One of the most interesting products that Nikon unveiled last week at CES was its KeyMission 360 activity camera. Although this isn’t the first time that the company has delved into products for adventurous consumers, it is their first entry into the action camera market.

However, unlike most of its competitors, the KeyMission 360 takes the action camera proposition a notch higher by allowing users to record content 360 degrees, which is great for viewing using VR devices like Google’s Cardboard or the Oculus Rift.

The device is waterproof up to 100 ft and is shockproof from heights up to 6.6 feet. The camera has a square form factor but features recessed portions and a lens that is placed at the center of the body. Just like other action cameras, the KeyMission 360 can be mounted on various devices including helmets, backpacks and other surface (though we suppose a special mount is needed to do this).

At the moment, Nikon hasn’t provided a lot of information about the device including its price, availability and its specs.  

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Nikon’s full-frame DSLR model – the D810 is getting a nerdy brother in the form of the D810A, which targets astronomy photographers.

At the core, the D810A features a full-frame 36.1MP sensor with an electronic front curtain shutter mode and a moisture-sealed magnesium alloy body. What sets it apart from the D810 is the specialized features designed for star-gazing.

For starters, the camera has a modified IR filter that helps it capture nebulae and constellations better. It can also give users an estimated preview of long exposure shots by electronically brightening the display in live view mode. Furthermore, the D810A offers a customized ISO range of 200-12800 that is adapted to telescope shooting and goes well with the manual bulb mode used in shooting light trails.

Nikon will also include an astro noise reduction filter in its Capture NX-D software, which will be available once the camera goes on sale in May. There’s no word on pricing yet but the D810 is priced north of $3200 so we should expect that the D810A to lay within the same price range.

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Nikon and Canon have a long-standing rivalry in the professional camera scene. And this week, the two square off once more as both have unveiled their newest DSLR camera models.
On the red corner, there’s the new Nikon D750. The camera features a 24MP FX-format CMOS sensor coupled with an Expeed 4 image processor. It has an ISO range of 100-12800 and is expandable up to 50-51200, and a shutter speed range of 30-1/4000s as well as a continuous shooting speed of 6.5 shots per second.

Focusing prowess is brought by a 51-point AF system with 15 cross-type sensors. The D750 is capable of recording Full HD video at 60p, 30p and 24p. Nikon has also made the camera really flexible to the needs of photographers with full manual controls, including aperture adjustment and shutter speed/ISO adjustments.

Moreover, a number of intelligent features have been incorporated into the device including a Highlight Weighted Metering feature that prevents blown-out highlights in bright light conditions and a Clarity and Flat Advanced Picture Control settings that instructs the camera to emphasize intense image details and broad tonal range.
At the back of the device is a 3.2-inch display that can be tilted up or down. There’s also Wi-Fi that will let any smartphone connect to the camera and act as a remote shutter. Other notable features of the D750 include dual SD memory card slots, a pop-up flash, a 100% viewfinder coverage, a shutter lifetime of 150,000 shots, simultaneous HDMI output and a built-in intervalometer.
The Nikon D750 will start shipping before the end of the month with a price tag of $2300 that comes with a Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 VR lens.
Meanwhile, on the blue corner, there’s the recently announced Canon 7D Mark II. The camera features a Dual Pixel AF and an AF system that features 65 cross-type points. Performance is driven by a 20.2MP APS-C sensor coupled with its dual Digic  6 image processors.

The camera is capable of recording Full HD video at 60fps in either MP4 or MOV formats. ISO range is at 100-16000 and can be expanded up to 51200. Other notable features of the 7D is a 1.04M-dot 3-inch LCD screen, a 150k pixel RGB+IR 252-one metering sensor, a built-in intervalometer, built-in GPS and a longer-lasting battery.
Unfortunately, unlike the Nikon D750, the 7D Mark II doesn’t have Wi-Fi connectivity. The camera will hit stores by November for $2150 with an EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens.
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Nikon has just announced new medium-format DSLR camera that will replace its D800 and D800SE models from previous years. The Nikon D810 is the newest camera in the company’s line of DSLRs that boasts an improved sensor and wider ISO range over its predecessors.

The camera comes equipped with a 36.3MP sensor complemented by an Expeed 4 image processor with the same 51-point AF module found in the Nikon D4S. The D810 also deals away with an AA filter in order to improve detail resolution while the native ISO range has been expanded from 32 all the way to 51200 when used in a Hi-2 mode.

There’s also Full HD video recording at 50p/60p with claims of reduced noise, moire and false colour in video files. Nikon has also added a new Picture Control System, which gives users sharpness, contrast, brightness, hue, clarity and saturation controls before and after shooting.

Nikon has also put a 3.2-inch 1229k-dot colour tuned LCD screen at the back with bright RGBW array equipment with monitor color balance and an OLED viewfinder.

The Nikon D810 will be available starting next month for around $3299.95 for the body-only.

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Nikon is on the roll these past few weeks releasing a number of compact system cameras one after another. Today the company is introducing another interchangeable lens camera that offers the same level of performance but a body that would appeal to a younger audience.

The Nikon 1 S2 is the newest member of the company’s 1 S-series ILC and features a 14.2MP CMOS sensor with no low-pass filter and comes equipped with an Expeed 4A image-processing engine and an ISO range of 200-12800.

Just like other members of the 1-series, the S2 offers blistering autofocus speeds thanks to its hybrid AF System featuring 135 focus points with 73 phase-detection points delivering shooting speeds of up to 20 frames per second with continuous autofocus and up to 60 frames per second for fixed focus.

The device also comes with an F-button that provides users with instant access to the camera’s feature menu making it easy and convenient to make quick changes to its settings. Nikon is also marketing the S2 as a camera system for beginners, most specifically Instagram users by adding several studio quality filters into the mix.

There's also a 3-inch 460k-dot LCD display at the back, but it's not touchscreen. The S2 is also capable of capturing 1920 x 1080/60p video and comes with advanced movie functions such as Fast Motion, Jump Cut and a 4-second Movie stimulate user's creative intent.

The Nikon 1 S2 will be offered in different colour options including black, white, red and yellow. It will be available starting June for $449.95 and will be bundled with an 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. 

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Aside from Samsung, only Nikon was brave enough to put Android OS in a camera with its Coolpix S800c, which was released back in 2012. This year, Nikon is taking a second shot at an Android camera with the Coolpix S810c.

The camera comes with a 16MP BSI CMOS sensor with vibration reduction function. The Coolpix S810c also comes with a Nikkor lens with 12x optical zoom that covers 25-300mm range of angles. It is also equipped with Dynamic Fine Zoom, which enables approximately 24x zoom for a maximum focal length equivalent to approximately 600mm.

The Coolpix S810c also comes with a 3.7-inch 1229k-dot electrostatic TFT LCD touchscreen monitor with anti-reflection coating and Clear Color Display with brightness adjustment. The display has a WVGA resolution that offers sharp and clear previews of images taken.

Nikon has equipped the Coolpix S810c with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with Wi-Fi support. Having Android on-board means the camera is compatible with apps. The S810c comes with Google apps including Gmail, Google Maps, Google+ and YouTube.

The Coolpix S810c also comes with Nikon’s Image Space app that allows users to directly access the company’s image storage and sharing service. This will allow users to upload their images anytime and anywhere, and at the same time utilizes the camera’s comment function.

Other notable features of the Nikon Coolpix S810c include A-GPS, an 1850mAh battery, headset connector, various shooting functions (including Easy Auto mode, Scene mode, Smart Portrait mode and Special Effects Mode).

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After giving us the 1 V3, Nikon has announced the latest addition to family of interchangeable lens cameras – the Nikon 1 J4.

The J4 is meant to replace last year’s J3 and comes with an 18.4MP, super high-speed AF CMOS sensor with no low-pass filter complimented by an EXPEED 4A image processing engine. The camera’s sensitivity ranges from ISO 100 to 12800 giving the J4 superior performance even in low-light conditions.

Nikon is also claiming that the J4 packs the world’s fastest continuous shooting with AF tracking (a feat once claimed by Sony’s Alpha 6000) at approximately 20 fps, and high-speed operation with a shorter shooting time lag.

There’s also a new function for high-speed continuous shooting called Active Selection in which 20 frames are automatically recorded at high speed shortly after or before the shutter-release button is pressed. The user can then choose among these 20 images which they like most.

The J4 is also capable of capturing 1080/60p videos and comes with built-in vibration reduction function and advanced movie modes including Fast Motion (records four times normal speed while playback time is ¼ the recording time), Jump Cut (drops one frame every other second for a drop-frame effect) and Vine- and Instagram-friendly 4-second movies mode.

The back of the camera is where the 3-inch 1037k-dot LCD screen with electrostatic touchscreen is located. The J4 also comes with built-in Wi-Fi for easy sharing with a smart device.

Lastly, Nikon will create two specific accessories – the WP-N3 waterproof case and the SB-N10 underwater Speedlight. The two accessories enable the J4 to go underwater with the WP-N3 able to go to a depth of 45m while the SB-N10 can go to a depth of 100m.

There’s no word on pricing and availability yet, but the camera should go on sale at the same range as the J3 which was priced at around $600 with a 10-30mm kit lens. 

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