Nikon 1 J1 10.1 MP HD Digital Camera System with 10-30mm VR and 30-110mm VR 1 NIKKOR Lenses (White)
There was much talk of the first Nikon camera and a lot of disappointment with the size of the sensor, CX, and lack of awareness of quality compared to Sony's large APS-C cameras NEX their preferred number were understandably frustrated by this move to the best of all worlds - D3 J1 point of quality and body shoot did not hit a mark. But if you understand what you are buying and playing on the strengths of the camera is a great piece of gear for the beginner and enthusiast alike.
To clarify, I was in the estimates for J1 * to use a camera - I would not touch a lot of video or photos in motion.
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* The professional part-time, I bought this camera mainly because of its size, and can (hopefully) is a collection of my goals for the future F-mount J1 This workshop is excellent. My first purchase was a Sony mirrorless NEX-3 and are overall very satisfied. However, the size of the lens is still carrying around a real chore. But is this really comes down to physics - there are physical limitations on how small it is possible to design a lens with a focal length of 55mm (cement, can not really be much smaller than 55 mm in length) based on the model CX help. J1 significantly. Because of the size of the sensor is small, it is possible to create a lens that is equivalent to a significantly smaller and lighter for the APS-C contract is a standard set of zoom, high quality (. Think for example 17-55 F2.8 ), a mid-course, my telephoto. There is no such thing as a free lunch, and clearly the breadth and depth of experience here, but I hope that Nikon produces a third fear that the more they can, while the J1 with the kit lens is a camera that does not is the trouser-pocket for sure-coat pocket.
* AF is excellent particularly optimistic. I was impressed with the ability to trace around the frame of a J1. I've been a big fan of Nikon AF 3-D track because I have seen in action on J1 D300, but in reality to a new level. The search method is fast and responsive, and when it is locked to something that was not a very good job of staying with the attention focused Nikon claims. J1 and V1 faster than D3, and while not using the D3, J1 focus fairly quickly (in a good light), which have no doubt of the application.
* The image quality is pretty good. I'm afraid of how badly he played on a small sensor. I was impressed with the results that make sense so far, JPEG output from the camera, not a stellar high ISO - the noise that some aggression was - so definitely want to change. The RAW for best results, the ACR does not open the file, but NX2 J1 ACR 6.6 beta published on dpreview.com is promoted as a sensor in the previous model (D90, D300, etc..) I need to access the files in my normal workflow (Lightroom), it is difficult for me to make a direct comparison of how much you can EEK RAW files from J1 on other cameras, but so far have been happy.
UPDATE: Lightroom version 3.6 (beta) is out and I had the chance to play with the photos that I took a few weeks ago. Once again, I was impressed. This is not a D3 with the noise standards of the LR, I think the picture quality is easily better than my D200, which determines the size of the sensor is quite impressive. It 's certainly better than the higher end, and everything I've ever owned (Panasonic LX-2, Canon S90 - is wrong in a couple of years).
What's better:.
* Interface, the camera will try to take care of a lot of things for you and most of it is not already running. If you are trying to access what you want when you want a digital SLR, you might have for each feature as problemi.Ma Wish-List is not something you should plan what happens if you buy a camera, so the interface is not worse than the NEX-3, so I'm not satisfied. I want something that will be more accessible. The camera works perfectly as is.
* Set the electronic shutter speed is very high, very strict about the settings you can change. All you need to check if you want to capture high-speed mode only program. (No shutter speed or aperture, manual), metering (ISO 100-3200 Auto only), (matrix only), focus mode (AF-only) and follow focus. (Local mode only), are quite eager to high-speed mode. But frankly, these limitations make it difficult for me to take on any kind of creative control.
* There seems to be no way to disable the preview image after shooting, the problem is if you are trying to capture a series of images that you can use a single shot or burst of colpi.Ma take one of those acts . Just add an option to disable this firmware will go a long way.
Things you might need. But not strictly necessary to the camera.
* Video and still seems to be the light - at least if you're using 720p60 and, of course, if you use a high-speed video. It has a relatively high speed. Do not you plan to use at home. There is not enough light, 720p60 video is good - it covers more than mirrorless SLR and video out there, and my experience with NEX-3, I do not know where you are going to be broadcast quality. But things have come a long way in a few years ago.
* Function, the Smart seems to work pretty well. However, since you can not see it thrown out, it's hard to know really. I have not used this feature extensively. But when I'm happy I was with him, keep him.
You must purchase a J1? It is up to. If you're intrigued. But not completely sure, you may need to wait for the next generazione.Se you are a parent who wants to take pictures of your children in their games, when paired with a long zoom, Nikon J1, you can get good results. If you want a camera that weighs a pound and fits in your pocket F2.8 25x zoom and noise-free images at ISO 204800 ... You need to look elsewhere.
At the end of the day, J1 is a compromise and does not really pretend to be something else. You will not get the performance in low light conditions, you will be in the APS-C camera, but it would take 10 pounds of tools at your disposal is one of my personal philosophy of J1 is: if I were. In this situation, my main concern is the quality of the photos I shot with my equipment Pro, otherwise I would have done, and J1 is the ability to capture scenes even lower. (But still acceptable) quality because my camera with me instead of staying home.
