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Nikon 1 S2 – always stay in the spotlight with a fast, compact, and stylish camera

Nikon has introduced the Nikon 1 S2, a stylish new model in the Nikon 1 line of fast and compact system cameras. Full of all the features you need to capture fast-moving action, this camera is exceptionally easy to use and looks great.

Nikon’s blazingly fast advanced hybrid autofocus system easily keeps you in focus, even on fast-moving subjects, and with the world’s fastest continuous shooting frame rate1 it captures split-second moments, capturing fast-moving action shots faster than you can react.

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Nikon’s world-renowned EXPEED imaging system, a 14.2-million-pixel CMOS sensor, a wide sensitivity range 200 to 12,800 ISO units ensure great image detail, and the new Creative Palette feature, which supports a variety of studio-quality art filters, helps turn an ordinary shot into a work of art.

The Nikon 1 S2 delivers consistently great quality in both stills and movies. Great for filming movies: always get smooth, crisp video. It also features new easy movie modes to create cinematic-quality video.

And with the new “Auto Image Capture” feature, you can automatically take great high-resolution photos while shooting video. The Nikon 1 S2 is fully compatible with lenses from the ever-expanding 1 NIKKOR lineup, making it easy to select any shooting angle. The camera comes with a 1 NIKKOR 11-27 zoom lens.5mm f/3.5-5.6, which delivers superb image quality and lets you start shooting immediately after purchase.

Jordi Brinkman, Nikon’s European marketing manager for the Nikon 1 compact system camera, said, “With the new Nikon 1 S2, you can get away with less fuss and more bad shots. Nikon’s new Nikon 1 greatly outperforms smartphones in terms of picture quality, and its continuous shooting speed outpaces even DSLRs.

With lightning-fast AF with phase detection, the camera is great for making movies, and its compatibility with a variety of Nikon 1 NIKKOR compact lenses lets you experiment with new camera angles. The Nikon 1 S2 is exceptionally easy to operate, compact and looks like a sleek, stylish accessory, so you can take it everywhere.

Stylish design and impressive features

The main feature of the Nikon 1 S2 is its superior image quality. The camera’s large 14.2-million-pixel CMOS sensor delivers HD detail in photos and movies in every situation, from shooting in bright sunlight to capturing atmospheric night scenery. This fast CX-format CMOS sensor is specially designed without an optical low-pass filter and features a wide light sensitivity range 200 to 12,800 ISO .

So you can get highly detailed images even in low-light conditions. And you can frame photos with no loss of detail, as well as sharpen your movies. This remarkably compact Nikon 1 S2 features Nikon’s two EXPEED 4A image processors, which help you quickly shoot impressive images and HD video. One for superior image quality and exceptional clarity, the other for consistently high performance and uninterrupted continuous shooting.

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Stunning speed, superb performance

Shoot faster than ever before and forget about blurry images: the Nikon 1 S2 focuses incredibly quickly and accurately on subjects, capturing even fleeting moments. It shoots faster than DSLRs and produces ten RAW images while shooting continuously at up to 20 frames per second with continuous autofocus. When selected

Focus lock on the first frame, shooting at up to 60 frames per second. Nikon’s Hybrid AF 1 system, which uses 135 AF points, gives photographers the ability to focus quickly on subjects and capture amazing moments that last only fractions of a second with precision. 73 phase-detect AF points the same type of AF used in DSLRs are evenly positioned in the center of the screen, so you can focus on spectacular events as well as shoot high-sharp movies.

Contrast-detecting AF points at the edge of the frame. They allow you to achieve exceptionally sharp detail even in difficult lighting conditions. This camera allows you to shoot instantly, and the 1 NIKKOR 11-27 zoom lens.5mm f/3.5-5.6 makes sure you’re always ready to capture the unexpected. Just twist the lens to turn the camera on and retract it to turn it off.

Easy operation, minimalist design

The Nikon 1 S2 is always ready to shoot. It’s so easy to operate, you won’t waste a minute adjusting features and you won’t miss a shot. With innovative technology that does all the hard work for you, this camera makes shooting much easier and allows the photographer to focus more on creativity.

Whether you’re shooting a snapshot or taking your time working on an artistic portrait, the large 7.5cm, 460k resolution LCD monitor. Points allow you to frame and view images effortlessly. The F-button now gives instant access to the function menu, so photographers can quickly adjust shooting or playback settings. Extremely simple menus with intuitive icons and conveniently located buttons make it quick and easy to change modes, adjust basic settings and apply various effects.

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The magic of video

Simply press a button and high-quality Full HD video recording begins. The Nikon 1 S2 is great for shooting movies, making it easy to capture perfectly smooth, cinematic-quality footage. Like all Nikon 1 series cameras, the Nikon 1 S2 lets you take high-resolution photos while shooting video with a single press of the shutter-release button.

Nikon’s new “Auto Image Capture” feature analyzes each frame, then automatically creates photos based on your choice of the best conditions. Bring the action into street scenes with Speed Shot make time flow by using the frame-by-frame animation effect with Frame Change or create evocative 4-second movies that can be stitched together in eight frames for longer recordings.

Nikon 1 innovations

Nikon 1 Series innovations let you create great shots quickly and apply unusual effects effortlessly. The “Capture the Best Moment” mode that users love so much is now complemented by Nikon’s Active Select feature. Capture up to ten full resolution photos in less than a second and save the best ones afterwards.

The all-new Creative Palette feature, available in the camera’s Creative mode, lets you apply studio-quality artistic filters to your photos before you take them. Brightness, saturation and white balance are adjusted as you switch between effects. Rotate the multi selector to see what your shot will look like right on the screen.

Expandable system

Nikon’s premium 1 NIKKOR lenses open up new shooting possibilities. All 1 NIKKOR lenses deliver sharp images and are also optimized for video. With their compact size and light weight, they increase the convenience and portability of the Nikon 1 system while providing superior image quality.

The 1 NIKKOR VR 30-110mm lens is great for capturing distant subjects, the compact and stylish 1 NIKKOR VR 10-100mm zoom lens with wide-angle capability provides incredible flexibility, and the premium 1 NIKKOR 18.5mm lens lets you create spectacular portraits with beautifully blurred backgrounds.

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Key Features

Its large CMOS sensor with 14.2 million pixels and no optical low pass filter produces sharp, crisp images with great detail at high speed.

Sensitivity 200-12,800 ISO units: The auto-sensitivity setting range is 200-6400 ISO units, and it can be expanded up to 12,800 ISO units. Innovative noise reduction system ensures clear images when shooting at 12,800 ISO.

EXPEED 4A: Capable of capturing spectacular images and HD video at high speed.

Easy operation: responsiveness, accuracy and automatic smart features. 7.5 cm large, 460k resolution LCD monitor. points, simple menus and conveniently located buttons.

Advanced Hybrid AF: 135-point AF. By selecting 73 phase-detecting points, the photographer can focus incredibly quickly and accurately on moving subjects.

Lightning quick: Capture ten RAW images at up to 20fps with continuous AF or up to 60fps with focus lock on the first frame.

The magic of movies: shooting Full HD 1080p movies aspect ratio of 16 : 9 at 60p. Electronic VR lets you blur-free HD video capture at 1080/30p or 720/30p. Also supports super slow motion at 400 or 1200 frames per second.

Take still photos while recording video: High-resolution photos can be taken during movie recording simply by pressing the shutter-release button or using the Auto Image Capture function, which automatically takes photos when conditions are right.

Cinematic video modes: Time Lapse, Time Lapse, Frame Change, and 4-second videos.

Real-time image control: easily freeze a moment, make lighting adjustments or create a blurred background, then take a picture when the image looks right.

Nikon 1 innovations: “Capturing the Best Moment” with the new “Active Select” and “Intelligent Shot Selection” functions , “Momentary Motion Shot”.

“Creative Palette: Studio-quality artistic filters that can be selected with the camera’s multi selector and applied before shooting.

Portable Nikon 1 design: stylish, minimalist design. Incredibly compact and lightweight, it comes in four colors: snow white, matte black, bright red and bright yellow.

1 NIKKOR lens included: ultra-compact 1 NIKKOR 11-27 zoom lens.5mm f/3.5-5.6 allows you to take great pictures with absolutely no preparation.

WU-1a wireless adapter: This optional adapter makes it easy to transfer high-quality photos taken with your Nikon 1 camera to your smart device and share them immediately.2

Accessories

* WP-N3 Waterproof Case: Shot in depths down to 45m. Suitable for use with the Nikon 1 J4 or Nikon 1 S2, fitted with the 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm PD-ZOOM or 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm.

* SB-N10 Speedlight underwater flash: A compact flash that provides additional powerful illumination in semi-dark underwater photography.

* Nikon 1 camera body cases and camera and lens case kits: Protects your camera or camera with lens attached. You can shoot while wearing the case

For the camera body. Each carrying case has an ergonomically shaped grip to hold it securely in place while you shoot.

* FT1 mount adapter: The ability to attach a NIKKOR lens to a Nikon 1 DSLR camera.

Supplied accessories

* The EN-EL22 lithium-ion rechargeable battery

* MH-29 battery charger

* Photography software: View NX2

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Notes:

1. World’s fastest continuous shooting speed approx. 20 fps with AF as of April 10, 2014. Based on Nikon research.

2. Compatible with Android™ and iOS smart devices. Wireless Mobile Utility, available as a free download from Google Play™ and iTunes®, must be installed on your smart device before use. Android, Google, Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google Corporation.

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Comments: 2
  1. Benjamin Russell

    The Nikon 1 S2 camera sounds impressive with its fast, compact, and stylish design. However, I’m curious to know more about its performance. How does it handle different shooting conditions and what are some standout features that make it a great choice for photography enthusiasts?

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    1. Avalon

      The Nikon 1 S2 camera performs well in various shooting conditions due to its impressive features. It has a quick autofocus system that allows for fast and accurate capture, even in challenging situations. The camera’s EXPEED 4A image processor ensures high-quality images with rich colors and low noise. Additionally, its wide ISO sensitivity range enables shooting in low-light environments. The camera’s burst shooting mode captures up to 20 continuous shots per second, perfect for capturing fast-moving subjects. It also offers a variety of creative modes and Special Effects options, allowing photography enthusiasts to explore their creativity. Overall, the Nikon 1 S2 camera provides excellent performance and offers standout features that make it a great choice for photography enthusiasts.

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