Nikon is rumored to release a new D4 firmware update. The new version could be out as early as tomorrow. I have no details on what will be included, but I doubt we will see some of the D4s upgrades to trickle down to the D4.
The Nikon D4 memory card issue (when using the cameras with any of the SanDisk Extreme Pro CF 160MB/s and Sony XQD S cards at the same time) has been fixed by SanDisk and do not require a firmware update.
The Nikon D4s is now officially announced: 16MP sensor, ISO 409,600, RAW S (small) and a price tag of $6,500 ($500 more than the D4; see D4s vs. D4 specs comparison).
Nikon D4s highlights:
Nikon D4s pre-order links:
Shipping will start on March 6th. Official sample images are available here.
Nikon also announced a new Capture NX-D software and two Quick-Draw straps.
Additional Nikon D4s details:
With the D4s and the two Quick Draw straps, Nikon also announced a new RAW image processing and adjustment software called Capture NX-D. You can download a beta version on this website. The manual is also available. More information can be found here. Attached is the full press release and system requirements:
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In addition to the D4s and Capture NX-D, Nikon also announced the Quick-Draw Strap and Quick-Draw Strap S developed in cooperation with BlackRapid. The price of the strap is $99.
A quick update before we continue with the D4s coverage: I was told that the law firm Zimmerman & Reed PLLP has already filed a class action lawsuit in California federal court for the Nikon D600 dust/oil spot issue on February 19th, 2014.
Update: here is another Nikon D600 lawsuit.
Moose Peterson (Nikon ambassador) also thinks the Nikon D4s will be announced tonight because I just saw the above blog entry in my RSS feed. The blog post is now of course removed (http://www.moosepeterson.com/blog/2014/02/24/d4s-annoucnement/) but Google cache will probably have it available online shortly.
