Nikon D4S – New Flagship replacing the Nikon D4

At a distance of 2 years from the submission of the Nikon D4, Nikon updates the SLR top of the line with the new model Nikon D4S just presented. As the name suggests there are substantial variations in the design of the D4 but only small and large improvements in every area.

Meanwhile, the Nikon D4S has a new sensor, assuming 16.2 MP, also supported by the latest EXPEED 4 which ensures two important innovations: the first is a wide sensitivity range of a stop sign, with ISO 2560o maximum expandable to well ISO 409600equivalents; the second and a burst slightly faster, going from 10fps to 11 fps with focus tracking activated.

Another new feature is the support for 12-bit RAW S, a version of the NEF lighter for faster data transfer. The AF motor remains the same, but gains a new method defined area AF group, which can speed up the search for the subject you want in focus and can also be used as an area for metering. Also improved the Ethernet port, passing from 100MB. to 1 GB.

As for the video field, there is news all round, both in size and in functionality. Meanwhile, they have earned the 60p and 50p, and then you can change all the parameters during recording, calculate the white balance on the fly, activate the auto ISO and edit the audio levels. All things are not possible in the NIkon D4 after starting the recording.

Nikon D4S - Side
Nikon D4S – Side

The Time-Lapse now has a limit of shots increased, from 999 to 9999 and the battery autonomy best, from 2600 to 3020 shots. Interesting opportunity to correct the colors of the LCD and see the LiveView or record a movie while the same is sent as an uncompressed output via HDMI and an external recorder. There are much small and big news in Nikon D4S, even though the substance remains the same. The list price is not yet known but in the shop overseas you can already book at $6,500.

Nikon D4S - Rear
Nikon D4S – Rear

 

Here we propose a summarized comparison of B00IMOB5SW :

Feature Nikon D4S Nikon D4
Sensor 16.2 MP full-frame CMOS 16.2 MP full-frame CMOS
Processor EXPEED 4 EXPEED 3
Sensibility 100-25600 (Hi4 409600) 100-12800 (Hi4 204800)
RAW 14-bit NEF RAW + S 12 bit 14-bit NEF
Metering 91k RGB Sensor with AF Area Group 91k RGB Sensor
White Balance 6 presets, custom even in liveview 3 preset
Focus Multi-CAM 3500FX 51-point Multi-CAM 3500FX 51-point
Area AF group Yes No
Continuous Shooting 11 fps 10fps
Video Format 1080p 60/50/30/25/24fps 1080p 30/25/24fps
Video: Auto ISO Yes No
Video: Audio Control during recording Yes No
LAN 1Gbit Ethernet 100Mb Ethernet
Correcting color LCD Yes No
Time-Lapse Up to 9999 shots Up to 999 shots
Autonomy 3020 shots 2600 shots


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