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Fun with Nikon 1 J4
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Jorgen Udvang
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I enjoy these a lot, Ricardo. There's something very film-like about the photos from the 1 series, particularly the b&w ones. I'm very tempted to buy one as a supplement to my other Nikon cameras, but, but.... I have so many cameras...
I hear you on so many cameras ;-)
I just re-upload three shots with some enhancements as I see they could use a "bit better" - the guy in the ballerina dress (a bit of a different crop), the old bald man (different crop to remove distracting yellow thingie on left), the "Goth" couple (a bit more sharpening, that shot wasn't quite sport on focus).
Update: will tell you right now, if Pentax/Ricoh had made F1.0 primes for the Q, that's what I would still be using. My Folsom shots from last year on the Q7 were pretty decent too. The F1.2 32mm Nikon 1 prime is a jewel (with the respective high price
).
- Ricardo
I just re-upload three shots with some enhancements as I see they could use a "bit better" - the guy in the ballerina dress (a bit of a different crop), the old bald man (different crop to remove distracting yellow thingie on left), the "Goth" couple (a bit more sharpening, that shot wasn't quite sport on focus).
Update: will tell you right now, if Pentax/Ricoh had made F1.0 primes for the Q, that's what I would still be using. My Folsom shots from last year on the Q7 were pretty decent too. The F1.2 32mm Nikon 1 prime is a jewel (with the respective high price
).- Ricardo
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
I'm not impressed. The PanaLeica 42.5mm f/1.2 for m4/3 is twice the price and twice the weightThe F1.2 32mm Nikon 1 prime is a jewel (with the respective high price
- Ricardo
That's obviously on a slightly larger format, and maybe the Zuiko 45mm f/1.8 would be a more realistic comparison, but only the top lens is the top lens
Oh, I don't mean to say there aren't other lenses that are good on other systems. Must saying the F1.2 32mm is a good lensI'm not impressed. The PanaLeica 42.5mm f/1.2 for m4/3 is twice the price and twice the weight
That's obviously on a slightly larger format, and maybe the Zuiko 45mm f/1.8 would be a more realistic comparison, but only the top lens is the top lens
- Ricardo
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
The point for me is that the price difference between these two lenses would go a long way to pay for a V3 with all the "goodies"Oh, I don't mean to say there aren't other lenses that are good on other systems. Must saying the F1.2 32mm is a good lens
- Ricardo
GotchaThe point for me is that the price difference between these two lenses would go a long way to pay for a V3 with all the "goodies"
I think the V3 is very overpriced. Ironically I find the J4 has a very Zen-like simplicity and now that it's made of metal along with the flash, it does not s*xor to me as the J1 did. The V3 is nice- just wish it didn't have the dial wheel in the back since it has already enough wheels for the interface.
- Ricardo
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
The V3 is twice as expensive as the J4 here ($1,300 vs. $625), but the price of the V3 includes the grip, the viewfinder and the FT-1 adapter. What would be more tempting for me than the J4 is the AW1, which is less than $200 more expensive.Gotcha
The V3 is nice- just wish it didn't have the dial wheel in the back since it has already enough wheels for the interface.
- Ricardo
How is AF-C when recording video on the J4?
It's pretty good, though I have not used it much and it depends on what you want to do. You can AF or tap to focus.
What I do like is that the video records with good sensitivity and no rolling shutter or obvious moire from what I have seen.
Both V3 and J4 behave the same here. I still find the V3 overpriced even with the USA extras they throw in. I also find the grip badly designed because the socket is off-center from the lens and you have to remove it to replace the battery (!).
I think Nikon should at least do a V3 package with the EVF for no more than $800 USD. Maybe drop the J4 to $500 and keep $300 USD between them. As it is, at twice the price, it's a bit hard to take in, particularly with all the cameras you can get in that price range.
- Ricardo