This week we will look at the Nikon 1 system as the cheapest interchangeable lens system for those who cannot afford to buy long telephoto lenses for bird and wildlife photography. This system can be shortlisted by not-so-rich and wannabe bird photographers. Although megazoom compact cameras offer great tele reach, they are hardly the choice for the discerning amateurs. Nikon 1 system Sensor sizes explained Although all working cameras take pictures, the size of the sensors inside them do matter. The bigger the size, the better, is the belief. That is why the professionals opt for the Full Frame (FF) sensors. They are as big as the size of a 35 mm film. And, they are the biggest sensors used in DSLRs. Of course, medium format and large format cameras use bigger sensors. But these cameras are used by thorough professionals, and mostly for precise studio work where great details have to be captured. This page here tells us everything we need to know about camera sensor sizes: http://bit.ly/1iKQWVd. As we can see in the illustration in the above Wiki page, the Nikon 1 camera’s sensor is pretty small. The main drawback of small sensors is that they lack the resolving power of their bigger cousins. But the small sensors do have some definite advantages too: They have greater depth of field and it is easier to extend their tele reach. The sensors in Nikon 1 cameras have 2.7 crop factor. It means that if we attach a 35 mm camera lens to the camera its reach will extend. For example if we are attaching a 100 mm DSLR lens it will become 270 mm lens on the Nikon 1 system. If you have the magnificent 105mm f/2.8 AFS VR G Micro Nikkor lens, then it will become a 283 mm lens and retain its maximum aperture when it is married to the Nikon 1 system. Moreover, instead of the 1:1 macro ratio, the new combo will give a 2.7:1 magnification! Here is the list of compatible lenses supported by Nikon: http://bit.ly/1gcKdCg. Nikon’s AFD lenses will not have autofocus. FT1 mount adapter To attach the Nikon’s SLR lenses one has to purchase another accessorythe Nikon 1 Mount Adapter FT1, which carries an MRP of Rs 11,950. The FT1 mount adapter allows Nikkor F mount lenses to be used with Nikon 1 cameras. The usable features vary from lens to lens. The good news is that features like VR and autofocus will work with AFS lenses. To check compatibility and other features please visit this link: http://bit.ly/1gcKdCg. The only AF-area mode available is Single-point AF and the camera focuses on the subject in the center focus point only, which means focus tracking will not work. Advantage N1 Why do anyone need to look at the Nikon 1 system cameras to shoot birds? Most photographers say to shoot birds one needs at least a 600 mm lens. Nikon’s AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR lens has an MRP of Rs 7,49,650. Moreover, the lens alone weighs over five kilograms. Such lenses and pro camera bodies are a must for professionals. But for amateurs and hobbyists they are out of reach. (Of course, third party lenses are available for lower prices.) For those who are looking for cheaperand less effective toooptions can think of buying a Nikon 1 body, the FT-1 adapter and the Nikor 70-300 AFS lens (over Rs 30,000 for the lens alone). The lens will give an effective focal length of 189-810mm with VR and AF on a Nikon 1 system. Some third party lenses and teleconverters too are fully functional on the N1 with the help of FT1. The cheapest Nikon 1 body available is the J1.With the kit lens it costs $239.00 on Amazon.com. Used bodies are available for prices as low as $130. The Nikon 1 V series costs more but have more features. Nikon 1 V3 is the most advanced model in the series. Conclusion With all the caveats the Nikon 1 system seems to be a good starting point for the amateur wildlife photographer. Quote of the Week The Do Not Track initiative sounds like a great idea in theory — you as a user can basically tell the websites you visit that you don’t want your behaviour monitored or shared with third parties. Alas, major players like Google and Facebook have said they ignore those sort of requests from the users, and now Yahoo is giving up on Do Not Track too. - Engadget
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When Nikon 1 system was introduced in 2011, it had some fierce critics who said the 1” sensor was not up to the mark and that it will not qualify as a serious choice. The camera uses its own mount and lenses. However, Nikon had also introduced the FT1 adapter, which allows photographers to use Nikon’s famous F mount lenses. In practical terms, it means the lenses for Nikon’s DSLRs can be mounted on the Nikon 1 system.
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