This short article outlines some of the reasons why I love shooting with one of the worst-rated cameras on the market…the Nikon 1 V2. Continue reading Why I love shooting with the Nikon 1 system
Category Archives: Gear Reviews
Movo Extension Tubes Hands-On Review
As some regular readers know I’ve been experiencing some quality and durability issues with my Vello Extension Tubes for Nikon 1. These tubes are in the process of being redesigned with metal mounts which should be a significant improvement over the plastic mount version currently available. Since I do a fair amount of work with my Nikon 1 gear with extension tubes I didn’t have the luxury of time to wait for the redesigned tubes. I decided to investigate some other options and recently I purchased a set of Movo Extension Tubes for Nikon 1. Their main selling feature are the metal mounts. What follows is a brief Movo Extension Tube hands-on review. Continue reading Movo Extension Tubes Hands-On Review
Nikon 1 J5 Hands-on Review
Nikon 1 J5: Finally some real improvement in sensor performance!
For all of you who are fans of the Nikon 1 camera system, or are considering it, there is good news afoot. It looks like Nikon has finally addressed the performance of the CX sensor used in this family of cameras. Continue reading Nikon 1 J5: Finally some real improvement in sensor performance!
Nikon 1 V3 Hands-On Review
Ever since Nikon announced the introduction of the Nikon 1 V3 back in March of 2014 the camera has been met with mixed reactions. Some of the design choices made with this camera left many photographers scratching their heads wondering what the engineers at Nikon were thinking when they put the concept for the Nikon 1 V3 together. Continue reading Nikon 1 V3 Hands-On Review
Nikon 1 V3 Initial Impressions and Sample Images
This short article has a selection of sample images taken hand-held with the Nikon 1 V3 and Nikon 1 CX 70-300 lens at Bird Kingdom in Niagara Falls Canada. While I was intending on doing a full review of the Nikon 1 V3 a number of time sensitive client video projects have recently emerged. Unfortunately that means I will not be able to proceed with my planned full review any time soon. Instead I’ll provide a few initial impressions of this camera along with some sample images. Continue reading Nikon 1 V3 Initial Impressions and Sample Images
Nikon 1 CX 70-300mm VR Super Telephoto
The past 12 months has seen some very interesting developments in the ultra-zoom lens market with the launch of the Tamron 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 VC and two new 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 lenses from Sigma. Continue reading Nikon 1 CX 70-300mm VR Super Telephoto