New, Speedy premium compact DL-series cameras ny Nikon shoot 4K video

New, Speedy premium compact DL-series cameras by Nikon shoot 4K video

Nikon is getting into the world of premium compact camera with its new dl series.

In an interesting spin, the japanese camera company is introducing not one however 3 new high-end cameras. all of them share the same underlying 1-inch 20.8 megapixel (MP) sensor, EXPEED 6A image processor, RAW image capability and a 171-point hybrid AF system. However, what makes them totally different is they’ve outfitted with 3 differing kinds of zoom lenses.

The DL24-85 is acclaimed as an excellent travel and general photography camera thanks to its compact size. It also comes equipped with a 3.6x zoom lens giving an 35mm equivalent focal length spanning 24-85mm and a f1.8-2.8 aperture range, making it a decent choice for everything from street shooting to taking portraits. Nikon has also programmed an excellent Macro Mode to assist users capture extremely small details on objects like flowers.

Nikon DL18-50

Next up the DL18-50 comes fitted with a wider and shorter 18-50mm f1.8-2.8 lens. Compared to the DL24-85, this Nikon point-and-shoot features optics better suited to shooting landscapes with its wider lens. The 2.8x zoom lens also sports a unique Nano Crystal coating that helps prevent ghost and flaring, 2 undesirable artifacts usually created by bright lights just like the sun.

Nikon DL24-500

Last but not least is the DL24-500 and as you might have been able to summarize by its name this is Nikon’s superzoom choice. The premium compact comes fitted with a 21x zoom lens featuring a 24-500mm focal length and a amazingly generous f2.8-5.6 aperture range. The DL24-500 is additionally the only camera within the DL-series with a built in OLED electronic viewfinder.

On top of sharing the same device, all 3 cameras are capable of 20fps continuous shooting (up to 60fps with the focus locked in). The DL-series can also record 4K UHD video at 30p and extreme slow motion video up to 1,200 fps.

Wi-Fi connectivity comes stock, enable users to simply share image through Nikon’s SnapBridge app out there on iOS and android.

Nikon’s new DL-series cameras will be available this summer with the DL24-85 retailing for $649/£550 (about AU$897), the DL18-50 for $799/£680 (about AU$1,150) and the DL24-500 priced at $999/£750 (about AU$1,382).

Is Nikon ready to take on the premium compact king, the Sony RX100 Mark IV?

New, Speedy premium compact DL-series cameras ny Nikon shoot 4K video