The Nikon 1 series is a line of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras from Nikon, originally announced on 21 September 2011. [1] The cameras utilized Nikon 1-mount lenses, and featured 1" CX format sensors. The FT-1 adapter was available, which allowed Nikon 1 users to mount nearly all Nikon F-mount lenses, with significant limitations on non-autofocus lenses and autofocus lenses without an internal focusing motor.
Nikon discontinued the Nikon 1 series in July 2018 [2] and launched the mirrorless -series cameras later that year, using full-frame sensors and a new Nikon Z-mount line of lenses. The Nikon Z7 and Nikon Z6 were the first two models. As of 2024, the Nikon Z-series also has largely replaced Nikon's D-series DSLRs with APS-C and full-frame sensors.
The series included the Nikon 1 V1, J1, J2, [3] and S1 with a 10-megapixel image sensor, the V2, J3, S2 and AW1 with a 14-megapixel image sensor and further increased autofocus speed to 15 frames per second (fps), [4] and the 1 V3, J4 with a new 18-megapixel image sensor, further increased autofocus speed to 20 fps, 120 fps HD slow-motion at 1280 x 720 and 1080/60p. [5] The J5 model added a 20.8MP sensor in 2015 and kept most other technical specifications the same as the J4 model.
At the time of announcement, Nikon claimed that the cameras featured the world's fastest autofocus, with 10 fps—even during videos—based on hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF with AF-assist illuminator), as well as the world's fastest continuous shooting speed (60 fps) among all cameras with interchangeable lenses. [6] Slow-motion movies can be captured in up to 1200 fps with reduced resolution. Its inbuilt intervalometer enables time-lapse photography.
Name | Image | Release | Res. (MP) | Video | EVF | Mech. [a] | Elec. [b] | ISO | Wi-Fi | W×H×D | Wgt. | Notes |
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V Series – advanced cameras with EVFs | ||||||||||||
V1 | ![]() | Sep 21, 2011 | 10.1 (3:2, 3872×2592) | 1080(60i/30p), 720(60p) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 100–3200 | ![]() | 113×76×43.5 mm (4.4×3.0×1.7 in) | 383 g (13.5 oz) | [7] [8] |
V2 | ![]() | Oct 24, 2012 | 14.2 (3:2, 4608×3072) | 1080(60i/30p), 720(60p/30p) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 160–6400 | WU-1b | 107.8×81.6×45.9 mm (4.2×3.2×1.8 in) | 337 g (11.9 oz) | [9] [10] |
V3 | ![]() | Mar 13, 2014 | 18.4 (3:2, 5232×3488) | 1080(60p/30p), 720(60p/30p) | Opt., 1440k-dot | ![]() | ![]() | 160–12800 | ![]() | 110.9×65.0×33.2 mm (4.4×2.6×1.3 in) | 324 g (11.4 oz) | [11] [12] |
AW Series – all-weather camera | ||||||||||||
AW1 | ![]() | Sep 19, 2013 | 14.2 (3:2, 4608×3072) | 1080(60i/30p), 720(60p/30p) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 160–6400 | WU-1b | 113.3×71.5×37.5 mm (4.5×2.8×1.5 in) | 356 g (12.6 oz) | [13] [14] |
J Series – for enthusiasts | ||||||||||||
J1 | ![]() | Sep 21, 2011 | 10.1 (3:2, 3872×2592) | 1080(60i/30p), 720(60p) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 100–3200 | ![]() | 106.0×61.0×29.8 mm (4.2×2.4×1.2 in) | 277 g (9.8 oz) | [15] [16] |
J2 | ![]() | Aug 9, 2012 | 10.1 (3:2, 3872×2592) | 1080(60i/30p), 720(60p) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 100–3200 | ![]() | 106.0×61.0×29.8 mm (4.2×2.4×1.2 in) | 280 g (9.9 oz) | [17] [18] |
J3 | ![]() | Jan 8, 2013 | 14.2 (3:2, 4608×3072) | 1080(60i/30p), 720(60p/30p) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 160–6400 | WU-1b | 101.0×60.5×28.8 mm (4.0×2.4×1.1 in) | 244 g (8.6 oz) | [19] [20] |
J4 | ![]() | Apr 10, 2014 | 18.4 (3:2, 5232×3488) | 1080(60p/30p), 720(60p/30p) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 200–12800 | ![]() | 99.5×60.0×28.5 mm (3.9×2.4×1.1 in) | 232 g (8.2 oz) | [21] [22] |
J5 | ![]() | Apr 2, 2015 | 20.8 (3:2, 5568×3712) | 1080(60p/30p), 720(60p/30p) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 160–12800 | ![]() | 98.3×59.7×31.5 mm (3.9×2.4×1.2 in) | 265 g (9.3 oz) | [23] [24] |
S Series – introduction to interchangeable lenses | ||||||||||||
S1 | ![]() | Jan 8, 2013 | 10.1 (3:2, 3872×2592) | 1080(60i/30p), 720(60p/30p) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 100–6400 | WU-1b | 102.0×60.5×29.7 mm (4.0×2.4×1.2 in) | 240 g (8.5 oz) | [25] [20] |
S2 | ![]() | May 14, 2014 | 14.2 (3:2, 4592×3072) | 1080(60p/30p), 720(60p/30p) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 200–12800 | WU-1a | 101.0×60.8×29.4 mm (4.0×2.4×1.2 in) | 230 g (8.1 oz) | [26] [27] |
Nikon developed an entirely new system of lenses and the Nikon 1-mount lens mount for the Nikon 1 series. These lenses are only compatible with 1-mount cameras. Nikon has not debuted a new lens mount since the F mount that routine users of the Nikon D series are accustomed to. Although the F-mount adapter FT1 enables the use of all F-mount compatible lenses, these lenses are meant to be portable and compact. [45] There are 13 Nikkor lenses specifically built to fit the Nikon 1-mount in addition to several manual focus lenses from Samyang.
Focal length | 35mm EFL and equivalent aperture | Angle of view | Design | Features | Filter size | |||||
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Aperture | Const. [c] | Size [d] | Weight | VR [e] | Blades [f] | Min. focus [g] | ||||
6.7–13mm [49] | 18–35mm f/9.5-15 | 100–63° | f/3.5–5.6 to 16 | 11e/7g | 56.5×46 mm (2.22×1.81 in) | 125 g (4.4 oz) | Yes | 7 | 0.25 m (0.82 ft) | 52mm |
10mm [50] | 27mm f/7.7 | 77° | f/2.8 to 11 | 6e/5g | 55.5×22 mm (2.19×0.87 in) | 77 g (2.7 oz) | No | 7 | 0.2 m (0.66 ft) | 40.5mm |
AW 10mm [h] [51] | 6e/5g | 61×30 mm (2.4×1.2 in) | 118 g (4.2 oz) | No | ||||||
10–30mm [52] | 27–81mm f/9.5-15 | 77–29°40' | f/3.5–5.6 to 16 | 12e/9g | 57.5×42 mm (2.26×1.65 in) | 115 g (4.1 oz) | Yes | 7 | 0.2 m (0.66 ft) | 40.5mm |
10–30mm PD [i] [53] | 9e/7g | 58×28 mm (2.3×1.1 in) | 85 g (3.0 oz) | Yes | none | |||||
10–100mm [54] | 27–270mm f/10.8-15 | 77–9°10' | f/4–5.6 to 16 | 19e/12g | 60.5×70.5 mm (2.38×2.78 in) | 298 g (10.5 oz) | Yes | 7 | 0.35–1.0 m (1.1–3.3 ft) (depending on focal length) | 55mm |
10–100mm PD [i] [55] | f/4.5–5.6 to 16 | 21e/14g | 77×95 mm (3.0×3.7 in) | 530 g (19 oz) | Yes | 7 | 0.3–0.85 m (0.98–2.79 ft) (depending on focal length) | 72mm | ||
11–27.5mm [56] | 30–74mm f/9.5-15 | 72–32°20' | f/3.5–5.6 to 16 | 8e/6g | 57.5×31 mm (2.26×1.22 in) | 83 g (2.9 oz) | No | 7 | 0.3 m (0.98 ft) | 40.5mm |
AW 11–27.5mm [h] [57] | 63×56.5 mm (2.48×2.22 in) | 182 g (6.4 oz) | No | |||||||
18.5mm [58] | 50mm f/4.9 | 46°40 | f/1.8 to 16 | 8e/6g | 56×36 mm (2.2×1.4 in) | 70 g (2.5 oz) | No | 7 | 0.2 m (0.66 ft) | 40.5mm |
30–110mm [59] | 81–297mm f/10.3-15 | 29°40'–8°20' | f/3.8–5.6 to 16 | 18e/12g | 60×61 mm (2.4×2.4 in) | 180 g (6.3 oz) | Yes | 7 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 40.5mm |
32mm [60] | 86mm f/3.2 | 28° | f/1.2 to 16 | 9e/7g | 65.5×47 mm (2.58×1.85 in) | 235 g (8.3 oz) | No | 7 | 0.45 m (1.5 ft) | 52mm |
70–300mm [61] | 189–810mm f/12.2-15 | 13–3° | f/4.5–5.6 to 16 | 16e/10g | 73×108 mm (2.9×4.3 in) | 550 g (19 oz) | Yes | 7 | 1.0–1.6 m (3.3–5.2 ft) (depends on focal length) | 62mm |
Nikon presented at PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo 2011 many forthcoming lenses, LED video and macro lights and video kits. [62] With the 1 series cameras having a non-standard hot shoe, the SB-N5 flashgun, which drew power from the camera itself, was made available. [63] Every lens shown at the 2011 PDN PhotoPlus trade show but the macro lens of unknown focal length were eventually released before the system was discontinued.
Name | Camera(s) | Bounce | Guide Number [j] | Duration [k] | Covers | W×H×D | Wgt. | Notes |
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SB-N5 | V-series | ![]() 0–90° (V) / ±180° (H) | 8.5 m (28 ft) | 1⁄4000s | ? | 50×70.5×40.5 mm (2.0×2.8×1.6 in) | 70 g (2.5 oz) | [64] |
SB-N7 | V-series | ![]() 0–120° (V) | 18 m (59 ft) | 1⁄1650s | 10 mm (6.7 mm with adapter) | 57.4×68.4×62.3 mm (2.3×2.7×2.5 in) | 115 g (4.1 oz) | [65] |
SB-N10 | AW1 | ![]() | 28 m (92 ft) | ? | 80° (120° with adapter) | 87×133×140 mm (3.4×5.2×5.5 in) | 627 g (22.1 oz) | Waterproof to 100 m (330 ft) [66] |
LD-1000 | Any with tripod socket | ![]() | 65/130 lux | ? | ±55°(V) × ±72°(H) | 31.7×95.0×38.5 mm (1.2×3.7×1.5 in) | 180 g (6.3 oz) | [67] |
Name | Camera(s) | Lens(es) | Max. depth | W×H×D | Wgt. | Notes |
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WP-N1 | J1, J2 | 10–30mm | 40 m (130 ft) | 156.4×123.5×140.5 mm (6.2×4.9×5.5 in) | 790 g (28 oz) | [68] |
WP-N2 | J3, S1 | 10–30mm | 40 m (130 ft) | 156×116×128 mm (6.1×4.6×5.0 in) | 750 g (26 oz) | [69] |
WP-N3 | J4, S2 | 10–30mm, 11–27.5mm | 45 m (148 ft) | 156.4×115.8×113.0 mm (6.2×4.6×4.4 in) | 735 g (25.9 oz) | [70] |
Independent reviews [75] [76] [77] and image comparisons at all ISO speeds in JPEG [32] and additionally Raw [78] are available. Both of the initially released 1 series cameras were criticized for having DSLR-like prices. [79] DxO Labs awarded the J1 sensor an overall score of 56. [29] [31]