Reviewers Liked
- Touch sensitive screen
- Built in Wi-Fi and NFC
Reviewers Didn't Like
- 4K recording only at 15fps
- Lacks Viewfinder
Nikon 1 J5
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag
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If you're not a serious shutterbug, you'll appreciate the ease of using the fast-shooting Nikon 1 J5 mirrorless camera.
By reviewed.com
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King of the... hmmm... Nikon finally unlocked the 1-series' potential last year with the excellent 1 V3 , but it was insanely pricy at a hair under $1,200. The J5 carries most of the V3's features, but at a much more sane price point under $500....
By Expert Reviews
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More rounded than previous designs, but the Nikon J5 lacks a compelling reason to choose it over the...
By Digital Trends
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The DT Accessory PackUp your game and get the most out of your gear with the following extras, hand-picked by our editors:Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 ($900)A great prime lens like the 1 Nikkor 32mm would make a nice addition to this kit.Nikon EN-EL24...
By Good Gear Guide
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Nikon has a nifty camera to offer you if you want something small, yet flexible as far as lens selection and manual controls are concerned. It's called the Nikon 1 J5, and it's part of the mirrorless camera surge that's occurred over the last few years....
By PCWorld New Zealand
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Nikon has a nifty camera to offer you if you want something small, yet flexible as far as lens selection and manual controls are concerned. It's called the Nikon 1 J5, and it's part of the mirrorless camera surge that's occurred over the last few years....
By PhotographyBLOG
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While the ability to capture 4K video footage may make all the headlines, the Nikon 1 J5's change in focus to a more prosumer, enthusiast camera is actually the bigger story. The addition of front and rear handgrips, PASM modes on the shooting mode...
By ePHOTOzine
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As part of the Nikon 1 series, the Nikon 1 J5 is the fastest shooting consumer camera currently available, offering 20fps continuous shooting with auto-focus, as well as 60fps continuous shooting with fixed focus. The Nikon 1 J5 is ideal for a wide...
By NeoCamera
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The Nikon 1 J5 is a compact mirrorless with a unique 20 megapixels sensor which provides ultra-fast Phase-Detect autofocus, 60 FPS continuous drive and 4K Ultra-HD video at 15 FPS. The J5 packs all this into a sturdy compact body which features dual...
By DXOMark
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On paper at least, the Nikon 1 J5 looks like a serious contender in the mid-range mirrorless segment. In the past, the Nikon 1 models have lagged behind in sensor performance but with the shift to this back-illuminated 20.8-Mpix sensor, that's no longer...
By DPexpert
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Back in 2011 when Nikon released the first Nikon 1 we were not impressed. It was too big, too expensive and devoid of essential features. In the intervening years the company has beavered away in the R and D department producing a succession of better...
By Shutterbug
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Nikon's newest CSC camera is the Nikon 1 J5. It's the first model of the Nikon 1 series with a 20MP sensor. The camera is very compact, has a large touchscreen LCD, an electronic viewfinder and allows the user to record 4K video. The Nikon 1 J5...
By TechRadar
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This looks like a step in the right direction, giving more direct control over key camera settings and a flip-up...
By TechRadar AU
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This looks like a step in the right direction, giving more direct control over key camera settings and a flip-up...
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