Thanks for sharing Malcolm. I agree that manual focus is easier with the evf than my D7000 optical viewfinder. Somehow the images snaps at sharp focus.
This camera shines with good glass.
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Thanks for sharing Malcolm. I agree that manual focus is easier with the evf than my D7000 optical viewfinder. Somehow the images snaps at sharp focus.
This camera shines with good glass.
Weekend Birder
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I was with a friend a few days ago, who was testing a loaned V1 for a review in a birdwatching magazine.
He was using it with the 500/4, with and without the 1.4x.
I haven't seen his pics full size, but he was cropping deeply into them and showing me the results on the camera screen and they looked superb.
We were in a hide and he was just using it on the shelf with the aid of a beanbag.
He was so impressed with the fps, AF speed and in-camera results, he said he was already thinking of getting one for distant ground shots, with his DSLR being his main body. It would just take a few seconds to swop bodies.
I expect many Nikon bird photographers with this lens to follow suit, as with the 1.4x you are at 1890mm f5.6 with the fps, AF speed and high ISO capability of the V1.
I was just a bit peeved there is no Canon equivalent to slip onto my 400/5.6!
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Niels
Thanks Neil.
I've been practicing flight shots with the V1 and Nikon 70-200/2.8 AFS lens plus 1.4x tele. You need a good line of sight to get on the bird and focus but it is possible to get reasonable results.
Here are a couple.
Neil
Here are a couple.
Neil
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Vertigo_111
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Both are nice, but I'm more impressed with the selective focus on the gull's head. In the Heron picture, I feel about everything is in focus.
Thanks for the kind words. Looking at the exif I noticed that the shutter speed was only 1/320th second at iso 100. A little slow for flight shots as I normally like to be at 1/1000th second or more. At one point I was at iso 800 and getting 1/5000th second.
Neil
For those who want to take this to the exteme:
http://nikonrumors.com/2012/01/21/nikon-v1-ft1-adapter-celestron-reflex-2000mm-f10-5400mm.aspx/
http://nikonrumors.com/2012/01/21/nikon-v1-ft1-adapter-celestron-reflex-2000mm-f10-5400mm.aspx/
Suffolk naturalist
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V1 + 300 2.8
My new 300 2.8 Vr arrived in time for me to give it a try over the weekend. A very impressive combination with the V1. I thought I'd share an image with you as the detail captured surprised me. The wider shot is cropped on the left side (the Dunlin's head was in the middle of the frame), the close up is a 100% crop.
My new 300 2.8 Vr arrived in time for me to give it a try over the weekend. A very impressive combination with the V1. I thought I'd share an image with you as the detail captured surprised me. The wider shot is cropped on the left side (the Dunlin's head was in the middle of the frame), the close up is a 100% crop.
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Nice Malc. I'm thinking of the 300/2.8 with V1 as well ,with the D7000 as backup.
Neil
stoop
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Hi Folks,
Had my first outing with V1 Ft1 and AF-S 70-300 F5.6 VR yesterday.
All handheld but many misses. Flying swan is cropped otherwise no other editing other than size reduction.
Only the goshawk is at 300mm.
Must try at least a monopod when zooming over 200mm.
Cheers
Had my first outing with V1 Ft1 and AF-S 70-300 F5.6 VR yesterday.
All handheld but many misses. Flying swan is cropped otherwise no other editing other than size reduction.
Only the goshawk is at 300mm.
Must try at least a monopod when zooming over 200mm.
Cheers
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Vertigo_111
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Here are early attempts with the V1 + 300/2.8 non VR, handheld on an overcast day. iso 400/400/1600
Comparing to my 2-3 years experience with DSLR and similar lenses, I must say I miss a better grip, and some features the V1 lacks : mainly AF-C, customizable Auto-iso and P* mode.
I was also diappointed that even in continuous shooting, the EVF blacks out/freezes when shooting and panning for a BIF. Did I miss something ?
Still the extra reach is nice to have. The need to crop pictures is greatly reduced.
I'll try further when the weather is better.
Comparing to my 2-3 years experience with DSLR and similar lenses, I must say I miss a better grip, and some features the V1 lacks : mainly AF-C, customizable Auto-iso and P* mode.
I was also diappointed that even in continuous shooting, the EVF blacks out/freezes when shooting and panning for a BIF. Did I miss something ?
Still the extra reach is nice to have. The need to crop pictures is greatly reduced.
I'll try further when the weather is better.
Suffolk naturalist
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Thanks Neil. I found it a very manageable combination on my Manfrotto tripod and 501 video head, using the car as a hide. It was also fine as a walkaround lens with a monopod, although I slightly prefer the 70-200+1.4 from a handling/convenience perspective. That said, images from the 300 were better and the overall speed/reach is obviously advantageous too so, unless I'm traveling light, the 300 will be my prefered lens.
Interestingly, the birds were close enough on the estuary that I could also try the 300+1.4 with my D300. In spite of the D300's benefits of AFS, faster continuous shooting and lower magnification, I had far more keepers from the V1. By comparison the D300 captures were rather dissappointing, although perhaps this was due to my relatively poor long lens technique and light weight support.
In spite of its limitations, I continue to be very impressed with the V1. I shot over 10gb of images with it this weekend and will post some more shots soon.
Long-eared Owl. Nikon1 V1, FT1, 70-200 f2.8
The 70-200mm was very useful with the FT1. This image has been reduced for web but I would be happy with it from my D7000. The bird was in deep cover but the lens wide open got good detail.
I spent the weekend mainly using the V1 with a 70-200mm f2.8 with and without the 1.4TC. I also used a 70-300mm F4.5-5.6.
The 70-200 and TC is not as sharp as the 70-300mm above 50 yards. Under this it is progressively better. Just shows you can't beat focal length for reach.
Decided to get a Nikon 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 as a travel lens for the V1. It is a s sharp as the 70-300mm and shorter and lighter. Silly price on Amazon too. Will post when I've checked it out.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brandon_birder/676111016
The 70-200mm was very useful with the FT1. This image has been reduced for web but I would be happy with it from my D7000. The bird was in deep cover but the lens wide open got good detail.
I spent the weekend mainly using the V1 with a 70-200mm f2.8 with and without the 1.4TC. I also used a 70-300mm F4.5-5.6.
The 70-200 and TC is not as sharp as the 70-300mm above 50 yards. Under this it is progressively better. Just shows you can't beat focal length for reach.
Decided to get a Nikon 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 as a travel lens for the V1. It is a s sharp as the 70-300mm and shorter and lighter. Silly price on Amazon too. Will post when I've checked it out.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brandon_birder/676111016
Vertigo I agree with your assessment of the V1. For me though to have an extra reach body in my bag without loss of aperture and good IQ is amazing.
Also with a 55-300mm lens you get a light, good IQ travel combination. Two camera functions in one camera. Bless you Nikon.
Also with a 55-300mm lens you get a light, good IQ travel combination. Two camera functions in one camera. Bless you Nikon.