Nikon KeyMission 170 4K Action Camera

Overview

Rugged in design and compact in size, the Nikon KeyMission 170 4K Action Camera provides every extreme adventure sports enthusiast the finest of both worlds. It features an 8.3 MP 1/2.3-inch RGB CMOS sensor that enables you to capture high-resolution still images and Ultra HD 4K videos at up to 30p with a 170° viewing angle. Use the built-in electronic image stabilization function for shooting blur-free videos, especially in the 1080p and 720p resolutions. The integrated WiFi and Bluetooth facilities allow you to instantly view and edit your videos and photos, and share them with a tablet or smartphone via the SnapBridge 360/170 app. Also, this action camera is shockproof by up to 6.6 ft, freezeproof by up to 14°, and waterproof by up to 33 ft.

Optics and Focus

The KeyMission 170 from Nikon is equipped with a glass Nikon Nikkor lens, which offers a focal length of 2.4 mm and an aperture of f/2.8. The inbuilt electronic image stabilization function is useful for shooting blur-free videos, particularly in the 720p and 1080p resolutions. The ISO sensitivity ranges between 100 and 1600, while the shutter speed ranges from 1/2 a second to 1/16000th of a second. The Autofocus function comes in handy for automatically focusing on your subjects in a precise manner. Use the Exposure metering and control options to facilitate easy exposure for your subjects. Additionally, this lens offers a 16-inch focusing distance and a viewing angle of 170°.

Sensor and Screen

The KeyMission 170 has an 8.3 MP 1/2.3-inch RGB CMOS sensor that lets you shoot high-resolution videos and still images. The 1.5-inch TFT LCD screen allows you to perform real-time monitoring and playback with brilliant clarity since it offers a resolution of 345,000 dots. Moreover, it provides a display frame coverage of 97% and 99% in the Shooting and Playback modes, respectively.

Image and Video

The Nikon KeyMission 170 not only enables you to record astounding Ultra HD 4K videos at up to 30p in the MOV format at a resolution of up to 3840 x 2160 pixels, but also shoots images in the same resolution in the JPEG format. You can set Loop Recording to a time interval anywhere from 5 minutes to 60 minutes and shoot short clips continuously or transform a long action sequence into a thrilling time-lapse movie.

Other Features

The inbuilt Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity options in this camera give you the freedom to share your captured videos and pictures, as well as edit them with the help of the SnapBridge 360/170 app. Powering this camera is an EN-EL12 rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, which lasts for a decent duration on a single charge. You can create highlight reels with the help of the included remote control by tagging highlights into a single video. The included standard 1/4-inch socket enables you to attach the camera to a wide range of accessories. Furthermore, this action camera is freezeproof by up to 14°, shockproof by up to 6.6 ft, and waterproof by up to 33 ft.