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It is interesting to see Nikon enter the action cam market. It will be even more interesting to see what a camera maker of this caliber with their skill-sets in lenses, sensors, exposure metering, design and battery experience can do in this category.
http://nikon.com/news/2016/0919_action_01.htm
Three cameras were announced today, The KeyMission 380, a 360 degree 4K action camera with two lenses, the KeyMission 170 a more traditional action cam in the "GoPro" form factor with a 170-degree field of view — and an 8.3-megapixel CMOS sensor is capable of capturing 4K UHD footage. The camera is waterproof to 33 feet, shockproof up to 6.6 feet, and can handle temperatures as cold as 14 degrees Fahrenheit. (Nikon will also sell a waterproof housing for protecting the KeyMission 170 to depths of 131 feet.)and the KeyMission 80. It’s a tiny, lighter-sized device that features front- and rear-facing cameras. The front camera uses a 12-megapixel CMOS sensor, an f2.0 lens, and an 80-degree FOV, while the rear (selfie) camera has a 5-megapixel sensor and an f2.2 lens. The KeyMission 80 also has a 1.75-inch touchscreen LCD.
The one I find most appealing is the 170. ($399.00) It does loop recording and has a standard tripod mount so it has some potential for use as a dash cam and it has a form factor that lends itself to more traditional handheld photography and video. I like that it has a large lens bezel and built-in lens shade and the camera basically looks cool with switches and buttons more like those seen on a tradition camera even though it is waterproof.
The camera comes with built-in capture modes, including slow motion, time-lapse, and loop modes. It also offers Nikon’s Highlight Tagging feature, which lets you mark certain clips as more important than others when the camera creates automatic movie montages, similar to what GoPro and Sony offer. With the SnapBridge 360/170 app, you can watch a live view video even while recording.
A remote is also included for wireless control of the camera. It has a Nikkor ⨍2.8 lens, 8.3 MP 1/2.3" CMOS sensor capable of 4K UHD or 1080p Full HD video and has a built-in LCD (non-touch), stereo mic, a standard tripod socket and a the Nikon EN-EL12 battery. The camera is waterproof to 33 feet, shockproof up to 6.6 feet, and can handle temperatures as cold as 14 degrees Fahrenheit. (Nikon will also sell a waterproof housing for protecting the KeyMission 170 to depths of 131 feet.)
http://nikon.com/news/2016/0919_action_01.htm
Three cameras were announced today, The KeyMission 380, a 360 degree 4K action camera with two lenses, the KeyMission 170 a more traditional action cam in the "GoPro" form factor with a 170-degree field of view — and an 8.3-megapixel CMOS sensor is capable of capturing 4K UHD footage. The camera is waterproof to 33 feet, shockproof up to 6.6 feet, and can handle temperatures as cold as 14 degrees Fahrenheit. (Nikon will also sell a waterproof housing for protecting the KeyMission 170 to depths of 131 feet.)and the KeyMission 80. It’s a tiny, lighter-sized device that features front- and rear-facing cameras. The front camera uses a 12-megapixel CMOS sensor, an f2.0 lens, and an 80-degree FOV, while the rear (selfie) camera has a 5-megapixel sensor and an f2.2 lens. The KeyMission 80 also has a 1.75-inch touchscreen LCD.
The one I find most appealing is the 170. ($399.00) It does loop recording and has a standard tripod mount so it has some potential for use as a dash cam and it has a form factor that lends itself to more traditional handheld photography and video. I like that it has a large lens bezel and built-in lens shade and the camera basically looks cool with switches and buttons more like those seen on a tradition camera even though it is waterproof.
The camera comes with built-in capture modes, including slow motion, time-lapse, and loop modes. It also offers Nikon’s Highlight Tagging feature, which lets you mark certain clips as more important than others when the camera creates automatic movie montages, similar to what GoPro and Sony offer. With the SnapBridge 360/170 app, you can watch a live view video even while recording.
A remote is also included for wireless control of the camera. It has a Nikkor ⨍2.8 lens, 8.3 MP 1/2.3" CMOS sensor capable of 4K UHD or 1080p Full HD video and has a built-in LCD (non-touch), stereo mic, a standard tripod socket and a the Nikon EN-EL12 battery. The camera is waterproof to 33 feet, shockproof up to 6.6 feet, and can handle temperatures as cold as 14 degrees Fahrenheit. (Nikon will also sell a waterproof housing for protecting the KeyMission 170 to depths of 131 feet.)
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