Very fast, very compact, light and highly functional (smaller weaknesses the accessories, design and equipment)

Very fast, very compact, light and highly functional (smaller weaknesses the accessories, design and equipment)

Nikon 1 V3 System camera (18 megapixels, Tilting 7.5 cm (3 inch) TFT display, Eletronischer image stabilizer, Full HD movie recording, WiFi, microSD memory card slot, USB, HDMI) black Kit incl. 10-30mm lens (Electronics)

Customer Review

(A) accessories, handling and value (4 stars)
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At first glance it is noticeable that the Nikon 1 V3 excellent workmanship. The housing is made of a magnesium alloy (dimensions 111 x 65 x 33 mm). The weight with standard lens 10-30mm Nikkor is 413 g (for comparison weighs --- my EOS 650 D with 18-55mm lens whopping 820 g). Although the unit is quite compact, find the finger thanks to the rubberized bearing surfaces, front right and back right very good grip. Falls so the lack of a handle which is separately acquirable, no further negative consequence. The handle would also minimize the compactness of the camera and bring the Nikon 1 so even more in competition with the larger system cameras. Negative is the fact that the Nikon 1 does not have a standard hot shoe. So all out in the cold, which already have a high quality flash. Furthermore, the limit leads to a slot to conflicts with the viewfinder, which can also be bought to or with the external microphone (connection jack on the left - but where should fasten mans?) Or with the GPS device (also in addition to have). However, the viewfinder should be really needed only in extreme situations. I have not missed him - all a matter of habit. A real joke is the clunky charger that is about the same as the camera. However, the battery itself is just as big as a matchbox. Unfortunately, the battery of the previous models of the Nikon 1 are not compatible! The new battery (EN-EL 20 a) holds, depending on the flash used by approximately 350 images. In videos with freshly charged battery so the 80 min. However, Full-HD videos are automatically stopped after 10 minutes and must be retriggered.

Unfortunately, Nikon 1 compatible lenses can be used. In addition, the selection is here right now a little scrawny. Or one acquires the bayonet adapter FT1 for Nikkor lenses (s. Manual PDF, p. 221). Very well liked me that the lens has no cap. This saves time value wool. Positive was also the sound at the end of opening - so you know quickly when the device is ready. However, one can plan screw anything to the 10-30 mm standard lens. The flash can be easily folded out by pressing the corresponding button. Is pleasant that this button is quite stiff, so you will never press this button by mistake! The flash hinges are also made of metal and make a solid impression.

The high-resolution 3-inch touch screen works perfectly. A little acclimatization needs it but because the display reacts to very short touches. Here, fingernails have proven particularly useful for precise triggering functions. Then you can fix focusing on the display and trigger. The of the high-resolution touch screen display hinges are made of metal and are likely to survive a long time. Soft and smooth, the display can fold it up almost horizontally with the display facing down flush with the lower edge of the V1. Unfortunately, the display can be not pan rotated. A small flaw in pictures with far unfolded display is that the four main keys are outside left of the display with folded forward. It would have been better in any case, if the switch would have been duplicated again behind the unfolded display. Or would have been just placed differently. One can relatively well make do with the wheels and buttons - would be optimal but definitely been different. Good thing is that the screen does not give way by pressing the keys and is changed in its position.

The ports, card slots or the controls are placed very accessible. Very good I really liked that the card slot this time is (for micro SD cards) right under a flap that really deserves the name flap. That here MicroSD cards to be used, is annoying - especially for photographers who already have a large number of normal-sized cards! In addition, it is unfortunately happened to me on the road more often that the small cards are splashed ever on the lawn or wherever else in the heat of the moment. A bit annoying. Take best equal to 64 GB Extreme Plus or 633x high-speed, then saves you the frequent changing. However, the flap is a boon right with tripod use. Here are also the HDMI (cable not included!) And the Micro-USB connector. There is the possibility of the camera both via Wi-Fi as well as with remote control (also sold separately) to control. Unfortunately, the housing has the Nikon 1 does not have splash protection.

(B) control and features (Picture and Video) (4 stars)
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The Nikon 1 is controlled with the usual combination of wheels, crosshairs, touch screen and 4 buttons on the folding screen. Here, the function keys Fn1 and Fn2 are free to demonstrate. The standard allocation of Fn2 (right rear wheel) is the ISO setting. I leave it at that, because it's nice to have this feature just below the shutter. However, the point of this option does not reveal, because the Fn1 Fn2 buttons can only be assigned with functions that are already very good and several times (!) More than other keys anyway and are fairly easy to reach via the display. Also on the menu are only seven options to choose from.

A little confusing at the beginning, that you can achieve and get a lot of features in different ways and that also have the availability of various functions of the setting of the main wheel depends left of the trigger. Here it takes a while until you have found the right way to what you need for yourself. It is often better to go right on the touch screen and menu buttons. So it is worthwhile to spend an afternoon with this device, to get an overview definitely. Otherwise you can easily get in the (Un) deep lose the menus. For now are on the main gear, the main programs. Roughly speaking it will be like if it should go quickly and you do not want to go deep, with automatic photo (green camera icon) photograph that produces outstanding results. The photo function automatically detects subjects (eg macro, portrait, etc.) and look for the optimum recording condition.

Photo ambitious recordings can be realized with the settings P, S, A, M. Especially good I liked that I (A) can be changed by rotating the front wheel, the depth of field with the aperture priority mode. In addition, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate shutter speed. Here the rule of thumb, large aperture (= small aperture values) increase the depth of field - small aperture (= large aperture values) reduce the depth of field. (The variation in the depth of field can be even easier in the Live View mode by rotating the crosshairs ring, see next paragraph). With the setting Shutter priority (S) about turning the front wheel fast shutter speed between 1/4000 sec (mechanical shutter / electronic 1 / 16000s) down and be set to high for 30 seconds and bulb functions. A shortcoming here, however, that the silent release (from 30 sec.) Does not notice because it appears neither on the screen nor acoustically clearly is. Here it would be good if at least an icon would show on the screen.

In Live View mode, which is turned on by the Bestätiges the OK button, the initial settings of the image can be more easily changed (of background blur, brightness, etc.). Just the best, as can easily be changed by wiping using the touch screen or pressing the crosshair ring basic properties of the image. In the PSMA modes the main parameters (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc.) can be called up and partially changed by pressing the F key immediately. In addition to these functions are still the best capture mode, the Advanced video mode, the Creativ mode (here you can directly see by turning the crosshairs wheel changes in the image and then save or through the introduce additional pressing the F-key to get in the effect range of Panorama (goes simply by panning the camera), Soft Focus, HDR, Toy Camera, Cross Process, Selective Color to Miniature Effect) and the Moving snapshot available.

Already at the first photographing the tremendously fast autofocus (171 spot sizes and different AF modes) and drops to a barely noticeable shutter lag. Immediately convinced the Nikon with excellent color reproduction and detail. Convince could also rapid burst shooting at 60 frames / s and the Best Capture range with freely selectable 40 frames / s (jpeg and / or RAW). Made for animal photography and other. However, the autofocus is always less accurate the more the light fades! He is best in full daylight. Very well-liked also gave me the possibility of freely adjustable interval shooting (menu P). At higher ISO values ​​(from about ISO 800), the noise makes then but noticeable - much but is mitigated by (not always intentional) blur and at the expense of detail.

The folding flash is a bit meager (Guide Number 5) - but to lighten it enough. A spirit level can be switched on via the Display button. It is positive that the noise reduction in the Image Processing menu (Palette icon - Menu button left of the screen) can be turned on and. Here are the other important functions such as white balance, etc. The camera naturally has a HDR function. With Picture Controls the output results of the camera may be affected (Standard, Neutral, Brilliant, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape) these can also be angepassst or influenced image processing menu. 99 Picture Control profiles can be copied to the memory card.

The zoom wheel of the standard lens seemed initially difficult to move. But its commitment to zoom ring between your thumb (below) and forefinger (above) can be zoomed very soft and precise. When zooming in videos you already needed the index finger to full length with standard lens exploit the full zoom range. For larger lenses should you probably need to embrace. Zooming can be heard in videos as a light background lunatics.

Recording of videos is done in full HD - is, however, on 10 minutes at a time is limited. The recording takes place in at least 24 f / s - you can choose between 30f and 60f / resolution 1080 or 720. A PAL format is so far I do not see offered. The picture quality of the videos is excellent. Further settings makes you, by adjusting the video camera icon on the Hauptfunktionsrad and then press the F key. Here then using the jog dial (crosshairs) Various settings can be made, including silent slow motion, fast motion, Jumpcut, 4 s film (can be directly connected to the device in the Play menu) can be set. Here can be accessed etc. on aperture, exposure. However, one is looking for a sound level vain. Nevertheless, the microphone sensitivity in the Video menu can be adjusted between very sensitive to out. It can also be automatically photographed while filming (Auto-Photo Picker in Advanced Movie Options menu - the menu button on the screen -. Camera icon 1 or 4 images / minute)

The camera is WIFI compatible and can be used both on an app (gestetet I have the app with Android Acer Iconia tablet) control as well as via a (sold separately) Remote control. Thus, images can be view on the Tablet or Smartphone. The remote triggering delay can also be set (1 or 10 min.). The camera keeps the connection from the source up to 10 m.

Incidentally, the battery is quite close to a displayed residual segment to nearly empty. Surprisingly then comes the dialog box - Photographing no longer possible - suddenly on the screen. It is also important to know that other functions shortly before empty no longer work. So photography is for example still possible, whereas video is already a warning to charge the battery. Charging time by the way 3 hours!

(C) Conclusion (4 stars):
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With the Nikon 1 V3 gives a nimble, compact, lightweight, well-fitting and versatile camera. Your strengths lie primarily in the resolution and excellent image quality (video and photo), a rapid autofocus (171 areas) especially in very good light, nimble continuous shooting (60p / s) and Best Capture rows (40p / s), very good video recording in Full HD, and the ability to control the camera with WIFI or remote control. Your exposure time range from 1/16000 sec (electronically) + 1/4000 s (mechanical) to 0.30 sec and Bulb. In addition, the camera is already after a short time easy to use. Furthermore, it boasts an excellent 3-inch touch screen with high resolution. The display and the touch screen are excellent - unfortunately it is only folding and not swivel - also unfortunately the four main switch with folded forward. That was inconvenient in some situations. The menu impresses with clarity and many opportunities for manipulation. By Hauptfunktionsrad the operation is easy to control. Particularly hervozuheben that way the depth of focus and the exposure time to control just over a wheel or via the touch screen. Also there is a wide variety of useful effects. Unfortunately, the overall very positive impression offset by some conceptual discrepancies and accessories weaknesses: there is about no standard hot shoe grip and viewfinder have an extra to be purchased, it can without adapter only Nikon 1 compatible lenses are used by a slot conflicts arise between the separately to be acquired finder, GPS or microphone, the charger is a little clunky, and the batteries of the previous model are not compatible. Taking all this, it is difficult for the camera to give the full 5 stars. Since me the camera but completely confident in their core competencies, I forgive: 4 stars for a great camera that's fun! Those looking for a compact, lightweight, fast and feature-rich camera, so is likely to be the place for you!

(4 stars)

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