My Review of the Nikon1 J1

[LittleMissMagic]

After heavy consideration, I jumped in and bought Nikon's new Nikon1 J1 camera (there is also the V1 which is a little larger, but more similar to a typical DSLR with a viewfinder and detachable flash). I was looking for a compact camera that would take high-quality images, and the Nikon1 looked like just the camera. It's a mirrorless, compact, SLR camera that also takes HD video and allows you to take still shots at the same time (though, admittedly, I haven't played around much with video). I was really nervous that the camera would be a bust - too good to be true (and an expensive bust at that), but so far, I've been quite pleased with the camera. I took it to Walt Disney World back in March and took the best photos I've ever taken on Disney property, and I'm so excited to go back again, now that I've had more experience with the camera.

For my full review - http://victoriaonvacation.blogspot.com/2012/05/camera-review-nikon1-j1.html

It's also compatible with these Nikon lenses - http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/acil/accessories/mount_adapter_ft1/compatibility.htm

I haven't had the opportunity to try it with any other Nikon lens, since my DSLR was a Canon.

It's a good camera to have for traveling purposes because of its size - much easier to carry around the parks than a DSLR. However, if you're spoiled by one of the new Nikon DSLRs, this might not be up to your standards!

 

[rossb]

Have you tried MFT?

 

[LittleMissMagic]

I looked into it and played around a little in the store, but honestly, brand familiarity and appearance played a bit of a factor in deciding to go with the Nikon1. I consider Nikon a trustworthy brand when it comes to cameras (and I've owned several of their Coolpix point-and-shoot cameras in the past... which performed much better than the Canon and Kodak point-and-shoots I've owned). And then the exterior design of the J1 is just really attractive... as is Ashton Kutcher.

 

[WilsonFlyer]

Supposedly, Canon's mirrorless introduction is right around the corner in early June. Since I have a pretty hefty investment in Canon, I've been waiting anxiously to see what they do.

I have a NEX 5 that I think I'm going to sell and buy something but I'm really holding out to see what happens in June first. The V1 is on my VERY short list. If it ends up being what I get, I'll jump ship and sell out and get a D7000 too and start over again, probably.