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| Manufacturer | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Model | 25482 |
| Megapixels | 16 |
| Crop Factor | 1x ("Full Frame") |
| Mount | Nikon F (FX) |
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Screen Resolution | 921,000 Dot |
| Tilt/Swivel LCD | No |
| AF Points | 51 |
| Image Stabilization | - |
| Frames-Per-Second | 10 |
| Movie Mode | HD (1080) |
| Weather-sealed | No |
| Top-Deck LCD | Yes |
| Vertical Grip | Integrated |
| Memory Card | CompactFlash, XQD |
| Live View | Yes |
| Screen Type | LCD |
This new flagship offers speed and accuracy with a 16.2 MP FX-format CMOS sensor, 10 fps continuous shooting, a 91,000-Pixel RGB sensor and Advanced SRS, improved 51 point AF System, ISO expanded to 204,800 and 1080p video at 30p with stereo sound.
Success has a new name
Enter the new flagship of Nikon’s D-SLR lineup: D4. Engineered for professionals, D4 strikes an ideal balance between resolution, sensor size, image processing and ISO range. Its newly designed FX-format sensor and EXPEED3 processor enable image capture up to 10 fps with full AE/AF performance and Full 1080p HD video. Combine that with cutting-edge metering and AF systems, intelligently designed controls, an ultra-rugged body and multiple connectivity options, and D4 liberates the world’s top-notch photographers and multimedia artists like never before.
Catch moments others miss
Speed and accuracy in total harmony. D4 offers a level of speed and accuracy that will redefine your notion of the fleeting moment. A carefully selected FX-format 16.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor is paired with Nikon’s powerful EXPEED3 image processor for stunning stills up to 11 fps. A 91,000-Pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering III sensor partners with Nikon’s Advanced SRS to deliver unmatched accuracy in every frame. Add a faster, more responsive 51-point AF system for a camera that can keep pace with you.
Stunning images every time
Superior quality you expect from Nikon. What are speed and accuracy without image quality? Nikon’s FX-format (36.0mm x 23.9mm) CMOS image sensor delivers 16.2 effective megapixels of resolution for exquisite detail. Each of this remarkable sensor’s 7.3-micron pixels is designed to collect maximum light to produce stunning images and video across D4’s broad ISO range of 100 to 12,800 (expandable down to 50 and up to 204,800). Expect the highest image quality in bright and dark shooting. Plus, EXPEED3 image processing yields the most faithful colors, tones and a wide dynamic range.
Enhance stories with HD video
Broadcast-quality and outstanding control. When an assignment calls for broadcast-quality video and audio, D4 is ready. Choose from three Multi-area mode Full HD D-Movie (1080p) video formats: FX, DX or the new 2.7x Crop mode—all at 16:9 aspect ratio. Manual exposure control helps keep the same look from start to finish. Built-in HDMI lets you view footage on an external monitor or record uncompressed 8-bit 4.2.2 footage directly to an external recording device. Even take 2MP stills simultaneously while filming. Attach the ME-1 Stereo Microphone and record high fidelity audio with minimal camera noise. On-screen audio level indicators and a headphone jack help you monitor and adjust audio in 20 incremental steps. D4 takes you from inspiring still to amazing videos with ease.
Complete control and comfort
Designed for an efficient workflow. D4’s remarkable design is the culmination of photographer feedback and Nikon innovation. Adjust AF and AF Area modes without moving your eye from the viewfinder. Quickly select AF points with a new joystick style sub-selector—positioned for both horizontal and vertical shooting. In low-light, all operation buttons and dials are beautifully backlit. Two media card slots offer flexibility and control. Built-in wired LAN and the optional WT-5A Wireless Transmitter enable secure, high-speed file transmission as well as remote camera functionality. Simply put, D4 was built to meet professional demands.
Expand your opportunities
Nikon imaging system compatibility. Draw on the full potential of D4: world-renowned NIKKOR lenses, the Nikon Creative Lighting System, Speedlights, accessories and software. Each impressive FX and DX lens in the NIKKOR lineup is fully tested to deliver sharpness, accuracy and reliability. Bring studio quality lighting to assignments with Nikon Speedlights. Only Nikon offers i-TTL (Intelligent Through The Lens) flash control, which allows Nikon Speedlights to access extensive exposure and metering data from D4 to provide unprecedented levels of flash precision and performance. Nikon’s professional imaging software, and a robust line of compatible accessories will help you expand your capabilities.
Never miss a deadline
The WT-5A Wireless Transmitter is designed for use with the Nikon D4 D-SLR camera. When the world is waiting, being the first to publish makes all the difference. Nikon’s powerful new wireless transmitter, WT-5A, attaches directly to D4 to securely and quickly transfer files.
HTTP Mode: Now you can use the web browser on your iPhone® and/or iPad®** to operate camera controls or begin Live View shooting, including starting and stopping HD video and more.
Image Transmission Mode: Transmit images to an FTP server or computer two times faster than the Nikon WT-4A.
PC Mode: Operate the D4 via Camera Control Pro 2. From one master camera, simultaneously release up to ten remote D4/WT-5A combinations.
**iPhone® and iPad® are are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
New 51-point AF system
Nikon’s new advanced AF sensor uses 51 strategically placed AF points for faster focus operation by working together like a net to capture moving subjects or individually for pinpoint accuracy. Each of the 51 selectable AF points delivers fast and accurate AF detection to a low light level of -2 EV (ISO 100, 20° C) with every compatible AF NIKKOR lens.
Rich image previewing
D4’s beautiful 3.2-inch, 921,000-dot LCD includes an ambient brightness sensor for maximum visibility and crisp playback, menu adjustment and Live View shooting. Quickly enlarge images and videos up to 46x for spot focus confirmation—crucial for high-resolution shooting.
Our most rugged body yet
To sustain peak performance in the most demanding environments, D4’s body, exterior and mirror box are comprised of strong yet lightweight magnesium alloy. Thorough measures are taken to seal and protect against invasive moisture, dust and electromagnetic interference.
Dual memory card slots (CF and XQD)
Dual memory card slots (one CF and one XQD) Record two full cards of data, the same still image data on both cards for instant backup, RAW on one card and JPEG on the other or transfer data from one card to another. You can even designate one slot for data-heavy HD video recording.
Additional Features
AF detection up to f/8: D4 aligns its 15 cross-type sensors in the center to detect contrast for both vertical and horizontal lines with lenses f/5.6 or faster. The five central points and three points to the left and right of them in the middle line are compatible with f/8.M
Multi-Area Full HD D-Movie Video Recording Modes: FX-format renders exquisitely shallow depth of field and wide-angle shooting. DX-format offers a 1.5x crop of the lens focal length, and 1920x1080 Crop format gives you a 2.7x angle of view—ideal for extending lens reach when you can’t get close enough.
91,000-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering III with Advanced SRS: Face detection using the optical viewfinder and detailed scene analysis using the 91,000-pixel RGB sensor enables superior auto exposure, auto white balance, AF performance and i-TTL flash exposure.
Built-in HDR: Combine two exposures at up to 3EV to create a single image revealing an extremely wide dynamic range but with less noise and richer color gradation than ever before.
Two-axis Virtual Horizon indicator: Determine if the camera is level—horizontally or forward—through the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
New mirror balancer: Minimizes the bounce of the mirror’s down movement, extending viewing time and allowing more time for AF operation—one reason D4 achieves AF and focus tracking even during high-speed continuous shooting.
Intelligent power management: Expect greater operating efficiency thanks to a new, small, high-capacity EN-EL 18 rechargeable Li-ion battery that can deliver up to approximately 2,600 images* per charge.
*Based on CIPA Standard.
View simultaneous Live View output on external monitors and record uncompressed video via HDMI terminal: Check video recording on the camera’s LCD and external monitor simultaneously; ideal for focus pullers and camera operators. When the highest possible image quality is required, you can bypass memory cards and record uncompressed footage directly from the image sensor onto an external recording device.
Time lapse shooting: Set intervals and frame rates in order to dramatically relay slow-moving activity at dramatic speeds. D4 lets you shoot time-lapse photography with replay rates from 24 to 36,000 times faster than normal and save them as movie files.
Two Live View shooting modes: Photography Live View and Movie Live View modes add flexibility; exposure, white balance, monitor hue, histogram, focus mode, AF area mode and focusing accuracy are easily confirmed.
Dedicated Nikon Picture Control button: Quickly access six preset picture control options—Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Landscape and Portrait—and up to nine customizable settings with a single button.
400,000-cycle tested shutter: For the utmost reliability and rigorous performance, D4’s shutter has been tested on fully assembled cameras for 400,000 cycles at extreme continuous burst rates.
Self-diagnostic shutter monitor: Should any shutter variance be detected, D4 automatically corrects and adjusts between the actual shutter speed and correct shutter speed to sustain precision shutter operation throughout the mechanism’s lifespan.
| Lens Mount | Nikon F bayonet mount |
| Effective Pixels | 16.2 million |
| Sensor Size | 36.0 x 23.9mm |
| Image Sensor Format | FX |
| Image Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Total Pixels | 16.6 million |
| Dust-reduction system |
Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) |
| Dust-Off Reference Photo | Yes |
| Image Area (pixels) |
FX-format (L) 4.928 × 3,280 (M) 3,696 × 2,456 (S) 2,464 × 1,640 1:2 format (30 x 20) (L) 4,096 × 2,720 (M) 3,072 × 2,040 (S) 2,048 × 1,360 5:4 format (30 x 24) (L) 4,096 × 3,280 (M) 3,072 × 2,456 (S) 2,048 × 1,640 DX-format (L) 3,200 × 2,128 (M) 2,400 × 1,592 (S) 1,600 × 1,064 |
| File Format Still Images |
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats TIFF (RGB) |
| Picture Control |
Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard User-customizable Settings Vivid |
| Storage Media |
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA) XQD Type Memory |
| Card Slot | 1 CompactFlash© (CF) card and 1 XQD memory type card |
| File System |
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Formt for Digital Still Cameras) PictBridge |
| Viewfinder | Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage |
FX (36x24): 100% Horizontal and 100% Vertical Approx. 1.2x (30x20): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx. DX (24x16): 97% Horizontal and 97% Vertical Approx. 5:4 (30x24): 97% horizontal and 100% vertical Approx. |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x Approx. |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 18mm (-1.0m¯¹) |
| Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment | Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m¯¹) |
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed) |
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Lens Aperture | Instant-return type |
| Depth-of-field Control | Yes |
| Lens Compatibility at a Glance |
AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible Metering with AI lenses |
| Compatible Lenses |
AF NIKKOR, including type G and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC Micro-NIKKOR lenses and DX lenses (using DX 24 x 16 1.5x image area) AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only) |
| Shutter type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Flash Sync Speed |
Up to 1/250 sec. Synchronizes with shutter at 1/250s or slower |
| Bulb Shutter Setting | Yes |
| Shutter Release Modes |
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-10 frames per second Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 10 frames per second; 11 with AE/AF locked on first frame Mirror-up [Mup] mode Quiet Shutter Release Self-timer mode Single-frame [S] mode |
| Continuous Shooting Options |
FX-format CH: Up to 10/11 frames per second CL: Up to 10 frames per second 5:4 format CH: Up to 10/11 frames per second CL: Up to 10 frames per second DX-format CH: Up to 10/11 frames per second CL: Up to 10 frames per second 1:2 format CH: Up to 10/11 frames per second CL: Up to 10 frames per second |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution |
10 frames per second 11 frames per second (AE/AF Locked) |
| Self-timer | 2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled |
| Exposure Metering System | TTL exposure metering using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor |
| Metering Method |
Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12mm circle in center of frame Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses) Spot: Meters 4mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point |
| Metering Range |
-1 ± 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering) |
| Exposure Meter Coupling |
CPU AI |
| Exposure Modes |
Aperture-Priority (A) Manual (M) Programmed auto with flexible program (P) Shutter-Priority (S) |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
| Exposure Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV |
| Exposure Lock | Yes |
| Mirror Lock Up | Yes |
| ISO Sensitivity |
ISO 100 - 12,800 Lo-1 (ISO 50) Hi-4 (ISO 204,800) |
| Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 100 |
| Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 12,800 |
| Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent) |
| Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | HI-4 (ISO 204,800 equivalent) |
| Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options |
Hi-1 (ISO-25,600 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV Hi-2, (ISO-51,200 equivalent), 1 EV Hi-3, (ISO-102,400 equivalent), 1 EV Hi-4 (ISO-204,800 equivalent) in 1 EV |
| Long Exposure Noise Reduction | Yes |
| High ISO Noise Reduction |
Low Normal High Off |
| Active D-Lighting |
Auto Extra High High Normal Low On |
| D-Lighting Bracketing |
2 frames using selected value for one frame 3–5 frames using preset values for all frames |
| Single-point AF Mode | Yes |
| Dynamic AF Mode | Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking) |
| Auto-area AF Mode | Yes |
| Autofocus System | Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection |
| Detection Range | -2 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C) |
| Lens Servo |
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used |
| AF-area mode |
9, 21 or 51 point Dynamic-area AF Auto-area AF Single-point AF 3D-tracking (51 points) |
| Focus Lock |
Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) |
| Focus Modes |
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 51 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) |
| Autofocus Fine Tune | Yes |
| Flash Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV |
| X-Sync Speed | 1/250 |
| Top FP High Speed Sync | Up to 1/8000 |
| Flash Control | TTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with SB-910,SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering |
| Flash Sync Modes |
Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported Front-curtain sync (normal) Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Slow rear-curtain sync Slow sync |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
| Flash-ready indicator | Lights when optional flash unit such as SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, SB-400, SB-R200 is fully charged |
| Accessory Shoe | Yes |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | CLS Supported |
| Flash Sync Terminal | Yes |
| White Balance |
Auto (2 types) Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored) Shade |
| White Balance Bracketing | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV |
| Live View Shooting |
Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode |
| Live View Lens servo |
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) Manual focus (MF) |
| Live View AF-area mode |
Face-priority AF Wide-area AF Normal-area AF Subject-tracking AF |
| Live View Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) |
| Movie Metering | TTL exposure metering using main image sensor |
| Movie Maximum recording time |
20 minutes at 24p 29 minutes 59 seconds at 30p |
| Movie File Format | MOV |
| Movie Video Compression | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
| Movie Audio recording format | Linear PCM |
| Movie |
HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 30 fps HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps |
| Movie Audio |
Built-in microphone, monaural External stereo microphone (optional) |
| Monitor Size | 3.2 in. diagonal |
| Monitor Resolution | 921,000 Dots |
| Monitor Type | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD |
| Monitor Angle of View | 170-degree wide-viewing angle |
| Monitor Adjustments | Brightness, 5 levels |
| Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator |
Yes Also visible in LiveView Modes Also visible in Viewfinder |
| Playback Functions |
Auto Image Rotation Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) GPS data display Highlights Histogram Display Image Comment IPTC information embedding and display Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Photo information Playback with Zoom Slideshow Voice Memo |
| In-Camera Image Editing |
Color Balance Color Outline Color Sketch D-Lighting Distortion Control Edit Movie Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Miniature Effect Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Quick Retouch Red-eye Correction Resize Selective Color Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim |
| Image Comment | Yes |
| Interface |
HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector Headphone Connector NTSC Stereo Microphone Input Super Speed USB 3.0 |
| Wi-Fi Functionality |
Eye-Fi Compatible WT-5A WT-4A |
| GPS | GP-1 GPS unit |
| Save/Load Camera settings | Yes |
| Total custom Settings | 58 |
| My Menu | Yes with customization |
| Recent Settings | Yes |
| Supported Languages |
Arabic Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Norweigan Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish Ukrainian |
| Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings | Yes |
| World Time Setting | Yes |
| Battery / Batteries | EN-EL18 Lithium-ion Battery |
| Battery Life (shots per charge) | 2,600 Battery Life (shots per charge) (CIPA) |
| AC Adapter |
EH-6b AC Adapter Requires EP-6 Power Supply Connector |
| Battery Charger | MH-26 Quick Charger |
| Tripod Socket | 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) |
| Approx. Dimensions |
Width 6.3 in. (160mm) Height 6.2 in. (156.5mm) Depth 3.6 in. (90.5mm) |
| Approx. Weight |
41.6 oz. (1180g) Camera body only |
| Operating Environment | 0–40 °C (+32–104 °F) |
| Supplied Software | ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
| Supplied Accessories |
AN-DC7 strap EN-EL18 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery MH-26 Battery Charger UC-E15 USB Cable USB Cable Clip BF-1B Body Cap BS-2 Accessory Shoe Cover UF-2 Connector cover for stereo mini plug cable UF-1 Connector cover for USB cable Nikon View NX2 CD ROM Transmitter Utility CD |
- D4 DSLR Body
- AN-DC7 strap
- EN-EL18 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-26 Battery Charger
- UC-E15 USB Cable
- USB Cable Clip
- BF-1B Body Cap
- BS-2 Accessory Shoe Cover
- UF-2 Connector cover for stereo mini plug cable
- UF-1 Connector cover for USB cable
- Nikon View NX2 CD ROM
- Transmitter Utility CD
Customer Reviews
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“The Nikon D4 refines what was arguably one of the best action DSLRs and makes the shooting experience even better.”
A review, by Jason Odell(Posted on 4/18/12)
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I received my Nikon D4 from Roberts Camera about a month ago, and I've been using it extensively since that time. Prior to owning the D4, my main camera was a Nikon D3s. For the most part, Nikon's D4 offers refinements to the D3s. While individually these improvements don't seem like much, taken together they offer a very compelling upgrade to the D3s.
The three major changes in the D4 as compared to its predecessor relate to the sensor, ergonomic design, and video capability. While nothing is really "ground breaking" with the D4, professional users will appreciate the refinements of this camera. I'm not a video shooter, so my review evaluates the camera from a still-shooter perspective.
The sensor is 16MP, and in my tests delivers clean images on par with the D3s. However, you can now shoot at a base ISO of 100, and there's about a stop more dynamic range as compared to the D3. Color rendition is excellent, and tones are smooth. Noise is incredibly well-controlled; you can easily shoot at ISO 3200 without any regard for needing NR. So with the D4, you get a wider ISO range with quality at least as good as the D3s, and 4 more MP of resolution.
The ergonomics of the D4 is something that you can't appreciate until you hold one. The camera is more comfortable, at least in my hands, than the D3s; that's the first thing I noticed when I picked it up out of the box. Nikon have also taken great strides in improving the control layout when using the camera in vertical (portrait) orientation. The buttons now have roughly identical positions whether you shoot horizontally or vertically. The LCD color rendition is vibrant; it's noticeably better than the previous LCD panels. The back-lit buttons are a very nice touch that will be appreciated by anyone who shoots in dim conditions. There is more clearance between the 10-pin connector and the lens mount, making it easier to attach a remote release in the field.
The new meter in the D4 behaves slightly differently than the previous meters. I've found that it is quite accurate in most scenes, and tends to expose somewhat less to the right as compared to the D700. The D4 supports shooting at 10 frames per second while retaining full autofocus and metering capabilities. My tests of the AF system have been very favorable. I've gotten very good AF performance with some of my slower Nikkor zooms; performance that I didn't see on the D3s. Moreover, the new AF module supports autofocus operation with lenses as slow as f/8. That means D4 shooters will be able to use a wider range of teleconverter options with their f/4 glass. I tested mine with the 200-400VR and TC-17EII and I was very happy with the focus performance. Despite the listed tech specs, the Nikon D4 will bracket in 2 and 3EV increments; which makes it ideal for HDR photographers.
Other nice additions to the D4 include a dual-axis virtual horizon, multiple shots with the self-timer, and an improved Live View interface. The new Live View system supports face-detection autofocus which can be very useful when shooting video or hand-holding the camera above a crowd. Although I'm not a videographer, the video features in the D4 are excellent, and there is now a dedicated "record" button on the top of the camera. I have not tried the wireless networking system in the D4, but it looks promising.
If you make your living with a D3 or D3s, it may seem hard to justify the $6000 price of the D4. However, the refinements and improvements over the D3 are noticeable once you start using the camera. The D4 does not disappoint, but you do have to pay a hefty price to get one.
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