Nikon D4S 16 Megapixel HD-SLR Camera Body - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.

2022-05-28T07:25:25

I received this camera in new condition even it was sold as used. Everything that you would expect from a new camera in the box. Excellent purchase. More then pleased.

Walter G.

2021-12-22T16:00:11

Absolutely perfect buying experience. I received the Nikon D4s in my opinion in new condition. Everything that I received from ADORAMA?s used camera department was just like receiving a brand new camera.Absolutely excellent customer service from all of you, thanks to early delivery I received the camera before Christmas. Fram one very happy customer .

WALTER G.

2021-12-14T13:29:52

OK, I?m a Nikon addicted camera guy. I just have wanted the D4s forever since it was introduced. I ordered the D4s used in perfect like new condition. I have been photographing in my studio with a D3s For years, now I have saved up enough $$ to obtain what others say, that this could be the best pro Nikon ever in Nikon?s, history. From all my research this is the real deal camera. Looking forward to wonderful photographic experience with this bad boy .

Walter G.

2018-02-04T19:00:00

I acquired this camera used only a few days ago and yet I immediately sensed this will be another longtime photographic partner, for a number of reasons. I also own a Nikon F6 (see my review on its page) and I preferred it (for my workflow and need) even to the D850 that I could try side by side - otherwise indeed a very different, modern and capable camera. About the D4s I appreciated the solid / sturdier feel (may be an advantage for me, might be a disadvantage for someone else), the large viewfinder that can be left totally uncluttered, only with the focus point (not even the gridlines / focus points brackets), the extremely fast focus acquisition, the reassuring blazing fast bam-bam-bam-bam like a machine gun frame after frame the exceptional image quality even up to 8/10000 ISO where you can't basically see any noise and skin tones hold up *perfectly* - Since I started photography I think I've never had a camera like this. Also with manual focus lenses it works like a charm, always spot-on.

italy74

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2015-11-12T19:00:00

The title says it all. I was lucky enough to get one just after release date, and it has never let me down. I shoot action sports primarily and wildlife but do commercial stuff too. My D4S has never let me down overcast weather, rain, mud, bright sunlight, extremely poor indoor lighting it takes it all in stride. I love the fact that I can push the ISO 8 -10 000 without worrying about noise, and believe me my Director of Photography is extremely tough when it comes to image quality. As a pro photog some of the things you encounter shooting would make most people run away screaming in fear but having my D4S allows me to take it all in stride. About the only thing worse for conditions that I have shot under would be a combat zone, and trust me when I say that if I had to do it two things I would want are Kevlar and my D4S. If I had to say anything bad about it, it would be that the rear control panel is not back lite

Andy

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2015-10-31T20:00:00

Un appareil tellement performant qu'il sera difficile de faire mieux même avec l'arrivée prochaine du Nikon D5, orientée sur la vidéo 4K (option inutile dans mon cas#, 20 au lieu de 16 MP #je verrai# et finalement le 102,400 ISO en mode natif #intéressant).

Mario B.

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2015-10-21T20:00:00

Muy Rápida, excelente enfoque (el mejor del mercado sin dudas) pero prácticamente igual en calidad a la D3s, comparé archivos a iso 20000 en RAW revelando a 40 MP y creo que son iguales los resultados a la D3s conclusión: Esperaba ver resultados más significantes en una cámara que es dos generaciones arriba de la D3s

Jorge M.

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2015-10-13T20:00:00

Since I mostly shoot wildlife (small birds) I have to say the improvements in auto focus speed, 11 FPS, ISO improvements and that wonderful battery that will last through 1K to 3K shots depending on how you use it. I use the 200-400 and 70-200, not to mention 24-70. This body works flawlessly with all. Especially great shooting BIF with the 70-200, with and without my 1.4TC III.

Genepooleink

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2015-09-29T21:00:00

Best of the best, and getting one refurbished is great. Adorama shipped it immediately. Great vendor.

Richard S.

2015-09-06T20:00:00

What can I say, this camera is amazing the autofocus is almost always spot on apart from 1 or 2 missed shots but it always pulled into focus by the next frame. I brought this on a cruise a few days ago and there were many situations at night where I thought the AF would have failed, it did not. All the shots were in focus. In San Juan, Puerto Rico there was a storm that came out of nowhere, heavy rain, 20 some kilometer hour winds, needless to say, the camera was soaked along with my 24-70. I was baffled at how this thing was still talking pictures in the middle of a storm. Very impressed with how this thing is built and how well it performs.

Richard

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2015-08-18T20:00:00

Major observations within minutes of first use: 1. the size and placement of the right thumb controls were awkward and small (compared to the D800E and D2x that I use). For example, the focus selector locking mechanism is physically separate on the D4s (which requires you to lift and move your thumb) while on the D800E, the locking mechanism is activated via a ring that surrounds the focus location selector and is available to your thumb without having to move it. In addition, that same small multi selector had a slight delay in effecting the directional movement I wanted, especially while navigating the menu options. I found myself moving it multiple times to get a reaction. Could be a problem with the body I received. 2. the memory card access on the D4s is based on the D2x "lift cover and push button to open access door" design, which really requires two hands (although it can be done with one if your fingers and small or thin). This was a disappointing surprise since the D800E has a one finger one-motion slide that opens access to the card slots -- very convenient and fast -- that I was assuming would have been preserved in the D4s. 3. the D4s is HEAVY. I have big hands and have loved the Nikon bodies since the F1 because of their fullness. But the D4s is even heavier than the F5 which, for me, was the heaviest (and sweetest body) I have held. So, be prepared for a lift when you add some longer lenses to it. Lastly, 4) I shot one frame at ISO 8,000 and was absolutely stunned. As I write this, I realize that I would literally be speechless if I was talking. From the D100 through the D2x and the very productive D800, each has delivered on their individual promises. I don't think the D4s can really be fully appreciated until it is used personally. I buy bodies in pairs, since I mostly shoot with fixed focal length lenses and want to avoid frequent switching in the field. Getting a pair of D4s bodies would be a significant acquisition, but I would really need to get past the regressive functional control design decisions which just don't work for my hands. Might not have felt this way if the D800E had not been such an improvement over the D2x. I might end up renting the D4s, as needed for now, and keep working with my D2x's. Otherwise, these badboys definitely would be in my bag!

OldShooter

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2015-08-01T20:00:00

I bought this camera for wild life photography, especially for the high ISOs. It definitely didn't disappoint me. Incredibly fast. I shot an owl the other night at midnight with a flashlight and an ISO of 25,600 and it was incredible! Definitely worth the price of admission. A welcome addition to my D3x and D800.

ThomasP

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2015-07-20T21:00:00

My first Nikon was the D90 and I have proceeded through the 300, 300s, 600, 610, 800 and now, finally the D4s. I only wish I had known early on that my love of photography was going to take me this far. This machine is AWESOME! It's lightning fast and there is virtually nothing that this camera can't handle. It shoots BMX events with ease. Shooting in minimal light, no problem. The design is wonderful. All the buttons to change settings on the fly are right there. I don't even have to take my eye off the subject to make necessary changes. Now, I know I could do these same things with my other Nikons, but there is something much different with this camera. I'm not a design person but this camera is easier to navigate on the fly. Highly recommend! As a professional photographer by trade, this camera makes my work more fun! The only con I can come up with the Nikon's use of the XQD Memory Card and different batteries. From all of my previous Nikons, the batteries and memory cards were interchangeable. With this camera, I had to invest in new batteries and new memory cards. But once I started shooting with this, SO WHAT. The battery life is much longer than the previous batteries and the memory card is faster than anything I was using before which makes my work more fun and less stressful. In addition, I was able to re-sell my other cameras (and batteries and memory cards) to cover the costs associated with this upgrade. As far as new vs. refurbished, I have purchased other refurbished Nikons and have had NO problems with them. I don't like to buy "used" gear as there are just too many variables as to how the camera was used (or abused). And with the cost of this camera, I was not about to invest in an unknown camera history.

Lori

2015-06-21T21:00:00

I decided on this camera to improve my fps over my D800 for shooting wildlife in motion. It's obviously well built, but it will take me several months to put it through all it's paces. I'm initially a little disappointed in the amount of noise I have to deal with in PP using higher ISOs.

Stephen B.

2015-05-25T20:00:00

I was in need of a Sports camera to help me move forward in my career and boy did the D4s deliver. From the AF to the Noise this all around has saved me time, money, & frustration. Even the fact that I dont really have to post process the images from it is a huge timesaver.

KyoshiPhotography

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2015-02-21T19:00:00

Absolutely extraordinary technology! My first D4 sold me on all levels; Quality and Performance. D4S redefined my thoughts and abilities. Not for a novice... and definitely not a point and shoot camera, D4S delivers the consummate edge in extreme imagery.

UFOwga

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2014-11-06T19:00:00

Sorry guys. I am not a sports photographer or a paparazzi. I am just a serious photography enthusiast that finally pulled the trigger. Sure, it's awesome in spray and pray situations and fast focusing, but where this camera really shines is in the dark. This thing is a low light MONSTER! It takes photos that are simply stunning at night. IT has opened up a whole new facet to my photography that my D-800 could not have even dreamt of doing. Pushing "pay now" was a painful act, but now that it's all paid for and I have been using it for a few months, I just can't say enough good about this camera.

Nightshooter

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2014-11-06T19:00:00

I moved from Nikon D3x to this D4s what a difference day and night. I would like to see move features in the upcoming flagship Nikon camera such as WIFI and GPS built-in. This camera performs better than any camera I've used in my life specially in low light situation.

Farismm

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2014-10-25T20:00:00

I have been using Nikon Pro gear for years. I love my D700, D3 and D4 but the D4S is a level above. I am an Aurora Chaser at heart and never miss a chance to shoot at night,. The high ISO of the D4S make stopping the action of highly active Aurora a breeze. I consistently shoot at 10,000 and higher ISO with shutter speeds less than 1 second. The D4S works flawlessly at -55 degrees below zero and winds to 50 miles an hour. The battery gives me an all night shoot with power to space in these extreme conditions. The D4S is a tank and never misses a lick in the extreme Arctic environment.

AuroraChaser

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2014-07-18T20:00:00

I have shot D1X through D3S series. I didn't shoot the D4 but waited for the refind D4S. I love this camera. This is a very polished Flagship and leads the pack. I own a D800. Wonderful images, but the D4S at less pixels had sharper images out of the camera. Hard to believe. The fast shooting speed for my wildlife and airshow work is a step above my D3S. The autofocus tracking was light years ahead of anything I have shot in the past. My advise is, Just get one.

VinnyNikonPro

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2014-07-16T20:00:00

As an owner of a D800 I'm already well versed on the extraordinary picture quality possible with the latest Nikon DSLRs. However the D4s takes this trait to a new level. Everything on the D4s is about getting the picture you want right now. From the ultrafast shutter speed to the seemingly unerring and instantaneous focus. Unlike the D800 the white balance seems to be always spot on regardless of light levels. Its light sensitivity compared to the D800 is also improved by close to 2 whole stops. The camera simply seems to produce the perfect shot right out of the camera, thus minimizing or eliminating post processing. Another welcomed feature is it flash performance, the SB910 seems to work as an integral part of the camera simply set everything to auto and the perfect shots just happen with no fuss every time. The new group focus seems clairvoyant simply keep the target in the 4 central focus points and follow, streams of perfectly focused shots are guaranteed. This is without a doubt a very expensive camera geared to professionals and avid enthusiasts, however, given its overall performance, its worth every penny. The only parameter in which the D800 is superior is in its uncanny capacity for cropping without losing picture quality but that is a given since it has over twice the pixel count. The D4s is simply an extraordinary camera.

Wised

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2014-07-01T20:00:00

I have been using Nikon gear for 40+ years and this is my first review because I am that impressed with the new enhancements. I got this bad boy a few months ago and I have given it a lot of work all over the world, so now I can add my two cents. The important improvements are how well the new EXSPEED 4 processing engine works with the upgrade to the image sensor. In a couple of words: Fast & Accurate! That is where the magic is and that is what is ultimately the most important aspect to shooting. For 11 FPS you get 11 shots that are always in focus and work terrifically with the ISO improvements. Pairing the D4S with the peripheral Nikkor primes is a must now. I am glad to see the upgrade to all the primes with bigger apertures. If you pair this with either a 85mm 1..4 or the 24mm 1.4, with the new ISO range now, you basically have no need for a flash if you enjoy natural light in your shots. Want the best experience ever? Use your 200mm f2. You will be hard pressed to change to another lens because the focus is tack sharp corner to corner all the time in every shot and very fast. If you're going big with the super teles, you won't be disappointed on the speed of processing what your big glass can see now. It is reliably impressive. The new battery is great, lasts longer and the processor is less demanding of energy so you will be delighted about life span in a days work. Although it took me forever to get a second battery because of short supply and high demand, the only time I used it was when I was in Thailand and forgot to charge the the battery overnight. And after 14 hours and 2,000 shots from a days work, the battery still had about a third of a charge left. That was quite impressive. All in all, despite all the marketing glory, Nikon created a great machine. Although the enhancements are very delicate in their electrical engineering marvels, full of techno babble that only a pro may understand if he/she is up to date with todays techno acronyms, the D4S is still a tough tank of a machine, it is rugged. I do not worry about accidentally dropping it in the muddy crab filled brackish waters of Phuket while chasing a good shot, because I am pretty clumsy as an older man, or getting caught in a sudden torrential rain storm in South East Asia because the weather these days is so unpredictable. It is a beast of a machine that can handle the weather, extreme locations, my clumsiness, and an engineering beauty it its performance for whatever challenge I take on.

1NikonMan

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2014-06-17T21:00:00

This replaces a D300. What a difference! The speed is incredible. I take a lot of swim pics and with this camera I am making more great shots than ever before.

DONALD T.

2014-06-16T21:00:00

The Nikon D4s has been labelled by numerous review sites, as the "Subtle" upgrade, for it's subtle changes. But upgrading from the D3s to the D4s, you're not acquiring these "subtle" changes. FIrst off, thank god for no more green tint on the LCD. The ISO is surprisingly atonishing at 25,600 native range. No major loss in detail whatsoever. The slight ergonomic differences/changes over the D4 are more than subtle, you can actually feel the difference the moment you hold the camera in vertical position. The added texture to the nipples/jog dials are fine, but no major difference in that of the D4. I use the camera for Fashion work and Weddings. I continually get blown away by the image quality of this camera. No, it does not make better photos for me, but it makes the job easier for me to solely focus on creating the perfect image. Nikon does a great job at maintaining their menus and button mapping on their cameras, with my eye glued to the view finder my hands can find & make adjustments to settings with ease, again, making my focus more on the image than the technicalities of the camera. I've used the camera for light movie making and found it to be very, very, good! Finally, we have a Nikon camera doing all the great things the 5DMKII/III were capable of. (except Magic Lantern, etc). I am blown away by the Auto-ISO feature in movie mode, with the smooth exposure transitioning, moving from a dark, less lit scene into a brighter, well lit scene, the camera smoothly compensates and adjusts the ISO accordingly. So well, that you don't see the adjustments affecting the footage. The only downside to this camera is the use of XQD cards. It's great that Nikon has implemented a new format into their progressive and growing line up. But why stop including the QXD card with the camera? It's not a big issue or a down right con, but, it would've made the overall package much sweeter.

Dale 3.

2014-06-12T20:00:00

I have been shooting Nikon cameras since learning on my fathers Nikon F in the early 70's (still have that camera!) I've only had the D4S for a few days, but am truly amazed. I shoot a lot of Theatre/Dance on stage (particularly with my Nikon 70-200 F 2.8 VRII lens) where light is constantly changing from scene to scene and subjects are moving - the ability of this camera to focus and capture images in low or variable light conditions far exceeds any camera I have owned to date.

ArtsPhotographer

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2014-06-02T21:00:00

great improvement on focus, fast and accurate, shoot 11 fps on golfer hit the ball, every frame is sharp, very pleased, colors and tones are very nice on portraits, also low light performance are very good, overall this is a great camera, but very heavy with the lens on, need a monopod!

CHUAN D.

2014-06-02T21:00:00

I had a D4 but sold it a bit more than a year ago and kept my D800E. When the D4s was introduced I didn't think I would get it as it didn't seem like that big a change from the D4. I had the opportunity to try a D4s out and really liked it so I bought it. Don't get me wrong, I still love my D800E but the D4s now gets equal time in different situations. The performance seems much more than the minor, in my opinion, technical spec upgrade. I do think the image quality is much better than the D4 and even though I was one of those hoping they would bump up the resolution to 24MP, the resolution is great. In short, I thought I might regret getting it but it is a wonderful machine, no buyer's remorse.

John B.

2014-05-17T20:00:00

Very well built, with one exception : I had problems with CF cards on D4s, to find out that one of the pins was bent !!! after a wk of use !! I consider this a poor design, with too much room around the CF drive or bay. This would be a problem regardless of make of your CF card. Just look at the opening of your card, and there will be changes/injury site from irregular pin(s) entry. Otherwise a great camera. XQD cards and readers are not cheap. Overall if it wasn't for the CF card bay and its weight, I would have given it 5 stars, but 4 is what I would give with the two issues above.

Xoomer

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2014-05-15T21:00:00

I intend to use this camera shooting road racing. It will probably take me a lifetime to discover all of it's capabilities. I have been playing with it a lot and I am super impressed with the photos I am getting. The only drawbacks are the price and it is heavy.

GTCS

2014-04-23T20:00:00

This was my first full frame camera. My first Nikon was a D90 and since then I have stuck with the brand. I switched to a D300 after the D90 and now I have this monster of a camera. I shoot in natural light a lot, so the fact that this camera can go up to ISO 50,000 with little to no noise was amazing. It reads color better than any other camera that I have ever used before, even better than the Canon Mark II. The D lighting comes in handy for subjects that are heavily backlit, but I avoid using it for because I love the natural effects of light but that doesn't mean i didn't experiment with it. I have also used it for my studio shoots, works like a dream with my strobe lights. The focusing system is second to none. I consider my self unstoppable with this camera paired with a 35mm f/1.4 If there was one thing that I didn't like about the camera is that it isn't as compact, but I am going to try to save up for the new Df soon. All around great product!

MartinDepict

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