It's a big wide world. Capture it all.
Never again let time or place compromise your creativity. With the DL18-50 f/1.8-2.8, you can take pro-level performance wherever you go. This compact wide-angle camera of Nikon's thrilling new DL series, the DL18-50 f/1.8-2.8 is built around an exceptional ultra-wide-angle NIKKOR lens - an 18-50mm equiv. f/1.8 (max aperture) Aspherical ED glass zoom lens with Nano Crystal Coat, HRI elements, Fluorine coat, Dual Detect Optical VR...even Perspective Control. Taking full advantage of the lens' superb rendering power is a large 1.0-inch 20.8 MP backside illumination CMOS image sensor with no optical low pass filter, EXPEED 6A image processing and one of the most impressive autofocus systems of any compact fixed lens camera system. Capture up to 20 fps with full AF performance, record cinematic 4K Ultra HD videos, time-lapse, slow motion and Superlapse movies. Thrive in low light with dazzling image quality from ISO 160 to 12,800, even share your images instantly with Nikon SnapBridge - all in a beautifully designed camera that performs like a DSLR. Whenever you shoot, wherever you go, create without limitation.
- 20.8 MP CMOS Sensor
- 2.8x Zoom-NIKKOR Lens
- 3" 1037k-dot Tilting Touchscreen
- SnapBridge Built-in Wi-Fi, NFC & Bluetooth
- 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 at 30/25p
Breakthrough optical performance - The fastest ultra-wide-angle NIKKOR lens ever
The DL18-50 f/1.8-2.8 has one of the most impressive ultra-wide-angle lenses ever created. Shoot at f/1.8 with an 18mm equivalent angle of view, faster than any wide angle NIKKOR lens yet. Add beautiful bokeh to wide-angle compositions, and use faster shutter speeds in low light. Distortion, ghosting, aberrations and internal reflections are eliminated by Nano Crystal Coat, Aspherical ED glass and HRI elements, while Nikon's original Fluorine coat repels dust, water, oil and more. Dual Detect Optical VR ensures sharp images and steady videos when shooting handheld. The DL18-50 f/1.8-2.8 even includes Perspective Control capabilities for accurate reproduction of architecture.
Breathtaking quality in difficult light - Large 1.0" backside illumination 20.8 MP CMOS sensor
At the heart of each DL series camera is a high performance backside illumination CX-format image sensor with an extra wide dynamic range. It's 4x larger than the sensor used in a typical compact camera. Combined with new ultra-fast EXPEED 6A image processing, it captures 20.8 MP images and 4K UHD videos with minimal noise, maximum definition and flawless color reproduction from ISO 160 to 12,800. And without an optical low-pass filter, it can take full advantage of the lens' exceptional rendering performance for stunningly detailed images. Never compromise image quality again.
Liberating speed - Advanced Hybrid AF for ultra-fast performance
The DL series responds to your creative intentions unlike any compact camera on the market. 171 focus points cover a wide area of the image frame at high density, while the Hybrid AF system instantly identifies subjects and selects the appropriate AF method: either 105-point phase detection AF, which excels at acquiring moving subjects, or 171-point contrast-detect AF, which allows extremely accurate focusing even in dark situations. Outpace the fastest DSLRs continuous shooting speeds up to approximately 20 fps with full AF performance and up to 60 fps with fixed focus. Capture with incredible speed and precision.
Rock-solid stability - Dual Detect Optical VR for sharp images
To take full advantage of the DL series' remarkable speed, image quality and low light capabilities, it's essential to have an image stabilization system that can ensure sharp images and steady videos in handheld situations. The DL18-50 f/1.8-2.8's Dual Detect Optical VR (Vibration Reduction) delivers a blur-reduction effect. This helps the DL18-50 f/1.8-2.8 capture precise details in difficult lighting conditions, keep handheld videos steady and maintain the image quality professionals and passionate shooters demand.
Nimble, efficient handling - DSLR-inspired control and operation
Nikon has applied the know-how and technology of its legendary DSLR cameras to the DL series. The DL18-50 f/1.8-2.8's GUI and menus are very similar to Nikon DSLRs, as are the command dial with PSAM control, rotary multi-selector, power switch, customizable Fn (function) button and RAW (NEF) capabilities. Focal length can be set in steps or adjusted fluidly across the zoom range with the lens' precision zoom ring, while the control ring allows precise adjustments of aperture, shutter speed, manual focus or even white balance. Flip out the beautiful 1037k-dot tilting OLED touch-panel monitor and shoot from creative new angles. DSLR shooters can seamlessly move between the DL18-50 f/1.8-2.8 and a DSLR, while newcomers will discover the ease of using a camera with the intuitiveness and feel of a DSLR.
Cinematic powerhouse - 4K Ultra HD videos with stereo sound
Create movies that amaze in the high video quality of 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160/30p) that can be output uncompressed via HDMI. Shutter speeds up to 1/(frame rate) second are available, and rolling shutter distortion has been effectively eliminated. Auto ISO adjusts exposure according to the lighting conditions, delivering natural-looking images with rich gradation, even in scenes where lightness varies dramatically. Bend time with Superlapse, which lets you relive an experience at double speed, time-lapse, which condenses dramatic transitions into just 10 seconds, or slow-motion, which reproduces key moments with added impact. Even capture stills while recording.
Your images. The world. Connected. - New SnapBridge Bluetooth low energy connectivity
SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between your camera and a compatible smart device, through a combination of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. In addition to automatic picture transfer from camera to smart device thanks to the constant connection between the two devices, it also offers free, unlimited upload of thumbnails on the NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service. It's possible to embed location, date/time, and two pieces of information (i.e. copyright, comments, text and stamps). Plus, support for Wi-Fi and NFC further expands wireless connectivity. Shoot yourself from a distance or get into group shots with camera remote control, then wirelessly share your images right away.
Inspiring creativity - Image-creation tools for greater expression
Built into the DL18-50 f/1.8-2.8 are image-creation tools to inspire even the most passionate and experienced shooters. Creative Mode makes it easy to bring a variety of moods to your stills and movies with five categories of customizable effects (20 total sub-sets) each with their own distinctive exposure, contrast and color balance. Six Picture Control options create atmosphere and impact that can't be produced through camera settings alone and help you achieve a signature look in your images. Create light trail images or time-lapse movies with ease using new the Multiple Exposure Lighten.
Conveniently expandable - Compatible with many accessories
The DL series is designed to work in harmony with Nikon's total imaging system. A dedicated 24-pin hot shoe terminal works with Nikon Speedlights including the SB-5000, SB-700, SB-500 and SB-300. Add the optional Electronic Viewfinder and enjoy a glare-free high resolution view on an OLED panel with superb response speed and color rendering. You can also add a bayonet hood, 46mm screw-on lens filters and cases.
Wi-Fi Compatibility
This camera's built-in Wi-Fi capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone, iPad, and/or iPod touch or smart devices running on the Android operating system. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.
Specifications
Type
- Type: Compact Digital Camera
Image Sensor
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels): 20.8 million
- Image Sensor: CMOS sensor (Nikon CX format)
- Sensor Size: 13.2 mm x 8.8 mm
- Total Pixels: 23.27 million (approx.)
- Image Size (pixels): 5,584 x 3,712
Lens
- Lens: 2.8x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens
- Lens Focal Length: 6.7-18.5 mm (angle of view is equivalent to that of a lens with 18-50 mm focal length)
- Lens f/-number: f/1.8-2.8
- Lens Construction: 11 elements in 8 groups; One HRI [High Refractive Index] lens element, one ED lens element, four aspherical lens elements, 1 aspherical ED element, Nano Crystal Coat, fluorine coat
- Lens Zoom: 2.8 x
- Digital Zoom: Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 200 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
- Vibration Reduction: Dual Detect Optical VR with an effect of 4.0 or more stops, VR mode: NORMAL/ACTIVE, Electronic VR (for movies), Based on CIPA Standards, measured at the maximum telephoto position
- Aperture: Electromagnetic 7-blade iris diaphragm
Autofocus
- Autofocus (AF): Hybrid autofocus (phase-detection/contrast-detected AF)
- Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selection: Auto-area (auto selection from 41 focus areas); Face-priority; Single-point; Subject tracking
- Focus Range: [W]: Approx. 6 in. (15 cm.) to infinity; [T]: Approx. 1 ft. (30 cm.) to infinity; Macro Close-up mode: Approx. 1.18 in. (3 cm.) to infinity (wide position), or Approx. 7.8 in. (20 cm.) to infinity (telephoto position)
- Focus Lock: Yes
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points: 171 AF points - Hybrid AF
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder: DF-F1 EVF with 2,359,000-dot, tilting, diopter adjustment and Eye sensor (optional)
Monitor
- Monitor Size: 3.0 in. diagonal
- Monitor Type: OLED; Tilting (up to approx. 180 degrees, down to approx. 80 degrees) touch screen
- Monitor Resolution: 1,037,000 -dots
- Monitor Frame Coverage (shooting mode): 100% horizontal (Approx.); 100% vertical (Approx.) (compared to actual picture)
- Monitor Frame Coverage (playback mode): 100% horizontal (Approx.); 100% vertical (Approx.) (compared to actual picture)
- Touch Control: Yes
File System
- Storage Media: SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
- Storage File System: DCF, Exif 2.3 compliant
- Storage File Formats Still Images: JPEG, RAW (NEF) (Nikon's own format)
- Storage File Formats Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)
Movie
- 4K UHD 3,840x2,160/ 30p
- 4K UHD 3,840x2,160/ 25p
- Full HD: 1,920x1,080/ 60p
- Full HD: 1,920x1,080/ 50p
- Full HD: 1,920x1,080/ 30p
- Full HD: 1,920x1,080/ 25p
- HD: 1,280x720/ 60p
- HD: 1,280x720/ 50p
- HD: 1,280x720/ 30p
- HD: 1,280x720/ 25p
- Slow Motion: 1,920x1,080/ 120p
- Slow Motion: 1,280x720/ 240p
- Slow Motion: 800x296/ 400p
- Slow Motion: 400x144/ 1,200p
- Scene Mode Movie, Creative Mode movie, 4-second movie, Jump cut, Superlapse movie, Time-lapse movie, Motion Snapshot
Sensitivity
- ISO Sensitivity Low: ISO 160 - 6,400; ISO 6,400 (NR), 12,800, 12,800 (NR) (Available when using P, S, A, M mode)
- Lowest ISO Sensitivity: 160
- Highest ISO Sensitivity: 12,800
Exposure
- Exposure Metering: Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot
- Exposure Control: Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, Shutter-priority auto, Aperture-priority auto, Manual, Exposure bracketing
- Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto Mode, Creative Mode, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene Mode, User Settings
- Scene Modes: Bird Watching, Close-up, Food, HDR, Landscape, Multiple Exposure Lighten, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Selective Color, Sports
- In-Camera Image Editing: Copy, D-Lighting, Filter Effects, Perspective Control, Quick Effects, Quick Retouch, Resize, Rotate Image, Skin Softening, Small Picture
- Exposure Compensation: -3.0 - +3.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV (Still images); +3.0 - +5.0 EV/-5.0 - -3.0 EV in steps of 1 EV (Still images); - 3.0 - +3.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV (Movies)
White Balance
- White Balance: Auto 1, Auto 2, Choose Color Temp, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (x3), Incandescent, Preset Manual
Shutter
- Shutter: Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
- Shutter Speed: 1/16000-30 sec.
- Mechanical Shutter: 1/2000-30 sec.
- Electronic Shutter: 1/16000-30 sec.
- Timeshooting: Maximum 120 sec. (when M mode is set.)
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution: approx. 60 frames per second
- Continuous Shooting Options: Continuous, 10 fps, 20 fps with AE/AF/AWB Continuous, 30 fps, 60 fps with AE/AF/AWB locked on first frame; Continuous, 30 fps, 60 fps with AE/AF/AWB locked on first frame
- Self-timer: Can be selected from 10 or 2 seconds duration
Flash
- Accessory Shoe: ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts, safety lock, and terminal for electronic viewfinder (available separately)
- External Flash Shoe: ISO 518 hot-shoe
Interface
- Interface: Hi-Speed USB
- Interface Data Transfer Protocol: MTP, PTP
- HDMI Output: HDMI micro connector (Type D)
- I/O Terminal: Micro-USB connector (Hi-Speed USB)
- Wi-Fi Functionality: Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
Supported Languages
- Supported Languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Power
- Power Sources: EN-EL24 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (supplied)
- Charging Time: Approx. 3 hours when using EH-73P Charging AC Adapter and when no charge remains
- Battery / Batteries: EN-EL24 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge): 290 shots (CIPA), Movies: Approx. 55 minutes
Miscellaneous
- Tripod Socket: 1/4 (ISO 1222)
- Approx. Dimensions: 4.1 in. (106 mm) x 2.5 in. (63 mm) x 2.2 in. (57.5 mm) excluding projections
- Approx. Weight: 12.8 oz. (365 g) with battery and SD memory card
- Operating Environment: Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F), Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)
