Nikon D4S explained

Camera Name:Nikon D4S
Sensor:36.0 mm × 23.9 mm, Nikon FX format[1]
Res:4928 × 3280 pixels
(16.2 megapixels)
Lens:Interchangeable
Flash:No integrated flash, external only
Shutter:Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutterrange:30 to 1/8000 second and bulb
Metering:91,000 pixels RGB TTL exposure metering sensor
Emode:Programmed Auto [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], Manual [M]
Mmode:Center-weighted, 3D color matrix metering III, Spot
Farea:51-area Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX
Fmode: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
Cont:11 frame/s
Viewfinder:Optical-type fixed eye level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification
Speedrange:ISO equivalency 100 to 25,600 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps, Boost: 50–409,600 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps
Flbkt:2-9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Wb:Auto, Presets (12), Manual, and Color temperature in kelvins
Wbbkt:2 to 9 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 EV
Rearlcd:3.2-inch diagonal, (921,000 dots), TFT VGA
Storage:One CompactFlash (Type I) card slot, one XQD card slot
Battery:Li-Ion EN-EL18a (2,500 mAh)
Dimensions:160*[2]
Weight:1180g
Date:24 February 2014
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.[3] The D4S offers a number of improvements over its predecessor including a new image sensor, new image processor, new battery, improved ergonomics and expanded ISO range.[4] [5] 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 (16MP) or a "Small" file (4MP).[6]

In May 2014, the D4S received a Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) 2014 Award in the category of "Best Digital SLR Professional".[7] [8] In August 2014, the D4S received a European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) award in the category "European Professional DSLR Camera 2014-2015".[9]

The D4S was superseded by the Nikon D5, announced on January 6, 2016.

The D4S was discontinued in December 2016.

Features

While the D4S retains many features of the Nikon D4, it offers the following new features and improvements:[5] [3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lowensohn. Josh. Nikon's fastest DSLR gets faster with the D4S in March. The Verge. Vox Media. 25 February 2014.
  2. Web site: Grunin. Lori. Nikon D4S hits ISO 409600, 11fps. CNET. CBS Interactive. 25 February 2014.
  3. Web site: Digital SLR Camera Nikon D4S . Nikon Corporation . January 25, 2014 . August 6, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140803184917/http://www.nikon.com/news/2014/0225_dslr_01.htm . August 3, 2014 .
  4. Web site: Cade. DL. Nikon Finally Pulls Back the Curtain on the D4s: A Less Noisy, Faster Version of the D4. 25 February 2014. PetaPixel. 24 February 2014.
  5. Web site: Britton . Barney . Nikon D4s: CP+ Hands-on and interview . Digital Photography Review . February 25, 2014 . August 6, 2014.
  6. Web site: Nikon's new D4S DSLR improves speed and focusing, adds ISO settings up to 409,600 . Mat Smith . Engadget. February 24, 2014.
  7. Web site: Best Digital SLR Professional: Nikon D4S. Technical Image Press Association. 2014. August 6, 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140809234036/http://www.tipa.com/english/award-details.php?iId=3635. August 9, 2014.
  8. Web site: Nikon receives 4 TIPA Awards 2014. Nikon. May 9, 2014 . August 6, 2014.
  9. Web site: EUROPEAN PROFESSIONAL DSLR CAMERA 2014-2015 - Nikon D4s. European Imaging and Sound Association. 2014. August 24, 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140829020233/http://www.eisa.eu/awards/photography/41/european-professional-dslr-camera-2014-2015.html. August 29, 2014.