Nikon's pre-D5 flagship DSLR — 16.2MP full-frame with 11fps burst and exceptional high-ISO performance.
The Nikon D4S was released in 2014 as the professional flagship APS-C DSLR for sports, news, and wildlife — the successor to the D4. 16.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor. 11fps with full AE/AF tracking. Dual card slots (CompactFlash + XQD). 1080/60fps video — no 4K. EN-EL18a battery. At approximately 1,180g. 400,000-cycle rated shutter.
16.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor with EXPEED 4. 51-point AF system with Group-Area AF mode. 11fps burst with full AE/AF tracking. 1080/60fps video. Dual CF + XQD card slots. EN-EL18a battery. Built-in Ethernet. Body weight approximately 1,180g. 400,000-cycle shutter rating.
The D4S's professional differentiators over enthusiast DSLRs are the 11fps burst with full AF tracking, the 400,000-cycle shutter rating versus 150,000-200,000 for consumer-tier bodies, the built-in Ethernet for rapid image delivery in sports journalism workflows, and the dual CF + XQD slots for overflow or backup recording. The EN-EL18a battery provides extended shooting without battery changes for demanding event coverage.
On the used market the Nikon D4S is available at professional DSLR pricing. Condition checks: shutter count via EXIF (rated 400,000 actuations), EN-EL18a battery health (shared with D5, D6 with adapter), dual card slot contacts, and Ethernet port. Compatible with all Nikon F-mount FX and DX lenses.