Nikkor 18-300mm 3.5-6.3 G ED VR AF-S DX Lens

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens can be regarded as an all in one lens that covers all photography applications. It will do all things but may not do them exceptionally well. I do not believe one lens covers all applications. the main example being that the f/6.3 aperture is not the best for isolating your subject matter.

If you do want a single lens that covers all applications then it may be worth trying this one.

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f3.5-6.3G ED does have the Vibration Reduction (VR) function to minimise camera shake by providing an effect equivalent to a shutter speed 4.0 stops faster than normal.

Specifications

• F mount, format DX
• Focal length, 18–300mm
• Maximum aperture, f/3.5–6.3
• Minimum aperture, f/22–40
• Lens construction, 16elements in, 12groups, (including 3 ED lens elements, 3 aspherical lens elements)
• Angle of view, 76° – 5° 20′
• Minimum focus distance, 0.48m (1.6ft)
• Compatible format(s) DX, FX in DX Crop Mode
• VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization
• Number of diaphragm blades 7 (rounded)
• Filter attachment size, 67mm
• Dimensions, 78.5 mm maximum diameter x 99 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange)
• Weight, 550g (19.4 oz.)
• Autofocus
• AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
• Internal focusing
• Focus modes, Auto, Manual
• G-type lens.

Supplied accessories

• 67 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap, LC-67
• Rear Lens Cap.

Nikon 1 V3 Camera

The Nikon 1 V3 is essentially a small mirrorles camera aimed at the photographer who wants a compact action mirrorless camera.

This camera is fast and light with extremely fast auto focussing speed. The camera uses fast phase detection AF with high precision and low light capability of contrast detect AF. It is essentially a hybrid AF system. There are 171 AF points tightly packed over nearly the entire frame, 105 are phase detection points for superb focus accuracy.

The extremely fast 20 fps shooting speed will outperforms any digital SLR.

The already brief shooting time lag of the Nikon 1 Series has been reduced, with the fast AF and a quicker lens drive time to capture shots very quickly.

Auto ISO sensitivity ranges from ISO 160 to 6400, automatically changing depending on the lighting conditions.

Expeed 4A image processing is used  which allows continuous shooting of full-resolution photos at 60 fps.

I use a Nikon 1 V1 on a regular basis and the new V3 is a significant improvement over the V1 camera.

Specifications

• Support for interchangeable lenses
• Lens mount Nikon 1 mount
• Effective angle of view 2.7 times lens focal length
• Image sensor format, CX
• Sensor size 13.2mm x 8.8mm
• Dust reduction system Image sensor cleaning
• Effective pixels 18.4 million
• Image size (pixels) Still images taken in auto, P, S, A, M, best moment capture, and all creative modes other than easy panorama (aspect ratio 3 : 2) 5232 x 3488, 3920 x 2616, 2608 x 1744. Still images taken in normal panorama mode with camera panned horizontally (aspect ratio 120 : 23) 4800 x 920. Still images taken in normal panorama mode with camera panned vertically (aspect ratio 8 : 25) 1536 x 4800. Still images taken in wide panorama mode with camera panned horizontally (aspect ratio 240 : 23) 9600 x 920. Still images taken in wide panorama mode with camera panned vertically (aspect ratio 4 : 25) 1536 x 9600. Still images taken during movie recording (aspect ratio 3 : 2) 5232 x 3488 (1080/60p, 1080/30p) 1472 x 984 (720/60p, 720/30p). Motion Snapshots (photo portion, aspect ratio 16 : 9) 5232 x 2936
• File format NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed, JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8) compression, NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
• Picture Control system Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
• Media microSD (micro Secure Digital), microSDHC, microSDXC
• Card slot single
• File system DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3, PictBridge
• Depth-of-field preview
• Shooting modes auto; creative, with a choice of the following options: creative palette, HDR, easy panorama, soft, miniature effect, selective color, cross process, and toy camera effect; programmed auto with flexible program, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, and manual; best moment capture (Active Selection, slow view and Smart Photo Selector); advanced movie (HD movie, slow motion, jump cut, fast motion and 4-second movie), Motion Snapshot
• Mechanical shutter:, 1/4000to, 30s, in steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb; Time (requires optional ML-L3 remote control) Electronic shutter: 1/16,000–30 s in steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb; Time (requires optional ML-L3 remote control)
• Flash sync speed Mechanical shutter: Synchronizes with shutter at, X=1/250s, or slower Electronic shutter: Synchronizes with shutter at X=1/60 s or slower
• Modes S (single frame), Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, Interval timer shooting
• Frame advance rate Approx. 6, 10, 20, 30, or 60 fps
• Self-timer 2 s, 10 s
• Metering method Matrix, center-weighted, spot
• Exposure compensation –3–+3EV, in steps of1/3EV
• Exposure lock Luminosity locked at metered value with AE-L/AF-L button
• ISO sensitivity 200 to, 12800, in steps of 1EV, ISO 160; 6400 (NR); 12800 (NR); auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 160–6400, 160–3200, 160–800) available (user controlled in P, S, A, and M modes)
• Active D-Lighting On, off
• Built in flash Raised by pressing flash button
  • Guide number 5/16 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F; at ISO 160, Guide Number is approx. 6.3/20.7)
  • Control i-TTL flash control using image sensor
  • Mode Fill flash, fill flash + slow sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction + slow sync, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain + slow sync
  • Flash compensation -3 to +1 EV in steps of 1/3 EV
  • Flash-ready indicator Lights when flash is fully charged
• White balance Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning
• Metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor, TTL metering using image sensor
• Frame size (pixels) and frame rate HD movies (aspect ratio 16 : 9) 1920 x 1080/60p (59.94 fps) 1920 x 1080/30p (29.97 fps) 1280 x 720/60p (59.94 fps) 1280 x 720/30p (29.97 fps) Slow-motion movies 1280 x 720/120 fps (aspect ratio 16 : 9; plays at 30p/29.97 fps) 768 x 288/400 fps (aspect ratio 8 : 3; plays at 30p/29.97 fps) 416 x 144/1200 fps (aspect ratio 26 : 9; plays at 30p/29.97 fps) Fast-motion, jump-cut, and 4-second movies (aspect ratio 16 : 9) 1920 x 1080/30p (29.97 fps) Motion Snapshots (movie portion, aspect ratio 16 : 9) 1920 x 1080/60p (59.94 fps) (plays at 24p/23.976 fps)
• File format MOV
• Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
• Monitor size 7.5cm (3in.) diagonal
• USB Hi-Speed USB equivalent
• HDMI output Type D HDMI connector
• Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
• Battery One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL20a battery
• AC adapter EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5C power connector
• Tripod socket 1/4 in.
• Dimensions (WxHxD) 110.9, x65.0, x 33.2mm (4.4, x 2.6, x1.3in.)
• Weight 324g (11.4oz.), with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 282 g (9.9 oz), camera body only
• Operating environment Temperature: 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
• Humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)

Supplied accessories

• Body Cap, BF-N1000
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, EN-EL20a (included with terminal cover)
• Battery Charger, MH-29
• Strap, AN-N1000
• USB Cable, UC-E20
• ViewNX 2 CD.

The new Nikon 1, Nikkor VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Lens is a super telephoto lens for the well established Nikon 1 camera system. Being an avid bird photographer when I first saw this lens my first impression was wow, such a small lens for birding and nature photography.

Nikon 1, 70-300mm Lens

Nikon class this lens as the world’s smallest and lightest  super telephoto zoom lens. It has a focus limit switch, to enables a faster autofocus for capturing fast moving objects at a distance. It is a compact design with Nikons excellent Vibration Reduction functionality.

The Vibration Reduction (VR) function of this lens is specified to give 4.0 stops advantage at the telephoto end and approximately 4.5 stops advantage at the wide angle end of the lens.

There is also an optional TR-N100 Tripod Mount for use when using a tripod or monopod. I always like to use either a tripod or monopod.

This lens is an equvalent 189 mm to 810 mm compared to the 35mm full frame format.

Technical Specifications

• Type 1 mount
• Format CX
• Focal length, 70-300mm
• Maximum aperture, f/4.5-5.6
• Minimum aperture, f/16
• Lens construction, 16elements, 10groups, (including 1 super ED lens element, and lens elements with a Nano-Crystal coating)
• Angle of view 13°–3°
• Minimum focus distance, 70 mm focal length, 1.0m (3.3ft), 150 mm focal length, 1.6m (5.2ft), 300 mm focal length:, 1.6m (5.2ft), from focal plane
• VR (Vibration Reduction), image stabilization
• Number of diaphragm blades, 7 (rounded)
• Coating Nano Crystal Coat
• Filter attachment size, 62mm
• Dimensions, 73 mm diameter x 108 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted)
• Weight, 550g (19.4 oz.)
• Autofocus, AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
• Internal focusing
• G-type.

Supplied accessories

• 62 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap, LC-N62
• Rear Lens Cap, LF-N1000
• Bayonet Hood, HB-N110.