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p.1 #1 · Nikon 1 V1

http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2011/11/14/the-nikon-v1-camera-review-the-camera-i-expected-to-hate/

Although not a DSLR, the two obvious advantages I see over a P&S are the superior AF and being able to use Nikon lenses with the FT1 adapter.

I understand that AF will not work with AI Servo when using the adapter, but even so, with the 2.7x "crop factor" it sounds great for still shots of wildlife.

Dec 26, 2011 at 05:34 PM

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p.1 #2 · Nikon 1 V1

I have had the V1 for a couple of months, I agree with Steve, I was surprised on how well it performs. I also own the D3x and D3s so I've got a good baseline to compare. I find the V1 really does have a learning curve more than most might give it, however one can always auto everything and it still performs.

I should have the adapter in tomorrow, it will be fun trying it on real moving targets, eagles, swans inflight with the 70-200 and 200-400. I'll post em when I get them.

Dec 26, 2011 at 07:31 PM

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p.1 #3 · Nikon 1 V1

Taoguy wrote:
I have had the V1 for a couple of months, I agree with Steve, I was surprised on how well it performs. I also own the D3x and D3s so I've got a good baseline to compare. I find the V1 really does have a learning curve more than most might give it, however one can always auto everything and it still performs.

I should have the adapter in tomorrow, it will be fun trying it on real moving targets, eagles, swans inflight with the 70-200 and 200-400. I'll post em when I get them.

It will be interesting to see your results with using the adapter. Where did you get the adapter, as I thought it was only available in Europe so far?

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe when using the adapter that you are not able to AF on moving subjects.

Dec 26, 2011 at 08:41 PM

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p.1 #4 · Nikon 1 V1

I ordered from BuyDig.com, I use B&H 95% of the time, this company showed it in stock as late as this morning. Could be one of those bad on line experiences , I called this morning and they verified. I'm old enough to know better however I'll be on the road in a few days and hopefully I'll get to test it then.

I couldn't comment anymore on the adapter until I have it in hand. Andeas has the scoop right now
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1070723.

Dec 26, 2011 at 08:59 PM

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p.1 #5 · Nikon 1 V1

Well that will make two of us if they are just taking preorders.

Dec 26, 2011 at 09:01 PM

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p.1 #6 · Nikon 1 V1

llostagin wrote:
I couldn't comment anymore on the adapter until I have it in hand.

Straight from Nikon website:

AF/AE supported with AF-S lenses only. Autofocusing is possible when AF-S lenses are used. However, focus mode must be set to AF-S (Single AF) and AF-area mode is fixed at Single-point with only the center focus point used.

Dec 26, 2011 at 09:06 PM

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p.1 #7 · Nikon 1 V1

I am actually taking a very close look at this camera -- because one thing that drives me nuts with my x100 is focus speed and some other functions of the camera. I love the image quality -- and if I can get the best of both worlds .. I just might consider selling the x100 for a V1. What do you guys think?

Dec 27, 2011 at 01:34 AM

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p.1 #8 · Nikon 1 V1

lxdesign wrote:
I am actually taking a very close look at this camera -- because one thing that drives me nuts with my x100 is focus speed and some other functions of the camera. I love the image quality -- and if I can get the best of both worlds .. I just might consider selling the x100 for a V1. What do you guys think?

Have no comparison to other CSC cameras.

Shot ad-hoc tonight while walking the dog.
V1, ISO 3200, FT1 adapter, AFS 50mm/1.4G

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V1, ISO 3200 ditto

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Dec 27, 2011 at 01:50 AM

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p.1 #9 · Nikon 1 V1

Despite being a very small sensor, high ISO noise performance isn't too shabby

Dec 27, 2011 at 02:34 AM

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p.1 #10 · Nikon 1 V1

nice.... looks good to me.

Dec 27, 2011 at 03:03 AM

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p.1 #11 · Nikon 1 V1

You know, it was just a handful of years ago we would have killed for ISO3200 that looked like that on a D200.

Let''s face it, for what this camera does, it's pretty damn good.
Being the first of this type for Nikon, there's really good potential for growth / improvements. features. Looking good.

Dec 27, 2011 at 05:11 AM

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p.1 #12 · Nikon 1 V1

nikt wrote:
You know, it was just a handful of years ago we would have killed for ISO3200 that looked like that on a D200.

Let''s face it, for what this camera does, it's pretty damn good.
Being the first of this type for Nikon, there's really good potential for growth / improvements. features. Looking good.

Have an x100 and love is iq, pretty sure I'll be picking up a v2 next year or when ever it comes out to pick up where the fujis is lacking rather than haul my d700 kit...

Dec 27, 2011 at 09:24 PM

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p.1 #13 · Nikon 1 V1

Well, I am really a Canon man, but I picked myself up a J1 outfit. I really wanted something light to carry around and after doing a lot of review work, I decided on the Nikon. Sony is supposed to be the top on Compacts but it is a camera and Nikon came out as being the best of the true camera body types.

Dec 28, 2011 at 12:19 AM

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p.1 #14 · Nikon 1 V1

Not to diss the V1 or anything, but I can't help but think Steve Huff is just Ken Rockwell's alternate ego/website. I mean, I really think this. Their writing style is eerily similar, especially when they're super-excited or trying to convince you that you're wrong.

As for the adapter, does it enable VR to be retained? Edit - nevermind, just found out it does...that's pretty freaking sweet.

Dec 28, 2011 at 03:16 AM

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p.1 #15 · Nikon 1 V1

I love the X100, and also their X10 too. Just hope the Nikon CX cameras will have some f2 pancakes (or faster) in the pipeline.

Dec 28, 2011 at 10:53 AM

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p.1 #16 · Nikon 1 V1

I got to play with a V1 today... still not sure.

Dec 28, 2011 at 07:55 PM

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p.1 #17 · Nikon 1 V1

We had a great day for skiing today. Blue sky as well :-)

Some shots from this tour.

The valley @24mm/FX.

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Impact of the crop factor. Example with the AFS 70-200mm/2.8VR II

On the left bottom side the object of interest.
D3x, 200mm, only resized

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100% crop

Now the V1 & FT1 & AFS 70-200mm VR II
@200mm, only resized

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same crop taken as with the D3s, resized to same output size, no pp

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Just to show the next lens - the consumer AFS 55-300mm DX VR

full size @300mm, resized

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same crop taken as with the D3s, resized to same output size, no pp

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Initial impressions:
As the individual pixel won't compare to DSRL pixels, some of the benefits of the crop factor needs to be given up by downscaling.

My current ranking for this kind of exercise with the same good quality lens is:
1) D7000 (1.5 crop and very good individual pixel performance )
2) J1 (2.7 crop, but lower pixel quality "reqiures" some downscaling)
3) D3s ( 1x crop, but relatively "low" resolution. The rumored 36 MP D800 would roughly equal the D7000 performance)

rgds,
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Dec 28, 2011 at 08:24 PM

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p.1 #18 · Nikon 1 V1

Andy, V1 or J1?

Dec 28, 2011 at 10:09 PM

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p.1 #19 · Nikon 1 V1

lxdesign wrote:
Andy, V1 or J1?
This time: V1.
The EVF really helps during a sunny day in the snow.
The second benefit of the V1: 43 RAW images buffer capacity

2 shots out of longer sequences with the AFS 30-110mm
Videos with 400fps require about 13-15 MB each (5 sec recording and ca. 70 sec playback)

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As I had the FT1 adapter with me, I used the AFS 70-200mm VR II with AFS to check for its limitations on moving targets. Here are 2 images from a sequence of approx 30 photos. Hand held. 200mm (ca. 540mm). The skier is approx 100 meters away (110 yards)

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A rather slow moving object. also "540mm" , hand held,

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Dec 28, 2011 at 10:20 PM

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p.1 #20 · Nikon 1 V1

Man oh man the ft adapter looks like it makes the V1 into a real winner. I kept my d40 and d300 around for the 1.5x crop but seeing this 2.7x crop puts those to shame! I get shivers thinking of putting my 500mm afs 1 on it! Ahhh haven't had the nikon disease in a while

Dec 29, 2011 at 08:32 PM


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