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Immortal Nikon 1 AW1

A fairly wide range of protected cameras really are a class of compact cameras with small matrices. Today, Nikon has decided to fix it. The new camera of Nikon 1 series, designed for shots in all weather conditions, received the name Nikon 1 AW1.

Nikon preparing the world's first interchangeable lens camera that is waterproof to a depth of 15 meters, is protected against dust and can operate at temperatures down to -10 degrees Celsius. Also, the camera is shockproof for falls from a height of 2 meters, which gives it an equivalent IPX8 rating.

New boasts ultra-fast expanded hybrid AF system and 14.2-megapixel AF CMOS-matrix (CX-sensor 13.2x8.8 mm), which brings a 73-point phase-detection and 135-point contrast-detect AF. The sensitivity varies in the range ISO 160 - 6400. The camera can shoot video in MOV format with a resolution of FullHD-video (1920 x 1080 pixels) in continuous shooting mode at up to 60 fps (when using the autofocus - up to 15 frames per second). Taken images are saved in RAW or JPEG. Image processing is derived from the EXPEED 3A image-processing engine. AW1 has TFT-display with a diagonal of 3 inches with a resolution of 921,000 pixels. There is a pop-up flash, integrated GPS-module, depth gauge, altimeter and electronic compass. Interfaces of coupling: USB and miniHDMI.

Weight of Nikon 1 AW1 with battery and memory card is 356g and its dimensions are 113,3 x 71,5 x 37,5 mm. The manufacturer focuses attention that the protection from moisture and dust is provided only with new lenses NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 and NIKKOR AW 10mm f/2.8 (with other lenses deliberately drown the camera is not worth it)

Nikon 1 AW1 for $ 800 USD with a protective zoom lens. In the set with two protective lenses - $ 1000. For extra protection you can buy bright orange signal cover.