Nice deal on the Nikon 1 system J1 camera package

I have a J1 and a J2 for use, especially, as a 3D pair. They are small, light weight, have interchangeable lenses, and sensor much larger than a typical compact camera (the industry calls it a 1″ sensor): Nikon 1 J1 DSLR with 10 30mm VR 30 110mm VR Lenses and Nikon Case Refurbished | eBay.

$199 for manufacturer refurbished J1, 10-30mm and 30-110mm lenses, and a small camera bag. I bought one of these from the same vendor months ago – very pleased with the camera.

I now often use these cameras as a walkabout camera because they are small and convenient, and unobtrusive in crowds.

Yeah, its only a 10 megapixel image but as you probably know, for a lot of shooting, that is an excellent image size, providing excellent quality, and better lowlight performance than a small point and shoot. You get DSLR like features (almost) with larger sensor, features, and lens options – in a point and shoot type package.

Funny thing is, when Nikon introduced the Nikon 1 cameras,
I just did not get the point of the camera. But oddly enough, I now have two of them and totally get it! I can see why the matching V series (V1, V2, V3) are a popular mirrorless format. If you want an eye viewfinder (rather than LCD panel), consider the V series.

P.S. I am just about to head out the door with the J1 with me, as a matter of fact 🙂

Zion National Park, Garden Wall area in 3D

Zion National Park, from the Garden Wall, 3D Hyperstereo image in red/cyan anaglyph. Red/cyan glasses required for viewing.  Click on the photos for larger images.

Zion National Park, 3D hyperstereo anaglyph

Zion National Park, from the Garden Wall, 3D Hyperstereo image in cross eyed viewing format. Click on the photos for larger images.

Zion National Park, 3D crosseyed view

 

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