Nikon 1 J1 Review

A review of the Nikon J1. This review covers the functionality and usability of the features of the J1, with extensive coverage of the entire menu system.

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[GrumpyLuna]

Just picked this camera up in 2024 can't wait to play around with it wanted something for on the go rather than carrying my D5300 😁 thanks for the review !!

[soapsfromhome]

I just bought this camera and your review has been excellent! It has saved me hours of trying to figure it all out! Thanks!

[SakuraXAngelXorXnot]

I just got this camera and it shoots great outdoor pictures! It makes everything look so HD and vibrant. I really like it. I'm not a photographer at all myself, but its fun working with this camera. I'm going on a trip to Europe soon so I was concerned about that as well.

[avijitchander]

Loved how your review covered the whole camera settings. Esp useful for those who are trying to decide if the main options are too deeply embedded in the menus. Very useful.

[briantobey]

Thanks. Glad to hear it was concise for you. Thanks for watching.

[israelmacario]

Thanks. Just got one and looking forward to shoot.

[briantobey]

Thanks for the kind words. I hope to have more reviews like this. My goal is for it to be instructional, with useful knowledge you can utilize.

[SirRodhood]

Brillaint in depth look into the camera, really helped me understand the features and the basics on usage for when I get the camera. Thanks!

[jhngregor]

Great review! Just picked this combo up used and it's great. Just wanted to point out that your 10-30mm lens is indeed a VR (vibration reduction) lens. You can see this if you look at the front of the lens.

[vanityposh]

Thank you for making this video very easy clear instruction... someone told me this camera was obsolete but I find the picture qualities nice and the auto focus is good.

[ywmpg]

Brian, we just got a Nikon 1 J3 and I sure wish you'd make a great video review of THAT model also!!

[PrimetimeWu]

The interchangeable lens portable camera is the future as people like myself prefer to not carry the "bricklike" DSLR. This is the perfect entry level camera for anyone. I love the fact that you can make adjustments while shooting a video. It does lack the viewfinder option because we inherently need that stability when hitting the shutter. Prices are astronomical and are nearly as much as a DSLR. My next purchase will definitely be a Nikon J.

[JANnified]

Thanks a lot for this review! The best review for this camera so far. Good job Mr Brian!

[laceyjohnson]

I have the J1 and I'm getting frustrated with it because when I take pictures of bands, they don't come out right no matter what setting I have it on. Everything is blurry. I have the lens it came with, the 10-30.

Do I need a VR lens to reduce the motion and blur? Or what would you recommend?

[dagfinngudbrandsen]

Greate video, but as a 67 years old first time owner of a digital there a automode installed ?

[vidyadharmahajan]

Thanks for a good review. What I am stuck at with my V1 is when I mount a Nikkor lens it warns that I cannot use mounted lenses in auto mode. It allows only some modes like tha A and S. Why is that and then how do I get to use the auto mode with mounted lenses?

[TheStellaStylist]

Great video. I love my J1 but I don't know how to edit my movies. Any suggestions?

[Recgraphics]

Great review but I'm interested in how to operate long exposure how do i take a picture with cars driving by so they are streams of light?

[trxmpg]

You are using a VR lens look at the front of it. I am loving this video.

[giuseppemancuso]

thank you so much just saved me the headache of trying to figure this out on my own. as a noob this was a great review to get me started excellent job