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12/22/13  Nikon V1 - 1 Nikkor 32 f1.2I thought I might show this image taken with the 32 f1.2. It's sharp and focus locked without any problems. I think it shows why this is the best lens for the 1 system at present. I'm not going to show any more because I took another old friend with me to Spain, whose images I will be posting as from tomorrow. One thing I will say, it's not an interchangeable lens camera but I have been please with the images I've been getting from it for a few years now. It's my take everywhere camera and it's good up to ISO 400. See you tomorrow. 1060
NIKON 1 V1 Focal Length: 32 mm Aperture: f/1.2 Exposure Time: 1/250 sec ISO: 3200 12/21/13  Nikon V1 - 1 Nikkor 32 f1.2Let's get back to the 1 Nikkor 32 f1.2 for a couple of shots. I decided to show this image (which I posted a couple of days ago) in a larger version. I just wanted you to see what these images from the V1 are like at ISO 3200. I think it's very film like and no grain has been added. The image has just been converted to monochrome in Nik SFX II but nothing was done to the grain itself. Some sharpening was done after downsizing which may enhance the grain somewhat but not too much in my opinion. This is the sort of monochrome image I like which has nothing plasticky about it, which I see from time to time. It's very film like I believe. 1049
NIKON 1 V1 Focal Length: 32 mm Aperture: f/1.2 Exposure Time: 1/250 sec ISO: 3200 12/20/13  Nikon V1 - 1 Nikkor VR 6.7-13 f3.5-5.6I was there during the hot season and the above image shows what people do during the day; sit by the pool, swim a little and read lots of books. It's just too hot to do anything else during the day. When late afternoon comes however, things start to liven up and the fun starts. One thing we've learned about the place is that the company is very good and it draws us back every year. I'm not going to divulge where it is because the return rate is above 80% at present. You have to book now 2 years in advance which is remarkable. Fantastic place.
Taken again with the 1 Nikkor VR 6.7-13 f3.5-5.6 which is ideal for shots like this. I'm certain that this lens will be going with me on every outing where I take the 1 system. It's slowly becoming indespensible and being small and light help too. P.S. If you look through my galleries, you just might get some more clues about the place. 1036
NIKON 1 V1 Focal Length: 13 mm Aperture: f/5.6 Exposure Time: 1/160 sec ISO: 100 • Nikon • V1 • 6.7-13 f3.5-5.6
12/19/13  Nikon V1 - 1 Nikkor VR 6.7-13 f3.5-5.6During our little break in Spain we visited a small village called Frigiliana. It's also known as the "white village of Andalucia". It really is a pretty little place, but alas full of tourists like myself. But then again that's how they bring money into the village. If you get a chance, just visit the place. It's well worth a day out. This is one of the main streets leading up to the old village taken with the 1 Nikkor VR 6.7-13 f3.5-5.6. It's the one lenses that has impressed me most from this system. Equivalent to a 16-35mm in 35mm terms, it's not fast but at this focal range it doesn't need to be. I've taken some sharp low light images with this lens and of course it also has VR which does help a great deal. 1067
NIKON 1 V1 Focal Length: 6.7 mm Aperture: f/3.5 Exposure Time: 1/1000 sec ISO: 100 • Nikon • V1 • 6.7-13 f3.5-5.6
12/18/13  Nikon V1 - 1 Nikkor 32 f1.2Although I had some trouble with locking focus in low light, it managed to lock a few times. Above are two images where successful focus lock was achieved. The first was converted with Nik SFX II (as usual) and the second I left as is. Only a little processing in LR 5.2 was required. Sharpness is there and WB was very good, even in ever changing light. More images from the 1 Nikon coming up shortly. 1168
unknown Focal Length: unknown Aperture: unknown Exposure Time: unknown ISO: unknown 12/17/13  Nikon V1 - 1 Nikkor 32 f1.2Some time ago I mentioned that I was taking the Nikon V1 system down to Spain with me. I wanted to see how the 32 f1.2 would be like for portraits because theoretically the focal length would be perfect. I had two V1 cameras with me, one with the 32 f1.2 glued to it and the other with a couple of other primes, the 10 f2.8 and the 18 f1.8. Because the lenses are really small and light (except for the 32 f1.2 which is considerably heavier) I also took a couple of zooms with me. This kit is so small and light there is no reason whatsoever to leave any lenses behind. I really didn't realize I had that much equipment with me and everything fitted in a small rucksack compartment. Just wonderful. All in all, I was very impressed with the system as a whole and the 32 f1.2 is really nice; pretty much perfect for portraits. Yes, it isn't cheap but it's really worth the money. Just campare this lens with the Canon 85 f1.2L lens and you'll see what I mean. That Canon is a beast and relatively slow to focus. Where I wasn't so impressed was with the low light focusing of the camera. It might be my fault here as I forgot to turn off the electronic shutter because that brings some disadvantages with it, especially in low light. However, generally speaking it wasn't worse than any other mirrorless camera using this configuration and I managed to get what was asked for. 1298
unknown Focal Length: unknown Aperture: unknown Exposure Time: unknown ISO: unknown 12/16/13  Fujinon XF 55-200 f3.5-4.8 R LM OISLast image from this combination for the presnt. I hope you've had a little insight into this system and the image quality that can be expected with the 55-200 f3.5-4.8. As a last not regarding the lens, note that it's faster than other lenses for the range. F3.5-4.8 is quite fast (yes I know it's not f2.8 throughout the range) and at the price I find it hard to beat. 966
X-E1 Focal Length: 110.3 mm Aperture: f/4.2 Exposure Time: 1/400 sec ISO: 400 • Fujifilm • X-E1 • 55-200 f3.5-4.8
12/15/13  Fujinon XF 55-200 f3.5-4.8 R LM OISWhat more can I say about the above image apart from fantastic sharpness and wouderful bokeh. You can even distinctly see the web some spider attempted to spin on the flower. 992
X-E1 Focal Length: 200 mm Aperture: f/5.6 Exposure Time: 1/125 sec ISO: 500 • Fujifilm • X-E1 • 55-200 f3.5-5.6
12/14/13  Fujinon XF 55-200 f3.5-4.8 R LM OISAnother image that I like. This was really a snapshot I took in the park one day, not really thinking that the image would come out as it did. I don't want to say too much regarding these images from the Fujifilm system, because they speak for themselves. People looking for great bokeh from these longer lenses could do a LOT worse than purchasing into the Fujifilm system with this combination. 975
X-E1 Focal Length: 200 mm Aperture: f/5.6 Exposure Time: 1/125 sec ISO: 1000 • Fujifilm • X-E1 • 55-200 f3.5-4.8
12/13/13  Fujinon XF 55-200 f3.5-4.8 R LM OISThere's not a lot to say about this image. It was taken at full zoom ot 200mm (35=300) which is the most I neet for most purposes. I rarely go over this range unless I know beforehand what I'm going to shoot. Then another system comes into play. 1193
X-E1 Focal Length: 200 mm Aperture: f/5.6 Exposure Time: 1/750 sec ISO: 200 • Fujifilm • X-E1 • 55-200 f3.5-4.8
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