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Nikon 1 V1

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User ratings:
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3.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • Nikon 1 V1 is a remarkably light camera for its class
  • Reflections were clean and accurate
  • Panning was handled smoothly

Cons

  • it remains incomplete and does no justice
  • Does the Nikon 1 V1 have Weather Sealing
  • Nikon 1 V1 have Image Stabilization

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • CX
  • 13.2x8.8 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3872, 2592 px
  • Nikon 1
  • 3.5
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Nikon 1 V1 - Pros & Cons

Nikon 1 V1

Pros

  • Nikon 1 V1 is a remarkably light camera for its class
  • Reflections were clean and accurate
  • Panning was handled smoothly
  • sharp pictures
  • bright colours and plenty of detail
  • simple and effective
  • and very fast
  • The camera is fantastic in its simplicity and feels great
  • It looks great
  • it feels great
  • the menus system is very clear and straightforward which is a

Cons

  • it remains incomplete and does no justice
  • Does the Nikon 1 V1 have Weather Sealing
  • Nikon 1 V1 have Image Stabilization
  • Nikon 1 V1 have built-in GPS
  • Poor Low Light Performance
  • Nikon 1 V1 is not the highest resolution 1 inch Sensor camera
  • and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down
  • Nikon does not publish a shutter rating for
  • too often partial
  • inconsistent
  • and inaccurate

Nikon 1 V1 - 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
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3872 x 2592 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon 1 V1 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatCX
Sensor size0.52 in
Sensor photo detectors12.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution3872 x 2592 px
Other resolutions
  • 3840x2160
  • 2896x1944
  • 1936x1296
ProcessorExpeed 3
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Optics and focus
Lens mountNikon 1
Magnification (Crop factor)2.7 x
Maximum aperture3.5
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier2.7x
AutofocusCentre weighted Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selection
  • Auto
  • Manual
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points135
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)73
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter1.59 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
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
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/250s
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Fill-in
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemi-TTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Speed (JPEG)60.0 fps
Speed (RAW)60.0 fps
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight10.37 oz
Width4.45 in
Height2.99 in
Depth1.71 in
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Power
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
Battery life (CIPA)350
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedno
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Calendaryes
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
Image editing modesRotating
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 400
  • 800
  • 3200
  • 6400
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum6400
Boosted ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution3872 x 2592 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Sunny
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • NEF
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
AEB/HDR supportno
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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 magnification2.7 x
Separate info displayno
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Max resolution (highest frame rate)320 x 240
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)1200.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeSLR
Body materialAluminum-magnesium
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
  • RAW
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMini
USB version2.0
Microphone portyes
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
Firewireno

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Nikon 1 V1 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (29)

3.4
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Nikon 1 V1 Nikon 1 V1 Review - One For All or One for None?
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35mmc
Published: 05.06.2018
Nikon 1 V1 Review - One For All or One for None?

It was Hamish’s piece on the Plaubel Makina and Agfa 1035 that finally pushed me into typing my thoughts about a camera with a not dissimilar design ethos. I hope it doesn’t trouble any readers to discover it is a digital camera that wasn’t particularly successful and belongs to a camera line that is now discontinued.

Nikon 1 V1 Nikon 1 V1
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CNET
Published: 12.12.2011
Nikon 1 V1

With compact lenses and a sturdy body, the Nikon 1 V1 should last you a lifetime. That's just as well as it doesn't come cheap.

Nikon 1 V1 Nikon 1 V1 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 20.01.2012
Nikon 1 V1 Review | Camera Decision
2.8

Nikon 1 V1 is a 10.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a 1-inch sized CMOS sensor and Nikon 1 mount. Read our 1 V1 review to find its pros and cons.

Nikon 1 V1 Nikon 1 V1 / J1 Review
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DPReview
Published: 20.01.2012
Nikon 1 V1 / J1 Review
3.5

Nikon's entry into the mirrorless interchangeable lens market late last year was widely anticipated, but the products that were finally announced took a lot of people by surprise. Nikon has created an entirely new system based around a relatively small sensor, that's about 30% of the size of those used in the company's DX-format SLRs. The system is spearheaded by two cameras - the Nikon 1 J1 and 1 V1. The J1 is the entry-level model, and the V1 is aimed at a slightly more advanced user, but both cameras are intended essentially for beginners upgrading from compact cameras or cameraphones, and who find the size and complexity of a DSLR intimidating.

Nikon 1 V1 Nikon 1 V1 / J1 Review
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DPReview
Published: 20.01.2012
Nikon 1 V1 / J1 Review
3.5

Nikon's entry into the mirrorless interchangeable lens market late last year was widely anticipated, but the products that were finally announced took a lot of people by surprise. Nikon has created an entirely new system based around a relatively small sensor, that's about 30% of the size of those used in the company's DX-format SLRs. The system is spearheaded by two cameras - the Nikon 1 J1 and 1 V1. The J1 is the entry-level model, and the V1 is aimed at a slightly more advanced user, but both cameras are intended essentially for beginners upgrading from compact cameras or cameraphones, and who find the size and complexity of a DSLR intimidating.

Nikon 1 V1 Nikon V1 Camera Review with Sample Video
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Published: 29.06.2012
Nikon V1 Camera Review with Sample Video

Nikon 1 V1 Nikon V1 10-Megapixel Digital Camera Review | Gadget Review
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Published: 13.07.2020
Nikon V1 10-Megapixel Digital Camera Review | Gadget Review
4.1

I am by no means a professional photographer. Although, just to get in the more closely guarded press event, I have been known to slap an old 500 series

Nikon 1 V1 Nikon 1 V1 Review
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Published: 30.04.2012
Nikon 1 V1 Review
3.0

Read the in depth Review of Nikon 1 V1 Digital Cameras. Know detailed info about Nikon 1 V1 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Nikon 1 V1 Nikon 1 V1 Review
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Published: 24.10.2011
Nikon 1 V1 Review

Review Date: October 24, 2011 Category: Point-and-Shoot to Beginner Amateur Photoxels Silver Award – Interchangeable Lens Camera Executive Summary Image Quality Photo Gallery Handling & F…

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Nikon V1

The Nikon V1 is priced like a high-end mirrorless camera and delivers solid performance, but doesn't offer the level of controls or lens options that demanding photographers require.

Nikon 1 V1 Nikon V1 - Luminous Landscape
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Luminous Landscape
Published: 10.06.2012
Nikon V1 - Luminous Landscape

FacebookTweet When it was announced in September of 2011, the Nikon 1 System somehow passed me by. I saw the press announcement, looked at the...

Nikon 1 V1 Nikon 1 V1 | Cameralabs
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Published: 21.12.2011
Nikon 1 V1 | Cameralabs

Nikon 1 V1 Nikon 1 V1
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Published: 17.02.2012
Nikon 1 V1
4.0

A compact system camera with a 2.7x crop factor, hybrid AF system and Full HD movie recording.The Nikon 1 V1 is the higher-specified model of two cameras introduced as a new interchangeable-lens digital camera system on 21 September, 2011. Based on a relatively small sensor (see below), these cameras have been designed for snapshooters who want better image quality than a small-sensor digicam provides but would never consider buying a DSLR. (They probably wouldn't invest in additional lenses, either.)

Nikon 1 V1 Nikon 1 V1 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 17.10.2011
Nikon 1 V1 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Nikon 1 V1 is the company's long-awaited entry into the rapidly growing compact system camera market. Based around the brand new "CX" format sensor, the Nikon V1 is all about speed, with fast auto-focusing and up to 60fps continuous shooting. The V1 also offers an electronic viewfinder, 3 inch LCD screen, full HD video, and a range of innovative modes like Smart Photo Selector and Motion Snapshot Mode. Can the Nikon V1 successfully carry on the long tradition of the company's DSLRs? Read our in-depth Nikon 1 V1 review to find out...

Nikon 1 V1 Nikon 1 V1 Review
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Published: 05.04.2012
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