Japan Hobby Tool makes urban camouflage cover for Nikon 1 system

Great..another my camera is better than yours p*ssing match! Yes the "1" system has it's limitations but it also has some worthwhile attributes. People should get a grip of the fact that our needs aren't all the same and absolute image quality is not the main criteria in every situation. I would not buy a V1 and expect it to match the IQ of my Nikon D80 with a nice prime lens, but I could certainly make use of one as a "carry everywhere" camera. For me with a 2 year old daughter it's all about having a camera with me pretty much all the time to capture those moments.

The Nikon V1 may have a smaller sensor but can shoot 10/30/60 fps. Plus a pro nikon 200mm f2 with the 2.7x crop factor becomes a 540mm f2, way cheaper than buying a 500mm lens. It's so far the only mirror less to do this. I might just give up my nex-5n for a v1. Every camera's got their ups & down.

check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H22Jwb-6tas

I just can't understand the mentality. If you don't like the camera, or more hate the camera, that's your right.
Why in earth do all these people feel the need to go on forums just to denigrate the camera, everything about it and then just goad and insult people?

There are cameras I do not wish to buy; I don't buy them.....but I don't spend all my time insulting people who do,or deliberately winding up people on forum for the said model.

I own a j1, love it for what I need. Enough said.

Please, if you're not interested in this, go to a forum where you are interested in the product!

Mr Nikon,

People got a right to their opinion. Your comments tell way too much about you. Like it or not the V1 is very limited except for use as a medium quality point and shoot. Poor control over DOF is a MAJOR shortcoming but it does ok for such a tiny sensor.

This camera was outdated before Nikon introduced it.

I'm surprised that a third party would make something for something nobody buys.

:-)

just for fun, they should make on that covers the Nikon logo and replaces with a red Leica dot on the VF hump

Hmm. Nikon 1 cameras come with the same finish that's on a lot of refrigerators... think there's a market for "urban camouflage" covers for refrigerators? Perhaps as a dieting aid? ;)

So now we have further confirmation - owners are so shy (shamed) by having a V1 or J1 that they can now hide it whilst using it!!

LOL.

This story is a gift to all of us who think Nikon have dropped a huge brick (made a mistake for our none British readers) !!

more news about covers for Nikon mirrorless, please! because it is more important than review of Pentax Q which has never been done etc...

they should make a yellow version, it would look like a mini bizarre Pentax K-01

I don't get all the hate either! This looks like a fun cover and I like the look of the Nikon 1 series cameras. This cover gives people an option to personalize theirs and have some fun, not unlike cell phone covers. Fun - what most people have when using their cameras. And different styles for different tastes. Why do so many have to spew hatred for a different opinion?

BTW, DP review admins, you might sweep this thread for spam. I'm not too interested in "making $83/hr on the laptop...." AND you might start limiting the number of negative hate posts - it gets very old very quickly. Almost not worth coming to DP Review anymore because it's always hate, hate, hate.

Japan Hobby Tool will sell more covers if they make one that says: "This is NOT a Nikon J1." ($9.95) or "This is NOT a Nikon V1" ($8.95).

You don't have to be ashamed to be ashamed...

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Why all the hate?
Is it against the code of ethics to stand out, to have a unique looking camera these days? If someone wants to stand out taking pictures that's one thing, then there's just wanting to have some fun...

It must really be a slow news day to feature this.

As long as we the people keep buying the crap these companies are producing these days, they will keep making it!

This is to make you less noticeable? Please. You want to fade into the background? Cover your camera with Disneyland stickers, make it look like the stupidest little point 'n shoot you can find at Walmart. Actually, why not dump that DSLR and get a little metallic purple P&S? They take pretty good pictures these days!

I got a Nikon J1, and I love it. It is blazingly fast for grabbing shots before the moment has passed. I got one of the silicone covers from Japan Hobby Tool, and it's a lot like the OtterBox covers. It looks to be very high quality, so I can't wait to try it out.

Now when you get in the way of a person holding a weird shape you can apologise by saying "Sorry I didn't see the camera"....... think about it

Proof that it is impossible to turn a sow's ear into a silk purse. The old saying 'you can't polish a turd' also comes to mind...

This might explain why I can't find any Nikon 1s in the local shops. And why I rarely see them in people's hands. They're camouflaged!

the "stylized pixelated monochrome design" is called digital camouflage, btw.