Nikon’s brand new full-frame digital SLR camera is the latest media superstar. The 16.2 megapixel DSLR offers 1080/30p video capture, an extended ISO range of 100 to 204,800, a 91,000-pixel 3D color matrix meter and a top high-speed shooting option of 11 frames-per-second. And with the D3 first hitting stores nearly five years ago, this FX-mount successor was long overdue. Earlier today, Nikon held its D4 launch event in Asia, previewing the camera before a group of journalists in Hong Kong.
In what seems to be a move consistent throughout the industry, the D4′s body is strikingly similar to its half-decade-old predecessor. There’s no edgy new design to speak of, and all of the controls are exactly where you’d expect them to be. That’s not to say Nikon didn’t make a few tweaks, however. First, there’s a full set of vertical controls for firing the camera and adjusting key settings without awkwardly reaching around the body to access the buttons up top — an improvement that’s sure to be appreciated by portrait and wedding shooters. The main shutter release was also moved slightly forward, for a more natural feel, and a dedicated movie capture button was added. There’s also a new pair of joystick-like controls for navigating menus and moving around an image while zoomed in during playback. Overall, the additional controls improve upon the interface without introducing clutter — an advantage granted by the generous body size.
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