Nikon D4S

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Nikon D4S
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Overview
Maker Nikon
Type Digital single-lens reflex camera
Released24 February 2014
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F-mount
Lens Interchangeable
Sensor/medium
Sensor 36.0 mm × 23.9 mm, Nikon FX format [1]
Sensor type CMOS
Maximum resolution 4928 × 3280 pixels
(16.2 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
Focusing
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/metering
Exposure modesProgrammed 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
Flash No integrated flash, external only
Flash bracketing 2-9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Shutter
Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed range30 to 1/8000 second and bulb
Continuous shooting 11 frame/s
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical-type fixed eye level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification
Image processing
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
General
LCD screen3.2-inch diagonal, (921,000 dots), TFT VGA [1]
BatteryLi-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 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Chronology
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] 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 (16 MP) or a "Small" file (4 MP). [6]

Contents

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 5, 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]

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