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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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...
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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
