Nikon D4
Camera summary
The Nikon D4, made by Nikon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Jan. 6, 2012. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 204800. Well, that's what I call a night vision camera, its ISO will allow you to work practically in conditions were light is poor, practically darkness, way to go, especially if you enjoy night photography.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
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| Autofocus specs |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
2.7 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.5 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D3S, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon D3S
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D4s, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D4s
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 51 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 2600 shots per charge with the included EN-EL18 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Autofocus specs |
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| Af center | Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
| Af Face detection | No |
| Af live view | Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
| Af touch | No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | 15 |
| Number of focus points | 51 |
Connectivity |
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| HDMI | Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Optional |
| DXO color depth | 24.7 |
| DXO dynamic range | 13.1 |
| DXO low light ISO | 2965.0 |
| DXO overall score | 89.0 |
Exposure mode |
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| AF area | No |
| average | No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
| partial | No |
| spot | Yes |
General |
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| AKA | - |
| announced | Jan. 6, 2012 |
| Body type | Large SLR |
| brand | Nikon |
| msrp | $2,949.95 |
| model | Nikon D4 |
| predecessor model | Nikon D3S |
Lense |
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| Focal length multiplier | 1× |
| Lens mount | Nikon F |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Macro focus range | - |
| Number of lenses | 316 |
Other features |
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| GPS | Optional |
| Self-timer | Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) |
| Storage slots | 2 |
| Storage type | CompactFlash, XQD |
| Timelapse recording | No |
Photography features |
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| AE bracketing | Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync |
| Flash range | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 11.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Physical |
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| Battery life | 2600 shots |
| Battery model | EN-EL18 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
| Dust proof | No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
| Physical dimensions | 160 x 157 x 91mm |
| Shock proof | No |
| Water proof | No |
| Weight | 1340 grs |
Screen |
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| Live view | Yes |
| Screen resolution | 921 |
| Screen size | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
Sensor |
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| Max boosted ISO | 204800 |
| Max image resolution | 4928 x 3280 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
| Sensor area | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 23.9 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 16 |
| Sensor size | Full frame |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
Headphone port |
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| Headphone port | Yes |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Viewfinder |
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| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder |