photo via Gizmodo
Here’s some highlighted specs:
_16.2 effective megapixel, full-frame sensor (16.6MP total)
_10fps shooting with AF and AE, 11fps with focus and exposure locked, 24fps 2.5MP grabs
_1080p30 HD video at up to 24Mbps with uncompressed video output
_91,000 pixel sensor for metering, white balance, flash exposure, face detection and active d-lighting
_ISO Range 100-12,800 (extendable from 50 – 204,800)
_MultiCAM 3500FX Autofocus sensor works in lower light and with smaller apertures
_Two sub-selector joystick/buttons for shooting orientation
_New EN-EL18 battery (21.6Wh capacity, CIPA-rated at 2600 shots)
_Twin card slots – one Compact Flash and one XQD
Please note I HAVE NOT touched one of these cameras, and NO I didn’t shoot the campaign. and I haven’t yet spent the appropriate time with the camera to tell you any gory details. I’m assuming I’ll be able to chat more soon.
So.. I (we) knew this was coming, but rather than me spouting off about having played with the system (I can’t), or telling you what your feelings about this system should be (I won’t), I’m turning the tables on you.
What’s your take? Love, hate, indifferent? Insights?
[Reminder that Nikon plays close attention to this blog, so your comments on this post – glowing or otherwise – might help inform Nikon about what your thinking.]Link to all the Nikon D4 details and/or purchase here via B&H.
A dream camera come true. I ordered mine today. I cannot wait for it to get to me. Nikon: Thank you and please make enough so people who want them don’t have to wait months to get them.
Dear Nikon,
If your paying attention PLEASE send me one!!
Cheers,
Matt
Haha me 2!
kinda disappointed they have move the way canon have to 2 different slots (1 x XQD and 1 x CF) 2 xcf is far more useful esp if your doing time lapse photography, it also save on having to buy new XQD Cards)
To be honest, I wish I could justify getting one, but I can’t. I have only had my D3s for… about 17 months, and I really love it. Don’t get me wrong, if I had $6000 to spare, or a real need for a full fledged backup cam (or a need to turn my D3s into one) I would get this camera in a heartbeat. I love the high-ISO utility, the feel of the Nikon bodies, and the look of the files I get out of it/them.
I’m more interested in the 85/1.8G because I want a longer fast lens, and I just got the 50/1.4G… I’m loving that though, and my old Ai-S 105/2.5 will … well… it’ll do something. 🙂 my AF-S 80-200 is great, but I really do want that separation that I would get from the 85.
There’s really more to be changed in my compact/backup/vacation camera system currently. I’m deeply curious about that Fuji X Pro 1, since my Nex 5 is… nice but, not perfect. I was thinking of upgrading to a 5n until I saw that X Pro 1 slip/announcment/leak/whatever.
My stable of film and digital cameras serves me well right now, and I have no compelling reason to upgrade from the D3s to this new fantastic tool. It looks great, yes, but I can’t justify/afford it right now. I’m first and foremost a photographer, but I have toyed with video whenever I can. I can’t wait to see what chase does with this beast 😉
While announcements of new cameras is always a little exciting, the pouring over tech specs drives me crazy. There are some comments to this affect above. I think the more interesting question, especially in light of Trey Ratcliff’s post on Wednesday (http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2012/01/04/dslrs-are-a-dying-breed-3rd-gen-cameras-are-the-future/), is what is the future of DSLR’s? I think most of us could agree that a mechanically flipping mirror housed in a heavy, bulky body seems a bit archaic. With the variations in micro 4/3’s, ILC, and especially some recent offerings from Sony like the NEX cameras, I think DSLR’s will have some serious competition, even for various types of “professional” photography. Even the Sony A77 has some damn impressive hands on reviews when compared to Canon or Nikon!