Ever wondered, why are all the SLR cameras come in kind of size and shape, with a long, flat back and viewfinder housing at top center? These allow you to take great pictures, of course, if you have a good eye for them, even in the hardest situations, but these are huge and clunky to many users. Why the hell, in this digital age with no film to be drawn behind a shutter, can’t cameras be smaller and of comfort design?
Now, this brings us to the Nikon 1 line. Let’s try the J1. It’s not pocket-sized, but it’s a small, flat camera with interchangeable lenses, considerably enhanced image quality than most point-and-shoot cameras, color rendition in low fluorescent light is impressive and a additional features or accessories within.
Pros: Very small body, with solid feel; Fast AF; No-nonsense interface. Excellent video capture and Good picture quality.
Cons: Body could be smaller for sensor size; High ISO isn’t as good as other compact system cameras; Battery life below average; Weak flash; Confusing controls.
Price and Availability: The Nikon J1 shipped in the US market from October 2011. The J1 is sold in three different kit versions, all of which include a 10-30mm zoom lens. The single-lens kit has suggested retail pricing of around US$650. Two twin-lens kits, which add either a 10mm prime lens or a 30-110mm zoom lens, are each available for about US$900. The Nikon J1 is sold in a variety of body/lens color choices that let the fashion-conscious match their own personal style. Body and zoom lens color choices include black, silver, white, red, and pink, while the prime lens is available in all of these except pink.
Basic Specifications:- Resolution: 10.10 Megapixels
- Kit Lens: 3.00x zoom 10-30mm (27-81mm eq.)
- Viewfinder: LCD
- LCD Size: 3.0 inch
- ISO: 100-6400
- Shutter: 30-1/16000
- Max Aperture: 3.5
- Dimensions: 4.2 x 2.4 x 1.2 in. (106 x 61 x 30 mm)
- Weight: 14.0 oz (396 g) includes batteries, kit lens
- Availability: Oct-11
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