It's a very nice little camera. I can do a write-up on RF-enthusiast relevant features and qualities, but I must say that initial experience is very possitive! While it does look like a high quality Coolpix, luckily GUI is a huge step away from it in definitely the right direction. All important functions have direct access (has always been a pain with coolpix compacts and Nikon 1), and for whatever there's no external control there is a "genious" addition of < i > button that gives access to all important functions on one screen (DSLR users already know this botton as "info" button). Manual focus works through physical switch and the lens ring with sufficient feedback. I don't think I will use MF, but it can be made usable in combination with screen magnification.
JPEGs from the early firmware look good, didn't play with RAW as no proper support in my software yet. Lens distortion is controlled, I don't see it but I'm not a clinical person. It's very sharp, I actually had to check my sharpening setting in the camera to make sure I didn't have it on some extreme.
Well, I'll post some photos later this week and you be the judge, my overal conclussion is that for me this is a very nice camera. I'm pleased both with the ergonomics and ease of use (in this case the coolpix simplicity actually works to the benefit) and with image quality that comes from the DX sensor. Of course I have some minor complaints, but they do not take away from the overal pleasure I have using this camera, Price-tag is a different story, and one must remind himself that MSRP is one thing and final street price is another. Price evaluation and how it fits between other available products is for individuals to decide.
