Nikon takes wraps off new compact cameras

Nikon Inc. has announced that its new DL series of compact cameras—the DL 24-85, DL18-50 and DL 24-500— will be available in the early summer of 2016 for $649.95, $849.95, and $999.95 respectively.

The DL line uses a 1-inch Type BSI CMOS sensor and an EXPEED 6A image processor. This series further incorporates a hybrid autofocus system featuring 105 phase detect focus points (with 171 focus points in contrast detect AF mode). These cameras can continuously shoot up to 20 frames per second. This line-up also uses a Dual Detect Optical VR technology to correct camera shake.

This series also supports4K UHD video capability at 30p. All the three cameras sport l,037k-dot OLED touch displays. The DL24-85 and DL18-50's display can tilt whereas the DL24-500's display offers vari-angle capability.

Some other functions of this line-up includes Superlapse movie, Time-Lapse, Jump cut, 4-second movie etc.