Nikon Coolpix S1000pj hands-on at IFA

We're still curious to see how well the integrated projector in Nikon's Coolpix S1000pj does under real-world lighting and usage conditions, but it sure seems pretty in the controlled environment of the company's IFA booth. The crew from Engadget Spanish say the novel cam is a lot thinner than you'd expect -- check out the video and a gallery of sample shots after the break.

[ndrwme Posted Sep 7th 2009 9:56PM]

I love berets!

[Craptorium Posted Sep 7th 2009 10:01PM]

what?

[Legend Posted Sep 7th 2009 10:03PM]

I'd use it for a good 2 week before the novelty wore off.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 7th 2009 10:10PM]

It's an interesting idea but I don't think it's effective enough to justify getting the first generation

[Zeth Ethereal Posted Sep 7th 2009 11:32PM]

Linux is good for a general OS, but when I went for higher up models I went with Windows.

[Zeth Ethereal Posted Sep 7th 2009 11:33PM]

delete that comments please....you know....because i cant >_>

[Professor Kaos Posted Sep 7th 2009 10:14PM]

Nikon is good for a general digi cam, but when I went for higher up models I went with Cannon.

[PorkchopFlavoredCupcake Posted Sep 7th 2009 10:18PM]

Canon is good for general digi cam, but when I went for higher up models I went with Nikon.

[ndrwme Posted Sep 7th 2009 10:24PM]

I agree with both, more with the second one.

[JeremyBenthem Posted Sep 7th 2009 10:39PM]

Canon is good for general digi cam, but when I went for higher up models I went with Canon

[rodan32 Posted Sep 7th 2009 10:47PM]

I like Panasonic (on my third Lumix), but this post didn't really ask for my opinion, did it? Just showing off a novelty cam, not asking us all what our very most bestest favorite brand is.

[Mushrooshi Posted Sep 7th 2009 11:20PM]

General is good for nikon digicam, when when I went for canon up models I went with High.

[Zeth Ethereal Posted Sep 7th 2009 11:35PM]

Linux is good for a general OS, but when I went for higher up models I went with Windows.

[Professor Kaos Posted Sep 8th 2009 6:04AM]

I love how I was low ranked when Haikibutsu said the exact same thing, gotta love this site wow

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 8th 2009 7:35PM]

Nikon is good for digicam, but when I went for good lens I went with Canon

[Leo Posted Sep 7th 2009 10:21PM]

Shut up troll. You completely got it backwards.

[Mr Oos Posted Sep 7th 2009 10:32PM]

:-\

[pika2000 Posted Sep 7th 2009 11:33PM]

So, Panasonic and Canon are focusing on better low light sensitivity/less noise via larger sensor/less MP. Sony & Fuji are doing the same thing with a different approach (EXMOR and EXR/pixel-binning). Nikon? Hey, let's put a projector in a digicam. LOL. Shows you where the priorities are in each of those companies.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 8th 2009 6:09AM]

If I'm not mistaken, Nikon currently IS the best when it comes to low light sensitivity...

...so it seems the rest of the bunch are just trying to copy them and just improve on it, no?

Nikon was focusing on this stuff over a year ago...when no one else was...sorta like the Micro 4/3 that Panasonic and Olympus are focusing on...thats cool!

The ISO 25600 (however noisey it was) was a groundbreaking achievement IMO...and if you're right I guess we won't be seeing another company come up with a built in projector digicam, eh? we'll see...

shows you where the priorities are in each of those companies.

[pika2000 Posted Sep 8th 2009 10:37AM]

@Jiaren: The focus is less noise, not just bragging rights of high ISO. Show me which consumer Nikon compact digicam that can compete with the LX3/S90/G11/F200EXR.

[vqro Posted Sep 8th 2009 5:56PM]

Check the high ISO ratings at dxomark.com. Nikon wins.

[pika2000 Posted Sep 9th 2009 1:30AM]

@D: Which Nikon? Are you saying Nikon DSLRs are better than the competitors' compact consumer digicams? Big duh. Mind showing me comparison between Nikon compact consumer digicams (eg. Coolpix S series) with the likes of Fuji F200EXR?

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 8th 2009 12:36AM]

I found another video that also shows you the integrated projector mode, but it also shows you the other functions that the camera has as well. Link below:

http://www.tvlesson.com/video/38239_nikon-coolpix-s1000pj-review.html

[maddman420 Posted Sep 8th 2009 9:32PM]

Up to a 40 inch wide projection? Hackers of the world unite! Depending on the playback format, throw some movies on to the memory card and hit play.

[Charbax Posted Sep 8th 2009 6:16AM]

I also filmed a video showing this projector digicam here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxXPq-wmC-I

[Enjo Posted Sep 8th 2009 7:39AM]

Soon there will be digicam projector docks to hold your camera and project it on to the dock's 50" screen. No need for a real TV anymore! Much as people enjoy low-quality audio on their i-pod docks today.

Seriously tho how could this *not* be useful? The ability to instantly share with others your images and videos on a portable large screen? Yeah of what possible use could that be...

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 10th 2009 8:05PM]

If they can fit a camera and a projector in such a small device, why don't they work on the quality and brightness of the projector and rule the portable projector market.

It's cool, we can buy your camera too.