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Nikon 1 V2

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User ratings:
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3 stars
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Pros

  • Nikon 1 V2 is relatively compact for a mirrorless camera
  • provides tremendous versatility at the cost of new lenses
  • camera well-suited for action photography

Cons

  • it is not really designed for low-light shooting
  • Video-Record button completely useless
  • reviewDiscontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • CX
  • 13.2x8.8 mm
  • 14 Mpx
  • 4608, 3072 px
  • Nikon 1
  • 3.5
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Nikon 1 V2 - Pros & Cons

Nikon 1 V2

Pros

  • Nikon 1 V2 is relatively compact for a mirrorless camera
  • provides tremendous versatility at the cost of new lenses
  • camera well-suited for action photography
  • Quality: impressive
  • sheer speed and accuracy
  • decent and entirely adequate
  • it actually makes changing lenses quicker and easier
  • wide viewing angles
  • great definition and accurate colours
  • speed
  • portability

Cons

  • it is not really designed for low-light shooting
  • Video-Record button completely useless
  • reviewDiscontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer
  • Allows external flash units to be attached
  • Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds
  • Shutter-Speed and EC dials
  • no vari-angle finder
  • noise and lack of definition to be past a useful level
  • Rechargeable lithium ion battery
  • DC input
  • image quality very poor

Nikon 1 V2 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
14 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3072 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon 1 V2 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatCX
Sensor size0.52 in
Effective pixels14.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3072 px
ProcessorExpeed 3A
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Optics and focus
Lens mountNikon 1
Optical zoom3.0 x
Maximum aperture3.5
Focus adjustmentAuto
Focal length multiplier2.7x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points73
Filter diameter1.59 in
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/16000 sec
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Fill-in
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Second-curtain Sync
  • Slow Sync
External flashyes
Continuous drive15.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Portrait
  • self-portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Built-in speakersyes
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight9.81 oz
Width4.24 in
Height3.21 in
Depth1.81 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)310
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1485.0 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
On/off switchyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
Calendaryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
Languages supportMulti
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
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Image
ISO
  • 160
  • 200
  • 250
  • 320
  • 400
  • 500
  • 640
  • 800
  • 1000
  • 1250
  • 1600
  • 2000
  • 2250
  • 2500
  • 3200
  • 4000
  • 5000
  • 6400
  • Auto
ISO minimum160
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3072 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Sunny
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios3:2
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.47 in
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution1440000.0 px
Dioptre correctionyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)3 - 2
Eye relief0.71 in
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions1280.0 px
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMini
USB version2.0
WirelessOptional
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes

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Nikon 1 V2 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (21)

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Nikon 1 V2 Nikon 1 V2 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 30.11.2012
Nikon 1 V2 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Nikon 1 V2 is a second-generation compact system camera that's clearly been redesigned to appeal to the serious enthusiast. In addition to a more direct control layout with shooting mode and control dials, a chunky hand-grip and built-in pop-up flash, the Nikon V2 also sports a new 14 megapixel sensor, faster 15fps burst shooting with continuous focusing, and improved Best Moment Capture and Motion Snapshot Modes. Read the World's first Nikon 1 V2 review to find out if this new mirrorless model can capture the attention of the more discerning photographer...

Nikon 1 V2 Nikon 1 V2
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Photo Review
Published: 06.03.2013
Nikon 1 V2
4.3

The updated enthusiast model in the Nikon 1 series boasts improvements to body design and functionality and provides higher-resolution.

Nikon 1 V2 Nikon 1 V2 review: Evolution, stasis or regression?
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DXOMARK
Published: 20.12.2012
Nikon 1 V2 review: Evolution, stasis or regression?

Launched in October 2012, the Nikon 1 V2 is a not unexpected update to the Nikon 1 V1, which debuted in September 2011. The Nikon 1 Series cameras are hybrid cameras with interchangeable lenses. In the case of the V1 and V2, they fall at the upper end of the segment, offering more features and a higher performance level than their more consumer oriented brethren, the Nikon 1 J1 and J2.

Nikon 1 V2 Review: Nikon 1 V2 compact system camera
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Brisbane Times
Published: 06.03.2013
Review: Nikon 1 V2 compact system camera

This 14-megapixel compact system camera is one of the sweetest cameras around.

Nikon 1 V2 Nikon 1 V2 - Still Fast, Handles Better
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Published: 14.12.2012
Nikon 1 V2 - Still Fast, Handles Better
4.0

Coming one year after the Nikon 1 V1, the V2 is Nikon's answer to all the photographers who griped about the V1's handling. Do the new improvements make the V2 an attractive new camera to get for the holidays? Read on to find out.

Nikon 1 V2 Nikon 1 V2 Review | Neocamera
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Nikon 1 V2 Review | Neocamera

Nikon 1 V2 Review: Features, Suitability and Capability

Nikon 1 V2 Nikon 1 V2 Hands-On Preview
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ePHOTOzine
Nikon 1 V2 Hands-On Preview

Daniel Bell visited London to get his hands on the latest Nikon 1 camera, the V2.

Nikon 1 V2 Review: Nikon 1 V2 compact system camera
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Published: 06.03.2013
Review: Nikon 1 V2 compact system camera

This 14-megapixel compact system camera is one of the sweetest cameras around.

Nikon 1 V2 Nikon 1 V2 Review
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Digital Photography School
Published: 02.03.2013
Nikon 1 V2 Review
4.0

Straight out of the box I have to say the Nikon 1 V2 is the sexiest camera I’ve ever wrapped my mitts around. In ivory, with a finish reminiscent of a highly polished car’s enamel, the camera is a stand out. Unlike most other mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (MILC) the Nikon 1 V2 has a […]

Nikon 1 V2 Nikon 1 V2
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Pocket-lint
Published: 16.04.2013
Nikon 1 V2

Nikon 1 V2 Nikon 1 V2: Digital Photography Review
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DPReview
Published: 25.10.2012
Nikon 1 V2: Digital Photography Review

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Nikon 1 V2 Nikon V2 Camera Review | Sans Mirror | Thom Hogan
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Nikon V2 Camera Review | Sans Mirror | Thom Hogan

Review of Nikon V2 mirrorless camera

Nikon 1 V2 Nikon 1 V2 Review - Photography Life
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Nikon 1 V2 Review - Photography Life
Nikon 1 V2 Nikon V2 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 24.10.2012
Nikon V2 Review

Nikon V2 review, find out how the V2 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Nikon 1 V2 Nikon 1 V2
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CNET
Published: 20.12.2012
Nikon 1 V2

The Nikon 1 V2 is the camera its predecessor should have been. With a comfortable shooting design and plenty of features, the V2 is an appealing buy.

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