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Nikon 1 J2 colors  (Source: Nikon)
New camera offers upgrades compared to the original

Nikon today announced its new interchangeable lens Nikon 1 J2, and it has several improvements compared to the older J1 version. Nikon says that the new camera offers superior basic performance along with new imaging expression opportunities.
 
The new camera also adds two important features, including Motion Snapshot and Smart Photo Selector. The new version of the Nikon 1 camera now uses a metal case and is available in six colors.
 

The four original shooting modes on the previous version of the Nikon 1 are now joined by a new Creative mode. The camera also has eight different scene shooting options, including Night Landscape. The J2 camera has an on and off switch on the retractable lens barrel and high-resolution rear screen with 921,000 dots measuring 3-inches.
 
Nikon is also releasing a new lens with the upgraded camera called the 1 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 2.5x standard zoom lens. The new lens is smaller than the current Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.6-5.6 standard zoom lens for increased portability. The camera also has a new Waterproof Case WP-N1 that is also compatible with the older Nikon 1 J1.

 
The J2 camera promises the world's fastest autofocusing and its image sensor supports an ISO range of 100- 3200 with a Hi 1 option of ISO 6400. The camera can shoot bursts continuously at 10 FPS with autofocus tracking. With locked focused the camera is capable of shooting at 60 fps. The camera also uses Nikon's EXPEED 3 image processor. Other features include the ability to record full HD movies using a new Motion Snapshot mode that creates about one-second of movie footage before and after the time the shutter release button is pressed.
 
The starting price for the new Nikon 1 J2 is $549 with a 10-30mm lens.

Source: Nikon


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No, thanks
By bug77 on 8/9/2012 10:57:06 AM , Rating: 5
As long as it still has the tiny sensor, anything else is just lipstick on a pig.




RE: No, thanks
By sprockkets on 8/9/2012 9:31:37 PM , Rating: 2
quote:
As long as it still has the tiny sensor, anything else is just lipstick on a pig.


The typical sensor for Nikon camera's is the 1/2.3" sensor. The one used in this camera series is the CX sensor size.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sensor_sizes_ove...

As you can see, it is quite a bit larger. It isn't DX sized but still much better than the 1/2.3" inch size.

Also, current Nikon's have that small sensor with 16 megapixels while the CX only has 10.

What you said, in general, is correct. But don't just ass ume that this camera has a tiny sensor either.


RE: No, thanks
By dasgetier on 8/10/2012 3:29:16 AM , Rating: 2
quote:
It isn't DX sized [...]


IMHO, mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras should at least have a four thirds sized sensor, and CX is significantly smaller.


RE: No, thanks
By bug77 on 8/10/2012 4:49:16 AM , Rating: 2
quote:
It isn't DX sized ...


Yet it costs just as much. It's the smallest sensor of any mirrorless camera, but it's not any cheaper.


A cool little camera... I think
By Belard on 8/9/2012 10:33:42 AM , Rating: 2
Its quite an interesting camera, a SLR lens for a PAS (Point And Shoot) body. It makes me think of some sort of standard camera of the future... But I think it'll stay more of a niche.

1 - It costs as much, if not more than the standard OLD-School DSLR cameras.

2 - Its not compatible with standard Nikkor F-mount lenses. But with a $270 mount, you can use them. Both Nikon and Canon have these mirror-less cameras.

3 - Portability and costs. Todays PAS cameras are quite powerful and cheap... I use a $140 camera for good photos that are way above the camera phone photos (which are the handiest)... but if I want to take serious photos, its going to be the bulky DSLR or other equipment - all of it bulky. So I understand these are very good modern cameras, their $650~1000 price makes them high-theft items when going on a trip or a night on the town.

4 - A big lens on a tiny body is not great for holding and control. I do like my PaS for clubbing and informal parties because it fits in the pocket... but I can't imagine trying to do hours of work with such a dinky thing... other than weight. :)

Thinking about it... I do say more power to Canon and Nikon for making something new. I don't see myself every buying such a thing. But some do.




RE: A cool little camera... I think
By ritualm on 8/9/2012 1:31:11 PM , Rating: 2
The entire rationale for these mirrorless SLRs is to get as much/little photographic control as its regular-sized siblings in a smaller physical footprint, while offering miles better picture quality than the absolute creme-de-la-creme of conventional digital cameras.

1. Nikon's pricing is boneheaded when its competition's offerings are taken into consideration.

2. Nikon doesn't want to cannibalize its own product lines by offering equally good or better lenses options on the mirrorless line as it currently does with its regular size SLRs. Canon is in the same boat.

3. Picture quality. P&S cameras sucked... and still suck... on this very important detail. If I need at-the-spot pictures, my phone's camera will suffice, otherwise I'm bringing in heavy artillery.

Manual focus and shallow depth of field. Your average P&S starts at F2.8 and increasingly goes downhill from there. Even if you have something brighter to work with, can you blur out everything other than the subject without post-processing?

3a: These things are more susceptible to theft? Try anything with the Apple logo on it.

4. Hah! You don't get any control out of your dinky lil' P&S anyway, and their ergonomics are bad most of the time.

If you're going to parties, why bother with a dedicated camera? Your phone will suffice and it's one less item to carry.

I've switched from a 9Mp, 10x pocket zoom to a GX1 with a pair of lenses - one being a pancake and the other doing the exact same focal length/range as my now-retired P&S.


RE: A cool little camera... I think
By Belard on 8/10/2012 9:33:27 AM , Rating: 2
I think we both are on the same page... mostly. I have a few types of cameras, depending on my needs and I am not a pro.

1 - Yes, the price is way too high. No where near the control of a regular DLSR.

2 - Yep... still doesn't make sense. Make it cheaper, it causes problems... but why bother with this?

3 - I don't agree. They do not compare to a $5000 DSLR by any means. But face it, most people can barely POINT AND SHOOT! I've seen talent work with a P&S, he's moved up to a $1000+ Nikon DSLR. I think its silly that people care that a P&S camera has 12mp or 16mp. Most won't ever print anything out, and of course the typical monitor is 1920x1080... so its severe overkill. I set my P&S to 5~8MP size.

I paid $130 for a Canon A3400IS, it does HD video, touch screen is kind of neat, about the size of a cell phone... its 16MP, but I have it on 8MP (it won't do 5MP). Its easily far better than any phone camera. With my lenses, my old Nikon D1X (6MP) will take a better shot.

3a: Its the #1 reason why I DON'T have an iPhone. I mean, if you want something kind of small, why bother this this bastard DSLR format that doesn't cost any less? A compact P&S fits in a pocket or purse or wherever. They are $100~150 and if you drop it and break it... easy to replace. (I've never broken a camera)

3b: P&S cameras are also good starters for kids. Canon makes better ones over Nikon. Bought one for my 7yr old.

4- Agreement there. compact cameras have almost no ergonomics. My older digital P&S were a lot bigger, but fit the hand better... but my 2012 camera is far better than my previous ones. They all seem to last only 3years or so. Hmmm. My $600+ Cameras seem to last a lot longer... metal bodies, better quality, etc.

I use my phone because its handy... but its very crappy. Photos and video do not compare.

BTW, best website for cameras = www.dpreview.com
they have a full review on the Nokia808 38MP phone... like WTF?! who needs 38MP on a phone? Nikon seems to have a thing for blood red cameras. :)

But the way things are looking... Phones will simply replace most P&S cameras. But you can't fit even a "good" P&S optical lens into a phone.


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