The GX1 is a great camera for learning the ropes on. I always run it on manual / aperture priority as all the manual controls are on dials so great to use. It makes a huge difference to have proper controls. Even if it's possible to run a camera on full manual, having to dive in and out of menus, or press buttons repeatedly to set it up, really hinders the use of it, and takes the joy out of the whole thing.
I'd avoid the Nikon 1 as it's a proprietary system, m4/3 would be a much better choice in the long run. Bigger sensor too, so better images.
Thank you :) Was just about to mention it myself.
The GX1 is a great camera for learning the ropes on. I always run it on manual / aperture priority as all the manual controls are on dials so great to use. It makes a huge difference to have proper controls. Even if it's possible to run a camera on full manual, having to dive in and out of menus, or press buttons repeatedly to set it up, really hinders the use of it, and takes the joy out of the whole thing.
I'd avoid the Nikon 1 as it's a proprietary system, m4/3 would be a much better choice in the long run. Bigger sensor too, so better images.