Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC

The V series gives a crop factor of X2.7 so my 200-400 at 400 is effectively 1080mm without a TC.

Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC

Agree.

Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC

You are right that is what the rumors say. B&H is still selling them as well as other sources. I was hoping that Nikon would offer in the future something like the Sony A9, however that would probably necessitate a whole series of new lenses and I don't know at this point in my life about having that type of an expense.

erinjay64

I have no experience with the V2, but do have a Nikon 1 S1, with an FT-1 Lens Adaptor...which lets me use all of my Nikon DX lenses (from my D3300 system) on the S1. It works fine, but lacks some features I would prefer to have. The Nikon 1 J5 almost does it for me, but not quite. I am waiting for a Nikon 1 V4, or J6, before putting more money into a Nikon mirrorless system. I have no complaints about how my S1 performs, but wish it had more MP, and a couple of other features it lacks. If your V2 is not up to par, have Nikon repair, or replace, it...unless it would be cheaper to buy a new one. I have not heard of wide spread problems with the V2, as there had been with the D600. I bought the S1 used, and refurbished, as a test unit, to see how Nikon's mirrorless system performs. It works great. Nikon still advertises the V3, so it would seem the line is not discontinued...though certain models in it (S1, S2, etc) seem to have been discontinued. I suspect that Nikon is slowly perfecting a mirrorless system which can compete well with the Sony, etc, lines...but is taking it's time doing so. As it's less featured entry level models are surpassed-feature wise-they are dropped from production. It's top of the line models seem to remain so far.

nukauboi

I bought a Nikon V1 for $300.00 new and the FT-1 adapter. I put the 70-300 kit lens from my 5100 and took these pictures hand held at the Miles City Bucking Horse Sale sitting in the stands that were fifty yards from the chutes. I think they turned out okay, especially for the price.

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burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Just certain older models were discontinued.

Nikon's brand is strong enough to sell some of anything they release...

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

only to those that drink their Black and Yellow KoolAid ;-) I'll pass.

qwistergee Loc: Colorado

Thanks for all the input and advice. I did speak with Tec Support at Nikon and went thru all the diagnostics to try to correct the problem. I can see the image on the LCD but not thru the electronic viewfinder. Nikon's final conclusion was that I had to send the camera in for repair. I have only the 10-30 and the 30-110 lens for the 1V2. Im not planning to add lenses. The size and weight make a significant difference for the the of shooting that I do. I will seriously consider the Panasonic or Sony but don't know how to salvage my investment in the 1V2.

jsenear Loc: Hopkins, MN.

I shoot with my Nikon V1 80% of the time. Buying used it is the best bargain in Mirrorless Cameras today. When I hear people say, "Don't waste your money and get it fixed." They simply don't know what they are talking about and it is doubtful they have ever shot with a Nikon 1 series Camera. The naysayers actually help we users of the Nikon 1 systems. They help to keep the used price down of both camera bodies and lenses. That being said bitch all you want about Nikon 1 cameras. You are only helping the fans of this camera.

Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC

As you can tell I own many DSLR's and I love them, however they are heavy and so are the lenses for this 72 year old and when I want to go light I grab my V2 or V3. I can chase the grand kids with the light weight all day and not tire out. People who have never shot with these cameras don't know what they are missing, I only hope Nikon does not discontinue this line.

PeterDragon Loc: Harlan, KY - Kona, HI - Phoenix, AZ

Check out the photographer "Thomas Stirr", he's a Canadian photographer and uses the V system very impressive.
Jim

jsenear Loc: Hopkins, MN.

I agree with you Bruce. It is one of the best kept secrets in Photography. All because Nikon chose a 1" sensor for its Nikon 1 System. The damage had been done to this system even before product was released for sale. All revolving around that Sensor perceived to be too small. To build a $1500 mirrorless system for less than $200.00 is remarkable. That's what I did and I am glad I did. I thank God for every bad review I have read about the Nikon 1 System.

Bill P

I was bit by the Nikon V1. It was a decent camera, but almost unusable because even the lightest breeze could reset the dials and I ended up shooting a lot of annoying bursts that would lockup the camera for precious seconds.

The files looked decent, but you could tell there was a lot of NR going on.

Sold the outfit and moved to m4/3 and am very happy.

erinjay64

Nikon's 'One Inch' sensor is much larger than the sensors in cell phones (which produce images many people love), but slightly smaller than the 'Micro Four Thirds' sensor which so many 'Photo Enthusiasts' love. It has it's place in the photo community....as a great Travel Camera tool, and as a Landscape Imaging tool. Some folks will love it, and others won't. How well it suits you depends upon what sort of photos you shoot, and how large you like to print them. If you want something larger, you can always go back to a Medium Format film system, like my Mamiya RB67. Dissing the One Inch sensor, while praising the M4/3, sensor, is kind of silly.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

With Micro 4/3, it isn't about the sensor. It's about a stop better than 1", a stop worse than APS-C, and two stops worse in low light than full frame, with corresponding depth of field implications for the focal length needed to maintain "same field of view from same distance".

It IS about the system breadth and depth (two camera companies, over 90 lenses from at least five manufacturers, and excellent adaptable lens options). It IS about the elegantly thought-out ergonomic and technical design features...

I spent decades with Canon SLRs and dSLRs, Nikon SLRs and dSLRs, Minolta SLRs, 120 Bronicas, Yashicas and Rolleis, 35/46/70mm Camerz long roll film cameras, and more. My Lumix GH4 isn't the finest STILL camera on the market, but it was the best hybrid (stills plus video) that I could find for my needs when I bought it. It is also a total pleasure to use, from the fit in my hands, to the logical layout of the controls, to the extreme battery life, the weather sealing, the video AND audio quality, the very workable raw files... Since I record about equal measures of stills and video, I need it.

There is practically a cult of independent filmmakers, bloggers, TV commercial producers, and TV journalists using the LUMIX GH series. Tony Northrup just posted a glowing review of the GH5 on YouTube, and there are dozens more reviews there. Griffin Hammond produced a short film, 'Sriracha,' using GH3s. You can see it on Amazon Prime for free. He did a short called 'Hand Cut' back in December. It's on YouTube, and if you have a 4K monitor and fast Internet service, it's in 4K. It was shot in 4K, 60P.

In addition to Micro 4/3, two other manufacturers are innovating at a furious pace as well. Sony and Fujifilm are churning out excellent gear, with different features and market niches. Sony has APS-C and mirrorless options, and Fujifilm has APS-C. Each makes a decent and expanding range of excellent lenses.

Canon and Nikon are simply a bit late to the party. Frankly, I hope they surprise us and catch up... Competition is good for us, the users.