Blowing in the Wind
Blowing in the Wind Some days are more interesting than others.
Blowing in the Wind Some days are more interesting than others.
Good Day Mate! Today was an inside day for me so I looked back at some images that I really like, but have never posted. This one goes back to D200 days.
Wading Birds Back home, tonight’s walkabout was all about the light. These birds, Great Egrets and Great Blue Herons, will soon be gone south; best enjoy them while they are here.
McD Red & White My travels today took me to Buffalo, NY. As you can see, it was a rainy day, but right next to the office where I had a meeting was this restored McDonalds Red & White. It’s really a throw back to times gone by; nice to see them keep a few of these iconic stores.
Remember those that have given so much. And, remember those who are still giving.
Bike Ride It’s that time of year around here; the time for bike rides and charity events. The weather is still good, but it’s not so hot as in the summer. And, fall in Illinois means harvest time.
Hyalite Canyon Today, I’m looking forward to this year’s trip to Montana. This image comes from last year’s trip; while hiking up the canyon. Hyalite Canyon lies just south of Bozeman, MT. Notice, last year I was carrying heavy iron up that hill. This year will very likely be different.
Nikon 1 V1 for Aviation For me, the Nikon 1 V1 has become, after the firmware upgrade to the FT-1 adapter, a reasonably nice camera for capturing aviation images. Thus far, I’ve captured a variety of props, jets, sailplanes, floatplanes, helicopters, and even a blimp. And, those images included statics both on land and water as well as ground to air while panning handheld. Unfortunately, there haven’t been any air to air images yet.
What has the experience been like? For the most part, it’s been a pleasant journey learning how to capture aviation images with the Nikon 1 V1. Before the firmware upgrade for the FT-1, panning and obtaining a clear image was a real challenge. It kind of reminded me of the film days using a mostly manual camera. But, now, with the upgrade, capturing nice ground to air images has become much easier; assuming the use of reasonable panning skills. The V1 shoots much like a DSLR in continuous mode.
In a nutshell, what specifically do I like and dislike about the Nikon 1 V1 for aviation:
Likes:
1. The Nikon 1 V1 is relatively small and light to carry. It has become my favorite carry camera.
2. It’s easy for me to carry even with a telephoto lens, like the AFS 70-300mm, attached.
3. Image quality seems quite good unless a 30×45 print is required.
4. With a little practice, it can be handheld and panned with slower shutter speeds to capture prop planes and helicopters with their props blurred.
Dislikes:
1. The Nikon 1 V1 requires more camera discipline than a my DSLRs. The controls move during normal handling so the photog must often check whether the settings are correct.
2. Panning in low light can be demanding for me since a high ISO generates a good bit of noise.
3. With a telephoto lens attached, handling can become a bit tricky. The small camera frame attached to the telephoto does not seem balanced to me.
Yeah, I still like the Nikon 1 V1. Would I only take it to an air show or fly-in and leave my DSLRs in the hangar? Well no, but I would take it as my specialty and backup camera every time. Again; what it does well, it does very well, for me.
Find more Nikon 1 V1 and V3 experiences posted under IMHO.