The Nikon 1 V1 is an interchangeable-lens digital camera that's been designed to perfectly combine compact size, high speed image capture and outstanding image quality. Designed with a viewfinder for a more traditional shooting style, the Nikon V1 has a stylish magnesium alloy exterior so it looks great as well as taking great photos.

Combining a powerful CX format CMOS sensor, Nikon 1 mount and the ultra fast EXPEED 3 image processing engine (designed specifically for the Nikon 1), the Nikon 1 delivers cutting-edge performance in a compact, stylish and lightweight body.

Add life to your photographs with Motion Snapshot. With this unique setting you can capture a still image and a 1-second movie vignette to make a 2.5 second slow motion movie, then combines it with the still image and one of 4 available background tunes.

Nikon 1 V1 features the world's fastest continuous shooting. AF-S mode is the optimal way to shoot stationary subjects with its continuous shooting speed of 60fps. In AF-A mode, Nikon 1's highly advanced autofocus technology will constantly track the subject to capture a series of super sharp images at 10fps. This ingenious feature will help you capture even the most difficult shots e.g. children playing, pets or wildlife in motion or sporting events.

Never miss one of life's great moments. Smart Photo Selector makes it easy to take brilliant photographs, simply press down on the shutter-release button to begin recording 20 images at high speed. The camera then automatically stores 5 great shots and chooses the best one, or take your pick from the other four shots.

Customise the look and feel of your images on the fly with Picture Control. This system gives you the flexibity to the control and adjust image settings to suit your preferences. Take your pick from 6 different settings: vivid, monochrome, neutral, standard, landscape and portrait. The included 1 NIKKOR 10-30mm zoom lens is perfect for capturing the scene in great detail and vivid colour.

The Nikon 1 V1 features a 1.44M-dot high-resolution electronic viewfinder with an approximate 100% frame coverage. Its exclusive colour filter will prevent colour breakup and EVF efficiently and seamlessly reproduces moving subjects. View all your photos and videos on the LCD monitor with crystal clear resolution, the 3-inch 920k-dot LCD monitor features protection glass and a wide viewing angle.

Capture stunning full HD movies (1980 x 1080 60i) while still having the option to take high-resolution still images. The powerful 1 NIKKOR lens gives you the freedom to be creative with both images and movies. While you're recording a movie, simply press the shutter-release button to capture high-resolution still images with no interruption or having to change modes. - A.D.

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