Specifications

Strategic preparation prior to shooting for effective results
• Customizing AF functions for surer controls
The D4S’s AF functions are ready to be customized to serve more
attentively to a professional’s many needs. In addition to being able
to store separate focus point selection for horizontal and vertical
compositions, you can now do so with different AF-area modes as
a set by camera orientation. With preset focus point customization,
you can return to the designated focus point at the push of a
button. To avoid choosing unintended lens servo and AF-area mode
combinations, the D4S lets you customize and stay only with the
modes you want.
• Color customization of LCD monitor
Careful preparation leads to better results.
The D4S’s LCD has been meticulously
calibrated to display correct colors. In
addition, you can adjust the color balance of
the LCD monitor to your preference.
Enhanced professional operability and reliability during
the shoot
• Minute changes in body contours, button locations and
textures
Once in their hands, professionals will feel the D4S’s operational
enhancements. The fine-tuned contour of the grip makes holding
the camera even more secure for both horizontal and vertical
compositions. The AF-ON buttons for horizontal and vertical shooting
have been slightly adjusted for better location and a more confident
press. The sub-selector incorporates new material and surface design
for enhanced operability. Every detail has been carefully considered,
subjected to uncompromising scrutiny in order to give you the best
speed and performance possible.
• Faster image processing with EXPEED 4 and RAW size S
The D4S offers a variety of fast and efficient ways to deliver quality
images to your editor or any other audience. If your mission is to send
JPEG images without a post-production edit, then rely on EXPEED
4 for 30% faster processing while maintaining an unprecedented
level of image quality. If you need both post-production enhancement
and speed, the D4S lets you shoot in RAW size S* (12 bit,
uncompressed), which has a quarter of the resolution of RAW size
L (12 bit, uncompressed; the file size of RAW size S is about a half)
while maintaining sharpness and noise level equivalent to JPEG size S.
*Some retouch options, such as NEF (RAW) processing and image overlay, cannot be applied
• Comprehensive professional reliability
As the ultimate in professional gear, expect no compromise regarding
camera durability. From the light and durable magnesium-alloy body
with moisture- and dust-proof sealing, to the shutter unit tested
over 400,000 times in fully assembled models, the D4S is ready
for a diverse range of demanding assignments, with dual card slots
for high-speed memory cards (one for XQD and the other for CF)
to capture shot after winning shot. You can even shoot in darkness,
with illuminated buttons that make camera operation easy. The clear
optical viewfinder offers approx. 100% frame coverage.
Faster image transmission almost simultaneous with
capture
• Built-in wired LAN terminal compatible with 1000BASE-T
A professional’s workflow is only complete once the image is
delivered. To help achieve your objectives with speed, the D4S allows
high-speed data transmission (transmission speed of a JPEG size
L image is three times faster than the D4) with a built-in wired LAN
terminal (1000BASE-T), that sends images in your preferred format
(JPEG, NEF [RAW] or TIFF) to an editor in fractions of a second.
To save photographers the time-consuming chore of attaching the
attributes of each image (i.e. author, theme, venues, etc.), the D4S
lets you register IPTC data prior to the shoot.
• Optional WT-5A/B/C/D Wireless Transmitter
Small and light, the WT-5A/B/C/D connects to the D4S for powerful
wireless data transmission. It is compatible with IEEE802.11n (1x1
HT40: max. 150 Mbps) as well as IEEE802.11a/b/g for enhanced
speed.
• Network capabilities of wired LAN or WT-5A/B/C/D
With the wired LAN or WT-5A/B/C/D Wireless Transmitter, you can
transmit still and video data stored in the camera’s memory card as
well as “just captured” still images to an FTP server or a computer.
Also available are remote shooting from a computer via Camera
Control 2 software (optional), and transferring and storing of stills
or movies on a computer. In HTTP server mode, you can view still
images stored on the camera’s memory card and conduct remote
shooting via a web browser on a computer or an iPhone. Attaching
the WT-5A/B/C/D to the D4S or the D4, configured as a master
camera, enables synchronized release of up to 10 remote D4S or D4
cameras, each with a WT-5 unit attached.
New mirror-movement mechanism for better
viewfinder visibility while tracking subjects
in high-speed continuous shooting
The D4S’s inspired image quality and AF performance can
only reach their full potential if a photographer has a
clear view of what he or she is shooting. Even when
capturing fast, erratically moving subjects using high-
speed continuous shooting, the D4S maintains a
clear view of your target so you can better track agile
subjects. To achieve this, Nikon’s newly designed
mirror-moving mechanism employs double mirror
balancers for the main mirror, that effectively absorb
mirror slap. Also incorporated are dedicated receptacle pins
on both sides of the sub-mirror, that swiftly and accurately stop the
mirror movement. Both contribute to accurate AF tracking during
11-fps high-speed continuous shooting with full-time AF and AE
compatibility, in which the viewfinder image is more stable with
minimized image blackout time, maintaining this clear view for up to
200 JPEG shots* nonstop. Moreover, a selected focus point stays
constantly illuminated without blinking in the viewfinder at every
shutter release during high-speed continuous shooting, helping a
photographer concentrate when tracking fast and erratically moving
subjects.
*When using a 32 GB Sony S-series QD-S32E XQD card.
Horizontal orientation
Sub-mirror
receptacle pins
Camera rotated 90°
clockwise
Camera rotated 90°
counter-clockwise
A different focus point can be selected for each camera orientation.
Minimized viewfinder blackout time combined with a
constantly illuminated focus point display enhances your visual
concentration during high-speed continuous shooting.
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A cutting-edge workflow
without cutting corners
• Clear subject view with minimized image blur caused by mirror movement gives better tracking results during high-speed continuous shooting
• A wide range of practical customization options to handle diverse professional needs
• Built-in wired LAN terminal (1000BASE-T) for fast data transmission
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Clear viewfinder visibility during high-speed continuous shooting lets you better track any subjects.
• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II • Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/1600 second, f/4.5 • White balance: Auto 2 • Sensitivity: ISO 3200 • Picture Control: Standard © Dave Black
The D4S lets you shoot at 11 fps with full AF and AE performance, and maintains high speeds at any aperture.
© Dave Black
Total workflow speed to keep you at the top of your game
Mirror balancers