Testseek.com have collected 135 expert reviews of the Nikon 1 V1 and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon 1 V1.
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
handling is a major strong suit and the V1 always feels as though it's keeping up with the user thanks to the speed of the AF system and image processor. The continuous shooting abilities let the V1 shoot a huge batch of photos and be ready to go again i...
Great High ISO performance, Blazing fast and accurate focus system, Solid build quality, Dual Shutters (mechanical and electronic)
Pricey, Cluttered menu system, Lack of PASM on mode dial, No auto-focus or exposure correction in high speed shooting mode
Nikon has finally arrived to the mirrorless camera party with its Nikon V1 and J1. Though a tad bit late, one could say Nikon was taking the time to not only develop their own proprietary sensor, but also come up with a hybrid contrast-phase-detect focusi...
f you will do overall analysis, you will find conclusion that Sony NEX – 7 has biggest sensor, Nikon V1 has advanced & unique features and Olympus PEN E-P3 has compromised in both. If you are looking for larger sensor and much high megapixels and willing ...
Abstract: Interchangeable lens cameras (ILCs) are becoming increasingly popular with consumers as they offer good image quality but are more compact than traditional dSLRs. It therefore comes as no surprise that Nikon would hop onto the ILC bandwagon with its ow...
Super fast autofocus speed; 60fps burst shooting in Electronic-Hi mode; good picture and video quality.
Average noise performance; Auto ISO mode doesn't work well; flash accessory not included.
On the whole, the Nikon V1 is a nice MILC that has a good array of features that would attract enthusiasts. It's definitely one of the fastest cameras - for autofocus, subject tracking and continuous shooting, the V1 is one of the best in this categ...
Nikon has named the V1 well. The moniker brings to mind rockets and speed, and the camera is certainly a quick one. While the quickness of the V1 is not compelling, it is interesting, and adds a whole new dimension to the shooting experience.The V1 is a c...
Nikon has named the V1 well. The moniker brings to mind rockets and speed, and the camera is certainly a quick one. While the quickness of the V1 is not compelling, it is interesting, and adds a whole new dimension to the shooting experience.The V1 is a c...
