Nikon D4 Coming Soon

[James Shadle]

I wonder if this is real, looks real?

https://wellsfargoadvisors.mworld.co...y&id=587442381

Nikon Unveils New D4 Flagship D-SLR
Greg Tarr
Released : Tuesday, January 10, 2012 12:01 AM
The Nikon D4, which is slated for February availability at a $6,000 suggested retail, will offer a full-frame 16.2-megapixel full-format CMOS image sensor that will shoot full-resolution images at up to a 10 fps rate.
The camera is also one of the first to support the new XQD Compact Flash memory card format, and will also offer a second card for more conventional CF cards.
The Nikon D4 has improved low-light performance, with an ISO range from 100 to 102,400 which can be expanded to 50 to 204,800 for both movies and stills.
The D4 also improves on the D3's color matrix metering system with a third-generation 91,000-pixel RGB metering sensor.
The unit takes the AF mode select switch from the D7000 and uses improved 51-point AF points with 9 cross-type sensor and a beefed up AF module allowing focus with an f/8 lens and faster (up from f/5.6). The AF detection range is now down to EV-2.0
The viewfinder features a full pentaprism with a 100 percent field of view.
The video section will record pixel-for-pixel Full-HD 1080p resolution with selections for 30p and 24p frame rates in this iteration, and 720p at up to 60p for slow-motion work. The camera now includes support for the H.264 B frame compression scheme.
The camera uses contrast detect AF in movie recording and features a low-pass filter optimized to maximize sharpness of HD video, meaning greater noise reduction when shooting full-frame movies.
Function buttons are illuminated this year, and a dedicated video button (user re-assignable) is added near the shutter button.
The D4 supports WTSA wireless control using the optional Nikon WT-5 wireless transmitter, and features an integrated Ethernet port and HDMI output enabling output of uncompressed video.
The D4 also introduces face detection/recognition into the flagship series
Another new feature is smooth aperture control for use while shooting video.
At the same time, the company introduced the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G FX format lens ($500 suggested retail).
The company said the D4 is not being produced in Thailand will not have production issues from the recent flooding situation there. But whether the company will have enough supply to meet the expected demand from Nikon-aligned professional photographers and converts remains to be seen.
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[Tom Graham]

"Released : Tuesday, January 10, 2012 12:01 AM"
Well, guess we will have to wait until next Tues, Jan 10, to find out?
FWIW, so called full-frame (full of what?) does nothing for me, looking for a DX format.
Tom
ps - see source is Wells Fargo, don't remind me after being with AG Edwards becoming Wachovia becoming Wells Fargo Advisors. About ready to transfer my accounts to Merrill Lynch!!! Whine/rant finished

[Don Carter]

One of the major features, if true, is the ability to autofocus at f8. If it maintains any kind of autofocus speed this alone is reason to buy one.

[Roger Clark]

One of the major features, if true, is the ability to autofocus at f8.

I hope this is true. Canon dropped f/8 AF in the 1DX. This will add competition for Canon to bring back f/8 AF.
And let's hope the Nikon f/8 AF is fast. More competition for Canon to catch up.

Roger

[James Shadle]

The unit takes the AF mode select switch from the D7000 and uses improved 51-point AF points with 9 cross-type sensor and a beefed up AF module allowing focus with an f/8 lens and faster (up from f/5.6). The AF detection range is now down to EV-2.0

I hate the D7000 AF mode select switch! The current D300/D700/D3 AF selection is much faster than it is on the D7000.

[Morkel Erasmus]

The unit takes the AF mode select switch from the D7000 and uses improved 51-point AF points with 9 cross-type sensor and a beefed up AF module allowing focus with an f/8 lens and faster (up from f/5.6). The AF detection range is now down to EV-2.0

I hate the D7000 AF mode select switch! The current D300/D700/D3 AF selection is much faster than it is on the D7000.

I too am not crazy about the AF switch on the D7000.

All in all it looks like the Canon and Nikon big guns are going to slug it out nicely in this year's Olympics. I don't see a really good reason to move on up from a D3s, maybe from a D3? I also like to wait until a new camera has been tested a bit in the field before jumping to conclusions. It would be nice if they can move it up to 16mp without losing ISO sensitivity with the pixel pitch of the current D3s sensor, but I think Roger can expound on that better than I can?

Besides, South Africa won't be high up on the priority list for this body, and you can bet our import taxes will place the price more in the equivalent range of $7000-$8000...
Current local estimates of 1Dx pricing suggests something above $8500!

[Charles Glatzer]

A key factor with the D4 is going to be the significant reduction in weight over all previous Pro bodies, with f/8 AF, lower price point, and additional features (wink) I fear Canon is once again going to play catch up.

Chas in Santiago

[Tom Graham]

Go to Wells Fargo link now and you get - This story is no longer available.
See what I mean about WF, so flacky an outfit, guess they decided not to publish information in the future.
Tom