Good image quality, Solid build quality, Fast AF performance
PASM not on shooting mode dial, Depth of field is limited by sensor size, Uncompetitively priced
The J1 uses the new CX mount, and at present there are four lenses in the system: the 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 kit zoom, a 10mm f/2.8 ‘pancake' prime, a 30-110mm VR f/3.8-5.6 telephoto zoom and a 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 lens that's optimised for video. During the cou...
As Nikon’s (joint) first interchangeable lens compact, and its maker being one of the world’s top two photographic brands, there was always going to be interest in its J1. Especially as, unlike the V1, which has been pitched more obviously at enthus
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 shootingGood image quality...
Image quality, Easy to use, Great monitor, AF speed and overall performance speed, JPEG+RAW shooting, Great video features
Expensive, Design, Manual controls are all stuffed in menus
The Nikon 1 J1 is a more affordable alternative to the V1 and is as bold and brave a step by Nikon into the compact, mirrorless system camera market. And while the J1 provides all of what Nikon wants, it’s still a rather expensive option....
Published: 2011-10-04, Author: Jeremy , review by: reviewed.com
The lack of a manual focus ring on the J1 is also something that irked us, and we're sure it won't sit well with old school videographers. In fact, a manual lens ring is often one of the strongest benefits of using an interchangeable lens camera to record...
Yhe Nikon 1 J1 is a lot of fun to shoot with, and I think the J1 has the potential to be more than just a cute camera for snapshots. The real deal-sweetener for existing Nikon owners will be when the FT-1 F mount adapter comes out in the coming months,...
Abstract: With the announcement of the Nikon 1 series of compact interchangeable-lens cameras , Nikon became the first of the 'big two' digital SLR makers (the other being Canon) to introduce a mirrorless-system model. Rumours and a countdown clock amped up the exc...
The J1 represents Nikon's first step into a rapidly growing compact interchangeable lens camera world. While most of these cameras are designed to fit DSLR quality into a compact vehicle, Nikon seems to be aiming at that goal from the opposite direction.I...
