Author Archives: Tom

I’ve been a fan of the Nikon 1 (in my case, the V1) with the FT-1 adapter and a long telephoto lens as a way of getting extravagant focal length “reach” without spending more than a car would cost.  The … Continue reading →

I’ve kept up with the models of the Nikon 1 that have come along since I purchased my own V1 and J1s, and also with the reviews.  One thing that I noticed is how few reviews talked about the value … Continue reading →

I blogged earlier about how to pick a camera for adventure travel, and I now want to take the next logical step, which is to talk about how to use the camera optimally.  I’ve traveled with a lot of “photographers” … Continue reading →

I’ve blogged earlier about my decision to use the Nikon 1 (V1) along with a telephoto lens (initially the Nikon 80-400 AF-S) for bird and wildlife photos.  The 2.7:1 multiplier for the Nikon 1 makes it ideal for birds because … Continue reading →

Getting a good picture on a vacation is important to nearly everyone who bothers to take a camera along.  It’s especially important for people taking wildlife or scenic trips and who take “good” cameras to record their adventure.  Unfortunately most … Continue reading →

My wife and I have been to Africa a lot, but in September of this year we did our first trip to Kenya to see the iconic wildebeest migration.  This is an event that has to be seen to be … Continue reading →

I’ve done a lot of adventure travel and also international business travel, and I’ve found it essential to be able to use a mobile phone while I’m away.  Sometimes your own mobile device will work off in the wild, but … Continue reading →

I plan to be at the NY Time Travel Show in the Javits Center in NYC on January 19th, looking for things that adventurous seniors might like to do.  If you’d like to arrange a meet, email me at silveradventurer@cimicorp.com

I just got back from 10 days on the west coast in the San Diego area, and for the first time on a trip I didn’t take a big Nikon DSLR, I tool my new Nikon 1 V1 model instead. … Continue reading →

Like a lot of travelers or “adventurers” who are getting a tad older, I’m looking increasingly for a way of easing the load of camera gear I carry on trips.  That’s particularly true for travel where I know there will … Continue reading →