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Nikon Unveils New D4 Flagship D-SLR
Greg Tarr
Released : Tuesday, January 10, 2012 12:01 AM
The Nikon D4, which is slated for February availability at a $6,000 suggested retail, will offer a full-frame 16.2-megapixel full-format CMOS image sensor that will shoot full-resolution images at up to a 10 fps rate.
The camera is also one of the first to support the new XQD Compact Flash memory card format, and will also offer a second card for more conventional CF cards.
The Nikon D4 has improved low-light performance, with an ISO range from 100 to 102,400 which can be expanded to 50 to 204,800 for both movies and stills.
The D4 also improves on the D3's color matrix metering system with a third-generation 91,000-pixel RGB metering sensor.
The unit takes the AF mode select switch from the D7000 and uses improved 51-point AF points with 9 cross-type sensor and a beefed up AF module allowing focus with an f/8 lens and faster (up from f/5.6). The AF detection range is now down to EV-2.0
The viewfinder features a full pentaprism with a 100 percent field of view.
The video section will record pixel-for-pixel Full-HD 1080p resolution with selections for 30p and 24p frame rates in this iteration, and 720p at up to 60p for slow-motion work. The camera now includes support for the H.264 B frame compression scheme.
The camera uses contrast detect AF in movie recording and features a low-pass filter optimized to maximize sharpness of HD video, meaning greater noise reduction when shooting full-frame movies.
Function buttons are illuminated this year, and a dedicated video button (user re-assignable) is added near the shutter button.
The D4 supports WTSA wireless control using the optional Nikon WT-5 wireless transmitter, and features an integrated Ethernet port and HDMI output enabling output of uncompressed video.
The D4 also introduces face detection/recognition into the flagship series
Another new feature is smooth aperture control for use while shooting video.
At the same time, the company introduced the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G FX format lens ($500 suggested retail).
The company said the D4 is not being produced in Thailand will not have production issues from the recent flooding situation there. But whether the company will have enough supply to meet the expected demand from Nikon-aligned professional photographers and converts remains to be seen.
2012 International Press Telecommunications Council
Greg Tarr
Released : Tuesday, January 10, 2012 12:01 AM
The Nikon D4, which is slated for February availability at a $6,000 suggested retail, will offer a full-frame 16.2-megapixel full-format CMOS image sensor that will shoot full-resolution images at up to a 10 fps rate.
The camera is also one of the first to support the new XQD Compact Flash memory card format, and will also offer a second card for more conventional CF cards.
The Nikon D4 has improved low-light performance, with an ISO range from 100 to 102,400 which can be expanded to 50 to 204,800 for both movies and stills.
The D4 also improves on the D3's color matrix metering system with a third-generation 91,000-pixel RGB metering sensor.
The unit takes the AF mode select switch from the D7000 and uses improved 51-point AF points with 9 cross-type sensor and a beefed up AF module allowing focus with an f/8 lens and faster (up from f/5.6). The AF detection range is now down to EV-2.0
The viewfinder features a full pentaprism with a 100 percent field of view.
The video section will record pixel-for-pixel Full-HD 1080p resolution with selections for 30p and 24p frame rates in this iteration, and 720p at up to 60p for slow-motion work. The camera now includes support for the H.264 B frame compression scheme.
The camera uses contrast detect AF in movie recording and features a low-pass filter optimized to maximize sharpness of HD video, meaning greater noise reduction when shooting full-frame movies.
Function buttons are illuminated this year, and a dedicated video button (user re-assignable) is added near the shutter button.
The D4 supports WTSA wireless control using the optional Nikon WT-5 wireless transmitter, and features an integrated Ethernet port and HDMI output enabling output of uncompressed video.
The D4 also introduces face detection/recognition into the flagship series
Another new feature is smooth aperture control for use while shooting video.
At the same time, the company introduced the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G FX format lens ($500 suggested retail).
The company said the D4 is not being produced in Thailand will not have production issues from the recent flooding situation there. But whether the company will have enough supply to meet the expected demand from Nikon-aligned professional photographers and converts remains to be seen.
2012 International Press Telecommunications Council
It all depends on the use it's put to. I often use 3200 on the football pitch and use a reasonable amount of NR software to get a usable image, or lose a shot because to get a fast enough shutter I'd have to raise the ISO to very high levels.
If something like the D4 will give me usable images at 12800 as standard under floodlights then it opens a whole host of new oppotunities.
If I was a pro, then I'd have one like a shot!
If something like the D4 will give me usable images at 12800 as standard under floodlights then it opens a whole host of new oppotunities.
If I was a pro, then I'd have one like a shot!
minky monkey said:
If I was a pro, then I'd have one like a shot!
If you were a pro sport 'tog then yes. For me though it's clearly, and for good reason, biased to capturing action. I'm waiting for the studio biased version to come out where image quality is paramount; a D4x if you like. At the moment a Mamiya with a digi back is looking very tempting!GetCarter said:
I have my name down for one... now where's that piggy.
...bugger.
(BTW, I bet $6k = £6k - snarl)
£4799...bugger.
(BTW, I bet $6k = £6k - snarl)
http://blog.planet5d.com/2012/01/more-on-the-nikon... Last video at the bottom for source.
Actually it's "£4799.99" according to dpreview, so no panic there - I've got the last three after all......
Have an advert. (Cool Illuminated buttons)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP1x2DbS55E
and the full details: http://www.nikon.com/news/2012/0106_flagship_01.ht...
Have an advert. (Cool Illuminated buttons)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP1x2DbS55E
and the full details: http://www.nikon.com/news/2012/0106_flagship_01.ht...
Edited by K12beano on Friday 6th January 09:24
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So how much was a D1 new?
(Steve, you're old enough to remember)
I can't remember the D2X new price - mine was secondhand - but a D3s (new) is not far off.
I'll now be ready to find a secondhand D3s when they're half that, thank you very much!
Well done, Nikon, at last - after all that thwarting [predictive text outcome
] about!!! 
(Steve, you're old enough to remember)
I can't remember the D2X new price - mine was secondhand - but a D3s (new) is not far off.
I'll now be ready to find a secondhand D3s when they're half that, thank you very much!
Well done, Nikon, at last - after all that thwarting [predictive text outcome
] about!!! K12beano said:
So how much was a D1 new?
(Steve, you're old enough to remember)
I can't remember the D2X new price - mine was secondhand - but a D3s (new) is not far off.
I'll now be ready to find a secondhand D3s when they're half that, thank you very much!
Well done, Nikon, at last - after all that thwarting [predictive text outcome ] about!!!
I think it was about £3,500 ...and back in 2000 or 2001 IIRC(Steve, you're old enough to remember)
I can't remember the D2X new price - mine was secondhand - but a D3s (new) is not far off.
I'll now be ready to find a secondhand D3s when they're half that, thank you very much!
Well done, Nikon, at last - after all that thwarting [predictive text outcome
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