The Nikon 1 V3 is one of the few mirrorless cameras we'd recommend for shooting sports or quickly moving kids. It brings high autofocus performance, interchangeable-lens versatility, and DSLR-like handling in a portable size.

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  Fast and effective continuous AF, DSLR-like ergonomics with twin command dials (more so with grip), Small size, even with grip and EVF attached, EVF makes composing in bright light easy, Two customizable function buttons (third if using grip), Useful tilting, touchscreen LCD, Silent shooting mode...

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  Visible shadow noise at low ISOs (in Raw and JPEG), Low Raw file processing latitude, Non-customizable command dials (can't set direct exposure compensation control), LCD is tough to see in bright sunlight, Touchscreen can sometimes be unresponsive, LCD preview images sometimes have greenish/cool...

Nikon's 1-series camera line has long divided photographers. Some tell us that you love them -- especially those of you in more size-conscious Asian and European markets -- and you gravitate towards the 1-series for these cameras; compact body size and great performance.

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  Very compact for an enthusiast-friendly interchangeable-lens camera, Still fits in lots of physical controls, Generous kit includes lens, electronic viewfinder and accessory grip, Very high-res viewfinder, Intuitive, touchscreen LCD monitor, Good image quality for a 1"-type sensor (especially if...

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  Smaller sensor than most rivals means less potential for high ISO shooting, Program mode emphasizes wide-open aperture over all other variables, Program shift function takes some getting used to, Default processing produces slightly soft in-camera JPEGs, Mediocre dynamic range with noisy shadows,...

Ever since Nikon announced the introduction of the Nikon 1 V3 back in March of 2014 the camera has been met with mixed reactions. Some of the design choices made with this camera left many photographers scratching their heads wondering what the engineers at Nikon were thinking when they put the...

Nikon 1 V3 is the best camera from Nikon digital camera ranges, has the best and most advanced qualities that you can not imagine in any other digital camera.

Nikon V3 review: this new Nikon 1 camera adds a tiltable touchscreen and a slew of cool, new features. But how good is it, really? Amy Davies puts it to the test. The Nikon V3 is the latest addition to the Nikon 1 mirrorless camera series and introduces a number of new features, such as a 3in,...

Nikon's flagship mirrorless camera is a speed demon.

I have been unable to enjoy the camera. Unfortunately, I bought the camera very early in its lifecycle at a time when the electronic viewfinder wasn't included in a promotional bundle.

This rocks....I had a D80 (bigger SLR although entry level) for 10 years, I moved to this one looking portability with powerful features. Only highlight is night shots, colours (specially people skin) and definition need to improve...maybe camera settings that I have to work on.

I now carry this V3 on all my photography outings alongside my larger DSLR body. I find it a perfect platform solution for quick stable video, and photos for more agile work.

Disclaimer: To each his own, etc. I use my M3 with a bunch of heavy EF primes and the use of the M3 is mostly to conserve bag space over the other APS-C bodies that really aren't any better for what I do.

The Nikon 1 V3: The greatest small camera in the world by George DeWolfe First, you have to understand where I am coming from: Over 50 years of professional and fine art photography.