Nikon D4 in 2021: Flagship quality shows... (#2)

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My observations regarding the Nikon D4 after some weeks of shooting here in 2021. Relative to mainly the Nikon D700. Notice that I do not try to bash the D700 - I just need a reference point to compare the Nikon D4 to.

Table of content:
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Overall impression
1:46 Big and heavy (get a good strap)
2:58 Packing your backpack with the D4
4:48 I don’t use the D4 as intended
5:48 Color rendition
6:59 Image Quality
7:44 Dual joysticks
9:12 Zoom buttons
10:11 Additional LCD
13:40 The grip
15:01 Pricey accessories
16:38 Viewfinder coverage
17:46 Wrap up

Link to Flickr phot stream:

Link to video by Tony Northrup about color science:

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[MyHumanWreckage]

I just want to commend you for your excellent series of videos on the D4.

[MLJ]

Being a new owner of a D4, I'm really enjoying your series of D4 content thanks for sharing your thoughts

[Carl.]

Thanks again for a nice clear concise video. I love my D4 - bought it used 2 years ago - was going to get a new D750 and I'm so glad I didn't. It is an amazing machine and the image quality is superb.

[arunphillips]

Great review Frederik. The D4 is pretty much the most amazing DSLR ever, perfect resolution, perfect AF and handling, just a pure joy to use. I love using mine with the mighty D3s as a backup.

[garyyarber]

Just by coincidence I wats watching your videos when a heavily used D4 became available for purchase and I decided to pull the trigger on getting it. Thank you for posting your views and impressions of this great camera! Hope to capture some images as excellent as yours, sir!

[zjouephoto]

Excellent content - still use 2 D700s to shoot events and sports, big fan of the D4 / Df sensor also. An advantage of lower pixel sensors sometimes ignored for sports and events is that camera shake is less of an issue - when the D800 came out the recommendation was that it not be shot lower than 1/500th.

[ScottWBaker]

wonderfully comprehensive review (sorta lite version!) im a long time shooter, of Nikon plus others, Nikkomat thru F4 and d850.thinking of getting one of these for myself, and use in a new studio im setting up. Amazing camera. Your over view was really well done!

[JimResnikoff]

Lovely video as always. Thanks for reminding all about the subtle ergonomics.

[klarion]

I missed the output of my DF and I got a D4... rewatching your videos. Don't care about eye candy. I only care about information.

[sidvicious]

I like your channel. You keep it short and sweet and to the point. Be careful of quoting Tony Northrup because his advice is alot of times mixed. I like Tony's channel and do subscribe, but I sometimes take him with a grain of salt like alot of other YouTubers.

Tony is still under the impression that you shouldn't use crop sensors bodies like a d500 and under with full frame lenses because you don't get all of the quality out of the lens, which is absolutely false.

[manuellabor]

I've got both. Love the D4 & yes the D700 is my backup.

[lanxxafame]

and again, thank you sir! might not buying one anytime soon - but definitely this one is good for my knowledge! thanks sir 🥳

[fatherheer]

I own the D750 and love it…had a chance to pick up a D4s for cheap…I watched your videos and I agree with your assessment on the color rendition…I really like the D750 but the D4s seems just a bit better…thanks

[tracyleepitre]

Thanks so much ...I love personal reviews like this one!

[newtoyouphotography]

Nice one Frederik, had our D4 from new and it has seen a lot of action, wish ours looked as good as yours, but as you know we use them as working tools. I know you will love the D4 as much as we do.

[edc]

Another excellent video! I don't own a D4 but i do have 2 D700s. Heavy, but i love them. Peak design straps are great. Never had a problem.

[tsdelaney]

Thanks for the video, Fred! I’m not ready for another camera, but I’d have to strongly consider the D4 as an alternative to the D700.

[彭建元-cz]

The best DSLR have ever made, if you really know it !

[dandruff]

D4 aquired low price less than 1/4 shutter used minimum wear happy chappy Thanks for the review

[peterwilliams]

First of all may I say how much I enjoyed listening to your views on the Nikon D4 - a beautiful clear accent - and you keep it simple which I found refreshing .
I currently have a Nikon D7000 but I've had it for 10 years and I've taken around 130k shots on it [ still going strong ] - I'm not sure whether to buy a D500, D750, D800E, D850 or a D4s -maybe even a D7200 .
I only have Lightroom 6, I'm in my late 60s so my next camera may be my last - the D4s will probably outlive me but is heavy, I'd need to invest in a different remote, spare battery will be more expensive as will be an XQD card - the D750 has the same battery as the D7000 as has the D500 I believe - I'm not sure about the D850 and its large files, same almost applies for the D800E - it's between the D4s, D750 and D500 but I'm open to ideas / comments .
My main interest is Landscape but I'm open to Bird Photography, Flowers, Macro .
I'm drawn to the D4s for longevity, autofocus and that it's compatible with LR6, just the weight and extras putting me off . My lenses are a mixture of DX and FX, mostly DX but I'm happy to invest in FX .