Digital camera model
Nikon D4S Maker Nikon Type Digital single-lens reflex camera Released 24 February 2014 Lens mount Nikon F-mount Lens Interchangeable Sensor 36.0 mm × 23.9 mm, Nikon FX format[ 1] Sensor type CMOS Maximum resolution 4928 × 3280 pixels megapixels ) Film speed 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 Storage media One CompactFlash (Type I) card slot, one XQD card slot Focus modesAuto 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 areas51-area Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX Exposure modes Programmed Auto [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], Manual [M] Exposure metering 91,000 pixels RGB TTL exposure metering sensor Metering modes Center-weighted, 3D color matrix metering III, Spot Flash No integrated flash, external only Flash bracketing 2-9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Shutter speed range30 to 1/8000 second and bulb Continuous shooting 11 frame/s Viewfinder Optical-type fixed eye level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification 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 LCD screen 3.2-inch diagonal, (921,000 dots), TFT VGA[ 1] Battery Li-Ion EN-EL18a (2,500 mAh ) Dimensions 160×157×91 mm (6.3×6.2×3.6 in)[ 2] Weight 1,180 g (42 oz) Made in Japan 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.[ 3] image sensor , new image processor , new battery, improved ergonomics and expanded ISO range.[ 4] [ 5] 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).[ 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] 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The D4S was superseded by the Nikon D5 , announced on January 6, 2016.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]
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 100–25,600 (boosted range of ISO 50-409,600)
Gigabit Ethernet port for data transfer and tethered shooting
Full HD (1920 × 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
References
^ a b Lowensohn, Josh. "Nikon's fastest DSLR gets faster with the D4S in March" . The Verge Vox Media . Retrieved 25 February 2014 . ^ Grunin, Lori. "Nikon D4S hits ISO 409600, 11fps" . CNET CBS Interactive . Retrieved 25 February 2014 . ^ a b "Digital SLR Camera Nikon D4S" . Nikon Corporation. January 25, 2014. Archived from the original on August 3, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2014 .^ Cade, DL (24 February 2014). "Nikon Finally Pulls Back the Curtain on the D4s: A Less Noisy, Faster Version of the D4" . PetaPixel. Retrieved 25 February 2014 . ^ a b 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 .
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