Abstract: Nikon is the latest manufacturer to enter the CSC market and its V1 model is designed to offer D-SLR quality in a small body with an interchangeable lens design. ...
The new Nikon V1 produces superb images, but the hidden Manual mode and the excessive price somewhat tarnish an otherwise excellent product Overall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and tecniques. Alternatively our...
Abstract: Despite its small sensor, the V1 is by no means small in body – it’s no more pocket-friendly than any other CSC, but this makes it feel nicely chunky in the hand. The thickness of its durable...
I personally loved this camera and feel its superior build quality, distinguished personality and excellent image output will turn a few heads. Despite its high price, which does impact on its overall rating here, no doubt it will bite into the sales ...
Solid build yet handy, shoot-from-the-hip sized dimensions; better still and video quality than a compact camera; simple menu layout; fast response times
No built-in flash (clip-on flashgun costs extra); no in-body image stabilisation; very pricey
Nikon is clear that this is a first-generation product, however, and more is to come; not yet a game changer but a showy and confident start
It is easy to cite the pixel count of the V1 as a reason not to be impressed, but I have to consider that the 10.1-million population could be the benefit that Nikon claims rather than the disappointment Nikon F users suspect.In the event Ive not been es...
Great level of detail; Compact interchangeable lens system; Good build quality
Some evidence of colour fringing; Expensive
The Nikon 1 V1 is more capable than the J1, but the body lacks its sibling's finesse and we're not sure the extra features justify the higher price. Nonetheless, the V1 produces some of the sharpest, most detailed shots we have seen....
Generally good build quality, Easy to use, Fun Motion Snapshot mode, Max 60fps continuous shooting, Image quality good for sensor size
Sensor is smaller than most other CSCs, Exposure mode changed via the menu, Flimsy multi control dial, Image quality can't match Micro Four Thirds cameras'
ForGenerally good build qualityEasy to useFun Motion Snapshot mode60fps continuous shootingImage quality good...
Built-in EVF with eye sensor, Simple menu layout, High speed shooting
Expensive, Flash costs extra, Screams "mug me"
With rock-solid 1980’s Tonka toy-like construction, love-it-or-hate it blocky design and some innovative technology under the bonnet that is more concerned with making sure you get the shot than cramming the sensor with unnecessary pixels, the Nikon V
