Nikon D4 Digital SLR Camera
Nikon D4 Digital SLR Camera
This new flagship offers speed and accuracy with a 16.2 MP FX-format CMOS sensor, 10 fps continuous shooting, a 91,000-Pixel RGB sensor and Advanced SRS, improved 51 point AF System, ISO expanded to 204,800 and 1080p video at 30p with stereo sound.
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Overview / Product Description
This new flagship offers speed and accuracy with a 16.2 MP FX-format CMOS sensor, 10 fps continuous shooting, a 91,000-Pixel RGB sensor and Advanced SRS, improved 51 point AF System, ISO expanded to 204,800 and 1080p video at 30p with stereo sound.
Nikon D4 Underwater Video Review - by Sterling Zumbrunn from Digital Shootout on Vimeo.
Enter the new flagship of Nikons 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 worlds top-notch photographers and multimedia artists like never before.
Catch moments others miss
Speed and accuracy in total harmony
D4 offers a level of speed and accuracy that will redefine your notion of the fleeting moment. A carefully selected FX-format 16.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor is paired with Nikons powerful EXPEED3 image processor for stunning stills up to 11 fps. A 91,000-Pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering III sensor partners with Nikons Advanced SRS to deliver unmatched accuracy in every frame. Add a faster, more responsive 51-point AF system for a camera that can keep pace with you.
Stunning images every time
Superior quality you expect from Nikon
What are speed and accuracy without image quality? Nikons FX-format (36.0mm x 23.9mm) CMOS image sensor delivers 16.2 effective megapixels of resolution for exquisite detail. Each of this remarkable sensors 7.3-micron pixels is designed to collect maximum light to produce stunning images and video across D4s broad ISO range of 100 to 12,800 (expandable down to 50 and up to 204,800). Expect the highest image quality in bright and dark shooting. Plus, EXPEED3 image processing yields the most faithful colors, tones and a wide dynamic range.
Enhance stories with HD video
Broadcast-quality and outstanding control
When an assignment calls for broadcast-quality video and audio, D4 is ready. Choose from three Multi-area mode Full HD D-Movie (1080p) video formats: FX, DX or the new 2.7x Crop modeall at 16:9 aspect ratio. Manual exposure control helps keep the same look from start to finish. Built-in HDMI lets you view footage on an external monitor or record uncompressed 8-bit 4.2.2 footage directly to an external recording device. Even take 2MP stills simultaneously while filming. Attach the ME-1 Stereo Microphone and record high fidelity audio with minimal camera noise. On-screen audio level indicators and a headphone jack help you monitor and adjust audio in 20 incremental steps. D4 takes you from inspiring still to amazing videos with ease.
Complete control and comfort
Designed for an efficient workflow
D4s remarkable design is the culmination of photographer feedback and Nikon innovation. Adjust AF and AF Area modes without moving your eye from the viewfinder. Quickly select AF points with a new joystick style sub-selectorpositioned for both horizontal and vertical shooting. In low-light, all operation buttons and dials are beautifully backlit. Two media card slots offer flexibility and control. Built-in wired LAN and the optional WT-5A Wireless Transmitter enable secure, high-speed file transmission as well as remote camera functionality. Simply put, D4 was built to meet professional demands.
Expand your opportunities
Nikon imaging system compatibility
Draw on the full potential of D4: world-renowned NIKKOR lenses, the Nikon Creative Lighting System, Speedlights, accessories and software. Each impressive FX and DX lens in the NIKKOR lineup is fully tested to deliver sharpness, accuracy and reliability. Bring studio quality lighting to assignments with Nikon Speedlights. Only Nikon offers i-TTL (Intelligent Through The Lens) flash control, which allows Nikon Speedlights to access extensive exposure and metering data from D4 to provide unprecedented levels of flash precision and performance. Nikons professional imaging software, and a robust line of compatible accessories will help you expand your capabilities.
Never miss a deadline
- The WT-5A Wireless Transmitter is designed for use with the Nikon D4 D-SLR camera
- When the world is waiting, being the first to publish makes all the difference. Nikons powerful new wireless transmitter, WT-5A, attaches directly to D4 to securely and quickly transfer files.
- HTTP Mode: Now you can use the web browser on your iPhone and/or iPad** to operate camera controls or begin Live View shooting, including starting and stopping HD video and more.
- Image Transmission Mode: Transmit images to an FTP server or computer two times faster than the Nikon WT-4A.
- PC Mode: Operate the D4 via Camera Control Pro 2. From one master camera, simultaneously release up to ten remote D4/WT-5A combinations.
New 51-point AF system
Nikons new advanced AF sensor uses 51 strategically placed AF points for faster focus operation by working together like a net to capture moving subjects or individually for pinpoint accuracy. Each of the 51 selectable AF points delivers fast and accurate AF detection to a low light level of -2 EV (ISO 100, 20_ C) with every compatible AF NIKKOR lens
Rich image previewing
D4s beautiful 3.2-inch, 921,000-dot LCD includes an ambient brightness sensor for maximum visibility and crisp playback, menu adjustment and Live View shooting. Quickly enlarge images and videos up to 46x for spot focus confirmationcrucial for high-resolution shooting.
Our most rugged body yet
To sustain peak performance in the most demanding environments, D4s body, exterior and mirror box are comprised of strong yet lightweight magnesium alloy. Thorough measures are taken to seal and protect against invasive moisture, dust and electromagnetic interference.
Dual memory card slots (CF and XQD)
Dual memory card slots (one CF and one XQD) Record two full cards of data, the same still image data on both cards for instant backup, RAW on one card and JPEG on the other or transfer data from one card to another. You can even designate one slot for data-heavy HD video recording.
Additional Features
AF detection up to f/8
D4 aligns its 15 cross-type sensors in the center to detect contrast for both vertical and horizontal lines with lenses f/5.6 or faster. The five central points and three points to the left and right of them in the middle line are compatible with f/8.
Multi-Area Full HD D-Movie Video Recording Modes
FX-format renders exquisitely shallow depth of field and wide-angle shooting. DX-format offers a 1.5x crop of the lens focal length, and 1920x1080 Crop format gives you a 2.7x angle of viewideal for extending lens reach when you cant get close enough.
91,000-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering III with Advanced SRS
Face detection using the optical viewfinder and detailed scene analysis using the 91,000-pixel RGB sensor enables superior auto exposure, auto white balance, AF performance and i-TTL flash exposure.
Built-in HDR
Combine two exposures at up to 3EV to create a single image revealing an extremely wide dynamic range but with less noise and richer color gradation than ever before.
Two-axis Virtual Horizon indicator
Determine if the camera is levelhorizontally or forwardthrough the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
New mirror balancer
Minimizes the bounce of the mirrors down movement, extending viewing time and allowing more time for AF operationone reason D4 achieves AF and focus tracking even during high-speed continuous shooting.
Intelligent power management
Expect greater operating efficiency thanks to a new, small, high-capacity EN-EL 18 rechargeable Li-ion battery that can deliver up to approximately 2,600 images* per charge.
*Based on CIPA Standard.
View simultaneous Live View output on external monitors and record uncompressed video via HDMI terminal
Check video recording on the cameras LCD and external monitor simultaneously; ideal for focus pullers and camera operators. When the highest possible image quality is required, you can bypass memory cards and record uncompressed footage directly from the image sensor onto an external recording device.
Time lapse shooting
Set intervals and frame rates in order to dramatically relay slow-moving activity at dramatic speeds. D4 lets you shoot time-lapse photography with replay rates from 24 to 36,000 times faster than normal and save them as movie files.
Two Live View shooting modes
Photography Live View and Movie Live View modes add flexibility; exposure, white balance, monitor hue, histogram, focus mode, AF area mode and focusing accuracy are easily confirmed.
Dedicated Nikon Picture Control button
Quickly access six preset picture control optionsStandard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Landscape and Portraitand up to nine customizable settings with a single button.
400,000-cycle tested shutter
For the utmost reliability and rigorous performance, D4s shutter has been tested on fully assembled cameras for 400,000 cycles at extreme continuous burst rates.
Self-diagnostic shutter monitor
Should any shutter variance be detected, D4 automatically corrects and adjusts between the actual shutter speed and correct shutter speed to sustain precision shutter operation throughout the mechanisms lifespan.
Specifications
- Lens Mount Nikon: F bayonet mount
- Effective Pixels: 16.2 million
- Sensor Size: 36.0mm x 23.9mm
- Image Sensor: Format FX
- Image Sensor: Type CMOS
- Total Pixels: 16.6 million
- Dust-reduction system:
- Image sensor cleaning
- Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
- Dust-Off Reference Photo: Yes
- Image Area (pixels)
- FX-format
- (L) 4.928 _ 3,280
- (M) 3,696 _ 2,456
- (S) 2,464 _ 1,640
- 1:2 format (30 x 20)
- (L) 4,096 _ 2,720
- (M) 3,072 _ 2,040
- (S) 2,048 _ 1,360
- 5:4 format (30 x 24)
- (L) 4,096 _ 3,280
- (M) 3,072 _ 2,456
- (S) 2,048 _ 1,640
- DX-format
- (L) 3,200 _ 2,128
- (M) 2,400 _ 1,592
- (S) 1,600 _ 1,064
- File Format Still Images
- JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
- JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression
- NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
- TIFF (RGB)
- Picture Control
- Landscape
- Monochrome
- Neutral
- Portrait
- Standard
- User-customizable Settings
- Vivid
- Storage Media
- CompactFlash (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
- XQD Type Memory
- Card Slot: 1 CompactFlash (CF) card and 1 XQD memory type card
- File System
- Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
- DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
- EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
- PictBridge
- Viewfinder Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage
- FX (36x24): 100% Horizontal and 100% Vertical Approx.
- 1.2x (30x20): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx.
- DX (24x16): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx.
- 5:4 (30x24): 97% horizontal and 100% vertical Approx.
- Viewfinder Magnification 0.70x Approx.
- Viewfinder Eyepoint 18mm (-1.0m_)
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m_)
- Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
- Reflex Mirror Quick-return type
- Lens Aperture Instant-return type
- Depth-of-field Control Yes
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
- AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible
- Metering with AI lenses
- Compatible Lenses
- AF NIKKOR, including type G and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC Micro-NIKKOR lenses and DX lenses (using DX 24 x 16 1.5x image area)
- AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only)
- Shutter type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
- Fastest Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed 30 sec.
- Flash Sync Speed
- Up to 1/250 sec.
- Synchronizes with shutter at 1/250s or slower
- Bulb Shutter Setting Yes
- Shutter Release Modes
- Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-10 frames per second
- Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 10 frames per second; 11 with AE/AF locked on first frame
- Mirror-up [Mup] mode
- Quiet Shutter Release
- Self-timer mode
- Single-frame [S] mode
- Continuous Shooting Options
- FX-format
- CH: Up to 10/11 frames per second
- CL: Up to 10 frames per second
- 5:4 format
- CH: Up to 10/11 frames per second
- CL: Up to 10 frames per second
- DX-format
- CH: Up to 10/11 frames per second
- CL: Up to 10 frames per second
- 1:2 format
- CH: Up to 10/11 frames per second
- CL: Up to 10 frames per second
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
- 10 frames per second
- 11 frames per second (AE/AF Locked)
- Self-timer 2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering System TTL exposure metering using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor
- Metering Method
- Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12mm circle in center of frame
- Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses)
- Spot: Meters 4mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
- Metering Range
- -1 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering)
- 2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
- Exposure Meter Coupling CPU, AI
- Exposure Modes
- Aperture-Priority (A)
- Manual (M)
- Programmed auto with flexible program (P)
- Shutter-Priority (S)
- Exposure Compensation 5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
- Exposure Bracketing 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
- Exposure Lock Yes
- Mirror Lock Up Yes
- ISO Sensitivity
- ISO 100 - 12,800
- Lo-1 (ISO 50)
- Hi-4 (ISO 204,800)
- Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity 100
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity 12,800
- Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent)
- Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity HI-4 (ISO 204,800 equivalent)
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
- Hi-1 (ISO-25,600 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
- Hi-2, (ISO-51,200 equivalent), 1 EV
- Hi-3, (ISO-102,400 equivalent), 1 EV
- Hi-4 (ISO-204,800 equivalent) in 1 EV
- Long Exposure Noise Reduction Yes
- High ISO Noise Reduction
- Low
- Normal
- High
- Off
- Active D-Lighting
- Auto
- Extra High
- High
- Normal
- Low
- On
- D-Lighting Bracketing
- 2 frames using selected value for one frame
- 35 frames using preset values for all frames
- Single-point AF Mode Yes
- Dynamic AF Mode Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
- Auto-area AF Mode Yes
- Autofocus System Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
- Detection Range -2 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68_F/20_C)
- Lens Servo
- Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
- Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
- AF-area mode
- 9, 21 or 51 point Dynamic-area AF
- Auto-area AF
- Single-point AF
- 3D-tracking (51 points)
- Focus Lock Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
- Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
- Focus Modes
- Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
- Continuous-servo (AF-C)
- Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only
- Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
- Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
- Normal area
- Single-servo AF (AF-S)
- Wide area
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points 51
- Autofocus Sensitivity -2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20_C/68_F)
- Autofocus Fine Tune Yes
- Flash Bracketing 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
- X-Sync Speed 1/250
- Top FP High Speed Sync Up to 1/8000
- Flash Control TTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with SB-910,SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
- Flash Sync Modes
- Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported
- Front-curtain sync (normal)
- Rear-curtain sync
- Red-eye reduction
- Red-eye reduction with slow sync
- Slow rear-curtain sync
- Slow sync
- Flash Compensation -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
- Flash-ready indicator Lights when optional flash unit such as SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, SB-400, SB-R200 is fully charged
- Accessory Shoe Yes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) CLS Supported
- Flash Sync Terminal Yes
- White Balance
- Auto (2 types)
- Choose color temperature (2500K10000K)
- Cloudy
- Direct Sunlight
- Flash
- Fluorescent (7 types)
- Incandescent
- Preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored)
- Shade
- White Balance Bracketing 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
- Live View Shooting
- Photography Live View Mode
- Movie Live View Mode
- Live View Lens servo
- Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
- Manual focus (MF)
- Live View AF-area mode
- Face-priority AF
- Wide-area AF
- Normal-area AF
- Subject-tracking AF
- Live View Autofocus Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
- Movie Metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
- Movie Maximum recording time
- 20 minutes at 24p
- 29 minutes 59 seconds at 30p
- Movie File Format MOV
- Movie Video Compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
- Movie Audio recording format Linear PCM
- Movie HD
- 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
- HD 1,920_1,080 / 24 fps
- HD 1,280_720 / 30 fps
- HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps
- Movie Audio
- Built-in microphone, monaural
- External stereo microphone (optional)
- Monitor Size 3.2 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution 921,000 Dots
- Monitor Type Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
- Monitor Angle of View 170-degree wide-viewing angle
- Monitor Adjustments Brightness, 5 levels
- Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
- Yes
- Also visible in LiveView Modes
- Also visible in Viewfinder
- Playback Functions
- Auto Image Rotation
- Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar)
- GPS data display
- Highlights
- Histogram Display
- Image Comment
- IPTC information embedding and display
- Movie Playback
- Movie Slideshow
- Photo information
- Playback with Zoom
- Slideshow
- Voice Memo
- In-Camera Image Editing
- Color Balance
- Color Outline
- Color Sketch
- D-Lighting
- Distortion Control
- Edit Movie
- Filter Effects
- Fisheye
- Image Overlay
- Miniature Effect
- Monochrome
- NEF (RAW) Processing
- Perspective Control
- Quick Retouch
- Red-eye Correction
- Resize
- Selective Color
- Side-by-Side Comparison
- Straighten
- Trim
- Image Comment Yes
- Interface
- HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
- Headphone Connector
- NTSC
- Stereo Microphone Input
- Super Speed USB 2.0
- Wi-Fi Functionality
- Eye-Fi Compatible
- WT-5A
- WT-4A
- GPS GP-1 GPS unit
- Save/Load Camera settings Yes
- Total custom Settings 58
- My Menu Yes with customization
- Recent Settings Yes
- Supported Languages
- Arabic
- Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Norweigan
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Thai
- Turkish
- Ukrainian
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings Yes
- World Time Setting Yes
- Battery / Batteries EN-EL18 Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge) 2,600 Battery Life (shots per charge) (CIPA)
- AC Adapter
- EH-6b AC Adapter
- Requires EP-6 Power Supply Connector
- Battery Charger MH-26 Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
- Approx. Dimensions
- Width 6.3 in. (160mm)
- Height 6.2 in. (156.5mm)
- Depth 3.6 in. (90.5mm)
- Approx. Weight 41.6 oz. (1180g) - camera body only
- Operating Environment 040 _C (+32104 _F)
- Supplied Software ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
- Supplied Accessories
- AN-DC7 strap
- EN-EL18 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-26 Battery Charger
- UC-E15 USB Cable
- USB Cable Clip
- BF-1B Body Cap
- BS-2 Accessory Shoe Cover
- UF-2 Connector cover for stereo mini plug cable
- UF-1 Connector cover for USB cable
- Nikon View NX2 CD ROM
- Transmitter Utility CD
- *SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
- **Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
- ***Refer to the product manual or the Compatible Lenses Specification for additional details.