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Just ordered a new D4 from B&HHow long to deliver?

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Posted by Brad Neal: Thu Jul 19th, 2012 11:57

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Hi guys,
It's been a while, how's everyone been?? :cheersduo:

Anyway, I just ordered a new D4 from B&H after dropping my D2X on concrete and destroying it beyond repair. Well the D4 is obviously back ordered, and they tell me they can't give me any indication of how far out delivery may be. In the meantime, I am left only with my D7000, and no backup.

Anyone else order one of these? And if so, have you received it yet - and how long did it take?

Thanks,
Brad

Posted by Ralph G Speer: Thu Jul 19th, 2012 19:15

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Check out "Nikon Rumors" - they say 3 lockations have them in stock.

Ralph

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Posted by jk: Fri Jul 20th, 2012 08:36

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Good to see you over here Brad.

I guess it depends on stock levels but I thought that D4 were back in stock and D800 will be in same position in the next few weeks.

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Posted by Brad Neal: Fri Jul 20th, 2012 15:25

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Thanks, Ralph!! found one at Best Buy, and they even tossed in expedited shipping at not additional cost. I'll have it by Tuesday.

I also purchased the SB-910 flash unit. It will be nice having the newer technology both of these units have to offer. I have been very happy with my D2x for most applications, but I am really excited about the low-light capabilities of the D4.

Anyway, thanks again for pointing me to those sources!! I have a shoot next week that will really put things to the test.

-Brad

Posted by Brad Neal: Fri Jul 20th, 2012 15:26

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Thanks, JK, it's good to be back!!

Posted by Brad Neal: Tue Jul 24th, 2012 12:16

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Just received the camera. Lot's of reading to catch up on... have to use it all day tomorrow and Thursday.

First observation is, that it is noticeably larger than my D2x. Thicker and taller.

More to come...

Posted by Brad Neal: Tue Jul 24th, 2012 13:47

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$6000 camera, and they no longer include the protective LCD cover. What's up with that?

The SB-910 flash is HUGE! Everything feels much larger than the D2X

Posted by Robert: Tue Jul 24th, 2012 13:59

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The viewing screen is supposed to be more resistive to scratching than the D2x.

I think you can get peel off clear plastic covers Brad.

Perhaps the extra size is to make up for the cheapskate lack of LCD cover... ;-)

Mind you it IS an FX body.:thumbsup:

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Posted by Brad Neal: Tue Jul 24th, 2012 14:55

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Yea, I just ordered the stick-on cover. Having nothing on that LCD just scares the s*&t out of me.

Posted by Brad Neal: Tue Jul 24th, 2012 14:59

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Well I've only had this thing a few hours, but there is really a lot to like about it. Granted, I am coming from a D2X, so it's quite a leap in technology. But I am really looking forward to putting it to the test over the next few days.

I'll post a few images when I get back.

Posted by Gilbert Sandberg: Wed Jul 25th, 2012 03:57

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Brad,

re: they no longer include
There is no need, as the glass is harder than D300/D700 and similar camera's, and pro's tend not to use them anyway.
Regards, Gilbert

Posted by jk: Wed Jul 25th, 2012 12:54

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Robert wrote: The viewing screen is supposed to be more resistive to scratching than the D2x.

I think you can get peel off clear plastic covers Brad.

Perhaps the extra size is to make up for the cheapskate lack of LCD cover... ;-)

Mind you it IS an FX body.:thumbsup:
Yes it is.
The D3 and D3S that I have dont have any scratches on them after nearly four years of use for the D3.
I still think that some extra scratch protection wouldn't go amiss but it it isn't needed it is extra weight!

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Posted by jk: Wed Jul 25th, 2012 12:57

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Brad Neal wrote: Well I've only had this thing a few hours, but there is really a lot to like about it. Granted, I am coming from a D2X, so it's quite a leap in technology. But I am really looking forward to putting it to the test over the next few days.

I'll post a few images when I get back. It is a great piece of equipment but I love my D3 and D3S and with the D800 I feel I have a complete set.

Keep on enjoying the new camera it is a great piece of kit.
AFAIK, all the accessories for the D2X will fit the D4 except RRS brackets, batteries and WT2.

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Posted by Iain: Thu Jul 26th, 2012 05:05

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Look forward to seeing some pic Brad.

Posted by jk: Thu Jul 26th, 2012 07:20

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Apparently all the back orders should be filled now in USA. So there are D4 in plentiful supply. Just what you need with the Olympics starting tomorrow in London.

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Posted by Brad Neal: Fri Aug 3rd, 2012 15:36

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Ok, I told you I'd post a few images when I returned from my shoot. Not very sexy... Just an excavator out in a dusty lot. These are straight out of the camera. All I did was resize them and post. There are also links to the full res images, if anyone cares to inspect them further. All the meta data should be intact if you are interested.

I shot these using Adobe RGB98, so the web is muting the color. If you want to see the correct saturation, you'll probably want to download and view in PS.

Working with this camera is going to be a complete joy! I did manage to get one shot os some flowers with more vivid color, so you can check that out as well.

Here are the links to the full res images:

[img]http://http://thomas-bradley.com/d4/DSC0024.JPG[/img]
[img]http://http://thomas-bradley.com/d4/DSC0034.JPG[/img]
[img]http://http://thomas-bradley.com/d4/DSC0039.JPG[/img]
[img]http://http://thomas-bradley.com/d4/DSC0062.JPG[/img]

Posted by Brad Neal: Fri Aug 3rd, 2012 15:37

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Here are some smaller versions of the same images:

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Posted by Brad Neal: Fri Aug 3rd, 2012 15:38

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And another...

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Posted by Brad Neal: Fri Aug 3rd, 2012 15:38

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And another...

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Posted by Brad Neal: Fri Aug 3rd, 2012 15:41

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And the last one...

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