Nikon 1 AW1 is world's first rugged, waterproof digital mirrorless

Nikon has announced the 1 AW1, the world's first rugged, waterproof mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. It has also made AW versions of its 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 and 10mm f/2.8 lenses that are both shock and waterproof.

Nikon 1 AW1 Key Specification :

• 14 megapixels
• 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) CMOS sensor
• EXPEED 3A Imaging Processor
• ISO 160 - 6400
• 3" LCD with 921,000 dot resolution
• 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) video recording
• waterproof to 15m, shockproof from 2m
• Lithium-Ion EN-EL20
• 114 x 72 x 37 mm
• 201 g

On the glance of the spec, The Nikon 1 AW1 features similar underlying to the J3. The 1 AW1 includes built-in GPS, altimeter and depth gauge, and its pop-up flash is also waterproof. The camera includes three modes that attempt to optimize underwater photographs.

The Nikon 1 AW1 will cost around $800 with 11-27.5mm lens and $1,000 with the 10mm f/2.8 added to make a two-lens kit.

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