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.
Great looking camera…it’s beefy, it’s got the specs most professionals would relate too…but like most, I will continue to hold out for something that really catches my eye specs & price wise…
I’ve been shooting a D700 since 2009 & just bought a D7000 as a backup/video camera 3 months ago…pushing 55K clicks on the 700 and only 1500 clicks on the 7000…I’m good for another 3-4 years as far as I’m concerned…
At this point, lenses, lighting accessories, and back up/storage is where my funds will go for the next couple of years unless both my cameras break.
Currently using D3/D3s, and tbh I’d rather spend the money on the D3x for extra resolution in studio and weddings, or maybe a MF..
The D4 looks great, really great, but I find I’m quite content with the performance of the D3s for stills 🙂
The change in layout, plus the changes in memory card slots and batteries, makes me think twice, Once you get into the habit of using several cameras with same layout, its gonna be rough (at least for me) to introduce a camera with a different button layout, and use it alongside the old ones, at least in situations where you use different cameras all the time, weddings etc..
I’d rather wait for the D4s and replace all my SLRs in one go instead 🙂
I am excited for the new Nikon D4 to arrive. Does anyone know of specific arrival dates in the US?
I currently shoot with the D700 with a variety and I almost upgraded to a D3s for my primary as I started getting into night photography. But I tell you what, I am so glad I held out, because THIS D4 is a BEAST!!!!
At some point you need to ask yourself if you are a photographer that shoots some associational video, or an aspiring photographer that is on the fence about moving into cinema. You can master both, no doubt; however, why on earth would you want to balance the two? I am sick of paying more for my GD camera bodies because you all demand that it makes your morning coffee, too. I mean really…how are you going to explain to a bride that you did not get any stills of her kiss, but you got an awesome video clip. What’s that…you were hired as a “photographer”. Good luck on pulling those stills though. Sorry sports-fans, even though ESPN (1 through a zillion), ABC, NBC, BBC, and every other XXC was covering the event with super HQ video, this jackass decided that a pesky HD Sony rig with a Canon Digi Super xs lens (likely worth more than his car, camera, and lens collection) was no match for the quality of his D4 with a 70-200 (hey it has VRII). Did I mention he was stream recording right from the HDMI out. So, instead of getting unique shots with super high shutter speeds, he had a video that was almost as good as what everyone that stayed home saw. I agree with everyone that thinks Nikon should have a better spread to their cross-type sensors. Maybe even add a card slot for a PW flash trigger, and provide the same thing on their flagship speed-lights. You know…useful stuff for a “photographer”.
Built in radio triggers for flash would be a killer! 🙂