Specifications

Index marking can be registered
during recording for efficient editing
Save valuable time using the index-marking
feature, which lets you designate important
frames while filming. This makes it easy to
locate key points in your footage during the
later stages of in-camera editing. Markings
are indicated along with the progress bar, and
are easy to confirm visually.
Uncompressed HDMI output of
1920 × 1080/60p to an external
recorder
For the purest video quality, the D4S allows
direct output of uncompressed files via
HDMI. Output can be edited using the
ProRes* format, making for an efficient
editing workflow. New to the D4S is the
ability to record video in the camera (compressed in the H.264/MPEG-
4 AVC format) while simultaneously outputting uncompressed files.
Using the optional HC-E1 HDMI Cable and the supplied HDMI Cable
Clip, you can also expect stable operation without accidental dislocation
of the cable. The cable clip also prevents the cable connector from being
damaged.
*ProRes is a codec by Apple Inc. and is a registered trademark of the company.
Smoother exposure transition
during time-lapse and interval timer
photography
Creating breathtaking time-lapse movies is
even easier with the D4S. In a time-lapse
movie of scenes where the brightness
changes gradually, such as at dawn or dusk,
even a slight difference of exposure of
each frame can create annoying flickering.
The D4S intelligently measures exposure
variances and renders the transitions with
unprecedented smoothness. Such scenes
have previously been difficult to capture, but
now you can confidently
apply auto exposure to
achieve professional-
grade time-lapse and
interval timer shooting. The maximum number of exposures available in
interval timer shooting is 9999, increased from 999 with the D4.
Power aperture for smooth aperture control during recording
on an external HDMI device
Instead of rotating the sub-command dial, power aperture* allows you to
fine-tune aperture settings during movie live view by using the preview
button and a function button that you can designate via the custom menu.
Power aperture is compatible with recording on an external device via
HDMI.
*Available in A and M modes.
Auto ISO control while shutter speed
and aperture are fixed
Imagine you are shooting a long sequence
that starts in a dark corridor and ends in the
bright outdoors. The D4S lets you maintain
manual exposure for controlled shutter
speeds and aperture settings while the
camera automatically dictates the sensitivity for the correct exposure.
Maximum sensitivity can be set from ISO 400 to Hi 4. For assignments
with dramatic shifts in lighting, this can be a remarkably useful tool.
Hi-fi sound control before and during
recording via stereo headphones and
audio level monitoring
The D4S is designed for crisp audio recording
with an external stereo microphone
connector. Attach the compact ME-1 Stereo
Microphone (optional) to record high-quality
sound while significantly reducing mechanical noise. A headphone
connector enables use of headphones to effectively monitor and control
audio in sonic isolation. The sound level indicators offer visual confirmation
of your audio level, and the microphone sensitivity can be controlled
precisely in 20 incremental steps. You can also select “Wide range”
(for recording musical performances or the ambient sound of city streets)
or “Vocal range” (for recording human voices). When recording with the
built-in microphone, you can apply wind noise reduction.
Option to tailor the shutter-release
button to start/finish video recording
The D4S’s custom function allows you to
customize the shutter-release button as a
movie recording start/finish button. This
means that you can shoot video remotely
with either a remote cord or the WR-1
Wireless Remote Controller, even when the camera is placed at a distant
or less accessible location, such as on a remote-controlled helicopter for
aerial shooting.
1080/60p Full HD video with full manual
control and wide standard ISO range of 200 to
25600
Professional assignments rarely happen in ideal conditions,
whether shooting still images, running a video production, or both.
Photojournalists who shoot video often need to move quickly, with as
little equipment weighing them down as possible. The D4S reliably
delivers amazing, broadcast-quality video in such environments, with
1080/60p Full HD capability packed into its rugged body. Thanks to its
optimized image processing, the camera produces videos displaying
stunning sharpness and depth — even the small details are free
from moiré and jaggies. The wide standard ISO range — from 200 to
25600 — also helps professionals achieve their objectives using the
D4S alone, all without needing to drag along cumbersome additional
lighting equipment. When working in extremely dark situations, the
ISO can be pushed up to an ISO 409600 equivalent. Select a frame
rate that matches your intentions, choosing from 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,
and 24p. The 60p frame rate is ideal for capturing smooth motion.
Powerful EXPEED 4 for smooth exposures,
rich tones and minimum noise
In addition to smooth motion capture, the D4S also renders
exposure transitions smoothly. When a scene’s exposure changes
significantly, such as filming at dawn or panning from one light
level to another, the D4S’s image sensor and EXPEED 4 work
hand-in-hand to render a natural transition between bright and dark
scenes, all while delivering rich tones, sharp edges and minimized
noise, even at high ISOs.
Multi-area mode Full HD video with the stunningly sharp
1920 × 1080 crop mode
Professionals have to travel light, but they also need plenty of creative
options. When working in multimedia, having more visual options for
your footage can be the key to success, but it can also mean carrying
lots of extra gear. The design of the D4S addresses this head-on,
essentially serving as three cameras in one. Its multi-area modes
allow you to shoot with three different areas of the image sensor: FX-
based format, DX-based format, and 1920 × 1080 crop format. While
the FX-based format offers a shallower depth of field and better noise
performance, the DX-based format and 1920 × 1080 crop format
offer deeper depth of field and a further extended focal length of the
lens in use — 1.5x with the DX format and 2.7x with the 1920 × 1080
crop. For exceptional sharpness in video images, the 1920 × 1080
crop format uses exactly 1920 × 1080 pixels to achieve 1080p
Full HD. The result is simply
amazing image sharpness.
By changing modes, your
NIKKOR lenses, including
DX NIKKORs, can double
and triple their utility, which
can be an immense help
when carrying additional
lenses is difficult or
impossible.
Professional operability
Advanced video versatility,
amazing multimedia
• 1080/60p Full HD video with EXPEED 4, rendering rich, smooth tones with minimized noise from ISO 200 to 25600
• 1920 × 1080 crop mode delivers stunning sharpness without resizing, with an approx. 2.7x increase to focal length
• Smooth exposure transition in time-lapse and interval timer photography of scenes with gradually changing brightness
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The D4S with its high ISO performance lets
a videographer move fast with a minimum
amount of equipment.
The D4S’s image sensor and EXPEED 4
ensure smooth exposure transition in a
video sequence that moves between dark
and bright environments, something that
was previously impossible.
The image above shows three image area options (aspect ratio 16:9) on an
FX-format image area for viewfinder shooting or live view photography.
HDMI Cable Clip
FX-based format
DX-based format
1920 × 1080 crop
1080/60p Full HD video combined with high ISO performance renders smooth motion with minimum noise.