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- Nikon D4 FX-Format Digital SLR Camera Body
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.
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.
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.
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Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
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Effective Pixels16.2 million
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Sensor Size36.0 x 23.9mm
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Image Sensor FormatFX
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Image Sensor TypeCMOS
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Total Pixels16.6 million
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Dust-reduction systemImage sensor cleaning
Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) -
Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
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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 ImagesJPEG: 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 ControlLandscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
User-customizable Settings
Vivid -
Storage MediaCompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
XQD Type Memory -
Card Slot1 CompactFlash© (CF) card and 1 XQD memory type card
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File SystemCompliant 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 -
ViewfinderEye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder
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Viewfinder Frame CoverageFX (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 Magnification0.70x Approx.
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Viewfinder Eyepoint18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
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Viewfinder Diopter AdjustmentBuilt-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m¯¹)
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Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
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Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
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Lens ApertureInstant-return type
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Depth-of-field ControlYes
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Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible
Metering with AI lenses -
Compatible LensesAF 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 typeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
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Shutter Speed1/8000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
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Fastest Shutter Speed1/8000 sec.
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Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.
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Flash Sync SpeedUp to 1/250 sec.
Synchronizes with shutter at 1/250s or slower -
Bulb Shutter SettingYes
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Shutter Release ModesContinuous 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 OptionsFX-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 resolution10 frames per second
11 frames per second (AE/AF Locked) -
Self-timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
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Exposure Metering SystemTTL exposure metering using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor
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Metering MethodCenter-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 CouplingCPU
AI -
Exposure ModesAperture-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
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Exposure Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
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Exposure LockYes
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Mirror Lock UpYes
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ISO SensitivityISO 100 - 12,800
Lo-1 (ISO 50)
Hi-4 (ISO 204,800) -
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
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Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity12,800
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Lowest Expanded ISO SensitivityLo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent)
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Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHI-4 (ISO 204,800 equivalent)
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Expanded ISO Sensitivity OptionsHi-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 ReductionYes
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High ISO Noise ReductionLow
Normal
High
Off -
Active D-LightingAuto
Extra High
High
Normal
Low
On -
D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame
3–5 frames using preset values for all frames -
Single-point AF ModeYes
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Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
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Auto-area AF ModeYes
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Autofocus SystemNikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
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Detection Range-2 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
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Lens ServoAutofocus (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 mode9, 21 or 51 point Dynamic-area AF
Auto-area AF
Single-point AF
3D-tracking (51 points) -
Focus LockFocus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) -
Focus ModesAuto 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/Points51
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Autofocus Sensitivity-2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
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Autofocus Fine TuneYes
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Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
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X-Sync Speed1/250
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Top FP High Speed SyncUp to 1/8000
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Flash ControlTTL: 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
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Flash Sync ModesAuto 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
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Flash-ready indicatorLights when optional flash unit such as SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, SB-400, SB-R200 is fully charged
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Accessory ShoeYes
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Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)CLS Supported
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Flash Sync TerminalYes
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White BalanceAuto (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 Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
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Live View ShootingPhotography Live View Mode
Movie Live View Mode -
Live View Lens servoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
Manual focus (MF) -
Live View AF-area modeFace-priority AF
Wide-area AF
Normal-area AF
Subject-tracking AF -
Live View AutofocusContrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
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Movie MeteringTTL exposure metering using main image sensor
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Movie Maximum recording time20 minutes at 24p
29 minutes 59 seconds at 30p -
Movie File FormatMOV
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Movie Video CompressionH.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
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Movie Audio recording formatLinear PCM
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MovieHD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps
HD 1,280×720 / 30 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps -
Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, monaural
External stereo microphone (optional) -
Monitor Size3.2 in. diagonal
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Monitor Resolution921,000 Dots
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Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
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Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
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Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness, 5 levels
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Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorYes
Also visible in LiveView Modes
Also visible in Viewfinder -
Playback FunctionsAuto 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 EditingColor 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 CommentYes
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InterfaceHDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Headphone Connector
NTSC
Stereo Microphone Input
Super Speed USB 2.0 -
Wi-Fi FunctionalityEye-Fi Compatible
WT-5A
WT-4A -
GPSGP-1 GPS unit
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Save/Load Camera settingsYes
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Total custom Settings58
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My MenuYes with customization
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Recent SettingsYes
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Supported LanguagesArabic
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 SettingsYes
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World Time SettingYes
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Battery / BatteriesEN-EL18 Lithium-ion Battery
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Battery Life (shots per charge)2,600 Battery Life (shots per charge) (CIPA)
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AC AdapterEH-6b AC Adapter
Requires EP-6 Power Supply Connector -
Battery ChargerMH-26 Quick Charger
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Tripod Socket1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
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Approx. DimensionsWidth 6.3 in. (160mm)
Height 6.2 in. (156.5mm)
Depth 3.6 in. (90.5mm) -
Approx. Weight41.6 oz. (1180g)
camera body only -
Operating Environment0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
Included Accessories:
AN-DC7 strapEN-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;
NikonView NX2 CD ROM
Transmitter Utility CD

