The action camera market just got more crowded and tighter as another electronic behemoth jumps in --- Nikon. Revealed early this week at the CES 2016 is the Nikon KeyMission 360, an action camera that takes true 360° 4K Ultra High Definition video.  According to Nikon, the KeyMission 360 is just the first of the family of action camera that will be releasing, so that means the competition will have to brace themselves on what the prominent imaging company will be releasing in the future as a follow through with the KeyMission 360.

To get the true 360° video, KeyMission 360 is comprised of a dual image sensor and lens combination on the front and back of the camera. This configuration allows images captured to be processed and combined to create a 360° video.

As for its build quality it is tough, dustproof and shockproof as it can withstand drops of up to 2 metres. Without the need for a separate housing, it is waterproof up to a depth of 30 metres (100 feet). Other features is video/image stabilization with the built-in electronic Vibration Reduction; Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity.

As for other details such as frame rate, storage options, resolution options, mobile apps, video formats, image burst rate, are not yet known. Even pricing and release date have not been revealed.

With its build configuration, the KeyMission 360 cannot be mounted the usual way that airsoft players and other action oriented people would. Since it has a lens in the back, the mounting should always ensure that both lenses have an unimpeded view. This means that it has to be mounted higher, such as on top (not front or side) of any head gear. Better yet, it can be mounted on shoulders or airsoft guns provided that there will be mounts available for the KeyMission 360 when it gets released.

For those who want to create virtual reality footages, either they purchase expensive commercial grade 360° cameras, or put a 360-rig comprised of a good number of action cameras, then Nikon’s  KeyMission 360 would be an affordable option. Now, airsoft game site owners can create VR representation of their facilities that they can put online for potential customers to view.