Nikon D4s announced

Nikon releases an improved D4 with improved AF, higher ISO performance, and slight redesign on the ergonomics.

http://www.engadget.co​m …24/nikon-d4s-dslr-camera/

Specs:

• 16.2MP FX-Format CMOS Sensor
  
• EXPEED 4 Image Processor
  
• 3.2" LCD Monitor
  
• Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
  
• Multi-CAM 3500FX 51-Point AF Sensor
  
• Native ISO 25600, Extended to ISO 409600
  
• 11 fps Shooting for 200 Shots with AE/AF
  
• 91k-Pixel RGB Sensor and Group Area AF
  
• 14-Bit RAW Files and 12-Bit RAW S Format
  
• 1000 Base-T Gigabit Wired LAN Support

Wow, that's as lame a camera update as I've seen (other than the D610 that is, but for different reasons).

Time for the Nikon fanbois to start whining... The Canon fanbois need a break.

Hehe. I'm actually looking forward to picking up a D4s.

I'm a Canon guy and I think the D4s sounds great.

Try not to be too critical until a meaningful review has come out. Jumping the gun with complaints just makes you sound petty.

http://www.cameraegg.o​rg …os-1d-x-specs-comparison/

16.4MP? Why would anyone release a camera with less that 20 now? Weird....

umphotography wrote in post #16716269
http://www.cameraegg.o​rg …os-1d-x-specs-comparison/

So the old Canon still kicks it's butt in many respects. I'm confused by this release.

I wonder if that's 200-continuous RAW files or is that still jpg limited?

Sounds like a great camera, though I was expecting something a little more.

It doesn't look appealing to me, but the thing I like is that Nikon is doing something other than sitting on the sidelines watching other camera manufacturers role out new stuff.

Maybe Nikon lost some serious customers to the 1DX and this is a competitive response. [Although to points from Andrikos and FarmerTed1971, it does look like a feeble "upgrade" just looking at the comparitive specs.] That's more than can be said for Canon, which has still made zero response to the D800. Why can't, for instance, Canon release an "improved 5D III" with a new 44MP sensor (with full optional 22MP raw output)? The 5D III is awesome in so many ways - it just needs a great sensor to go with it.

So, I like that Nikon is competitively responding to their market. Canon doesn't seem to be.

jdizzle wrote in post #16716233
Hehe. I'm actually looking forward to picking up a D4s.

I picture you as the Jay Leno of the Photo world...
Do you have a photo garage somewhere that we can all visit?

jwcdds wrote in post #16716398
I wonder if that's 200-continuous RAW files or is that still jpg limited?

Sounds like a great camera, though I was expecting something a little more.

I read jpg. No word on RAW files.

jdizzle wrote in post #16716233
Hehe. I'm actually looking forward to picking up a D4s.

When you do can I have one of your D800s?

andrikos wrote in post #16716023
Wow, that's as lame a camera update as I've seen (other than the D610 that is, but for different reasons).

Time for the Nikon fanbois to start whining... The Canon fanbois need a break.

I dont think it's as lame as t4i -> t5i

slap a new lens plus very minor cosmetic and firmware changes and called "brand new"

BTW I'm not a Nikon fanboy, I jumped ship to Pentax and they also did the same shenanigans when the released the all brand new K50, very small minor changes over the previous model (K30) and called it a day.

David Arbogast wrote in post #16716400
It doesn't look appealing to me, but the thing I like is that Nikon is doing something other than sitting on the sidelines watching other camera manufacturers role out new stuff.

Maybe Nikon lost some serious customers to the 1DX and this is a competitive response. [Although to points from Andrikos and FarmerTed1971, it does look like a feeble "upgrade" just looking at the comparitive specs.] That's more than can be said for Canon, which has still made zero response to the D800. Why can't, for instance, Canon release an "improved 5D III" with a new 44MP sensor (with full optional 22MP raw output)? The 5D III is awesome in so many ways - it just needs a great sensor to go with it.

So, I like that Nikon is competitively responding to their market. Canon doesn't seem to be.

That's exactly my thinking. I've shot the D3, D3s, and the D4. All of them performed to my expectations.

andrikos wrote in post #16716409
I picture you as the Jay Leno of the Photo world...
Do you have a photo garage somewhere that we can all visit?

Lol! All I have is a measly closet!!

ptcanon3ti wrote in post #16716449
When you do can I have one of your D800s?

I've already sold my D800. I'm keeping my E.

jrafael wrote in post #16716466
I dont think it's as lame as t4i -> t5i

slap a new lens plus very minor cosmetic and firmware changes and called "brand new"

A new lens?
That's EARTH shattering change in our neck of the woods!

We have to admit as photo gear hobbyists that the technology advancement is slowing waaaay down as the demand for serious photo gear is slowing waaaay down.

Enjoy your present cameras now, I predict glacial evolution in the future...

My lowly 2009 7D is still a perfectly good camera. Almost 5 years old!
Say that about your smartphone, TV, even car...