The D850 is Nikon's highest resolution DSLR to date, boasting a new 45.7 Megapixel full-frame sensor, coupled with the flagship D5's 153-point AF system, and fast burst shooting at 7fps, boost-able to 9fps with the optional battery grip.
Whether it’s still photography, or video, the Nikon D850 promises stunning results, due to a dazzling combination of features that make this one of the best-reviewed cameras in the DSLR market.
Nikon describes the resolution as "extraordinary", and the dynamic range as "outstanding". With a 45.7-megapixel full frame sensor, it seems these superlatives are justified, and the Nikon D850 can be seen as a big step up from other top-end cameras in the Nikon stable.
The D850 has some impressive performance statistics as well, with up to nine frames per second of continuous shooting, at full resolution and with full AF performance.
This is video footage for the new age, thanks to the camera's 4K Ultra High Definition recording capabilities.
Time-lapse is a feature being built into more and more cameras, particularly at this end of the market, and the D850 is no exception, with 8K and 4K time-lapse movies promising sharper, more detailed results than ever before.
There are developments in pretty much every area, jumping ahead of its predecessors in Nikon's 800 stable to make this a much sought-after camera for serious photographers. Nikon talk about "remarkable advancements across the board", including sensor design, dynamic range, shutter and mirror-drive mechanisms, Silent-Photography in Live-View mode, and, crucially, battery life.
Manufacturer: Nikon
The D850 is Nikon's highest resolution DSLR to date, boasting a new 45.7 Megapixel full-frame sensor, coupled with the flagship D5's 153-point AF system, and fast burst shooting at 7fps, boost-able to 9fps with the optional battery grip.
One key task when reviewing a new camera is to answer the important question "Who's it for?" This challenge is a bit more difficult than usual with Nikon's new Nikon D850 DSLR, because this powerful camera is one that defies classification.
In the last couple of years, Nikon has tried to push for the adoption of full-frame cameras for advanced users and professionals and leave the crop-sensor cameras such as the D3000 and D5000 series for less demanding consumers.
Pushing the limits of what a DSLR can do are cameras like the Nikon D850, a new top of the line full-frame camera. It offers a lot of features which are innovative and really cutting edge.
DSLR cameras, the big bulky Nikon and Canon cameras you see photographers and your cousin Mimi rocking at weddings, aren't going to go away any time soon, but mirrorless cameras, like the excellent Sony A9 , have gotten good enough to make the Nikons and Canons of the world scared.
Up to 7 fps; use the MB-D18 Multi Battery Power Pack with the EN-EL18b Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery and shoot full resolution up to 9 fps.
The D850 is built of rugged magnesium alloy and carbon fiber materials and features dust and water-drop resistance. Handling is superb with a deeper handgrip and DSLR users will feel at ease with the level of manual controls provided.
The Nikon D850 is one of the best DSLRs ever made. Period. Full stop. Yes, we had a few notes -- the Live View AutoFocus is slow, you'll see some rolling shutter in video, it's a little hard to find settings in the endless menus, and Snapbridge has a few bugs (and will eat your battery!
Gorgeous imagery; Amazing dynamic range; #AllThePixels; Incredible Auto Focus (via optical viewfinder; Accurate metering; Very good 4K video recording; Up to 9fps full resolution continuous shooting (with the optional grip; Ergonomic button controls; One of the best DSLRs ever made
Dense menus; Slow Live View AF (for stills & video; Missing pro video features (S-Log; 10-bit HDR; etc; Choppy in-camera slow motion HD video; Snapbridge App still needs some work
Which is the best DSLR For a high percentage of photographers, the Nikon D850 is going to be that camera (as of review time). The D850 is arguably the best DSLR available and a worthy upgrade from any other (minimally) Nikon DSLR camera model, including its predecessor, the D810.
The D850 looks like the perfect do-it-all DSLR for professional photographers, but at this price it could appeal to a large number of ambitious amateurs too. It does have a couple of limitations, but overall its combination of resolution, continuous shooting speed and 4K full frame video is just...
Spectacular levels of detail; 7fps; 9fps with grip; 4K full frame video
Lower buffer capacity at 9fps; Needs fast memory cards; Pedestrian live view AF
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