Nikon 1 series where is the sweet spot?

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Never having looked at the Nikon 1 series before, I have started to wonder about them (guess it may be a sign of GAS).

All I know is that they seemed to have started with 10MP and moved to 14MP. Apart from that I am confused as there appears to be J1 to J5 and V1 to V3 (but there may be more).

Looking to use it mainly as a throw in the bag and on the 70-300mm. Looking at second hand and as cheap as possible.

I have had a trawl on TP, but not yet found anything which as yet answers the question.

Any thoughts gratefully received on what to get and what to avoid.
 
the all weather one is the only one thats interesting enough for me, other csc are better, bigger sensor
 
The sweet spot is in the bin ;)

I kid of course, but the reality is that these aren't considered to be very good cameras, and you'd be probably better off with a MFT or NEX if you're looking for a cheap but good mirrorless camera. You've also then got the option of using loads of different other lenses as there are a whole host of adapters for 4/3 and E-mount, whereas the Nikon 1 mount is spread pretty thin on the ground, and native lenses aren't really anything to write home about. Also, the sensors are absolutely tiny, so quality is definitely going to be impacted there too.
 
Jamtea said:
The sweet spot is in the bin ;)

I kid of course, but the reality is that these aren't considered to be very good cameras, and you'd be probably better off with a MFT or NEX if you're looking for a cheap but good mirrorless camera. You've also then got the option of using loads of different other lenses as there are a whole host of adapters for 4/3 and E-mount, whereas the Nikon 1 mount is spread pretty thin on the ground, and native lenses aren't really anything to write home about. Also, the sensors are absolutely tiny, so quality is definitely going to be impacted there too.
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what are you on about....not good cameras..go back to sleep..https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/nikon-1-series-show-us-your-shots.543931/
 
depends what you use it for and how you use it

quite a few "bird" photographer use the Nikon 1 with the FT-1 and that set up is also good for Dragonflies and the like ........
 
Jamtea said:
The sweet spot is in the bin ;)

I kid of course, but the reality is that these aren't considered to be very good cameras, and you'd be probably better off with a MFT or NEX if you're looking for a cheap but good mirrorless camera. You've also then got the option of using loads of different other lenses as there are a whole host of adapters for 4/3 and E-mount, whereas the Nikon 1 mount is spread pretty thin on the ground, and native lenses aren't really anything to write home about. Also, the sensors are absolutely tiny, so quality is definitely going to be impacted there too.
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you decide - a few shots taken from mine at random - various lens, ISO's etc.,

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The nikon 1 series is a great camera, if it fits your needs. Small form factor, small lens options, small flash options, very fast focus. A nice light weight portable system.

They have there limitations, and if I was going to print large images or provide professional shots then maybe not but for an everyday carry around camera to capture memories and you want fast focus then spot on.

For me the 1v1 has the best IQ but lowest res and the body does not have direct access to all the functions. They are menu driven. The v2 took this into account but the pixel density of the sensor was decreased with the increased resolution. I have not played with the ones released since the v2.
 
I like the 1 series apart from anything else it fits in my Nikon system,this was with th V2 and Sigma 150-600C i would like to try the V3 though.

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Looking at using it for a keep in the bottom of the non-camera bag so it's there when I don't have the main camera. Also for small mammals photos when I would have my main camera bag so that it can work alongside the main camera. Not looking at MFT as I do not want a completely new different second system, plus the issue of cost. Narrowing it down to the V rather than the J as it appears to be the one with the view finder.
 
When you are taking "close ups" it can be about getting as many pixels on the image as possible ......... if you use a 1 serious you may get 9MP's ......... versus cropping down with say a 24 MP Nikon DSLR sensor you may, and quite often get much less than 9MPs
 
Nikon Series 1 cameras are much under-rated. This came about basically from the poor media reports who looked at the size of the sensor and then poo-pooed them! The truth is Nikon redesigned the whole thing from the bottom up - working on the flaws of everything that had gone before. In fact, some of this design has made it into the latest (last 5 years-ish) platform of NIkon cameras. Add into the mix the ability to use a whole raft of glass from the 60's (yes, 1960's) to current FX/DX lenses and you can see why people who have used them rave about them.

Just out of interest, this morning I took one of my oldest lenses (about 1971) out into the garden on a really flat day and got this on a Nikon Series 1 V2 (the lens is the 85mm f1.8 pre-Ai ISO 1600 )

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Thank you everyone for the comments and pictures (just seen the bee one over on the 200-500 thread, very nice Barry). Been watching ebay not many v1 even less v2 compared to the J, reminds me of the Sigma DP merrils, looks like those that have them keep them. Just need to bide by time for the right one, or may be a J if it is the right price for the specs. Mr Cad is close by so may be worth a look tomorrow.
 
It appears my impressions on the Nikon 1 series may have been somewhat prematurely formed by the earlier models, as there are definitely some good shots here. Also I'd hasten to add that my 'in the garbage' comment was purely in jest! (Please forgive!) That said, I do stand by the opinion a larger sensored mirrorless with more scope for higher quality lenses would be a well made purchase.
 
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That said, I do stand by the opinion a larger sensored mirrorless with more scope for higher quality lenses would be a well made purchase.
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The larger sensor part I can agree with but, the lenses statement? Scope is vast - 1960's until today? That has to be huge - and high quality glass at that :)
 
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Jamtea said:
That said, I do stand by the opinion a larger sensored mirrorless with more scope for higher quality lenses would be a well made purchase.
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Sony have gone that way ..... FX sensor
 
Assuming you have a more modern Nikon SLR then I would go for the V1 as it uses the same batteries (and powerful/plentiful batteries are what you want with CSC cameras), for some inexplicable reason the V2 has proprietary batteries used only in that camera.

And, as has been demonstrated on numerous occasions, it makes lovely photos :)
 
The V1 has a built in EVF (which was a big plus for me). The AW1 is waterproof which is why I have one of them as well. Both accept the FT-1 adapter and therefore all my F mount Nikkors.
 
Thanks Ned, I did not know that about the batteries. That is definitely an issue as I have the D810.
 
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