Following the recent announcement of two interchangeable lenses with variable focal length, Nikon prepared a new mirrorless digital camera in the Nikon line 1 – Nikon 1 J2. This new model is the result of upgrading Nikon J1 which was released last year. In particular, the new device uses a metal casing, LCD display with high resolution, more features are also available.
Announced new product Nikon 1 J2 is equipped with 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor format, CX (13.2 x 8.8 mm, the crop factor 2.7) and the GPU EXPEED 3. Also available are Auto Focus System Advanced Hybrid Autofocus with 73 points, pop-up flash, 3-inch display with a resolution of 921 thousand pixels. It is noted that the camera is capable of performing continuous shooting at up to 10 frames per second, with the active autofocus and up to 60 frames per second with a focus on blocking the first shot. In addition to the automatic shooting mode and the preset settings of genre available in Nikon 1 J2 camera to the user an opportunity to adjust the exposure (P, S, A, M). Predefined set of creative filters, Creative Mode allows you to change the pictures without a computer. The device also supports video recording resolution of 1080p.
Together with Nikon 1 J2 it was also announced that it comes with new interchangeable lens with variable focal length of a NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6. It allows a 2.5-fold optical zoom (30-74 mm in 35mm film equivalent), and thus has a compact size. In addition, users are an optional accessory for the Nikon camera series Nikon 1. Thus, the owners of these cameras will be able to use the Waterproof Case WP-N1 for underwater use, which can withstand immersion to a depth of 40 meters. Case can be used with Nikon cameras a J1 and J2 with a NIKKOR lens set 10-30mm.
According to available information, mirrorless digital camera Nikon 1 J2 in a kit with a lens, a NIKKOR 10-30mm will go on sale in September for a suggested retail price of about $ 550. The new lens is a NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 is available for purchase in late September for about $ 190. At the same time, the waterproof case WP-N1 will be available at a suggested retail price of about $750. So, if you are looking for something new in digital cameras with affordable price then Nikon 1 J2 could be the good decision for you.