Testseek.com have collected 130 expert reviews of the Nikon 1 J1 and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon 1 J1.
October 2011
(74%)
130 Reviews
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(88%)
170 Reviews
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The editors liked
Excellent image quality for its class
Natural-looking colors
Fun slow-motion video.
The editors didn't like
No in-camera processing
Mode dial has limited options.
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Published: 2011-12-02, Author: Vincent , review by: digitalversus.com
Picture quality up to 1600 ISO, Excellent video mode with slowmotion functions, Builtin flash (unlike the V1), Good LCD, Generally responsive
No swivel screen or touchscreen, No sweep panorama, Video record button doesn't work in photo mode, Not many lenses to choose from yet, No builtin help function in the menus
The Nikon 1 J1 is built with sound technology that delivers good picture quality, responsiveness and great video. Although the new features Nikon seems intent on plugging in the J1 turned out to be a little disappointing, in its standard Auto mode, this c...
Thanks to its interchangeable lenses and fast processing, the J1 is capable of taking the kind of shots that simply aren’t possible on a regular compact camera. It’s extremely fast and very easy to use. The multipoint autofocus is extremely quick and ...
A gorgeous design and stunning videos are the highlights, but photo quality is up to scratch too. Despite some reservations, this is an excellent debut for the Nikon 1 system ...
The Nikon 1 J1 delivers excellent video and low-ISO photo quality, plus some aspects of the camera's performance lead its class
The CX lens system drops manual focus rings on the lenses; you can't use flash above 1/60 sec; and there's no option for an EVF
By keeping the resolution fairly low, Nikon has given the Nikon 1 J1's pixels room to breathe. The result is perfect exposures and great low-light performance. The compact 1 Nikkor lens system delivers zooms to match bulky dSLR rivals....
Good image quality, Solid build quality, Fast AF performance
PASM not on shooting mode dial, Depth of field is limited by sensor size, Uncompetitively priced
The J1 uses the new CX mount, and at present there are four lenses in the system: the 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 kit zoom, a 10mm f/2.8 ‘pancake' prime, a 30-110mm VR f/3.8-5.6 telephoto zoom and a 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 lens that's optimised for video. During the cou...
As Nikon’s (joint) first interchangeable lens compact, and its maker being one of the world’s top two photographic brands, there was always going to be interest in its J1. Especially as, unlike the V1, which has been pitched more obviously at enthus
Generally good build quality, Easy to use, Fun Motion Snapshot mode, Max 60fps continuous shooting, Image quality good for sensor size
Sensor is smaller than most other CSCs, Exposure mode changed via the menu, Flimsy multi control dial, Image quality can't match Micro Four Thirds cameras'
ForGenerally good build qualityEasy to useFun Motion Snapshot mode60fps shootingGood image quality...
Image quality, Easy to use, Great monitor, AF speed and overall performance speed, JPEG+RAW shooting, Great video features
Expensive, Design, Manual controls are all stuffed in menus
The Nikon 1 J1 is a more affordable alternative to the V1 and is as bold and brave a step by Nikon into the compact, mirrorless system camera market. And while the J1 provides all of what Nikon wants, it’s still a rather expensive option....
Published: 2011-10-04, Author: Jeremy , review by: reviewed.com
The lack of a manual focus ring on the J1 is also something that irked us, and we're sure it won't sit well with old school videographers. In fact, a manual lens ring is often one of the strongest benefits of using an interchangeable lens camera to record...
