Nikon KeyMission 170 Review
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The Nikon KeyMission 170 is Nikon's take on the GoPro-style action camera, packing 4K video at 30 fps, a 170-degree ultra-wide lens, and an 8.3-megapixel sensor into a compact, rugged body. It's waterproof to 10 meters without a housing (40 meters with), shockproof to 2 meters, dustproof, and freezeproof to -10°C. The camera offers electronic video stabilization, high-speed 720p recording at 240 fps for slow motion, and a small 1.5-inch rear screen. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB 2.0, with control available through Nikon's SnapBridge app.
Reviewers consistently compare the KeyMission 170 to the GoPro Hero5 Black, and the consensus is that Nikon's entry falls short. The electronic stabilization is notably weaker than GoPro's, resulting in shakier footage during action sequences. Image quality is serviceable but not class-leading, and the small rear screen makes framing and playback awkward. The app experience and overall user interface also lag behind more established action cam rivals. While the camera delivers on its rugged specs and 4K capability, it struggles to compete in a category where GoPro has set a high bar for performance and usability.
- Waterproof to 10 m without housing, 40 m with
- Shoots 4K at 30 fps and 720p at 240 fps for slow motion
- Rugged build with dust, shock, and freeze protection
- Compact form factor with 170-degree ultra-wide lens
- Electronic stabilization weaker than GoPro Hero5 Black
- Image quality and overall performance lag behind category leaders
- Small 1.5-inch screen makes framing and review difficult
- App and user interface less polished than competitors
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Detailed, fast action: 4K UHD and high-speed video features. The Nikon 170 can record 4K UHD video (3840 x 2160 resolution) at up to 30 frames per second. Full ...
The KeyMission 170 features a 170-degree wide-angle lens, an 8.3-megapixel sensor, and it can record in 4K video (as well as taking stills). It ...
It's a very small camera, which easily fits into the palm of your hand. It's also pretty chunky however, so you may struggle to fit it into a ...
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About this product
4K GoPro-style action cam.
Specs
- Usb
- USB 2.0
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Card Slot
- microSD
- Waterproof
- 10 m without housing (33 ft with housing to 40 m)
- Battery Life
- 110 min video, 250 stills, 60 min underwater
- Optical Zoom
- None
- Focal Length Equiv
- 15 mm
- Min Focus Distance
- 16 in
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 30 fps
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 240 fps (720p)
- Max Video Resolution
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
- Dustproof
- IP6X
- Shockproof
- 2 m (6.6 ft)
- App Support
- SnapBridge 360/170 app, KeyMission 360/170 Utility
- Freezeproof
- -10°C (14°F)
- Hdmi Output
- Yes
- Angle Of View
- 170 degrees ultra-wide
- Remote Control
- ML-L6 Remote Control (compatible)
- Shooting Modes
- Add Slow Motion, Superlapse Movie, Loop Recording, Time-lapse Movie, Movie + Photo
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Effective Megapixels
- 8.3 MP
- Rear Screen
- 1.5 in
- Release Date
- September 2016
- Stabilization
- Electronic VR
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- B&H Photonew● In stockBest price$397Buy
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