The Nikon 1 AW1 has the same technical specifications as the Nikon 1 J3 with the exception of the newly added GPS functionality (different size and weight as well). Basically for $300 more than the J3 you are getting a waterproof camera and lens (no VR) kit with GPS capabilities and I think this is a pretty good deal […]
The Nikon 1 AW1 underwater mirrorless camera, 1 Nikkor AW 10mm f/2.8 and 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 lenses are now officially announced. The AW1 is freezeproof (down to -10°C/14°F), shockproof (2m/6.6ft) and waterproof (15m/49ft) camera with a built-in GPS. Amazon currently lists two different kit prices on their website: Nikon 1 AW1 kit with 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 lens for $796.95 Nikon 1 AW1 kit with […]
I found another Nikon 1 AW1 reference online: “Nikon 1 AW1 – the first waterproof compact camera with interchangeable lenses Nikon today introduced the world’s first rugged, waterproof and shockproof compact system camera with interchangeable lenses. Compact on the market accompanied by two new waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof 1 Nikkor lenses AW. Stylish design innovations underscore […]
If you do a quick search at nikon.com for “Nikon AW1”, you will get several inactive pages which indicate that the new Nikon 1 AW1 will be an “advanced interchangeable lens camera“. At least two new lenses will be announced: 1 NIKKOR AW 10mm f/2.8 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6
Just few clues two hours before the official announcement – the above screenshot was taken from photoclubalpha.com – it seems that they have schedule a post to go live at 5:00am GMT (midnight EST). If you go to the actual link (http://www.dphotoexpert.com/2013/09/19/nikons-aw1-is-set-to-make-a-splash/) you will notice that the URL contains the words “Nikon’s AW1 is set to make a splash“. This pretty […]
I received some information that Nikon will be having a world-wide announcement this Thursday, September 19th (the official press release should be out around midnight tomorrow, Wednesday EST). The new product was described to me as a “Nikon 1 rugged camera”. This is most likely the previously rumored underwater camera that will be part of the Nikon 1 product line, […]
Another interesting rumor: Nikon is planning to release a new waterproof/diving camera that could be part of the Nikon 1 product line. I am not sure how this will work exactly – maybe there will be a new line of waterproof lenses or maybe the new camera will have a fixed lens. The information I received is not […]
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