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Coming Soon: Comprehensive Nikon 1 V1 Guide

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The Photographer's Guide to the Nikon 1 V1 (cover image)

The Photographer's Guide to the Nikon 1 V1 is coming soon.

I’ve been hard at work putting together a comprehensive guide to Nikon’s mirrorless compact camera, the Nikon 1 V1. The Photographer’s Guide to the Nikon 1 V1 is as much about photography as it is about the camera. Not only do I cover all the functions (stills, videos, motion snapshots, etc.) but I put them into context of how and when to use them. I also cover use of all the major accessories for the V1, including the FT1 adapter.

Topics include:

  • Handling the camera
  • Exposure and Metering Modes, including Manual Exposure and Spot Metering
  • Autofocus Modes
  • Still and Video Capture modes
  • Flash Photography
  • Imaging Workflow
  • Using accessories, like the FT1 and GP-N100
  • Troubleshooting

The Photographer’s Guide to the Nikon 1 V1 is not out yet, but it will be available for download soon (PDF format) from Luminescence of Nature Press.

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Nikon D800… decisions, decisions.

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With 36 megapixel resolution, the Nikon D800 is competing with medium format cameras

By now, you’ve already probably heard that Nikon announced the much-anticipated D800 DSLR last night. The big news: a 36 mega-pixel 35mm (FX) sensor. Thirty-six million pixels. In a $3000 DSLR. Keep in mind that the D3x, Nikon’s high-res flagship, is a 24MP camera that sells for nearly $8000. That’s pretty crazy stuff. For a few extra hundred bucks, you can opt for the D800E, a variant that eliminates the optical low-pass filter (anti-aliasing filter) for even more detailed images (but at the risk of moire or other artifacts that would need fixing in post).

I’m already getting messages and emails from people who are jumping at the chance to pre-order this new camera. But ask yourself this: What are you going to do with all those pixels? With this much resolution, Nikon is clearly pushing into territory once reserved for Medium-Format backs and such. If you’re someone who shoots the kinds of subjects that need that kind of a file, then the D800 might be an incredible solution. However, there are always things to think about with any new camera, especially one that carries this much resolution. Continue reading →

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Florida Birding Safari Report

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Bald eagle with prey, Merritt Island NWR, Florida (click to enlarge image)

I’ve returned from leading my annual birding workshop in Florida, and it was a great success. We had the kind of weather that makes people like me want to live in Florida in the winter… mid 70′s and partly cloudy skies– perfect for sunrises, sunsets, and the diffuse front-lighting that makes for amazing shots of the white birds.

We had a couple of special treats on this trip, in addition to the great weather. We were joined in the field one evening by Nikon Pro Deb Sandidge, who talked about infrared photography. Deb even was so kind as to bring a couple of IR converted DSLRs along for the students to try out. A few people took home autographed copies of Deb’s book, Digital Infrared Photography Photo Workshop, a must-read if you want to explore IR photography. Continue reading →

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