Nikon today announced their newest top of the range DSLR, the D4.
Headline features are a massively improved video mode (no doubt to compete with Canon's lead in this area, though Nikon go on to trump them with features such as uncompressed HDMI output), support for the new XQD memory card format, a new Nikon-developed 16mp full frame FX sensor, a new MultiCAM 3500 51-point pixel AF module, and a new 91,000 pixel exposure metering system.
Going head-to-head with Canon's upcoming 1Dx ($7800), the new Nikon is priced at $5999.95 (UK price £4799.99).
It remains to be seen if using XQD is a good idea. Yes, it allows faster write times and is more robust than CF, but having dual slots of different formats isn't something I particularly like.
ISO range is the same as the D3s, with a perhaps less than expected range of 100 to 12,800, though expandable to 50 - 204,800. The D3s had a maximum expanded ISO of 102,400.
The 51-point AF module is now sensitive (at some points) down to f/8 and -2ev, from the D3s' f/5.6 and -1ev.
Video capability looks great, if that's your thing. Aside from the uncompressed output potential, the camera supports 30 and 24 fps at 1080p, along with 1.5x and 2.7x crop modes. The 2.7x crop is still at 1080p, and is interestingly the same size as Nikon's CX format sensors as used in the Nikon 1 range. The D4 can shoot at 60fps in 720p mode.
Spec list:
- 16.2mp Nikon-developed CMOS FX sensor
- Dust reduction system
- Dual slots (1x XQD, 1x CF Type 1)
- 100% viewfinder coverage, 0.70x magnification.
- Carbon fiber shutter rated at 400,000 cycles, max speed 1/8000s
- 1/250s flash sync speed
- 10fps shooting speed with full AF, 11fps with no AF
- 91,000-pixel exposure metering system
- ISO 100-12,800 (50-204,800 expanded)
- Multi-CAM 3500FX 51-point autofocus, down to f/8 and -2ev
- USB 3.0 interface
- New EN-EL18 battery, 2600 shots per charge
- 41.6oz (1180g) camera body only
- Illuminated function buttons
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Will the D4 be finding a place in your camera bag? Does it do enough to meet or beat the Canon 1Dx?
Press release
12 Comments
Nikon D4 seem same like older Nikon D3 ???
Is there same 36x24 chenno ?
Looks good, but I am waiting for the D800.
What about the D700 replacement? Waited so long!!!
Looks very interesting, looking to see what the D800 brings, and or an in-between the 700 and the 800... 36mp is to much..
Hope to see soon.. ready to up grade my D 300,
I think at most in three months must come the announcement of the D700 update, that I hope is not going to have 36 megapixels. Sixteen megapixels would be perfect.
Ah ! and you must be millionare to buy the new D4.
Millionaire? Why? at $6k it is about 25% cheaper than the Canon flagship. A few pro assignments should pay for it in no time. There are always rentals too.
For me the D700/800 is a better fit, but I don't think that the D4 is over priced at all. I am Betting that the D4x will have 36Mpixies for even more $$.
Wonder what will be the availability date...
Prefer a detachable battery pack
Well, you must not be millionare, but certainly 6000 dollars is a good amount of money for a poor "aficionado" like me. Paul, could you tell me why the D700/D800 is a better combo for you ? I have the D700 and I love it. Greetings.
Availability is mid-Feb. None of this Canon-style announce and then not ship for 6 months ;-)
Very nice camera! I hope D800 will have the same sensor!
I Just hope the D800 doesn't have this huge emphasis on video & also doesn't use the same overpriced card!! does Nikon not realise that photographers don't need video but just need the best possible image maker! What about including wireless capabilities? If eye fi can do it in an sd card then surely Nikon can add this in camera!