2017 nikon coolpix w300 camouflage Waterproof 30m/100ft

2017 nikon coolpix w300 camouflage Waterproof 30m/100ft

The Nikon Coolpix W300 camouflage is a brand-new front runner tough compact video camera with a 16-megapixel sensor, 24-120mm equivalent lens, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and also 4K video clip recording abilities. The Coolpix W300 uses a waterproof (100ft./ 30m), freezeproof (14F/ -10 C), dustproof and improved shockproof (7.9 ft./ 2.4 m) video camera body, enhanced hold area and ergonomically boosted shutter button placement. Extra outdoor-friendly features consist of the ability to go off the beaten path with Sights (POI) and also mapping functions, in addition to an altimeter and deepness gauge, plus a devoted switch to trigger an LED light for lighting, and also a new Active Guide feature to quickly show place and also elevation information at a glance. The Nikon Coolpix W300 is readily available in orange, yellow and also black and retails for $389.95/ ₤ 389.

2017 nikon coolpix w300 camouflage Waterproof 30m/100ft

Ease of Use

Nikon has a chunky yet pocket sized new challenger for your newest outdoors pleasant activity cam in the all-weather Nikon Coolpix W300. It's offered in a selection of colours including distinctive camouflage and the device we were sent: a hard-to-miss, high-vis jacket-like canary yellow. Gauging a main 11.5 x66x29mm, it considers 231g consisting of battery and flash memory card, which is lighter than its encouraging metal exterior somehow feels when gripped in the hand. Its manageable size means that it will certainly slide conveniently into the pocket of a jacket or the pocket of a rucksack, all set to be promptly recovered when photo or video clip chances offer themselves.

For a producer's recommended list price of ₤ 389.99 (which is ₤ 20 more than Nikon's own non tough yet a lot more creatively expansive 60x zoom B700, by the way), key functions of the strong feel, primarily metal constructed camera include the capability to fire 16 efficient megapixel photos, plus 4K or 1080P video at underwater depths of as much as 30 metres, or down to temperature levels of -10 ° C on land. That's without additional housing.

The Nikon Coolpix W300 is additionally dust proof as well as drop-proofed from heights of approximately 2.4 metres, while it includes an inside stacked (as well as thus protected) wide-angle 5x optical zoom; thus far, rather basic things. The maximum lens aperture is a moderate f/2.8-- once more foregone conclusion for this ilk of camera. A new Device button nonetheless instantly displays a compass, variety of steps taken, plus altitude/depth, along with air pressure/water pressure analyses on its screen, making this helpful as an all-terrain traveling camera along with action cam. Shots can be geo-tagged too.

In terms of construct top quality this Nikon has to be a favourite amongst recent examples, if we consist of the similarity the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh WG-50. For those that matured in the 1970s and 1980s as well as keep in mind Tonka toys ... well, that's what this ruggedized cam brings to mind, with its square-ish construction as well as noticeable screws installed in the hand grasp at the front. Usefulness shows up to have actually taken precedence over fashion, as well as, offered exactly what you may be taking into consideration acquiring this cam for, right here that's no bad point at all. Indeed the cam significantly uses its almost on its sleeve ... key spec is printed directly into its fascia, which is a strong as well as fascinating step as far as stating your credentials goes.

Examining the Nikon Coolpix W300, beginning at the front, the lens with its inside piled zoom is located top right of the front plate and also held up within a protective lens surround. Whilst this keeps it out of potential damage's way, it additionally means that a fingertip could periodically carelessly and delicately wander off right into framework when holding the video camera in both hands as well as aligning a shot; you do not obtain the exact same problem naturally when the lens on your electronic camera instead extends outward from the body.

Below the W300's lens we locate pin pricks in the face-plate, housing internal stereo microphones, whilst just above is an acquainted porthole for the AF help/ self timer light, as well as alongside it a lozenge shaped slot for the integral flash. The latter goes to the very least positioned adequately centrally that stray fingertips will not obscure it. As we pointed out previously, there is something of a handgrip supplied to the front of the camera. However it is rather slender-- being much more the type that enables a few fingertips to dig into to obtain some kind of purchase, rather than fingers to twist around and cover.

The Nikon Coolpix W300's grasp does nevertheless smartly enclose and also wrap up the side panel as well as rear plate of the camera, one thus coming to be the other. This very same grip/flank likewise houses the W300's rechargeable lithium ion battery and vacant SD media card, mini HDMI and also micro USB slots. All are secured by a thick, padded lockable door, with a chunky control dial/lever and also central launch button guaranteeing that this area can not be mistakenly opened up undersea, or anywhere for that issue. You have to make a certain push down on the button and also subsequent twist on the ridged, roughened feel dial to get, much like when modifying the drive setting on a DSLR.

Moving along to the top plate of the W300, we have actually a very streamlined as well as easy to realize layout. This consists of just two buttons-- a slightly elevated shutter release button, which is the bigger of both, while the smaller is classified as the on/off button for fast recognition. Whilst such application suggests that customer have the ability to select the camera up and also begin shooting straightaway, both the surface of the shutter release switch and the center strip of the leading plate itself have a roughened surface-- most likely making the video camera much easier to understand if handling with damp hands or fingers. The electronic camera is receptive also, powering up from cool in all of a 2nd and also the video camera figuring out emphasis upon a half press of its shutter release switch within a further secondly. That's as quick as we would certainly anticipate of a pocket compact.

While the Nikon Coolpix W300's backplate is a little more busy, controls are likewise recognizable. With the LCD attended to both the make-up as well as review of stills as well as video clips using up two thirds of the readily available room, the controls are ranged over to the right-hand man 3rd, virtually like any type of electronic compact of the past 15 approximately years. Luckily the view offered by the 3-inch, 921K dot LCD is adequately clear to compose shots in a selection of problems (5 levels of brightness change are provided), though normally it's tough to determine whether things are pin sharp without enlarging a portion of a recorded photo.