Nikon 1 AW1: World’s first rugged MILC

Nikon has recently added another camera to its 1-series lineup, the AW1. But instead of a photographic upgrade, the imaging giant’s new mirrorless camera gains resistance against water and shock up to some extent, making it the world’s first underwater digital camera with interchangeable lens.

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Specs-wise, the AW1 offers the same feature set of the non-rugged Nikon 1 J3; a 14MP CX-format CMOS sensor, an EXPEED 3A image sensor and 135-point contrast-detect AF areas plus 73-point phase-detect AF areas.

In addition to this, Nikon has also added other features that would definitely come in handy for outdoor shoots. This includes GPS, altimeter, depth gauge, electronic compass and horizon indicator. The camera also comes with a built-in Wi-Fi which is becoming a staple for these kinds of camera.

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The Nikon 1 AW1 is available in three color variants (Black, White and Silver) and will retail for USD800 when it hit the shelves starting next month. This package includes a water/shock-proof 11-27.5 f/3.5-5.6 kit lens which was launched alongside the new camera. It will also be available in two-lens bundle which will include a 10mm f/2.8 rugged lens.

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This article was written by Ronnie Bulaong, a special features contributor and correspondent for YugaTech. Follow him on Twitter @turonbulaong.

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  2. Avatar for Abed Abed says:

    Awesome! I want to replace my 650D with this, SLR is not a good companion on trek.. a bit heavy and fragile. I like the features of this camera a perfect buddy on both beach bumming and mountain climbing. :)

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    whoa 49feet!

  4. Avatar for John John says:

    Oh my fucking balls, I need this! I like cameras though I don’t wanna join the feel-pro cameras bandwagon today that students have lol. As a waterproof college student I need this camera :))))
    They’ll start selling it here in the phillies next month? Or outside?

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