Hope you enjoy the video! Here are some other great and cheap cameras similar to this one: Sony Alpha NEX-3N The Sony Alpha NEX-3N is a mirrorless camera that shares many similarities with the Nikon J1. It features a 16.1-megapixel APS-C sensor, which is larger than the J1’s sensor, providing better image quality and low-light performance. It’s compact, lightweight, and offers a user-friendly interface, making it ideal for beginners. The NEX-3N also has a tilting LCD screen, which is perfect for selfies and low-angle shots. Priced competitively, it’s a solid choice for those seeking similar capabilities to the J1. 2. Olympus PEN E-PL5 The Olympus PEN E-PL5 is another excellent mirrorless camera that rivals the Nikon J1. It features a 16-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor and boasts a fast autofocus system. The E-PL5 stands out with its retro design and robust build quality. It also offers a touch-sensitive tilting screen, which enhances the shooting experience. With a similar price point, the E-PL5 provides great image quality and versatility, making it a worthy alternative. 3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 is a stylish and compact mirrorless camera equipped with a 16-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor. It offers a variety of creative shooting modes and filters, similar to the Nikon J1’s offerings. The GF6 features a responsive touchscreen and built-in Wi-Fi for easy sharing of photos. Its fast autofocus and good low-light performance make it a solid contender in this price range. 4. Canon EOS M Canon’s entry into the mirrorless market, the EOS M, provides a compelling alternative to the Nikon J1. It features an 18-megapixel APS-C sensor, delivering excellent image quality and detail. The EOS M has a sleek, compact design and offers full manual control for more advanced photographers. Its intuitive touchscreen interface and compatibility with a wide range of Canon EF-M lenses make it a versatile option at a similar price point. 5. Fujifilm X-A1 The Fujifilm X-A1 is an entry-level mirrorless camera that combines affordability with performance. It boasts a 16.3-megapixel APS-C sensor, known for its vibrant color reproduction and excellent image quality. The X-A1 offers a traditional design with manual dials, providing a tactile shooting experience. Its compact size, lightweight body, and built-in Wi-Fi for easy sharing make it a great alternative to the Nikon J1.
I'm totally obsessed with them and have nearly 10 bodies. I use a v1 with the 18.5mm 1.8 (50mm eq.) as my daily camera, for shooting anything. I work for a magazine a recently even used a portrait shot on this camera in print 😊 there are great lenses, I am especially happy with my 70-300mm (-810mm eq.) which is perfect for birding without having to lift tons like with my DSLR bodies! And the FT1 adapter is excellent if you have Nikon lenses as you get a 2.7x crop factor, interesting for transforming telephotos lenses into super telephotos or for macro. The AF works with AF-S and AF-P. Thank you for your review !
@rbanyaga thank you for your interest and appreciation! No, I don't have, I am not that gifted! I am member of a few Nikon 1 Facebook groups where I post sometimes, they are very active. I have also posted on photo groups (mostly birds). But I should perhaps, I have to sort out all my photos, perhaps this winter as there are less things to photograph in the winter. Do you also own Nikon 1 devices? What kind of photo do you take?
Me too, i have several Fuji and they are by far best, but i missed the two Nikon j i had by the past, for videos. I found it for 50 e, i bought it, and i began to manual shoot with it or film quickly, man i love it so much it has a soul!
@@top-voice1674 yes it is so handy and so small and light! I don't use it that much for filming but would be a good idea, as it is very very easy, just press the red button and override.
Thank you for sharing this in-depth experience. I've enjoyed taking pictures with many cameras for a long time. I loved the Ricoh GRD, GR series, but seeing the current Ricoh and Fujifilm craze and crazy price gouging, I started seeing alternatives. I immediately signed up for a subscription. It's beneficial and enjoyable to watch and listen to videos.
Had this camera for a decade already, you need to get a m43 adapter or a Fmount adapter. The stock kit lens is pretty bad and had a recall, so a lot of them are just bad from not getting serviced. Once you put an adapter and a quality lens on it you can get great results , its a nikon sensor after all.
@@CBRAFILMS I will let someone tell but I have tried once (very rapidly) and there was no clean HDMI output. But perhaps there is a setting that permits it and it could depend on the device.
I found a J4 for a steal! I really love the fast autofocus , fps and size of the Nikon 1. I get worried my kit lens will quit one day. The 18.5mm f1.8 and 10mm f2.8 are great N1 lenses.
Interesting camera, but with a somewhat long lens. I would like to buy a Fuji XT-5 for normal (travel) photography. I would also like to have a camera that is as small (trouser pocket) and inexpensive as possible, which I can always have with me and also take with me to dangerous areas, as I could easily buy a new one at any time, preferably locally. Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks for your feedback! What about one of the Olympus PEN series? I think you will get good value for money here, but you need to appreciate Micro 4/3..
I have wanted a pocketable camera for street photography for so long. My other mirrorless cameras are too big for daily carry and I was saving to buy a Ricoh GR3. I just searched for Nikon 1 on Ebay after watching this and ended up buying a near mint condition J2 with 10-30mm lens for £60. Definitely a bargain to try a small camera and see if it fits my use case.
The whole line was confusing to regular Nikon digital owners, especially when wanting to adapt legacy lenses. The adaptor was extremely expensive. Though for a while the expensive adapter was FREE - then Nikon stopped offering it free. A big mistake by Nikon. American photo retailers considered it unsellable. Thanks for re-discovering the value of the J 1…..
I need someone to explain street photography to me because I don't understand it. I've seen images from countless street photographers and most of the images seem like random shots with no purpose. I will say I've seen a couple with great lighting and mood. But those are rare.
Modern street photography is a genre of photography that focuses on capturing spontaneous moments and everyday scenes in urban environments. This style of photography seeks to document daily life, human interactions, and social dynamics on city streets.
I understand that your post was in good faith, but... 1- Nikon 1 was an extremely expensive system considering that they are cameras with a one inch sensor, and there was very little variety in lenses. 2- The vast majority of lenses have a failed diaphragm opening mechanism due to a plastic gear, a very poor quality plastic construction and design, and all the photos start to come out dark. 3- The battery life is bad compared to Sony NEX and Micro Four Thirds. 4- The Nikon V1 does not have a built-in flash, and the Nikon S1 and J1 don't have a mechanical shutter and only sync with the flash at 1/60s (very slow). 5- Due to the size of the sensor at ISO 800 the noise is more than evident, the Micro Four Thirds and APS-C sensors from other brands have much better performance. 6- Unlike the Olympus and Panasonic (m4/3), Sony E, Fujifilm X and Canon EOS M that can be used with analog lenses with manual focus assists (digital zoom in liveview, focus peaking), the Nikon 1 HAVE MANUAL FOCUS ASSISTS BLOCKED and can only be used with Nikon lenses. 7- I had the Nikkor 11-27.5mm, Nikkor 10-30mm VR and Nikkor 30-110mm VR lenses, none of them lasted more than 5000 shots (there was one that lasted less than 2000), on ebay there are plenty of Nikon 1 camera bodies without lenses. Nikon 1 lenses in good working condition cost the same as one for a Sony NEX or micro 4/3, which is ridiculous for lenses of such poor mechanical quality. 8- Even at 100 dollars it is a waste of money, the models of similar years from Sony (E mount) or Olympus and Panasonic (m4/3) are superior in almost everything and more versatile, maybe the exception of the autofocus in favor of Nikon (compared to the first generations of micro 4/3), but that's it. 9- I used it with an ft1 adapter and a 70-300mm because of the crop factor (2.7x) it is partially suitable for photographing birds, and although the image is good, I prefer a micro 4/3 with a crop factor of 2x (a little less) but better image quality although you have to use manual focus. 10- The size of the sensor also makes optical diffraction occur at 1 or 2 stops of aperture more open than with sensors like m4/3 or aps-c. 11-With the Nikon 1 V1 the amount and models of flash you can use is extremely limited, with some m4/3 and nex models you have the option to use external flash with several models... 12-All your recommendations about "some other great and cheap cameras similar to this one: Sony Alpha NEX-3N, 2. Olympus PEN E-PL5, 3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6, Canon EOS M, Fujifilm X-A1"...on average they are all better than the Nikon 1, with reliable lenses, a wider variety of lenses, larger sensors, better batteries...
@@vintagetest with Nikon AF-S and AF-P lenses, you can indeed get pretty good images, especially from small birds, in a very very lightweight package (considering it weighs less than 1kg) and an eq. field of view of 200-810mm. You can even use the DX lenses without problem, which are cheap and light. I know of someone who uses a 300mm F4, which gives superb result. You can still have an outstanding AF, even if it hunts sometimes and drains the battery quite fast. For the best performances, especially for wildlife, I would recommend the V2 with the native CX 70-300mm but any zoom or tele lens should give good results for the price and weight.
@@vintagetest I recently bought an Olympus EM-5ii to try out and compare to the Nikon 1. For the time being, I am not overblown by the results. The OM bodies are much better, you get more for your price, but the Nikon 1, especially V1, V2 and v3 are extremely easy to use, have very good AF and are more versatile if you already own Nikon F lenses (which are much easier to find and cheaper than M4/3). I am waiting to develop a bit my budget to be able to test the Zuiko 100-400mm and al. because they seem to give outstanding results.
@@vintagetest and yes noise is pretty bad, Nikon 1 are almost unusable in low light, in a forest, at dawn or if the sky is grey. Especially with long lenses.
To me the quality seems far better than on a phone, no matter the mp. The sensor is simply bigger and you can see that. At least i think i see it🤪 And it's a sifferent feel. I have a " it's a camera, but looks like a Smartphone" phone by Sony, and i barely use it. Cameras are more fun...
This is one of the best investment I made the J1
Hope you enjoy the video! Here are some other great and cheap cameras similar to this one:
Sony Alpha NEX-3N
The Sony Alpha NEX-3N is a mirrorless camera that shares many similarities with the Nikon J1. It features a 16.1-megapixel APS-C sensor, which is larger than the J1’s sensor, providing better image quality and low-light performance. It’s compact, lightweight, and offers a user-friendly interface, making it ideal for beginners. The NEX-3N also has a tilting LCD screen, which is perfect for selfies and low-angle shots. Priced competitively, it’s a solid choice for those seeking similar capabilities to the J1.
2. Olympus PEN E-PL5
The Olympus PEN E-PL5 is another excellent mirrorless camera that rivals the Nikon J1. It features a 16-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor and boasts a fast autofocus system. The E-PL5 stands out with its retro design and robust build quality. It also offers a touch-sensitive tilting screen, which enhances the shooting experience. With a similar price point, the E-PL5 provides great image quality and versatility, making it a worthy alternative.
3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 is a stylish and compact mirrorless camera equipped with a 16-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor. It offers a variety of creative shooting modes and filters, similar to the Nikon J1’s offerings. The GF6 features a responsive touchscreen and built-in Wi-Fi for easy sharing of photos. Its fast autofocus and good low-light performance make it a solid contender in this price range.
4. Canon EOS M
Canon’s entry into the mirrorless market, the EOS M, provides a compelling alternative to the Nikon J1. It features an 18-megapixel APS-C sensor, delivering excellent image quality and detail. The EOS M has a sleek, compact design and offers full manual control for more advanced photographers. Its intuitive touchscreen interface and compatibility with a wide range of Canon EF-M lenses make it a versatile option at a similar price point.
5. Fujifilm X-A1
The Fujifilm X-A1 is an entry-level mirrorless camera that combines affordability with performance. It boasts a 16.3-megapixel APS-C sensor, known for its vibrant color reproduction and excellent image quality. The X-A1 offers a traditional design with manual dials, providing a tactile shooting experience. Its compact size, lightweight body, and built-in Wi-Fi for easy sharing make it a great alternative to the Nikon J1.
I'm totally obsessed with them and have nearly 10 bodies. I use a v1 with the 18.5mm 1.8 (50mm eq.) as my daily camera, for shooting anything. I work for a magazine a recently even used a portrait shot on this camera in print 😊 there are great lenses, I am especially happy with my 70-300mm (-810mm eq.) which is perfect for birding without having to lift tons like with my DSLR bodies! And the FT1 adapter is excellent if you have Nikon lenses as you get a 2.7x crop factor, interesting for transforming telephotos lenses into super telephotos or for macro. The AF works with AF-S and AF-P. Thank you for your review !
@labalia30 that’s great! Do you have Flickr or website to view photos taken with your Nikon 1’s? It’s a fabulous system.
@rbanyaga thank you for your interest and appreciation! No, I don't have, I am not that gifted! I am member of a few Nikon 1 Facebook groups where I post sometimes, they are very active. I have also posted on photo groups (mostly birds). But I should perhaps, I have to sort out all my photos, perhaps this winter as there are less things to photograph in the winter. Do you also own Nikon 1 devices? What kind of photo do you take?
Me too, i have several Fuji and they are by far best, but i missed the two Nikon j i had by the past, for videos. I found it for 50 e, i bought it, and i began to manual shoot with it or film quickly, man i love it so much it has a soul!
@@top-voice1674 yes it is so handy and so small and light! I don't use it that much for filming but would be a good idea, as it is very very easy, just press the red button and override.
Thank you for sharing this in-depth experience. I've enjoyed taking pictures with many cameras for a long time. I loved the Ricoh GRD, GR series, but seeing the current Ricoh and Fujifilm craze and crazy price gouging, I started seeing alternatives. I immediately signed up for a subscription. It's beneficial and enjoyable to watch and listen to videos.
I have few of 1s and those are great little cameras!!
hi i love this video.Could you let me know your camera setting on Nikon J1? Please
Had this camera for a decade already, you need to get a m43 adapter or a Fmount adapter. The stock kit lens is pretty bad and had a recall, so a lot of them are just bad from not getting serviced. Once you put an adapter and a quality lens on it you can get great results , its a nikon sensor after all.
Great advice! Will check it out, thanks!
Hi Do you know if this camera has clean HDMI output?
@@CBRAFILMS I will let someone tell but I have tried once (very rapidly) and there was no clean HDMI output. But perhaps there is a setting that permits it and it could depend on the device.
Love my N1 J5
The Nikon 1 V1 has the built in EVF and is built like a tank. A great option for not much more money.
Sounds interesting! With an EVF it´s (nearly) everything you need for Street Photography...thanks for your feedback!
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I found a J4 for a steal! I really love the fast autofocus , fps and size of the Nikon 1. I get worried my kit lens will quit one day. The 18.5mm f1.8 and 10mm f2.8 are great N1 lenses.
Sounds fantastic, these kinds of cameras are really a steal. Happy shooting!
Interesting camera, but with a somewhat long lens.
I would like to buy a Fuji XT-5 for normal (travel) photography. I would also like to have a camera that is as small (trouser pocket) and inexpensive as possible, which I can always have with me and also take with me to dangerous areas, as I could easily buy a new one at any time, preferably locally.
Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks for your feedback! What about one of the Olympus PEN series? I think you will get good value for money here, but you need to appreciate Micro 4/3..
Be aware that the standard zoomlens (10-30mm) can have problems with the aperture; guess three times why I know that?! :-\
Oh, i see...i did not have any issues ( yet)...
I have wanted a pocketable camera for street photography for so long. My other mirrorless cameras are too big for daily carry and I was saving to buy a Ricoh GR3. I just searched for Nikon 1 on Ebay after watching this and ended up buying a near mint condition J2 with 10-30mm lens for £60. Definitely a bargain to try a small camera and see if it fits my use case.
The whole line was confusing to regular Nikon digital owners, especially when wanting to adapt legacy lenses.
The adaptor was extremely expensive. Though for a while the expensive adapter was FREE - then Nikon stopped offering it free.
A big mistake by Nikon. American photo retailers considered it unsellable.
Thanks for re-discovering the value of the J 1…..
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I need someone to explain street photography to me because I don't understand it. I've seen images from countless street photographers and most of the images seem like random shots with no purpose. I will say I've seen a couple with great lighting and mood. But those are rare.
Modern street photography is a genre of photography that focuses on capturing spontaneous moments and everyday scenes in urban environments. This style of photography seeks to document daily life, human interactions, and social dynamics on city streets.
Old Olympus Pens are also a good option
100% agree
I understand that your post was in good faith, but...
1- Nikon 1 was an extremely expensive system considering that they are cameras with a one inch sensor, and there was very little variety in lenses.
2- The vast majority of lenses have a failed diaphragm opening mechanism due to a plastic gear, a very poor quality plastic construction and design, and all the photos start to come out dark.
3- The battery life is bad compared to Sony NEX and Micro Four Thirds.
4- The Nikon V1 does not have a built-in flash, and the Nikon S1 and J1 don't have a mechanical shutter and only sync with the flash at 1/60s (very slow).
5- Due to the size of the sensor at ISO 800 the noise is more than evident, the Micro Four Thirds and APS-C sensors from other brands have much better performance.
6- Unlike the Olympus and Panasonic (m4/3), Sony E, Fujifilm X and Canon EOS M that can be used with analog lenses with manual focus assists (digital zoom in liveview, focus peaking), the Nikon 1 HAVE MANUAL FOCUS ASSISTS BLOCKED and can only be used with Nikon lenses.
7- I had the Nikkor 11-27.5mm, Nikkor 10-30mm VR and Nikkor 30-110mm VR lenses, none of them lasted more than 5000 shots (there was one that lasted less than 2000), on ebay there are plenty of Nikon 1 camera bodies without lenses. Nikon 1 lenses in good working condition cost the same as one for a Sony NEX or micro 4/3, which is ridiculous for lenses of such poor mechanical quality.
8- Even at 100 dollars it is a waste of money, the models of similar years from Sony (E mount) or Olympus and Panasonic (m4/3) are superior in almost everything and more versatile, maybe the exception of the autofocus in favor of Nikon (compared to the first generations of micro 4/3), but that's it.
9- I used it with an ft1 adapter and a 70-300mm because of the crop factor (2.7x) it is partially suitable for photographing birds, and although the image is good, I prefer a micro 4/3 with a crop factor of 2x (a little less) but better image quality although you have to use manual focus.
10- The size of the sensor also makes optical diffraction occur at 1 or 2 stops of aperture more open than with sensors like m4/3 or aps-c.
11-With the Nikon 1 V1 the amount and models of flash you can use is extremely limited, with some m4/3 and nex models you have the option to use external flash with several models...
12-All your recommendations about "some other great and cheap cameras similar to this one: Sony Alpha NEX-3N, 2. Olympus PEN E-PL5, 3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6, Canon EOS M, Fujifilm X-A1"...on average they are all better than the Nikon 1, with reliable lenses, a wider variety of lenses, larger sensors, better batteries...
@@vintagetest the Nikon V1 has the standard ENEL15, same as big Nikon cameras (D750, D500, D850, Z5/6/7/F, etc.) and has a terrific battery life.
@@vintagetest for the V1 there is a small and cute flash which is not very expensive.
@@vintagetest with Nikon AF-S and AF-P lenses, you can indeed get pretty good images, especially from small birds, in a very very lightweight package (considering it weighs less than 1kg) and an eq. field of view of 200-810mm. You can even use the DX lenses without problem, which are cheap and light. I know of someone who uses a 300mm F4, which gives superb result. You can still have an outstanding AF, even if it hunts sometimes and drains the battery quite fast. For the best performances, especially for wildlife, I would recommend the V2 with the native CX 70-300mm but any zoom or tele lens should give good results for the price and weight.
@@vintagetest I recently bought an Olympus EM-5ii to try out and compare to the Nikon 1. For the time being, I am not overblown by the results. The OM bodies are much better, you get more for your price, but the Nikon 1, especially V1, V2 and v3 are extremely easy to use, have very good AF and are more versatile if you already own Nikon F lenses (which are much easier to find and cheaper than M4/3). I am waiting to develop a bit my budget to be able to test the Zuiko 100-400mm and al. because they seem to give outstanding results.
@@vintagetest and yes noise is pretty bad, Nikon 1 are almost unusable in low light, in a forest, at dawn or if the sky is grey. Especially with long lenses.
easier to use your cel. phone if you hate shooting good high res. best quality RAW shots from 24 or 36mp & up.
To me the quality seems far better than on a phone, no matter the mp. The sensor is simply bigger and you can see that. At least i think i see it🤪 And it's a sifferent feel. I have a " it's a camera, but looks like a Smartphone" phone by Sony, and i barely use it. Cameras are more fun...