Nikon today introduced their new Coolpix S1000pj point-and-shoot, which is the very first digital camera to include a built-in projector. The projector-cam also sports a 12.1-megapixel sensor with ISO 6400 sensitivity, as well as a 5x wide-angle Nikkor lens with five-way VR image stabilization.

The S1000pj’s one-touch integrated projector is intended to make sharing your photos and videos easier, projecting an image from 5-inches up to 40-inches (1 meter) in size. You can operate the projector and normal camera functions via an included remote control, plus Nikon have thrown in a projection stand to free your hands completely during impromptu screening sessions. Very handy…’cause you’ll need your digits (along with your arms) to point out faces in your large projected pics (video below).

Also including a 2.7-inch wide-angle LCD, a Smart Portrait System for “red carpet smiles” and a Skin Softening function to airbrush blemishes right on the camera, the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj is available now on pre-order from Amazon.com for $429.95. Shipping will begin in September.

Sources:
Nikon and Amazon.com
Via: Engadget

Regardless of how much money you spend on photographic equipment, a dirty lens can spoil your shots. That’s where Nikon’s 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System comes in, making it easy to keep your optics spotless so you can achieve the best possible results from your gear.

On one end the Lens Pen features a soft retractable brush to remove dust and debris. Hidden in the other end is a soft natural chamois tip with a non-liquid compound that will take care of grease and fingerprints. Both ends can be used on all lenses including film SLRs, DSLRs, point-and-shoots as well as binoculars and telescopes.

With a retractable design that keeps the brush clean and a slimline casing that will fit in any camera bag, the Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System is listed at Amazon.com (4.5 stars from 262 reviews) for under $10. For UK-based photographers, the Lens Pen is also available at Amazon.co.uk for £11.99.

Sources:
Amazon.com via Craziest Gadgets

The imaging and optical geniuses at Nikon today announced their development of a multimedia headset called the Media Port UP (very specifically read as individual letters). The device incorporates headphones, a single-eye display, Wi-Fi, mobile media player, decent storage space and battery life and will make a great accessory for that killer Borg look you’ve been working on.

The UP is an interesting development from Nikon and will go up against a similar device by optics rival Carl Zeiss, called the Cinemizer.
Nikon’s Media Port UP will allow up to 120 minutes playback of video, which should see you through most average-length films. For audio alone, you’ll get a longer 270 minutes. Storage space will depend on the model, but will be either 4GB or 8GB of flash memory.

The greatest feature of the UP has got to the built-in WiFi and embedded motion sensors which make for entirely handsfree, on-the-go, internet connectivity. The interface is controlled by head gestures (up, down, left and right) and is a great way to stay connected…to the collective.

The UP (read it with me, U…P), is supposed to be an acronym with multiple possible meanings. Think: Ubiquitous Player, Universal Port, Ultimate Player, UberPod – that sort of thing.

I reckon it would be pretty creepy talking with someone wearing one of these. What happens to the uncovered eye when a person’s attention is focused on the display? I’m thinking plenty of starey, glazed over, lobotomy patient looks here.

You can pick up a pair from the UP Store which just opened today. They only seem to have the 8GB UP300x at the moment, but if that’s what you’re after, you can grab one for ￥69,800 (~ $680).

Sources:
Nikon Press Release and DVICE