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Nikon D4s

Nikon D4s
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alaScore 91

118 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 118 reviews of Nikon D4s. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the usability and durability. The low light performance and image quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas the image stabilizer and software get critical opinions. There are some mixed reviews about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon D4s is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon D4s

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Nikon D4s from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the performance. The low light performance also gets good feedback.

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67% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Nikon D4s

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Nikon D4s from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the low light performance and image quality. The design and video also get good views. There are some mixed comments about the portability. Many are less positive about the usability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Paul Nuttall (trustedreviews.com)

Nikon D4S

 

A professional camera you can only dream of owning... but it's nice to dream sometimes

New Expeed 4 image processor ; Maximum ISO 409,600 (extended) ; Extremely capable AF with 3D tracking ; 11fps shooting ; Great low-light performance

Very heavy ; Could be criticised for lacking innovation ; Very expensive

Consequently, ISO sensitivity now runs from ISO 100-25,600 instead of ISO 100-12,800. The extended sensitivity settings have also been improved with a new Hi4 extended mode that represents a sensitivity of an incredible ISO 409,600.

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : Angela Nicholson Amy Davies (techradar.com)

Nikon D4S review

 

It's a great workhorse that can see in the dark, but you won't want to use ISO 409,600 very often

11fps shooting with AF ; Fast AF ; Massive ISO range

Big and heavy ; No Wi-Fi or GPS built-in ; AF points clustered in centre

The D4S is a great workhorse for professional photographers. It's built to last and gets great shots in conditions that would be too taxing for other cameras.

Mar, 2014
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Expert review by (t3.com)

Nikon D4S review

 

Flagship Nikon D4S DSLR may just be the best to date

Lightning fast response ; Full frame image sensor ; Huge bright viewfinder

Massively expensive ; Non-tilting (fixed) LCD ; No body integral anti shake

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Nikon D4S review

 

The Nikon D4S created a lot of buzz when it was first teased at the Consumer Electronics Show 2014. The pinnacle of Nikon's pro DSLR lineup, it arrives some two years after the earlier D4 model, touting faster performance and autofocus system updates...

Almost indefatigable battery life, autofocus improvements for outstanding performance, great image quality, well designed

Big, heavy, expensive, still no USB 3 out, minor update over earlier D4, Canon 1D X has faster burst rate

The Nikon D4S is an evolutionary rather than revolutionary continuation of the earlier D4 model. But that's not to take anything away from it: as full-frame professional cameras go this is as good as they come.

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Nikon D4S in pictures: Top-spec camera eyed behind glass at CES trade show - Pocket-lint

 

It was inevitable. The Nikon D4 has spawned its follow-up, the Nikon D4S, as seen at the Consumer Electronics Show 2014. But there's a small problem: it's

Jan, 2014
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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Nikon D4s review

 

Nikon's flagship D4 DSLR has had a mid-life refresh and emerged with more power and new tricks. But is it worth upgrading to?

Outstanding image quality ; Shooting ability is unmatched ; Great all-round performance

That annoying dial lock ; Video recording time is limited ; The price

The best professional camera in the world for sports and action photography

Mar, 2014
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Expert review by (tipa.com)

Nikon D4S

 

Nikon's D4S features a newly developed 16.2 MP FX-format sensor that works in conjunction with the new EXPEED 4 image processing engine to deliver enhanced still and Full HD video with various frame rates. A new Group AF function and overall...

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Expert review by : Wilson Wong (techgoondu.com)

Hands on: Nikon D4s May 30th, 2014 | by Wilson Wong

 

On the whole, the D4s has some upgrades that might interest some users, but whether they make a difference to you depends on what you do with it.

May, 2014
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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Nikon D4S review

 

In terms of handling, little has changed since the original Nikon D4, though the few refinements to the D4S's AF and shooting rate are enough to make a difference. The autofocus system on the newer camera is one of the best I have ever tested.Where the...

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : Wilson Wong (techgoondu.com)

Hands On: Nikon D4S February 26th, 2014 | by Wilson Wong

 

Some improvements may look small but they do help professional photographers covering events.

Feb, 2014
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