Cnet Asia (Click here) wrote a first take test about the new Nikon 1 V1: “The company tells us it aims to target entry-level users with the introduction of the J1 and V1. But we wonder if compact upgraders will choose Nikon over other brands such as Panasonic’s feature-rich Lumix series and Sony’s NEX series with their larger APS-C sensors. In an already crowded ILC segment, Nikon will need a clear marketing strategy in order to reach out to shutterbugs. “
First Nikon V1 image quality test at DSLRmagazine (Click here).
Nikon V1 first impression review at ePhotozine (Click here): “It’s nice to see 4 lenses available at launch with another 7 already in advanced stages of development. This gives the Nikon 1 system more lenses than some other manufacturers have planned for their mirrorless system!“
Image Quality comparison at EosHD (Click here).
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The DSLRmagazine article mentioned (if I am reading Google translate correctly) that the 10mm lens has a leaf shutter.
I wonder what the flash sync speed is?
Among the other drawbacks of the CX system is the 1/60 sync speed of the electronic shutter that is the only option available on the J1. If Nikon is planning to incorporate a leaf shutter on at least some of the lenses this will not be an issue. It might also partially explain why the lenses are so large.
> In an already crowded ILC segment, Nikon will need a clear marketing strategy in order to reach out to shutterbugs.
In DPR interview they have mentioned that one of the main selling features is going to be the AF speed. (If the fast AF claim really holds.)
It is hard to argue that in the “crowded ILC segment” there are still no cameras which can allow parents shoot their kids. For example. If one asks around the forums how to shoot the kids, the general response is to get a sport shooting gear, something like D300s/better or 60D/better with couple of heavy paparazzi lenses. And a good flash. Hardly something what most consumers can afford or would even consider.
If Nikon could halve the price, to make it an affordable family camera, the “1” has a chance.
Quite to the point… :/
Halving the price for a basic model (and by basic I mean photography and video basic) in Nikon 1 would indeed made sense, making the system a lot more accessible… later the user could think in getting a more advanced model while keeping the lens, something that IMHO makes sense in a ILC system…
Pentax Q has even more issues with their pricing/system :/
Also,
“aims to target entry-level users” … what are entry-level users? Users thinking in an entry level camera? Usually they pick the cheapest offer and usually that means a DSLR when comes to ILC… Also, Olympus/m43 has better chances with those users as their cameras cost a lot less.
However, most of people thinking in acquiring a camera for family snaps look at do-it-all bridges or travel zooms as the price of those is a lot more attractive.
I really like Nikon cameras, but this system is just too expensive for that it delivers :/
60D or better? 60D is the worst of the worst AF in the market. Same with 5Dm2 550D and 600D shitty AF. D300s and 7D have million years better AF than those cameras.
E-P3, 5N and GF3 has a lot better face recognition and tracking AF system to track your kids better. Not to mention A65 and A77 has object tracking combined with phase detect AF.
I like this camera for walk-around, lightweight, in the bag (evf+ collapsible lens, image quality, wide Dof for social, fast response, video…), but the price is absurd.
Nikon, low the price to 500€ and I will bought a white V1 in Christmas.
J1 And V1 will be the beginning of mirrorless camera rise
Unfortunately the image tests results look terrible. I would not advise anyone to buy this camera.
You would be much better off buying a decent point and shoot than this gimmic.