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David Jones - Nikon 1 V1 + 10-30mm Lens + SB N5 Speedlight Flash for $359.20 Delivered

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David Jones - Nikon 1 V1 + 10-30mm Lens + SB N5 Speedlight Flash for $359.20 Delivered
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Henryqld on 05/07/2013 - 12:26 shop.davidjones.com.au (697 clicks)

http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/95677
If you are tempted by the recent Nikon 1 V1 price drop, here's a deal for Australian stock + warranty that includes the flash.

I was looking at past Nikon 1 V1 deals on OzBargain and noticed that this bundle was previously $449 at DJ's, and did a check on the DJ's site, which showed a price drop to $399. Thanks to the 10% off online discount posted by hallelujah, the price drops further to $359.20. Delivery is free for orders over $50.

In case you're wondering if the flash is necessary, the V1 does not come with any built-in flash.

For detailed reviews:
http://www.sansmirror.com/cameras/a-note-about-camera-review…
http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2011/11/14/the-nikon-v1-camera…

Warranty: Nikon Australia is offering a free warranty of 2 years (instead of the usual 1 year) for both the camera body and the lens if you have purchased from an authorised reseller (DJ's is on the list). See Nikon warranty registration page for further details. You need to become a My Nikon Life member first (free) and quote your username.

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  • vash12 on 05/07/2013 - 12:40

    This or the Cannon EOS-M?

    • Henryqld on 05/07/2013 - 13:08

      This camera has a good design, especially with white color.

      • BuyNow Think Later on 05/07/2013 - 13:27

        Why white is better than black?

        • RocketSwitch on 05/07/2013 - 14:07

          I got this camera last sale.

          White version. Looks fantastic and the camera is a joy to use. If you have your doubts buying this camera, I can safely say, you will not regret it. It's fantastic!

  • isdnman on 05/07/2013 - 12:45

    I don't think the 10% off online code still works.

    • Henryqld on 05/07/2013 - 13:08

      WELCOME10 doesn't work anymore.

      • nafe on 05/07/2013 - 13:26
        +1

        Using WELCOME gives a $10 discount. Better than nothing?

  • ganymede68 on 05/07/2013 - 14:32
    +2

    I have the Canon EOS-M and this camera.

    I use this as my preferred camera for family snaps, and time-lapse photography. The former because with an incredibly high frame rate, faster than ANY DSLR (5DMk3, D1, D800, et al.), and whatever magic Nikon's engineers seem to have come up with, it has the fastest and most accurate autofocus system I have ever seen, and a colour accuracy that is uncanny. The latter because it shoots in native 3840x2160 which is the new 4K video standard, so no interpolation/diffraction limit issues as there is no scaling, and because it is electronic it takes the shutter counts of my D600.

    As well as this the lenses are lovely and fast, with only the tiniest amount of Lightroom work required at higher zooms to account for optics, and it uses the same battery as my D600 so holiday minimal gadget carry makes me happy. I even bought the horrifically expensive adaptor to take my Nikon lenses. I am going down to WRC in Newcastle later in the year with what will look to be a huge lens on a tiny body - the 2.8 crop factor will let me make out Finnish nasal hair!

    The recent firmware updates (a fortnight ago) to the camera and the lens adaptor to finally give me continuous auto-focus with the adaptor attached on the right lenses made me weep.

    I love it so much I bought another one at a recent Dick Smith price crucifixion.

    Despite what the earlier reviewers said about the low pixel count and the apparent hobbiest-aimed menu system (still a chore, but an idiosyncrasy I have come to live with) most of those guys have come to issue REVISED or PART 2 versions of their reviews, testifying to the fact that it is a true photographic freak and absolutely collectable.

    I am not a shop, I just love this little Made in Japan, magnesium alloy little beast.

    • sayako on 05/07/2013 - 14:44

      Hi ganymede68, thanks for your experiences and thoughts on both the cameras.
      is the V1 or the EOS-M made in Japan?
      thanks!

    • Quiexo on 05/07/2013 - 14:49
      +1

      Having a massive dilemma, can't make my mind up between this and the Canon-M + 22mm special with B&H…very nearly bought the Canon-M, as I'm a Canon user, but the supposed AF issue continue to bug me..
      In your opinion, ganymede68, from a pure IQ prespective, which of the 2 takes the cake?

      • ganymede68 on 05/07/2013 - 16:37

        ..with image quality being factoring in probability that you'll get an infocus, properly exposed, sharp and true to colour image. Then I'd say the Nikon.

        However the firmware update transforms the Canon. They did a great job. I noticed a firmware update for their C100 RAW camera autofocus system, so obviously the autofocus algorithm gurus are getting pay rises.

        While the AF is working properly now, as you would expect of a camera in this category, it is not my daily pickup to my daughters playgroup.

        Setting the NIKON to the high fps mode and literally spraying the scene before me with shutter firings, I'm sure to catch her in the cutest possible pose. We're talking way faster than the best smile detection mode. Lots of throwaway images, but that is the nature of digital with uncooperative subjects now, surely?

        I use the Canon as an image acquisition camera on the back of my telescope. APS-C crop factor, a touch screen which is nice in the dark to tweak settings, a 1.4 crop factor, 18mp and not very noise when warm.

        Horses for courses.

        I love the Nikon more for versatility, for not only speed, perfect exposure, skin tones and its uncanny abilities, but also the lens interchangeability mentioned above with the horrifically expensive adaptor. Although $15 manual focus ebay ones are okay for say, shooting birds and other slow work.

        • Quiexo on 05/07/2013 - 17:01

          Cheers, thanks for taking time out to share your thoughts…though it haven't made it any easier on my decision making sighz…
          Guess the main thing I'm really weighing up is whether I wanna spend money on a brand new system (as I do not have any Nikon gear), versus getting the Canon M and having the ability to use my existing lenses with the appropriate adaptor, whilst overlooking any misgivings I may get from the slow-ish AF…

        • bizi on 06/07/2013 - 21:42

          Did you end up buying the Nikon V1 or the Canon M, Quiexo?

          I really appreciate everyone's helpful comments in all of these Nikon V1 deals.

        • Quiexo on 06/07/2013 - 22:22

          Neither…it took almost every ounce of willpower within me, but I decided to resist y temptation to yield to this GAS problem that occasionally (actually, now that I think of it, not so occasionally) rears it's ugly head….:)

    • [Deactivated] on 05/07/2013 - 16:03

      I'm confused with your formers and latters but glad to hear you like it!

  • ganymede68 on 05/07/2013 - 14:49

    Hey you know, I got confused. It is the Canon EOS-M that is Made in Japan. It's at home but I think it must be made in China. Either way, it is rock solid, and has never skipped a beat. In fact I regret mentioning it - the quality control of Japanese photographic manufacturers out of their varied Asian plants is consistently very high in my experience. I would be surprised if I heard otherwise from other OZbgnrs, for top shelf brands of course. Shall/can I edit my post?

  • cheepwun on 05/07/2013 - 19:10

    Easy to miss posts on this site.

    They must have had heaps of stock to still have this deal going. Good fast captures with the electronic shutter high speed settings. Not a camera for everybody though. Those favouring direct controls will not be pleased with some of the menu-diving.

    Fantastic value for the price though.

  • bizi on 07/07/2013 - 18:14

    For anyone interested, here are some links to reviews of the kit lens (Nikon 1 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR Nikkor) and other available lenses:

    http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/50452793

    Plus another interesting review, plus feedback from other users:
    http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3511528#forum-post-517…

  • [Deactivated] on 07/07/2013 - 19:46

    I have the Sony Nex F3.
    I thought I would get the V1 for my son. But I fear he will prefer my NEX because of some of the shooting modes it offers. The V1 does not seem to have any different "instagram" type modes and a much smaller sensor. Which makes it a bit of a deal breaker. Please convince me otherwise. ?

    • aim54x on 08/07/2013 - 10:19

      Once you play with the V1 it is not unlikely that you will be happy to be rid of the F3, it's AF is incredible and the IQ is not too bad either. Best of all the lenses (I own the 10mm, 18.5mm, 10-30mm and 30-110mm) are all good enough for the camera. I cannot say the same for the Sony 16mm or 55-210mm though.

      • [Deactivated] on 08/07/2013 - 12:55

        Thanks for that.
        You really don't think the sensor size deficiency will make a difference in the grand scheme? Any online comparisons don't really have them on the same level. The NEX F3 seems to fare better.

        Oh well, I'll have both soon. Damn GAS.

        • JetLi on 09/07/2013 - 11:37

          If you just view photos on the computer or do small prints, there won't be a big difference, especially if you get some good glass for the V1.

  • TechAddict on 08/07/2013 - 14:54
    +1

    Seems expired now. Price back to $449.

    • bizi on 08/07/2013 - 20:38

      Seems so.

      There were a few on display in the Sydney CBD today (under glass and only one staff member on the floor, so no chance to buy or try!)

      Has anyone here received notification / tracking delivery of their order?

  • bizi on 08/07/2013 - 22:23

    For anyone who also bought this camera, this Aussie photographer's review, with images, was something I enjoyed and you might like too:

    http://fadedandblurred.com/blog/the-nikon-1-v1-experience/

    So after a few weeks of usage I thought I would give you an update on how I feel about the camera.

    Main observations:

    It’s quick
I have used the manual settings less than I thought
A lot of control, if I want it
Don’t like the manual focus
Needs firmware upgrade
Continuous shooting, motion snapshot and movie modes are impressive, as is still image quality
Low light performance is good, and the little flash is VERY impressive.
I am carrying it around everywhere, scouting locations and subjects, and taking it to family outings (got a flogging over the recent festive holidays)
    • cheepwun on 09/07/2013 - 12:35
      • Manual focus is fiddly (nothing like using a lens barrel).
      • pic previews of the shot you just took can't be disabled after you take a shot but can be made to go away faster if you half-press the shutter button, but still not ideal in single-shot mode
      • Hi-Speed movie modes are good to try but lose novelty fast; the resolution is poor on these
      • Hi-speed captures of regular photos are the killer feature.
      • Little flash is impressive since it can be tilted and swivelled without a 'huge thing' on the camera, but still uses a proprietary port so you're very limited if you want to expand to Nikon's flashes and compatible third-party ones. Silly easy-to-lose cover is required for the new accessory port.
      • impressive quality considering the sensor size; it punches far above its weight

      I find carrying the v1 far less comfortable than other cameras with a decent grip. The raised hump for the grip helps very little with comfort and security. Camera is far too block-ish with its flat top and sides. Camera is generally fast and good in use in daylight though. If you can get used to not having direct controls for many things, it could be the perfect little cam, especially with the flash bundled. Kit lens is v.good.

  • bizi on 09/07/2013 - 21:40

    FYI, DJs sent an 'order despatched' e-mail with AusPost tracking number link this morning.

    Thanks cheepwun for the detailed info/review. Have you considered an aftermarket grip?
    Like this $35 one (but there are others): http://www.kleptography.com/rf/#camera_nikon1v1
    Pic: http://www.kleptography.com/rf/nikonv1.jpg

    It would be nice if the UK/Ireland cashback existed here.
    http://www.nikon.co.uk/sites/cashback/home_A_EU.html

    • cheepwun on 10/07/2013 - 00:08

      Chances are that after the cash-back period prices will be regularly discounted for the the Christmasy-sales period in the UK anyway. I wouldn't sweat it. Companies often do this before offering a real discount anyway. Plus they get your nice personal details in the process.

      Haven't considered an aftermarket grip; I think rubbery washing gloves would be cheaper ;) In truth, I don't use it as my main camera except when I want to make use of high speed capture or don't want to carry a huge bounceflash. Then the Nikon V1 comes out and I just live with its blocky design.

      Another thing I forgot to mention is the dial can switch positions easily. But you'll see what I mean. No big deal, you just have to get used to some things on this camera. I just think Nikon could have avoided a lot of this on their first mirrorless design(s) and it could have given them more sales.

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