Nikon 1 V2 review

Nikon 1 gets serious

Nikon 1 V2 review
Inside the Nikon V2 is a new 14.2MP CX format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 3a processing engine

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Colours from the Nikon 1 V2 are represented well, being bright but not overly vibrant.

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Despite its relatively small sensor, the Nikon 1 V2 is still capable of producing pleasing shallow of depth field effects.

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Monochrome is one of the Picture Styles you can choose to shoot in, with options to customise parameters such as the contrast.

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You can create a Cyanotype image using one of the settings from within the Monochrome Picture Style.

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The standard kit lens that comes bundled with the Nikon 1 V2 has a focal length of 10-30mm, which is an equivalent of 27mm at the widest point, providing a reasonably wide angle of view.

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At the telephoto end of the kit optic, the equivalent focal length is 81mm.

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Sepia is another option from the Monochrome Picture Styles.

Amy Davies

Amy has been writing about cameras, photography and associated tech since 2009. Amy was once part of the photography testing team for Future Publishing working across TechRadar, Digital Camera, PhotoPlus, N Photo and Photography Week. For her photography, she has won awards and has been exhibited. She often partakes in unusual projects - including one intense year where she used a different camera every single day. Amy is currently the Features Editor at Amateur Photographer magazine, and in her increasingly little spare time works across a number of high-profile publications including Wired, Stuff, Digital Camera World, Expert Reviews, and just a little off-tangent, PetsRadar. 

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