Nikon D4 Digital SLR Camera 2012
Nikon D4 Digital SLR Camera
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Nikon D4 Overview
Nikon D4 Specification
Nikon D4 Advantages
Nikon D4 Review
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Nikon D4 Digital SLR Camera 2012
Nikon D4 Overview
Enter the new flagship of Nikon's D-SLR lineup: D4. Engineered for professionals,
D4 strikes an ideal balance between resolution, sensor size, image processing and
ISO range. Its newly designed FX-format sensor and EXPEED3 processor enable
image capture up to 10 fps with full AE/AF performance and Full 1080p HD video.
Combine that with cutting-edge metering and AF systems, intelligently designed
controls, an ultra-rugged body and multiple connectivity options, and D4 liberates
the world's top-notch photographers and multimedia artists like never before.
With its newest professional digital SLR camera - the highly anticipated $6,000 D4 - Nikon takes aim at
slick video-shooting for sports, action and news photographers. Since Nikon released the radical video-
capturing D90 back in 2008, digital SLRs have infiltrated nearly every level of professional video
production.
The new Nikon D4 is an attempt to recapture the momentum of the video-shooting DSLR craze from
competitor Canon while adding significant upgrades to Nikon's D3 line. In the process, the D4 will
become Nikon's new flagship and its go-to model for sports, action, and news photographers. Picking up
the D4, it is immediately obvious that Nikon hasn't taken the D-series completely back to the drawing
board, instead favoring minor tweaks to an established design.
The D4 is lighter than the D3s, but it manages to offer an increased measure of control with the addition
of programmable joysticks. One of those is placed for exclusive use when holding the camera by its
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secondary grip, and the result is menu navigation that is streets ahead of the D3s. The Nikon D4 offers
an impressive array of high-end features for the professional user. Spending time with the camera, it's
also refreshing to see some of the basic features of video cameras that have eluded DSLRs in the past. It
seems silly that even something as simple as a headphone jack to monitor incoming sound has yet to
find its way into a DSLR. That is just one of the small touches Nikon has added to appeal to a growing
base of professional DSLR videographers. That isn't to say the still photographers have gone unnoticed;
indeed, they're still the D4's main audience, with subtle changes to the control scheme improving the
shooting experience dramatically.
It's a camera that, from the moment you pick it up, begs you to get out and shoot. It's also important to
note the technical improvements as well: speedy 10 frames per second capture at the full, 16.2-
megapixel resolution, a maximum ISO speed of 204,800, and full control of exposure while recording full
HD video. There are some setbacks - a 40% decrease in battery life compared to the D3s chief among
them - but overall the D4 is an impressive specimen to shoot with. We're not stretching when we say
that the Nikon D4 has the potential to be the best video-capable DSLR on the market. Can Nikon offer
the video quality to match that ambition? Can Nikon recapture the large share of the sports and action
photography/videography world that they've ceded to Canon? We'll have to get the D4 into our labs to
make a final judgement, but Nikon's latest looks like a sign that the company is finally willing to throw its
weight around. At the very least it's clear Nikon is ready to take the kind of risks that kicked off the
video-capable DSLR era in the first place.
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Nikon D4 Specification
Nikon has announced the Nikon D4 Specifications, its latest professional DSLR.
The 16MP full-frame camera is capable of shooting at 10 frames per second with
full autofocus. In addition to a host of ergonomic improvements, the Nikon D4
also sees the expansion of its video capabilities, to the extent that Nikon is
describing it as a ‘multi-media DSLR.’ The Nikon D4 gains an Ethernet port, a
91,000 pixel metering sensor and an uprated AF sensor that can work in lower
light and with smaller aperture lenses. Its sensitivity range can be expanded to the
equivalent of ISO 204,800 and adds illuminated controls to make it easier to work
in the low-light situations in which such a setting becomes useful. The Nikon D4
also becomes the first camera to make use of the XQD memory card format.
Nikon D4 Body type
Body type Large SLR”
Nikon D4 Sensor
Max resolution 4928 x 3280
Other resolutions 4096 x 2720, 4096 x 3280, 3696 x 2456, 3200 x 2128, 3072 x 2456,
3072 x 2040, 2464 x 1640, 2400 x 1592, 2048 x 1360, 2048 x 1640, 1600 x 1064
Image ratio w:h 5:4, 3:2
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Effective pixels 16.2 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors 16.6 megapixels
Sensor size Full frame (36 x 23.9 mm)
Sensor type CMOS
Processor Expeed 3
Nikon D4 Image
No ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (204800 with boost)
White balance presets 12
Custom white balance Yes (4)
Image stabilization No
Nikon D4 Optics & Focus
Autofocus
* Phase Detect
* Multi-area
* Selective single-point
* Tracking
* Single
* Continuous
* Live View
Digital zoom No
Manual focus Yes
Number of focus points 51
Lens mount Nikon F mount
Focal length multiplier
Nikon D4 Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 3.2″
Screen dots 921,000
Touch screen No
Live view Yes
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 %
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Viewfinder magnification 0.7×
Nikon D4 Photography features
Minimum shutter speed 30 sec
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 sec
Aperture priority Yes
Shutter priority Yes
Manual exposure mode Yes
Built-in flas No
External flash Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Continuous drive Yes (9 – 11 fps)
Self-timer Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Metering modes
* Multi
* Center-weighted
* Spot
Exposure compensation ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
AE Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV steps)
WB Bracketing Yes (2-9 frames in steps of 1, 2, or 3)
Nikon D4 Videography features
Format
* MPEG-4
* H.264
Microphone Mono
Speaker Mono
Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30,
25 fps)
Nikon D4 Storage
Storage types Compact Flash (Type I, XQD) x2
Storage included None
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Nikon D4 Connectivity
USB USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI Yes (Type C )
Wireless Optional
Remote control Yes (via ten-pin remote terminal)
Nikon D4 Physical
Environmentally sealed Yes (Water and dust resistant)
Battery Battery Pack
Battery description Lithium-Ion EN-EL18 rechargeable battery & charger
Weight (inc. batteries) 1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
Dimensions 160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58″ )
Nikon D4 Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Timelapse recording Yes (Playback speed 24x to 36000x ) ?
GPS Optional
GPS notes GP-1 or GPS device compliant with NMEA0183 version 2.01 or 3.01 (requires
optional MC-35 GPS adapter cord and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector)
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Nikon D4 Advantages
Nikon announces Nikon D4 yesterday which is the new Nikon flagship full frame
DSLR camera aiming for sports and wildlife photographers. D4 will replaces Nikon
D3 & D3S. Nikon D4 are improved in many ways compared to Nikon D3S. Let
checks on its advantages:
1. New 16 MP full frame sensor
It has 4 MP more than Nikon D3s, which means it is slightly bigger. It also has expanded ISO (50-
204800). However, I predict the best images will be produced between ISO 100 to 6400, the
same as what Nikon D3s can offer.
2. New EXPEED 3 sensor and fast continuous burst
EXPEED 3 sensor aids in overall performance such as camera responsiveness, AF speed, in
camera processing, etc. It also allows for faster continuous burst (up to 10 fps and 11 fps (with
exposure and focus locked).
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3. Two joysticks
Nikon replace traditional AEL-AFL button and gives way to two joysticks that appears similar to
Canon EOS cameras system. With the joysticks, changing setting like AF points will be a lot
faster because it allows diagonal moves.
4. Compact Flash & XQD memory card slots
D4 will have the new XQD memory card slot which is a new memory card standard that has
faster transfer rate & capacity compare to CF&SD. XQD card is relatively new. It is smaller in size
than CF card but bigger than SD card. Sony launches first XQD card with 32 GB capacity and
125mb/s write speed.
5. Enchanced durability
Shutter durability has been tested for 400,000 counts, an 100,000 improvement over Nikon
D3S, and 250 better than D700. Like its predecessors, D4 will be a tough camera, completely
weather-sealed.
There are some minor improvements/feature that you might like, for example built-in auto
HDR, backlit illuminated buttons, compatibility with Many Nikon legacy lenses and DX lenses,
2.7x Crop in video recording, improve 51 AF points auto focus with face recognition capability.
Nikon D4 is a great camera for people who is looking for the best camera for sports,
photojournalism, wildlife who wants fast cameras that do well in high ISO setting and harsh
environmental condition. For existing D3s & D700 users, you will get a slightly higher image
resolution and a faster camera. For D300 or D300s users, it will be a great upgrade.
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Nikon D4 Review
Here are some of my initial observations based on looking at sample video and
stills, reading comments sent to me by Nikon’s ad agency and then looking at the
public news releases and other early reviews by the few chosen who have actually
seen the camera.
1. It has a 16.2 MP CMOS sensor, with new EXPEED 3 image processor. Canon typically uses two
processors in such a camera. The Nikon’s EXPEED 3 configured with this new sensor is untested
by 99.999999% of us. It’s PROBABLY amazing. But we need to shoot the camera over a week or
two to find out. The sample pics look good.
2. The camera has a new bright LCD – should be amazing. We need to see how it works in
sunlight.
3. The new Nikon has an updated and untested autofocus system. It autofocuses with lenses as
slow as f/8 which gives it an on paper advantage over the new Canon 1DX. But the 1DX has
more cross-hair sensors spread further across the frame. Advantage nullified.
4. The D4 will likely be the new high priest of those who practice the “Religion of the low-light.”
Nikon has held about a stop advantage in low light performance for years over Canon and
there’s no reason to expect that won’t continue here – but at some point – just like megapixel
madness (Which USED to be the religion that most photographers practiced) we will have had
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enough with great low-light performance and be hoping the camera companies come up with
other or additional enhancements.
5. The video on this camera looks to be substantively improved. Again – I want to test for
myself, but the samples I’ve seen are impressive. I think it’s safe to say that Nikon and Canon
are now neck and neck in this department. Canon had the lead for a long time, but it seems
that Nikon is FINALLY taking video seriously. The addition of H.264/MPEG4 format is important
as are longer clip durations, the HDMI port and faster XQD memory card standard. These make
the D4 potentially very attractive for video shooters. We also see Nikon at least TRYING to get
the audio right – External mic input with manual levels and a headphone jack for audio
monitoring.
6. Interface refinements including backlit buttons – it took a camera manufacturer THIS LONG
to copy Apple’s idea??? Should have happened long ago.
7. 10BaseT Ethernet wired networking. Okay – not sure how I feel about this. I guess some folks
will think this cool but my reaction was “Hey Nikon 1998 called and wants its wired network
back.” How about WIFI? Anyone? Anyone? Yes you can add the WT-5 but why not build it in? I
asked the same of Canon back in October when they announced 10BaseT on the 1DX.
8. The new battery isn’t rated as high as the old D3 battery and is not backwards compatible. I
don’t get this one.
9. The price is $1000 higher than I paid for my D3s bodies. Why? Because they can. The ship
date promised is February. I’m skeptical of the ship date and also wonder if both Nikon and
Canon haven’t potentially priced themselves out of at least a portion of the market with the
steep price on such cameras.
I have no doubt, that barring some bizarre problem we can’t know about until there are lots of
these babies shipping, this will be an amazing camera. I would have preferred more actual
innovation, but with the problems caused by recent natural disasters in Japan that may be
unrealistic. Regarding the shipping date – you can bet that photographers credentialed for the
Olympics in February will have these cameras in hand to test before the Olympics. I seriously
doubt they’ll be widely available anywhere else for at least another month or even MANY
months after that. In other words, don’t hold your breath.
We can’t know if ANY new camera will perform up to the specs, but I think it’s safe to say the
Nikon faithful will be excited about the D4. I don’t see anything in the D4 that is likely to cause
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Canon shooters to want to jump ship and likewise, I don’t see anything in the 1DX that will
seduce Nikon shooters. Only time will tell.
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Nikon D4 Video
Here are interesting video about “Nikon D4 - video feature run through”
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