Nikon D850 Full-Frame DSLR Camera (2017)
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Nikon D850 is a high-end DSLR camera in the Nikon F-mount system. Introduced by Nikon in 2017, it comes with a full-frame sensor with 45 MP (8256 x 5504) resolution.
The camera has an excellent battery life, and you may just get away without a second battery. It should be noted for having a 64 base ISO, which promises cleaner shots. The D850's 7.0 fps burst rate limits its use for certain types of photography, but it is hardly something that most photographers should worry about.
The Nikon D850 comes with 151 autofocus points.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 73% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- 64 base ISO
- High 45 MP resolution
- Weather-sealed
- Supports both WiFi and Bluetooth
- Exceptional ergonomics
Cons
- Low 7.0 fps burst rate
- Very heavy
- Viewfinder with low 0.75x magnification
What external reviewers found***
External score 85% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent battery life
- Excellent autofocus
Cons
- Lack of features
- SnapBridge lacks the speed and flexibility demanded by pros
- Below-par movie autofocus and average Wifi
- Clunky focusing
- No EyeAF
Price Comparison
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
HDMI + Headphone + Microphone + Remote Control + USB 3.0
Wireless Connectivity
802.11b/g + NFC + Bluetooth 4.1 LE
Construction
Form Factor
DSLR camera
Image Size
Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
Lens Mount
Nikon F-mount
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
45 MP (8256 x 5504)
Sensor | Type
BSI-CMOS
Speakers
Mono
Dimensions
Size | Depth
79 mm / 3.11 in
Size | Height
124 mm / 4.88 in
Size | Width
146 mm / 5.75 in
Weight
1005 g / 35.51 oz
Display
Display Diagonal
3.2 inch
Display Type
Tilting TFT LCD
Resolution
2,359,000 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
Viewfinder | Magnification
0.75x
Viewfinder | Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Function
AE Bracketing
±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
Autofocus
151 focus points
Crop Factor
1.0
Exposure Compensation
±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
No
Intervalometer
Yes
ISO Range
64 ~ 25600 (expands to 32 ~ 102400)
Processor
Expeed 5
Touch Screen
Yes
Video Codecs
MPEG-4
Weather Resistance
Yes
Performance
Battery Life
1840 shots
Max Burst Rate
7.0 fps
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD
Production
Battery
EN-EL15a lithium-ion battery & charger
Debut
2017-07-25
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External Reviews
cameralabs[1]
Reviewer score 85%The Nikon D850 is Nikon’s highest resolution DSLR to date. It boasts a new 45.7 Megapixel full-frame sensor, and fast burst shooting at 7fps, boost-able to 9fps with the optional battery grip. Movie shooters will also appreciate the presence of un-cropped 4k as well as a tilting touch-screen. Nikon continues to lack embedded phase-detect AF on its DSLRs, so video and live view AF lacks confidence of Canon and Sony.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Fast burst shooting at 7fps
- Tilting touch-screen
Cons
- Below-par movie autofocus and average Wifi
- SnapBridge lacks the speed and flexibility demanded by pros
t3[2]
Reviewer score 85%The D850 uses the same Multi-CAM 20K AF module as the top-end D5. The system sports 153 AF points, with 55 of those user-selectable and 99 points the more sensitive cross-type points for even greater precision. The AF is paired with a burst shooting speed of 7fps – not quite a match for the 10fps of the Z7 II. Battery life is impressive, using Nikon's EN-EL15 battery, the D850 delivers an incredibly impressive 1,840-shots.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Fast, precise AF
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Clunky focusing
- No EyeAF
digitalpicture[3]
Reviewer score 86%The MB-D18 price is not crazy, but the cost of the other optional components adds up. Still, I found all of the parts worth acquiring. A camera can produce images with no better quality than the lens mounted to it. Don't let your lens be the minimum factor to your image quality.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent autofocus
- Excellent battery life
- Fast frame rate
Cons
- Lack of features
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References
- ^ Nikon D850 review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/nikon-d850-review/. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
- ^ Nikon D850 review: a true DSLR hero. [t3]. https://www.t3.com/reviews/nikon-d850. 2021-03-11. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
- ^ Nikon D850 Review. [digitalpicture]. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Nikon-D850.aspx. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
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