This seems to be a fast growing market..

 

http://www.digital-photography-school.com/nikon-announce-new-1-system-cameras-j1-and-v1

Very interesting. And I think I'd like to take the V1 for a test drive. :-)

Yeah they look like a great little camera. As an SLR user who switches between aperture  priority, shutter priority and manual quite often, it's worth noting that there isn't a simple dial to do this. You have to dig into the back menu everytime. But that wouldn't be an issue for everyone. I reckon the white one looks pretty flash!

 

This seems to be hitting a strange market price point...over $600US for a camera with no viewfinder turns me away instantly. Yet, the idea of a small yet powerful "rangefinder" type camera is appealing.  (Of course, the rangefinder part is some form of electronic focus. )

The ability of film cameras of this sort I have used in the past is compact size and quickness to take photo almost silently, no mirror click.And, those were quite nice to take around.  Yet, I must have a viewfinder, then go up another $200 for that. Is it worth it? I doubt it and I do not have spare cash to play with this concept.

Electronic viewfinder does away with the parallax problem of the film models.  I will keep an eye out for what goes on with these cams from the various makers.

Yeah I agree with Tom. A traditonal viewfinder is a must for me also, as is a full frame sensor. I know these guys are marketed as easier to carry than bulky SLR's, but I actually prefer the heavier SLR as it feels more balanced in my hand (to be fair I have not used this particular V1). I guess I'm just used to it, but I mean I can't imagine many if any SLR users switching formats. I imagine Nikon also wouldn't risk jeopardizing its DSLR sales by making this beast toooo good. ;) Nikon are probably aiming this camera at Facebook shooters and the like - people who like photography but don't necessarily consider themselves to be photographers.

Interesting camera, thats for sure. I still appreciate the art for of film photography, so this is a little under my radar. Photography as an art form is best expressed classically.

 

Looks pretty neat, though? Haha good topic of discussion

 

Lashia