Nikon D4 DSLR Camera (Body Only) (16.2 MP)

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The D4 is engineered to achieve image integrity in the most diverse and difficult lighting conditions, thanks to an optimized balance between the FX-format sensor size (36.0 x 23.9 mm) and 16.2 effective megapixels. Uncompromised data readout speed delivers up to 11 fps performance in FX format - faster than any other Nikon camera.

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The 16.2 megapixels yield not only stunning depth and detail, but also more flexibility in post-production cropping for magazine-quality prints and web publishing. Image quality this versatile is a direct result of Nikon’s sophisticated approach to sensor design. Each pixel is as large as 7.3 μm, and painstakingly engineered to collect the maximum amount of light and render the highest possible image quality in both bright and dark conditions. Incredibly clean images with smooth gradations even at high ISO sensitivities can be realized thanks to the optimized noise-reduction design and 14-bit A/D conversion built into the sensor.

Unique to Nikon, the D4 expands your still image shooting possibilities with four image area options: FX format (36.0 x 23.9 mm), 5:4 crop (29.9 x 23.9 mm), 1.2x crop (29.9 x 19.9 mm) andD X format (23.4 x 15.5 mm). The camera also offers three image area options for Full HD video thereby tripling its potential for moviemaking

Further improved high-speed, multifunctional, high-performance image-processing engine EXPEED 3.
51-point AF system with enhanced performance in subject acquisition and focusing in low-light situations.
Superior quick response with approx. 0.12 s* startup time and approx. 0.042 s* shutter-release time lag.
- * Based on CIPA Guidelines.
Dual card slots for CF card compatible with UDMA 7 and the next-generation recording media, the XQD memory card.
High-speed continuous shooting at approx. 11 fps* in FX format (without AE/AF) and approx. 10 fps* (with AE/AF)
- * Based on CIPA Guidelines.
New Wireless Transmitter WT-5A/B/C/D that realizes high-speed workflow.
HDR (High Dynamic Range) that combines images to produce a single image with a wider dynamic range.
White balance that enables finer setting in 10-kelvin steps.
High-performance, glass pentaprism viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage (FX format) and approx. 0.7x magnification.
Approx. 921k-dot, wide-viewing angle, 8-cm (3.2-in.) LCD monitor with reinforced glass.
"Sub-selector" for horizontal shooting and "Multi selector for vertical shooting" are newly employed for efficient operation.
Button illumination that ensures better visibility of the operational system in dark situations.
Virtual horizon that detects both "pitching" and "rolling" directions.
Newly developed shutter unit tested for 400,000 cycles; shutter speed up to 1/8,000 s and flash synchronization up to 1/250 s.
Highly efficient energy-saving design that achieves approx. 2,600 shots (with EN-EL18, based on CIPA Standard*1) and approx. 5,500 shots (based on Nikon standard*2).
- *1 Measured at 23°C/73.4°F (+/-2C/3.6F) with an AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens under the following test conditions: lens cycled from infinity to minimum range and one photograph taken at default settings once every 30 s. Live view not used.
- *2 Measured at 20C/68F with an AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED lens under the following test conditions: vibration reduction off, image quality set to JPEG normal, image size set to L (large), shutter speed 1/250 s, shutter-release button pressed halfway for three seconds and focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times; six shots are then taken in succession and monitor turned on for five seconds and then turned off; cycle repeated once standby timer has expired.

Effective pixels
Type	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount	Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
Effective pixels	16.2 million
Image sensor
Image sensor	36.0 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format)
Total pixels	16.6 million
Dust-reduction system	Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires optional Capture NX 2 software)
Storage
Image size (pixels)	FX format (36x24): 4,928 x 3,280 [L], 3,696 x 2,456 [M], 2,464 x 1,640 [S] 1.2x (30x20): 4,096 x 2,720 [L], 3,072 x 2,040 [M], 2,048 x 1,360 [S] DX format (24x16): 3,200 x 2,128 [L], 2,400 x 1,592 (M), 1,600 x 1,064 (S) 5:4 (30x24): 4,096 x 3,280 [L], 3,072 x 2,456 [M], 2,048 x 1,640 [S] FX-format photographs taken in movie live view (16:9): 4,928 x 2,768 [L], 3,696 x 2,072 [M], 2,464 x 1,384 [S] DX-format photographs taken in movie live view (16:9): 3,200 x 1,792 [L], 2,400 x 1,344 [M], 1,600 x 896 [S] FX-format photographs taken in movie live view (3:2): 4,928 x 3,280 [L], 3,696 x 2,456 [M], 2,464 x 1,640 [S] DX-format photographs taken in movie live view (3:2): 3,200 x 2,128 [L], 2,400 x 1,592 [M], 1,600 x 1,064 [S] A DX-based format is used for photographs taken using the DX (24x16) 1.5x image area; an FX-based format is used for all other photographs
File format	NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed or uncompressed TIFF (RGB) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Picture Control System	Can be selected from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
Media	XQD and Type I CompactFlash memory cards (UDMA compliant)
Dual card slots	Either card can be used for primary or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards
File system	DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame coverage	FX (36x24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical 1.2x (30x20): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical DX (24x16): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical 5:4 (30x24): Approx. 97% horizontal and 100% vertical
Magnification	Approx. 0.7x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
Eyepoint	18 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment	-3 to +1 m-1
Focusing screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII screen with AF area brackets and framing grid
Reflex mirror	Quick return
Depth-of-field preview	When Pv button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes)
Lens aperture	Instant return, electronically controlled
Lens
Compatible lenses	Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC-NIKKOR lenses), DX lenses [using DX (24x16) image area], AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only); IX-NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the 11 focus points with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster)
Shutter
Type	Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Speed	1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb, X250
Flash sync speed	X=1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/250 s or slower
Release
Release modes	S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter-release), (self-timer), MUP (mirror up)
Frame advance rate	Up to approx. 10 fps (CL) or approx. 10 to 11 fps (CH)
Self-timer	2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 s
Exposure
Metering	TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approx. 91K (91,000) pixels
Metering method	Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle or average of entire frame) Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F)	Matrix or center-weighted metering: -1 to 20 EV Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
Exposure meter coupling	Combined CPU and AI
Exposure modes	Programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M)
Exposure compensation	-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Exposure bracketing	2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Exposure lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selector
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)	ISO 100 to 12800 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, 2, 3 or 4 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 12800; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Active D-Lighting	Can be selected from auto, extra high +2/+1, high, normal, low or off
ADL bracketing	2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 to 5 frames using preset values for all frames
Focus
Autofocus	Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 sensors)
Detection range	-2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Lens servo	Autofocus (AF): Single-servo autofocus (AF-S); continuous-servo autofocus (AF-C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus point	Can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points
AF-area modes	Single-point AF, 9-, 21- or 51-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF
Focus lock	Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo autofocus) or by pressing the center of the sub-selector
Flash
Flash control	TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approx. 91K (91,000) pixels is 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
Flash modes	Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync; auto FP high-speed sync supported
Flash compensation	-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Flash bracketing	2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Flash-ready indicator	Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe	ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)	Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 or SB-700 as a master flash, and SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes, or SU-800 as commander; auto FP high-speed sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
Sync terminal	ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread
White balance
White balance	Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2,500 K to 10,000 K); all with fine-tuning
White balance bracketing	2 to 9 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3
Live View
Modes	Live view photography (quiet or silent), movie live view
Lens servo	Autofocus (AF): Single-servo autofocus (AF-S); full-time servo autofocus (AF-F) Manual focus (M)
AF-area modes	Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Movie
Metering	TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Frame size (pixels) and frame rate	1,920 x 1,080; 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p 1,920 x 1,080 crop; 30p, 25p, 24p 1,280 x 720; 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p 640 x 424; 30p, 25p Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively; all options support both high and normal image quality
File format	MOV
Video compression	H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format	Linear PCM
Audio recording device	Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
ISO sensitivity	Automatically adjusted in the range ISO 200 to 12800 or ISO 200 to Hi 4
Maximum length	Approx. 29 min. 59 s (20 min. depending on frame size/rate and movie quality settings)
Other options	Index marking, time-lapse photography
Monitor
Monitor	8-cm (3.2-in.), approx. 921k-dot (VGA) TFT LCD with 170°viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and automatic monitor brightness control using ambient brightness sensor
Playback
Playback	Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, GPS data display, auto image rotation, voice memo input and playback, and IPTC information embedding and display
Interface
USB	Hi-Speed USB
HDMI output	Type C mini-pin HDMI connector; can be used simultaneously with camera monitor
Audio input	Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Audio output	Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
10-pin remote terminal	Can be used to connect optional remote control, GPS Unit GP-1 or GPS device compliant with NMEA0183 version 2.01 or 3.01 (requires optional GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector)
Ethernet	RJ-45 connector
Peripheral connector	For Wireless Transmitter WT-5A/B/C/D
Supported languages
Supported languages	Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
Power source
Battery	One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL18
AC adapter	AC Adapter EH-6b; requires Power Connector EP-6 (available separately)
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions / weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 160 x 156.5 x 90.5 mm/6.3 x 6.2 x 3.6 in.
Weight	Approx. 1,340 g/2 lb 15.3 oz with battery and XQD memory card but without body cap and accessory shoe cover; approx. 1,180 g/2 lb 9.6 oz (camera body only)
Operating environment
Operating environment	Temperature: 0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F; humidity: less than 85% (no condensation)
Accessories
Supplied accessories (may differ by country or area)	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL18, Battery Charger MH-26, USB Cable UC-E15, Camera Strap AN-DC7, Body Cap BF-1B, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-2, Eyepiece DK-17, Battery Chamber Cover BL-6, USB Cable Clip, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM

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Memory card capacity

The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a SONY XQD Memory Card H series QD-H32 (32 GB) at different image quality, image size, and image area settings.

FX (36 x 24) image area*

Image quality	Image size	File size1	No. of images1	Buffer capacity2
NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit	-	15.4 MB	1100	92
NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 14-bit	-	19.4 MB	872	75
NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit	-	13.9 MB	1500	98
NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit	-	17.0 MB	1200	76
NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 12-bit	-	26.5 MB	1100	77
NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 14-bit	-	34.3 MB	872	69
TIFF (RGB)	Large Medium Small	49.1 MB 28.3 MB 13.2 MB	612 1000 2200	55 59 66
JPEG fine3	Large Medium Small	7.9 MB 5.4 MB 3.0 MB	2900 4600 8500	170 200 200
JPEG normal3	Large Medium Small	4.5 MB 2.8 MB 1.6 MB	5600 9000 15700	182 200 200
JPEG basic3	Large Medium Small	2.2 MB 1.5 MB 0.9 MB	10800 16800 27100	200 200 200

*Includes images taken with non-DX lenses when On is selected for Auto DX crop.

DX (24 x 16) image area*

Image quality	Image size	File size1	No. of images1	Buffer capacity2
NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit	-	7.2 MB	2400	200
NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 14-bit	-	8.9 MB	1900	172
NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit	-	6.6 MB	3200	200
NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit	-	7.9 MB	2700	196
NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 12-bit	-	12.0 MB	2400	133
NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 14-bit	-	15.3 MB	1900	114
TIFF (RGB)	Large Medium Small	21.5 MB 12.6 MB 6.2 MB	1400 2300 4700	61 68 83
JPEG fine3	Large Medium Small	3.7 MB 2.8 MB 1.9 MB	5800 8800 13500	200 200 200
JPEG normal3	Large Medium Small	2.3 MB 1.6 MB 1.1 MB	11100 16200 24400	200 200 200
JPEG basic3	Large Medium Small	1.2 MB 0.9 MB 0.7 MB	20300 28700 40700	200 200 200

*Includes images taken with DX lenses when On is selected for Auto DX crop.
1All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded.
2Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. Drops if optimal quality is selected for JPEG compression or auto distortion control is on.
3 Figures assume JPEG compression is set to Size priority. Selecting optimal quality increases the file size of JPEG images; number of images and buffer capacity drop accordingly.

Approved memory cards

The camera accepts the XQD and CompactFlash memory cards listed in the following sections. Other cards have not been tested.

XQD memory cards

The following XQD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera.

SONY	H series	QD-H16	16 GB
SONY	H series	QD-H32	32 GB

CompactFlash memory cards

The following Type I CompactFlash memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. Type II cards and microdrives can not be used.

SanDisk	Extreme Pro	SDCFXP	16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
	Extreme	SDCFX	8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
	Extreme IV	SDCFX4	2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
	Extreme III	SDCFX3	2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
	Ultra II	SDCFH	2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB
	Standard	SDCFB	2 GB, 4 GB
Lexar Media	Professional UDMA	600x	8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
		400x	8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
		300x	2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
	Professional	233x	2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB
		133x	2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB
		80x	2 GB, 4 GB
	Platinum II	80x	2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
	Platinum II	60x	4 GB