Nikon - D850 DSLR 4k Video Camera (Body Only) - Black

The Nikon D850 is an absolute powerhouse of a camera, delivering exceptional performance for both professionals and enthusiasts. Its 45.7-megapixel full-frame sensor produces stunningly detailed images with incredible dynamic range, making it perfect for landscapes, portraits, and studio work. The autofocus system is lightning-fast and precise, even in challenging lighting conditions, ensuring sharp shots every time. The camera's robust build feels solid in hand, and its weather-sealing gives confidence when shooting outdoors. With 4K video capabilities, a responsive touchscreen, and impressive battery life, the D850 is a versatile workhorse that exceeds expectations. Highly recommended for anyone seeking top-tier image quality and reliability!

Have been shooting Nikon gear for a lot of years. 13 years with a Nikon D50 APS-C and then stepped up to the D7500. When I was presented with an opportunity to buy the D850 I jumped on it and have not been disappointed. The transistion from APS-C sensors to a full frame sensor took a bit to get used to especially with the resolution being 8 times the D50 and over 2 times the D7500, but was quickly overcome by changing some of my shooting habits. The resolution is great and the color is awesome straight out of the camera. I already had a collection of full frame lenses so I did not need to buy a a bunch of new gear to transition to full frame, so keep that in mind if you're moving into a full frame for the first time from a crop sensor camera, because full frame lenses work great on crop sensor bodies. BUT crop sensor lenses do not work well with a full frame body unless you switch the capture mode to DX (crop/APS-C) format, in which case its a waste of a great sensor and you should look at the D500 or D7500. I have taken low light, night time, long exposure, and full sun pictures and have had no problems and love the quality of low light and night photos that can be taken with this camera. The menus are natural and intuitive for me since I am a previous Nikon DSLR shooter. I can say this camera is not for everybody due to its size and weight (body alone) and then add in high end all glass lenses and the weight can be a bit much for long day shots for some. I have weighed one of my combinations of the D850 body and Tamron 150-600 and it comes in at just about 7 pounds. So if weight and big size is an issue be warned this is a bigger camera but not un-manageable even for my girlfriend who has small hands.

This camera is phenomenal! I've admired it for years, and I finally decided to buy one now that they are more affordable. It's everything I imagined and so much more. As a wildlife photographer, I love the fact that this camera has a massive 45.7-megapixel sensor. This allows me to crop my images down to a fraction of their original size and still enjoy razor-sharp detail. Next, the autofocus is wonderful when photographing moving subjects such as birds in flight. As someone who has been using a mirrorless camera for the last year or so, the super-long battery life on the D850 was a breath of fresh air. With the optional battery grip, you can get over 3,000 pictures without running out of juice. I've been a hobbyist Nikon photographer for more than a decade, so I was able to jump right in and start getting great pictures immediately. This camera is not well-suited for beginners, but you won't be disappointed in the D850 if you are a serious hobbyist or even a professional photographer. Finally, a word for those who may be considering going with a mirrorless camera instead: I have a Z50, and it's a great little camera. I wanted to make the jump to full-frame, and for a while, I seriously considered upgrading to the Z6 or even the Z7. For me, the main advantage of mirrorless cameras is the electronic viewfinder; what you see is exactly what you'll get in the final photograph. The d850 is my first DSLR, and I'm having to learn that my pictures won't look exactly like what I see through the viewfinder. However, there are some drawbacks to mirrorless as well: drastically inferior battery life, slower autofocus, and more expensive lenses just to name a few. I was also bothered by the fact that mirrorless cameras are unlikely to hold their value over time. The Z6 and Z7 have now been replaced by the Z6ii and the Z7ii, significantly eroding their resale value. Rather than buying a mid-range mirrorless camera that may soon be overshadowed by a newer model, I decided to get the best DSLR ever made - and I haven't regretted it for a second.

I purchased my D850 in May, upgrading from my D3200, D5200 and D7200. I love almost everything about this camera. The images are absolutely stunning, all of the features are amazing and the battery life is great! My biggest issue, which happens to be a huge one for me, is the amount of moire that I'm experiencing. I had never even heard of this term until I used the D850. I hadn't seen it mentioned in D850 reviews so I spoke with Nikon and they informed me that without the low pass filter, moire is completely normal. I was told to try to step back/forward from my subjects, zoom in/out and constantly check my images at 100% for moire. That's not always possible at weddings. Or change my aperture to f/16 or so. That's 100% not going to work at most weddings! Lightroom, Photoshop and Capture NX-D have ways to fix it in post but they do not always work, which Nikon also informed me is completely normal. Do some SERIOUS research on moire before purchasing! Plaid, tight fabric designs and a lot of suits will be your enemy! The attached photos of the gray pants shows you the before and after. Capture NX-D did a pretty good job on this one. However the maternity photo is after using Capture NX-D and it didn't fix it at all! I tried LR & PS with no luck.

The only cons to this camera so far are file sizes, difference in memory card slots and the proce obviously. I wish the slots were of the same type. Everything else is a pro and a major upgrade from my 2 previous bodies the D750 and D7200. The autofocus system in this camera is like nothing I have ever used before, customization of Fn buttons and stuff is nearly endless. And 9fps with the grip and larger EN-EL18 battery, WOW!