Fast AF and confident tracking in good lighting, Fast burst shooting, including 10fps with AF, Able to capture high-res stills while filming HD video, Built-in viewfinder, mic input and accessory port.
Viewfinder slow to activate and no manual override, Switches to slower AF system under dim conditions, No exposure bracketing, live histogram or effects, No built-in flash. Proprietary accessory shoe limits options, Shutter often too slow in Portrait mode to avoid blurring.
The Nikon V1 is one of the fastest cameras I've tested at any price point and in any category. Quick AF, confident tracking, fast burst shooting and the ability to capture both stills and HD video simultaneously add up to a camera that can simply capt...
Some impressive tricks, fast burst shooting and focusing, good EVF, retractable lenses
Too basic for hobbyists, too expensive for everyone else.
The V1 is beautifully made, fun to use, has an excellent built-in EVF and delivers good quality pictures in most situations, including fast action. The problem is that it isn't clear who it's for, and so it falls between two stools. If it's aimed at th...
10 things you really need to know before you buy the Nikon 1 V1The Nikon 1 V1 offers a lot to like, but should be considered cautiously by advanced photographersRight now we’ve got a love/hate relationship going on with the Nikon 1 V1. Despite being in...
Abstract: On September 21, 2011 Nikon finally rolled out its answer to the compact system camera (CSC) in the form of the new Nikon 1 series. A new camera system from Nikon was understandably highly anticipated, but once leaks of the series’ new sensor started ...
Quality: above average.Why you'd buy the V1: it's a Nikon! you want a very small system camera; adaptor for Nikon F lenses.Why you wouldn't: you may find the ‘clever' options a bit off-putting.Frankly, I found the layout of the camera a bit challenging...
Abstract: DSLR performace. Point-and-Shoot simplicity. This is what the Nikon 1 V1 aims for and the decisions behind its design and operation all point to this camera being unabashedly targeted to the point-and-shoot crowd who desires to upgrade to better ...
"If you want to shoot anything that moves fast, get a DSLR." Such was the advice once given to beginners inquiring what camera to buy for shooting their pet at play or their kids at sports. And it was good advice. Digital compact cameras have never be...
Abstract: 10.10MegapixelsNikon 1 Mount3.0 inchLCDSample images: While we've not yet had the chance to shoot sample images with the Nikon V1, we have shot a selection of images with its closely-related sibling, the Nikon J1. Both cameras share the same image sens...
Low image noise until ISO 800, Usable up to ISO 6400, Excellent metering system, Realistic image colors, Good whitebalance, Ultrafast autofocus with moderate to good light, Quick and responsive, Excellent EVF with EyeStart sensor, Sharp and crisp LCD, Nea
Slow autofocus in low light, Limited dynamic range, Shottoshot times longer than average, Limited selection of lenses, Few external controls, AF and MF sounds get recorded during video, Adjustment of EC not shown until set, Not ExposurePriority on EVF or
The interface of the V1 is somewhat unusual and designed for beginning photographers. While this camera offers full manual controls, including PASM modes and custom white-balance, changing these require a trip through the menu system. Still, the V1 always...
Good image quality (comparable to 12MP Micro Four Thirds sensor output), Very good, print-ready JPEGs - nice color reproduction, and a good balance of NR/detail, Fast and accurate phase-detection tracking AF as part of adaptive 'Hybrid' AF system, Exceptional continuous shooting rates - up to 60 fps, Effective (automatic) in-camera correction of fringing/CA and vignetting in JPEG files, Smart P
Conservative Auto ISO behavior can result in dangerously slow shutter speeds indoors (especially frustrating for social photography and continuous-advance shots of indoor sports), No 'live' simulation of exposure compensation, nor on-screen histogram, Few direct access buttons and no 'quick menu' - some basic exposure parameters (such as ISO, white balance and exposure mode) can only be accesse
Many photographers within Nikon's sizeable user base had been eagerly anticipating the camera giant's move into mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, and a lot of them reacted with disappointment when the curtain parted on the 1 System in late 2011...
