Nikon Coolpix AW100s GPS camera
Ilse Jurriën : August 26th 2011 - 15:30 CET
Nikon Coolpix AW100s digital camera : Nikon announces the Nikon Coolpix AW100s, the first model in Nikon's new Coolpix AW digital cameras. The AW-series are not only suited to regular shooting situations, but designed to make the camera fun to use in a variety of outdoor situations. The Nikon Coolpix AW100s is Nikon's first compact digital camera with waterproof, shock-proof and cold-resistant specifications, is a high-performance camera with an effective pixel count of 16.0-million pixels. The Nikon AW100s offers not only basic camera features such as a backside illumination CMOS image sensor and functions for capturing still images with superior image quality and recording videos in Full-HD quality, but is also equipped with a number of new features.
16 megapixel Nikon Coolpix AW100s The Nikon Coolpix AW100s takes brilliant photos up to a resolution of 16.0 megapixels. With the 5x optical zoom Nikkor lens and a zoom range beginning at the wide-angle 28mm (equivalent in 35mm format) the camera can coverage a broad range of viewing angles. The Nikon Coolpix AW100s offers durable specifications for shooting in the severe conditions presented with outdoor activities such as swimming and diving, or while hiking or skiing. The Nikon AW100s camera is waterproof to approximately 10 meters, shock-proof with a fall of up to approximately 1.5 meters, and can withstand cold air temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).
Nikon AW100s digital camera Nikon is pleased to add the AW camera series to its Coolpix line-up. The Nikon Coolpix AW100s camera is a stylish model that offers superior image quality and supports recording of more active scenes. The introduction of this new Coolpix AW100s allows Nikon to support a broader range of customers with a camera that is capable of recording special moments in a wider variety of situations.
Nikon Coolpix GPS camera with electronic compass New features on the Nikon Coolpix AW100s includes GPS support and an electronic compass. Adoption of a lens utilizing new thin, right-angled optics making the Nikon AW100s one of the slimmest truly waterproof compact digital cameras available. The new Nikon Coolpix AW100s digital camera offers not only a fashionable and elegant design that makes it perfect for everyday use, but also a tough body well suited to outdoor shooting.
Nikon GPS camera features The high-performance GPS and electronic compass built into the Nikon Coolpix AW100s camera acquire and record position information with shooting. The A-GPS function, adopted for the first time with a Nikon digital camera, makes using the GPS feature smoother and simpler.
Log function on the Nikon GPS camera The Nikon Coolpix AW100s also offers a log function that can be used to track and record movement with acquisition of position information even while the camera is switched off. Logs can then be saved and displayed in the camera monitor of the Nikon AW100s. POI settings for recording and displaying place names can also be specified. These features offer active users who enjoy sports or traveling new ways to enjoy their photos by allowing them to keep a record of their jogging route along with photos they have taken along the way, or to record their movement on an outing while on vacation as a file that can then be viewed using Google Earth.
Nikon Coolpix AW100s camera features Action Control allows you to apply a variety of camera settings by simply pressing the large action button on the side of the camera and then shaking the Nikon AW100s. The Action Control function is convenient when gloves worn underwater or while skiing make operating the buttons on the multi selector difficult. When Underwater scene mode is enabled, either manually or automatically in Easy Auto mode, white balance is automatically adjusted using exclusive parameters to prevent unnatural green or blue cast in images captured underwater. In addition, the Nikon Coolpix AW100s adopts a backside illumination CMOS image sensor that increases image quality with shooting at high sensitivities, enabling the capture of beautiful nighttime shots.
Record Full HD videos with the Nikon AW100s Impressive full-HD movies with stereo sound and a frame size of 1920 x 1080 pixels can be recorded by simply pressing the movie-record button on the back of the camera. In addition, optical zoom can be used during movie recording. The Nikon Coolpix AW100s also offers an HS Movie feature for recording movies that can be played back in slow motion (1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 normal playback speed) or fast motion (two times faster than normal playback speed). Naturally, movies can also be recorded underwater.
Share pictures with the Nikon AW100s In addition, when photos taken with the Coolpix AW100s, are uploaded to Nikon's image storage and sharing site, my Picturetown, the photos can be displayed on a map using the application's map view, and photos with position information attached can be shared with others. An update that will enable support for displaying heading information and logs with my Picturetown's map view is planned.
Nikon Coolpix AW100s price & availability The Nikon Coolpix AW100s will be available from September 2011 and carries an estimated retail price of € 300. The new Nikon Coolpix AW100s comes in the colors camouflage, orange, blue, white and black.
Nikon Coolpix AW100s review As soon as we receive a Nikon Coolpix AW100s test sample, we will publish a photo gallery with high resolution pictures, followed by an extensive Nikon Coolpix AW100s review.
Nikon Coolpix AW100s test photos In the mean time Nikon published some test photos of the Nikon Coolpix AW100s camera, so you can check out the image quality yourself. You can download the Nikon Coolpix AW100s test photo here.
Nikon Coolpix AW100s digital camera : Nikon announces the Nikon Coolpix AW100s, the first model in Nikon's new Coolpix AW digital cameras. The AW-series are not only suited to regular shooting situations, but designed to make the camera fun to use in a variety of outdoor situations. The Nikon Coolpix AW100s is Nikon's first compact digital camera with waterproof, shock-proof and cold-resistant specifications, is a high-performance camera with an effective pixel count of 16.0-million pixels. The Nikon AW100s offers not only basic camera features such as a backside illumination CMOS image sensor and functions for capturing still images with superior image quality and recording videos in Full-HD quality, but is also equipped with a number of new features.
