Last Updated on 01/19/2013 by Chris Gampat
After playing a J series camera for a bit, I finally got to understand them. They’re not for advanced users. If you’re going to purchase a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera and shoot JPEGs and auto all day, this is the one for you. The Nikon J1 is going for $396.95 right now, but if you click the link and then over to the used section, it can be had for even cheaper.
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