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Is the Nikon D1 good for Sports Photography?

Nikon D1
$129.99

Nikon D1 Sports Photography Score

GOOD
Nikon D1 has a score of 70 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Nikon D1 will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
Read our detailed Nikon D1 Review

Nikon D1 Sports Photography Detailed Analysis
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/16000s
Nikon D1's 1/16000s shutter speed is fast enough to freeze any almost all sports action and is also helpful when you use a fast lens at largest aperture under bright sunlight.
Good Ergonomics&Handling
With lots of external control and a good ergonomics, Nikon D1's body is very good for sports photography.
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
During a sports shoot, using a viewfinder allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
In the world of sports photography, faster is always better.
Environmental Sealings
Most outdoor sports games are held in all-weather, so your camera has to be ready for difficult conditions such as rain and snow. Exposure to dust and water splashes are also very common in sports.
Focus Points
In sports photography , you keep continuous autofocus (AFC) mode on for tracking the subject and more focus means better tracking.
No Image Stabilization
Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Nikon D1 users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their sports photography photos. Currently there are native Nikon F mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Nikon D1.

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Nikon D1 Alternatives in Large SLR cameras for Sports Photography

Canon 1D X III

Compare D1 vs 1D X MIII

20 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Canon EF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #38
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #8

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 94
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 100
Daily
Landscape

Nikon D6

Compare D1 vs D6

21 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #34
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #5

Nikon D6
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 94
Daily
Landscape

Canon 1D X II

Compare D1 vs 1D X MII

20 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Canon EF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #52
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #14

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 93
Daily
Landscape

Nikon D5

Compare D1 vs D5

21 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #51
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #15

Nikon D5
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 91
Daily
Landscape

Nikon D4s

Compare D1 vs D4s

16 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #92
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #32

Nikon D4s
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 90
Daily
Landscape
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