Do you always take your DSLR all the time?

I really don't like the image quality of pocket cameras (too mushy), and their slow CDAF focusing makes me nuts when I need to shoot action, so my companion camera to my D7000 is a Nikon V1. Although not pocketable, the V1 is small enough to take just about anywhere in a tiny bag and has the PDAF focus speed and accuracy better than most DSLRs in decent light. Unlike a tiny sensor P&S, the 1" sensor still allows some subject isolation and thanks to the accurate exposure and excellent natural looking colors, the JPEG output is very good. I like how I can change lenses too. The V1's silent shutter and video with fast continuous PDAF while recording video gives it an advantage over my D7000. Although the image quality can not match the D7000's, it is much more than acceptable, even at higher ISOs.

And what makes the V1 even more compelling right now is it's low price at B&H Photo of only $299!

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/823590-REG/Nikon_27504_Nikon_1_V1_Mirrorless.html

A couple of shots of two of my cats, [sorry  ], taken with my V1. These are camera JPEGS with only the camera's noise reduction being used. I always shot RAW with my D7000, but have not done so yet with the V1 because the JPEG output is so good it isn't worth the bother.



Nikon V1, 10mm f2.8 lens used.

Nikon V1, 1100 ISO, 30-110mm lens used.

- Jon