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Nikon 1 J5


A massive step-up in quality to entry-level shooters. Though it's no high-end option, the camera has serious burst speed, decent sharpness, and a boatload of features.

Pros and Cons


Pros

  • Great burst speed

  • Solid sharpness

  • Extra affordable

Cons

  • None that we could find


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