NIKON - D4 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

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D4 Redefining ExpectationsAstonish with Every Assignment

This new flagship offers speed and accuracy with a 16.2 MP FX-format CMOS sensor, 10 fps continuous shooting, a 91,000-Pixel RGB sensor and Advanced SRS, improved 51 point AF System, ISO expanded to 204,800 and 1080p video at 30p with stereo sound.

Success has a new name

Enter the new flagship of Nikon’s D-SLR lineup: D4. Engineered for professionals, D4 strikes an ideal balance between resolution, sensor size, image processing and ISO range. Its newly designed FX-format sensor and EXPEED3 processor enable image capture up to 10 fps with full AE/AF performance and Full 1080p HD video. Combine that with cutting-edge metering and AF systems, intelligently designed controls, an ultra-rugged body and multiple connectivity options, and D4 liberates the world’s top-notch photographers and multimedia artists like never before.

Nikon D4 Continuous Shooting Sample photo

Catch moments others miss

Speed and accuracy in total harmony

D4 offers a level of speed and accuracy that will redefine your notion of the fleeting moment. A carefully selected FX-format 16.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor is paired with Nikon’s powerful EXPEED3 image processor for stunning stills up to 11 fps. A 91,000-Pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering III sensor partners with Nikon’s Advanced SRS to deliver unmatched accuracy in every frame. Add a faster, more responsive 51-point AF system for a camera that can keep pace with you.

Stunning images every time

Superior quality you expect from Nikon

What are speed and accuracy without image quality? Nikon’s FX-format (36.0mm x 23.9mm) CMOS image sensor delivers 16.2 effective megapixels of resolution for exquisite detail. Each of this remarkable sensor’s 7.3-micron pixels is designed to collect maximum light to produce stunning images and video across D4’s broad ISO range of 100 to 12,800 (expandable down to 50 and up to 204,800). Expect the highest image quality in bright and dark shooting. Plus, EXPEED3 image processing yields the most faithful colors, tones and a wide dynamic range.

Full HD D-Movie (1080p) video formats: FX, DX or the new 2.7x Crop mode—all at 16:9 aspect ratio

Enhance stories with HD video

Broadcast-quality and outstanding control

When an assignment calls for broadcast-quality video and audio, D4 is ready. Choose from three Multi-area mode Full HD D-Movie (1080p) video formats: FX, DX or the new 2.7x Crop mode—all at 16:9 aspect ratio. Manual exposure control helps keep the same look from start to finish. Built-in HDMI lets you view footage on an external monitor or record uncompressed 8-bit 4.2.2 footage directly to an external recording device. Even take 2MP stills simultaneously while filming. Attach the ME-1 Stereo Microphone and record high fidelity audio with minimal camera noise. On-screen audio level indicators and a headphone jack help you monitor and adjust audio in 20 incremental steps. D4 takes you from inspiring still to amazing videos with ease.

Complete control and comfort

Designed for an efficient workflow

D4’s remarkable design is the culmination of photographer feedback and Nikon innovation. Adjust AF and AF Area modes without moving your eye from the viewfinder. Quickly select AF points with a new joystick style sub-selector—positioned for both horizontal and vertical shooting. In low-light, all operation buttons and dials are beautifully backlit. Two media card slots offer flexibility and control. Built-in wired LAN and the optional WT-5A Wireless Transmitter enable secure, high-speed file transmission as well as remote camera functionality. Simply put, D4 was built to meet professional demands.

Expand the D4 imaging capabilities with NIKKOR lenses, the Nikon Creative Lighting system, Nikon Speedlights, accessories and software

Expand your opportunities

Nikon imaging system compatibility

Draw on the full potential of D4: world-renowned NIKKOR lenses, the Nikon Creative Lighting System, Speedlights, accessories and software. Each impressive FX and DX lens in the NIKKOR lineup is fully tested to deliver sharpness, accuracy and reliability. Bring studio quality lighting to assignments with Nikon Speedlights. Only Nikon offers i-TTL (Intelligent Through The Lens) flash control, which allows Nikon Speedlights to access extensive exposure and metering data from D4 to provide unprecedented levels of flash precision and performance. Nikon’s professional imaging software, and a robust line of compatible accessories will help you expand your capabilities.

Never miss a deadline

The WT-5A Wireless Transmitter is designed for use with the Nikon D4 D-SLR camera

When the world is waiting, being the first to publish makes all the difference. Nikon’s powerful new wireless transmitter, WT-5A, attaches directly to D4 to securely and quickly transfer files.

HTTP Mode: Now you can use the web browser on your iPhone® and/or iPad®** to operate camera controls or begin Live View shooting, including starting and stopping HD video and more.

Image Transmission Mode: Transmit images to an FTP server or computer two times faster than the Nikon WT-4A.

PC Mode: Operate the D4 via Camera Control Pro 2. From one master camera, simultaneously release up to ten remote D4/WT-5A combinations.

**iPhone® and iPad® are are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

New 51-point AF system

Nikon’s new advanced AF sensor uses 51 strategically placed AF points for faster focus operation by working together like a net to capture moving subjects or individually for pinpoint accuracy. Each of the 51 selectable AF points delivers fast and accurate AF detection to a low light level of -2 EV (ISO 100, 20° C) with every compatible AF NIKKOR lens.

Rich image previewing

D4’s beautiful 3.2-inch, 921,000-dot LCD includes an ambient brightness sensor for maximum visibility and crisp playback, menu adjustment and Live View shooting. Quickly enlarge images and videos up to 46x for spot focus confirmation—crucial for high-resolution shooting.

Our most rugged body yet

To sustain peak performance in the most demanding environments, D4’s body, exterior and mirror box are comprised of strong yet lightweight magnesium alloy. Thorough measures are taken to seal and protect against invasive moisture, dust and electromagnetic interference.

Dual memory card slots (CF and XQD)

Dual memory card slots (one CF and one XQD) Record two full cards of data, the same still image data on both cards for instant backup, RAW on one card and JPEG on the other or transfer data from one card to another. You can even designate one slot for data-heavy HD video recording.

Additional Features

AF detection up to f/8

D4 aligns its 15 cross-type sensors in the center to detect contrast for both vertical and horizontal lines with lenses f/5.6 or faster. The five central points and three points to the left and right of them in the middle line are compatible with f/8.

Multi-Area Full HD D-Movie Video Recording Modes

FX-format renders exquisitely shallow depth of field and wide-angle shooting. DX-format offers a 1.5x crop of the lens focal length, and 1920x1080 Crop format gives you a 2.7x angle of view—ideal for extending lens reach when you can’t get close enough.

91,000-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering III with Advanced SRS

Face detection using the optical viewfinder and detailed scene analysis using the 91,000-pixel RGB sensor enables superior auto exposure, auto white balance, AF performance and i-TTL flash exposure.

Built-in HDR

Combine two exposures at up to 3EV to create a single image revealing an extremely wide dynamic range but with less noise and richer color gradation than ever before.

Two-axis Virtual Horizon indicator

Determine if the camera is level—horizontally or forward—through the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

New mirror balancer

Minimizes the bounce of the mirror’s down movement, extending viewing time and allowing more time for AF operation—one reason D4 achieves AF and focus tracking even during high-speed continuous shooting.

Intelligent power management

Expect greater operating efficiency thanks to a new, small, high-capacity EN-EL 18 rechargeable Li-ion battery that can deliver up to approximately 2,600 images* per charge.

*Based on CIPA Standard.

View simultaneous Live View output on external monitors and record uncompressed video via HDMI terminal

Check video recording on the camera’s LCD and external monitor simultaneously; ideal for focus pullers and camera operators. When the highest possible image quality is required, you can bypass memory cards and record uncompressed footage directly from the image sensor onto an external recording device.

Time lapse shooting

Set intervals and frame rates in order to dramatically relay slow-moving activity at dramatic speeds. D4 lets you shoot time-lapse photography with replay rates from 24 to 36,000 times faster than normal and save them as movie files.

Two Live View shooting modes

Photography Live View and Movie Live View modes add flexibility; exposure, white balance, monitor hue, histogram, focus mode, AF area mode and focusing accuracy are easily confirmed.

Dedicated Nikon Picture Control button

Quickly access six preset picture control options—Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Landscape and Portrait—and up to nine customizable settings with a single button.

400,000-cycle tested shutter

For the utmost reliability and rigorous performance, D4’s shutter has been tested on fully assembled cameras for 400,000 cycles at extreme continuous burst rates.

Self-diagnostic shutter monitor

Should any shutter variance be detected, D4 automatically corrects and adjusts between the actual shutter speed and correct shutter speed to sustain precision shutter operation throughout the mechanism’s lifespan.

Supplied Accessories:

AN-DC7 strap
EN-EL18 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
MH-26 Battery Charger
UC-E15 USB Cable
USB Cable Clip
BF-1B Body Cap
BS-2 Accessory Shoe Cover
UF-2 Connector cover for stereo mini plug cable
UF-1 Connector cover for USB cable
Nikon View NX2 CD ROM
Transmitter Utility CD

Specifications

Lens Mount

Nikon F bayonet mount
Effective Pixels

16.2 million
Sensor Size

36.0mm x 23.9mm
Image Sensor Format

FX
Image Sensor Type

CMOS
Total Pixels

16.6 million
Dust-reduction system

Image sensor cleaning
Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
Dust-Off Reference Photo

Yes
Image Area (pixels)

FX-format
(L) 4.928 × 3,280
(M) 3,696 × 2,456
(S) 2,464 × 1,640
1:2 format (30 x 20)
(L) 4,096 × 2,720
(M) 3,072 × 2,040
(S) 2,048 × 1,360
5:4 format (30 x 24)
(L) 4,096 × 3,280
(M) 3,072 × 2,456
(S) 2,048 × 1,640
DX-format
(L) 3,200 × 2,128
(M) 2,400 × 1,592
(S) 1,600 × 1,064
File Format Still Images

JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
TIFF (RGB)
Picture Control

Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
User-customizable Settings
Vivid
File System

Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
PictBridge
Viewfinder

Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder
Viewfinder Frame Coverage

FX (36x24): 100% Horizontal and 100% Vertical Approx.
1.2x (30x20): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx.
DX (24x16): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx.
5:4 (30x24): 97% horizontal and 100% vertical Approx.
Viewfinder Magnification

0.70x Approx.
Viewfinder Eyepoint

18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment

Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m¯¹)
Focusing Screen

Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
Reflex Mirror

Quick-return type
Lens Aperture

Instant-return type
Depth-of-field Control

Yes
Lens Compatibility at a Glance***

AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible
Metering with AI lenses
Compatible Lenses

AF NIKKOR, including type G and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC Micro-NIKKOR lenses and DX lenses (using DX 24 x 16 1.5x image area)
AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only)
Shutter type

Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Shutter Speed

1/8000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Fastest Shutter Speed

1/8000 sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed

30 sec.
Flash Sync Speed

Up to 1/250 sec.
Synchronizes with shutter at 1/250s or slower
Bulb Shutter Setting

Yes
Shutter Release Modes

Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-10 frames per second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 10 frames per second; 11 with AE/AF locked on first frame
Mirror-up [Mup] mode
Quiet Shutter Release
Self-timer mode
Single-frame [S] mode
Continuous Shooting Options

FX-format
CH: Up to 10/11 frames per second
CL: Up to 10 frames per second
5:4 format
CH: Up to 10/11 frames per second
CL: Up to 10 frames per second
DX-format
CH: Up to 10/11 frames per second
CL: Up to 10 frames per second
1:2 format
CH: Up to 10/11 frames per second
CL: Up to 10 frames per second
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution

10 frames per second
11 frames per second (AE/AF Locked)
Self-timer

2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure Metering System

TTL exposure metering using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor
Metering Method

Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12mm circle in center of frame
Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses)
Spot: Meters 4mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Metering Range

-1 ± 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering)
2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
Exposure Meter Coupling

CPU
AI
Exposure Modes

Aperture-Priority (A)
Manual (M)
Programmed auto with flexible program (P)
Shutter-Priority (S)
Exposure Compensation

±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Exposure Bracketing

2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Exposure Lock

Yes
Mirror Lock Up

Yes
ISO Sensitivity

ISO 100 - 12,800
Lo-1 (ISO 50)
Hi-4 (ISO 204,800)
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity

100
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity

12,800
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity

Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent)
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity

HI-4 (ISO 204,800 equivalent)
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options

Hi-1 (ISO-25,600 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Hi-2, (ISO-51,200 equivalent), 1 EV
Hi-3, (ISO-102,400 equivalent), 1 EV
Hi-4 (ISO-204,800 equivalent) in 1 EV
Long Exposure Noise Reduction

Yes
High ISO Noise Reduction

Low
Normal
High
Off
Active D-Lighting

Auto
Extra High
High
Normal
Low
On
D-Lighting Bracketing

2 frames using selected value for one frame
3–5 frames using preset values for all frames
Single-point AF Mode

Yes
Dynamic AF Mode

Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
Auto-area AF Mode

Yes
Autofocus System

Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
Detection Range

-2 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
Lens Servo

Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
AF-area mode

9, 21 or 51 point Dynamic-area AF
Auto-area AF
Single-point AF
3D-tracking (51 points)
Focus Lock

Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
Focus Modes

Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Normal area
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Wide area
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points

51
Autofocus Sensitivity

-2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Autofocus Fine Tune

Yes
Flash Bracketing

2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
X-Sync Speed

1/250
Top FP High Speed Sync

Up to 1/8000
Flash Control

TTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with SB-910,SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
Flash Sync Modes

Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Slow rear-curtain sync
Slow sync
Flash Compensation

-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Flash-ready indicator

Lights when optional flash unit such as SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, SB-400, SB-R200 is fully charged
Accessory Shoe

Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

CLS Supported
Flash Sync Terminal

Yes
White Balance

Auto (2 types)
Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K)
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored)
Shade
White Balance Bracketing

2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
Live View Shooting

Photography Live View Mode
Movie Live View Mode
Live View Lens servo

Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
Manual focus (MF)
Live View AF-area mode

Face-priority AF
Wide-area AF
Normal-area AF
Subject-tracking AF
Live View Autofocus

Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Movie Metering

TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Movie Maximum recording time

20 minutes at 24p
29 minutes 59 seconds at 30p
Movie File Format

MOV
Movie Video Compression

H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Movie Audio recording format

Linear PCM
Movie

HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps
HD 1,280×720 / 30 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps
Movie Audio

Built-in microphone, monaural
External stereo microphone (optional)
Monitor Size

3.2 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution

921,000 Dots
Monitor Type

Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Monitor Angle of View

170-degree wide-viewing angle
Monitor Adjustments

Brightness, 5 levels
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator

Yes
Also visible in LiveView Modes
Also visible in Viewfinder
Playback Functions

Auto Image Rotation
Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar)
GPS data display
Highlights
Histogram Display
Image Comment
IPTC information embedding and display
Movie Playback
Movie Slideshow
Photo information
Playback with Zoom
Slideshow
Voice Memo
In-Camera Image Editing

Color Balance
Color Outline
Color Sketch
D-Lighting
Distortion Control
Edit Movie
Filter Effects
Fisheye
Image Overlay
Miniature Effect
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Perspective Control
Quick Retouch
Red-eye Correction
Resize
Selective Color
Side-by-Side Comparison
Straighten
Trim
Image Comment

Yes
Interface

HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Headphone Connector
NTSC
Stereo Microphone Input
Super Speed USB 2.0
Wi-Fi Functionality

Eye-Fi Compatible
WT-5A
WT-4A
GPS

GP-1 GPS unit
Save/Load Camera settings

Yes
Total custom Settings

58
My Menu

Yes with customization
Recent Settings

Yes
Supported Languages

Arabic
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norweigan
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Thai
Turkish
Ukrainian
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings

Yes
World Time Setting

Yes
Battery / Batteries

EN-EL18 Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge)

2,600 Battery Life (shots per charge) (CIPA)
AC Adapter

EH-6b AC Adapter
Requires EP-6 Power Supply Connector
Battery Charger

MH-26 Quick Charger
Tripod Socket

1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Approx. Dimensions

Width 6.3 in. (160mm)
Height 6.2 in. (156.5mm)
Depth 3.6 in. (90.5mm)
Approx. Weight

41.6 oz. (1180g)
camera body only
Operating Environment

0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
Supplied Software

ViewNX 2 CD-ROM