Thank you for your kind words Jim!

Thank you MHW for your kind words - much appreciated!

Hi Gary, Hope you enjoy it and that your D4 is not too beaten up! I absolutely love my D4 - especially the colors, although it is not famous for it's color rendition! Curious to hear what you think of the D4! Cheers!

Hi Gary, Any follow up? How is it working for you?

Thank you Matt - much appreciated!

Thank you! And thank you for sharing!

D4 or D800 and why?

@@robertalexander3067 d4 unless you only use the d800 in a studio controlled environment. 36mp takes a chunk out of your computer also

Thank you Scott, I don't think you can do wrong with the D4! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gKmmltdz2ZiymZ8.htmlsi=otXoq8G4jiLr2U1F

Thank you Tracy - MUCH appreciated!

My pleasure!

thank you Arun! And thanks for sharing! Yes, the D4 is a work of art. I love the colors that it produces - not what everyone praise it for, but I absolutely do!

It’s a flagship, so it’s gonna be good. Way better than the d6

@@nickfanzo D6 should have been a D5s. But Nikon didn't follow their usual update cycle, and from what I understand the D6 caused a lot of folks to go to Sony and Canon. I see some of them coming back due to the Z9, so hopefully Nikon has learned from their mistakes.

Thank you and thank you for sharing. I did not know that about the D800 - noted.

That is a ridiculous comment about the D800! I regularly shoot handheld images with it at 30th second. Maybe using the 500mm f/4 I need 500th...😂

Thank you Ed - if you like the D700, then you'll love the D4!

Noted - thanks!

I already love my D4 big time, thanks Janis! It is such a reliable workhorse and I love the sound of the shutter clicking. Have just ordered a Z6 ii, but am pretty sure the D4 will have a place in my workflow also going forward.

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For colors I would say the D4. For landscapes it is a draw - both are great. B&W the D700. This is my current assessment - may change as I learn the D4 better :-D

Thank you Tim! GAS can hit us all suddenly, so be prepared :-D

Hi Bywall, I still have both the xt3 and the xt20. Actually like the xt20 more as it is a real "3 finger" camera. Unfortunately I never became good friends with the xt3 🤨

@@frederikboving Well, as of yet I have only offered it to my friends at the same price I bought it for, but nobody has given me any serious offers. I guess I wouldn’t mint having it along with one of the pancake primes to keep as a back pocket camera. I’ll say I wasn’t dissatisfied with the XT20 at all, in fact I took it for motorsports shooting and was blown away by how capable such a tiny body was. The XT3 is my deep dive into the fujifilm line. I’m glad to have weather resistance and dual card slots. I can totally see myself picking up a used X20 or X70 someday. I wonder if you have also been interested in those?

@@thebywall Hi, sorry, no experience with X20 or X70! Take care!

Hi Peter, sorry to be a bit cautious but I prefer to keep my RAW files to myself and share primarily compressed formats on social media. If you want to see what the D4 can do, then this group give a good impression: flickr.com/photos/johnlsl/51281229443/in/pool-nikon_d4_pros/

Thank you SN4RL, I am so glad you mention the astonishing colors the D4 renders! I thought I was all alone with that observation. People often praise the D700 for its colors, but for me the D4 is the reference! All the best with your D4!

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Interesting that you are editing solely on iPad and iPhone - I do edit on iPad when I am away, and it works really well, but integration with my "data infrastructure" at home is a bit cumbersome (probably a shortcoming in my skillset). Hope you get a good D4 copy, and I am really interested to hear what you think of it.

Thank you Singh, yes you have definitely made the right decision if weight and size is a concern. The D4 is massive 😉

@@frederikboving they look absolutely beautiful though on table, Canon 1dx series looks so great as well as.

Thanks! Yes, the AF-ON button is a bit confusing as it does not sit together with the f1-17 menu items in the controls menu in the CUSTOMS SETTINGS MENU. Instead, you find it as A8 and A9 under autofocus on the controls menu. Hope this was your question! All the best!

Thank you SV, noted! In general, my advice to anyone is to use many sources of information, compare them and be critical. My channel included - it is just one more source of information. I am with you when it comes to being puzzled why TNs claim that FF lenses on APSC bodies is a no-go - you are just using the best part of the lens, right? But in general I find his channel and methodology solid, if you ignore his constant sale of their books (I have bought one and it is quite good!). And the video about color science I find to be a milestone in making the point how much psychology and subjectivity there is in color rendition and color science - an eye opener when you have seen how strong opinions there are out there about color science.

same

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Thank you Timmy - I have no access to a D3X, but I trust many will watch your review ;-)

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Thank you Steve! Quite mind blowing (for me!) that you have the D4 and picture tigers in India! Says something about the toughness of the D4 if you ask me! All the best!

Thank you for sharing! I find the colors that comes out of the D4 is absolutely wonderful! Not only is it a very solid built camera that - for its day and age - is blazing fast, but it renders colors in a soft and rich way that I have not seen with any other camera (many praise the D700, but for me it's the D4).

Hi Wayne, I have not seen any official numbers from Nikon, but rumors has it that a fair life expectancy is around 400.000 actuations. Beyond that, it is probably a bit of a lottery. Some of the enthusiast level DSLRs from Nikon with a life expectancy around 150.000 actuations are often reported pass 300.000 before they go belly up. So with a bit of luck, you may be able to go beyond the 400.000 with the D4. Notice that some D4S are so young that Nikon still services these cameras - I believe the limit is 10 years. I think this to some extend explains why the D4S often is much more expensive than the D4. Hope this helps.

I really like it. Always thought the concept with zoom on a ultra wide lens was a bit silly, but I really like the ability to zoom. I was out shooting with it today and I got this one: flic.kr/p/2kHvGzW

Thanks David! Wow! A D4 with 276 clicks! That is nothing short of AMAZING! Well done! With regards to storage of your camera, I am no expert. I cannot let my cameras leave be for long periods of time. I do however understand that humidity is the biggest enemy when it comes to camera storage (other than the obvious of keeping the temperature reasonable and not throw the camera around!). So your idea with silica gels seems right to me - how much is needed is however not my forte! With regards to the battery I am no expert either (start to see a trend here?) but I do know that for my lawn mover robot they recommend that you store it for the winter with the batteries fully charged. Maybe that advice can also be applied to a camera? Not sure. Hope someone else reads this post and can chip in with some insights that can help. All the best!

Hi David, with your permission I will tell you what I investigated and what an easy and cheap solution I found. As Frederic says, one on the worts enemies is humidity and the other is darkness. Both are sufficient conditions for growth of fungi. If you consult the internet, you will see that they agree to maintain humidity conditions below 65 percent to avoid fungus. There are specifics cabinets for lenses or photographics gear equipment they are expensive and maintain a humidity range between 30 and 50 percent what can you choose. These equipments are connected to the electrical network and have a hygrometer which precisely measures the value of ambient humidity. The cheap version of this is to buy a clear plastic airtight box buy a hygrometer separately (it comes with a battery and they are very cheap) and buy a small anti-humidity system that is sold in supermarkets and that they use for closets. With this system I have been maintaining humidity levels of around 50 percent for 2 years. It is important that the glasses that you keep do not have any of the caps so that reflected sunlight can reach them. UV rays, even if they are reflected (never direct), also contribute to the fact that the fungus does not have a favorable environment. Do not exaggerate with the anti-humidity system because very low levels of humidity are not good either, since they could dry out some components. Best regards.

2024!

Or buy some replacement shutters! ;*)

Yes, 16-35 f/4 it is!

18 35G sweet lens indeed mine went awol but iI got it back eventually

Thank you for sharing! Yes, there is something about less pixels as it makes the size of each a bit larger and hence less noise in the image, I think. That probably contributes to the painterly feel.

Hi Panagiotis! Thanks for your post! I have started to invest in G-series lenses anticipating a shift to the Z-series in the coming years. As you probably know, the Z-series has no motor built into the body nor the FTZ adaptor, so on a Z-camera you are left with manual focus if your lens has mechanical focus system (AF). I still love my old lenses, but I also like the comfort of auto focus! I am a Lightroom guy! Some months back my computer started crashing and restarting every 2 minutes for no apparent reason. It was so frustrating to try to recover the PC with 2 minutes to work in and then a re-boot. I eventually found out that the problem was solved when I uninstalled Capture NXD. Since then I have stayed with Lightroom to keep things simple. Take care!

@@frederikboving Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. Haven't noticed any crashes yet but this will definitely save me some time troubleshooting if it starts. The Z camera thing makes a Lot of sense too, thanks for explaining!

@@snoddled Thank you!

Thank you Don! :-D

Right, it is a good point. I actually find that the camera sits better on my hip when I have the PD straps attached to the left side and the bottom of the camera. But then you of course need to have a plate mounted and it has to be a PD plate with holes for the anchor points.

@@frederikboving Ah... so it is side mounted.. actually that sounds like a great idea. I should try it and see...

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It is built for speed. No doubt about that. But I love the color rendition, and I use it for landscape photography. Absolutely not what it was made for, but I do not mind. It is a great allrounder, but so is say the D750 that I also love. The D750 is not as big and bulky as the D4, but it gets the job done and it is my preference for product photography. Not sure exactly why, but it is just a very easy camera to work with - it does what I ask it to do and it does not talk back. The D4 is also a great camera, but in terms of size and weight, I find that it is a bit big and bulky for my small studio. So we are back to personal preference criteria, and here you of course are the king when it comes to what works for you. All the best!

The D4 is nice. I love the colors. I know it's built for speed but the colors are amazing imho.

Yes, I’m guessing IQ similar to the DF, which I loved! Now in a speed package 😀

D810 with expeed 4, can't go wrong

Hi, yes I went for the D4. Back when I bought my copy the D4S was significantly more expensive than the D4. I think it was because the D4S is a younger camera and maybe Nikon still service it. Today a few years later I am not sure the D4S is serviced anymore and I would expect the price difference to be less today.

Hi Peter, thank you for your kind words! The D4 is indeed a heavy camera, and you have to test it before you take the plunge. It is not an easy thing to swing around. The D7200 is a great camera - I have seen grown men cry when they parted with that camera; I have not shot with it myself, but it sure has got a very dedicated fan base. The D800-ish I stay clear of - maybe not fair, but there was something with an oil issue, so I have not ventured into that camera for this reason. I have the D750 and I really like it - it is a camera super easy to use and it does exactly what you tell it to. But there is no "magic" like with the D700 or an extra skill like the AF speed with the D500. So it may leave you a bit disappointed. The D850 is a mothership of all DSLR's and it does produce large files. But I believe you can ask it to reduce the file size if that is an issue. But maybe a bit silly driving a Porche and using as if it was a Suzuki Swift. The D500 has excellent reviews when it comes to AF and I believe even today the AF is some of the best Nikon has ever produced - so if you shoot BIF at close distances, the D500 may be attractive for that reason. Hope this has confused you on a more informed level!

@@frederikboving Thank you for taking time out to reply to an old man who's unsure of his next move !! The D750 seems the obvious choice , I had the opportunity to buy one with just 3k on the clock but turned it down thinking the D810 might be the camera I wanted - then I looked at the D500 because of its awesome AF - IF I go modern I'll have to drop my LR6 and start subscribing so I'm trying to keep my choices down to what my LR6 is compatible with - I could have bought a D4s for around £1100 the other day but I'm old and have mobility problems so a heavy camera along with heavier lenses probably isn't a good idea - I guess what's bothering me is the thought of choosing the incorrect camera - spending say £800 on a D810 when another £800 could get me a D850 - I'm going round in circles . I can see myself buying a D750 + a D7200 then I could still use my LR6 - but I might invest in a D850 and damn the consequences ...I just don't know . I shall continue to watch your videos while I make up my mind . Thank you , Frederik .

@@peterwilliams6114 Peter, as they say in the espionage industry: if there is doubt, then there is no doubt. In other words: if you cannot make up your mind, there is a reason for that, and you need to trust your intuition. So please don't rush or be annoyed that you are taking your time to make a decision. My best advice is to put the decision to a side for a while. Focus on photography with the D7000. One day you will wake up with a fresh perspective on things. Or maybe you will read something somewhere that will give you a small heureka moment. And piece by piece the number of meaningful options will be reduced, and the way forward will start to materialise. Choosing the right camera is often a ping-pong game where it is difficult to figure out how many pings and pongs are needed. So take your time. And btw, I am not 17 either 🙂 Take care Peter!

@@frederikboving Thank you , Frederik , you are a kind and patient man .

Hi Mason, inspired by your question I wrote this blog: frederikboving.com/how-many-mp-do-you-need-in-your-camera/ - hope it is useful. You can also watch this video and see if that gives some comfort to less-than-24MP's: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rZtmabBmtNfDlqs.html - All the best!

@@frederikboving thank you frederik! Answered every question I had plus more :D

Yep, it's the same behavior 🤗

@@frederikboving Great!

Tak David! Ja, nogle streamer, andre lytter til LP'er. Nogle digitalt, andre film. Jeg kan også godt lide ML især når der skal fokuseres manuelt. Men jeg elsker det knivskarpe billede du får i den optiske søger. Så der er vel fordele/ulemper ved alt!

Kan godt forstå du savner dit A900: www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydslra900/36 - det virker som et rigtig godt camera.

Thanks for sharing Johan. Yes, agreed, lenses are more important than camera bodies (although you need both!).

Very true about the lenses often being far more important than the body. I too like to use the same incredible lenses that I used to use on my F5, now on modern pro digital bodies. The lens that you already mentioned are superb, especially the AF 85mm f/1.4 ED-IF. I also love the AF 20-35mm D f/2.8 IF and the incredible AF-D 200mm f/4 ED-IF micro. All those older professional lenses with the 'crinkle' barrel finish were built like tanks and made to last.

Thank you. The LCD plastic protector is noted! Will order one asap.

Hmm. Blogs give a mixed impression of the need for LCD protectors: www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3711168

@@frederikboving Osvaldo suggestion is good option, plastic simple film people use on mobile phone LCD, not the glass one, neither the fancy plastic one for dslr 😊 buy it, cut it to make it fit to your LCD size and that's it 👌

@@Ali.lensman Got it! Thanks!

@@frederikboving It's completely unnecessary on the Pro Nikons. The glass is very tough. I've shot professionally with every pro Nikon body once the D1 and have never marked the screen. My D4 has seen 12 years of daily use in photojournalism.

I added a XQD card to my D4 setup today, so I am no big expert here. I have a 32 GB Sony XQD type G (reads 440, writes 400 MB/s). My CF card is a SanDisk Extreme PRO 32 GB UDMA 7, that promises 160 MB/s. My primary card selection is the CF, the secondary card function is backup (setup in the shooting menu). Hope this helps.

Some of the best I have ever seen / tried. It is a flagship / pro grade camera and Nikon really did all they could to make it durable. So top marks from my side!

@@frederikboving Awesome ,thanks a lot for the reply Frederik :)

Agreed! Thanks for the tip! Ordered one! Will be in my next video!

I'm no expert on the D5 and later models, but it is my impression that the reviews and reception was somewhat lukewarm. I think the D4 and D4S was the golden age of Nikons DSLR flagship range and that later models have been deemed "not as bleeding edge as we could wish for" relative to the steep price tag.

@@frederikboving The D3/D3S are extremely reliable with superb build. I would include them in that peak of DSLR achievement you describe.

@@milesian1 Thanks for sharing! I have never tried a D3 or a D3S, but I am sure they are great cameras. I love my D700, and can only imagine that a "big brother" to the D700 is a wonderful camera!

I think the D4 is very difficult to get repaired - Nikon gives 10 years of spare parts as I understand it. That should also be why the D4S is so unreasonably more expensive than the D4. The D700 is a great camera if your pixel count requirements are modest!

@@frederikboving Gigapixel AI can be used if I was making into murals for my wall…

@@garyCauser Thanks for sharing Gary! Yes, Gigapixel is a truly remarkable piece of software. I use the smart sharpen function in PS, and it delivers amazing results as well.

@@frederikboving bought a used D4s...like new 980 American. happy happy...

@@garyCauser That's good to hear! I also (still) love my D4 - those colours never stop to amaze me!

Both great cameras! This guy has the D3S: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLOUgMRluZ2lo4E.html

Thanks for the tip. I just looked up the model the manual mentioned. Will definitely check the ml-l3!

The IR remote is very nice, as long as you remember to turn it on in the menu! Also handy for street photos, when you don’t want people to see you pressing the shutter button on the camera ;-)

@@snoogly Thanks for sharing!

Unfortunately the D4 has no infrared receiver as I understand it. You have to get one of these... And as far as I can tell, the IR version does not support bulb mode... www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/37754-USA/Nikon_4645_ML_3_Modulite.html/overview

@@frederikboving "The ML-L3 supports the bulb exposure camera setting making it a worthwhile accessory for shooting long time exposures for low-light photography or unusual daylight effects." (www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/207373-USA/Nikon_4730.html/overview?sts=pi&pim=Y)

Hi Robbie, and thank you! Yes, I do have an instagram: instagram.com/frederikboving/ and a flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/185271541@N07/ and a blog: frederikboving.com/ - take care!

It's your money and your decision and you have to live with the consequences of whatever you decide, not me. So I don't think I should be part of the decision making.

Good question. Subject for next D4 video. On the D4 it works as it should (very similar to the D750).

Thank you for sharing! Yes, weight is important and the D4 (especially in combo with a big lens like the 70-200) is heavy. No doubt about it!

It is. I had a D5600 as my very first DSLR, and it served me really well. You should be aware that the D5600 comes without a built in AF motor, and that means that AF glass (with mechanical AF) will not have auto focus sitting on the D5600. You are left with manual focus in those cases. I have a blog post where I talk about the D5600: frederikboving.com/nikon-d5600-still-a-good-buy-as-an-entry-level-camera-in-2019/ I also have a few videos about the D5600: kzfaq.info/sun/PLPjooVCTLG93H0GRJcvg6UdEV5Ivm1Ozk - Also take a look at the Nikon Z50. It is a good alternative. It is mirrorless and is designed with the new Z-mount (i.e. only takes Nikons glass designed for this mount unless you buy an adaptor). If you do not want to go with vintage glass and "just" want a good all round camera, then this could be an alternative to consider.

@@frederikboving thaaaank you sooo much! I also looked to the nikon z50 and really i love it but if you know any market ( like amazon ) that can offer me it whith a small price that will be good

@@frederikboving and also about the fujifilm x t30 how about it?

I have the XT20 and absolutely love it. I also have the XT3 and not so much. I like the fact that the XT20 is small and compact - a 3 finger camera. The XT3 IMHO falls between chairs, not really being a 3 finger camera and not being a full fledged camera with good ergonomics. So I am a bit divided when it comes to Fuji, but if the XT30 is an improved version of the XT20, then it is a good little compact camera.

@@frederikboving ok Thank you so much so know im in between 2 cameras nikon d5600 and fujifilm xt20 so wich you recommend for me as a beginner in photograhy?

Hi Ian, my answer is deeply rooted in emotions and personal preferences but I have to say I am in love with the D4. It is big and heavy but if you can live with that and the price tag, a D4 is a wonderful piece of engineering that will serve you well.

Don’t forget the D3s in between those choices you state

@@SugaHoneyIceTea36 Yes! The D3S is still a fabulous performer.

Right!

Ha-ha! Subject for the next video :-D

If the seller is a company, check the reviews. I have only had good experience with companies with good reviews. If the seller is a private individual, check the camera carefully: 1) is the shutter count low?, 2) is the camera without scratches and marks? 3) does the camera look clean? 4) what can you learn from the serial number (later production numbers = less prone to errors)? and 5) does the payment method look like you can reverse the purchase? (never accept anything with a bank transfer!). Hope this helps!

@@frederikboving I looking at one with 21 000 clicks looks a bit tatty seller says everything works as it should the l/h side looking from the back has a lot of paint missing I could refurb it myself

@@dandruff9244 Hmm, lots of paint missing could indicate a rough life. 21t clicks is very low for a D4, so that is a good sign. Can you get some information about what the camera has been used for and by whom?

@@frederikboving its sold so i,ll just keep looking

Thanks for sharing! The D4S is often much more expensive than the D4. Do you recommend an upgrade and for what reasons?

@@frederikboving there isnt much diff. You get a higher native iso, 11 fps and group af. I grabbed the d4s aa it was deal and low shutter

@@TheForge10 Thanks - I'll hold on to my D4 with no S!

@@TheForge10 I've heard the d4s grabs and tracks focus better than the d4?

Thank you Jacob! The Df is a mixed bag when it comes to reviews. And then it is CRAZY expensive used. I cannot recall the prices but my D4 was around 1.000 EUR (18t shutter count = as new) and I think the Df is much more expensive, if my memory serves me well. So I have taken a good long stare at the Df but ended with the D4. Also in part because I was looking for a D700 but could not find a good copy and then I came across the D4 and gave it a shot.

@@frederikboving For birding, the D4 definitely has the edge over the Df. The focusing on the Df isn't up to the sensor quality. BTW, the D4 here in Israel is twice as much used than the Df!

Wow! But I ordered my copy in Japan, and I guess they also ship to Israel? Mine was around 1.000 EUR, but it is "only" a 4D. The 4DS are much more expensive.

@@frederikboving There's a fellow here selling one with only 7,100 actuations for 2,400 Euros!

www.mpb.com/en-eu/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-digital-slr-cameras/used-nikon-digital-slr-cameras/nikon-d4/sku-981158/

Thanks for sharing! I have been shooting a lot of ICM recently, so the remote has stayed at home :-)

Thank you Je Bo - solid advice!

@@frederikboving Do you already own the 50 mm f2.0, nicknamed the Japanese summicron? A must have for around 60-80 euros.

I don't but I do have the wonderful 50mm 1.2 from Nikon.

@@frederikboving seems you have everything better now than me....😢

It's the photographer, not the gear 💪

Fernando, the D4S is a wonderful camera that will serve you well, and it is a better camera than the D90 in almost every aspect. However, there are 2 things to consider: (1) Size/weight! The D4S is a heavy beast and size wise it is almost 60% taller than the D90! If you are at a concert where you need to lift the camera to your eye constantly for several hours, the weight of the camera could be an issue! Also, if you have small hands, operating the D4S is not that easy, so make sure you try before you buy! (2) Focal range. The D4S is full frame and although you have FF glass as you write, the focal range of your lenses drops by 33%, i.e. a lens that is 75mm on your D90 is now 50mm on your D4S. This gives you less reach with the same lenses. I could imagine this could be an issue at concerts, unless you of course get the VIP tickets close to the band! Hope this helps!

@@frederikboving Thanks for the reply! Your points are very important and I didn't think about it. Although I wear the vertical grip on my D90, she will be a half kilo lighter and about the size I couldn't visualize a good comparision. I will think about this topics, because are very important. Abou the focal lenght, can be a trick change indeed, eventhough I fight against the crop factor, because I 'never are far enough', because my 50mm, 24-70mm or 70-200mm are, in fact, 75mm, 36-105mm and 105-300mm. I probably will need take some time to pratice and get familizare with the FF world. Thank you so much for your reply, was very useful to me! And, awesome jobs in your videos, are very objective and informative!

@@fenanzer Thank you Fernando! If you want to stay with APS-C, then take a look at the D7100 and the D7200. I have never owned one, but those who do seem to absolutely love these cameras. It might be hard to find a good copy with not-too-many shutter actuations. A Nikon D500 is a classic APS-C, and although made for speed (sports, wildlife), it is also recognized as a super camera in general. Not the cheapest camera, but maybe one of the best APS-C DSLRs Nikon has ever made. Good hunt! Please share what you end up deciding! All the best!

@@frederikboving Thanks for the tip. I will include those models on my shop list and, if I find one in a good quality and low shutter count, maybe can be a good purchase. D500 is an amazing camera, many people still use it and obtain an amazing quality. But I never find one in good conditions to be purchase, is almost and D5 on a crop sensor, perfect camera as well. Of course I share my decision, probably will be the D4s, the price and the shutter count are very good and the price as well. Thank you so much for the help!

@@fenanzer Good d500's with low shutter count do not come easy. You may find one at mpb (or keh) - www.mpb.com/en-eu/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-digital-slr-cameras/used-nikon-digital-slr-cameras/nikon-d500/sku-1321712/

Hi Michael, thank you for an interesting question: You are not crazy, but be prepared for a change. I have never owned the D850, but understand that it is a great camera with a very high resolution. The D4 not so much - 16 MP. So if you crop a lot, this could be an issue. The D4 is a big and heavy camera with a built in battery grip. Relative to the D850, I would imagine it is a big change. So I would test the D4S and hold it in my hand before buying. If you spend a lot of hours with your camera, this could be a deal breaker. Finally, although I don't know the color rendition for the D850, be prepared to fall in love with the color rendition of the D4. I don't know if it is my style of shooting with lots of sunsets etc, but I absolutely love the D4 colors. I know it was built for speed and nobody praises the colors, but I do: flic.kr/s/aHsmUeP5Y5

Thanks for sharing Ben!

Thank you for sharing! If you can get cheap Nikon eyepieces from Nikon Australia then get one while you can - I hear many report that the eyepieces are out of stock where they live and that Nikon has stopped the production.

@@frederikbovingI have got a D4 now and it didn’t have the rubber eyepiece at all but I have a D700 and changed the rubber over, love the flagship feel just need to fine tune the autofocus because it’s not as sharp as I want with some lenses, but it’s had about 140,000 shutter actuations so I will just wing it with the fine tune, since I can turn it on and off I don’t see any problem with finding a good target and just trying it, I did my first burst experiment with a flying bird today got 4 usable shots out of 8 pictures very happy with the handling, with a bit of practice I can see me being able to change any settings immediately I’m glad I got it and I got it by swapping a Minolta A7 film outfit for the body I was actually making an enquiry about a D750 and asked the trader if he wanted to buy my Minolta lenses and he said “what about the A7 body I’m a Minolta fanboy and I don’t have that one” so we hatched out a swap and he went on holidays to Asia and picked up a D4 body and we swapped 😊

@@aural_supremacywhat a wonderful story and thank you for sharing - when both parties leave a deal with smiles on their faces, a bit of magic has happened 🙂

@@frederikbovingMy pleasure and yes he was happy with the deal as am I

The D700 is a great camera, and surprisingly close to the D4 considering the price difference. All the best!

Where the D4 make the difference is the points he doesn't mention. Mainly auto focus. The lenses focus faster, it can focus better at night, tracking is always accurate, battery stays for days, high iso is clean...etc.. etc... depending on your use case it could make or break.

The D4 is built to last and 127t actuations is of course a lot, but it is built for many more. I would more worry about the general condition of the camera - does it look like it has led a hard life? Are all buttons and dials working? Etc.

D4 shutter count lifetime is 400t. So minimum 70% expected remaining lifetime

@@frederikboving Thanks for the answer. Wel, I can´t actually see the body, I saw a web page that sells one and I took interest on it but i dont think i actually gonna buy it. I am thinking about going mirrorless.

@@gustavo11811 Ok, got it! Mind you that if you go mirrorless, then all AF (mechanical AF) lenses are then manual focus, as there is no AF motor built into the Z-series, nor the FTZ adapter. Good to know if you have a lot of glass.

@@frederikboving Yes, thats something to have in mind. Still thinking it the z stuff is so amazing. Anyway, thank you for the response.

Love my D4 as well - thanks for sharing!

The heart and mind often struggles. If you have the D850, you have probably seen the best DSLR that Nikon has ever built - and will ever build. The D780 closes the door to DSLRs, I think. The D4 is outstanding in 3 ways of you ask me: (1) the build quality, (2) ergonomics and (3) the color rendition. The latter was a big surprise to me, but the camera renders color in a way I have seen with no other camera. You can see here if you agree: flic.kr/s/aHsmUeP5Y5. In terms of ergonomics, I find that it is an outstanding camera. Yes, big and bulky, but also very easy to work with. The combination of the D4 and say a 70-200mm is so heavy that it is not my first option when I have to travel via train or bicycle to be honest. But can I drive close to the shooting location, then it is less of an issue. But know that the D4 is heavy and big. Finally, the D4 can take a lot of beating. I was recently shooting in a storm with salt water waves rolling in, and the D4 took it with no complaints - no need to wrap it in plastic. You can see the video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/brqhec-TqZiRc5s.html. Hope this helps! All the best!

@@frederikboving Yes the D850 is indeed the best DSLR around and difficult to surpass. The weight and bulkiness of the D4 would not be a problem. I have some heavy glass laying around and you do not put a big lens on a small body. Well I don't. The 16MP sensor is more than enough, I do even landscapes with my 12MP D700. I will struggle until tomorrow and then make up my mind. Thanks!👍

Ok the D4 I mentioned earlier is now sitting on my desk. I knew what to expect but what a beast. Everything feels so good and the good thing is that the camera is in mint condition. Rubbers are almost as new, no scratches etc... Previous owner took great care of the camera for sure.

You went for it 🤗 Great! 😄 wait until you see the images (and colors) it produces 🥳

@@frederikboving Indeed. The pics and colors are great. It looks like the D700. Not quite but it is very close. Overall very satisfied and although the D4 is from 2012 it does not feel so. These kind of cameras were way ahead of their time. It has a few features even my D850 lacks such as the variable illumination of the focus points in the viewfinder.

Thank you for sharing Roy! Good observations! I am so glad you also like the colors of the D4 - I find them to be absolutely amazing! All the best!

I do not have a direct line to Nikon and their policy making in this area, but my understanding is that Nikon on average supports a camera for 10 years with repairs and spare parts. And then no more. So I think the chances are slim, unfortunately.

@@frederikboving this is a bad purchase .but thank you sir

Thank you Paul! I must admit that I use the D4 as a photography only camera, and not for video. It does 1080p, but not 4K. 30fps is max when 1080p. So I use a younger camera when shooting video. All subject to personal requirements and preference, but just to explain why I have not tried the D4 for video. All the best!

@@frederikboving Thanks for your reply. I've been looking for an upgrade as the d5100 is outdated when it comes to video capabilities. I think I'll be going with the Panasonic Lumix S5. I'm limited with budget so, I'll just need to cope with the auto-focus issues.

@@PaulPhillipsFix I have not tried a Panasonic, but many praise it as a great camera! James Popsys used to shoot with one some time back. Best of luck finding a new camera!

Thank you for sharing!

Just thank you for just sharing Joe!

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Ha-ha! But why don't you like him - it it his appearance or presentation style? I have learned a lot from him: (1) How to use Lightroom 101, (2) crop factor and the aperture, (3) color science, etc. And his views on the photography industry is interesting to follow - I cannot fault his analytical skills. What is it specifically that make you call him a "false prophet"?

Any KZfaq Photographer that changes camera's out like they do are not doing real Photography.

@@sn4rl277 Hmm. I watch a lot of car reviews, and learn a lot from doing so, but I am pretty sure most of the reviewers are not that good drivers. But they do reviews pretty well. Tony clearly has a tech focus and likes the tech side of photography, but that does not stop me from learning a lot from watching his videos. But of course, to learn more about photography as such, I would turn to say Sean Tucker.

@@frederikboving I agree Sean Tucker is wonderful to learn from. I bought a single flash setup he had a video about for around $250 and it has paid for itself 4 times over already. I still watch Tony and learn from them. But I feel like they are on the super cutting edge, where I am not. I find I am a few years behind you on equipment. So, your videos have been super helpful. Thanks, and keep up the good work!!!

@@sn4rl277 Thank you SN4RL - much appreciated!