The Lumia 1020 - Out later this month in Australia
Sydney, Australia – 4 September 2013. The Nokia Lumia 1020 will arrive in Australia this month, setting a new benchmark in smartphone imaging.
Nokia’s newest, 4G-enabled smartphone will be available from Telstra and major retailers from the 17th September and Optus from the 1st October*. The RRP is AUD$899.
The Nokia Lumia 1020 features a second generation 41 megapixel sensor, with Carl Zeiss optics and six physical lenses to produce some of the sharpest images of any smartphone or digital camera. The sensor allows people to zoom in up to three times so they can see the minute detail on people’s faces or the veins on a blade of grass, for example, and then reframe their photos**.
In normal shooting, the camera simultaneously takes a 38-megapixel high-res image and a sharp five-megapixel image so users can easily share their snaps on social networks like Facebook or store on SkyDrive.
At the heart of the camera is the Nokia Pro Camera app, which provides swipeable dials to adjust settings such as ISO, exposure, shutter speed, white balance and manual focus. The camera app makes professional performance simple and accessible to all smartphone users.
In addition to photography, the handset's video takes advantage of the huge sensor allowing the user to zoom in four times while recording a 1080p high-definition video and six times in 720p. Videos are bright, stereo sound is crisp and there is no blur due to the handset’s optical image stabilisation technology, which counters any movement.
Andrew Volard, Telstra director device management said the Lumia 1020 was an exciting addition to Telstra’s 4G product line up.
“The Lumia range has been a great success with our customers so far and we expect they will welcome the arrival of the Nokia Lumia 1020. By teaming its razor sharp camera with Telstra’s superfast 4G network, budding photographers will find it easier than ever to take high-quality pictures and share them faster in more places with the Lumia 1020,” Mr Volard said.
Nokia Australia’s managing director, Steve Lewis, said: “Every year, Australians take millions of photos with their phones to record important life events. All too often the pictures are grainy, dark or blurry.
“We want to show people that they no longer have to compromise on image quality.
“The Lumia 1020 is without doubt the best imaging smartphone on the market today. We are continuing our commitment to deliver benchmark experiences in photography,” he said.
Adding further professional capabilities, Nokia is also introducing the Nokia Camera Grip. This accessory complements the Lumia 1020 and provides features such as additional battery life, a two-stage shutter key and a standard tripod mount. The Nokia Camera Grip is expected to be available in October with an estimated retail price of AUD$89.95.
The Lumia 1020 is around 15 per cent lighter than the popular Nokia Lumia 920, weighing in at just 158g. It is also packed with familiar Lumia and Windows Phone features.
The Windows Phone Store now has more than 170,000 apps available including local apps such as Virgin Australia, TripView, The SMH/Age, Dimmi, Living Social, Qantas, SBS, National Australia Bank, St.George and goCatch, as well as many of the big global names including Facebook, Skype, Pandora, Evernote etc.
HERE’s full navigation suite - HERE Maps, HERE Drive and HERE Livesight – is also available providing access to more than 190 maps globally, as well as Nokia Music+, a music subscription service delivering curated playlists for $4.99 per month.
Luke Henderson