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Manufacturer: Nikon Inc. Part number: 25482
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- For Nikon devotees looking for the fastest body available, the D4 delivers.
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CNET editors' review
Nikon D4 (Body Only) price range: $5,996.95 - $5,999.99
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 07/16/2012
The good: Speed, a gazillion useful features, and excellent high-ISO-sensitivity photos are among the Nikon D4's standout qualities.
The bad: The camera's vertical and horizontal shooting experience could be a little more consistent.
The bottom line: For Nikon devotees looking for the fastest body available, the D4 delivers.
User reviews
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Great camera, but not perfect!
by GReardonXT on April 5, 2013
Pros: Please see in summary
Cons: Please see in summary
Summary: Everybody seems to praise the D4 over the top, so why only 4 stars from me? Simple put: for six grand, I expect a camera that is perfect for the ...
Summary: Everybody seems to praise the D4 over the top, so why only 4 stars from me? Simple put: for six grand, I expect a camera that is perfect for the current state of the art. The D4 is not. I agree with most of the positive aspects and won't repeat them here, so here are my 10 shortfalls from "perfect".
1) The ISO performance is *VASTLY* exaggerated. ISO performance is 1 to 1.5 stops better than the D700, which is 5 years older than this camera. For 5 years of development, I expected much more. Yes, you are able to take photos at 6400 ISO and they are perfectly usable for small prints (after the appropriate noise reduction), but for larger prints, I would not use anything higher than 3200 ISO, which is about the same noise as or a little less than the ISO 1600 setting on my old D700. Pixel size is smaller than the D700, so perhaps the improvement is more on the order of two stops, but still much less exciting than the over-hyped announcements. Yes, there is ISO 204000, but it (and the 102000) is utterly useless for anything, even the paradigm that a bad shot is better than none. The highest I would ever go for anything except a mug shot of a burglar, is ISO 12800, which also happens to be the official, highest recommended setting.
2) I absolutely LOVE the illumination of the buttons, because night photography is most of what I do. So, why are the (segregated into a shadowy area) view and delete buttons not illuminated? That would have been another $2?
3) No usable software. For six grand, why can Nikon not throw in a full version of Capture NX to impress us? That's some $50 cost, at the most. Better yet, bundle it with Lightroom and you'll lock the market!
4) The camera comes with a charger for two batteries, but, alas, only one battery included. A second battery would have been another ~$50 (if that much, $180 list price is a rip-off). And why in the world do we have to deal with a new, proprietary and unique battery design with every single camera? I loved sharing batteries between my D200 (now IR) and D700 cameras. Is it so difficult to keep design consistent?
5) Canon has an option for automatic long exposure noise reduction, which is NOT as long as the exposure itself, but rather half to 2/3 the time. That is innovation and is missing here, the 5D Mk II had it 4 years ago.
6) Live view is nicely implemented with a dedicated button, but still much less usable (much more noisy) than that of, e.g., Canon cameras (which are several years older). Canon cameras enable you to focus on stars in the night sky through live view. The D4 sees only noise.
7) The port to attach the remote control (or GPS) is still in the same awkward place that makes screwing the plug in a pain. That has been the case for 3 camera generations (D200/300-D700-D4). Does anyone at Nikon do usability studies?
8) No flash. Perfect for fill-flash and in situations when you don't have time to get the full flash out of the bag. I hear a thousand "professionals" scream that Pros don't use pop-up flash. Bogus! It's extremely useful and good enough to trigger the (professional) Nikon lighting system. With this huge camera, there is surely enough space.
9) Weight. Even though they shaved off some size and weight compared to the D3s, I am wondering why a Canon 5D Mk II is somewhere around half the size and weight. This beast is a pain (literally) to carry around, especially with the heavy full-frame lenses it requires. Lifting and carrying the D4-70-200mm combination is a gym-type workout. I think Nikon should focus on making weight loss a focus in the future.
10) Two different types of memory cards in the same camera. Enough said. Couldn't make up their minds, I guess.
Don't get me wrong, I love working with that camera, but for its price, I expect perfection, which is not delivered. Give me options 1 through 5 and I would post a simple "wow" here. Now it's only a "very nice".
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If you are a serious sports shooter this is your camera
by NikApl_guy on September 18, 2012
Pros: FAST, fast, and it's fast. It shoots fast, writes fast, and changing modes is fast, adjusting anything is fast.... this camera has everything you need - right in front of you. When you hold it - it just feels 'right'. Well done Nikon.
Cons: Wish the GPS was built in (I do not have the GPS adapter) - and it will be a great day when wifi transfer is built in - and wireless wifi remote control ability (via iPhone/iPad) is built in.
Summary: I've had this camera for a couple months. I was nervous about parting with that kind of money for a camera - there are several out there that have ...
Summary: I've had this camera for a couple months. I was nervous about parting with that kind of money for a camera - there are several out there that have great specs for a lot less - but once you have it in your hands and once you've used it for a while - you will be soooo happy you took the plunge. It is a pleasure to reach for everyday and it is a solid SOLID piece of equipment.
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A step above the rest...well done Nikon.
by golf007sd on September 2, 2012
Pros: Feel, functionality, performance, ability to focus in very very low light.
Cons: Nikon is no longer bundling in the XQD and reader.
Summary: If you are in the market for the best Pro-Level DSLR, the D4 is it. Stop holding yourself back and just do it. :D
Summary: If you are in the market for the best Pro-Level DSLR, the D4 is it. Stop holding yourself back and just do it. :D
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
- Part number: 25482
- Description: Enter the 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.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode,
with Movie recording - Resolution 16.2 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Total Pixels 16,600,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 16,200,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 23.9 x 36mm
- Field of View Crop Factor 1.0
- Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
- Sensor Features Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
- Image Processor EXPEED 3
- Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 51
- AE/AF Control Subject-tracking AF,
Dynamic-area AF,
3D-tracking AF,
Auto-area AF,
Face-priority AF - Digital Video Format MOV,
H.264 - Image Recording Format JPEG,
TIFF,
NEF (RAW),
RAW + JPEG - Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
- AV Interfaces HDMI
Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO 204800,
ISO 100-12800,
ISO 102400,
ISO 50,
ISO 25600,
ISO 51200,
ISO auto - Exposure Metering Color matrix III,
3D color matrix III,
Center-weighted,
Spot - Exposure Modes Bulb,
Automatic,
Shutter-priority,
Manual,
Aperture-priority - Shooting Programs Portrait,
Landscape - Special Effects Portrait,
Landscape,
Miniature,
Selective Color,
Vivid,
Fisheye,
Neutral,
Monochrome,
Image Overlay,
Color outline,
Color sketch - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Sunlight,
Shade,
2500K - 10000K,
Fluorescent,
Incandescent,
Cloudy,
Flash - Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 9 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
- White Balance Bracketing Yes
- X-sync Speed 1/250 sec
- Exposure Range EV -1-20 ( ISO 100 )
Lens System
- Lens System Mounting Nikon F
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in
- Flash Modes Auto mode,
Red-eye reduction,
Front curtain sync,
Slow synchro,
Rear curtain sync,
Red-eye reduction with slow synchro mode Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 10 frames per second,
11 frames per second - Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec,
5 sec,
20 sec - Flash Terminal PC terminal,
Hot shoe - Additional Features Display brightness control,
HDR image enhancement technology,
Mirror lock,
In-camera red-eye removal,
Audio recording,
Depth-of-field preview button,
Resizing an image,
Cropping an image,
In-camera RAW processing,
Subject tracking technology,
Exif Print support,
Distortion control,
Perspective control,
Wi-Fi ready,
Active D-Lighting technology,
DPOF support,
GPS ready,
Face detection,
Time-Lapse recording,
Advanced Scene Recognition System,
IPTC information embedding,
Multi-area Mode Full HD D-movie function,
Digital level meter,
Digital noise reduction,
Histogram display,
Automatic display brightness adjustment,
Highlight point display,
Camera orientation detection,
In-camera movie editing,
LCD live view mode,
PictBridge support,
Takes photos while movie recording,
1080p Full HD movie recording,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Direct print,
Back-lit buttons Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
- Field Coverage 100%
- Magnification 0.70x
- Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
Display
- Type 3.2 in LCD display
- Display Features Built-in
Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Hi-Speed USB,
1 x HDMI output,
1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ),
1 x Microphone ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ),
1 x Remote control,
1 x Network ( RJ-45 ) Software
- Software Nikon ViewNX 2,
Drivers & Utilities System Requirements for PC Connection
- Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
- Included Accessories Battery charger,
Cable clip,
USB cable,
Body cap,
Neck strap,
Shoe cap - Body Material Magnesium alloy
Battery
- Supported Battery Nikon EN-EL18
- Supported Battery 1 x Nikon EN-EL18 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
- Battery Life Details Photo shooting
Memory / Storage
- Supported Memory Cards CompactFlash,
XQD Memory Card - Image Storage JPEG,
TIFF 4928 x 3280 - FX format,
RAW 3696 x 2456 - FX format,
2464 x 1640 - FX format,
4096 x 2720 - 1.2x crop,
3072 x 2040 - 1.2x crop,
2048 x 1360 - 1.2x crop,
3200 x 2128 - DX format,
2400 x 1592 - DX format,
1600 x 1064 - DX format,
4096 x 3280 - 5:4,
3072 x 2456 - 5:4,
2048 x 1640 - 5:4,
4928 x 2768 - FX-format in movie live view mode (16:9),
3696 x 2456 - FX-format in movie live view mode (16:9),
2464 x 1384 - FX-format in movie live view mode (16:9),
3200 x 1792 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9),
2400 x 1344 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9),
1600 x 896 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9),
4928 x 3280 - FX-format in movie live view mode (3:2),
3696 x 2456 - FX-format in movie live view mode (3:2),
2464 x 1640 - FX-format in movie live view mode (3:2),
3200 x 2128 - DX-format in movie live view mode (3:2),
2400 x 1592 - DX-format in movie live view mode (3:2),
1600 x 1064 - DX-format in movie live view mode (3:2) - Video Capture MOV - 1920 x 1080,
MOV - 1920 x 1080,
MOV - 1920 x 1080,
MOV - 1280 x 720,
MOV - 1280 x 720,
MOV - 1280 x 720,
MOV - 1280 x 720,
MOV - 640 x 424,
MOV - 640 x 424 Dimensions & Weight
- Width 6.3 in
- Depth 3.6 in
- Height 6.2 in
- Weight 2.6 lbs
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 0 - 85% (non-condensing)
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