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| Model Name: | Nikon J2 |
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
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| General | |
| Model Number: | J2 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $549.95 |
| Street Price: | $549.99 |
| Date Available: | 2012-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
13.9 oz
(395 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.2 x
2.4 x
1.2 in. (106 x 61 x 30 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Aptina |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1 inch |
| Sensor size: | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.41 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.7x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 54 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.3 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 363 |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 3200 x 560 (1.8 MP, Other), 1024 x 3200 (3.3 MP, Other), 6400 x 560 (3.6 MP, Other), 1024 x 6400 (6.6 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 60.0 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p) 640x240 (400) 320x120 (1200) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound |
| Composite Video Out: | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Nikon 1 |
| Lens: | 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 81mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 10 - 30mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Filter Thread: | 40.5mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas, center 73 support phase-detect), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | |
| Focus Peaking: | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | |
| Top Deck Display: | No |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/16000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | New Creative Mode includes Easy Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait. |
| Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent. |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/60 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound |
| Included Memory: | 0.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 |
| Connections (extended): | HDMI out (Type C, Mini) |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 60.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | |
| Startup Time: | |
| Play -> Record Time: | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL20 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | High resolution 921K-dot LCD, metallic body, new Creative Mode includes Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portraits. Available in Black, White, Silver, Pink, Deep Red and Orange. |
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