Alright photo geeks. Indeed, Nikon just announced their new line of compact cameras, the “1” series. Two bodies — the V1 and the J1 — along with four lenses: a 10mm f/2.8, 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, 30-110mm f/3.8-f/5, and 10-100mm f/4.5-5.5 “power zoom” lens.
Here’s some highlighted specs on the beefier V1 in case you haven’t heard:
_12mp, CMOS sensor
_1080HD video (30, 60i frame rates…can get 60p at 720HD)
_RAW file + jpg (5 fps)
_SD card
_ISO 100 – 3200, 6400 hi
_$899.95 retail price
Confession: Its no secret that I dig little cameras, and I can’t wait to get my hands on one of these!, but please note I HAVE NOT touched one of these cameras, nor been briefed in detail about them.
So.. We (I ?) knew this was coming, but rather than me spouting off about having played with the system (I can’t), or telling you what your feelings about this system should be (I won’t), I’m turning the tables on you.
What’s your take? Love, hate, indifferent? Insights?
[Just a hunch, but your comments on this post – glowing or otherwise – might help inform Nikon about what your thinking.]Link to so more info here via B&H.
I’m a Nikon fan and I love small cameras but these are just too low spec and lame at that price. I bought an Olympus XZ as a snapper and something that would be useful in low light for snapping gigs – I took these shots at LCD Soundsystem’s last gig at MSG.These seem more useful at movies (60fps) than high quality photographs. The size of the sensor sucks too.
I agree with the guy earlier Sony seem to be offering more for less with the NEX cameras/ The Olumpus XZ is a great little shooter for when you don’t want to carry interchangeable lenses (when i keep getting thrown out of gigs as they say my camera is a pro camera (Nikon 7100), they define pro as I can change the lens – the Nikon and Nex would get me ejected, again.
Mart
Me like little cams, me not like little chips. Chips are like my girl-friend, they like sun, the more they can get, the better. So I’d like my Cam-Chips be larger, than my girl-friend, you see? And having no pro-control is not perfect, but ok, if I get the senses and vision captured perfectly, you know? Just like with my girl-friend. Not full control, but ….. 😉 And having a slick, cute little package to get the hands on is not that bad…
Still have its big but sister to play… 😉
I think Nikon hit the target they were going for. They will unveil new DSLRs in the coming months, and have already unveiled some new Coolpix cameras. They were going for a third market that meets their previous clients in the middle. Have we really looked at the specs and technology of this camera closely? I’m afraid most of us have not. 60fps?! Imagine what that will look like in the new DSLRS. Mirrorless is the biggest growth market in Japan, and in Asia at large. If you find yourself hating this camera, realize it was not made for you. It was made for people looking to grow beyond their point and shoots, or for those looking to leave their large DSLR at home and just have fun taking photos when the moment strikes, and not when everything might be perfect or you have so much gear on hand you need three other people to carry it for you. The V1/J1 is not a pro camera. The V1/J1 is not a throw in your pocket camera. It appears to be the camera that allows you to capture the moment that just seems to happen before you, without everyone feeling like you showed up from the local paper, wedding shoot, etc.
Besides, with the promised F-Mount adapter you just turned that new DX 40mm macro into a 108mm macro!! That DX 70-300mm, into a 190-810mm!!! @60fps or 1080/60p, or the insane 640×240/400fps, and even more ridiculous 320×120/1200fps. Since my budget won’t buy me a Phantom Gold Camera, the V1 actually looks pretty good. I’ll wait and see what it produces over the next few months before I really decide…
You are sorely mistaken if you think this will replace what a Phantom will do.
Well… Not so sure I was asking it to do that, especially for 1/50 to 1/150 of the price of a Phantom Gold (not to mention the equipment to view and edit). But I appreciate your comment nonetheless.
First I can’t belive that the gps thing isn’t built in lol that’s the opener to a great night of jokes
Second when will nikon realise no matter what they build they will always fail to bit canon and recently there starting to loose against Sony and panasonic haha I’d choose the s100 any day of the week over these to monstrosities price Hightower spec lo the only thing that piss’s me of less atm is rising fuel prices haha
Love how most other people hate them to that makes my day hahaha NIKON are fast becoming a toy company not a camera co haha
the sample images on DPreview are impressive but I believe the cost is much to high…for a small compact, I guess I will stick with my S90 for time being.