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squiggs96 · 11-23-2011, 02:38 PM

I am interested in getting a new camera. I want something above a point and shoot, but smaller than a DSLR. Basically I'll use the camera for when I go on vacations, sports trips, skiing or golfing. I like being able to pull a camera out of my pocket, take a few pics and put it back in. I don't want to have to carry around a camera bag or have it around my neck.

I've had a Sony Cyber-shot for 5 years or so. It's a pretty thin camera that the front slides up and down to turn on/off the camera. The zoom isn't great and the picture quality is okay. I don't have any technical knowledge of cameras or photography. I don't know how to manual focus or change the settings much.

I am thinking of getting a Nikon J1 with 10-30mm VR Lens. Does anyone have any experience with this one? Would you recommend it or not?

Thanks.

Misterpants · 11-23-2011, 02:45 PM

I don't have any experience with that camera, but I started almost the exact same thread a while ago. I ended up getting the Canon G12 and have absolutely no regrets. Best camera I've owned and the best pictures I've ever taken. The Auto mode takes great pics in a wide variety of conditions and there are also tons of options for manual settings. Probably would fit in a big pocket, but I prefer to have it in a smaller Lowepro bag. There is the option to get different lenses for it too, for more zoom, but you need to order them online.

My input, hope it helps.

photon · 11-23-2011, 03:40 PM

I'm looking at a Sony NEX-5N as my next camera.. it's one of these new mirrorless compact cameras with interchangeable lenses but it's sensor size is full APS-C compared to the J1, Lumix GX1, or the Olympus PEN ones.

Kipper is King · 11-23-2011, 04:09 PM

http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/03/n...-review-video/

If you want better picture quality than a P&S, you need a better sensor. The review from Engadget indicates it's not worthwhile buying that camera.

IMO, Photon has the right idea...that NEX5N has been really well received.

Regulator75 · 11-25-2011, 11:15 AM

Go read this monster thread.

http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=3889