Nikon D4 Specifications

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Model Name	Nikon D4
Manufacturer URL	Manufacturer website
Predecessor	Nikon D3S

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)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No
Manual Focus	Yes

Power

Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)	2600 shots
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 (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included	Yes
Internal Charging Supported	No

Lens & Optics

Lens Mount	Nikon F
Lens	n/a
Integrated ND Filter	No
Filter Thread	n/a
Thread Type	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization	No

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase Detect	No
DxO Sensor Score	89
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)	24.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)	13.1
Sensor Type	CMOS
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)	2,965
Effective Megapixels	16.2
Sensor Format	35mm
Approximate Pixel Pitch	7.31 microns
Focal Length Multiplier	1.0x
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Color Filter Type	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter	Fixed
Self-Cleaning	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization	No

Image Storage

Usable Memory Types	CF1 / XQD
Other Memory	UDMA7 compliant
Dual Card Slots	Yes
RAW Capture Support	Yes
Uncompressed Format	NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG; TIFF (RGB)
Included Memory	No memory included

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, Other), 3072 x 2040 (6.3 MP, Other), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 3200 x 2128 (6.8 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1592 (3.8 MP, Other), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 4096 x 3280 (13.4 MP, 5:4), 3072 x 2456 (7.5 MP, 5:4), 2048 x 1640 (3.4 MP, 5:4)
Image File Format	JPEG, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG; TIFF (RGB)
Continuous-mode frames/second	11.1

General

Size	6.3 x 6.2 x 3.6 in. (160 x 157 x 91 mm)
Waterproof	No
Waterproof Depth	n/a
Model Number	D4
Camera Format	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured	No
Retail Price	$5999.95
Street Price	$4,499.95
Date Available	2012-02-15
Tripod Mount	Yes

Viewfinder

Viewfinder	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type	SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking	No
EVF Resolution	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed)	0.70x

Exposure

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 Auto Exposure	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 (intervalometer)	Yes
Maximum ISO (native)	12800
High Resolution Composite	No
Minimum ISO (native)	100
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	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode	Yes

Video Capture

HD Video Out	Yes
HD Video Connection	HDMI
Can take movies	Yes
Movie Resolution	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 640x424 (30p/25p)
Movie File Format	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM)
Movie File Format	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM)
Composite Video Out	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder	n/a

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection	ISO 518 hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal
Built-in Flash	No
Flash Modes	Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)	n/a
Flash Range Description	n/a
Max Flash Sync	1/250

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)	11.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)	Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	11.1
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames)	Unlimited
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	11.1
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames)	62
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)	0.21 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR)	1.50 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR)	0.197 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)	0.043 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)	0.41
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame)	0.39
Shutter Lag (prefocused)	0.043 seconds
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames)	Unlimited
Shutter Lag (notes)	OVF: Full Autofocus lag, 51-point Auto Area = 0.254s Live View: Full Autofocus lag = 1.497s Prefocused lag: 0.197s
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot)	0.39
Startup Time	0.3 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
Play -> Record Time	0.2 seconds

Software

Included Software	Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)	3.2
Rear Display Resolution	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen	No
Articulating Screen	No
Tilt Swivel Screen	No
Selfie Screen	No
Max Playback Zoom	46.0x
Top Deck Display	Yes
Eye-level Viewfinder	Yes
Rear Display	Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth	No
Built-In GPS	No
Microphone Jack	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes
External Connections	USB 2.0 High Speed,Ethernet
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
DPOF Compliant	Yes
Remote Control	Yes
Remote Control Type	Optional wired, wireless
Connections (extended)	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
Built-In Wi-Fi	No
NFC	No

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.

Basic

Sensor size	860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm)
Weight	47.5 oz (1,347 g) includes batteries