Strong performance, Smart technology, Feature rich, Very fast
Expensive for target market, ISO and other frequently used features buried in menu
Here’s a product that will either push you to spend or spend a ton of time trying to find a cheaper equally stellar replacement. The performance and options are undeniable. But that price tag may reassert the archaic fear that this camera will steal their...
Abstract: As is tradition, InsideHW is trying once again to aid you in the chase for the new camera to carry along during the summer holidays. It’s all but easy to opt for a particular model that would suit you perfectly. This is almost never the case anyway, b...
Was this review helpful?
-
Published: 2012-06-29, Author: Jeremy , review by: camcorderinfo.com
The V1 has a light and compact design that does put less pressure on your wrist during long video shots, but its lack of an articulated LCD and focus ring don't make for a very fun video recording experience. The camera does have a responsive and sile...
Here's a product that will either push you to spend or spend a ton of time trying to find a cheaper...
Was this review helpful?
(80%)
Published: 2012-05-08, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Eye-level electronic viewfinder. Fast, accurate autofocus. Silent operation. Expansion port. Excellent high ISO performance.
Expensive. No built-in flash. Very limited lens selection. Few physical controls
The Nikon V1 is priced like a high-end mirrorless camera and delivers solid performance, but doesn't offer the level of controls or lens options that demanding photographers require....
Abstract: Forum Login When it was announced in September of 2011, the Nikon 1 System somehow passed me by. I saw the press announcement, looked at the size of the sensor and the specs, and thought – not my cup of tea. That's OK. My interest and needs are not ...
Good still image quality, RAW shooting capability, Builtin viewfinder
Expensive, Optional grip blocks battery, Loss of AF with FT1 adapter
The J1 and V1 share much of the same hardware for still image and video production, along with menus, shooting modes and almost every other quantifiable feature. Both produce good still and video image quality, with decent high ISO noise performance con...