Digital Home Thoughts: Engadget Gets Hands On With The Nikon Coolpix S1100pj and S5100

"Nikon's new projector-equipped camera has broken cover today and we've naturally had a little play around with it. Regrettably, the Japanese DSLR dominator had pretty early firmware on board and refused to let us take any sample pictures or video, but we were able to compile a few impressions anyhow. Firstly, as to the S1100pj's body, it's your typical compact affair -- feeling sturdy and light, it's basically fit for its intended purpose, but no more or less than that. We found accessing the compartment for the battery and memory card a pain, as it doesn't auto-lock when you close it, requiring an unnecessary bit of finger adroitness, and removing and replacing batteries can also be a fiddly affair. There's not much good to say about the built-in "tilt stand" at the bottom, either -- it only alters the angle of projection slightly and feels too plasticky -- but at least it gives you an extra option."

Technology moves so fast these days! I am constantly amazed how devices continue to shrink in size, yet grow in features and power. Engadget have given us a brief review of two new camera's from Nikon, one even contains a mini projector. I was just getting used to seeing the pico projectors as separate devices and now they can fit them inside a compact camera. Engadget also have a video on their site showing how you can get a decent 40" projected image if you have the right lighting conditions. Go check it out!