Nikon is announcing their latest addition to their 1 series of interchangeable lens cameras: the Nikon J5. It’s got a very sleek and sort of retro look to it that may turn lots of heads. Like many new ILC cameras, it’s got a screen designed for taking selfies because the entire internet wants to see your beautiful face.
The Nikon J5 sports a BSI 20.8MP 1 inch sensor, can fire at 20fps at full resolution, has built-in WiFi, 171 contrast detection points, 105 phase detection focusing points, ISO 160-12,800, the 3 inch 1,037K dot LCD screen that can turn at 180 degrees, loads of creative modes, 1080p 60p HD video, 120p 720p HD video, timelapse mode that can shoot 300 images, an interval timer that shoot up to 999 images, and will come in either silver and white or silver and black.
The Nikon 1 J5 will be available inmultiple kit configurations. The J5 alongside the 1 NIKKOR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom lens will be available for a suggested retail price (SRP*) of $499.95, while a kit with both the 1 NIKKOR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom lens and 1 NIKKOR VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 will be available for $749.95 SRP* in Silver/Black and Silver/White only. Additionally, the Nikon 1 J5 will also be kitted with the 1 NIKKOR 10-100mm f/4-5.6 lens for $1,049.95 SRP* in Silver/Black and Silver/White only. The Nikon 1 J5 will be available soon, with exact timing still to be determined.
More photos of the new camera are after the jump.