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.
Seems really pricey for a side camera.
What’s the deal with video at 1080/60. Sony does the same thing with their NEX cameras. 1080/30 would be much better and even better 1080/24. I like to shoot video and won’t consider these cameras for the same reason. The lenses are also way too slow for available light. The cameras’ other features seem so cool too.
I’m in the market for a small mirror-less camera and have been looking at my options and requirements.
Why, I want a camera I can keep with me when I can’t or don’t bring my D300.
Requirements:
1) As close to my D300 in quality as possible while being small. (highly subjective, I Know).
2) Small enough to stash with a kit zoom in my laptop bag.
3) Looks good at ISO 1600.
4) Price point well below a D90-ish camera.
Bonus:
1) Hot shoe to use my cactus triggers with.
My short list basically because of size, price, and quality is:
1) Olympus e-pm1
2) Sony NEX C3
3) Nikon J1
Unfortunately Nikon J1 is a distant third because the price is kind of high, the quality of images (so far) doesn’t seem to be quite there.
Sony NEX C3 has a bigger sensor and little bit better at high ISO, but size of lens is a bit big. Also missing an excitement factor.
Olympus e-pm1: Quality looks good, price is good, has a hot shoe.
I’ll give it a little time to be able to see more on each of these. The Nikon has some cool features, but the image quality at higher ISO is initially a little disappointing.
Design looks ugly compared to Panasonic ones.
Thanks for the post Chase, but I’m just so veryy underwhelmed by this announcement.
Nikon seem to announced the perfect camera for those who have more dollars than sense, because frankly (imho) I and others caring about specs would put that cash towards a NEX or m 4/3 camera for better results at the same price (again, based on specs, final judgment when the testing is out and dissected fully).