Ferrari 250 GTO

 

Great job if you can get it, Martin Brundle, Racing Chris Evan's Ferrari 250 GTO, registration number, "250 GTO" at Goodwood Revival 2011. This was the first racing outing for the famous Ferrari after Chris Evan's purchased the car for £12m from the previous owner, a Japanese collector whom had owned it since 1996.

Did I say that the engine blow up over the weekend, well had to have magor work to it.

If you leave your comments about the image below on the day of publication, you could win a print credit for 40 photographic prints*.

Taken with a Nikon D3s and Nikon 200-400mm f4 G VR II with a 1.4x TC-14E II Tele converter, saved on SanDisk Extreme UDMA Compact Flash, with the setting of; Focal Length 550mm, Aperture Value f5.6, Exposure Time: 1/1000, ISO: 400

The above image is available to buy as a print, fridge magnet and download, just select a product from the drop down menu below. All prices quoted include Taxes, but excludes Postage and Packaging.

Please Select Product Photographic Un-mounted Print 7in by 5in £8.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 8in by 6in £9.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 10in by 8in £12.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 12in by 10in £20.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 15in by 10in £24.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 16in by 12in £29.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 20in by 16in £59.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 30in by 20in £89.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 45in by 30in £119.99 Fridge Magnet 66mm by 44mm £1.99 For Prints Only Matt or Gloss Finish Matt Gloss

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De Lorenzi Racing, Porsche 997 GT3 Cup

 

The above image is of De Lorenzi Racing, Porsche 997 GT3 Cup in the 2011 series of Blancpain Endurance Series, round 5 at Silverstone.

If you leave your comments about the image below on the day of publication, you could win a print credit for 40 photographic prints*.

Taken with a Nikon D3s and Nikon 200-400mm f4 G VR II with a 1.4x TC-14E II Teleconverter, saved on SanDisk Extreme UDMA Compact Flash, with the setting of; Focal Length 550mm, Aperture Value f5.6, Exposure Time: 1/1600, ISO: 1250

The above image is available to buy as a print, fridge magnet and download, just select a product from the drop down menu below. All prices quoted include Taxes, but excludes Postage and Packaging.

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Sponsor of Mark's Images - PhotoBox,
PhotoBox is Europe’s leading online personal publishing service, all about quality affordable prints combined with exceptional customer service. Over 1.4 million members in the UK trust us with their memories everyday, enjoying secure online photo printing, storage and sharing.

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Christmas Photograph Winner

You may remember just after Christmas we tweeted a Photo Competition, for you to tweet your family fun Christmas photo for a mystery prize.

Will we are now pleased to be able to annouce the winner, Rob and their son, @SuperluckyDi, showing off a framed print of there image (below);

So thank you for entering Rob and Di, we hope you enjoy your prize.


Both images are © Di Coke

Nikonians Photo Professors launch first Podcast

 

Nikon photo enthusiasts looking for a series of free podcasts designed to enhance their image making skills have a new "must listen" resource. The first podcast in the new Nikonians Photo Professors podcast series debuts this week, hosted by Rick Paul and Rick Hulbert.

Their free podcast is ready for direct download and it is also available in the podcast section of the Apple iTunes store (also free).

Nikonians Photo Professors Rick Paul and Rick Hulbert combine 60 years of professional and successful photography experience in the newest podcast series available through nikonians.org starting January 15th.

Rick Paul has supplemented his 25-year career as an Aerospace Engineer by creating and developing a successful wedding photography and portrait photography business in addition to his success as a stock photographer. Rick has honed his instructional skills teaching photography skills to company factory workers.

Rick Hulbert has leveraged his 35-year background in architecture and urban design as a springboard for his current activities as an instructor and lecturer and workshop leader in the areas of architectural, travel, street and urban photography.

The Nikonians Photo Professors credit Jason Odell and Rick Walker, longtime podcast veterans of more than 150 Nikonians Image Doctors episodes for their inaugural work in generating interest in the field of photography-oriented podcasts. While preparing for the debut episode they consulted with Jason Odell and arranged to book him as their first guest.

The professors pay homage to the Nikonians motto: Share, Learn, Inspire by structuring the podcast format to those three elements.

Each monthly episode will share information on new gear, assist in learning with the help of special guests and inspire creative techniques with an emphasis on basics (meaning no need for purchasing new equipment).

If you have any questions, suggestions or comments to share with the Nikonians Photo Professors you can email them as a team at info@photoprofessors.org
and individually at rickpaul@photoprofessors.org or rickhulbert@photoprofessors.org.

You can follow podcast show notes and background information at the Nikonians Photo Professors blog page.

Good Luck Rick and Paul, Mark

iVisor Pro LSP Winner

You may remember back in November, we ran a Seaport Digital a laptop bag competition, where I blogged about their new i-Visor Pro LSP laptop bag.

Well here is the Winner, Michael Norris showing off this prize of an i-Visor Pro LSP.

Michael, is currently reviewing the Pro LSP and will be passing on his thoughts on Google+, which I look forward in reading.

I have now been working most days with the LSP and love it, just one laptop bag, working tethered in the field.

Shortly I will be posting my 6 months review on the i-Visor Pro LSP, so watch this space.

To read my initial thoughts on this inpressive laptop bag or perhaps you may like to purchase it, please visit Seaport Digital web site.

I would like to say a big thank you to Seaport Digitial for all their help.

Adobe Announces Lightroom 4 Beta

 



Lightroom 4 is out as a beta from Adobe Labs. Below are a few Adobe videos;

 

What's New in Lightroom 4 Beta.

 

Develop Module Advancements

 

Soft Proofing and DNG Enhancements

 

Working with DSLR Video

 

Mapping Your Photos

 

New Lightroom Book Module

 

Modifying a Book Layout

 

Advance Book Features

 

To download the Lightroom 4 Beta, click here.

 

To participate in the forums, click here.

 

If you prefer a simple list of new features, click here.

 

Nikon D4, More Videos

 

The above video is a public shared video from dslrnewsshooter.com which shows some of the Nikon D4 new features.

 



 

Which's first thoughts on the Nikon D4

 



 

Nikon D4 with WT-5 wireless transmitter demonstration.

 

All of these video's are publicly available from video sharing web sites.

 

 

Disney New Generation Festival Parade

 

The above image is of Disney's New Generation Festival Parade, featuring the Toy Story Crew at Disneyland Paris.

If you leave your comments about the image below on the day of publication, you could win a print credit for 40 photographic prints*.

This image was taken with a Nikon D3s and AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8 saved on a SanDisk Extreme UDMA Compact Flash with setting of 38mm @ f8 1/60 sec ISO 200.

The above image is available to buy as a print, fridge magnet and download, just select a product from the drop down menu below. All prices quoted include Taxes, but excludes Postage and Packaging.

Please Select Product Photographic Un-mounted Print 7in by 5in £8.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 8in by 6in £9.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 10in by 8in £12.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 12in by 10in £20.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 15in by 10in £24.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 16in by 12in £29.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 20in by 16in £59.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 30in by 20in £89.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 45in by 30in £119.99 Fridge Magnet 66mm by 44mm £1.99 For Prints Only Matt or Gloss Finish Matt Gloss

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Nikon WT-5 with D4 DSLR

One of the most interesting new functions of the new Nikon D4 is the ability to remotely and wirelessly control the camera using its web interface.

While the Nikon D2 and D3 both allowed wireless transmission of images, the D4 has improved on this, allowing the user to control the camera via Nikon's WT-5 wireless transmitter, which attachs to the side of the camera drawing power from the camera, then connects via any Wi-Fi network.






Once you are connected to a local area network you can use any web browser to access the camera’s built-in web interface. The power of the interface is incredible, it gives you a live-view from the camera and you can use it to remotely change any of the camera’s key functions, like setting aperture or shutter priority, change white balance and ISO, click to autofocus and of course take still shots. You can review pictures and even switch over to video mode with a similar level of control.

Bath Photowalk - Sunday 18th March 2012

Why not come and join Mark on is latest Bath photo walk.

Mark’s photo walks are ideal for photographers of all levels and abilities, whether you're a beginner thats just starting out, or a serious enthusiast, Mark can help you improve your picture making.

Mark passes on his years of knowledge, experience and explains in Basic English, photographic know how and techniques that will improve your photographic results.

Photo walking is a great way to meet like-minded leisure and enthusiast photographers and learn more about your hobby or interest. All of our Photo Walks have been scouted for the best places to make your images, so you can concentrate on the business of image-making.

You don't need the latest Digital SLR camera, just an interest in photography. The workshops are practical in nature and targeted at all levels of enthusiast and leisure photographers who want to improve their skills and enjoy their DSLR camera. It's all about making, not taking, photographs.

• Suitability - For all photographers, any age, from beginners onwards.


• Content - You will learn and put into practice several different types of photographic skills.


• Location - Bath.


• Price - £25.00 per person.


• Start Time - 10:00 am.


• Date - Sunday 18th March 2012.


• Duration - Around 3 to 4 hours.


• Terrain - Easy, suitable for wheelchairs.


• Walk Size - Max of 12 people.


• eTicket - Confirmation of place will be emailed normally within 24 hours.


• What Should You Wear? - Suitable footwear and clothing for the weather on the day, a hat if Hot/Cold.


• Camera - Any camera, preferably D-SLR, Any Make.


• Tripod - Useful if you have one, but not necessary.


• Refreshments - None provided; bring a non alcohol liquid drink would be a great idea.


• Age Limit - There is no age limit, however under 16's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.


• Weather - Of course if the weather is bad, the Photowalk may be cancelled.

To book your place, just click on the red buy now button, below.

We look forward in seeing you soon.

Don't forget to follow Mark on Twitter

Nikon D4 Spec

 

There has been some creditable news in the photographic industry about the upcoming Nikon D4 camera, here is my pickings are what I think Nikon's D4 may be like;

• 16.2 MP


• 11 fps


• 100-102,400 native ISO range, expandable to 50 and 204,800


• CF + XQD memory card slots


• No built-in wireless as Nikon have are sticking with the wireless transmitters, WT-5


• Ethernet port


• Face detection


• Video 1080p and 720p


• Improved 51 AF points


• AF detection range will go down to EV-2.0 (D3s went to EV -1)


• Autofocus system: 9 cross-type sensors that are operational up to f/8

Reading the news, it's clear that Nikon are competing with Canon's 1Dx and would expect Nikon to announce the D4 and D800 just before or during the PMA show in Las Vegas (10th to 13th January, 2012).

I would agree with some reports, that Nikon are with the D4 and D800, manufacturing two pro camera bodies, with clear differences, the D4 will have low MP count, high fps, high ISO, where the D800 will have high MP count, low fps, lower ISO. This is a clear change in direction for Nikon, from the previous models D3 andD700 that shared technology with similar specs.

I have always thought that Nikon would have to go a long way to improve on the D3s and while the D4 looks interesting, is the cost of around £4000 worth the extra functionality?

Sacre Coeur, Paris

While recently in Paris France, it was a really dark, grey day, which while I visited one of Paris most visited Church's, Sacre Coeur, it lead to the grey scale image.

Taken with a Nikon D3s and AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f2.8G lens, saved on SanDisk Extreme UDMA Compact Flash with setting of 24mm @ f8, 2000 sec ISO 2500.

The above image is available to buy as a print, fridge magnet and download, just select a product from the drop down menu below. All prices quoted include Taxes, but excludes Postage and Packaging.

Please Select Product Photographic Un-mounted Print 7in by 5in £8.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 8in by 6in £9.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 10in by 8in £12.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 12in by 10in £20.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 15in by 10in £24.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 16in by 12in £29.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 20in by 16in £59.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 30in by 20in £89.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 45in by 30in £119.99 Fridge Magnet 66mm by 44mm £1.99 For Prints Only Matt or Gloss Finish Matt Gloss

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The UK's premier photographic retailer operating for 75 years and now with over 200 stores, online shop and call centre.

© Mark Stothard, Commercial Press and Sports Photographer.
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Night Time Photography

This image was taken on an Nighttime Experdition at Avebury Ring at around 1.10 in the morning. There is a little post processing in Lightroom 3 on the lower halfof the image.

Taken with a Nikon D3s and AF-S NIKKOR 14mm f2.8G lens, saved on SanDisk Extreme UDMA Compact Flash with setting of 16mm @ f5.6, 35 sec ISO 200.

The above image is available to buy as a print, fridge magnet and download, just select a product from the drop down menu below. All prices quoted include Taxes, but excludes Postage and Packaging.

Please Select Product Photographic Un-mounted Print 7in by 5in £8.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 8in by 6in £9.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 10in by 8in £12.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 12in by 10in £20.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 15in by 10in £24.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 16in by 12in £29.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 20in by 16in £59.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 30in by 20in £89.99 Photographic Un-mounted Print 45in by 30in £119.99 Fridge Magnet 66mm by 44mm £1.99 For Prints Only Matt or Gloss Finish Matt Gloss

Sponsor of Mark's Images - Jessops,
The UK's premier photographic retailer operating for 75 years and now with over 200 stores, online shop and call centre.

© Mark Stothard, Commercial Press and Sports Photographer.
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Tallyn Laptop Deck Competition Winner

 

Great News, here is Josh, showing off his Dad's prize, which was a Tallyn Laptop Deck holder which was won by Greg Cullen as he was chosen at random for our blog comment competition for December 2011.

Greg says "I received the Tallyn today and as you can see it has already been put into service by my son Josh. He also tried his laptop on it and it works great. Josh plays keyboard and I think I am going to have trouble getting it back from him for photographic use."

"Thanks Greg for entering and emailing in your photo. I hope you enjoy your prize, all the best, Mark."

Interested in how good a the Tallyn Laptop deck is, why not read my review?

Interested in buying a Tallyn Laptop deck, these are currently (December 2011) on special offer from UK Photo Distro at a special discounted price, saving £20.00.

Just for the record, Greg Cullen is not known, neither in person or by telephone to Mark nor his staff prior to be chosen at random as the winner.

Win a week on Exmoor National Park for 6 + Photo Safari

 

Do you love the Countryside? Are you a landscape photographer? Do you like dark skys?

Well here is something special from the UK's smallest, quietest National Park and Europe's first dark sky reserve.

We are giving away to one lucky person, a week's break (Friday pm to Friday am), self catering for 6 in a cottage in the heart of Exmoor National Park. We will also throw in an Exmoor Safari for a day with a photographer.

To enter this compeition all you have to do is follow us on Twitter, @markstothard and help us get 5000 followers.

Once we have achieved 5000 active followers, one lucky follower will be chosen at random from the live list of followers at that time to be the winner.

It's that easy, Good Luck.

The above photo taken by Mark is from Tarr Steps, which are a prehistoric clapper bridge across the River Barle, the bridge possibly dates to around 1000 BC. The stone slabs weigh up to 5 tons apiece. According to local legend, they were placed by the devil to win a bet. The bridge is 180 feet (55 m) long and has 17 spans. It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade I listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument.

 

Terms of competition.

• Mark Stothard will NOT pass on your details to any third parties outside this competition.


• Competition ends when we reach 5000 active followers on Twitter.


• No other prize or cash is offered.


• Winner agrees to have their details, name and photo published.


• No member of staff or family member of Mark Stothard Photographer is allowed to enter.


• Prize on offer is accommodation only, self catering cottage for 6 people located in the heart of Exmoor National Park.


• Dates : any, subject to availability at time of booking, must start Friday PM and end Friday AM.


• Duration : 6 nights.


• Accommodation : 2 double beds and 2 single beds, cot available.


• Photographer for the day is subject to availability.


• Judges decision is final.


• Due to the nature of the prize, no warranty or guarantees are offered.


• No claim for liability or compensation will be consider by Mark Stothard however caused.


• ANY DAMAGE or BREAKAGES TO or IN THE COTTAGE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER.


• Holiday must be booked within 365 days of prize being won and taken within 545 days of being offered.

Prize does not include

• Travel documents, such as Passports, Travel, Life, Injury, liability.


• Travel costs. Motor vehicle insurance. Driving motorway tolls, fuel, brake down cover, insurance, parking, vehicle wear and tear.


• Spending money.


• Food or Drink.

ps. If this Marketing campaign is successful, we may be able to arrange a very special prize at 10,000 followers, more news soon.

Nikon D4 Videos

Below are a selection of publicly available videos about of from Nikon's D4



 



 



 



 

Sample videos from Nikon D4


 



 

What's the Difference? D4 v D3s

 

I have been looking very hard at the D4 specs over the past 3 days and two things, that Nikon D3s user may not have considered, is the upgrade price? We we lucky with the D2 to D3 and D3s that Nikon used the same battery, although the D3 was a higher capacity battery.

With the D4 however that batterand charger is different. The D4 uses Nikjon EN-EL18, a less poweraful battery that the D3s, which retails for around £xxx or US$xxx where the D3s uses the EN-EL4a costing around £xxx or US$xxx. The same applies to the charger, thats new, D4's is the MH-26 £xxx or US$xxx and D3s being MH-22, £xxx or US$xxx.

Below are some quick comparison between the Nikon D4 and Nikon D3s which are based on the specifications listed on Nikon websites, correct as of 7th January 2011.

 

	Nikon D4	Nikon D3S
Announced	January, 2012	October, 2009
Lens Mount	Nikon F bayonet mount	Nikon F bayonet mount
Effective Pixels	16.2 million	12.1 million
Sensor Size	36.0 x 23.9mm	36.0 x 23.9mm
Image Sensor Format	FX	FX
File Format Still Images	JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal QualityJPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) CompressionNEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG FormatsTIFF (RGB)	Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60 percentCompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless Compressed): approx. 60-80 percentJPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal QualityTIFF (RGB)Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
Picture Control	LandscapeMonochromeNeutralPortraitStandardUser-customizable Settings Vivid	MonochromeNeutralNine User-customizable SettingsStandardVivid
Storage Media	CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA)XQD Type Memory	CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
Card Slot	1 CompactFlash (CF) card and 1 XQD memory type card	2 CompactFlash© (CF) cards
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.	100 % Approx.
Viewfinder Magnification	0.70x Approx.	0.70x Approx.
Interchangeable Focusing Screens	--	Type B BriteView Clear Matte VIType E Clear Matte VI
Lens Compatibility at a Glance	AF-S or AF lenses fully compatibleMetering with AI lenses	AF-S or AF lenses fully compatibleMetering with AI lenses
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000 sec.	1/8000 sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed	30 sec.	30 sec.
Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution	10 frames per second11 frames per second (AE/AF Locked)	9 frames per second
Scene Modes	--	--
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV	±5 EV in increments of 1/31/21
Exposure Bracketing	2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV	2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Mirror Lock Up	Yes	Yes
ISO Sensitivity	ISO 100 - 12,800Lo-1 (ISO 50)Hi-4 (ISO 204,800)	ISO 200 - 12,800Lo-1 (ISO 100)Hi-1 (ISO 25,600)Hi-2 (ISO 51,200)Hi-3 (ISO 102,400)
Dynamic AF Mode	Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)	Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
Auto-area AF Mode	Yes	Yes
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 onlyFull-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View onlyManual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area	Continuous-servo (C)ManualSingle-servo AF (S)
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points	51	51
Built-in Flash	--	--
Flash Bracketing	2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV	2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Top FP High Speed Sync	Up to 1/8000	Up to 1/8000
Flash Sync Modes	Auto FP High-Speed Sync supportedFront-curtain sync (normal)Rear-curtain syncRed-eye reductionRed-eye reduction with slow sync Slow rear-curtain sync Slow sync	Front-curtain sync (normal)Rear-curtain syncRed-eye reductionRed-eye reduction with slow syncSlow sync
Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV	--
Nikon Creative Lighting System	CLS Supported	CLS Supported
White Balance	Auto (2 types)Choose color temperature (2500K–10000K)CloudyDirect SunlightFlashFluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored) Shade	Auto (2 types)Auto (TTL white balance with 2,016-pixel RGB sensor)CloudyDirect SunlightFine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning Shade
White Balance Bracketing	2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV	2 to 9 exposures
Live View Shooting	Photography Live View ModeMovie Live View Mode	Handheld modeTripod mode
Movie	HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fpsHD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fpsHD 1,280×720 / 30 fpsHD 1,280x720 / 60 fps	VGA 640x424 / 24 fpsQVGA 320x216 / 24fpsMovie with soundHD 1280x720 / 24 fps
Movie Audio	Built-in microphone, monauralExternal stereo microphone (optional)	Built-in microphone, monaural
Monitor Size	3.2 in. diagonal	3.0 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution	921,000 Dots	921,000 Dots
Monitor Type	Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD	Super DensityWide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Playback Functions	Auto Image RotationFull-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar)GPS data displayHighlightsHistogram DisplayImage Comment IPTC information embedding and display Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Photo information Playback with Zoom Slideshow Voice Memo	Auto Image RotationFull FrameHighlight Point DisplayHistogram DisplayImage Comment Movie Playback Shooting Data Slideshow Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments) Voice Memo Zoom
In-Camera Image Editing	Color BalanceColor OutlineColor SketchD-LightingDistortion Control Edit MovieFilter 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	Color BalanceD-LightingEdit Movie with Save Selected FrameFilter EffectsImage OverlayMonochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Red-eye Correction Resize Side-by-Side Comparison Trim
GPS	GP-1 GPS unit	GP-1 GPS unit
Battery / Batteries	EN-EL18 Lithium-ion Battery	EN-EL4 Lithium-ion BatteryEN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge)	2,600 Battery Life (shots per charge) (CIPA)	4,200 shots (CIPA)
AC Adapter	EH-6b AC AdapterRequires EP-6 Power Supply Connector	EH-6 AC Adapter
Approx. Dimensions	Width 6.3 in. (160mm)Height 6.2 in. (156.5mm)Depth 3.6 in. (90.5mm)	Width 6.3 in. (159.5mm)Height 6.2 in. (157mm)Depth 3.4 in. (87.5mm)
Approx. Weight	41.6 oz. (1180g)camera body only	43.7 oz. (1,240g)camera body only
Price	USA $5999.95 - UK £4799 Amazon $N/A £N/A	USA $5199 - UK £3525 Amazon $5090 - £3699

 

Nikon D4 Compatibility

Compatible CPU lenses¹

Lens / Accessory	Camera settings
	Focus mode			Exposure mode		Metering system
	AF	M (e - rangefinder)	M	PS	AM
						3D	Color
Type G or D AF NIKKOR2, AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR							-	3
PC-E NIKKOR series	-	5		5	5	5	-	3,5
PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D4	-	5		-	6		-	3,5
AF-S/AF-I teleconverter7							-	3
Other AF NIKKOR(except lenses for F3AF)	9	9				-		3
AI-P NIKKOR	-	10				-		3

• : Compatible


• - : Not Compatible

• 1 - IX-NIKKOR lenses can not be used.


• 2 - Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses.


• 3 - Spot metering meters selected focus point.


• 4 - The camera's exposure metering and flash control systems do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used.


• 5 - Can not be used with shifting or tilting.


• 6 - Manual exposure mode only.


• 7 - Can be used with AF-S and AF-I lenses only.


• 8 - With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.


• 9 - When focusing at minimum focus distance with AF 80-200mm f/2.8, AF 35-70mm f/2.8, AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 (New), or AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lens at maximum zoom, in-focus indicator may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus.


• 10 - With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

Compatible Non-CPU lenses¹

Lens / Accessory	Camera settings
	Focus mode			Exposure mode		Metering system
	AF	M (e - rangefinder)	M	PS	AM
						3D	Color
AI-, AI-modified, NIKKORor Nikon Series E lenses2	-	5		-	8	-	12	13
Medical-NIKKOR 120mm f/4	-			-	9	-	-	-
Reflex-NIKKOR	-	-		-	8	-	-	13
PC-NIKKOR	-	6		-	10	-	-
AI-type Teleconverter3	-	7		-	8	-	12	13
Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-64	-	7		-	11	-	-
Auto extension rings(PK-series 11A, 12, or 13;PN-11)	-	7		-	8	-	-

• : Compatible


• - : Not Compatible

• 1- Some lenses can not be used.


• 2 - Range of rotation for AI 80-200mm f/2.8 ED tripod mount is limited by camera body. Filters can not be exchanged while AI 200-400mm f/4 ED is mounted on camera.


• 3 - Exposure compensation required when used with AI 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5, AI 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5, AI 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5, or AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8D.


• 4 - Requires Auto Extension Ring PK-12 or PK-13. Bellows Spacer PB-6D may be required depending on camera orientation.


• 5 - With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.


• 6 - Can not be used with shifting or tilting.


• 7 - With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.


• 8 - If maximum aperture is specified using Non-CPU lens data, aperture value will be displayed in viewfinder and top control panel.


• 9 - Can be used in manual exposure modes at shutter speeds slower than flash sync speed by one step or more.


• 10 - Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. In aperture-priority auto exposure mode, preset aperture using lens aperture ring before performing AE lock and shifting lens. In manual exposure mode, preset aperture using lens aperture ring and determine exposure before shifting lens.


• 11 - Use preset aperture. In aperture-priority auto exposure mode, set aperture using focusing attachment before determining exposure and taking photograph.


• 12 - Can be used only if lens focal length and maximum aperture are specified using Non-CPU lens data. Use spot or center-weighted metering if desired results are not achieved.


• 13 - For improved precision, specify lens focal length and maximum aperture using Non-CPU lens data.

• Reprocopy Outfit PF-4 requires Camera Holder PA-4.


• Noise in the form of lines may appear during autofocus at high ISO sensitivities. Use manual focus or focus lock. Lines may also appear at high ISO sensitivities when aperture is adjusted during movie recording or live view photography.