+ Much handier than an SLR with not much poorer picture quality
+ Zoom by hand is now times faster than with motor drive
+ Impressive frame rate (up to 60 frames / s)
+ Very fast autofocus, sometimes idiosyncratic unfortunately in automatic mode
+ Expandable system
To my mind, the image quality does not move while at the level of an SLR, but still significantly higher than that of most compact cameras. Compared to the Nikon Coolpix P7700 compact camera (. 12 megapixels, 7x optical zoom, 7.6 cm (3 inch) screen) but I'm not so agree, who makes better of two photos - the two do not give up much.
The automatic mode ensures usually already perfect images, but sometimes you can not tell where the camera has made just keen to. I will not shake the feeling that the camera out of sheer measuring fields no longer know for what to choose, but in manual mode you can even determine fortunately, as it has to do that.
The Best Moment Capture and Live Image Control features I find less successful and simply overrated, because you have to pull the trigger but pretty accurate so as not to miss the best moment. Initially, that was the biggest disappointment in the camera for me. Meanwhile, I use here prefer the continuous shooting mode, then I can be sure not to miss anything.
Unusual is initially switched on and off by unlocking and turning the zoom ring. Many former users of compact cameras, the Nikon 1 V2 accidentally shut down while trying to pull the alleged switch for Zoom. Both, however, is a matter of habit and only the direct exchange between the 1 and V2 for example, the P7700 and other compact cameras a problem.
Conclusion:
Maybe System cameras but a nice addition.
Especially if they have such a high burst rate, and the quality of the results is as good as in the Nikon 1 V2.
Addendum and hot tip for charger:
The new chargers Nikon are so long small and handy until you been attached to Euro-plug adapter. He makes the thing is bulky and difficult to remove. Remedied by a mumbi Reisestecker- Travel Adapter USA / Hong Kong on Euro-plug - plug adapter of USA Hong Kong or China to German outlet 220V because of the incredibly easy to remove and can even fit into the recess where sits when loading the battery. This saves space in the camera bag.
UPDATE --- UPDATE --- UPDATE --- UPDATE
08/12/13
After countless images the Nikon 1 V2 completely convincing.
Great image quality, easy handling - therefore all five stars from me.