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The Nikon COOLPIX AW100 - Outdoor camera for an active lifestyle.
The Nikon COOLPIX AW100 comes in three colours: camouflage, orange and black
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Nikon's COOLPIX first camera designed specifically for outdoor use. Waterproof, shockproof and freeze-proof, the COOLPIX AW100 is robust enough for any activity, and will deliver stunning images whether you are skiing or snorkeling. Built to capture the action on land or in the water, the water, shock and freeze-proof COOLPIX AW100 is a strong compact camera that just loves a challenge. Boasting a built-in GPS system, electronic compass and world map*, it lets you geo-tag images, orientate yourself in new places and track your route when on the move. The perfect camera for active pursuits, it delivers stunning results be it winter, spring, summer or autumn. It's built for action all year round, but crucially it still has all of the technology you'd expect from a Nikon compact camera, so it delivers stunning images no matter what situation you are in.
The AW100 is waterproof to depths of 10 m, shockproof from heights of up to 1.5 m and freeze proof for temperatures down to -10°C
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Ready for the great outdoors – the COOLPIX AW100
Built to capture the action on land or in the water, the COOLPIX AW100 is the perfect companion for an active lifestyle. Waterproof to depths of 10m, shockproof from heights of up to 1.5m and freeze-proof for temperatures down to -10°C, it is the perfect camera for the great outdoors. High-tech features such as built-in Global Positioning System (GPS), an electronic compass and built-in world map* mean you can easily geo-tag your images, orientate yourself in new places and track your route when you are on the move.
Uncompromised image quality
The COOLPIX AW100 is packed with all the latest imaging technology you would expect from a COOLPIX camera, so outstanding pictures are guaranteed whether you're surfing a wave or climbing a mountain. The highly sensitive 16 megapixel back illuminated CMOS sensor and dedicated low light modes combine to deliver stunning results under bright sunlight, at night or when diving underwater.
NIKKOR wide-angle 5x zoom lens
To ensure maximum quality movies and images, the AW100 also incorporates a NIKKOR wide-angle 5x zoom lens, Full HD (1080p) movie recording with stereo sound and four advanced blur-reduction functions to minimise the effects of subject movement, low light and camera shake.
The AW100 has built-in GPS, electronic compass and world map
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Easy Panorama
The Easy Panorama feature extends your view even further by offering 360° and 180° photos. While you pan vertically or horizontally across a scene, the camera's CMOS sensor takes a rapid burst of frames which are merged to instantly create a beautiful panorama.
Easy operation
The COOLPIX AW100 makes operation easy, leaving you to get on with enjoying the action. For capturing submerged scenes just as you see them, there's a simple Underwater mode, which automatically adjusts the camera's white balance setting. You can set up and snap pictures with just one hand when the Action-Control button is pressed: once activated, the settings of the camera can be changed by simply swinging the camera back and forth, so you can take pictures on the slopes without even removing a glove.
ViewNX 2
ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package that enables users to quickly and easily import, browse, edit and share still images and movies. Building upon the highly successful ViewNX software, ViewNX 2 is a user-friendly suite that offers a huge range of features, going well beyond those supplied as part of a PC's operating system. Newly-incorporated movie-editing functions have been taken directly from Nikon's award-winning DSLR range, enabling users to create stunning movie footage. ViewNX 2 is included with all Nikon digital cameras and is also available as a free download.
Action Control enables the camera to be operated with one hand, making it easy to shoot great images even when underwater or wearing gloves
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EXPEED C2
The original EXPEED image processing system incorporated all of the accumulated expertise and technologies developed throughout Nikon's long history. Now, the latest evolution of Nikon's renowned system, EXPEED C2, expands the possibilities of photography even further, with enhanced movie recording, high-sensitivity performance and maximum image quality. EXPEED C2 maximizes sensor performance for clear, life-like images that exhibit vivid colors, reduced noise and smooth tonal gradations for outstanding photos and movies.
Nikon my Picturetown
You can now back-up your images safely and securely using my Picturetown (www.mypicturetown.com), the free online digital photo storage and sharing service brought to you by Nikon. Easily share photo memories with friends and organise precious memories into online collections. You get 2GB of space free to use for storing thousands of memories and you can upgrade your membership to Gold Account at any time if you need to store more pictures.
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Customer Reviews
- It does everything I need it to and then some.
- I was not interested in the GPS, but there is no alternative model.
- This camera is the best I have seen in this category and I have tried all the other major brands.
- I have yet to test it's underwater capabilities, but again I only want it to survive a wet day out or being used on the ski slopes. Done.
- The video is excellent quality, and the sound gain for this class of camera cannot be faulted.
- Picture quality is really good and though it isn't punted as good for low lux, it does better than any other I have used.
- Optical Zoom and panoramic really produce crisp clear photos.
- Operation is really easy and point of need learning will get you using most of the main functions without having to refer to the manual.
- I never use camera software as I am happy with my computer's own photo software, so no comment there.
- I was disappointed that there is no lens cover, but in hindsight the recess and cover glass do more than enough to protect the lens and a cover would do more to trap and allow the ingress of dust. Experience with an earlier model Olympus TG series taught me that.
- I carry it in a soft fabric case (for sunglasses) to keep it protected from dust and it lives in my pocket.... Read more ›
It would seem it is the same but minus the "World Map" function which I guess reduces the price.
Before I ever took my one in the water I noted condensation on the inside of the lens and between photos I had to keep my warm finger on the lens to de-fog it.
I think after leaving the camera end open with the hatch at the top that I have got any moisture out (on a central heating radiator with battery and SD Card removed). Only time will tell.
Since then I have had it under water to about 4.3 metres and that seems to have done it no harm.
Photos it takes on the surface are generally pretty good but with very little manual override control.
The GPS function sometimes works very well getting a good fix virtually instant but other times, even in the middle of nowhere it fails.
You can download a GPS Quickfix file from Nikon but this is only valid for seven days! Surely a quickfix file called store data for say a month?
After having several cameras now with GPS in to geotag my photos made by Panasonic, Casio, Pentax and an earlier Nikon (The P6000) I have come to the conclusion the best thing to do to tag photos is with a separate GPS Logger.
I now use a Holux GPSport 260 Holux GPSport GR-260 Data Logger which I can now use with any of my camera including my EOS 7D as long as the camera clock is set accurately.
Then with the software provided with it on my computer it updates the EXIF data based on the GPS Log.
EDIT: 08/05/12
I have now had my camera down to 9.... Read more ›
Overall Build
This is a small camera in your hands which is a good and bad thing. It's great because it means it's easy to slip in your pants or shirt pocket and always keep with you. It weighs little enough that you hardly notice it's there. I see where some people could see this as an issue because the buttons on it are very small in order to have the back LCD as large as possible. It does not feel cheap even though it's made out of plastic and although I don't plan on doing a drop test, I am confident it would survive a drop from chest high.
Picture Quality
With an 8GB SD card I don't see a reason to shoot at any other setting than the highest resolution, so all my playing around with it was done at this setting. The JPEGs that come out look great. The images are sharp, have good color and the auto whitebalance has done an amazing job. The main thing I was worried about was having to do difficult WB corrections after the fact if it wasn't right on with the WB, but so far it has been spot on in full sun shots, shady shots, indoor with incandescent and indoor with fluorescent lights. I honestly think the 16MP is a little overkill, but will keep shooting at full resolution as I don't know when I'll need those extra pixels. Lastly, low light shooting has definitely exceeded my expectations. I thought with a sensor as small as this one there would be lots of noise in the final result but even at the higher ISO levels the pictures are very clear and useable.
Video
I don't really plan on using this for video too much but have tested it out nonetheless.... Read more ›
- Battery life is OK if you restrict yourself... Read more
Bought for underwater but sent it back.
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