Digiscoping with the Nikon V1 (1 Viewer)

[gandytron]

Dave,

This is all I use, a sleeve and step up ring to 40.5mm for the V1. I use a Nikon remote shutter release as well.

Thanks Robin,

I guess I will try Griturn to get this gear.

Best wishes

Dave

 

[lewis20126]

Alan
Time for you to read the manual.
The lens focus in MF mode is the dial around the OK button. You circle it in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction.
Neil.

Thanks, you are right but I couldn't find it in the manual
A bit fiddly, but I'll guess I'll get used to it - rather than sell the camera after one day (which was last night's plan..)!

cheers, alan

 

[Sandpiper]

Alan,

When digiscoping with the V1 in Manual Focus mode, I press the OK button to activate the focus magnifier then focus by using the focus ring on the scope. There is no need to touch the ring on the back of the camera unless you wish to fine tune the focus. Personally I find the autofocus on the V1 a bit "iffy" beyond ten metres, so I prefer to manually focus if time and the subject allows.

Mike

 

[gandytron]

My first effort at digiscoping is attached. Taken this morning in overcast conditions using a Nikon V1 handheld to the 25-50x zoom e.p. of my Swaro 65 HD.

Quite pleased with it given that the Pond Heron was probably at 50 meters range, and the light was less than perfect. I have cropped the image and made some slight adjustments (sharpening, contrast).

Now to get myself an adapter...

 

[Neil]

My first effort at digiscoping is attached. Taken this morning in overcast conditions using a Nikon V1 handheld to the 25-50x zoom e.p. of my Swaro 65 HD.

Quite pleased with it given that the Pond Heron was probably at 50 meters range, and the light was less than perfect. I have cropped the image and made some slight adjustments (sharpening, contrast).

Now to get myself an adapter...

Nice. You should be happy with this.
Neil.

 

[Sandpiper]

Looking good, gandytron. The V1 and Swarovski scope make a great combination.

Mike

 

[gandytron]

Neil, Mike,

Thanks for the encouragement. Looking forward to doing some more once I get the adapter.

Best,

Dave

 

[SeeToh]

The V1 really can handle high ISO. Shot this White-rumped Shama in low light condition at ISO 3200 and very satisfied with the result. Shot with V1/Nikon 82mm ED Fieldscope/DSA-N1 combo. Settings: 1458mm ISO3200 1/13s f/6.6 -2/3EV.

 

[Sandpiper]

A beautiful image at this high ISO setting. I am really pleased with my V1 and have had more "keepers" since I started using it compared to my previous digiscoping cameras.

Keep up the good work!

Mike

 

[Neil]

The V1 really can handle high ISO. Shot this White-rumped Shama in low light condition at ISO 3200 and very satisfied with the result. Shot with V1/Nikon 82mm ED Fieldscope/DSA-N1 combo. Settings: 1458mm ISO3200 1/13s f/6.6 -2/3EV.

I can see why you would be pleased. Lovely image.
Neil.

 

[cwchan]

V1(@21mm) on Swar 80HD

Taken on 13 Sept.2013

http://www.birdforum.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=463400&stc=1&d=1379129543

 

[Neil]

Chan
This link doesn't work.
Neil

Taken on 13 Sept.2013

http://www.birdforum.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=463400&stc=1&d=1379129543

 

[squidge]

Does the Nikon v1 work with the swaro DCA adapter.

Regards Gerard.

 

[Neil]

Does the Nikon v1 work with the swaro DCA adapter.

Regards Gerard.

Very well Gerard.
The V1 lenses have a 40.5 thread so you need a converter to 52 mm. Hanging the camera off a straight scope wasn't a problem for me.
Neil

 

[squidge]

Thanks Neil. Does the step up ring/converter come with the dca set up or is it a seperate buy like the ur-21 for the p6000.

Regards Gerard.

 

[Neil]

Thanks Neil. Does the step up ring/converter come with the dca set up or is it a seperate buy like the ur-21 for the p6000.

Regards Gerard.

Gerard,
It's not a standard ring so you'll have to buy one off the internet if you don't have a serious camera store nearby.
Neil.

 

[squidge]

Gerard,
It's not a standard ring so you'll have to buy one off the internet if you don't have a serious camera store nearby.
Neil.

Thanks Neil.:t: I see on Nikon rumours there might be a new Nikon 1 coming out so hopefully the price of the older v1 will drop further.

Regards Gerard.

 

[cwchan]

I don't know how to correct the previous thread. :C

I try this again.B

 

[SeeToh]

I don't know how to correct the previous thread. :C

I try this again.B

Chan sifu

The image is very nice. Mind sharing the settings with us?

Regards

See Toh

 

[SeeToh]

Digiscoped this Blue-eared Kingfisher with the V1/82mm Fieldscope/DSA-N1 setup at a forest stream in the evening.

Settings: 1458mm ISO3200 1/10s f/6.6 -2/3EV.

The dark background seems to make the image appeared much more noisy.