metering mode settings.

• Mode Dial – Eight Shooting Modes
Easy and agile shooting is just a turn away with the rotating mode dial. Users simply choose one of eight available shooting modes: Auto mode, P (Programmed Auto), S (Shutter-Priority Auto), A (Aperture-Priority Auto), and M (Manual) exposure modes, as well as Best Moment Capture mode, Motion Snapshot mode, and Advanced Movie mode.

• Built-in Flash and EVF
A built-in flash that supports i-TTL flash control, and an electronic viewfinder (EVF) with a shorter display time lag

2. Advanced Functions For Capturing Unexpected, Once-In-A-Lifetime Shots

• Advanced Hybrid AF System – Excellent Speed And Accuracy
The Nikon 1 V2 is equipped with an advanced hybrid AF system, which utilises both focal-plane phase-detection AF and contrast-detect AF. This system’s speed and capabilities make it optimal for capturing a wide variety of scenes, from subjects that move unpredictably to dimly lit indoor scenes and night landscapes.

• Slow View – Recording The Perfect Moment
Through the Slow View function, the camera records a short sequence of still images and plays them back in slow motion, allowing the user to pick the precise moment to capture as an image. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera begin to buffer still images and then plays them back in a continuous slow-motion loop five times slower than normal speed. Upon spotting the desired frame, the user simply presses the shutter-release button all the way down to record that frame. This function is extremely convenient for capturing moving subjects, as it may be difficult to manually time the shutter’s release.

• Motion Snapshot – Combining A Full-HD Movie With A Still Image
A truly unique form of imaging expression that allows users to capture emotions, this function records a still image and a slow-motion movie when the shutter-release button is pressed. During playback, the slow-motion movie plays for four seconds and the still image is displayed for six seconds for a total playback time of ten seconds of footage. Motion Snapshots can be saved in MNS format, which saves the movie file (MOV) and still image file (JPEG) separately, or as a single MOV file.

• Enhanced Smart Photo Selector
Twenty continuous shots are taken before and after the shutter-release button is fully pressed, and the shots deemed as the best are automatically recorded. The Nikon 1 V2’s version of Smart Photo Selector has a number of improvements, including greater camera-shake reduction and better detection of subject movement.

3. EXPEED 3A Image-Processing Engine And Super-High-Speed AF CMOS Sensor
Superior image quality, incredible speed and performance are all at the fingertips of users.

• Faster Image Processing And Exceptional Image Quality
Developed exclusively for Nikon 1 cameras, the EXPEED 3A places the same superior image processing power found in D-SLR cameras in the Nikon 1 V2. The engine also offers superior performance via focal-plane phase-detection AF processing, the Motion Snapshot and Smart Photo Selector functions. Users can also record full-HD movies.

• Brand New Super-High-Speed AF 14.2-million pixels CMOS Sensor
The Nikon 1 V2’s all-new CX-format, super-high-speed AF CMOS sensor developed by Nikon offers an effective pixel count of 14.2-million pixels. Nikon 1 cameras are the world’s first interchangeable lens digital cameras to offer focal-plane phase-detection AF for the shortest shooting lag time. Matrix, Center-Weighted, and Spot Metering are supported at imaging sensitivities of ISO 160 – 6400.

4. World's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera with a built-in electronic viewfinder and flash
Created with ease of use in mind, the Nikon 1 V2 continues the Nikon 1’s ‘minimalist’ design concept. The Nikon 1 V2 is the world's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera, measuring approximately 107.8 × 81.6 × 45.9 mm (W×H×D) and weighing approximately 337g. Despite its extremely compact size, it gives users an unforgettable shooting experience via features such as a built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF) and flash, and a large grip that ensures a firm hold on the camera.

5. Superior Image And Movie Quality
When recording movies, high-definition still images (approx. 14.2-million pixels, 3:2 aspect ratio) can be captured without interrupting the movie recording process. In addition, the Nikon 1 V2’s HD movie mode allows users to record in [P], , [A] or [M] exposure modes, for more creative and original movies.

6. Wireless compatibility
The Nikon 1 V2 is compatible with the Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1b (available separately) which easily allows transferring of images to smart devices.

7. Additional features

• The mount adapter FT1 can be used with the Nikon 1 V2, which means that this camera is compatible with F-Mount NIKKOR lenses.

• Nikon's exclusive imaging system, Picture Control, allows users to choose and adjust the way in which the camera processes photographs, according to the type of scene or their own individual preferences.

• Supports HDMI output, so users can enjoy images and movies recorded with the Nikon 1 V2 on a high-definition television.

• Supports Eye-Fi memory cards for simple wireless transfers of images and movies.

Primary Features of Speedlight SB-N7

• The 120° tilting flash head gives excellent bounce-flash performance.
• Can be used for a wide variety of scenes with a Guide Number of 18/59 (ISO 100, m/ft.).
• A wide-flash adapter is included with the SB-N7.
• The SB-N7 is extremely portable with a simple and streamlined design, and is available in two colours (black and white).
• Simple and intuitive operation even for first-time users.
• Powered by AAA batteries which are easily available at stores.

Pricing and Availability
The pricing and availability of both the Nikon 1 V2 and Speedlight SB-N7 will be confirmed at a later date.

 

[ortega]

there are also 3 new Nikon 1 lenses

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nikon Developing Three New 1 NIKKOR Lenses For The Nikon 1 Digital Camera System

Nikon adds more versatility and creative freedom to lens choices for the range of Nikon 1 digital cameras

TOKYO, 24 OCTOBER 2012 - Nikon will give photographers even more ways to express themselves through the powerful Nikon 1, an advanced camera with interchangeable lens system, by expanding the 1 NIKKOR lineup with three dedicated lenses: a 32mm f/1.2 medium-telephoto fixed focal length lens, a Vibration Reduction (VR) equipped 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 ultra wide-angle zoom lens and a compact and lightweight 10-100mm f/4-5.6 10x zoom lens.

Designed with one goal in mind, to give users the ability to fully utilise the high performance of Nikon 1 cameras, these lenses aim to encourage innovative forms of imaging expression.

The 32mm (equivalent to 86.4mm in 35mm [135] format) medium-telephoto fixed focal length lens is ideal for taking portraits with significant background blur, as it possesses a fast maximum aperture of f/1.2. A Vibration Reduction (VR) equipped 6.7-13mm (equivalent to 18-35mm in 35mm [135 format) f/3.5-5.6 ultra wide-angle zoom lens will be the first 1 NIKKOR lens to offer a 100° angle of view. For those seeking the perfect combination of convenience and portability, the compact and lightweight 10-100mm (equivalent to 27-270mm in 35mm [135] format) 10x zoom lens, with maximum apertures of f/4 and f/5.6, makes it the ideal lens to take everywhere.

Upon release, the 1 NIKKOR lineup will expand to nine lenses. The current lineup consists of the 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 normal zoom lens which was released last year; the 1 NIKKOR VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 compact telephoto zoom lens; the 1 NIKKOR 10mm f/2.8 slim wide-angle fixed focal length lens; the 1 NIKKOR VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM lens, which is equipped with a power drive mechanism and is optimal for recording movies; the 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 2.5× normal zoom lens; and the 1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8 fixed focal length lens.

The new 1 NIKKOR brand of interchangeable lenses continues the tradition of the Nikon F mount, which has a history of over half a century. 1 NIKKOR lenses employ the new Nikon 1 mount lens mount system, which is used exclusively in Nikon 1 cameras. These lenses represent Nikon’s best optical technologies, which the company has cultivated over the years, through the development of the NIKKOR lenses. Users will enjoy the same superior image quality expected from Nikon, whether they are capturing still images or recording movies.

Pricing and Availability

The pricing and availability of the three 1 NIKKOR lenses will be confirmed at a later date.

 

[Leykid1634]

I'll be interested with the 6.7~13mm (about 18 ~ 35mm FX). Look at reviews 1st.

 

[ortega]

I'll be interested with the 6.7~13mm (about 18 ~ 35mm FX). Look at reviews 1st.

Yes that would be an interesting lens

 

[CS7890]

Was looking to purchase OM-D, but with this coming out. I am confuse now, which one to get? Anyone did a comparison?

 

[CorneliusK]

The biggest difference would be that you will have access to a huge selection of m43 lenses if you choose omd. Cx has very few lenses at the moment.

 

[adipranoto]

The biggest difference would be that you will have access to a huge selection of m43 lenses if you choose omd. Cx has very few lenses at the moment.

Same here: add the FT-1 adapter and you can access the whole F mount lenses

 

[CS7890]

Same here: add the FT-1 adapter and you can access the whole F mount lenses

I can share the lens if I were to go on a trip. This can be a back up camera without lagging two type of lens along.

 

[nikonlensman]

Was looking to purchase OM-D, but with this coming out. I am confuse now, which one to get? Anyone did a comparison?

If you already have many nikon lenses & use this as a backup body then go for V2. However the OMD is a much more capable camera supported by a huge number of m4/3 lenses. If you are looking for a SLR like performance in a small body & lightweight package, go for OMD.

 

[CS7890]

If you already have many nikon lenses & use this as a backup body then go for V2. However the OMD is a much more capable camera supported by a huge number of m4/3 lenses. If you are looking for a SLR like performance in a small body & lightweight package, go for OMD.

Thanks for the advise.