• 16.2MP Full-Frame (FX-format) sensor, sized at 36 x 23.9mm
• 91,000-pixel sensor dedicated for 3D Color Matrix metering to assist with autofocus and scene recognition
• EXPEED 3 image processor
• Back-illuminated buttons
• 51-point AF System which is same as in previous model but with new cross-type sensors
• ISO range from 50 to 204,800 (WHAT!?!)
• 10 frames per second still shooting for up to 200 JPEGs; 11 fps shooting but focus and exposure are locked at the first frame
• Full 1080p HD video at 30p; 720p shooting at 60p for slow motion
• 0.012 second start time; shutter lag rate at 0.0042 second (same as previous model)
• Two memory card slots: one for CompactFlash cards, the other for new XQD memory cards
• 3.2-inch 921,000-dot LCD screen on back
The Nikon D4 is slated to ship in late February 2012 and will have a suggested selling price of $5999.95. Availabilty will be very limited at first, so if you wish to pre-order to the first on the block to have it, come in or call us ASAP! For more information on the camera, please go to Nikon's webpage on the camera: http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d4/
Our many thanks to the 40+ folks who joined us last night for our first photo basics classes of the year! It was BY FAR our best turnout and a good time was had by all, along with some enthusiastic students ready to take better pictures! We'll have 2 classes again next Thursday: Our new " Mirrorless Camera Basics" class from 6 to 7 PM followed by "Digital Point & Shoot Basics" from 7 to 8 PM. Check out our schedule to the right of this blog post for classes up to the 1st week of March 2012 (Nikon D4 image courtesy of Nikon USA).
Addendum (2/8/11) - According to several blogsites, the initial delivery date of Nikon D4's has been pushed back to March 15th. Stay tuned for additional info ...
Introducing The Nikon D4! (And Thanks To Our 1st Class Attendees!)
After months of rumors, Nikon finally introduced last night the long awaited replacement to their top of the line Nikon D3S - The Nikon D4!
The Nikon D4 will use a 16.2-megapixel FX-format (aka full-frame) CMOS sensor that can shoot at up to 11 frames per second and capture full 1080p HD video. Here's a rundown of the specs on this camera:
• 16.2MP Full-Frame (FX-format) sensor, sized at 36 x 23.9mm
• 91,000-pixel sensor dedicated for 3D Color Matrix metering to assist with autofocus and scene recognition
• EXPEED 3 image processor
• Back-illuminated buttons
• 51-point AF System which is same as in previous model but with new cross-type sensors
• ISO range from 50 to 204,800 (WHAT!?!)
• 10 frames per second still shooting for up to 200 JPEGs; 11 fps shooting but focus and exposure are locked at the first frame
• Full 1080p HD video at 30p; 720p shooting at 60p for slow motion
• 0.012 second start time; shutter lag rate at 0.0042 second (same as previous model)
• Two memory card slots: one for CompactFlash cards, the other for new XQD memory cards
• 3.2-inch 921,000-dot LCD screen on back
The Nikon D4 is slated to ship in late February 2012 and will have a suggested selling price of $5999.95. Availabilty will be very limited at first, so if you wish to pre-order to the first on the block to have it, come in or call us ASAP! For more information on the camera, please go to Nikon's webpage on the camera: http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d4/
Our many thanks to the 40+ folks who joined us last night for our first photo basics classes of the year! It was BY FAR our best turnout and a good time was had by all, along with some enthusiastic students ready to take better pictures! We'll have 2 classes again next Thursday: Our new " Mirrorless Camera Basics" class from 6 to 7 PM followed by "Digital Point & Shoot Basics" from 7 to 8 PM. Check out our schedule to the right of this blog post for classes up to the 1st week of March 2012 (Nikon D4 image courtesy of Nikon USA).
Addendum (2/8/11) - According to several blogsites, the initial delivery date of Nikon D4's has been pushed back to March 15th. Stay tuned for additional info ...
• 16.2MP Full-Frame (FX-format) sensor, sized at 36 x 23.9mm
• 91,000-pixel sensor dedicated for 3D Color Matrix metering to assist with autofocus and scene recognition
• EXPEED 3 image processor
• Back-illuminated buttons
• 51-point AF System which is same as in previous model but with new cross-type sensors
• ISO range from 50 to 204,800 (WHAT!?!)
• 10 frames per second still shooting for up to 200 JPEGs; 11 fps shooting but focus and exposure are locked at the first frame
• Full 1080p HD video at 30p; 720p shooting at 60p for slow motion
• 0.012 second start time; shutter lag rate at 0.0042 second (same as previous model)
• Two memory card slots: one for CompactFlash cards, the other for new XQD memory cards
• 3.2-inch 921,000-dot LCD screen on back
The Nikon D4 is slated to ship in late February 2012 and will have a suggested selling price of $5999.95. Availabilty will be very limited at first, so if you wish to pre-order to the first on the block to have it, come in or call us ASAP! For more information on the camera, please go to Nikon's webpage on the camera: http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d4/
Our many thanks to the 40+ folks who joined us last night for our first photo basics classes of the year! It was BY FAR our best turnout and a good time was had by all, along with some enthusiastic students ready to take better pictures! We'll have 2 classes again next Thursday: Our new " Mirrorless Camera Basics" class from 6 to 7 PM followed by "Digital Point & Shoot Basics" from 7 to 8 PM. Check out our schedule to the right of this blog post for classes up to the 1st week of March 2012 (Nikon D4 image courtesy of Nikon USA).
Addendum (2/8/11) - According to several blogsites, the initial delivery date of Nikon D4's has been pushed back to March 15th. Stay tuned for additional info ...