10/02/13

Nikon V1 - 1 Nikkor 18.5 f1.8

This shows what's possible at f1.8. You must remember that this is a CX 1" sensor so the DOF is not going to be like a full frame sensor. DOF will be greater than you think. Take the image above, that tree in the background was quite far away and still it's not wholy blurred out. On a bigger sensor the tree would not be recognisable at all.

I must also mention that focusing on the Nikon V1 was fast and accurate as was metering. There was very little PP done to this image. It was taken just to test these points I've mentioned above as I'm still getting to grips with the camera and lenses.

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NIKON 1 V1
Focal Length: 18.5 mm
Aperture: f/1.8
Exposure Time: 1/320 sec
ISO: 100

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• nikon • V1 • 18.5 f1.8

10/01/13

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Nikon V1 - 1 Nikkor 18.5 f1.8

Just to show what's possible at f5.6. Everything from near to infinity is sharp sharp sharp.

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NIKON 1 V1
Focal Length: 18.5 mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure Time: 1/100 sec
ISO: 100

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• Nikon • V1 • 18.5 f1.8

09/30/13

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Nikon V1 - 1 Nikkor 18.5 f1.8

The only reason I'm posting this image is because of the detail in the leaves in the foreground. This image was shot at f5.6 because I wanted as much DOF as possible and at f5.6 you are really at the limit of the CX format sensor. It doesn't really matter at what aperture you set on the 18.5 f1.8 because it's sharp throughout the range. The only difference is the DOF.

If you're looking for a system that has small sharp lenses at all apertures, and most importantly, wide open, look no further than the Nikon 1 system.

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NIKON 1 V1
Focal Length: 18.5 mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure Time: 1/60 sec
ISO: 100

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• Nikon • V1 • 18.5 f1.8

09/29/13

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Nikon V1 - 1 Nikkor 18.5 f1.8

I took this image because I liked the way the light was falling on the wall and the the way the ivy was creeping slowly across the wall. When this is viewed at 100% the stone blocks contains a lot of detail and the texture is great. I didn't think this system was capable of this sort images until I saw it for myself. I wish I knew how Nikon was able to do this, because a couple of other manufacturers could use a couple of tips I believe.

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NIKON 1 V1
Focal Length: 18.5 mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure Time: 1/30 sec
ISO: 100

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• Nikon • V1 • 18.5 f1.8

09/28/13

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Nikon V1 - 1 Nikkor 18.5 f1.8

If you would have seen the above image without any exif data, could you really tell from which camera it came from? I have to admit I couldn't. Everything surrounding the cameras used today seem to have been optimized for extremely good images. Even with these smaller sensors (in this case the CX format 1" sensor) here from the 1 Nikon V1 you are hard pressed to distinguish it from other larger formats.

Maybe when printed you caould tell the difference but the print would have to be large. The lenses have also improved enormously, aided by computer design and advances in glass manufacturing. I used the 1 Nikkor 18.5 f1.8 prime lens on the V1 and image quality is very good indeed. The next few posts I will show the image quality you can expect from this lens. Maybe the images aren't masterpieces but that's because I'm not a master photographer and has nothing to do with the equipment used.

Couple this lens with the 10 f2.8 and the 32 f1.2, you have some very good prime lenses ranging from 27mm to 85mm. A very nice spread. I will be travelling to Spain in the a couple of weeks and I will only be taking the Nikon 1 system with me and the three primes mentioned above. I will also be taking the 6.7-13 f3.5-5.6 zoom because I require something a little wider than 10mm. The 6.7-13 is very sharp at all focal lengths and and apertures. if you haven't purchased a wide angled lens for the Nikon 1 system then I can recommend this lens to all.

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NIKON 1 V1
Focal Length: 18.5 mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure Time: 1/200 sec
ISO: 100

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09/27/13

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Olympus OM-D - 12-50 f3.5-5.6

I seem to be doing this quite often nowadays. I photograph a corner of a building, the more detail it has the better, process the image in my normal workflow and see how much detail it delivers. As you can see the 12-50 does sharpen up very well and the brick building has plenty of detail in it. Personally, I don't really care what these images are like straight out of the camery because all my images are processed in some way. For me, the final image is important and how I get there doesn't really matter. Since most of my images are for web use all modern cameras today are overkill, but the point is, you don't know when you will want a print of a certain image. So if using an older camera with a low megapixel count then you're in trouble. Saying that, I've actually printed an image from a 6MP camera at 120cms x 80cms. Even if I do say so myself, it looked pretty good at normal viewing distance.

Another problem today is trying to get hold of a camera with lower resolution. Most start today at 16MP which should really be enough for 90% of users. The 36MP Nikon D800 would kill my PC and overload my HD. That for me would be pure overkill and I have no intentions of purchasing anything of the sort.

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E-M5
Focal Length: 34 mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure Time: 1/640 sec
ISO: 200

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• Olympus • OM-D • 12-50 f3.5-6.3

09/26/13

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Yin-Yang

I just called this simply Yin-Yang because the ivy branches complement each other which is the original meaning of Yin-Yang. I think the 12-50 did quite well with this.

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E-M5
Focal Length: 42 mm
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 1/125 sec
ISO: 200

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• Olympus • OM-D • 12-50 f3.5-6.3

09/25/13

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Olympus OM-D - Olympus 12-50 f3.5-6.3

This is the rose garden within the grounds. The vines here are just starting to grow again anew.

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E-M5
Focal Length: 43 mm
Aperture: f/22.0
Exposure Time: 1/125 sec
ISO: 200

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• Olympus • OM-D • 12-50 f3.5-6.3

09/24/13

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Olympus OM-D - Olympus 12 50 f3.5-6,3

Just thought I'd post an image showing how green and lovely this golf course is. It's a very nice park for a walk.

One thing I must admit, Olympus has the best blue in the industry. Just look at that sky.

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E-M5
Focal Length: 12 mm
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 1/320 sec
ISO: 200

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• Olympus • OM-D • 12-50 f3.5-6.3

09/23/13

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Olympus OM-D - Olympus 12-50 f3.5-6.3

Following on from the location from yesterday's post, I took alto the OM-D with the 12-50 f3.5-6.3 kit lens along. I wanted to see if I could get to like the lens a little more than at present. Well, my final verdict is it's an ok lens, slow at the long end, nearly as slow as the Leica X Vario but it has IS on the Olympus where the Leica has no IS system at all. One thing is very good on the 12-50 and that is the macro feature. Fixed at 43mm it is really great if you don't want to take a dedicated macro lens with you. A very nice feature.

In the image above you can see a part of the 5 star hotel in the very green and lush grounds.

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E-M5
Focal Length: 47 mm
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 1/1000 sec
ISO: 200

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