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October 2011
(75%)
135 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(89%)
85 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
750100135
The editors liked
The image quality is excellent
Particularly in RAW mode. The lenses are sharp with good resolution at all focal lengths. The extended depth of field — a function of the smaller sensor — will be a boon to most people and an irritant to those who want outo
Great image quality
Body feels good to hold
Generally good build quality
Easy to use
Fun Motion Snapshot mode
60fps continuous shooting
Image quality good
Beautiful photos
Great 1080p video
Intuitive electronic viewfinder
Fast
Continuous autofocus
Combination of electronic and mechanical shutters
Captures full res images at 60 frames per second
Range of features like slow-motion video and motion snapshot that are fun to use. Excellent viewfinder and screen. Excellent image quality for its class. Excellent HD video quality
The editors didn't like
The price. Manual focus is an awful bywire system. You have to go into the menus to change between P S A M or set ISO
Controls and menu
Small sensor
Unintuitive
Smaller sensor than CSCs
Exposure changed via menu
Flimsy multi control dial
Image quality can't match Micro Four Thirds cameras'
Shooting modes buried in menus
Camera doesn't preview changes to settings on LCD
$999 (10-30mm lens)
$1099 (10-30mm & 30-110mm lenses)
No builtin flash
Limited physical shooting mode dial
No built-in flash
Control system takes a while to become intuitive. Manual settings aren't easily accessible
Options hidden in menus. No art/creative filters. Expensive
Published: 2012-01-04, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
With the 1 system cameras, Nikon seems to have lost focus on what has made it such a great camera manufacturer. The company that always put an emphasis on producing extremely sharp lenses and cutting-edge, rugged camera bodies has decided to target a lowe...
Fast AF and confident tracking in good lighting, Fast burst shooting, including 10fps with AF, Able to capture high-res stills while filming HD video, Built-in viewfinder, mic input and accessory port.
Viewfinder slow to activate and no manual override, Switches to slower AF system under dim conditions, No exposure bracketing, live histogram or effects, No built-in flash. Proprietary accessory shoe limits options, Shutter often too slow in Portrait mode to avoid blurring.
The Nikon V1 is one of the fastest cameras I've tested at any price point and in any category. Quick AF, confident tracking, fast burst shooting and the ability to capture both stills and HD video simultaneously add up to a camera that can simply capt...
Some impressive tricks, fast burst shooting and focusing, good EVF, retractable lenses
Too basic for hobbyists, too expensive for everyone else.
The V1 is beautifully made, fun to use, has an excellent built-in EVF and delivers good quality pictures in most situations, including fast action. The problem is that it isn't clear who it's for, and so it falls between two stools. If it's aimed at th...
10 things you really need to know before you buy the Nikon 1 V1The Nikon 1 V1 offers a lot to like, but should be considered cautiously by advanced photographersRight now we’ve got a love/hate relationship going on with the Nikon 1 V1. Despite being in...
Abstract: On September 21, 2011 Nikon finally rolled out its answer to the compact system camera (CSC) in the form of the new Nikon 1 series. A new camera system from Nikon was understandably highly anticipated, but once leaks of the series’ new sensor started ...
Quality: above average.Why you'd buy the V1: it's a Nikon! you want a very small system camera; adaptor for Nikon F lenses.Why you wouldn't: you may find the ‘clever' options a bit off-putting.Frankly, I found the layout of the camera a bit challenging...
Abstract: DSLR performace. Point-and-Shoot simplicity. This is what the Nikon 1 V1 aims for and the decisions behind its design and operation all point to this camera being unabashedly targeted to the point-and-shoot crowd who desires to upgrade to better ...
"If you want to shoot anything that moves fast, get a DSLR." Such was the advice once given to beginners inquiring what camera to buy for shooting their pet at play or their kids at sports. And it was good advice. Digital compact cameras have never be...
Abstract: 10.10MegapixelsNikon 1 Mount3.0 inchLCDSample images: While we've not yet had the chance to shoot sample images with the Nikon V1, we have shot a selection of images with its closely-related sibling, the Nikon J1. Both cameras share the same image sens...
Low image noise until ISO 800, Usable up to ISO 6400, Excellent metering system, Realistic image colors, Good whitebalance, Ultrafast autofocus with moderate to good light, Quick and responsive, Excellent EVF with EyeStart sensor, Sharp and crisp LCD, Nea
Slow autofocus in low light, Limited dynamic range, Shottoshot times longer than average, Limited selection of lenses, Few external controls, AF and MF sounds get recorded during video, Adjustment of EC not shown until set, Not ExposurePriority on EVF or
The interface of the V1 is somewhat unusual and designed for beginning photographers. While this camera offers full manual controls, including PASM modes and custom white-balance, changing these require a trip through the menu system. Still, the V1 always...
