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.
Eensy-weensy little sensor, and slow lenses? Meh. Looks like a camera for people who don’ t care about photography, but are willing to pay $$ for a fancy camera that matches their shoes.
Someone finally got it right. This camera is targeted at enthusiasts.
This camera ISN’T targeted at enthusiasts. Don’t know why the spell checker didn’t catch that 🙂
Doesn’t seem to have a M, Av, or St, modes which I feel would be essential to any camera that costs more than $500. Also, while I love the compact size of the lenses I think they would have more luck with primes than those zoom lenses. I feel this product is perfect for individuals who who need more than a point and shoot for family occasions and travel but otherwise don’t have the time for a dslr. I was hoping that is would be a competitor to the leica m9 while it is far from that.
Much better and interesting the fujifilm x100 !!!
Really? X100 has a great build quality and much better image quality, I honestly think the x100 is a better deal.
funny. (assuming thats sarcasm)
I’m largely indifferent, but only because I am committed to a Nikon SLR system. I have lenses, flashes, bag and other accessories that I carry around. I don’t have the resources to start another system. I think it looks like a great system, love that the one still has a viewfinder. I think 12mp is finally showing that they get that more megapixels doesn’t mean everything. The lens range is excellent. From where I sit, not having used it, they have hit a lot of the high points. I see this system as an excellent alternative to the lower end DSLR market. Lots of people want more then a p&s, but don’t want the huge leap to an SLR. This is a great middle ground. It will remain to be seen if it catches on.
For me, I like SLR’s because they are bigger. More to hang on to, easier to hold (I suppose at being just over six foot that’s relative). I like more external buttons (ever notice how the higher up the camera food chain you climb the more buttons, dials and switches are on the outside?!). That being said, not everyone wants to carry a big bag around.
So that’s the view from my armchair.
Yeah…Need more on body control. I nice fast 35mm would kill and a larger sensor for killer high ISO. I would be all over that!