Most of the features of the Nikon 1 V1 are similar to the Nikon 1 J1. There are 4 major differences - The Nikon 1 V1 is made of a magnesium body… check out this video for the rest of the differences.
NIKON 1 V1 Unboxing
Unboxing Nikon 1 V1, not in English, but well worth a watch.
Nikon 1 V1 & J1 Camera Launched - My Opinion
Nikon 1 V1 & J1 - my opinion of this new compact interchangeable lens camera.
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Nikon 1 Pricing
Earlier today Nikon announced its new J1 and V1 cameras… here is the pricing & availability details.
Nikon 1 V1 10-30mm kit (available in black and white)
RRP: £829.99 / €962.00
Nikon 1 V1 10mm Kit (available in black and white)
RRP: £879.99 / €1020.00
Nikon V1 10-30mm & 30-110mm Twin Kit (available in black and white)
RRP: £979.99 / €1136.00
Nikon J1 10-30mm kit (available in red, black, silver, pink, white)
RRP: £549.99 / €638.00
Nikon J1 10mm kit (available in red, black, silver, pink, white)
RRP: £599.99 / €696.00
Nikon J1 10-30mm & 30-110mm kit (available in red, black, silver, pink, white)
RRP: £699.99 / €812.00
Nikon J1 10-30mm & 30-110mm kit Pink Special kit
RRP: £749.99 / €870.00
Sales start date: 20th October 2011
Nikon 1 The Video
Check the new Nikon N1 vide out.
Nikon 1 - Every now and then a real game changer comes along
Nikon today introduces Nikon 1, a revolutionary digital camera system built from scratch to offer still image and movie recording without compromise. This next generation pioneers amazing photography features such as pre and post capture technology that starts before you – enabling groundbreaking new shooting modes that mean you’ll never miss a thing – even the most fleeting of moments, bringing shots to life to help you to capture images you didn’t think possible.
Launching with two cameras equipped with pioneering image technology — the Nikon 1 V1 and the Nikon 1 J1 — Nikon 1 sets a new benchmark for speed, precision, innovation, and portability. Offering the world’s fastest autofocus system and continuous shot[2], as well as innovative shooting modes, uniquely compact 1 NIKKOR lenses and Nikon 1 accessories, Nikon 1 redefines what a portable digital camera system can do.
"This is Nikon's most significant announcement since we introduced our first digital camera 14 years ago" said Takami Tsuchida, President, Nikon Europe, "With the launch of Nikon 1, we're unveiling two groundbreaking interchangeable lens cameras that are packed with revolutionary technology."
Jordi Brinkman, Product Manager, Nikon Europe, said: "Our engineers have managed to house an incredibly powerful processor and sensor in a sleek, minimalist Nikon 1 body design: people will be able to take shots they didn't believe were possible. These are not only the world's fastest cameras - they have features that have never been seen before: shooting modes like Motion Snapshot and Smart Photo Selector are going to let people capture images in ways they could never have imagined, and the 1 NIKKOR lenses are unique in the way they've been designed with portability and movie making in mind."
Changing everything: Pre-post capture technology
The Nikon 1 range has a processor that is many times faster than the most professional cameras and this unprecedented speed powers some never-before-seen functions. Equipped with pre and post capture technology, Nikon 1 cameras are the first interchangeable lens cameras that can start recording images before you fully press the shutter button, and continue after you’ve clicked. These cameras don’t just manipulate light - they redefine photography by manipulating time, letting you capture those few moments before, or after, a photograph was taken.
Groundbreaking automatic shooting modes: images as never before
Equipped with exciting new shooting modes that harness the cameras’ incredible processing speeds and pre-post capture technology, Nikon 1 cameras are capable of recording moments in ways offered by no other camera in the world:
Motion Snapshot (MSS) brings a photo to life in just one click. It simultaneously records a slow motion movie and a still image, then instantly combines the two to create a photo that moves and captures the story of a moment as never before – a living picture.
Smart Photo Selector (SPS) captures the perfect moment in any scene; shooting 20 full-resolution images in the time it takes you to snap a photo: you just press the shutter once and, utilising the pre and post capture technology, the camera starts to take the pictures before you’ve even fully depressed the button. Your ‘best’ five shots are saved based on facial expression, composition and focus and the ‘perfect’ shot is presented to you. Never again will you miss the very second a dog catches a ball or the joy on your child’s face while they are on a swing.
Still image mode will make you a master of movement as you switch to shooting sharp, full-resolution shots of the action at up to 60 frames per second[3].
Movie mode opens up a host of advanced movie functions. You can take a high-resolution photo[4] while filming a Full HD movie, without interrupting recording, or film in extreme slow motion.
First of the First: Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens (A-CIL)
The launch of Nikon 1 heralds more than simply the introduction of a new camera range — it marks the launch of a whole new category that Nikon has named the Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens (A-CIL). Built to bring incredible levels of speed, simplicity and enjoyment to the way you capture your world, these portable A-CIL Nikon 1 cameras offer a brand new shooting experience.
The thinking camera — Nikon 1 V1
The intelligent, iconic-looking Nikon 1 V1 is designed to propel your photography forward. Packing a high-resolution electronic viewfinder and multi-accessory port, it lets you pursue the moment and capture the unexpected from any location. The bright 1440k-dot electronic viewfinder delivers a clear, stable view and 100% frame coverage. It boasts a tough body with magnesium alloy (top and front) panel and a multi-accessory port gives you the freedom to expand your system further with the Nikon 1 range of system accessories. The Nikon 1 V1 is available in matte black and high-gloss white.
Always a click ahead — Nikon 1 J1
The quick-thinking Nikon 1 J1 is a camera that can keep up with busy lives filled with precious opportunities to record loved ones in action. Equipped with everything you need to shoot life as it happens, this fully automatic Nikon 1 is minimalist camera design at its best. Its super-small body is available in a range of colours with compact 1 NIKKOR lenses to match, and it boasts a built-in flash that offers extra light when you need it. It’s so simple to use, all you need to do is decide what to shoot. The colours are high-gloss white, matte black, high-gloss red, silver and even hot pink.
CX-format CMOS image sensor with the world’s fastest autofocus system[5]
Taking its place alongside Nikon’s existing DX and FX-format sensors (used on Nikon D-SLRs), the all-new Nikon 1 CX-format CMOS image sensor is designed for Nikon 1 cameras and the 1-mount. Offering the perfect balance between system size, speed, light sensitivity, resolution and depth-of-field, Nikon 1 demonstrates superb colour reproduction with 100-6400 (extended) ISO, low noise, RAW shooting and 10.1 megapixel resolution, delivering consistently superb stills and movies.
Equipped with a revolutionary super high-speed AF image system that boasts the most focus points in the world, this sensor keeps your subject in focus in any situation. If you’re shooting shiny or moving subjects, it switches to the 73-point Phase-Detection AF system[6]. If your subject is stationary, or poorly lit, it will opt for the 135-point Contrast Detect AF system. Whichever system the camera chooses, the quick shot-to-shot turnaround gives you the freedom to shoot moments as they unfold, and Phase-Detection AF is available during movie recording for sharply focused action scenes every time.
The power behind the 1: EXPEED 3
EXPEED 3 is a super-fast image processor engineered to deliver unparalleled levels of speed and performance. To be as fast as a Nikon 1 camera, you need an engine that can handle speed, and this newly developed processor is equipped with two powerful engines that can process images at an incredible 600 megapixels a second.
EXPEED 3 is fully capable of managing performance without sacrificing quality, it offers superior noise reduction, so you can enjoy clean, finely detailed images. It enables the camera’s groundbreaking shooting modes, and is the reason you can snap a full-resolution photo while recording a movie[7], or shoot full-resolution stills at up to 60 frames per second[8].
A new tradition: 1-mount & 1 NIKKOR lenses
When crafting Nikon 1, Nikon’s engineers didn’t just focus on the new. In fact, when it came to the new 1-mount, they drew on more than 50 years of expertise: the last time Nikon created a totally new lens mount was the F-mount in 1959. The 1-mount is what allows you to use the Nikon 1 system’s range of interchangeable 1 NIKKOR lenses. Engineered to ensure each lens communicates perfectly with the camera, it’s a key factor in the ability of Nikon 1 cameras to deliver still image and movie recording without compromise.
The family of 1 NIKKOR lenses cover practically every type of scene, are all optimized for movie recording and boast a compact design:
- The extremely compact and lightweight 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 is a 3x zoom lens with wide-angle capability. A brilliant lens for everyday scenarios, it boasts Vibration Reduction for steady stills and movies, and a retractable lens mechanism for superior portability.
- The 1 NIKKOR VR 30-110mm f/3.8 -5.6 is a truly portable telephoto zoom lens that gets close to distant subjects with ease. Built-in Vibration Reduction ensures steady stills and movies, and you can retract the lens when its not in use.
- The ultra-thin 1 NIKKOR 10mm f/2.8 lens is a fast wide-angle lens that slips easily into any bag for sharp shots on the go.
- The 1 NIKKOR VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM is made for anyone who loves to shoot movies. Boasting a power-drive zoom switch with adjustable speed, it captures video in superb clarity.
And all of this is just the beginning. Nikon know that the best lenses lead to the best images and future 1 NIKKOR lenses are already in development.
JOBY Launches Free Stop Motion iOS Camera App
JOBY, the industry-defining creator of the bestselling GorillaPod tripod and the GorillaMobile for iPhone 4 tripod, announces the availability of Frame X Frame, the first indispensible free iPhone 4 camera app that easily creates and shares stop motion videos.
An all-in-one app for snapping and sharing great shots, Frame X Frame will inspire new creative approaches for capturing unique videos with the iPhone. JOBY’s first iPhone app, Gorillacam, has been downloaded more than 2.5 million times from the Apple iTunes store. Frame X Frame is available for free download from the iTunes App Store now.
To celebrate the launch of Frame X Frame, JOBY is kicking off a “Stop Motion Addict” contest on their YouTube channel, on May 3rd. The competition will be fierce as participants compete to win a grand prize bundle including a Canon 7D DSLR, a GorillaPod Focus and Ballhead, and a screening of their Stop Motion film at the Renderyard Short Film Festival in Spain this November. The contest will close on May 31st and the winner will be announced on June 8th.
Contest judges will include Mark Reid, Founder and Director of Renderyard Short Film Festival, Estafania Merino, Co-Director of Renderyard Short Film Festival, Trevor Hardy, Animator of Watermill Farm on Nick Kids, Gregory Han of Apartment Therapy Unplggd, Mike Doyle from About.com’s Skiing Guide, and pro-photographer and JOBY pro-team member, Safe Solvent. A Canon Powershot S95 will be awarded to the fan favorite video entry which receives the highest number of YouTube “thumbs up” votes.
Capturing perfect stop motion video and time-lapse creations is a snap with the GorillaMobile for iPhone 4. This hands-free solution allows you to get the perfect angle for all your activities from chatting on Facetime to capturing the sunset. The newly refreshed version is now available and is compatible with all iPhones including AT&T and Verizon.
Example using the app, avalible here
Olympus launch new PEN & other juicy cameras
CES 2011 sees Olympus, the leading manufacturer of pioneering cameras, launch eight new cameras. The new cameras include the newest edition to the successful PEN series, the E-PL2, the Olympus XZ-1, a high-end compact that will challenge the future designs of compact cameras and the ultra powerful SP-610Z with 22x optical zoom for incredible close ups and group shots.
The popular Olympus TOUGH cameras are now even tougher, thanks to a sliding double lock mechanism, which protects the battery, card slots and ports and an additional lens barrier that safeguards the optical zoom lens for taking pictures underwater. Olympus is also launching two new great value compact ranges, VG and VR, which comprise superb image quality, great zooms and stylish designs.
Building on the success of the Olympus Pen, the new lightweight and compact Olympus PEN E-PL2, around £500 allows beginners to capture photos and movies in professional SLR quality. The contemporary styled camera is also perfect for camera enthusiasts who can choose from a vast array of lenses, 16 dedicated Micro Four Thirds lenses plus three new conversion lenses, including Macro, Fish Eye and Wide.
Following the Olympus PEN revolution in the Micro Four Thirds camera category, Olympus is launching the new Olympus XZ-1, £399, which aims to set a new benchmark for pocket-sized compact cameras. In addition to Olympus’ trademark stunning design, the XZ-1 delivers uniformly clear pictures even in low light to SLR standards, making it the ideal camera for enthusiastic beginners and professional photographers looking for a second camera.
The new Olympus SP-610Z, £170 joins the powerful and versatile ultra zoom compacts of the SP series. This sophisticated camera is packed full of the latest technologies, allowing you to take close up and group shots with an incredible optical zoom of 22x (28mm-616mm*) perfect for holidays and sports matches. The compact Olympus SP-610Z is also Eye-Fi card compatible, which will automatically upload your pictures and movies wirelessly to your computer or website.
Waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof, the new Olympus TOUGH TG-610, £250 and TG-310, £200 allow you to take outstanding stills and shoot HD movies in any environment, worry free. Both cameras offer a host of cutting-edge features that deliver excellent image quality, usability and connectivity in any situation. Users can shoot 14 Megapixel still photos with the dramatic realism of 3D and thanks to Eye-Fi card compatibility the cameras will automatically upload your pictures and movies wirelessly to your computer or website. For extra convenience the cameras can also be charged through USB.
The new super slim and lightweight Olympus VR-310, £130 delivers exceptionally high quality pictures and movies at an affordable price. At just 19.3mm deep the stylish VR-310 benefits from an incredible 10x super wide powerful optical zoom (24-240mm*), allowing users to take superb group shots or capture distant objects in great detail. The 14 Megapixel camera also benefits from seven creative Magic Filters and 720p HD Movie Capabilities.
Available in an array of colours, the new Olympus VG-130, £99.99 compacts offers great value, good looks and is packed full of the latest technology for high quality, crisp and clear images and movies.
FinePix F550 EXR – the perfect compact, anywhere in the world
CES 2011 saw Fuji announce their F550 EXR… Packed with features and loaded with some of the latest technological innovations, the new Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR is set to take the premium compact camera market by storm.
Following in the footsteps of the award-winning FinePix F200 EXR and F300 EXR models, this latest recruit to the range is the ideal camera for discerning point-and-shoot photographers or SLR users who want to travel light but don't want to compromise image quality and picture-taking versatility. Superb results are assured with exciting new features including an innovative 16 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor, advanced GPS functions, high speed shooting capabilities, a 15x wide-angle zoom lens, Full HD video functionality and an improved user interface. With a stylish design and pocketable dimensions, the FinePix F550 EXR is set to become the must-have compact in 2011.
Perfect pictures in every situation
Thanks to a brand new hybrid sensor, the FinePix F550 EXR delivers extra fast, high quality results in a wide range of lighting conditions. The 16 megapixel sensor developed by Fujifilm is a clever combination of Back Side Illuminated CMOS (BSI-CMOS) and EXR technologies, which delivers superior results to a conventional sensor; particularly in low light conditions, and also offers high-speed shooting facilities and Full HD movie capture.
Light falling on ordinary sensors has to pass through a layer of wiring before it hits the light-sensitive photo diodes. This layer of wiring reduces light transmission. On the EXR BSI-CMOS sensor, however, the wiring layer is positioned behind the photo diodes so light sensitivity is vastly improved. Add to this the triple-layer EXR technology pioneered by Fujifilm in the F200 EXR and the result is a sensor that is capable of outstanding results, time after time.
Users can still select from the usual three different EXR shooting modes, or simply leave the FinePix F550 EXR to choose the best option itself by selecting Auto EXR. Those preferring to take control can pick from:
• High Resolution mode where the sensor utilises the full 16 megapixel resolution for high quality results that can be printed out at A3-size without the need for any re-sizing using software.
• Dynamic Range mode where the camera employs dual capture technology to provide a range up to 1600% to provide a much improved Dynamic range. Two images are captured and then merged together to produce superb results on high contrast scenes.
• Signal to Noise mode utilises Pixel Fusion, doubling pixels up to increase sensitivity. Coupled with the BSI technology, this mode delivers superb images in low lighting conditions.
Read the full press release here.
Olympus PEN E-P2 now available in stylish silver
Next week the E-P2, until now only cloaked in classic black, will also be available in silver. The camera unites the power and performance of an SLR with the ease and spontaneity of a compact.To enrich photographic potential, the E-P2 includes an accessory port to clip on accessories such as an electronic viewfinder and a microphone adapter. It also enlivens creative impulses through two additional Art Filters and supplements ease of use with further innovative options. Now available in silver, like its predecessor the E-P1, the hybrid photo and HD Movie shooting Olympus E-P2 boldly brings fun and simplicity back in SLR quality. It’s a legend in the making – and available from mid May 2010 for £699.99 including the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 lens.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 £30,000 Amazon Price Blunder
No sooner did Panasonic announce their new Lumix DMC-G2 a host of online retailers put the new micro four third camera up for pre-order. Seems like Amazon think they can get away with charging £30,000 for it though. No, really it is bound to be a typo or holding price, but someone might just push the button :)
Commonwealth Games - We Are England Photo Competition
Get your photo gear out... Commonwealth Games England have today officially launched ‘We Are England’; a photography competition aimed at finding the ultimate photographs that best represent England in all of its glory. The competition is to celebrate everything about England and ‘Englishness’ ahead of the Commonwealth Games that take place later this year in Delhi. The winners will be exhibited at a top London ArtGallery.
Photographs can be of anything at all that represents England – from a historic English landmark, to a traditional English game taking place in a park, or even photographs taken live at an English sporting event. All it needs to do is encompass the spirit of England to those entering.
There are some amazing prizes on offer to win, including;
- A lunch hosted double Olympic Gold Medalist Dame Kelly Holmes
- Centre Court Wimbledon tickets
The ‘We Are England’ competition coincides with St. George’s day, and winners will also be invited to attend a champagne breakfast at the launch of the exhibition at the SW1 Gallery on Wednesday, April 21st, and will be joined by some of the top Commonwealth Games England athletes and representatives as well as members of the media. The exhibition of the winning photographs will run until Sunday, April 25th. Entrance will be free of charge to the public.
The competition will be split into three categories - a professional photographer category, an amateur photographer category for the 16 and under age group, and an amateur photographer category for the 17 and over age group. Entries are to be emailed toweareengland@threepipe.co.uk, and although there should only be one photograph per email, there is no limit to the number of entries that can be submitted.
The England team will be showcasing their new ‘We Are England’ brand logo at the Commonwealth Games in October – a rallying call for the nation to get behind the team - and the photography competition provides a great opportunity for the public to show what England means to them.
HOW TO ENTER
1. Choose your photograph you’d like to enter. It can be a new shot or a photo you have already taken as long as it hasn't previously been published. The photograph needs to be at least 4800 x 3600 pixels [16inches x 11 inches] at 300 dpi resolution, supplied in jpeg format compressed to a maximum file size of 5MB. No other formats will be accepted.
2. Attach it to an email with 'We are England photo competition' as the subject line. The email must contain your full name, the category you are entering in and the title of your photograph.
3. We ask you not to attach more than one photograph to any one email or your entry will not be valid. You may enter more than one photograph but each must be sent attached to its own email.
4. Send the email to weareengland@threepipe.co.uk before 5pm on Friday April 9th 2010.
5. Please read and ensure you understand the full competition rules before you enter.