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Feedback: New Nikon 1 System: V1 & J1 Cameras, plus Lenses

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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.

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  1. Markus says:
    September 23, 2011 at 1:11 am

    If there would be an APS-C sensor the Nikon 1 V1 would be my choice. I like the design and I want to stay with Nikon.

  2. Maciek Krüger Fotograf Warszawa says:
    September 22, 2011 at 11:19 pm

    too toyish! 😉 Not for us!

  3. John says:
    September 22, 2011 at 10:55 pm

    FYI… The v1 DOES have manual control, as well as aperture and shutter priority settings. They are in the menu. There is a you tube at around 5 min he explains manual mode . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1zica9R-Y8&feature=related

  4. Fernando says:
    September 22, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    I don’t get it. There is something interesting in the package, something on the edge of video and photo that is the future of cameras. And, I like the small size and the idea of the design.

    But, the small sensor, the lack of MAS controls and the need for another set of glass rule it out for me.

  5. Scott says:
    September 22, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    booooo tiny sensor. if sony can hit such a home run with the aps-c sensored nex cameras then why can’t nikon when they already use sony sensors? i just don’t see the point of another small sensored compact.

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