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A few more images can be found here: http://outbackphoto.smugmug.com/DOPFieldTests/Nikon-1-Field-Test-Images/
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Tom,
if you (or your wife) looks for such a camera as you describe, IMHO the V1 (J1) is the perfect camera available today.
AF is fast down to decent light, absolutely not working in dark conditions, IQ is superb, for me even up to ISO3200 and the auto setting is really fool proof.
I sold meanwhile all my m43 gear and I am SO happy I made that switch to the V1. Was photographing an advent concert the other day and the results are stunning. Of course you have to adopt to the operation of the Nikon 1 system, but as soon as you have done that (mentally) it is a really capable system.
Also up till yesterday I was only using JPEG and the OOC JPEGs are even better what we are used from Olympus. So that might be another decision point for a camera for your wife.
But I warn you - you will get addicted yourself and there might be danger you even would prefer using it more than your S2
That would be the V2 and it might have a slight physically larger Sensor that could be used for much better 6400 ISO images.If Nikon launches a pro body (V1 with articulated screen and more buttons) plus an ultrawide lens, this might mean a change from m4/3 for me. I've seen nothing but goodness from this system so far. Very impressive.
I am using the V1, as I prefer the additional EVF. But the J1 should do the job equally good.Peter,
do you use the v1 ir the j1?
I would personally prefer the v1, but I am not even shure how often my wife uses the viewfinder.
Regarding the S2....lets compare: v1 better high ISO, faster AF, more sophisticated exp metering, smaller, lower price....for somereason I still prefer the S2 for some things-I dont remember why.
Some of these look very appealing to me. Where do you have this list from?That would be the V2 and it might have a slight physically larger Sensor that could be used for much better 6400 ISO images.
7 prototype lens may soon be available.
They include:
14mm f/2.8
18mm f/1.4
32mm f/1.2
40mm f/2.8 Micro
60mm f/3.5 Micro
7-13mm f/3.5-5.6
9-43mm f/2.8-5.6
Cannot complain also wide open.>I can only reiterate that mine does not show any significant edge softness, so I am quite happy with that lens.
Good to hear. Also full open?
Do you have the 30-110mm lens?
My loaner 10-30mm would second these results:
http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/nikon_1_nikkor_vr_10_30mm_f_35_56_review/sharpness_1/
Are there some nice sample movies for the Nikon V1