I definitely think this is just a firmware fix as Nikon could have easily added in all the focus features found in the V1 lenses (ie: multi focus points, full on auto focus, continuously try to find the focus if it misses once); but the fact that they didn't means they don't want to cannibalize sales of their dslrs. quote<<
I think the FT-1 was purposely limited to single spot without face recognition or tracking for two selfish reasons.
1. They want you to buy the D4
2. They want to sell more CX lens.
What we need is a third party adapter which transfers the full functions of AF-S VR F-mount lens.
And, some "Hack-Ware" to unlock the power of the Expeed 3 Processor.
Then, there will be real pressure on Nikon to either match them and/or come out a V1h or s. ...Show more →
I sincerely hope that once they realize that the community is crying out for these features, that they will unlock it in firmware. I don't see any reason why the adapter can't take advantage of the capabilities of the camera.
Rags Hef wrote:
Tried the V1 on ocean kayaker
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Tried the electronic high shutter. Damn EVF drove me crazy, trying to follow subject. IQ: smoothed noise, not croppable
Interesting the facing sun made seeing anything in the EVF very difficult. Had to lay the peak of my hat on top of cam
70/200 + 2x EIII
Rags
You DO realize that you just ran the 70-200 with an added 2x TC degrading the image quality, on a resolution that would be 75MP on a FX camera? No wonder there's no cropping margin...
I can understand the purely practical reservations, and they're a bummer - but regarding the picture quality; I can't really see this happening. The 70-200 with the 2x TC is - let's face it - crap on a D7000, a camera with 2x less pixels per square mm. The "cropability" would be close to zero even on a camera with that resolution.
I am thinking of trying my 80-400 on the V1.
The VR should still work and I normally shoot single spot anyway.
Although Video is definitely out, this could be killer for stills?
RRRoger .... yes! It will be killer for stills. I have been out shooting today with my 35mm f/1.8 --- I don't get why people were bashing the 35mm on the V1, its great! Although I haven't taken a close look on a monitor yet, but what I am seeing in the LCD screen so far is looking faboo.
I am going to be shooting wolves tomorrow with my 200-400 and the V1.
theSuede wrote:
You DO realize that you just ran the 70-200 with an added 2x TC degrading the image quality, on a resolution that would be 75MP on a FX camera? No wonder there's no cropping margin...
I can understand the purely practical reservations, and they're a bummer - but regarding the picture quality; I can't really see this happening. The 70-200 with the 2x TC is - let's face it - crap on a D7000, a camera with 2x less pixels per square mm. The "cropability" would be close to zero even on a camera with that resolution.
I could see the 300/4 working on a V1 though....Show more →
Agree +1
I was trying out some primes last night, and wow! A good prime lens yeilds nice results.
theSuede wrote:
You DO realize that you just ran the 70-200 with an added 2x TC degrading the image quality, on a resolution that would be 75MP on a FX camera? No wonder there's no cropping margin...
I can understand the purely practical reservations, and they're a bummer - but regarding the picture quality; I can't really see this happening. The 70-200 with the 2x TC is - let's face it - crap on a D7000, a camera with 2x less pixels per square mm. The "cropability" would be close to zero even on a camera with that resolution.
I could see the 300/4 working on a V1 though....Show more →
The V1 outperformed the other cam (300S) in IQ I was shooting
You DO realize that shooting conditions impact the IQ. In this case, shooting into thick low lying fog with with bright sun reflected water.
Electronic high disables other manual preferences and I have no idea where the focus point (s) were, but it was very difficult shooting conditions
Of course... I was under impression that you were dissatisfied with the IQ the combo gave you, I just replied that it is hardly a combo I would try unless running out of ANY other combination of options [to get that reach].
I wouldn't say the 70-200 with 2x was usable for high quality presentation intentions, under ANY circumstances. Not on FX, even less on DX or the 1-series.
theSuede wrote:
I wouldn't say the 70-200 with 2x was usable for high quality presentation intentions, under ANY circumstances. Not on FX, even less on DX or the 1-series.quote<<
That depends on which versions of 2x and lens you use
The first ones yield poor results even with a D3.
The latest ones are supposed to be very good.
The V1 is a decent performer with the AFS 70-200mm/2.8 VR II, when directly attached.
Handheld, Distance approx 120-150 meters, 200mm (equivalent 540mm/FX),
mechanical shutter (trying to avoid electronic shutter for moving things - rolling shutter)
AF-S (the FT1 does not allow AFC)
anyone have tips for using the V1 on the 70-200 ... I was trying to shoot with the combo on the weekend, and found it difficult to hand-hold. I think I might go monopod next time.
lxdesign wrote:
anyone have tips for using the V1 on the 70-200 ... I was trying to shoot with the combo on the weekend, and found it difficult to hand-hold. I think I might go monopod next time.
It's definitely hard to hand hold. I think with the V1 you need to put it on shutter mode and put it to a fairly fast one - maybe 1/500 or faster. So you can imagine anything longer will be tougher - I know with my 300mm afs f4 and 1.4x it was really shaky and I had to basically turn it to 1/1000 or faster and each shot let off 3 shots or so because it was so shaky and hard to compose. You've got it lucky, you have VR! It takes some time getting used to but it's definitely doable. Jam that left arm into your body as "monopod" and shoot at fast shutter speeds and multiple shots.
No wonder there's no cropping margin...
