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January 27, 2013

When working with light, try to keep it off to the side or behind your subject. Light coming in at an angle almost always makes for a more interesting photo, creating patterns and shapes that straight-on light doesn’t.

January 26, 2013

Jump for fun. Have your kids line up for a picture. As the photographer, get low, and get ready to shoot. Have the kids all jump in the air at the same time. Capturing them mid jump can bring out their true personalities.

January 25, 2013

When shooting in bright sand or snow, experiment with the exposure compensation settings (the +/- button) on your camera. Set it for +1 to make the image brighter, which often will make sand or snow look better.

January 24, 2013

Carry your camera manual, especially if your camera is new. When traveling you'll probably have a chance to try some new shots. It can also be the time you’re likely to forget the function of a particular button. Or you may just want to explore all the cool things today’s cameras offer.

January 23, 2013

Protect your SLR lenses. Get a good UV, Skylight or Neutral Clear filter for the front of every lens. This will help protect the expensive front piece of glass in your lens. When you get in dirty or rainy conditions, you'll be wiping the filter clear instead of risking the front element.

January 22, 2013

In bright sunlight, when you may be focusing on the sky, set your exposure compensation for -1 to darken the image and the sky. This adjusts the meter to allow less light into the exposure. If you have a subject in the foreground, make sure he doesn’t become too dark.

January 21, 2013

If you’re taking really important photos that you won’t be able to recreate, bracket your exposures to ensure the photos look great. Most Nikon digital cameras have an exposure-bracketing mode that you can set. It is faster if you let the camera do the bracketing, instead of you having to snap a photo, change the exposure, snap another frame, change it again, and snap a new frame.

January 20, 2013

When photographing a lot of people at a party, use your camera’s Smart Portrait System to help you get better pictures. The blink mode lets you know if your subjects blinked, and the smile timer can snap the photo when the camera sees that your subjects are smiling.

January 19, 2013

If you’re using a GPS-enabled COOLPIX digital camera and are on vacation and not sure where to go next, check out the POI (Points of Interest) feature which will let you know of landmarks that are nearby to your location.

January 18, 2013

Use the pet scene mode when photographing cats and dogs. If your camera doesn’t have a pet mode, disable the audible beeps and focus assist lamps while photographing them so the lights and sounds aren’t a distraction.

January 17, 2013

Successful close-ups of babies often involve eye contact. Focus on the eyes. Use a longer lens, or a macro lens, and get in tight on the eyes and nose.

January 16, 2013

Like the look of HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography but not sure you’d be able to pull off the technique? A number of Nikon cameras have a built-in HDR mode where the camera does the hard work for you. Check your manual to see if your specific camera offers this feature.

January 15, 2013

Looking for inspiration for your photography? Look no further than Learn & Explore, the area on the Nikonusa.com website that is packed full of educational articles, how-to tutorials and inspirational pieces on all sorts of photography topics.

January 14, 2013

Take a moment to look at the photo framed in the viewfinder or LCD before you snap it. Make sure you can see over the tops of your subject’s heads, and all the way to their feet if you’re taking a full-length portrait. It is easy to cut off part of a person if you’re in a rush to snap a picture.

January 13, 2013

Sometimes you just need to throw out the rules. Tilt the camera for different angles and unique compositions. An old filmmaking term is called “Dutch Tilt” (made famous by Alfred Hitchcock). As long as something is recognizable, it will work.

January 12, 2013

Compose photos using the “rule of thirds.” Think of the frame as being broken into nine rectangles (like a tic-tac-toe grid over the picture). Place your subject at one of the intersections of the lines for a more visually stimulating photo.

January 11, 2013

Photograph pets at their eye level—then try photographing them from way up high or down low for a really unique image.

January 10, 2013

To get the starburst effect you often see in photos, use the smallest aperture possible on your camera (this is usually f/16 or f/22) and shoot towards the sun. Shooting towards the sun will cause you to see flare in an image sometimes but this can add interest to your image. Shoot a bunch of frames—capturing the starburst with and without flare.

January 9, 2013

Add drama to an image by shooting when the shadows are long and deep. Try to photograph just a person or object’s shadow for a unique image.

January 8, 2013

When you want to tell a story with your photographs, take multiple pictures—close-ups, wide-angle views, different perspectives. A photo essay can include as few as three photos or as many as it takes to fully document a subject, and will often tell a better story than just one image.

January 7, 2013

Adding objects—man-made or natural—to a landscape will add interest and scale.

January 6, 2013

When shooting video of an event, add interviews for a unique viewpoint. Shooting a birthday party—talk to the birthday boy or girl; shooting your kids sport—interview them or the coach—at a wedding—ask the bride and groom to comment.

January 5, 2013

When shooting food, simple compositions are always better. Zoom into the dish so you don’t capture the table, or zoom tighter so you don’t even see the plate. If you’re taking a shot of your meal at a restaurant, move some of the cutlery or glassware out of the frame for a better shot. It will only take you a moment to do so.

January 4, 2013

Use contrast to separate a subject from its background. A light subject will stand out against a dark background and visa-versa.

January 3, 2013

The eyes, it is said, are the windows to the soul. Capture the personality of your subject, through his/her eyes. Make sure you can see them by zooming in on your subject or moving in close to her.

January 2, 2013

One of the rules of composition says that horizon lines should not be placed in the center of an image, but closer to the top or bottom of the frame. Sometimes rules are meant to be broken. When you’re photographing a subject and its reflection, its perfectly fine to place the horizon in the center of the frame.

January 1, 2013

Be creative with your posing of groups. Don't just line everybody up. Use the steps or the arm of a couch to experiment with some people standing and others sitting. Have kids sitting in laps or someone sitting on the floor or kneeling. Mix it up.

January 1, 2013

Happy New Year! Kick off the New Year by giving yourself a photo project. Shoot a photo a day; document the changing seasons; or learn more about photography and how your camera works.

December 31, 2012

New Years Eve is a fun holiday and a great time to take lots of photographs as you celebrate the coming of the New Year.

December 30, 2012

Placing a person into a scene will almost always add interest, and can also provide scale.

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Step up to the astounding speed, precision and creative capabilities of the Nikon 1 system. Shoot razor-sharp images, no matter how fast your subject is moving. Simultaneously record Full HD 1080p videos and full-resolution still images in any light. Swap lenses and discover exciting new perspectives. Break free of limitations and capture your world like never before.

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Step up to the Nikon 1 system and start capturing all the moments that matter to you, as outstanding photos, HD videos and Motion Snapshots. Streamlined for value, the Nikon 1 S1 balances the exceptional speed and image quality of the Nikon 1 system with innovative new features for catching the best shots and inspiring your creativity. Swap lenses for exciting new views, add creative effects, simultaneously capture video and stills and so much more. Remarkably easy to use and brilliantly designed, the Nikon 1 S1 will have you taking more—and better—photos than ever.

Say goodbye to blurry, out-of-focus images

Shoot faster than ever for crystal-clear photos and Full HD videos

The Nikon 1 S1 focuses and shoots faster than any camera you've ever used. While everyone else is framing their first shot, you'll already have captured a dozen great photos. Trying to catch a fast-moving subject? Fire a blazing-fast 15 shots per second and turn an instant of action into an amazing sequence of photos. And don't worry about camera shake—electronic Vibration Reduction keeps your shots steady even when your hands are not.

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Catch the shots that matter

So many ways to capture once-in-a-lifetime moments

The best moments are made and missed in an instant, so the Nikon 1 S1 gives you every advantage for catching them. Want to capture a baby's smile? Turn on Smart Photo Selector and take your shot. The Nikon 1 S1 will record 20 frames, then pick the best ones. Trying to catch your favorite little leaguer rounding second base? Turn on Slow View and see live action in slow motion, then easily freeze exactly the moment you want to remember.

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Go beyond the still photo

Simultaneously record Full HD 1080p video and still photos

Your creativity isn't limited to still photos with Nikon 1 cameras. A single press of a button and you'll be recording dazzling Full HD 1080p video with stereo sound. See something that would make a great still image while you're recording? Simultaneously shoot full-resolution photos without missing a beat. Get the best of both worlds.

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With the Nikon 1 S1, you'll never have to wait to share your shots. Add Nikon's WU-1b Wireless Adapter (sold separately), and instantly transfer your photos, videos or Motion Snapshots to your smartphone or tablet. Then share them as usual—by email, text message or by uploading them to your favorite photo-sharing websites. It couldn't be easier!

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Capture the essence of a moment with Motion Snapshot, a unique blend of motion, stills and sound that can be shared as .MOV files or arranged into a slideshow. Add artistic flare with the Nikon 1's Creative Mode—shoot in black & white, highlight a single color in an image or create expansive panoramas. Use Live Image Control to preview the effects of Background Softening, Brightness Control, Motion Control or Active D-Lighting while shooting.

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Spend more time creating and less time fussing with your camera. The Nikon 1 S1's high-resolution 3.0-inch 460,000-dot LCD and remarkably simple menus and buttons make it easy to change modes, adjust key settings or apply effects. In no time at all, you'll be shooting with confidence.

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Specifications

Type

Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lenses
Lens Mount

Nikon 1 mount
Picture Angle

Approx. 2.7x lens focal length (Nikon CX format)
Effective Pixels

10.1 million
Sensor Size

13.2mm x 8.8mm
Image Sensor Format

CX
Image Sensor Type

CMOS
Total Pixels

12.0 million
Dust-reduction system

Dust Shield
Image Area (pixels)

Still Images (3:2 aspect ratio)
3,872 x 2,592
2,896 x 1,944
1,936 x 1,296
Still images (aspect ratio 16:9)
3,840 × 2,160 (Motion Snapshot mode or 1,080/60i, 1,080/30p selected in advanced movie mode)
1,280 × 720 (720/60p, 720/30p selected in advanced movie mode)
File Format

Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) compression
Picture Control

Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Portrait
Landscape
Selected Picture Control can be modified
User-customizable Settings
Storage Media

SD
SDHC
SDXC
Card Slot

1 Secure Digital (SD)
File System

Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
PictBridge
Viewfinder

LCD
Lens Aperture

electronically controlled
Shutter type

Electronic Shutter
Fastest Shutter Speed

1/16,000 sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed

30 sec.
Flash Sync Speed

Up to 1/60 sec.
Bulb Shutter Setting

Yes
Shutter Release Modes

Single-frame [S] mode
Continuous
Self-timer mode
Frame Advance Rate

Approx. 5, 15, 30, or 60 fps
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution

15 frames per second with AF; 30/60 fps with focus locked on first frame
Self-timer

2, 5, 10 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
Remote Control Modes

WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter
Exposure Metering System

TTL metering using image sensor
Metering Method

Matrix
Center-weighted: Meters 4.5mm circle in center of frame
Spot: Meters 2mm circle centered on select focus area
Exposure Modes

Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Scene Auto Selector
Scene Modes

Portrait
Landscape
Night Landscape
Night Portrait
Close-up
Auto
Shooting Modes

Advanced movie mode (includes slow motion)
Auto Photo mode
Best Moment Capture mode (includes Slow View and Smart Photo Selector)
Creative mode (including: P, S, A, M, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Backlighting, Soft, Miniature Effect, and Selective Color)
Motion Snapshot (16:9)
Exposure Compensation

±3 EV in increments of 1/3EV
Exposure Lock

Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
ISO Sensitivity

100-6400
Active D-Lighting

On
Off
Autofocus System

Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
AF-assist illuminator
AF-area mode

Single-point AF: 135 focus areas; the center 73 areas support phase-detection AF
Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas
Subject tracking
Face-priority AF
Focus Lock

Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single AF)
Focus Modes

Auto (AF)
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Full-time Servo (AF-F)
Manual Focus (MF)
Built-in Flash

Yes
Guide Number

5/16 (m/ft ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) Approx.
Flash Control

i-TTL flash control using image sensor available
Flash Mode

Auto
Auto with red-eye reduction
Fill-flash
Fill-flash with Slow sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with Slow sync
Rear curtain sync
Rear curtain with slow sync
Slow sync with red-eye reduction
Off
Flash Compensation

-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Flash-ready indicator

Lights when built-in flash unit is fully charged
White Balance

Auto
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Cloudy
Shade
Preset Manual
Underwater
All except preset manual with fine tuning
Movie Metering

TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Movie Metering method

Matrix
Center-weighted: Meters 4.5mm circle in center of frame
Spot: Meters 2mm circle centered on select focus area
Movie File Format

MOV
Movie Video Compression

H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Movie Audio recording format

AAC
Movie Audio recording device

Built-in stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
Movie

HD: 1920 x 1080/60i
HD: 1920 x 1080/30p
HD: 1280 x 720/60p
HD: 1280 x 720/30p
Slow-motion: 640 x 240/400fps
Slow-motion: 320 x 120/1200fps
Motion Snapshot: 1,280 x 720/60p (plays at 24p)
Audio file format: ACC
Movie file format: MOV
Monitor Size

3.0 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution

460,000 Dots
Monitor Type

TFT-LCD with brightness adjustment
Interface

USB: Hi-speed USB
HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Supported Languages

Arabic
Bengali
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hindi
Hungarian
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese (European and Brazilian)
Romanian
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Tamil
Thai
Turkish
Ukrainian
Vietnamese
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings

Yes
World Time Setting

Yes
Battery / Batteries

EN-EL20 Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge)

220 shots (CIPA)
AC Adapter

EH-5b AC Adapter
Requires EP-5C Power Supply Connector
Tripod Socket

1/4 in.
Approx. Dimensions

Width 4.0 in. (102mm)
Height 2.4 in. (60.5mm)
Depth 1.2 in. (29.7mm)
Excluding projections.
Approx. Weight

6.9oz. (197g)
camera body only
Operating Environment

32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Less than 85% humidity (no condensation)
Supplied Accessories
- EN-EL20 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-27 Battery Charger
- UC-E15 USB Cable
- BF-N1000 Body Cap
- AN-N1000 Strap
- ViewNX 2
- Short Movie Creator CD
- User's Manual
- Reference Manual CD

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One Lens Kit

Step up to the Nikon 1 system with the Nikon 1 S1 and matching 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm standard lens. The Nikon 1 system's innovative features will amaze you with how simple it is to get great pictures.

Kit Includes:

Nikon-1-S1-Red Camera Body
1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 - Red

Nikon-1-S1-White Camera Body
1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 - White

Nikon-1-S1-Black Camera Body
1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 - Black

Nikon-1-S1-Pink Camera Body
1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 - Pink

Nikon-1-S1-Khaki Camera Body
1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 - Khaki

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Two Lens Kit

Expand your picture taking possibilities with the Nikon 1 S1 and two matching lenses—the 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm zoom and the 1 NIKKOR 30-110mm telephoto zoom lens. The 11-27.5mm zoom will let you take breathtaking landscape views while the 30-110mm zoom will let you get up close (almost 300mm equivalent on 35mm format!) and shoot detailed close-ups of the most distant subjects.

Kit Includes:

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Product Number: 27629

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Have fun and express yourself creatively with a wide range of accessories, including cases in matching colors.

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Break free of limitations and capture your world like never before.

Say goodbye to blurry, out-of-focus images

Shoot faster than ever for crystal-clear photos and Full HD videos

Catch the shots that matter

So many ways to capture once-in-a-lifetime moments

Go beyond the still photo

Simultaneously record Full HD 1080p video and still photos

Share your creations anytime, anywhere

Wireless sharing to your smartphone or tablet

Put your creativity on display

Master the camera in no time

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