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Mar 28, 2018
Light and powerful
Propellers seem lighter than the factory issue. A/C fly's fine and seems to handle wind a little better. There does seem to be a bit more noise, but this A/C never was quiet.
No complaints.
Nov 11, 2017
Got better with use.
A few years ago, I owned one of these, bought new. It worked decently. After several months I gave it to my Son. After a few years his kids trashed it, and he gave it back. I bought a replacement body, same vintage. It was slow to start up and run smoothly, but after a few days it was running normal. Focus is dependable. Exposure is accurate. It runs best in aperture priority mode. Manual is a bit cumbersome due to everything being tied to the menu.
I am getting good work from the V1, and 10 mp is adequate for most of the subjects I use it on. I am tempted to look into the newer units that record 20 mp. We'll see.
My SLR is a D800e, and it spoils me with great quality work. However, the V1 is easy to pack around.
I think the V1 is a fine car camera for everyday use to have something with you. Used V1's are much cheaper than they were, new, a few years ago. 10 mp makes a decent 8x10 most of the time. So, $150.00 for this used body has been a good investment. The zoom lens gives me more flexibility than the fixed lens camera I was using before I took on this venture.
The fixed lens camera is a Fuji X100. I like its image quality, but it is a little slow focusing. I am tempted to convert the Fuji to black and white infrared. Spendy task, but a portable IR (pocket size) will be a nice item to have.
So far this V1 is doing a good job. Glad to have it back in the gear bag.
Oct 20, 2015
Light and tight.
Typical Galco, top quality, snug fit.