Nikon D4

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Model Name:	Nikon D4
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	D4
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$5999.95
Street Price:	$5779.06
Date Available:	2012-02-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	47.5 oz (1,347 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	6.3 x 6.2 x 3.6 in. (160 x 157 x 91 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Total Megapixels:	16.6
Effective Megapixels:	16.2
Sensor Format:	Nikon FX
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.70"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4928 x 3280 (16.2 MP, 3:2), 3696 x 2456 (9.1 MP, 3:2), 2464 x 1640 (4.0 MP, 3:2), 4096 x 2720 (11.1 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2040 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 3200 x 2128 (6.8 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1592 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 4096 x 3280 (13.4 MP, Other), 3072 x 2456 (7.5 MP, 5:4), 2048 x 1640 (3.4 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; TIFF (RGB)
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x424
Movie Frame Rate:	30p/25p/24p, 60p/50p/30p/25p, 30p/25p
Movie Audio:	Yes
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM)
Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F mount
Kit Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:	1.2x, 1.5x (DX), 5:4 crop modes
Filter Thread:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, and 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors with f/8 supported by 11 sensors)
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.2
LCD Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
OLED Screen:	No
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	46.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 12,800, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 204,800 in Hi-4
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2500 K-10000 K), all with fine-tuning
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/8000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	91K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (75% given to 8, 12, 15 or 20mm circle), Spot (4mm) centered on selected focus area
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	None
Self Timer:	2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds
Time Lapse:	Yes
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exp Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	ISO 518 hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / XQD
Memory Included (MB):
File System:
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed, Ethernet
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired, wireless
Other Connection:	Type-C mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal, Audio input (stereo 3.5mm jack with power), Audio output (stereo 3.5mm jack), Peripheral connector for WT-5
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL18 (10.8v 2000mAh)
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL18 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	2,600
Software
Included Software:	Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	16.2-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, Expeed 3 processor, Upgraded 51-point AF module, 91K-pixel RGB exposure sensor, Bursts up to 10 fps with AE/AF, 11 fps with AF/AE locked, Full HD video capture, Dual Compact Flash and XQD card slots, Ethernet port, Illuminated controls, External headphone and mic jacks.

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