Nikon V1 and J1 Hands-on Preview

October 2011 | Barnaby Britton

Nikon's 1 system represents the company's arrival in the mirrorless interchangeable lens camera market. Like its rivals, the company says it is targeting the compact camera user who wants better quality but is put off by the size and complexity of a DSLR. We spoke to the company when the system was first launched and wrote about our first impressions.

According to Nikon, the 1 system has been four years in the making. Tracking back, this means that Nikon started work on its new mirrorless system in mid-2007 - about a year before Panasonic launched the pioneering Micro Four-Thirds system with the Lumix DMC-G1. The result of all this work is two cameras, based around a completely new lens mount and a unique 'CX format' sensor.

At 13.2 x 8.8mm, the 10MP sensor inside these new cameras (common to both models) is small by comparison with most of their mirrorless peers, and results in a 2.7x effective focal length multiplier (which sees a 10mm lens becoming an 'effective' 27mm). Now that the dust has had time to settle, it is fair to say that this decision surprised a lot of people, and disappointed many. It is very clear that, as far as Nikon is concerned, the J1 and V1 belong to a new market segment, distinct from the one targeted by Sony's NEX series or Panasonic and Olympus' Micro Four Thirds models.

From the top, you can see that the J1 is slimmer than the V1, which is actually one of the chunkiest compact form-factor cameras of its type. From this perspective you can also see how much the V1's EVF housing protrudes behind the camera.

The differences between the J1 and V1 are important - the V1 has a built-in 1.4M-dot LCD viewfinder, while the J1 does not. However, despite being the cheaper, simpler model, the J1 has a built-in flash which the V1 lacks. The V1 makes up for this omission with a multi-accessory port that can be used to mount a dedicated external Speedlight SB-N5 flashgun or GPS unit.

The V1 has a higher resolution rear LCD screen and a mechanical shutter, which makes it a better choice for high framerate captures of moving subjects. The mechanical shutter also allows it to use flash at shutter speeds of 1/250th of a second, rather than the 1/60th that the electronic shutter limits the cameras to. Ergonomically though, with the exception of the V1's built-in EVF, both cameras handle in much the same way. Both lack a traditional exposure mode dial, and neither camera offers much in the way of customization. Both are - in essence - designed for multi-purpose point and shoot operation.

The shooting experience

The Nikon V1 is the more enthusiast-oriented of two cameras in Nikon's brand new 1-system. Ahead of a full review, click on the link below to read our first impressions.

Click here to read our first impressions of using the Nikon V1

Nikon J1 and V1: Key Differences

V1 has built-in 1.4M dot LCD electronic viewfinder
V1 has VGA (920k dot) rear LCD, J1 has 460k dot panel
V1 has mechanical or electronic shutter option
J1 has built-in flash, V1 requires optional accessory flash
V1's accessory port allows attachment of GPS unit

Hands-on Preview Video

Comments

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Can anyone throw any light on the conditions in which one should use the mechanical shutter rather than the electronic one. Why not just set it to electronic and leave it at that?

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Flash sync speed
1/250 sec with mechanical shutter
1/60 sec with electronic shutter
and electronic shutter can be no sound and no vibration ...

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Is there any reason - other than the higher possible flash sync speed that you mention - why one should choose the mechanical shutter?

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When are we going to see the REVIEW of the Nikon 1 V1? This preview was published months ago ...

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I agree! Especially considering this is a brand new concept camera that is different to anything else out there. Based on that one would think that dpreview would jump on this rather quickly.

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Continued: Nice quality shots and I like the slow motion video (400 fps). But the small sensor in a fairly heavy camera (2.1 lbs with the 10-100mm lens) bothers me. Other manufacturers give us a larger sensor in a smaller/lighter body. But the Nikon V1 does perform, so for me it's a decision to keep the V1 for $1600 or wait for a micro 4/3 camera that can perform in burst mode.

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I am also looking for a camera that's more portable than an SLR that can shoot sports and has a burst mode of 3+ shots/sec. Unfortunately the spec's often do not tell us the limitations of the camera. I first tried the Sony NEX-5N and was surprised to find out it can only shoot 1.25 shots/sec in AF-C mode so I returned it. Then I tried the Olympus E-PL3 because it advertizes burst mode with fast autofocus. I found out the hard way that the viewfinder/LCD display does not show what you're shooting in burst mode so you're shooting blind! I returned the Olympus. Then I tried the Pana Lumix DMC-G3. This has burst mode with "live view" at 3fps. But the autofocus can't follow a moving subject (in my case a skier) so I will return the Pana! Next I tried the Nikon 1 V1. Finally a camera smaller than an SLR that works fine in burst mode, has live view, and fast autofocus (about 5 fps).

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V1 is 10 fps with af tracking,
or 30 fps with out subject tracking.

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I too am anxiously awaiting the review. I'm torn between the V1 and NEX-7. The 7 gets my vote now and is on order, but as a Nikon shooter it would be great if the V1 shines. The current V1 users sound happy with their decision but so too are the Sony shooters.
I'm hoping the DPreview is objective and help me decide.

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I'm also waiting for the review. I like the NEX-7, but I don't like the fact that I have to buy the EVF as an accessory while the V1 comes with it built in. That would make the NEX-7 quite a bit more expensive. I'm directing my attention more towards the V1 based on the price difference between the two and the favorable comments by V1 users. Still waiting on dpreview though. I'm sure that will put the icing on the cake for me.

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It is 2012. Where is the review?

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Hi, I currently own a Nikon D40x and want to go to a smaller camera to take around with me everywhere. I need something that will shoot fast, sharp, as I will mostly be using it for grandkids, dogs. This Nikon model looks good, but when I was in the camera store before Christmas, a salesperson talked me into a PEN E-PL1. I haven't used it yet, as when I returned home, I started reviewing it online and turns out its a camera from 2010 and the reviews say not too good for shooting kids and pets. Help! Should I go back and get one of these Nikon 1 systems or do you have another suggestion. Of course the PEN was much cheaper :)

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Still no full review?

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waiting for a full review of this and the gx1

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sadly digital review is a bit slow to review new cameras
but i trust only about their review

i would like to read a review about the electronic view finder

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Which one to buy the J1 the V! or the Cannon G12?

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Fuji X10

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I'd be glad to sell you my G11. I'm not a fan of it.

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hi
how do i get the nikon 1v1 to be sharp at the long end of the 30-110mm lens in low motion 400 fps

thanks
rod

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thanks!

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Nikon J1 vs Song NEX-5N

I can't decide! I have a canon 60d but want something smaller to take on dates with my fiance and I can throw in my purse. I do like Nikon's little extras. Help!

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hi
i just sold a d60 , its crap compared to the d40. stills ok but movie impossible, over all not good
rod

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when will the full review be published?

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can someone tell me nikon j1 and canon s100v which one is better?

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Don't buy either... for your price range the best way to go is with m 4/3s, like an olympus EPL3 or panasonic GF3. you wouldn't regret either. The j1 is better than the s100v, but neither are particularly good cams, and for 600$ you could almost afford a premium mft cam like the GH2 {body}.

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that's total bull... the nikon v1 is an awesome camera... it stands up to the EP-3 and blows it away with it's lightning focus abilities. I own both... the 14K EVF is fantastic and even with the smaller sensor it does a fantastic job. Don't believe me? Read Steve Huff's take on it.

www.stevehuffphoto.com

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ya sure. I have m43's and tried nikon and i dont agree with "awesome" thing youre talkin about, it's all hype even camera store dont recommend it, too bulky and shoots like p7000. Just get Fuji x10..

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I'd say if your more of an enthusiast and ease of use is what you're looking for, over image quality then the v1 is great. However if you're looking for better image quality via a larger sensor then the fuji x10 will win every time. When i look the sensor size of the new nikon compact line up i just think nikon should stick to dslrs. Both are great looking but my preference is the x10's retro style

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I've looked at these cameras at Best Buy today and I can almost guarantee that the white finish will start to chip off before the warranty expires.

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who's gonna buy that for such a price - esp when NEX7 arrived - such a small sensor, ehh - it feels like 800$ just for the Nikon brand name

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I'm needing something like micro 4/3rds, I just tried out an Olympus E-PL1 but returned it because I kept getting blurry images from it that I wasn't with my d-SLR. It may have been the lens (the original 14-42 is reputed to have problems), but it upset me enough I got out.

However, I was loving the smaller size yet higher image quality (when the lens wasn't blurring things). Thing is, though, I'm an SLR user, I want quick access to settings like ISO, active AF point, exposure compensation and the current f-stop/shutter speed combination in aperture-priority mode. Even if it was something like the info-button design of models like the D3100 or D5100 combined with a small command dial, or the E-PL1's Super Control Panel, that would work.

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I got my V1 a few days ago and I am actually stunned about its picture quality and speed! It definitely will replace my D7000 as a travel camera.. while I will keep my D700 with FX lenses.

The camera is very compact, has a very fast learning curve. I got it with the 10-30 and the 30-110 lens. The most amazing thing is the little flash, to be bought extra...

Up to 800 ASA the pictures are even better than on the D7000, but even more so with the 10-30 lens one can actually easily hand hold 1/10sec.. which also makes it a great night camera without flash.

One little negative to note, the switch for film/still mode has no lock, and therefore one has to check wether one is in the right mode before shooting. (I can live with that!)

Oh.. Focussing is extremely fast...

I simply love it!

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I like the J1 but I will on hold to buy one until Nikon lunch the FT-1 adapter and will find out how good the adapter can perform. Just that I have a good range of D lens to work on it for nature shooting. Nice high ISO performance and may be good for low lighting shooting in the tropical forest. Small meaning less weight than the heavy SLR.

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With these interchangeable lenses, does anyone know how the V1 and J1 handle sensor dust?

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J1 is protected with a glass plate in front of the sensor. The V1 has a shake system to take away dust from the sensor.

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I find many of the comments here quite amusing. They are based only on holding one briefly and by people who seem to think that what they need and want is what everybody should want. For many people this will be a great second camera or a nice upgrade from a P&S. What the system really needs is a compact super zoom covering the 28-400 range (35mm equiv) as I think needing to carry extra lenses around sort of defeats the purpose. It also needs to be about $200 cheaper.

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Held the J1 at Best Buy today.

Underwhelmed at the plastic case, and the pink, and the red, and the white.

The pop up flash is cartoonish when extended and looks destined to snap off as it's thin plastic.

The upcoming Panny GX3 will have a much better build quality.

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The J1 body is aluminium alloy. Better built in my opinion than the E-P1/E-P2 which I owned.

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Just bought the Nikon J1 and the build quality is very good.

It easily beats my old E-P2 with regards to high ISO, AF, metering and IQ.

It is in fact very good and stands up very well to the newer 4/3 cameras and beats NEX-7 and E-P3 in high ISO as well.

The 10-30 and 30-110 lenses are very small and creates tack sharp images.

Amazing what Nikon got out of this small sensor.

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I saw the J1 at a camera store yesterday, well to me it's plasicky, glossy, the flash pops up and feels very cheap (the vestical leg is somewhat deviating)... maybe it's a restricting price policy.

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The J1 plasticized? Not mine, she's like a rock:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1058&message=39737068
Regards.

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Nikon V1 from what I saw have just a good and a lot of NR, not much detail at high ISO, maybe that is why Nikon have chosen 10 megapixels, because they know they can not mess with physics law's

Even so I think Nikon have done a good job, only don't like many buttons missing and preferred to see a dial with modes A S P and M

Panasonic Lumix is a better choice with the new sensor, GX1 seems great and well designed, I think I go for it instead of the V1, Nikon still have to make this system mature with a good choice of lenses, they are 2 years late on this micro cameras systems, even Sony and Samsung still don't have a decent lens choice, but let's wait and see what lenses and how fast Nikon produce them for the 1 System

Until that I will be using Micro 4/3, the V1 quality is still no match for the G3 GH2 and GX1, (not even for the cameras with the 12 megapixel sensor) the problem on the Nikon 1 system is lack of detail at high ISO and the conception of the cameras

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I have to say, I'm surprised at how close the V1 stacks up in shadow detail. Personally I'm probably going to buy a GX1 myself, but here's food for thought. Go here: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikon1system/page5.asp and set the format to RAW and the ISO to 3200, then add the G3 (same sensor as GX1) to compare. Finally, move the box to the spools of yarn at the bottom, to the left of the Bailey's bottle. See how close that is? The chroma noise is ever so slightly higher on the V1, but I'd say it retains detail about the same. I'd love to see a downsampled comparison though.

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What's up with the banding on the V1 sample images - e.g., ISO 400, old woman's face next to the dime?

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63 years after, Nikon is revolutionizing the market again, the Nikon 1 was the Nippon Kogaku's first 35mm camera, now Nikon 1 is the first CX, the future's pro format :). May God give you health to see your pro sensor smaller? by the moment, enjoy Nikon 1.

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I'm amazed thatnobody ever mentions the samsung NX

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Can't quite see why anyone would buy this rather than an Olympus E-P3. The Nikon 1-series seems quite grossly overpriced without offering a compelling reason to buy it. People who are in the market for an £800 camera either want a full blown DSLR or something a little bit different, like the Fujifilm X100. If the target market is people upgrading from a £150 compact, the price point is completely wrong. Yes, a 1" sensor will take better pictures but will it take £800 worth of better pictures? Doubt it. The E-PL1 is going for around £250. Does that take £250 worth of better pictures? Damn right it does.

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J1/V1 focus, metering, dynamic range, high ISO and sharpness is better than corresponding EP3 capabilities.

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Humans are funny (weird, not ha ha) -- the internet is full of people who say that Apple made products you didn't even know you wanted/needed, and castigate people who buy into Apple products, calling them "sheeple". In the next sentence they're telling Apple what it should have left out or added-in.

It looks like this is happening more and more with Nikon products -- you get people writing a specification sheet for what they want Nikon to make, even though they may be the only one in the whole wide world who wants certain features.

If people don't buy this camera, well, Nikon will have lost a lot of time and money and will just have to go back to the drawing board...

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Haha, what a crazy price :)

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I had a dream: a compact P&S with an APS-C for having decent crop factor (when using with my DSLR lenses) and professionnal quality in the pocket for daily life when using with a pancake...

But hey, it already exist: buy a NEX !

Cheers,

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Hi Michael, This is the one I am after.APS-C!!! only one thing I will but in the future is EVF. A bit pricey though.

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Well, with the "sunny weather mode", imho, a EVF is not a requirement. (talking about NEX system).

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Whether it's the fact that Nikon started development of this project back in 2007 and missed the bus when micro 4/3rds surpassed them, or whether Nikon feels they need to make a half-assed product for every great product they make (like the D7000), this camera system is a compromise.

The whole point of micro 4/3rds was sacrificing some of the quality of a DSLR for incredible portability. Making a photosensor smaller than micro 4/3 pushes it to the enthusiast compact market and further and further away from DSLR. It comes down to whether you want a point and shoot with an interchangeable lens. I have no idea even if you could or would want to use your Nikkor lenses with a 2.7x.

Mirrorless ultracompact interchangeable lens cameras also appeal to the crowd that thinks that you can only take great pictures with a DSLR but can't be bothered to deal with the bulk and complexity of using one (the guys who use a 300mm zoom with the popup flash outdoors), so it just has to look the part.

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There was no thought put into Micro 4/3. It came about when Olympus DSLR's tanked with their crummy small sensor system that no one wanted. 4/3 has been around for years.
The sensor could have been any size

I'll bet the Nikon 1 sells very well, They're pretty nice

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Did you know that Olympus made small 1/2 frame (1/2 of a 35mm) cameras. I believe their name was also PEN.

I hesitate to call the sensor crummy. Other than a small bit of dynamic range what do you find missing? If you read the Olympus reviews you will note reviewers commenting on the beautiful jpegs in most situations and yes they note that it lacks dynamic range of other brands.

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Nothing «amazing» to me!

Why buying this, until we know that we can mount regular Nikon DSLR lenses on a NEX ? (with the required adaptator, but a true APS-C sensor!)

Cheers,

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Everything is amazing (J1+10~30), congratulations Nikon.

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I wonder how small you folks think this camera SHOULD be? If it was any smaller, I might have a hard time holding it. Do you think ergonomics were a consideration?
To be fair, the camera on the left in the video HAS to be way too large. Since your premise is that sensor size should determine camera body and lens size.
I would love a bigger sensor camera, but that's not who this camera was designed for.

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All things being equal, it's the new Fuji X10 or the Sony NEX7; I think Nikon didn't hit it on the mark on this one. AND, it's an ugly camera.

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Funny, the only thing I like about this new system are the austere aesthetics. If it was a m43 body, I would have per-ordered ASAP. I love the portability of the m43, but the Panasonic bodies are totally under-designed (not to mention the UI) and I want a built-in EVF so it's a no go on the Olympus PENs.

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You are on to something here.
In the last few reviews of several systems, the first thing I look for is lens specs.
What the heck is going on with these high f-stop starting points of 3.5, and beyond?

Then I as well happened onto the X10.
For obvious reasons.
So many miss the clues.

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Have to agree - I think that having spend at 'least a week' on R & D Nikon should have/could have come up with far better. Nikon is proud that this is ALL Nikon tech - well we know that many of the improvements to recent Nikon DSLR's have been via their partnership with Sony (nothing wrong with that the Canon S90/S95 and I think S100 all use Sony sensors) what shocks me is just how WRONG Nikon got it once they went it alone. Not impressed - at all. My next camera ? I am tempted by the Fuji x10 - I just wish it had a Nikon badge on the front !!

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If the camera's weight and depth is sufficiently reduced, a 1" sensor could be acceptable to me, but I'm not sure that's the case here. Also, I'm not so keen on paying "full price" for the optics for a "baby" system. I also want the controls of an enthusiast camera and plenty of customisation. Good that they have an EVF at least.

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Think I'll stick to my GF1 for another few years, Nikon had a chance to develop a m43 or better DX body but in its arrogance ignored the wishes of the semi pro and pro photographers for an ultra portable low noise high quality camera, one with a least some DOF to play with and a reasonable distances.

Another disappointed potential customer :(

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Nikon are offering real camera fans nothing new - I am shocked that they got it so WRONG. Yes - they'll sell a few- the name alone will do that. Such a real pity that Nikon lacked the version to bring out a Fuji X100 or even a Fuji x10. Could say the same of Canon of course. How Sony must be laughing behind Nikon's back... shocking.

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Mirrorless is a good idea but....:

1) sensor MUST be the same of the dslr...
2) idem for lenses (obviously)
3) MUST be a fine camera (these are ..#@!€...)
4) must be not smallest (our hands aren't micro !! and lense over 100 mm aren't too)
5) must have viewfinder (i like make photos with sun :-) )
6) can be without flash (if i've money for lenses ....)

it's all (i think...)

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And must be repairable.

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The camera you describe exists. It's called the M9. If only you didn't have to sell your children into slavery to afford one only to wait 4 months for your lenses to ship...

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I love Nikon but it must be said... 1 BIG MISTAKE....

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Well you know why their called the 1 series ?

It has NOTHING to do with Nikon history

Its because there will only ever be 1 series !

Nikon will learn the hard way (and so will anyone who buys 1 of these duff cameras/ too expensive cameras) and move on to something much better end 2012 - you just watch

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So disappointed was looking for a lighter version of my D300 with at least 12mp not this Fisher Price offering lets hope in future versions they will substantially up the pixel count along with the sensor size because currently this looks very poor value against Oylmpus, Panasonic and Samsung.

I would imagine if Canon is thinking of releasing this type of camera it will try to compete with NEX-7 from Sony.

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日本には、Jリーグというプロサッカーリーグがある。

１部リーグは、J１というんだよ。

本当に、ニコン1　J１は、ママが、子供のサッカーを撮影するのに、最適かもしれないね。

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Google Translate tells me that message meant approximately:

"In Japan, there is a 'J-League' professional soccer league.

First division is J1.

Indeed, Nikon 1 J1, for moms, for taking pictures of children's football, it might be the best."

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yuck

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>$929.95 - Pink Body + 10-30mm, 30-110mm, two lens hoods, strap and lens cloth.

Pink Body?
indeed, 'serious photographers' wives/partners are probably *the* target market for this a tad outdated system;-)

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The market for this cameras are the soccer moms who want to take pictures of their kids doing sports.

The whole camera was build to shoot sports in a point and shoot way - am I the only one seeing this?

Nikon could make a killing with these.

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The Nikon N1V1 (with 10mm lens) will be replacing my Aging Panasonic Lumix LMC-X3 (a tad bulky on the belt), from the beginning I hated its lag time and not be able to change lens but it has been a great camera and sees almost daily use. its 10 MP sensor produced great photos for full page coffee-table books, and animated slide shows burned to DVD.
The Sony NEX-7 with 24 MP looks tempting,but its not a handy belt riding camera. I don’t question your technical knowledge, I too would opt for the largest sensor available, if that was the sole criteria, most people view/share their photos digitally on some sort of video display that is more forgiving, not static framed pictures or photo albums of yesteryear that emphasize defects.

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This camera is not being made for or marketed to 99.9% of the people who would even be reading this. Ditto to HB 101. Nikon... Brilliant! In 18 months (perhaps sooner) there will be the "enthusiasts" version of this camera. More MP, better manual ergonomics, perhaps more primes and semi-pro firmware.

Clearly this is made for people who want a quality "idiot proof" camera which gives better results than your average point & shoot. I think these will be hard to get for the parents of young atheletes... The MD with the D3 or D700 is gonna buy these for their spouses and kids.

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smaller sensor with crop factor of 2.7 YET not much smaller than a EP3 (form factor)

ok now what?

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I'm not sure why Nikon named these things "V1" and "J1". What kind of sense does that make? Which one is the better one again? Could they not have done "V1" and "V5" or something?

Just a thought...

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Because its the 1 system

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Well, then it could have been the V system.

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the audio on this movie is out of phase.

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The ergonomic design of this camera is the epitome of laziness.

It is just blatantly and brutally LAZY and TIRED.

People who pay money for a camera CANNOT accept a design that oozes with what looks like a rushed job, feeling of
cut corners, and hurried 3D modelling of the camera body shape.

The shape, buttons, layout is just out of whack.

Just LOOK at how awkward the fingers of the right hand is, in the picture above!

The overall design of this camera is obnoxiously hard to describe.

Shame it has a few technology fluff going with it, but then again, it is only marketing hypnosis on the consumers.

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I just wish that they had the design of say an S90 - less buttons but more control. As a Nikon owner I was hoping for a Nikon Digital SP or at least something like - looks like the Fuji team can read minds cus the X100 is bang on the money as is the X10. Next stop a Fuji X200 with interchangeable lenses ? Just watch this space !

Perhaps Nikon should hire the Fuji R & D team before trying out their improved 1 series cameras???

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I don't really understand the prime movers mentioned above in the argument in favour of this camera system over a DSLR!
1. Complexity: Quite frankly if you earn enough to spend $1000+ on a camera, how can you be concerned with "complexity"? The "simplicity" of this camera is definitely not reflected in the price, as a D5100 is far cheaper!
2. Size: it either fits in a shirt pocket or it doesn't. This clearly doesn't!
If the mirrorless fraternity are aiming at the "the best camera you own, is the one you have with you", they better start fitting them into the space-availables of typical cellular devices. IMO, anything larger than a CanonS100 or similar, does not qualify on the size spec.
Furthermore this system compromises on many important technical features compared to a DSLR: small sensor, no optical VF, etc, whilst still demanding a totally uncompromising price tag!

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i agree. i would like to see this camera compare to the canon s100 and the nikon d5100 to see if nikon or any of the mirorless ilk have produced a useful product.

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