If you're on the hunt for a new action camera, you've probably realized that there are a ton of great option for you. Many of the industry leaders, particularly GoPro, have gone for a "one size fits all" approach by releasing a singular model that is designed to do it all.

Nikon has developed a good competitor to the GoPro. Image quality is good and, in fact, the low light quality seems to be better than GoPro. But, Nikon did not bother to work out the software properly. The Wifi system to control the camera remotely with a smartphone is terrible.

"I am a Nikon enthusiast photographer. First of, the app software is terrible. The quality of photo and video is sub par compared to the same price as the hero5 and protune app which is far way better and easy connectivity. I have returned my unit and retain the Hero5.

As yet we've been unable to use a full production model of the KeyMission 170, but we think that it should be capable of producing decent images. We saw some early footage at Photokina, and it looks like it could be a good addition to the burgeoning action-camera market.

I was very excited when this was announced as I use Nikon for all of my camera equipment. It is pretty easy to use and the quality is pretty good. I expected a little more from the video quality but it is an action camera so I understand that and is not a big deal.

Handy Go Pro alternative.

Awesome product

The Nikon KeyMission 170 is a new action camera, which features 4K UHD video recording, along with a 170 degree field of view lens. The camera is waterproof down to 10 metres (or 40 metres with the optional additional waterproof housing) and shockproof from a height of 2 metres.

Easy to use software but some flaw: you can't use the camere while plugged in charge and you have to remove the battery or the charge will fall to zero in a few days even if the camera is turned off.

At the moment the price of Nikon KeyMission 170 is about $399.99. It is quite expensive, but GoPro costs no less. Moreover, Nikon action camera offers better picture, accessories in the kit, the control panel.