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]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon |
| Type | Digital single-lens reflex camera |
| Released | 24 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 modes | 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 |
| Focus areas | 51-area Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX |
| Exposure/metering | |
| 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 | |
| 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 range | 30 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 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 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Nikon D4 |
| Successor | Nikon D5 |
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.
While the D4S retains many features of the Nikon D4, it offers the following new features and improvements:[5][3]
