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Nikon Coolpix A1000 Digital Camera
The Nikon Coolpix A1000 Digital Camera is a stylish and robust compact camera that offers powerful features, to make those memories extra special.
The compact Nikon Coolpix a1000 camera offers an amazing 1/2.3-inch 16MP sensor to produce high quality and sharp images, a superb x35 optical zoom lens that covers focal lengths from a wide-angle of 24mm to a telephoto range of 840mm ; a maximum ISO sensitivity of ISO 6400; Hybrid Vibration Reduction (VR) which is perfect for when recording 4K UHD movies; and it also supports RAW (NRW) recording which has been added – enabling you to utilise Capture NX-D, and Nikon’s RAW processing software; 4K UHD video recording; and SnapBridge support that enables automatic transfer of photos.
- 16MP CMOS 1/2.3″
- ISO 100-6400
- 35 x Optical zoom Lens
- 4K 30p Video Recording
- 3.0″ Tilt LCD Screen
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16 MP Backside-Illuminated (Low-Light) CMOS Sensor
The Nikon Coolpix A1000 Digital Camera is equipped with a powerful 16MP CMOS Sensor, that’s specifically designed to utilise in low-light environments and also to capture astonishing image quality throughout its zoom range. The Backside-Illuminated sensor gathers maximum light – leading to much sharper images that’s been photographed in dark situations.
High-Performance 35x Optical Zoom Lens
Incorporated into the Nikon A1000 Camera is a high-performance 35x Optical Zoom Lens that allows you to zoom quite close up to your subject – providing a wide-angle to telephoto zoom. If you need to get really close-up to your subject then you can make use of the Dynamic Fine Zoom which would then double up the zoom, reaching for a whopping 1680 mm equivalent view, and you can get really close to your subjects when having the Macro Mode switched on, as close as 0.4 inch.
4K Ultra HD Video Recording with Stereo Sound
Amaze your friends and family with astonishing 4K (3840 x 2160) video quality and full stereo sound. You can also switch to record Full HD 1080/60p movies to experience a much smooth recording. When shooting in movie mode – the Hybrid VR combines optical and electronic VR to always keep your videos sharp and steady, even though you shooting handheld. Additionally, the 4K UHD format allows you to grab frames while recording, and to save it as a still image.
Supports RAW (NRW) Format
This compact Nikon Coolpix A1000 Camera features the capabilities of a high-performance DSLR camera, that allows you to capture uncompressed RAW (NRW) images. This format enables you to preserve all the data from its image sensor and then create exactly the ideal look through Nikon’s free ViewNX-I and Capture NX-D software without losing any image quality.
Other Features Include:
- 1166k-dot Electronic Viewfinder
- Tilting 3-inch Touchscreen – Equipped with anti-reflection coating.
- Snap-back Zoom Button
- Extremely Fast Start-Up, Autofocus and Performance
- VR Image Stabilisation
- Scene Auto Selector
- ISO 6400
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Compatibility
Type | Compact digital camera |
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Effective pixels | 16.0 million (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.) |
Image sensor | 1/2.3-in. type CMOS, Total pixels: approx.16.79 million |
Lens | NIKKOR lens with 35x optical zoom |
Focal length | 4.3 to 151 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24 to 840 mm lens in 35 mm [135] format) |
F-number | f/3.4 to 6.9 |
Lens construction | 13 elements in 11 groups (4 ED lens elements) |
Magnification | Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 3360 mm lens in 35 mm [135] format) |
Vibration reduction | Lens shift (still images), Combination of lens shift and electronic VR (movies) |
Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF |
Focus range | [W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity, [T]: Approx. 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) to infinity, Macro close-up: [W]: Approx.1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity, [T]: Approx. 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) to infinity (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens) |
AF-area mode | Face priority, manual (spot), manual (normal), manual (wide), subject tracking, target finding AF |
Viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder, 0.5 cm (0.2-in.) approx. 1166k-dot equivalent LCD with the diopter adjustment function (–4 to +4 m-¹) |
Frame coverage | Approx. 98% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture) |
Frame coverage (playback mode) | Approx. 98% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture) |
Monitor | 7.6 cm (3-in.) diagonal; Approx. 1036k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD (touch panel) with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment, tilting TFT LCD |
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal memory (approx. 81 MB) |
File system | DCF and Exif 2.31 compliant |
Storage file formats | Still images: JPEG, RAW (NRW) (Nikon’s own format), Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Image size (pixels) | 16 M 4608 x 3456, 8 M 3264 x 2448, 4 M 2272 x 1704, 2 M 1600 x 1200, 16:9 12 M 4608 x 2592, 3:2 14 M 4608 x 3072, 1:1 3456 x 3456 |
Movie - frame size (pixels) and frame rate | 2160/30p (4K UHD), 2160/25p (4K UHD), 1080/30p, 1080/25p, 1080/60p, 1080/50p, 720/30p, 720/25p, 720/60p, 720/50p, HS 720/4x, HS 1080/2x, HS 1080/0.5x |
ISO sensitivity | ISO 100 to 1600, ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A, or M mode) |
Exposure metering | Matrix, center-weighted, spot |
Exposure control | Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure bracketing, exposure compensation (–3.0 to +3.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) |
Shutter type | Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter |
Shutter speed | 1/2000 to 1 s, 1/2000 to 8 s (S, A, or M mode), 1/4000 s (maximum speed during high-speed continuous shooting), 25 s (Star trails in Multiple exp. Lighten scene mode) |
Self-timer | 10 s, 3 s, 5 s (self-portrait timer) |
Aperture | Electromagnetic 3-blade iris diaphragm |
Aperture range | 7 steps of 1/3 EV (W) (A, M mode) |
Built-in flash | Yes |
Flash range (approx.) | [W]: 0.5 to 6.0 m (1 ft 8 in. to 19 ft), [T]: 2.0 to 3.0 m (6 ft 7 in. to 9 ft 10 in.) |
Flash control | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
USB | Micro-USB connector (Do not use any USB cable other than the included UC-E21 USB Cable.), Hi-Speed USB Supports Direct Print (PictBridge) |
HDMI output | HDMI micro connector (Type D) |
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) standards | IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol) |
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) operating frequency | 2412 to 2462 MHz (channels 1 to 11) |
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) maximum output power | 9.98 dBm (EIRP) |
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) security | Open system, WPA2-PSK |
Bluetooth standards | Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1; Bluetooth: 2402 to 2480 MHz, Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402 to 2480 MHz; Bluetooth: 3.54 dBm (EIRP) Bluetooth Low Energy: 2.98 dBm (EIRP) |
Power sources | One EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (included), EH-62F AC Adapter (available separately) |
Charging time | Approx. 2 h 30 min (when using EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter and when no charge remains) |
Battery life | Approx. 250 shots when using EN-EL12 |
Actual battery life for movie recording | Approx. 55 min (when using EN-EL12) |
Tripod socket | 1/4 (ISO 1222) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 114.2 x 71.7 x 40.5 mm (4.5 x 2.9 x 1.6 in.) (excluding projections) |
Weight | Approx. 330 g (11.7 oz) (including battery and memory card) |
Operating environment - temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Operating environment - humidity | 85% or less (no condensation) |
Supplied accessories | Strap, EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, EH-73P Charging AC Adapter (A plug adapter is attached depending on the country or region of purchase. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase. The EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter may be included instead of the EH-73P, depending on the country or region where you purchased the camera.), UC-E21 USB Cable |
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CANON
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