A rebirth?

Nikon's system 1 seemed moribund but now with this camera it signals a departure, a new direction and some signs of life,



Nikon has just announced the 1 AW1 as world's first rugged, waterproof mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. It has also engineered AW versions of its 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 and 10mm f/2.8 lenses that are  now both shockproof and waterproof. The Nikon 1 AW1 features similar  specifications to the J3, with a 14MP sensor that can shoot up to 15 frames per second with continuous AF (60 fps with fixes focus only), The camera waterproof  down to a depth of 15m (49ft) and shockproof from a height of 2m (6.6 ft). Some call these type of cameras "life proop;" good copy but meaningless;
The 1 AW1 also has built-in GPS, altimeter and depth gauge, while the pop-up flash is also waterproof. The camera features three modes that can  optimize underwater photographs. This will cost around $800/£750/€799 with 11-27.5mm lens and $1,000/£950/€1019 with the 10mm f/2.8 added to make a two-lens kit. A bit pricey in today's market. Nut who knows.