Tag Archives: Nikon V1

One last action post

Posted on 2013/05/10 by birds n' bugs

The Nikon V1 has an electronic shutter as well as a mechanical shutter. Some electronic shutters have problems at higher shutter speeds and moving subjects. They cause some distortion called a ‘rolling shutter effect’. Today, I was out looking for … Continue reading →

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A few more from the Magnolia

Posted on 2013/04/30 by birds n' bugs

I thought I would add a couple of more shots of the bees working on the Magnolia blossom. I found a blossom that was still at the cup phase and took a shot to show what it was like before … Continue reading →

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Sportsmanlike conduct.

Posted on 2013/04/27 by birds n' bugs

I often see herons and other birds hanging around the launch ramp and fishing piers at Ponce De Leon park. They are moochers and are looking for leftover bait at the end of the day. Quite often they are fed … Continue reading →

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Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)

Posted on 2013/04/11 by birds n' bugs

The loggerhead shrike is a neat little bird. It’s a small bird that is a predator of insects and reptiles. The reptiles can sometimes be larger than the Shrike. On my morning walk today, I ran across a pair who … Continue reading →

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Urban Ospreys

Posted on 2013/02/23 by birds n' bugs

Here in SW Florida we have plenty of Ospreys. So many that they often find odd places to nest. In this case (two blocks from my house) they chose a utility pole. The power company tore it down a couple … Continue reading →

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A closeup experiment with the Nikon V1

Posted on 2013/01/28 by birds n' bugs

After trying the Nikon 1 V1 with the Nikkor 1 30-110mm VR and the Raynox M-150 I decided it was a keeper for bugs. So, I decided to try an experiment on closest focus with the Raynox 150 and 250 … Continue reading →

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OK, back to bugs

Posted on 2013/01/26 by birds n' bugs

The Nikon 1 V1 came on sale before christmas. This was a camera I found interesting but expensive. The pre-christmas sale made it possible to get the V1 with the 10-30mm and 30-110mm zooms for a decent price. I took … Continue reading →

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