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Nikon D4 Digital SLR Sample Photos

Sample photos from the new Nikon D4 Digital SLR - the full frame 16.3 megapixel Nikon camera.

15 Mar 2012 1:38PM by Joshua Waller | Nikon D4 in Digital SLRs

Nikon D4 Front Lens On

Here are a number of sample photos from a full production version of the Nikon D4 - Nikon's high end professional Digital SLR with a 16.3 megapixel full frame sensor, we used the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens. We will be adding more sample photos later today.

Nikon D4 White-balance test images

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Nikon D4 Specifications

Manufacturer	Nikon
Lens
	Effective Magnification	1x
Image Sensor
	Pixels	16.2Mp (Megapixels)
	Pixels (W)	4928
	Pixels (H)	3280
	Sensor Type	CMOS
	Sensor Size	Full Frame
	Sensor Size (width)	36mm
	Sensor Size (height)	23.9mm
	Aspect Ratio	3:2 16:9
LCD Monitor
	LCD Monitor	3.2in
	Screen resolution	921k dot
	Touch Screen	No
Focusing
	Focusing modes	Autofocus Manual Spot Face Detection AF Tracking Multi Centre AF Fine Tuning (Micro Adjustment)
Exposure Control
	Shutter speeds shortest	1/8000sec
	Shutter speeds longest	30sec
	Bulb mode	Yes
	Exp modes	Program Aperture-Priority Shutter-Priority Manual
	Metering	Multi Pattern Spot Centre-weighted - Average TTL Centre Spot
	ISO sensitivity	50 - 204800
	White balance	Auto Manual Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Flash Bracket Outdoors/Daylight Shade
	Exposure Comp	+/-5
Shooting Options
	Continuous shooting	11fps
Video
	Movie mode	Yes
	Video Resolution	1920x1080 FullHD 1280x720 HD 720p
	Video FPS	30,25,24
	Stereo Sound	No
	Optical Zoom with Video	Yes
Other Features
	Image Stabilisation	No
Interface
	HDMI	Yes
	USB	USB 2
	Wi-Fi	No
Storage
	Card Type	CF XQD
	File Type	RAW JPG RAW + JPG
Power Source
	Battery Type	Lithium Ion
	Battery Life (CIPA rating)	2600shots
Box Contents
	Box Contents	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL18, Battery Charger MH-26, USB Cable UC-E15, USB Cable Clip, Camera Strap AN-DC7, Body Cap BF-1B, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-2, Mic Stereo Input Jack for Stereo Microphone ME-1 UF-2
Dimensions
	Weight	1180g
	Width	160mm
	Height	156.5mm
	Depth	90.5mm

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Photographs taken using the Nikon D4

Comments

pulsar69 15 1.6k 6

16 Mar 2012 11:51AM

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Have just taken a look at the ISO3200 High Res sample and have to say its shockingly bad , more noise than my current 5d2 and its not even sharp , is there something wrong here ?

joshwa Plus

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16 Mar 2012 1:41PM

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Quote:Have just taken a look at the ISO3200 High Res sample and have to say its shockingly bad , more noise than my current 5d2 and its not even sharp , is there something wrong here ?

That photo was a little soft, I've replaced with a sharper one. Noise reduction was on default settings. Thanks.

pulsar69 15 1.6k 6

16 Mar 2012 2:22PM

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nice one thanks Josh , thats certainly sharper , it still however throws open a masssive question on the noise side of things especially if this was taken in daylight or similar , on that camera I would not be expecting to see noise at iso3200 or certainly not at that level !

ChrisV 13 2.3k 26

17 Mar 2012 4:25PM

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Seeing high ISO samples elsewhere and compared with those from the D3s, I'd say the earlier camera is significantly better at higher sensitivities than its replacement. Comparing ISO 1k shots (the D3s' maximum), I'd say that even taking pixel number into account there is more real resolution (ie detail) apparent in the 12Mp camera's output.

This is a major fail for Nikon if this represents the reality of the situation - for a very modest increase in resolution at base ISO, they have appeared to sacrifice low-light performance over a now three year old model.

If the 1Dx does not prove equally as bad (and I doubt it), Nikon may have a problem on its hands. I say that as a brand agnostic - I think the reverse might be true of 5D3 vs D800 - at least at current RRPs

pulsar69 15 1.6k 6

17 Mar 2012 7:01PM

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The examples I have seen of the 5D3 so far certainly represent a qualifiable increase in performance as far as low noise at high iso and retention of detail are concerned vs the 5D2 anyway , this whole issue is going to unravel slowly over the next few months and will be interesting to follow , certainly put off jumping into any purchases right now thats for sure ...

Last modified by pulsar69 on 17 Mar 2012 7:02PM

DanielD 10 1

20 Mar 2012 8:16PM

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I've seen here some subjective comments. Personally I really like D4. Nobody has spoken about video capability from both marks (Canon and Nikon) . 5D Mk II has already proven its supremacy...till the 5D MkIII has been released. Now it's time for Nikon to fight back. D800 and D4 are ready to meet their opponents, 5D Mk III and 1DX. Let's see this video test and will comment after seen it.