Meter III, compared to a 1,005-pixel meter in the D3S, enabling the camera to evaluate the color and brightness of a scene with much greater precision, yielding much more accurate results. And since the D4 reportedly offers phenomenal low-light performance, you'll probably be using it quite often in the dark letting you get good use out of the new back-lit controls.
Photographers
can preview images using the 921k-dot 3.2-inch LCD, which offers a 170-degree
viewing angle and ambient light sensor. HD video can be previewed on the
display as well, or directly through the HDMI port, which also supports
uncompressed 8-bit preview video output with optional overlay. Naturally, the
D4 is fast. It can power on
and be ready to shoot in approximately 0.012 seconds, and can capture 10 fps
stills at full resolution with full auto focus and exposure. Willing to lock
both AF and AE? The D4 goes to 11. A new 51-point AF system offers full
cross-type focusing that's compatible with all Nikon lenses, even when paired
with a teleconverter. The D4 includes two card slots with support for both
UDMA-7 CF and the recently-announced XQD format, which brings write speeds of up to 125
MB/s -- enough to capture 105 consecutive RAW images at 10 fps. You'll find
full details and specs on the D4 just past the break, along with an overview of
Nikon's new AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G FX-format lens, which is set to ship in
March for $499.95.
