Is the Nikon j1 camera good for filming beauty videos on YouTube?
I Did alittle research And i heard it's just like a dslr camera It's affordable So I really want to knows if it's worth it
Download and read the manual. It will tell you a lot about the camera.
No. And you heard wrong.
Want to shoot videos? Buy a camcorder. You can get a really nice one for less money.
I have used the Nikon V1 to shoot video and find it has some features not found on camcorders in its price range, like high speed capture. When shooting stills at high speed, this camera was used to document and study a baseball players swing of their bat to look for ways to improve their batting average.
I also prefer the V series of the Nikon 1 because it has a viewfinder.
With all the cost of the necessary accessories you need to make any camera into a viable video camera, it is usually more cost effective to buy a proper video camera
I have a Nikon V1, and it does quite well for video. There was at least one professional video I'm aware of that was shot using the V1. The smaller footprint and weight of the V1 was one of the primary reasons it was used as the platform in the production video.
The video on the J1 should be not much different than on the V1. However, I believe the J1 may lack the remote mic input capability of the V1.
One thing the Nikon 1 series has is dual processors; one for video and one for photos. So each processor is dedicated (and optimized) for each function.
And due to the dual processors, you can simultaneously record video as well as take full resolution photos.
The J1s have been heavily discounted and I have seen sub $300 prices. For that price, it is a pretty decent camera. Not quite at DSLR quality, but definitely better than compact cameras.
The main downside is you can end up spending a lot of money on lenses, and as you do that - the cost of the camera becomes less significant. At some point, you would have spent almost as much money as if you bought a DSLR.
I own the V1 primarily because it is a backup to my Nikon DSLR and it's lenses. You can buy an adapter from Nikon (that works properly) allowing the use of Nikon-type DSLR lenses on the V1. This provides access to some pretty nice lenses that you would not normally be able to use.
If I did not own a DSLR, I'm not sure if I would invest the kind of money I have on the V1 or not.
The V1 and J1 are similar, but the V1 is the "high end" version and has an electronic viewfinder that the J1 lacks. Otherwise, the sensors and processing systems are the same.
The V1 is typically the camera I use for video - but I do have a video CamCorder that my wife uses, as it is easier for her to use than the V1. So don't discount using a CamCorder if videos are paramount to your needs.
It's affordable but no, it's not just like a dSLR camera and just like all digital cameras out there, video recording time will be limited to around 20 minutes or so. If you want to shoot longer and have better autofocus, get the right tool for video. Go for a digital camcorder.
I always recommend a true camcorder for video work, since its shape and handling make for better camerawork when hand-held. On a tripod any style of camera with rear screen usable handles similarly.
The J1 is slightly 'out on a limb' in CSC cameras, limited choice of lenses and somewhat smaller sensor (physically smaller) than any CSC in the Micro Four Thirds range by Panasaonic or Olympus. If you are looking at CSCs look at that range.
No CSC is just like a true DSLR in its handling, and very few have built-in eye-level viewfinders, which I consider essential for video work, especially for long zoom work.