Nikon D4

	Nikon D4
Type:	professional full frame DSLR
Lens connection :	Nikon F bayonet , AF-D
Image sensor :	CMOS
Sensor size:	36 mm × 23.9 mm
Resolution :	16.6 megapixels total; 16.2 megapixels effective
Image size:	4,928 × 3,280 (FX, 36 × 24) 4,096 × 2,720 (1.2 ×, 30 × 20) 3,200 × 2,128 (DX, 24 × 16)
Pixel pitch (µm) :	7.2
Format factor :	1 in FX format (1.5 in DX format)
File formats :	RAW / NEF (12 or 14 bit), TIFF , JPEG
Exposure index :	100–12,800 (expandable to 50–204,800)
Release delay :	42 ms
Viewfinder :	SLR
Field of view :	100%
Enlargement:	0.7 ×
Screen :	TFT-LCD
Size:	8 cm (3.15 ")
Resolution:	640 × 480 pixels (307,200 pixels), 267 ppi
Operating modes:	manually (M), aperture priority mode (A), auto iris (S), automatic program (P)
Frame rate :	10 fps, 11 fps without renewed focus or exposure metering
Number of continuous exposures:	200 JPEG images
Auto focus (AF) :	Nikon Multi-CAM 3500 FX
AF points:	51 measuring fields, 15 cross-type sensors, subject recognition
AF measuring range:	−2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 ° C)
AF modes:	Individual field control, dynamic measuring field control (9, 21 or 51 measuring fields), 3D tracking, automatic measuring field control
Exposure metering :	3D color matrix measurement III with 91,000 pixel RGB sensor, spot measurement, center-weighted integral measurement
Measuring range:	−1 to 20 EV (matrix or center-weighted metering), 2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
Correction :	± 5 EV
Closure :	electronically controlled, vertically running focal plane shutter made of KFK , designed for 400,000 exposures
Shutter speed :	1 / 8,000 s to 30 s, bulb long exposure
Lightning :	only external
Flash control:	iTTL automatic flash
Lightning connection :	Hot shoe, ISO 518
Synchronization :	1/250 s
Exposure compensation :	-3 to +1 EV
Storage media :	1 × CompactFlash I; 1 × XQD
Data interface :	USB 2.0, HDMI , Ethernet
Power supply:	Nikon EN EL18 lithium-ion battery (2,000 mAh; 10.8 V), mains adapter EH-6 (accessory)
Dimensions:	156.5 mm × 160 mm × 90.5 mm
Weight:	1,180 g (camera body only), 1,340 g (with battery and a memory card)
Additions:	Image sensor cleaning

The Nikon D4 is a digital SLR camera from the Japanese manufacturer Nikon , which was launched in February 2012. It was designed for professional use.

technical features

What is new about the D4 compared to the D3 is essentially the video function in Full HD format at 30 fps and 720p at 60 fps. Instead of two CompactFlash cards as in the previous models, one of the two slots in the D4 corresponds to the XQD memory card standard , which - important for videos - allows much faster data flows. Further innovations in the hardware are sensor cleaning and an "Info" button for quickly displaying the most important settings on the screen. The 16,2- megapixels - full frame - image sensor enables shooting with 4928 × 3280 pixels is clearly sensitive to light and therefore less noise than the sensor of the D3.

In addition, there are firmware innovations such as HDRI generation from series of exposures , flash exposure correction from the camera or the option to switch the automatic ISO adjustment on and off using the setting wheel - a function that you are still looking for in the depths of the menu on the D3 had to. Appearance, weight and handling are largely identical to the D3 and its successor, the D5 .

equipment

Connections of the Nikon D4 (s)

Network connections

With the manufacturer's own WT-4 and WT-5 transmitter units , the camera supports data transmission via WLAN and Ethernet . An RJ-45 connection connects the camera to the Ethernet via cable, which enables various services (image transmission via FTP protocol, remote control via camera control, HTTP server or synchronized triggering of several cameras) in the LAN.

Flash units

The camera is compatible with all flash units that support Nikon iTTL flash exposure.

Lenses

All lenses with a Nikon F bayonet that have at least an aperture transmission according to the Ai standard can be used on the camera . AI lenses only work in manual or aperture priority mode.

GPS connection

The camera has a combined interface for cable release and GPS receiver like the manufacturer's own Nikon GP-1 module . It enables easy geotagging of JPEG and NEF files. In addition to the GPS data, the GPS interface also processes compass information ( heading ). Third party modules use this function.

Nikon D4S model

Camera model D4S

In March 2014, the manufacturer introduced the enhanced model Nikon D4S . A feature that has changed compared to the original model is exposure metering and autofocus for every single shot, even with fast series of images. The model has the following features, among others:

Exposure index from ISO 100–25,600, expandable to ISO 50–409,600
Continuous shooting speed of 11 frames per second, with auto focus and exposure metering working for each individual shot
Full HD video at 60 fps
Smaller size RAW files ( S-RAW )
Ethernet connection with 1000 Mbit / s
Battery type EN-EL18a for up to 3020 releases per battery charge
EXPEED-4 processor

When ready for operation, the camera weighs 1.35 kilograms (without lens).

Web links

Commons : Nikon D4 - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Commons : Nikon D4S - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

↑ Nikon D4 digital single lens reflex camera - technical data. (PDF; 1.2 MB) Nikon, January 6, 2012, accessed January 6, 2012 .
↑ Nikon (among other manufacturers) gives the sub-pixels instead of the number of pixels, i.e. H. counts the red, green and blue sub-pixels individually. The manufacturer therefore specifies the rear display with 307,200 [pixels] × 3 [colors] = 921,600 [sub-pixels] or approx. 921,000 points.
↑ Nikon D4 overview. Dpreview.com Limited, January 6, 2012, accessed January 6, 2012 .
↑ Specification of the model D4 on the manufacturer's website. Nikon, accessed January 13, 2015 .
↑ Manual network overview
↑ Product page GP-1 at Nikon.de accessed on April 4, 2012
↑ Comparison of different geotaggers for Nikon DSLR at gps-camera.eu accessed on April 4, 2012
↑ Specification of the D4S model on the manufacturer's website. Nikon, accessed January 13, 2015 .

[1] Nikon D4 digital single lens reflex camera - technical data. (PDF; 1.2 MB) Nikon, January 6, 2012, accessed January 6, 2012 .

[2] Nikon (among other manufacturers) gives the sub-pixels instead of the number of pixels, i.e. H. counts the red, green and blue sub-pixels individually. The manufacturer therefore specifies the rear display with 307,200 [pixels] × 3 [colors] = 921,600 [sub-pixels] or approx. 921,000 points.

[3] Nikon D4 overview. Dpreview.com Limited, January 6, 2012, accessed January 6, 2012 .

[4] Specification of the model D4 on the manufacturer's website. Nikon, accessed January 13, 2015 .

[5] Manual network overview

[6] Product page GP-1 at Nikon.de accessed on April 4, 2012

[7] Comparison of different geotaggers for Nikon DSLR at gps-camera.eu accessed on April 4, 2012

[8] Specification of the D4S model on the manufacturer's website. Nikon, accessed January 13, 2015 .