Earlier this week, Nikon announced an entire next generation of compact cameras. Usually there would be some sort of introduction here but we just don’t have time. We have five cameras to talk about.
Nikon DL-series
All three of the new DL-series cameras starts with a 1.0-inch, 20.8-megapixel CX-format BSI CMOS sensor capable of ISO 12800 which is paired with a EXPEED 6A image processor. The DLs (DL stands for “Digital Lens” are aimed at serious photographers so Nikon have crammed as much tech into these compact camera bodies as possible. Three DL models will be available at launch: DL18-50, DL24-85 and DL24-500.
Each features a high-speed hybrid autofocus system with 105 phase detect focus points (171 points in contrast detect mode) and is capable of shooting up to 20 fps. With fixed autofocus, that speed jumps to 60 fps. All three have 1.03m dot OLED touch displays on the back, shoot 4K UltraHD video at 30 fps and use Nikon’s Dual Detect Optical VR technology to reduce camera shake.
DL24-85
With a 24-85mm focal range, the DL24-85 is a versatile, do-anything camera that Nikon says is great for everything from travel to portraits. The lens has a fast F1.8-2.8 aperture, made of 11 elements in 9 groups. The DL24-85 shares most features with its siblings but unique to this model is a 1:1 Super Macro Mode for capturing life-size details from small subjects.
DL18-50
This ultra-wide angle DL camera sports a 18-50mm F1.8-2.8 lens and targets the landscape or architecture shooter.
Unique to this particular model is perspective controls for correcting distortion, especially for architectural photography where you’re taking pictures of tall buildings and landmarks from a relatively low angle from the ground.
If you want a traditional eye-level viewfinder to use with your DL24-85 or DL18-50, there’s the optional DF-E1 electronic viewfinder, a compact 2.36m dot EVF with eye sensor and diopter adjustment.
DL24-500
The longest zoom range of the DL-line belongs to the DL24-500 with a 24-500mm F2.8-5.6 lens in front of Nikon’s 1.0-inch sensor. While the other two DL cameras have an optional electronic viewfinder, the DL24-500 has a built-in 2.36m dot EVF.
You can see the full Nikon press release for the new DL-series here. All three cameras should arrive sometime this summer. For more information, check out the links below:
Nikon DL24-85: $799.00
Nikon DL18-50: $999.00
Nikon DL24-500: $1199.00
Coolpix B700
The B700 is the next generation of Nikon’s popular P610 superzoom compact, featuring similar DSLR-style design and handling as well as a massive 60x optical zoom range. The 20.2-megapixel CMOS sensor can now record video in 4K UltraHD resolution and shoot up to 5 fps.
Other features include a 3.0-inch Vari-Angle LCD display on the back in addition to the electronic viewfinder as well as built-in Wi-Fi/NFC. The B700 is also compatible with Nikon’s SnapBridge low-power Bluetooth connectivity.
The B700 should be available in spring 2016 at an MSRP of $579.95.
Coolpix A900
Replacing the S9900 in Nikon’s lineup, the A900 improves in several areas including the addition of 4K UltraHD video and a longer zoom range (35x vs 30x). Like the B700, the A900 uses a 20.2MP sensor, has a 3.0-inch Vari-Angle LCD display, Wi-Fi/NFC as well as Nikon’s SnapBridge connectivity.
The A900 is estimated to arrive in spring 2016 at an MSRP of $499.95.