First Sots With Nikon P1000
Sep 12, 2018 22:42:38 #
There's so much to say about this camera. More than I expected. After only a couple of hours trying to get the "feel" of this beast, it would certainly not be fair to render a verdict one way or the other. I missed a lot of shots simply because I'm so "programmed" to use the congtrols of the Nikon 800 family, I dkept hitting the wrong button, using the wrong dial, etc. etc. I did, however, expand my vocabulary of vulgar language!
Even though it's way to early to be certain...I think I can safely say that, if you already have a really good DSLR or one of the top-of-the-line "Bridge" cameras...you probably won't find that the P1000 is an all-in-one REPLACEMENT.
But, it makes for a nice (if costly) EXTENSION of your kit.
The 3,000mm is really usable,with the caveat that you will probably not be using it for anything but static subjects. It may become easier to track moving subjects at the long focal length as one becomes more "user-friendly".
As a long-time amateur astronomer, I'm well aware of how atmospheric turbulence is magnified along with whatever you're trying to observe/photograph. We call it "seeing conditions". At the extreme focal lengths available with this camera (as well as the P900 and a few others) you will find that, most of the time, the 2,000 or 3,000mm is useless for truly distant subjects. Just too much turbulence to shoot through. I look forward to just being able to get that much closer to wildlife that is already relatively near.
There's a learning curve ahead, but here are a handfull of FIRST SHOTS.
The very first is a "Macro" from about 20 feet away. I couldn't get up close because of thorn shrubbery. But, I like the idea of getting images like this without having to get down on hands and knees!
P.S. - I know NOTHING about macro photography.
The second is at 3000mm. Image is SOOC. No cropping or processing. From my vantage point, this woman was close to a 1/4 mile away.
The next two are simply samples of framing. The first at 24mm and the 'closeup' at 450mm. Again, both images SOOC. No cropping or processing.I didn't try to REALLY zoom in on her because of the heat waves rising off the beach sand.
Lastly, another "long-distance macro". The flower is about 30 feet away. I should have shot at a faster shutter speed. The pistol/stamen is a bit blurred because the wind was blowing!
Even though it's way to early to be certain...I think I can safely say that, if you already have a really good DSLR or one of the top-of-the-line "Bridge" cameras...you probably won't find that the P1000 is an all-in-one REPLACEMENT.
But, it makes for a nice (if costly) EXTENSION of your kit.
The 3,000mm is really usable,with the caveat that you will probably not be using it for anything but static subjects. It may become easier to track moving subjects at the long focal length as one becomes more "user-friendly".
As a long-time amateur astronomer, I'm well aware of how atmospheric turbulence is magnified along with whatever you're trying to observe/photograph. We call it "seeing conditions". At the extreme focal lengths available with this camera (as well as the P900 and a few others) you will find that, most of the time, the 2,000 or 3,000mm is useless for truly distant subjects. Just too much turbulence to shoot through. I look forward to just being able to get that much closer to wildlife that is already relatively near.
There's a learning curve ahead, but here are a handfull of FIRST SHOTS.
The very first is a "Macro" from about 20 feet away. I couldn't get up close because of thorn shrubbery. But, I like the idea of getting images like this without having to get down on hands and knees!
P.S. - I know NOTHING about macro photography.
The second is at 3000mm. Image is SOOC. No cropping or processing. From my vantage point, this woman was close to a 1/4 mile away.
The next two are simply samples of framing. The first at 24mm and the 'closeup' at 450mm. Again, both images SOOC. No cropping or processing.I didn't try to REALLY zoom in on her because of the heat waves rising off the beach sand.
Lastly, another "long-distance macro". The flower is about 30 feet away. I should have shot at a faster shutter speed. The pistol/stamen is a bit blurred because the wind was blowing!
Sep 12, 2018 22:54:02 #
As a P900 user, I do like what I see. Please re-upload using the (store original) box checked so we can download and see a bigger picture.
Sep 12, 2018 23:31:33 #
I'm not susre what "store original" does...but, let's see!
Ah...I see!
First moon. 3000mm
No processing (but this could use some!). Just cropped.
I can see that I need to shoot full Manual. Leaving the decision up to the in-camera metering causes the edge to be over-exposed.
Ah...I see!
First moon. 3000mm
No processing (but this could use some!). Just cropped.
I can see that I need to shoot full Manual. Leaving the decision up to the in-camera metering causes the edge to be over-exposed.
Sep 12, 2018 23:37:32 #
Sep 13, 2018 00:00:06 #
Sep 13, 2018 00:36:58 #
Only the one of the moon was shot using a tripod. Everything else is hand-held.
And a note on that: at 3000mm, the moon's disc almost fills the frame. And at this magnification, the moon's apparent motion quickly takes a bite out of the edge (limb).
You'll also note that your tripod or head is not as solid as you thought! Anyone who plans to take a large number of lunar shots would be well-advised to mount the camera on a tracking mount (like an astronomical telescope).
Otherwise you will be doing a LOT of re-centering. And at 3000mm with a target that fills the frame, this is a pain! The only alternative is to back off on the zoom.
And a note on that: at 3000mm, the moon's disc almost fills the frame. And at this magnification, the moon's apparent motion quickly takes a bite out of the edge (limb).
You'll also note that your tripod or head is not as solid as you thought! Anyone who plans to take a large number of lunar shots would be well-advised to mount the camera on a tracking mount (like an astronomical telescope).
Otherwise you will be doing a LOT of re-centering. And at 3000mm with a target that fills the frame, this is a pain! The only alternative is to back off on the zoom.
Sep 13, 2018 09:13:35 #
mharvey wrote:
There's so much to say about this camera. More tha... (show quote)
"First *SOTS*"? It can be considered that it was the imbibing of naturally fermented apple cider to have caused them. (See Genesis)
PS, Thanks for sharing your experience and analyses.
Sep 13, 2018 17:48:09 #
Mharvey .., I am impressed with the P1000 ..examples .., the moon shot which always peeks my interest... you said no post editing other than crop ...well after post editing ... wow ....impressive your P1000 ...
Thx for posting your initial reviews ...
Thx for posting your initial reviews ...
Sep 13, 2018 20:51:44 #
Thanks for letting me know. I’ve had so much work this week I haven’t had time to play with pics! I’m, hopefully, doing some more moon images tomorrow night. I’ll get a better exposure then. I was just letting the camera “do it’s thing” when I did the first one and it blew out the highlights on the lunar limb.
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