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19 September 2016
We're taking the drone approach to covering Photokina 2016. No boots on the ground but aerial surveillance of the more important targets. We'll provide a brief description with links to official press releases and sponsored links for pre-ordering. This entry covers Nikon's KeyMission cameras.
NIKON
Nikon has introduced its KeyMission lineup of action cameras, which includes the rugged KeyMission 360, the first Nikon camera capable of full 360° video in 4K UHD; the adventure-ready KeyMission 170, an ultra-wide-angle camera capable of 4K UHD video; and the KeyMission 80, a compact and lightweight camera.
Details follow:
KeyMission 360
- Capture true 360° video in 4K UHD or Full HD (1080p)
- Two f2.0 Nikkor lenses with 20-megapixel sensors combine for beautiful video or stills without blind spots
- Compact and waterproof (98 ft.), shockproof (6.6 ft.) and freezeproof (14° F)
- Shoot remotely, connect and share completely stitched full 360° from a compatible smart device using the Nikon SnapBridge 360/170 app
- Compatible with numerous optional mounts and accessories
- Available in October for $499.95
KeyMission 170
- Super-wide 170° angle-of-view, f2.8 lens, 8.3-Mp CMOS sensor captures brilliant 4K UHD or Full HD (1080p) video
- Waterproof (33 ft.), shockproof (6.6 ft.) and freezeproof (14° F)
- Highlight Tagging, slow motion movies, Time-Lapse and Loop Recording
- Frame any shot, play back vide and change settings with ease using rear LCD
- Shoot remotely, connect and share from compatible smart devices using the Nikon SnapBridge 360/170 app
- Available in October for $399.95
KeyMission 80
- Capture hands-free stills and HD video (1080p) video using 12-Mp (80° angle-of-view) f2.0 lens
- Time-Lapse and interval timer functions
- Sports a secondary, front-facing 5-Mp camera
- Waterproof (3.2 ft.), shockproof (6 ft.) and freezeproof (14° F)
- Versatile 1.75-inch touch LCD allows
- Available in October for $279.95
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