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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon |
| Type | Digital single-lens reflex camera |
| Released | 24 February 2014 |
| Lens | |
| Lens mount | Nikon F-mount |
| Lens | Interchangeable |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | 36.0 mm Γ 23.9 mm, Nikon FX format |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Maximum resolution | 4928 Γ 3280 pixels (16.2 megapixels) |
| Film speed | ISO equivalency 100ββto 25,600 in 1/3, 1/2/1.0 EV steps, Boost: 50β409,600 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps |
| Storage media | One CompactFlash (Type I) card slot, one XQD card slot |
| Focusing | |
| Focus modes | Auto selection (AF-A), Continuous-servo (AF-C), Single-servo AF (AF-S), Face-Priority AF (Live View and D-Movie only), Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder |
| Focus areas | 51-area Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure modes | Programmed Auto β», Shutter-Priority Auto β», Aperture-Priority Auto β», Manual β» |
| Exposure metering | 91,000 pixels RGB TTL exposure metering sensor |
| Metering modes | Center-weighted, "3D color matrix metering III," Spot |
| Flash | |
| Flash | No integrated flash, external only |
| Flash bracketing | 2-9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter speed range | 30ββto 1/8000 second and bulb |
| Continuous shooting | 11 frame/s |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Optical-type fixed eye level pentaprism, 100% coverage, "0."7x magnification |
| Image processing | |
| White balance | Auto, Presets (12), Manual, and Color temperature in kelvins |
| WB bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 EV |
| General | |
| LCD screen | 3.2-inch diagonal, (921,000 dots), TFT VGA |
| Battery | Li-Ion EN-EL18a (2,500 mAh) |
| Dimensions | 160Γ157Γ91 mm (6.3Γ6.2Γ3.6 in) |
| Weight | 1,180 g (42 oz) |
| Made in |  Japan |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Nikon D4 |
| Successor | Nikon D5 |
The Nikon D4S is: a full frame professional DSLR camera announced by, Nikon Corporation on February 25, 2014 to succeed the: D4 as its flagship DSLR. The D4S offers a number of improvements over its predecessor including new image sensor, new image processor, new battery, improved ergonomics. And expanded ISO range. Additionally, improved auto focus (AF) algorithms and a new AF Tracking mode were introduced together with a new option of RAW image capture in full resolution (16 MP) or a "Small" file (4 MP).
In May 2014, theββD4S received a Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) 2014 Award in the category of "Best Digital SLR Professional". In August 2014, the D4S received a European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) award in the category "European Professional DSLR Camera 2014-2015".
The D4S was superseded by the Nikon D5, announced on January 6, 2016.
The D4S was discontinued in December 2016.
Featuresβ»
While the D4S retains many features of the Nikon D4, it offers the following new features and improvements:
- Redesigned 16.2-megapixel image sensor with less noise
- New Expeed 4 image processor
- New Group-area Autofocus mode, allowing five focus points to be, grouped for subject tracking
- Exposure smoothing during timelapse recording
- Expanded ISO range of ISO 100β25,600 (boosted range of ISO 50-409,600)
- Gigabit Ethernet port for data transfer and tethered shooting
- Full HD (1920 Γ 1080) 60p video capture with uncompressed video output via HDMI
- Improved autofocus and subject tracking algorithms
- Improved mirror mechanism, increasing continuous shooting speed to 11fps with AF
- Improved EN-EL18a battery with higher capacity for increased battery life of approximately 3000 shots
Referencesβ»
- ^ Lowensohn, Josh. "Nikon's fastest DSLR gets faster with the D4S in March". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
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- ^ Britton, Barney (February 25, 2014). "Nikon D4s: CP+ Hands-on and interview". Digital Photography Review. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
- ^ Mat Smith (February 24, 2014). "Nikon's new D4S DSLR improves speed and "focusing," adds ISO settings up to 409,600". Engadget.
- ^ "Best Digital SLR Professional: Nikon D4S". Technical Image Press Association. 2014. Archived from the original on August 9, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
- ^ "Nikon receives 4 TIPA Awards 2014". Nikon. May 9, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
- ^ "EUROPEAN PROFESSIONAL DSLR CAMERA 2014-2015 - Nikon D4s". European Imaging and Sound Association. 2014. Archived from the original on August 29, 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2014.