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    Nikon announces its latest full frame DSLR, the D4

    By Molly McHugh | Digital Trends – Fri, Jan 6, 2012

    Nikon has announced its new full frame DSLR, the D4. And true to recent DSLR form, the camera isn’t built with only stills in mind, its HD video capture is just as important a feature.

    The Nikon D4 houses a 16.2-megapixel FX format CMOS sensor–for reference, the D3S has a 12.1-megapixel sensor. The other major area of improvement is video recording. The D3S (which is, mind you, still a $5,000+ camera) was limited to 720p24 capture. Now, the DSLR has transitioned into a more versatile device, one that often doubles as a camcorder for skilled and professional photographers/videographers. So Nikon bumped things up a bit, to say the least.

    The D4 records in 1080p30, 1080p24, 720p60, and 720p50 in QuickTime format. Of course you have full manual exposure control while recording as well. You can preview HD video via the display or the HDMI port, which now supports uncompressed 8-bit preview output.

    Video has become increasingly important in full frame DSLRs, but stills obviously need to hold their own. The D4 has an ISO range of 100-12,800, expandable from 50-204,800 – meaning it should yield impressive low light performance. It’s also fast, shooting 10fps with full AF/AE or 11fps when AF is locked. The D4 also has a new EXPEED 3 image processor that should help with crisp resolution and natural saturation. It also means the device itself should work quickly, processing tons of data while churning out top notch photos.

    So how will it compare to the Canon 1D X? These two line up nicely with one another and choosing one will probably fall to brand loyalty. When it comes to speed, the 1D X takes top prize, but the D4 has a wireless shooting feature that is pretty tempting. Price and timing might work in the D4’s favor more than anything else: it’s available a month before the 1D X, this February. It’s also less expensive, at $6,000 (the 1D X will cost $6,800). 

    We’re also waiting to hear from Nikon about the leaked D800. According to the rumors, this will have the same AF system as the D3, as well as general other improvements over the last-gen D700. Perhaps we’ll hear more at CES next well. Until then, let these official D4 images tide you over. 

    This article was originally posted on Digital Trends

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    8 comments

    • Dude Breaks Wind
      Dude Breaks Wind  •  Akron, Ohio  •  4 mths ago
      I can't imagine walking around New York with a 6,000 dollar camera around my neck and not getting robbed.
      • Mr Rickster
        Mr Rickster 4 mths ago
        This is not a camera you put around your neck and walk with. You will develop serious neck problems..
      • Dean
        Dean 4 mths ago
        Good one Mr. Rickster! :)
    • BroderickG
      BroderickG  •  Richardson, Texas  •  4 mths ago
      hopefully the d3 will go down
    • Dean
      Dean  •  4 mths ago
      I still prefer DSLR solely to take pictures, and not cram it with video. There's a separate gadget for that.
      • phil r
        phil r 4 mths ago
        DSLRs are fantastic video tools. Youre kidding yourself if you feel otherwise.
    • Dean
      Dean  •  4 mths ago
      If you're not a photographer, you will never understand. Just stick to your point and shoot camera.
    • doug
      doug  •  4 mths ago
      Unless your a professional- you surely don't need a $5000 camera
    • GOP
      GOP  •  4 mths ago
      I live over the years regardless of the product they always throw in these technical names that nobody reallt knows or they could explain easier if they wanted to, I like nikon stuff. I had bad luck with sony on everything. I even had a sony alarmclock stop working. jesus
    • Kathy
      Kathy  •  Houston, Texas  •  4 mths ago
      I agree. Its not the camera that makes the picture, its the photographer! enough said.
      • RokoR
        RokoR 4 mths ago
        Wrong...the photographer make 1/3, camera 1/3, the lens 1/3....ignorant.....
    • richer
      richer  •  4 mths ago
      I bet my Sony NEX 16 megapixel can do the same job as this 5000$+ camera if not better.
      • RokoR
        RokoR 4 mths ago
        another ignorant think that any toy camera can make the job...jejeje...idiot..you really believes the ads...pathetic
      • richer
        richer 4 mths ago
        raw photoquality pixel vs pixel, my nex 5n 16mp beat out a canon 5d mark II .24mp. It's the rest of you that are ignorant, you only justify saying Nikon D4 has more features.
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