Jul 11, 2021 | 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, Michigan, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri, Piper PA-18 Super Cub
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Lake Sunset Just before dark can sometimes be the best time to capture images.
The Back Story This image was captured handheld in manual exposure mode. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | In Search of a Beautiful Sunset |
| Location | Lake Cadillac |
| Date/Time | 9/27/2013 8:00pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 68°F | Calm Winds |
| Method | Captured in manual exposure mode, handheld! |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 lens |
Exposure
| 10mm (27mm) f/7.1 1/5s -2ev 200iso |
| Post | Smoothed sky & sharpened hoists a bit |
Jul 9, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Michigan, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri, Piper PA-18 Super Cub
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Super Cub Pilot This pilot sure looks good as he docks the Super Cub. Besides being my brother, he’s a pretty good pilot. See Floatplane Weekend | a 7 Image Story for more floatplane images.
The Back Story Even at 1/60 second shutter speed, the propeller is blurred but the white tips are still faint. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Floatplane Weekend |
| Location | Lake Cadillac |
| Date/Time | 7/26/2013 12:41pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 75°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Simple click from the dock. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter and Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 155mm (418mm) f/14 1/60s -0.33ev 100iso |
| Post | Added a bit more contrast and definition on the prop. |
Jul 7, 2021 | 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri, Piper PA-23 Geronimo Apache
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Geronimo A Geronimo is a remanufactured Piper PA-23 Apache with many mods. This beautiful example was flying around the airport with a multi-engine student pilot taking his check ride. And, yes, he passed with flying colors.
The Back Story While driving past the airport, I noticed this beautiful plane. Again, the benefit of having a small carry camera is that you can always carry it with you. Sometimes, the best camera is the one you have in your hands. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Driving by the Airport |
| Location | Airport |
| Date/Time | 7/10/2013 4:51pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 74°F | Moderate Winds |
| Method | Simple click from a low angle. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 lens |
Exposure
| 11mm (29mm) f/6.3 1/800s -0.33ev 100iso |
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Jul 5, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri, Sailplane
Nikon 1 V1 Potpourri | Sailplane Sailplanes are just, very cool. Without power, they fly so quietly; much like an Eagle soars. While soaring through the air with no sound except the wind hitting the airframe, all you hear is the wind noise. It’s more like flying with the birds than flying an airplane. Soaring like an eagle with not a care in the world except one: catching your next thermal to go back up!
The Back Story The Nikon 1 V1 with 2.7 crop factor and 70-300mm zoom allowed for a variety of compositions. As this image shows, the Nikon 1 V1 and the FT-1 with the firmware update works great in continuous focus mode. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Airport Arrival |
| Location | KCAD Cadillac MI |
| Date/Time | 7/06/2013 3:18pm Local Time |
| Weather | Partly Cloudy | 90°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Nikon 1 V1 with 2.7 crop factor and 70-300mm zoom allowed for a variety of compositions. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter and Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
Exposure
| 185mm (499mm) f/16 1/125s -0.33ev 100iso |
| Post | Smoothed the clouds a bit |
Mar 27, 2021 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2021, Homebuilt, Nikon 1 V3, Skiplanes & Seaplanes
Skiplanes & Seaplanes | Homebuilt Twin on Floats This twin homebuilt float plane water taxied into the seaplane base after a nice laqnding. For more information, see Oshkosh Seaplane Base | a 7 Image Story.
Mar 26, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Cessna 208 Caravan, Daily Image 2021, Nikon D200, Skiplanes & Seaplanes
Skiplanes & Seaplanes |Cessna Caravan on Floats The Caravan is a rugged airplane whether on wheels or floats. This amphibian Caravan just landed and was taxiing to the fly-in breakfast shed. It came to the fly-in from its home on the water of a nearby lake. For more information, see Lake City Fly-in 2018 | a 7 Image Story.
Mar 25, 2021 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Daily Image 2021, Nikon 1 V3, Republic RC-3 Seabee, Skiplanes & Seaplanes
Skiplanes & Seaplanes | Republic RC-3 Seabee Arrives This Republic RC-3 Seabee water taxis to a dock at the seaplane base for AirVenture. The soft evening light really makes the image. Seebees are not be the fastest planes in the sky. However, they make up for it in utility and beauty. Interesting seaplane if you don’t mind a 100 mph cruise! Most Seebees were built from 1945-1947 so the nice ones today have been restored. For the whole story with all images, see Oshkosh Seaplane Base | a 7 Image Story.
Mar 24, 2021 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Cessna 208 Caravan, Daily Image 2021, Nikon D200, Skiplanes & Seaplanes
Skiplanes & Seaplanes | Cessna Caravan Landing The Caravan is a rugged airplane ready to accomplish many different types of missions whether on wheels or floats. This amphibian Caravan was landing on a grass runway using its retractable gear. It came to the fly-in from its home on the water of a nearby lake. Its powerful turboprop engine delivers the high performance and low operating costs. For more information, see Floatplanes & Amphibians | a 7 Image Story.
