Customer Ratings & Reviews

This camera is Nikon's culmination of decades of product development and digital SLR's. It takes ultra high resolution and combines it with high speed, and does so in a truly polished manner. This is a digital SLR, not a mirrorless camera, so it may not have all the tech of a new mirrorless camera, but it's one of the best digital SLR's ever made. Anyone with full frame Nikon lenses who wants resolution and speed in one body will be absolutely pleased. Over the D810 (which can be found used for half the price) it has more resolution, a tilting screen, enhancements to JPEG processing, 4k video (although if you're serious about video, get a mirrorless camera), silent time lapse modes that don't wear out the shutter, much faster continuous shooting, and a more sophisticated focusing system. Don't let XQD sway you away by the high prices of the cards. They are so fast that even 45 megapixel raw files get written almost instantly. The resolution is truly incredible. The amount of cropping available to you is game changing if you've never shot on this kind of resolution before. One can shoot far off wildlife and not worry about getting perfectly centered framing, crop to the equivalent of APS-C/DX mode, and still have 19.4 megapixels. That turns my 200-500 lens into a 750mm equivalent still retaining almost 20 megapixels of detail. And it has the focusing system to keep up. This camera will suit all kinds of photography. This is not a "first camera." It's a camera for a Nikon enthusiast or pro who can look at the benefits over cheaper bodies and see a real advantage in their kind of shooting. It's for people who absolutely know what shutter priority, aperture priority, etc mean. Paying 3000 dollars for a camera won't make you a better photographer, but having 45 megapixels and a killer autofocus system might help you crop for better framing and give you more keepers or more "reach" with your lenses. These are the things that must be weighed when determining if you should buy this camera. For many types of shooting, a D750 or D7500 makes more sense. I believe that for me, this is the last digital SLR I will ever need due to the emergence of mirrorless. Mirrorless offers promise of more technology to help make pictures easier since DSLR's have reached a bit of a plateau, inherent to their design. I also own a Nikon Z6, and for casual shooting without action, its a great camera; and the Z cameras will continue to get better. But right now, the D850 is simply unbeatable for all uses except video, where the Z cameras have an inherent mirrorless advantage. Great camera, well done Nikon.

... the D850 isn't meant to be a trophy camera. It is a powerful workhorse that will be limited only by your technique and skill set. Oh, and the quality of glass you mount to it. As a working photographer now retired I have had the opportunity to use a variety of Nikon cameras over the years. If you don't mind the weight you may well be using your D850 until you don't want to anymore. Not because it is no longer able to perform whatever task you set before it. I cant speak to the video aspect as I use it very sparingly. But for photos, in FX or DX mode the images are about as great as you're going to get limited only, as I mentioned before, by your skill set, technique and lenses used. Don't break your budget to get a D850. It is no small purchase. Plus what can come after adds up quickly. Batteries, battery grip XQD and SD memory cards, a really good tripod and the kind of lenses that hardly ever go on sale. Oh and the extra storage space for those super sized RAW and JPG files. Consider a D750, D780 or D500 if you would like to use the glass you have and be very pleased with the images. That way you make your photography budget go farther and avoid the added expense of expensive glass to compliment a D850. It is a great camera. But don't buy one just because you want one for bragging rights. It is a workhouse and is happiest working for hours all day long and into the night.

A little late to the game, but I finally got this camera about a month ago. I mostly photography landscapes, and have traditionally shot with Nikon. I debated on the 850 or the new Nikon mirrorless system, but decided to go forward with the 850 based on trusted/proven performance and known battery life. Overall I'm extremely happy with the camera. The only real con is the weight. You can certainly feel it when hiking - and that would have been the main pro to the mirrorless camera in my opinion. Otherwise, the image quality is incredible and the newer features make the camera easy to use. For example, I love the focus shift feature. This is something that can be done manually, but the automated process of the camera makes it much easier and faster. I also love having the touchscreen - very easy to navigate to key settings and review images. And a simple feature but very nice when doing landscapes is the tilting screen.

The Nikon D850 is hands-down the best camera I’ve ever used. It captures light and detail with astonishing precision — every image feels vibrant, crisp, and full of life. The color accuracy, depth, and dynamic range are exceptional, whether I’m shooting landscapes, portraits, or product photography. The body feels durable and beautifully balanced in hand, and the controls are thoughtfully laid out. It’s fast, responsive, and dependable — exactly what you want when you’re working with professional-level gear. If you’re serious about photography and want a camera that delivers both technical excellence and artistic freedom, the D850 is worth every penny.

I have owned 3 Nikon Hi-Res dslrs the D800, D810 and now the D850. Every model has been a leap in tech but what Nikon has done now is truly stunning. I just love this camera and battery grip! And it shoots 4k views and 8k time lapse. Key Specifications: 45.7MP BSI CMOS sensor 7 fps continuous shooting with AE/AF (9 with battery grip and EN-EL18b battery) 153-point AF system linked to 180,000-pixel metering system UHD 4K video capture at up to 30p from full sensor width 1080 video at up to 120p, recorded as roughly 1/4 or 1/5th speed slow-mo 4:2:2 8-bit UHD uncompressed output while recording to card 1 XQD slot and 1 UHS II-compliant SD slot Battery life rated at 1840 shots 3.2" tilting touchscreen with 2.36M-dot (1024×768 pixel) LCD Illuminated controls 19.4MP DX crop (or 8.6MP at 30fps for up to 3 sec) SnapBridge full-time Bluetooth LE connection system with Wi-Fi Advanced time-lapse options (including in-camera 4K video creation) High resolution The use of a backside illuminated (BSI) sensor means that the light collecting elements of the sensor are closer to the surface of the chip. This should not only increase the efficiency of the sensor (improving low light performance) but should also be expected to make the pixels near the edges of the sensor better able to accept light approaching with high angles of incidence, improving peripheral image quality. Like the D810 before it, the D850 continues to offer an ISO 64 mode, that allows it to tolerate more light in bright conditions. The D850 promises the same dynamic range advantage as the D810, meaning it should be able to compete with the medium format sensors used in the likes of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Pentax 645Z. High Speed In addition to the increased speed, the D850 also gains the full AF capabilities of the company's flagship sports camera: the D5. This includes all the hardware: AF module, metering sensor and dedicated AF processor, as well as the full range of AF modes and configuration options, which should translate to comparable focus performance combined with high resolution. Given the D5 possessed one of the best AF systems we've ever seen and could continue to offer that performance in a wide range of conditions and shooting scenarios with minimal need for configuration, this is an exciting prospect. As part of this system, the D850 gains the automated system for setting an AF Fine Tune value. It only calibrates the lens based on the central AF point and for a single distance, but it's a simple way to ensure you're getting closer to your lenses' full capabilities, which is handy given you'll now be able to scrutinize their performance with 46MP of detail. It just blows me away every time I use it.

As a 40 year pro starting with the Nikon F, it's always great to see Nikon maintains the quality in each evolution, especially in the D850. This camera is everything a professional or aspiring pro could want in a DSLR. From astounding still photo quality to the full frame video that compliments a multi-camera video shoot for seamless post production. The features the D850 has are almost overwhelming. The only downside is the time it takes to get up to speed on everything it does. Great bullet proof camera.

awesome little camera! very good image quality, great features, love they keep the two card slots. super fast and easy to use. light and agile!

Camera is amazing, it is very complex in comparison to my previous Nikon DSLR but once you learn a little the pictures are beautiful. The camera is a little on the heavier side but its a really great camera.

Love the 45.7 MP sensor, bright- viewfinder great 153 focus points, great sturdy feel in your hands. Very well designed and built. a bit heavy for some people

So far so good! Definitely leveled up from the D5600. It's incredible with the added megapixels. A little heavy but worth it!

And I had high expectations! The low light performance is off the charts. Much less ISO noise. The images are huge and full of beautiful detail. It is FAST. Be prepared to step up to the XQD memory card (it still makes no sense to have 2 memory slots that ARE DIFFERENT FORMATS!). DO get an external USB XQD card reader, due to the size of the images uploading from the camera is excruciatingly slow. At 48MP it also requires significantly more storage per image. Your pics are going to take longer to get off the camera and your drives are going to fill up significantly faster. Storage is cheap so it's not a big deal but something to be aware of. Read up on the battery grip before you purchase one. Aside from longer battery life using stock batteries there is really no benefit unless you spring for another, different battery and charger. If you are after 9fps those couple extra frames per second are close to $1,000. It automagically detects when you mount a DX format lens and resizes the frame for you! Pretty cool as I have a couple lenses that I don't have the FX version of yet. All in all, happy with my purchase and I would buy it again. It's been a pleasure to use so far.

It was a open box purchase and missing a few items. Purchased the missing pieces on line for $150.00 and ended up with a complete camera.

I think this camera is about $500 overpriced. It performs very well but it doesn't feel like an excellent value anymore. The dynamic range, resolution, speed and battery life are all top notch. The body itself is not constructed perfectly but well enough to not be an issue (there are some slight panel gaps in areas and I've noticed it on all the D850 bodies I've seen). For the price, the construction of the body should be immaculate. Also, we are coming up on a time where it makes more sense to go mirrorless. I would recommend this over the Nikon Z series but I'm thinking that won't be the case as more Z bodies are released. This might be the perfect body if you want to go with DSLR for one last time.

With only one body I was missing shots at events when I was trying to change lenses. I purchased this to to pair with my D810, and it delivered. It is fast, my pictures are sharp, and the battery life is amazing.

I purchased this D850 to replace my D800 and the difference is mind boggling. Clearly, this camera is in a class by itself. No low pass filter and 45 MP resolution make for outrageously sharp, color saturated images. Throw in 153 focus points, 8 choices for Area Mode auto focus, focus shift, tilt screen, ISO from 64 to 25,600 and it just keeps getting better and better. The D850 has a more comfortable grip than the old D800 and trading the pop-up flash for better weather resistance is a worthwhile trade off for me. This is one amazing piece of equipment. I love it!

D850 is still the best DSLR. Have 2, with my older one with 130k shutter counts, but still going strong and still looks mint. The build quality is superb and images it produces at 45.7 megapixels is great for creating large prints (24" x 36").

I love this camera! Great battery life! The 45mp gives you what you need for a good crop. 10 out of 10 recommend

This camera is amazing for all types of photography. Scenery and ocean shots come out crystal clear, and it offers an impressive range for capturing a wide variety of subjects. I use four different lenses with it, and it never disappoints.

Amazing camera photo are really detailed and long battery

A number of years ago I purchased a used D800 and was blown away by nearly every aspect of the camera over its precedents- resolution, auto focus, low-light performance, durability, etc. After finally upgrading to the newer D850, I was once again blown away by its capabilities- this truly is a "do-it-all" camera, and even though it's not necessarily the current "state-of-the-art" (Nikon's Z9 takes that cake at this moment in time), it more than covers my needs! I'm EXTREMELY happy with my purchase, and Best Buy delivered the goods!