Low image noise until ISO 800, Usable up to ISO 6400, Excellent metering system, Realistic image colors, Good whitebalance, Ultrafast autofocus with moderate to good light, Quick and responsive, Excellent EVF with EyeStart sensor, Sharp and crisp LCD, Nea
Slow autofocus in low light, Limited dynamic range, Shottoshot times longer than average, Limited selection of lenses, Few external controls, AF and MF sounds get recorded during video, Adjustment of EC not shown until set, Not ExposurePriority on EVF or
The interface of the V1 is somewhat unusual and designed for beginning photographers. While this camera offers full manual controls, including PASM modes and custom white-balance, changing these require a trip through the menu system. Still, the V1 always...
Good image quality (comparable to 12MP Micro Four Thirds sensor output), Very good, print-ready JPEGs - nice color reproduction, and a good balance of NR/detail, Fast and accurate phase-detection tracking AF as part of adaptive 'Hybrid' AF system, Exceptional continuous shooting rates - up to 60 fps, Effective (automatic) in-camera correction of fringing/CA and vignetting in JPEG files, Smart P
Conservative Auto ISO behavior can result in dangerously slow shutter speeds indoors (especially frustrating for social photography and continuous-advance shots of indoor sports), No 'live' simulation of exposure compensation, nor on-screen histogram, Few direct access buttons and no 'quick menu' - some basic exposure parameters (such as ISO, white balance and exposure mode) can only be accesse
Many photographers within Nikon's sizeable user base had been eagerly anticipating the camera giant's move into mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, and a lot of them reacted with disappointment when the curtain parted on the 1 System in late 2011...
Abstract: Nikon's entry into the mirrorless interchangeable lens market late last year was widely anticipated, but the products that were finally announced took a lot of people by surprise...
Abstract: A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK? Nikon has introduced a third sensor format for its compact system camera (CSC) as it deliberately tries to keep some distance from its D-SLRs. Consequently, though, its V1 model is something of a mixed bag.Video functionality is...
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Published: 2012-09-30, Author: Nick , review by: macworld.com.au
Beautiful photos; great 1080p video
Shooting modes buried in menus; camera doesn't preview changes to settings on LCD, $999 (10-30mm lens); $1099 (10-30mm & 30-110mm lenses)
Generally good build quality, Easy to use, Fun Motion Snapshot mode, 60fps continuous shooting, Image quality good
Smaller sensor than CSCs, Exposure changed via menu, Flimsy multi control dial, Image quality can't match Micro Four Thirds cameras'
The higher resolution screen, EVF, hotshoe and choice of shutter types mean that the Nikon V1 is more likely to attract the attention of the enthusiast photographer than the J1 is.Which means it sells in smaller numbers than the popular J1 which has toppe...
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Published: 2011-11-09, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
The image quality is excellent, particularly in RAW mode. The lenses are sharp with good resolution at all focal lengths. The extended depth of field — a function of the smaller sensor — will be a boon to most people and an irritant to those who want outo
The price. Manual focus is an awful bywire system. You have to go into the menus to change between P S A M or set ISO
This is a bold entry into the CSC business by Nikon. Sir Humphrey might call it “courageous”. It is bulkier than the competition but has a smaller sensor. It is also relatively expensive. And its lack of external controls suggests that the intended custom...
Intuitive electronic viewfinder; fast, continuous autofocus; combination of electronic and mechanical shutters; captures full res images at 60 frames per second
No builtin flash; limited physical shooting mode dial
Intuitive electronic viewfinder; fast, continuous autofocus; combination of electronic and mechanical shutters; captures full res images at 60 frames per second
No built-in flash; limited physical shooting mode dial
