We go hands on with the new Nikon D4s, the update to the Nikon D4 adds a number of new and improved features.
| Nikon D4s in Digital SLRs
The new Nikon D4s, is based on the Nikon D4 (read our review here), but with a number of upgrades and improvements, in areas including AF performance, image quality, workflow and operation speed, and movie recording. The Nikon D4s is due to go on sale on the 6th of March priced at £5199 body only.
Key Features
- 16 megapixel full frame FX sensor
- 3.2inch screen, 921k dots
- 11fps with continuous AF/AE (improved over the D4)
- EXPEED 4 image processor
- ISO100-25600 range extends to ISO409600 (higher than the D4)
- 51-point AF system
- Improved AF lock-on, new options for AF mode restrictions, plus new Group Area AF mode
- Full HD (1080p) movies in FX- and DX-format at 60p/50p/30p/ 25p/24p frame rates
- Gigabit 100/1000TX Ethernet port
- Weather sealed full metal body
- Compatible with WT-5 Wireless Transmitter
- UDMA7 CompactFlash / XQD Memory Card slots
- 400,000 shot shutter life rating
- 2,600 shot battery life rating
The camera will let you set the continuous shooting speed as well as the maximum number of shots you want to shoot. A new focusing mode has been added called Group-area AF - this uses 5 focus points: one specified by the user, as well as one above, below, to the left, and to the right of the selected focus point. AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto-exposure) can now be using while shooting continuously at 11fps, we've recorded a quick video, shown below, to show the camera shooting at 11fps:
Nikon D4s Hands-On Photos of Equipment
Nikon D4s 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 |
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| LCD Monitor | ||
| LCD Monitor | 3.2in | |
| Screen resolution | 921k dot | |
| Touch Screen | No | |
| Focusing | ||
| Focusing modes |
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| Exposure Control | ||
| Shutter speeds shortest | 1/8000sec | |
| Shutter speeds longest | 30sec | |
| Bulb mode | Yes | |
| Exp modes |
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| Metering |
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| ISO sensitivity | 50 - 409600 | |
| White balance |
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| Exposure Comp | +/-5 | |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Magnification | No Data | |
| Shooting Options | ||
| Continuous shooting | 11fps | |
| Video | ||
| Movie mode | Yes | |
| Video Resolution |
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| Video FPS | 60, 50, 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 | ||
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| Power Source | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion, EN-EL18a | |
| Battery Life (CIPA rating) | 3020shots | |
| Box Contents | ||
| Box Contents | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL18a, 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 D4s
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