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Nikon's nikon coolpix p80 akku series of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras may not be the first choice among professional photographers, but they're apparently selling like hotcakes, and they're a big hit at CES, too. Front and center in Nikon's booth, there's a pair of professional dancers practicing their craft on continuous shifts, surrounded by a ring of J3 and S1 bodies and a variety of colorful lenses. Both cameras look and feel very similar to Nikon's first model in this series, the J1. There's a handful of new colors available, and the internals have gotten a bit of a boost, but all in all, the cameras would feel mighty familiar to any 1 series user. The 14.2-megapixel J3 is Nikon's premium model, if you can call it that, while the 10.1-megapixel S1 is the entry-level variant, with kit prices set at $600 and $500, respectively. Both cameras nikon coolpix s200 akku are set to ship next month -- catch all the specs at our announcement post, and jump past the break for a closer look in our hands-on. The Nikon J3 comes with a 14.2-megapixel CX-format image sensor and a new Expeed 3A image processor (similar to the V2) which will enable it to shoot 15 frames-per-second (fps) with continuous autofocus. If speed is your thing, engaging the shooter in its continuous drive mode, will allow you to capture up to 60fps (limited to 20 frames in a burst), for freezing fast-moving action. Shifting the mode dial from the rear to the top panel, Nikon has added an Advanced Movie option on the mode dial which lets you adjust the P, A, S, M, settings for video capture. With access to manual controls, videographers have more shooting flexibility and creative control when shooting videos. In this mode, shutterbugs are able to capture both stills and videos simultaneously without having the hassle of switching between settings. The J3 is also designed to be compatible with the company's optional WU-1b Wi-Fi adapter to wirelessly transfer images and video to smart devices. Using Nikon's nikon coolpix s230 akku proprietary Wireless mobile Adapter Utility application (for iOS and Android), shutterbugs will be able to remotely take photos with a smartphone or tablet. I enjoyed using the Nikon 1 J3. I like its small size, light weight feel and its modern, sleek appearance. The camera's buttons and controls, while small, work well and I appreciated the dedicated movie button. I was not fond of the camera's fragile pop-up flash, which could be a problem if used frequently. Performance is a strong point, as the J3 is reliably quick in all respects. It has very good image quality, even in low light, and excellent movie ability. The camera has quite a few advanced features, including a Motion Snapshot mode that combines movies and photos, and its innovative Slow View mode that lets the user select the best photo taken by the camera. It also has a broad array of settings that appeal to the more advanced user, such as manual exposure, shutter priority and aperture priority. However, advanced users may become frustrated by the need to constantly access the camera's menu, as there are few functions that can be enabled by buttons or dials. Also, since the camera's battery olympus fe 370 akku life is rather short, users should consider purchasing a back-up battery.
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