I`ve been a Nikon user for the past 20 years. Z8 is 5 times more expensive than the used D4 in the UK :D D4 is a steal these days. I still own the good, old D3 and the D750.
@Cotictimmy
11 ай бұрын
D4S prices have now come down dramatically - I've just bought one from Park Cameras for £840 with a shutter count of 88,000. 2 years back it would have be double that.
@robertdavis1255
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience & comments...as a 78 yrs old hobbyist I still use my D7100 even though I purchased a s/h D500...I also buy s/h lenses as I love Nikon gear & can't afford to upgrade to mirrorless.... cheers from Australia 😀
@Cotictimmy
2 жыл бұрын
I loved my D7100 (tremendous bang-for-buck). I felt that at low ISO settings its output was preferable to my buddy's D7200 (when we shot them side by side for some studio strop portraits. I love to try a D500, but I'm a portrait shooter so I can't justify the cost.
@MLJ7424
Жыл бұрын
I picked up a D4 1 year ago for $1475 and B& H with 29k on the shutter, I'm guessing it has been replaced ( maybe) its in immaculate condition could be original miles lol , highest end camera I've ever had and it takes Gorgeous pictures , I'm just a Hobbyist amateur for now , Subbed ;)
@aaronandleeazza01
Жыл бұрын
The colour output on the D4 is amazing
@romansivers
9 ай бұрын
Great video, as always!
@reinholdthomas1187
20 күн бұрын
I sold my Nikon D6 and bought a Nikon D3x and Nikon D4, both top cameras. The D3x is unbeatable in terms of image quality at ISO 100, better than the D6. The D4 image quality is great and doesn't have to be hidden. D6 was absolutely great but was disproportionate to the usage. By selling the D6 I was able to secure 2000 euros and use it to buy the D3x and D4. What more could you want, I'm satisfied
@brianverley3783
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your review as I have the others in the past. Our paths have been similar but I didn't go with the D3 as I picked up a D700 about 4 or 5 years ago with only 2,000+ clicks. Another couple years later I got a second. Since they have the D3 sensor, I passed on the D3. For whatever reason I heard about the D3S and it has captivated me. I won one on eBay with 147k on the shutter and I just love the colors and the handling. I picked up my third copy about a month ago. I fear it's becoming a bit of an obsession. Late last year however, I came across a beautiful D4 on MPB and grabbed it. I love what I've seen so far but I'm still getting familiar with it. I much prefer the card setup on the D3S as the XQD in the 64 GB capacity was a small fortune. While it remains to be seen if the D4 will surpass the D3S as my favorite, the D3S has my heart. I had considered the D3X but ended up getting the most recent D3S instead.
@Cotictimmy
2 жыл бұрын
I love all these D3/4 series (the D700 is included as it is so similar to the D3). For those who don't have a D3S, I think the D3 is a bit of a bargain at the same price used as the D700. I've got too many cameras now & will have a hard time picking which to sell. ps. My D4 also came from MPB (with 180K shutter count for £809.) I'm on the lookout for a cheap 64GB XQD card, but I'm happy to be patient as the 32GB Sandisk CF cards seems all I actually need.
@terryrobinson4197
2 жыл бұрын
Gday Brian, i have recently picked up a D4s and am loving it, i'm keen to know your thoughts between the D3s as i am keen on that sensor too. keep me posted please, cheers Terry
@kchappelle
6 ай бұрын
I had a D1 used back in early 2000’s and loved it, but the old nickel metal hydrate batteries were terrible. Fast forward… just got a used D3S in nice shape that I absolutely love. I’m thinking D4 or D4S next. Love the illuminated buttons on the back for shooting in low light.
@alwynsmit3546
Жыл бұрын
Nikon missed the boat with 2 cameras that they never released. A D400 & a D700s. D700s - 16mp sensor in a D700 type body. D400 - the D7000 sensor in a D300s body. They would have sold a ton of them & it would have been much sought after now
@StartreckTu
11 ай бұрын
I think Nikon changed the senor manufacturer to Sony post D7100 era. It's evident in D7200 vs 7100 images. That 12mp sensor in the D700 is magic. If I'm not wrong it's from Toshiba.
@alwynsmit3546
11 ай бұрын
@@StartreckTu the D7000 - 16mp Sony D7100 - 24mp Toshiba D7200 - 24mp Sony I'm saying, they should have placed that 16mp Sony sensor of the D7000 in a better body with better AF.
@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs
2 жыл бұрын
D4s is next on my list to add to my collection
@Gwalion
9 ай бұрын
I bought mine new when it was released ( though it was hard to get one at first because of earthquakes (?) in Japan causing problems with production. Still have it and use it most days.. Super camera'.
@desgardner4627
2 жыл бұрын
Its still a "to die for camera" ..... hopefully soon one will sit next to my D3 ...
@outfield1988
11 ай бұрын
Hi thanks for your video.
@feetsko
2 жыл бұрын
Im a hobbyist, Nikon enthusiast. I have a D810, 2 D700’s. The 810-I play with for architecture and landscapes. The D700’s just because…the colours are unmatched. But….I have a D3s that has died. I’m looking for that pro body with built in grip again that I want to use for an upcoming concert/ DJ event. What experiences have you had with the D4 vs the D3s? Thank you
@Cotictimmy
2 жыл бұрын
That's a tougher question than you think. As you mention an important concert shoot, the D4 is superior in low light and focus performance, and resolution. To my way of thinking (as a portrait shooter) the colour the D3S RAW files look really great straight out of camera and needs less editing to the colour in order to look the way I like them. Hope this helps. Do check out the D3S/D4 comparison on the Photographylife blog.
@edc5338
2 ай бұрын
I recently bought a D4 from MPB that had only 914 shutter counts and it was in new condition. Go Figure!? It was under $1K dollars. I have newer Nikon DSLRS, but I prefer the older Nikon's and jut bought a pristine D200 with the CCD sensor. I'm impressed by both.
@Mr.Thermistor7228
Ай бұрын
i just bought an immaculate d200 a week ago too, great camera
@dalvinderbasi3495
2 жыл бұрын
First time I have watched your channel interesting stuff. I am seriously thinking of getting a a Nikon D4
@Cotictimmy
2 жыл бұрын
There are worse cameras. Check out some actual experts on the D4 before you buy. Watch KZitemrs -Ian Kucerak, Finding Middle Earth, and Frederik Boving on why the D4 is a great workhorse.
@dalvinderbasi3495
2 жыл бұрын
@@Cotictimmy Thank you I will do that. I have had a Nikon z6 before, D850 and GFX 50 but I have had to sell my stuff as I am no longer working. I have a couple of medium format film cameras, which I use occasionally. But I have no digital camera except my phone at the moment. To be perfectly honest I can't even afford a Z6, never mind the new Z9. I have some old AIS Nikkor lenses and willing to add a mid ranged autofocus zoom, if I get hold of a D3 or D4 body. I can accept the lower resolution of the cameras for their great rendering and low light performance. The larger photsites on the sensor are really appealing.
@dalvinderbasi3495
2 жыл бұрын
I was at the test match today in Birmingham, I really missed not having a camera at the match today.
@Cotictimmy
2 жыл бұрын
@@dalvinderbasi3495 I think that if money is tight then a decent used D3 or D700 will cost less than half what a similar D4 will cost.
@dalvinderbasi3495
2 жыл бұрын
@@Cotictimmy Thank you, I will look into that
@johandenhertog6878
2 жыл бұрын
The Nikon D4 is still the best Nikon camera. Use now my old Nikon F5 and the D4. Use only three metal AF-D prime lenses. Do protraits indoor and outdoor. Fot me the light is the important factor. Had a Nikon D3 but sell it to get a Nikon D4. Think about the beautiful photos of Frank de Mulder with his Canon 1DX. That camera is also great to use with a 85mm lens. It’s a pitty that Canon don’t have a 105mm lens. Whicb i use 9 out of 10 with my D4 and fhe F5. The 135mm prime lens i i use not so much but it’s razor sharp.
@Cotictimmy
2 жыл бұрын
Canon did have an EOS 100mm f2 - which I used with the EOS 600 back in the late 1990's for a year or two.
@johandenhertog6878
2 жыл бұрын
I’m happy with my three lenses and work great with the Nikon D4. Don’t know about the 100mm f/2 lens.
@nickreid5939
2 жыл бұрын
@@johandenhertog6878 would you consider getting a Nikon D4S??
@f56minijcwmadness
2 жыл бұрын
I own a z6ii. I recently picked up a d810 for £900 and its my favourite camera to shoot with. You should get one!
@davelawler695
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, as always! Have to say the D4 sits mostly unused since I prefer the D3s on ergonomics (nearly identical all-round performance, actually) and have a D500 with better autofocus for chasing the 10-yr-old at sporting events -- though that one feels like a piece of plastic crap it does also have a resolution advantage. Since I otherwise do far more 'rock & tree' images than action I mostly use the D3x or, if I need 'more', any of the D800-series. So the poor D4 sits in a capability hole and it's heartbreaking, really, because I had lusted after it so. Beyond objective capability, do you find it inspiring at all? I love holding and shooting all of the D3 series but find the D4 just meh. Out and about with a D4, I tend to not take so many pictures. Granted, the D4 is better at lab tests than the D3x, but just about everything is :D The D3s I think is a very close call indeed.
@Cotictimmy
2 жыл бұрын
Early days but so far I'm thinking I like the handling and RAW files from the D4.
@AdamJonesPhoto
2 жыл бұрын
I agree, love the D3s but D4 very uninspiring. D4s is a bit better mind..
@Cotictimmy
2 жыл бұрын
@@AdamJonesPhoto I'm interested in this. I have all 3 D3 versions and an 810 too. So far the D4 seems really good & I'm not finding much to dislike about it. What you say are the things you don't like?
@ashleyclay7425
Жыл бұрын
Nice, do you still have this camera? I have just upgraded from a D7100!!
@StartreckTu
11 ай бұрын
I'm upgrading to D700 from D7100.
@euroflixproductions8882
Жыл бұрын
Nice nice opinion great camera too. 💪😎👌
@tracyleepitre6079
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing this info ...I have a D3 which I love and I want a backup but haven't decided yet whether it should be a D3s or D4. I also considered the D3x.
@DidierMOULINPhotography
2 жыл бұрын
The D4 is not that big step compared to the D3S but the D4S is worth the GO. The D3X is a totally other camera not for sport ! 24Mpx gorgeous sensor but 1600 ISO Max and a poor m’as burst of 5 fps in specific conditions. So better for landscape, portrait, wildlife of still animals,
@DidierMOULINPhotography
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Timmy Hope you’re fine. Sorry to ear that your channel has a low number of subscribers. Well, you should share pictures in your videos I guess. I would not have take a D4 coming from the D3X (which I have also got for a real good price in mint condition you know it). A D3S would have done the job and mainly the batteries are the same… The D4S has real improvements that make a real step up and this is the minimum I would go for if I wanted to improve my D3S. The D5 being still too expensive… without talking about the D6 which is the graal according to me. Take care n’a enjoy your new toy !
@Cotictimmy
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Didier, I agree with everything you say. I have come to the conclusion that the D3S is a real sweet spot camera and that the D4 (whilst being excellent) is not a huge step up. I actually prefer the images out the the D3S. They need less editing to get them to look the way I want. Don't worry about me not having many subscribers - it is a feature - NOT a bug LOL. My channel is just for fun & I have no ideas or ambitions about getting big and well-known like some channels, so I don't waste time asking viewers to like & subscribe. They will if they want to and they won't if they don't. Salutations a Vous et Vivre La France! 😉 PS I'm pleased with my latest shoot - I posted a portrait on the D3S users Facebook group earlier today.
@DidierMOULINPhotography
2 жыл бұрын
@@Cotictimmy I just missed a D4S yesterday with less than 10.000 shots at 1200€ !!! I killed Facebook beginning of this year, so I won’t be able to see your last picture from the D3S I agree the files are easy to edit and nice with this camera. Best wishes !
@SugaHoneyIceTea36
2 жыл бұрын
You traitor!! Na joking, I almost regret didn’t saving a bit more for the 4 over the 3s but was impossible to find a good one. Still the D3 and D3s have this coloring I really like. Still curious about the 4 though. Shift one fo you prefer?
@Cotictimmy
2 жыл бұрын
Should've got a Sony! ,,,, Nah, just Kidding. 😉The D4 is a more expensive beast. More that twice what I paid for my D3 and 60% more than I paid for the D3s. It's a little bit better IMO but it's not huge. The 4 has good strong colour, but so do the 3 & 3S (the 3X is a little less saturated but still nice.) The 4 has the shutter rated for 400,000 so if you buy one with 180k actuations you nominally have 220k actuations left instead of 120K with the 3 series bodies. Tim
@Juventinos
2 жыл бұрын
the d4, the d800E and the d3s are jems to be treasured. so is the d700! that being said i don't think you are a cheapskate. I'm getting a hasselblad h4d 50 CCD sensor tomorrow :))
@Cotictimmy
2 жыл бұрын
Now that's a BIG sensor!
@gurugamer8632
2 жыл бұрын
How about d5 or d850?
@tekoppentekoppen761
Жыл бұрын
Does this work with the old nikon F mf lenses?
@Cotictimmy
Жыл бұрын
Like (nearly) all Nikon DSLRs, the D4 will work with manual lenses which are AI or AIS. Older Non-AI (or 'Pre-AI') lenses do not have the necessary cut-outs to mount safely on a DSLR. (See GraysOfWestminster's video by Becky on AI and Non-AI differences.) I believe that of Nikon DSLRs, ONLY the DF has the ability to fold down the AI coupling ridge to allow safe mounting of pre-AI lenses.
@tekoppentekoppen761
Жыл бұрын
@@Cotictimmy Thank you for the explaination. Very helpful information! /David
@dandruff9244
2 жыл бұрын
Same camera Pal 850 uk 80k clicks
@rochester212
Жыл бұрын
Good video, thanks.
@dalvinderbasi3495
2 жыл бұрын
Tell me about the inappropriate joke and who is watching.
@Cotictimmy
2 жыл бұрын
'Who is watching?' authoritarian-minded, language policing, censorious types at Big Tech firms of course. 🤣
@dalvinderbasi3495
2 жыл бұрын
@@Cotictimmy Yes I agree. I know what you mean
@darchandarchan7036
2 жыл бұрын
you can clearly tell he’s legit photographer just by looking into his eye
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