Nikon D4: Review in 2023

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A review of the Nikon D4 - a big and heavy pro level DSLR camera from 2012-14.

Why not the D4S which is both younger and has better specs? Read this blog post to find out:

Table of content:
0:00 Introduction
0:52 Weight and size
2:42 Service
4:21 Video
5:17 Speed and IQ
6:05 Image quality
7:01 Dust and water
7:51 Shutter noise
8:24 Relative to ML
9:46 Battery grip
10:42 Rear LCD
11:12 Backlit button
11:46 Battery
12:46 Versus D4S
13:44 Cards and slots
14:34 Connections
15:15 Try before buy
16:04 Be sceptical

[tifway]

I did some work for a wealthy client and noticed a D4 box on his office floor. I asked about it and he said he went Sony and had hardly even used it. Fast forward 4 years later and the camera was still on his floor. He laughed when I asked again and said why do you want it? That camera is over 8 years old. He said make me an offer ... Gave him $800 for it and when he could not find the XQD card reader that came with it, he gave me $100 back. It had only 3300 actuations. I have not used my D850 for over a year now. I absolutely love my D4 regardless of it being a beast. Results are always spectacular. Best $700 I have spent in regards to gear.

[alimatthews]

I have a D4s which now has 675, 000 shutter count and is still motoring away giving me outstanding performance and image quality. These Nikon bodies are built to last!

[josdenis]

The D4 is still my main camera. I love it. I’m a photographer, no video. It’s a piece of art.

[andremunro]

Just got a D4 with 30k shutter. I simply love it. Sure it's big and heavy, but it's actually a nice package with a small 50mm (a different story with a 70-200).

[erikjohnson]

I really like this channel, and the fact that I can get info about "old" cameras and their use today.

[michaelgannon]

I had intense G.a.s for around 2 years. Made a crazy mistake of selling my d850 and df alongside 3 zeiss lenses. For a lighter, more travel friendly Fuji kit Xt-4/x-pro-3 and a couple of lenses. And after half a year I gave up and admitted to myself I made a big mistake. Happy to report that I have a practically like new d700 and a d4s on its way to me. It’s been a ride. I’ve wanted a d4/s for a very long time and I will be keeping it even when I use my Nikon film cameras. It’s good to see someone really using their photography kit and helping others. Cheers for the video.

[sheetalnandag]

Thanks Frederick. Your reviews are one of the most honest, simple and likeable. I’ve just upgraded from a used D3s to a D4. After using a D300, D700, D7200, I can fairly I’m sold on the Nikon pro body image quality and ergonomics. Fantastic reliable cameras. Don’t think I’m ever going back to a DX format again

[Bartstyler]

After seen your videos about the d700 and D4 I actually bought both of them a year ago. Very happy with these cameras. The D700 has an film like look and the D4 is super smooth and sturdy. I like to have a big camera in my hands and these fits like a glove. Thank you for yhe inspiration.

[russellwright]

I was lucky and ran across a D4S that had only about 9K shutter clicks and jumped on it. I was in the market for it after haven shot with a D90 and a pair of D700s. I agree, the image quality is superb, and I didn't think image quality could get better than the D700, that camera has some magic to it that I can't explain. As for weight, it just does not bother me, I shoot live events on a weekly basis and I mount the old heavy 80-200 2.8D to it along with the 180 2.8D and don't have any issues with the weight. I guess I'm used of it, I've always had battery grips, dating back to when I first purchased the D90. 16MP is not an issue for me, heck I've printed 30x20 wedding images and absolutely no issues. I love the dynamic range of the D4S, I'm always able to clean up high ISO images and over and under exposed images with no issues. In addition to everything else, I love the file management of the 16 megapixels(although storage is cheap) and it's not taxing on my current workstation and laptop workflow. Overall, the D4S is a great camera and I don't plan on not using it, even with my use of mirrorless....

[Ton-xr]

I still have several of those pro bodies. D4, D3s and the D3x. And in 2024 still very usable. Ok I got a couple of D850's but there is absolutely nothing wrong with those pro camera's from back then. I saw a comparision between the D3x and Z6 and there was no real difference in IQ.

[briannilsson]

I own a Nikon d4 and i love it, so fine image quality

[lucasclayton]

Going to go from a d200 to a d4 will be a great purchase. Found one used $900 CAD. Mostly shoot sports photography so this will be a beast to shoot with

[titiandialfi]

3:00 nikon in my country will try to service it, they have spare part available even after 10 years, sometimes for some camera models and will tell other nikon authorized service center in another country for spare part avaibility

[bastianhecker]

Great video!
I own a D850 and a D4s and also love the rendition and colors the later one offers.
There is just something special about pictures from a D4/D4s. If one is not scared by the weight and size, definetly give it a try 🙂

[pabloponti]

One Of the best Sensor ever made, same sensor of the Df, withthe bridges pixelpitch size! with an AMAZING! dinamic range !!!!

[cws]

Thank you for your sharing ❤I have D4s, Df and Z6III. I like D4s because the images quality are really good. Video quality is not a big problem for me because I seldom use D4s to take a video, even if Z6III😂

[jamiej.tilleyphotographyar]

Thank you Frederik!
I purchased my d750 a few years ago after watching your review of it, and now I recently purchased a second one because I love it so much!

[balicaalexandru]

Thank you for this review ! I just bought one, on Monday I’ll pick it up from the senzor cleaning operation :) hope to capture the best moments with it ! ✌🏻

[chocloditelensman]

I love mine. It takes better photos than my z9. Clean files with incredible resolution. Feels great and is simple enough.

[mwppak]

Very valuable suggestions and excellent video!