Nikon 1 AW1 User manual

I AM THE NIKON 1

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Nikon 1
Full speed ahead
More than just a new type of
camera, the ever-expanding
Nikon 1 lineup oers a whole new
way to capture the speed of life.
Delivering intelligence and beauty
at world-beating speeds, our small,
fast, and powerful Nikon 1 system
cameras make it easy to vividly
catch the memorable moments in
your nonstop life.
Thanks to Nikon’s next-generation
EXPEED 3A dual image
processor, data is processed
incredibly quickly. Performance
is exceptionally fast, which lets
you shoot amazing images and
Full HD movies in exciting new
ways. Meanwhile, wireless transfer
methods let you share the high-
quality photos you shoot.

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The super-high-speed CMOS sensor
boasts a high megapixel count and ISO
light sensitivity for more detailed shots
in low light. Nikon’s advanced hybrid
autofocus system delivers the world’s
shortest release time lag1
, and features
stunningly accurate autofocus tracking for
wide coverage across the frame. Features
like Motion Snapshot and Best Moment
Capture make the most of the camera’s
phenomenal speed and reward you with
unique images of your active life.
On top of these technological advances,
the irresistible Nikon 1 AW1 joins the
range with a waterproof, shockproof,
dustproof, and freeze-proof construction!
With a tough stainless steel front panel,
it looks stunning and feels solid in your
hands, plus you can take it anywhere—
literally.
To complete the new lineup, two new
water- and shockproof 1 NIKKOR AW
lenses have been crafted specifically
for the Nikon 1 AW1. Meanwhile, the
complete range of 1 NIKKOR lenses
functions perfectly with all Nikon 1
cameras—giving you the power to
record still images and movies without
compromise. The optional FT1 mount
adapter allows you to use NIKKOR D-SLR
lenses, making the Nikon 1 system as
flexible as it is fast.
I AM THE SPEED OF LIFE

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The Nikon 1 interchangeable lens compact system camera: I AM THE SPEED OF LIFE 2
The Nikon 1 AW1: I AM STRONG AND IRRESISTIBLE 8
Waterproof, shockproof, and freeze-proof 10
Handsome looks 12
Touch, tilt, and shoot 16
Keep track of your adventures 17
Spot-on shooting 18
Incredible speed 19
Don’t wait to share your adventures 20
Motion Snapshot 22
Best Moment Capture 22
Auto Mode 23
Creative Mode 23
Action time! 24
Table of contents

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1 NIKKOR lenses
1 NIKKOR AW 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6 26
1 NIKKOR AW 10mm f/2.8 28
Expand your possibilities 32
Mount Adapter FT1 32
1 NIKKOR 10mm f/2.8 33
1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8 33
1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 33
1 NIKKOR VR 6.7–13mm f/3.5–5.6 34
1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 34
1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6 34
1 NIKKOR VR 30–110mm 35
1 NIKKOR VR 10–100mm f/4.0–5.6 35
1 NIKKOR VR 10–100mm PD-ZOOM 35
Nikon 1 AW1 system accessories 36
Nikon. Your guide to underwater adventures. 38
Technical Specifications: Nikon 1 AW1 40
Technical Specifications: 1 NIKKOR lenses 42

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Nikon 1 AW1
Be first among equals.
Shoot at the speed of life.

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Nikon 1 AW1
Drop me, plunge me, freeze me, adore me.
Life doesn’t have a replay button. To
catch it, you need a camera that can keep
up. From the epic to the everyday, the
handsome Nikon 1 AW1 can capture
all the action. Whatever Mother Nature
might have in store, this system camera
keeps on performing so you’ll never miss
the moments you don’t want to forget.
Small enough to carry everywhere,
and fast enough to leap into action
in the blink of an eye, the waterproof,
shockproof, dustproof, and freeze-proof
construction means you can capture your
life’s stories in places you wouldn’t dare
bring your old camera. And thanks to
the sophisticated minimalist design,
the Nikon 1 AW1 won’t look out of place
at a chic city event either.
Nikon 1 features like Motion Snapshot
and Best Moment Capture will reward
you with unique images. If movies are
your thing, Advanced Movie Mode lets
you capture stunningly crisp Full HD
footage. The CX-format CMOS sensor
oers a 14.2-megapixel resolution,
and the ISO range goes up to 6400
for beautiful low-light detail.
The astonishingly fast autofocus system
delivers spot-on photos and smooth
movies, no matter what or where you’re
shooting. And when the action really
gets going, there’s no need to stand on
the sidelines and watch: You can capture
the fun from up close with blazingly
fast, continuous, full-resolution shots—all
without worrying about the camera
getting dusty, wet, or knocked out of your
hands. To share your favourites, simply
plug the optional WU-1b Wireless Mobile
Adapter into your camera and send your
photos directly to your smartphone or
tablet.
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I AM
STRONG AND IRRESISTIBLE

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Waterproof
Take the plunge with the Nikon 1 AW1. Simply
attach one of the dedicated waterproof
1 NIKKOR AW lenses, and you can capture
high-quality photos and movies as far down
as 15 m underwater.
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Whether you’re scuba diving or out on a
sailing trip, rubber sealing at critical points on
the camera—as well as an O-ring for the lens
mount—protect the system from water and
dust. You’re free to snap the wonders under
the sea, or film the leaders in the yacht race,
without a care in the world.