Our verdict
The first generation of cameras will always need some degree of tweaking before they really deliver what the user wants. While the J2 is a nice camera and offers some improvements over the J1, it doesn’t feel like it has gone far enough to progress the Nikon 1 series. The J1 is, of course, the entry-level model and aimed more at the general consumer than the creative amateur. Hopefully, when the V1 is replaced, it will offer more. However, the J2’s introduction means that the price of the J1 has dropped to under £300, making it an appealing option for those happy to settle for the lower-resolution screen.
