Nikon 1 Cameras in Yosemite 

Anyone know where to get a Nikon 1 lens repaired???

Have two J1’s and a V1. Bought used within the last year. I love these cameras. The form factor is great. The ease of use is great. The image quality is beautiful. I am angry with Nikon for abandoning this product line.

That shot of the climbers on the rockface was epic. Underlined the flexibility of the system.

My Nikon 1 with the 30-110mm lens never stops surprising me with the wonderful images that come out of such a relatively old camera. From flowers to birds in flight (geese not humming birds), it's perfect if you want to pack really light.

After watching practically all of your videos, I can confidently say that you have an excellent musical taste, in addition to all the positive aspects that you're probably tired of people pointing out. Thank you very much for enhancing my afternoon by sharing your experience with all of us and introducing me to new music. I truly appreciate all the extra effort you put into making the video feel like a movie with enjoyable shots and very pleasing audio that significantly reinforces all the information that I believe you want to convey.

You KILLED IT with those photographs… Some of the B&W and those Color shots of the snow tops and the ledge tops in the shadowy light. NICE!

That reach in such a compact package, it’s so sad these 1” Ilc cameras never caught on.

Such a beautiful video! really enjoyed the trip and the shots!

This is such a fun video! Yosemite is beautiful! Happy new year!!

As I watched the end of the vid, I decided the most important thing about the whole trip is the memories of the fun they had. Happy Holidays!

Raising the bar in every video. I am very inspired by your work. I can't wait for the next project.

I've owned the AW1 for many years and used it as my "holiday camera" and as a back up for professional work - absolutely briiliant images and the camera is so rugged and tough, I can even use it underwater. I can't think of a single scenario where it doesn't excel - genius piece of kit!.

Loved the black and white landscape shots....something about them are magical. So much fun to watch your videos, you bring such a unique and welcomed perspective.

This is awesome!!! watching this made me want to be there again. That was such a fun trip! and yes, you won with your light set up. blown away by this video. so fun!

Also the S1 and S2. I had an S2 and it worked oddly amazingly. I love the Nikon 1 cameras.

Great video as usual, and awesome music selection 👍 Loved your photos!

I love this video so much - the soundtrack, the b-roll, and conversation snippets ❤ amazing shots of Yosemite too 😍 . I kinda wish I had the chance to get into the Nikon 1 series when there were still stock left but retailers were getting rid of them. I had the opportunity with their waterproof version, but didn’t go for it.

Very inspiring. Really awesome Pictures and it shows how capable "forgotten" Cameras are. Those kind of pictures are the medicine to avoid "Gas" 🙂

0:54 absolutely love these outdoor portraits! I’m an avid outdoorsman myself, I’m definitely stealing these poses with pride. Gorgeous!

Very impressive photo quality out of those little cameras! You did great!

Thanks for sharing your adventures. Looks like loads of fun.

Hola from j Lopez Long Island new york. During the outbreak of covid a person living near me sold me his Nikon Nikon 1 J1 kit for $100 period mint in box unfortunate enough to live near a nature preserve and have experience as a photographer. I never knew this camera existed. So now I have fully researched I was impressed by you're black photography. I went on to buy the j4 white the J1 Vincent box red. Then I bought the Nikon adapter for this camera and attached my Nikon 1.4 lens to it. I have figured out how to use this adapter and the lens full auto. Amazing portrait shots. I have used my cameras in South America and will be taking the same hours to Portugal next month. There's not much of a following that I know of regarding the Nikon 1 system. And I'm glad so I can get more.

Love that you gave the 1 a chance. A really under appreciated camera system. As a camera hoarder I can safely say this is one of the most inspiring tool. Every time I bring it I kind of know I’ll come back with “worse” results than on the other gear, but still it joins me again on the next trip. As for the V2 it’s just an ok mix of the two others. Image quality is better on the V1, and the V3 really should have had the J5 sensor. Too bad about the lens prices and flimsy build quality. I’m almost terrified breathing on my 32mm, and I’ve had countless 10-30/30-110 in for service while they still did it for free. Anyways, thanks for killer content😊

Uhg! You make me want to buy ALL the cameras! :) Great video as usual Ali!

Such a great non-review :) You create beautifully refined but unpretentious films. Yosemite is magical.

I said it before and I'll say it again: the Nikon 1 cameras were way ahead of their time paving the way for others. Just think about it: Nikon J1/V1 had Hybrid AF (a rarity in those days), dual gain sensor (an even bigger rarity) and 60 fps burst rate in RAW mode, a feature that's still hard to find in most cameras today. I had first the J1 and then the V1. I preferred the J1 with the 10/2.8 lens for its size (and excellent battery life), but the V1 certainly had a bunch going for it: deeper buffer, EVF, sharper screen and a mic jack were all great extra features.

I discovered your channel via your My Favorite Camera video and was surprised and you mentioned the Nikon 1. I bought the short lived waterproof Nikon 1 AW 1 in 2014 and took it snorkeling in Aruba and Maui with no issues. Later I was to read about camera malfunctions and that Nikon had discontinued it so it sort of fell out my rotation. Then one day on a cold bright day I saw how much I loved quality of the photos and still use it as a beach and boat daytime camera for nice to severe weather. No more use as an underwater camera though.

So far I've amassed a collection of: 1x Black V1 with the two available external flashes; 3 black j1's (not keeping any of these because I can't live without a viewfinder and these purchases included lenses that I was after), 1 of the AW1 with the 10-30mm lens (can't wait to take this on my trip to Miami and see how it fairs under water); the 32mm, 2 of the 10-30mm pd, 1 18.5mm, 1 10mm, one 6.7mm to 13mm, and that's it so far. I'm still after that long long telephoto zoom but it's incredibly expensive and not easy to find. I struck gold with the 32mm. It was included with a 10-30mm with one of the J1s. The listing on eBay was incorrect (seller listed the 32mm as the 10mm) but I could tell from the photos. So far all in before selling the J1's I'm at about $800 for the collection. Is the V3 worth it do you think vs the V1? If so I'll probably add that one too. The one thing I'm worried about long term is how long any one of these electronic lenses are going to last. Most seem to suffer from the plastic gear for the aperature either coming off inside the lens or it breaking a tooth. I'm in electronics by nature so the tear downs of the lenses don't seem too bad but probably not for the faint of heart either (if electronics aren't your thing). Seems as though there's a dedicated enthusiast from Taiwan that has fixed almost all the 1 series lenses and offers the service (long live dpreview forums I hope). However it does look like other than aperature gear issues, the major components of these lenses like circuit boards, ribbon cables, etc are in short supply or even no supply from Nikon. My hope is maybe the enthusiast community will build up and there will be some engineers in the group to figure out these issues down the road. Maybe we can even get to a point where the electronics could be reverse engineered so electronic adapters could be made for other small lenses. Who's to say. Love these things though and appreciate the video you've done here. Was wondering when you might do one on this series :).

Found your channel today, love it. Quickly getting hooked!

I really enjoyed this, great photography, great music, great feeling. I was always intrigued by those 1 Series Nikons.

I love Yosemite 😍 beautiful photos!

I sold my Nikon 1 V3 and all the lenses a couple of years ago, but I actually miss it now that I think about it. It had traveled the world with me from Asia, to Europe, and across the US. It was also the camera I started with when I first started shooting airshows because of its fast FPS and I used the 70-300mm lens. That thing was a monster and I could get close up shots of the planes while they were in the air. I enjoyed your video and it just shows that it doesn't matter which camera you have, the one closest to your hand can absolutely do the job in the right person's hands.

Just when I think a new camera will improve my photos OMTC reminds me its not the gear. Awesome photos no matter what she shoots with. It's the what's behind the viewfinder. Great video.

Nice change, very enjoyable video. Thank you.

What a lovely little set of cameras! Definitely won't be going to investigate those, nope, not me. (I think the photo at 3:36:00 is my favorite of the whole bunch. Those splashes of pink-orange on the granite along with the fog/clouds, woosh.)

Wow! The 1 series is amazing! I’ll be honest I didn’t even know this camera line existed!

wonderful..love this. I saved my money to take a course there with Ansel Adams..but when I had enough..he passed...but maybe one day I will get there. thank you for the share

Fun time at Yosemite. When I was there years ago, it was me, my wife and two kids, along with a Nikon F2. Fresh from a tour of duty in Japan where I bought my Nikon, I put it to more use in my travels in the US. It is those Kodachrome days which I miss. Nothing like Kodachrome 64.

I'm just now going to experiment with the system. Initially, I thought it was too expensive when it was released. Now, I'm able to piece together a V3, viewfinder, the 10mm, 8.5mm and the 30-110mm lenses for under $500. I really like the video you put together and the end results of the images you've been able to capture. I've worked with just about every camera system and for small and light, I really like what m43 has to offer, but hoping that the Nikon1 system will be very similar. No matter what, it will be a fun experiment!

Great video, had a blast watching it, loving the system. Bought my V1 back when the system sold so lousy that Nikon was slashing the prices and you coud get them here with a kit lens for around 200,- Euros. Was very intrigued by a system I could shoot my old 16mm & S16 lenes on with a c-mount or a PL adapter. That being said, if you care for original Nikkor lenses, Nikon for decades had a line of Cine-Nikkor lenses for 16mm film & 1" tape, they cover S16 and the 1" sensor of the Nikon 1 cameras and all come in c-mount, relatively fast, easy to adapt and fun to shoot. You can buy them any given day for not a lot of money on japanese auction sites, just be sure to buy the c-mount ones, not the d-mount that were made for 8mm film. So much for my unsolicited advice. Please keep up the good work, it sparks joy.

I sure you’re great choice of camera equipment. Your picture is in the videos. Excellent. This is a place. I’ve always dreams of going Yosemite. It’s nice travelling light with my on one and having so much at your disposal was so little kit. And as others have said, it’s too bad that Nick can’t abandon this, but Too many Sayers on the Internet killed it. They were excellent cameras and I own that V1 and the J5 and most of the lenses although I didn’t get the 70 to 300 or the 32 F 1.2 as they were just too expensive for a hobby. you can also pick up some small extension tubes for the 30 to 110 and with a little flash. It makes an awesome flower and bug lens or mushrooms whichever tickles your fancy. Again excellent review thanks for sharing. Regards, Gerry.

Love the V1...!!! It is my go-to carry camera. It is still a very capable camera. It has its quirks (weird hotshoe, compulsory reviewing of the picture). But, when you acustom to the kind of unique controls, it is beautiful. Autofocus speed is superfast. The shutter goes to insanely high speeds. It uses the same battery as my D7200. The 18.5mm f1.8 prime is amazing (although I’m more of a 35mm guy). Pairing it with a Fotodiox grip really improves handling. And it is soooooo light...! I am from Argentina, and here Nikon does not even bother to bring the "V", only some J models. I got one barely used in 2012, with the 10-30mm, the 30-110mm, the tiny SB N5 flash (that pivots side to side, and up and down, and uses the camera battery), and the adapter for DX lenses. On a trip to NYC, I bought the grip and the 18.5mm new at B&H. Later, here in my country, I got the 10mm, not even used, from a guy whose grandparent bought the lens thinking it would fit in his DX mount. At that time, I thought that the N1 system would last forever, but the price and the issues with the lenses were a weak link in the chain. The 10-30 broke two times, and the 30-110 is already giving me weird connection issues. I gifted a brand new N1J1 to my then-girlfriend. Her 10-30 also broke. It seems to be something with the flex cables moving inside the zooms. I hope the primes work for a little bit longer.

Still have a V1 and my original, bought new, red J1. The AF on these little cameras is awesome for the time; Lightning fast and works very well.

There aren’t too many out there who have created videos featuring Nikon 1 gear. I have four Nikon 1 bodies and six 1 Nikkor lenses. Your video shows the kind of great photos that the system is capable of producing. It is a grossly under appreciated system.

Still using the J5 with 10-30 kit, and 35 f1,7 manual lens, this cam its so good for street photography just a simple point and shoot cam with a nice color tone

With 100+ phase detect focus points it's perfect for bif and butterflies. I primarily shoot an OM-5 but the J4 w/30-110mm is my go everywher camera.

Thanks for Share! Awsome !!! :)

I still using Nikon1 till to these days. Still proud of it.

Couldn't wait to see this video when you hinted at it earlier. I've got four of these bodies, and the J5 is fantastic to this day!!! It's criminal Nikon didn't put out a V series body with the same 20mp sensor. Rumor was it has the same sensor as the first Sony RX100. All the RU-vidrs loved that camera but the J5's interchangeable lenses cannot be beat. Never got the love it deserved. BUT... that 32mm f1.2 is, sadly, a cursed lens. Bought two of them. Both failed. But boy did it take nice portraits when it worked. So glad you're keeping the Nikon1 fires burning. Keep going!

You take such amazing photos! Also, your 32mm seems to have a built-in promist filter haha.

Great trip and beautiful shots... I'd like to get that 70-300mm lens for my V1. Quite rare here in France.

It's amazing how badly the Nikon 1 series flopped when they were new. Maybe in a few more years the hipsters will start to crave this small sensored system and revive it a bit. As of now you can buy the bodies and lenses for peanuts.

Well, I had the original V1 back when it first came out. Then sold it and moved on. Then later on got a new V2 and sold it later on. And NOW here I am in 2024 looking at maybe selling my Z fc and buying a used V3. Your photos are making me think hard about it (pushing me closer to buying the used V3). The naturally deeper depth of field with these smaller sensors is not a downside to me, If I use one of these, it's a known factor and I actually find it to be a benefit more often than not, like shooting in a museum where I need more depth of field in a low light situation. You know, full frame at f/1.8 is way too shallow sometimes. Anyway, thanks for the video on the Nikon 1 system.

amazing

The Nikon 1's are great. The slow motion 400 fps and 1200 fps with an ultrawide 23:9 aspect ratio is like a grainy low-res Cinerama. You can get $35 C-mount manual lenses with a C-Mount to Nikon 1 CX mount adapter. Autofocus is hybrid with phase-detect and contrast-detect. Pour your coffee at 1200fps and it makes it taste better.

I am impressed with the Nikon 1 & by the size of your bag compared to the others.

Those j5 images are amazing. With they'd have put a viewfinder on it.

Amazing video, magnifica Still using Nikon 1 V1 10mm for street, with some jpg recipe made with Nikon Picture control editor, love this tiny camera.

Had the V1 .. loved it .. but gave it to my niece when I got the J5. Have the 10-30 & 30-110 kit lenses. but I hardly use them. I mainly use the J5 with the Nikkor DX 18-300 vr with the adaptor. ! crazy nice zoomies ! Recently I have been considering the V3. Any comments comparing the J5 vs the V3 ? worth getting ?

I’ve had a V1 since they came out. It’s been everywhere but the kit lens pooped out a while ago. I have the ft1 adapter though, which I use a lot. Love this little camera.,

I’ve had my J2 since new and have some great photos from it. They got criticised at the time for their small sensor, but your photos really prove the critics wrong. I remember they were popular with bird photographers, because F mount glass can be adapted on, with autofocus.

I had a J5 for a while but, as you say, I am also a viewfinder guy. It did produce great images, though. If I chanced upon a V3, here in Manila, for a reasonable price, I might be tempted!

This year: Bought 3 1 v1 bodies, and as many 10mm lenses I could find in case the focus motors go out. *most likely the case for your 32mm. Everything for pennies. My Ricoh GR3 and Leica Q2 are gone. Well, now the secret is out...LOL Glad I got them before the price wave hits. The 1 v2 was super-plasticy...sent that one back. Cheers!

Oh yeah, that little camera is super. The 32mm f.1.2 is awesome, but like all super fast lenses is difficult to get precise focus on at 1.2-2.8. Good way to actually get good bokeh with the 1 inch sensor. When I used the 1 series a few years ago, that lens was still $600 on the used market. It is less now, I guess. Only problem with that system is the small sensor. (And the not great track record of reliability on some of those lenses). Otherwise, it rocks. I used to love the speed of the V3...crazy fast. For saving weight, it is great as well. I replaced everything with the Z system stuff, and the full frame there is WAY better. Sure, it is a bit heavier, but Z 5, 6, and 7 are pretty small cams without the battery grips. For what you are doing there in Yosemite, try the Z7 (Z8?) and some of the smaller primes. The body is small and some of the lenses weigh next to nothing. Even the cheap $300 dollar ones will surprise you.

Your 32/1.2 is definitely broken, I had that lens for a number of years and it was just as a sharp as the 18.5/1.8 wide open.

Wonderful intro

I have the v2 so still using it although the z50 is getting heavy rotation lately just too lazy bust out the d810

I love my 1 camera. Nikon also came out with a video light for this system. It’s called a Nikon LD-1000. I use it as a flashlight.

I have 3 of these Nikon 1 type. Cameras - I use them for shooting videos and can place them in unique locations for added bRoll or perspective

Sorry about my type of graphical errors I was dictating while walking around Manhattan.

Hey, great vid, really appreciate this upload. Is there an updated link for the discord? the current one seems to be expired :(

I have a 1 J4 and it was well ahead of its time. Sadly i could never get fantastic image quality out of it, and the lenses seem to be very prone to breaking

This has reaaaally made me want to hunt one of these cameras down.. Which camera body are you using in the 32mm 1.2 lens chapter? Those portraits are insane!

Last time I visited Yosemite Valley (some years ago) it was so crowded with busses, cars, people plus a lot of roadworks going on and making things even worse, I could only walk around annoyed and not enjoy its grandeur at all. I prefer the Tioga Pass section further north and higher up; much quieter and you can have an alpine lake all to yourself :-)

I have an orange J1 that I love, I tried to get a V1 but when I got it from eBay the seller wasn’t truthful about the condition of the camera and it had been dropped, but eBay took care of me and I haven’t been able to get another one since

love the Nikon1 system ❤ J5 has the best sonsor ::: these lenses are so lightweight, its great for walking

Now I see why these things still go for a premium. People just don't want to part with these things. I want to get a V1. I'm currently building out a kit for real estate and the V1 is on the list. I want a very light weight setup. I'll need at least 2 of them and the 6.7mm lens. I wish they made a 6mm lens, like a body cap 6mm f/5.6, or f/8.

Very good result, why discontinue the camera? btw what camera are you using for the video? Thanks

I adore my J5 w/ the 18.5mm. The durability/reliability, or lack thereof, of the lenses in this system led me to move away from it unfortunately (though I kept the J5). Literally been through 4 or 5 lightly used 30-110mm lenses, among others, lol.

I'm waiting for a used J4 with the 10-30 plus the 1 adapter to F lens 😊

I always thought in getting one of these for macro since I'm limited by diffraction anyway and not the sensor What was this filmed with?

The images from these were fantastic. There really are no bad cameras. Yosemite might be a bit of a cheat code, but I think you'd produce fantastic images from a potato

Great video. I do have a question, is the V3 worth the upgrade. I have the Nikon V1 and love the system and all it offers. If it had Bracketing in RAW it would be nearly perfect. I recently took pictures of the Eclipse in Hot Springs Arkansas and was very pleased with the results. The 70-300mm lens is so amazing on such a compact package. Why oh why did Nikon abandoned this system. In my opinion it was ahead of its time. Still some of the fastest shooting and focusing of any camera.

Loved these cameras but the lenses are really quite expensive still - the cheap and cheerful ones are fine, but the 32mm and the 70-300mm still seem to command a high price. A modern one with computational photography would be amazing!

i have two j1 with two repaired 10mm )) great camera

How about the aw?

Was the video also shot on the nikon cam?

I miss my AW1.

The system I hate to love!

Not a review, but squirrel approved.

8:36 rules

:)

1:43 what is this illegal powder ?

Is this a music channel or camera , all kidding aside video is ok