Japan based popular digital camera maker Nikon has introduced Coolpix W300, a compact camera with rugged build. It is waterproof up to a depth of 30 meters, is capable of surviving falls from up to 2.4 meters, and is also able to withstand extreme cold temperatures, up to -10 degree Celsius.
The Coolpix W300 features 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with 5x optical zoom and can record 4k Ultra HD videos at 30fps. It also offers burst shooting at 7fps and full HD video recording at 60fps. The camera's aperture ranges from f/2.8 at the wide end to f/4.9 at the telephoto end.
It also has 3-inch LCD display, altimeter, depth gauge, and connectivity features onboard include built-in GPS, NFC, Bluetooth, WiFi and SD card slot. The camera now uses SnapBridge app to pair with Android and iOS device.
The camera weighs about 232g and comes in camouflage, orange, yellow and black colors.
The Nikon Coolpix W300 is priced at $390 (Rs. 25,000) in the U.S. It will also launch in India in July.
Smartwatch offers functions such as activity tracking, notifications, GPS, music player and more, but a new patent filed by camera maker Nikon covers a very peculiar smartwatch.
Nikon's patent document makes a reference to a smartwatch that is capable of emitting fragrances that are housed with a cartridge inside the watch. The patent document shows an image of a smartwatch, with a circular casing, round display, dial and a few buttons, but does not reveal how it will release the fragrance.
The patent also states that the smartwatch is able to release the fragrance automatically based on time or based on gender or age of the user using face detection.
The concept sounds interesting, but it is not known whether Nikon is working on a smartwatch, or intends to use the fragrance emitting feature on it.
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Nikon known for it compact as well as DSLR camera has forayed in to action camera market, which is dominated by Go Pro and populated by the likes of Xiaomi, Sony, Polaroid to name a few. Called KeyMission 360, it is a rugged, waterproof action camera that is capable of taking 360 degree videos in 4K.
The KeyMission 360 features an image sensor and camera lenses on opposite sides and combines images from each of these cameras to create a single realistic, high-definition 360 degree video or still image. It features electronic vibration reduction (enabled via an app) to reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting.
There is support for WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC connectivity. The camer is waterproof to depths of 30 meters and is rugged enough to withstand dust, schocks and low temperatures making it the perfect companion to accompany you during adventures.
Other features including storage, battery, pricing are not known, but Nikon says that the KeyMission 360 will be released later this year. Unfortunately no time-frame was mentioned.
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