Nikon 1 V1 First Look

Most of the features of the Nikon 1 V1 are similar to the Nikon 1 J1. There are 4 major differences - The Nikon 1 V1 is made of a magnesium body… check out this video for the rest of the differences.

NIKON 1 V1 Unboxing

Unboxing Nikon 1 V1, not in English, but well worth a watch.

Nikon 1 Pricing

Earlier today Nikon announced its new J1 and V1 cameras… here is the pricing & availability details.

Nikon 1 V1 10-30mm kit (available in black and white)

RRP: £829.99 / €962.00

Nikon 1 V1 10mm Kit (available in black and white)

RRP: £879.99 / €1020.00

Nikon V1 10-30mm & 30-110mm Twin Kit (available in black and white)

RRP: £979.99 / €1136.00

Nikon J1 10-30mm kit (available in red, black, silver, pink, white)

RRP: £549.99 / €638.00

Nikon J1 10mm kit (available in red, black, silver, pink, white)

RRP: £599.99 / €696.00

Nikon J1 10-30mm & 30-110mm kit (available in red, black, silver, pink, white)

RRP: £699.99 / €812.00

Nikon J1 10-30mm & 30-110mm kit Pink Special kit

RRP: £749.99 / €870.00

Sales start date: 20th October 2011

 

Huawei’s feature-packed Blaze prepay smartphone

Huawei, a world leader in cutting-edge telecoms solutions and a powerful and exciting new brand in smartphones, is pleased to announce that its hotly-anticipated and feature-packed new Android smartphone, the Huawei Blaze, will be available from leading UK specialist mobile phone retailers Phones 4u and Tesco Mobile in October 2011.  

Running the latest Android 2.3 „Gingerbread‟ operating system and boasting an advanced feature-set at its price, the slimline Huawei Blaze is the first Android smartphone to appear solely under the Huawei brand in the UK. It represents the first in an expanding series of highly specified and affordable handsets that Huawei will launch in the coming months.

The device and the retail agreements that support it are milestones in Huawei‟s drive to establish itself as a leading smartphone brand in the UK, and an essential part of its global vision to be among the leading smartphone brands in the next few years. In the UK, Huawei remains committed to its expanding ODM portfolio even as its builds its brand in smartphones and connected devices.

Huawei UK and Ireland Executive Vice President Mark Mitchinson said: “The Huawei Blaze represents the first important chapter in an epic new journey Huawei is embarking upon in the UK and Ireland, and indeed globally, and I am delighted to have Phones 4u and Tesco Mobile supporting such a pivotal and innovative product.

“The Phones 4u and Tesco Mobile brands are synonymous with the UK youth market and value segment, and this is where Huawei will enjoy early success as a progressive new smartphone brand, which we will build alongside our highly-successful ODM portfolio.

“The Huawei Blaze packs a powerful punch in terms of its feature set in the Android prepay and contract market. It is a slick, slimline smartphone with great functionality and exceptional build quality. It will clearly appeal to a whole swathe of UK consumers as a first Android smartphone and is bound to be a must for discerning shoppers.”

The Huawei Blaze, which goes under the name Ideos X3 in other markets, measures just 11.2mm in thinness. It has a refined user interface that makes it easy to navigate, more intuitive to use and more power efficient. It boasts a super-fast „boot‟ function, and Huawei‟s own over-the-air (HOTA) upgrade solution, affording easy and timely Android OS upgrades.

It includes Google Maps, Google Talk, Gmail and YouTube, and features a 3.2 megapixel camera, 3.2 inch HVGA screen with 480x320 pixels, and the latest HSPA, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. It has 512MB on-board storage, expandable to 32GB with a micro SD card.

The Huawei Blaze is expected to retail for under £100 on prepay in the UK.

Nikon 1 The Video

Check the new Nikon N1 vide out.


Nikon 1 - Every now and then a real game changer comes along

Nikon today introduces Nikon 1, a revolutionary digital camera system built from scratch to offer still image and movie recording without compromise. This next generation pioneers amazing photography features such as pre and post capture technology that starts before you – enabling groundbreaking new shooting modes that mean you’ll never miss a thing – even the most fleeting of moments, bringing shots to life to help you to capture images you didn’t think possible.

Launching with two cameras equipped with pioneering image technology — the Nikon 1 V1 and the Nikon 1 J1 — Nikon 1 sets a new benchmark for speed, precision, innovation, and portability. Offering the world’s fastest autofocus system and continuous shot[2], as well as innovative shooting modes, uniquely compact 1 NIKKOR lenses and Nikon 1 accessories, Nikon 1 redefines what a portable digital camera system can do. 

"This is Nikon's most significant announcement since we introduced our first digital camera 14 years ago" said Takami Tsuchida, President, Nikon Europe, "With the launch of Nikon 1, we're unveiling two groundbreaking interchangeable lens cameras that are packed with revolutionary technology."

Jordi Brinkman, Product Manager, Nikon Europe, said: "Our engineers have managed to house an incredibly powerful processor and sensor in a sleek, minimalist Nikon 1 body design: people will be able to take shots they didn't believe were possible. These are not only the world's fastest cameras - they have features that have never been seen before: shooting modes like Motion Snapshot and Smart Photo Selector are going to let people capture images in ways they could never have imagined, and the 1 NIKKOR lenses are unique in the way they've been designed with portability and movie making in mind."  

Changing everything: Pre-post capture technology

The Nikon 1 range has a processor that is many times faster than the most professional cameras and this unprecedented speed powers some never-before-seen functions. Equipped with pre and post capture technology, Nikon 1 cameras are the first interchangeable lens cameras that can start recording images before you fully press the shutter button, and continue after you’ve clicked. These cameras don’t just manipulate light - they redefine photography by manipulating time, letting you capture those few moments before, or after, a photograph was taken.

Groundbreaking automatic shooting modes: images as never before

Equipped with exciting new shooting modes that harness the cameras’ incredible processing speeds and pre-post capture technology, Nikon 1 cameras are capable of recording moments in ways offered by no other camera in the world:

Motion Snapshot (MSS) brings a photo to life in just one click. It simultaneously records a slow motion movie and a still image, then instantly combines the two to create a photo that moves and captures the story of a moment as never before – a living picture.

Smart Photo Selector (SPS) captures the perfect moment in any scene; shooting 20 full-resolution images in the time it takes you to snap a photo: you just press the shutter once and, utilising the pre and post capture technology, the camera starts to take the pictures before you’ve even fully depressed the button. Your ‘best’ five shots are saved based on facial expression, composition and focus and the ‘perfect’ shot is presented to you. Never again will you miss the very second a dog catches a ball or the joy on your child’s face while they are on a swing.

Still image mode will make you a master of movement as you switch to shooting sharp, full-resolution shots of the action at up to 60 frames per second[3].

Movie mode opens up a host of advanced movie functions. You can take a high-resolution photo[4] while filming a Full HD movie, without interrupting recording, or film in extreme slow motion.

First of the First: Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens (A-CIL)

The launch of Nikon 1 heralds more than simply the introduction of a new camera range — it marks the launch of a whole new category that Nikon has named the Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens (A-CIL). Built to bring incredible levels of speed, simplicity and enjoyment to the way you capture your world, these portable A-CIL Nikon 1 cameras offer a brand new shooting experience.

The thinking camera — Nikon 1 V1

The intelligent, iconic-looking Nikon 1 V1 is designed to propel your photography forward. Packing a high-resolution electronic viewfinder and multi-accessory port, it lets you pursue the moment and capture the unexpected from any location. The bright 1440k-dot electronic viewfinder delivers a clear, stable view and 100% frame coverage. It boasts a tough body with magnesium alloy (top and front) panel and a multi-accessory port gives you the freedom to expand your system further with the Nikon 1 range of system accessories. The Nikon 1 V1 is available in matte black and high-gloss white.

Always a click ahead — Nikon 1 J1
The quick-thinking Nikon 1 J1 is a camera that can keep up with busy lives filled with precious opportunities to record loved ones in action. Equipped with everything you need to shoot life as it happens, this fully automatic Nikon 1 is minimalist camera design at its best. Its super-small body is available in a range of colours with compact 1 NIKKOR lenses to match, and it boasts a built-in flash that offers extra light when you need it. It’s so simple to use, all you need to do is decide what to shoot. The colours are high-gloss white, matte black, high-gloss red, silver and even hot pink.

CX-format CMOS image sensor with the world’s fastest autofocus system[5]

Taking its place alongside Nikon’s existing DX and FX-format sensors (used on Nikon D-SLRs), the all-new Nikon 1 CX-format CMOS image sensor is designed for Nikon 1 cameras and the 1-mount. Offering the perfect balance between system size, speed, light sensitivity, resolution and depth-of-field, Nikon 1 demonstrates superb colour reproduction with 100-6400 (extended) ISO, low noise, RAW shooting and 10.1 megapixel resolution, delivering consistently superb stills and movies.


Equipped with a revolutionary super high-speed AF image system that boasts the most focus points in the world, this sensor keeps your subject in focus in any situation.  If you’re shooting shiny or moving subjects, it switches to the 73-point Phase-Detection AF system[6]. If your subject is stationary, or poorly lit, it will opt for the 135-point Contrast Detect AF system. Whichever system the camera chooses, the quick shot-to-shot turnaround gives you the freedom to shoot moments as they unfold, and Phase-Detection AF is available during movie recording for sharply focused action scenes every time.

The power behind the 1: EXPEED 3

EXPEED 3 is a super-fast image processor engineered to deliver unparalleled levels of speed and performance. To be as fast as a Nikon 1 camera, you need an engine that can handle speed, and this newly developed processor is equipped with two powerful engines that can process images at an incredible 600 megapixels a second.

EXPEED 3 is fully capable of managing performance without sacrificing quality, it offers superior noise reduction, so you can enjoy clean, finely detailed images. It enables the camera’s groundbreaking shooting modes, and is the reason you can snap a full-resolution photo while recording a movie[7], or shoot full-resolution stills at up to 60 frames per second[8].

A new tradition: 1-mount & 1 NIKKOR lenses

When crafting Nikon 1, Nikon’s engineers didn’t just focus on the new. In fact, when it came to the new 1-mount, they drew on more than 50 years of expertise: the last time Nikon created a totally new lens mount was the F-mount in 1959. The 1-mount is what allows you to use the Nikon 1 system’s range of interchangeable 1 NIKKOR lenses. Engineered to ensure each lens communicates perfectly with the camera, it’s a key factor in the ability of Nikon 1 cameras to deliver still image and movie recording without compromise.

The family of 1 NIKKOR lenses cover practically every type of scene, are all optimized for movie recording and boast a compact design:

  • The extremely compact and lightweight 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 is a 3x zoom lens with wide-angle capability. A brilliant lens for everyday scenarios, it boasts Vibration Reduction for steady stills and movies, and a retractable lens mechanism for superior portability.
  • The 1 NIKKOR VR 30-110mm f/3.8 -5.6 is a truly portable telephoto zoom lens that gets close to distant subjects with ease. Built-in Vibration Reduction ensures steady stills and movies, and you can retract the lens when its not in use.
  • The ultra-thin 1 NIKKOR 10mm f/2.8 lens is a fast wide-angle lens that slips easily into any bag for sharp shots on the go.
  • The 1 NIKKOR VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM is made for anyone who loves to shoot movies. Boasting a power-drive zoom switch with adjustable speed, it captures video in superb clarity.

And all of this is just the beginning. Nikon know that the best lenses lead to the best images and future 1 NIKKOR lenses are already in development.

Ask WT1: Best Vlogging Camera? (Ft. TysiPhoneHelp)

I just love this guy, to be honest only started watching a regularly a couple of weeks ago. Lamarr is just so so funny. In this video he discusses Apple, iPhone 5 rumors, typing up tangled cords, & advice on the best vlogging camera!

BlackBerry Curve 9360 London Launch

Not sure how I missed this one, but this video shows Stephen Bates, RIM's UK & Ireland Managing Director presenting the new BlackBerry Curve 9360 to the media at the London Launch Event, 23rd August 2011.

Dyson Hot™ fan heater warms up every part of the room – fast

Conventional heaters have limited settings; like a watched pot that never boils, they can’t always heat a whole room quickly. And central heating is sometimes wasted on the whole house. Engineered to heat the room, Dyson Hot™ fan heater is the fastest to heat the room evenly.

Dyson Hot™ fan heater can be set between 1 and 37 degrees celsius to heat a room. When it hits the desired temperature, it monitors the room temperature by measuring surrounding air. If a drop is detected, the heater turns back on to maintain the set temperature. 

James Dyson says: 

“Other fan heaters rely on inefficient motors or dust friendly grills. As the heat rises you’re left with a partially heated room and a worrying burning smell. Dyson engineers have developed a heater that produces no smell and heats the whole room”.

It took a team of 22 engineers - including experts in thermo dynamics and fluid mechanics - over three years researching, developing and testing Dyson’s patented Air Multiplier™ technology for its application in a heater. 

How it works: Using patented Air Multiplier™ technology, air is drawn in through a mixed flow impeller, a combination of the technologies used in turbochargers and jet engines. It is then accelerated through a 2.5mm aperture (the thickness of a £2 coin) set within the loop amplifier.  This creates a jet of hot air which passes over an airfoil-shaped ramp channelling its direction.  Surrounding air is drawn into the airflow, amplifying it 6 times in a process known as inducement and entrainment.  

 

Safety: Low surface temperatures throughout and no visible heating elements. And if tipped over, the machine has been engineered to automatically cut out. 

Remote Control: Turning the Dyson Hot™ fan heater on and off, adjusting temperature, airflow rate and controlling oscillation can be done easily from across a room.  The remote control is curved and magnetised to store neatly on top of the machine. 

Precision: Dyson Hot™ fan heater has temperature controls and an intelligent thermostat. Variable airflow and oscillation is controlled either by remote or on the front of the machine. 

Cooling fan: Unlike conventional heaters it has a dual-mode function as a cooling fan. In keeping with Dyson’s Air Multiplier™ range it couples high airflow and velocity.