Nikon V1 to V2? (1 Viewer)

Now that the V2 has been on the market for a while, I wonder if anyone who previously used a V1 for digiscoping has upgraded to a V2. If so, I would be interested to hear opinions on whether it was a worthwhile upgrade as regards ease of use and image quality.

Thanks in advance.

Mike

I notice that over 700 people have viewed my question above. Surely someone must have upgraded and can offer an opinion?

Mike

Sandpiper said:

I notice that over 700 people have viewed my question above. Surely someone must have upgraded and can offer an opinion?

Mike

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Ok Mike, I guess I'll jump in with comments.
I haven't done much digiscoping with the V2 as I got the 80-400/AFS VR G lens around the same time so have been using it on that. See here -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7892550@N03/sets/72157636409369613/
I was disappointed with a few things.
Although a few more megs not a real improvement in quality.
They've moved the function dial to the top and changed it's layout. This makes it less likely to move it accidentely but I liked the fact that I could change the old one one click from Stills to Movie without looking.
They've dropped the Intavalometer Function.
I do like the new hand grip feel.
I don't think it's worth getting if you already have the V1. If you don't then get the V1. The price is very attractive.
Have a look at the Sony Nex 6 instead.
Neil.

Thanks, Neil for your response, much appreciated.
I already own a V1 which has been my best digiscoping camera so far. Despite its small size (I have ordered a handgrip for it) I like the ability to use either the viewfinder or monitor depending on conditions and it gives good results at up to 1600 ISO in our often dismal British weather. It works well too on my Canon lenses with an adaptor.
My thought was to upgrade to a V2 at some point, but on another forum someone else was also disappointed with his V2 so I have decided to stick with my V1 for the time being.
I have just looked at your link above to your flickr page, excellent pics with the 80-400 lens.
Thanks again,
Mike