Nikon 1 (V1) for beginner looking to get into photography?

[duffers20]

Hi everyone,

I have always wanted to get into photography and have been doing some research into various cameras recently and have come across the Nikon 1 (V1) for a very reasonable price (I think the low price is due to the V2 being released but this is a lot more expensive and way out of my price range).

I would class myself as a beginner so I don’t want to spend too much on a camera. Also, I don’t think I would get full use out a DSLR which is why I thought the Nikon 1 might be a suitable first camera to allow me to learn about different techniques etc. Another thing which attracted me to this camera is the fact that the lenses are interchangeable which would allow me to expand on the types of pictures I could capture further down the line.

Also, I am going to the Isle of Man TT this year and would like to take a camera with me which isn’t too bulky.

Any suggestions/recommendations/advice would be very welcome!

Thanks in advance,
James

 

[duffers20]

Thanks for the responses folks.

I didn't think of the possibility that the Nikon 1 system could become obsolete in the near future.

I've had a look at the Sony NEX system and it looks really good. The initial prices I've seen seem alittle more expensive than the Nikon 1 but if it means I can get something more compact with a better chance of being around in the next few years then maybe that's the price I'll have to pay

Are there any Micro 4/3rd's systems I should check out? I'm not really familiar with that system.

Thanks again!
James

 

[duffers20]

Quite a discussion in here this afternoon! Thanks for all the responses. I'll have a read through this evening when I get home from work.