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Nikon D850

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Pros

  • D850 are excellently sealed and feel extremely solid
  • best phase detection autofocus systems and high shooting speed
  • D850 also performs remarkably well

Cons

  • now has a dedicated joystick and lacks a built-in flash
  • Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
  • you will be using more memory on your cards

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • FX
  • 35.9x23.9 mm
  • 45.75 Mpx
  • 8256, 5504 px
  • Nikon AF-S
  • 4
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.2 in
  • yes

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Nikon D850 - Pros & Cons

Nikon D850

Pros

  • D850 are excellently sealed and feel extremely solid
  • best phase detection autofocus systems and high shooting speed
  • D850 also performs remarkably well
  • the D850 has an automatic AF fine tune capability
  • Nikon D850 performs well in the lab
  • image quality in video mode is consistently good at both low and high ISO
  • automatic white balance shows excellent results
  • It works quite well
  • Raw output to be excellent in terms of dynamic range
  • The interval itself is very customizable
  • more speed

Cons

  • now has a dedicated joystick and lacks a built-in flash
  • Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
  • you will be using more memory on your cards
  • doesn't have a timer or display how much time has elapsed
  • Storage can become a problem
  • it is a bit disappointing
  • These cards are quite expensive
  • Camera s Spot Metering
  • no viewfinder blackout during continuous shooting
  • Expensive vs Cheap Photo Gear
  • speed

Nikon D850 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.2 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
45.75 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
8256 x 5504 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon D850 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatFX
Sensor size1.41 in
Effective pixels45.75 Mpx
Max resolution8256 x 5504 px
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Optics and focus
Lens mountNikon AF-S
Optical zoom5.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)1.0 x
Minimum aperture4
Maximum aperture4
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Contrast adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)153
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter3.03 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
Number of AF points (contrast)99
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Program
  • Scene
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Number of exposures2
Auto exposure lockyes
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Histogramyes
Flash sync speed1/250s
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Normal
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemi-TTL
Manual settingsyes
Speed (RAW)7.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 1.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
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Dimensions
Weight32.28 oz
Width5.75 in
Height4.88 in
Depth3.09 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)1840
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
AC adapter includedY
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Other features
GPSyes
Languages supportMulti
Tripod mounting supportedyes
Tripod thread1.0 in
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Image
ISO
  • 64
  • 25600
ISO minimum64
ISO maximum25600
Maximum image resolution8256 x 5504 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Fluorescent L
  • Incandescent
  • Sunny
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Negative film
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 5:4
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.2 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots2360000
Touch screenyes
Live viewyes
ViewfinderOptical
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.75 x
Separate info displayyes
Flip-out screenno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Video recording limit70.0 min.
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)120.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeSLR
Body materialAluminum-magnesium
Colour of productBlack
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • XQD
Dual memory card slotsyes
Memory slots2
Storage types
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDXC
  • XQD
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMini
USB portyes
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB version3.1
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.1
Firewireno

Nikon D850 - Q&A (21)

  • 0
    Votes
    leonardo_dv
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d850 a professional camera?
    thalia.glover
    about 2 years ago
    Yes. It is.
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  • 0
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    chelsey
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d850 good for wildlife?
    hyacinth_reilly
    about 2 years ago
    Birds in flight can especially be tricker because of the older focus system. D850 – high resolution, full frame for wider views and better depth of field. Offers cropping power for distant subjects, impressive speed and focus for action, plus excellent low light abilities.
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    kelle
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d850 have wifi?
    pedro.cole
    about 2 years ago
    The Nikon D850 has built-in WiFi for image transfer to smartphones, tablets and computers, but it can also use the Nikon WT7 WiFI accessory, which will allow the camera to connect to WiFi on location for direct transmission of images over the Internet.
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  • 0
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    kenia_trantow
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d850 full frame?
    thalia.glover
    about 2 years ago
    Yes
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  • 0
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    pamula
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d850 waterproof?
    darrick_torp
    about 2 years ago
    When it comes to rain or dust, Nikon D850 can handle them pretty well, too. The camera is weather sealed so it doesn't let any dust or water inside.
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  • 0
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    zina
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d850 good for portraits?
    dario.yost
    about 2 years ago
    Nikon D850 Portrait Photography Score Nikon D850 has a score of 69 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography.
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  • 0
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    chi_dubuque
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d850 have built in flash?
    kenia_trantow
    about 2 years ago
    No
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    rosendo_mertz
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d850 have image stabilization?
    rudolph
    about 2 years ago
    Stabilization. Nikon DSLRs don't have stabilization, but it can be found in many lenses. In-body stabilization is one of the Z7's biggest features that's missing on the D850, allowing it to shoot stabilized with any lens — including all the fast primes which typically are not stabilized.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    catherine_auer
    about 2 years ago
    Nikon d850 can't turn on bluetooth?
    yolando
    about 2 years ago
    On your camera, go to Setup Menu > Connect to Smart Device. Follow the on-screen instructions on your camera as well as the Snapbridge app. This should enable the Bluetooth on your camera. Once done, try using the SnapBridge app and check for any improvements.
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  • 0
    Votes
    elbert
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d850 good for video?
    darryl.herzog
    about 2 years ago
    Like all hybrid still/video cameras, it's not a perfect filmmaking machine. But those shortcomings may only matter to dedicated video shooters. For still photographers who shoot video, the Nikon D850 serves as an extremely capable digital video camera.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    robby_pagac
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d850 have touch screen?
    sol.langosh
    about 2 years ago
    The tilting touchscreen LCD makes it easy to get the shot, even from high or low angles. Use Touch AF, Touch Shutter control and navigate menus, playback and more as if you were using a touch-enabled smart device. Zoom in during Live View shooting and use the new Pinpoint AF to put focus right where you want it.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    esteban
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d850 have gps?
    coleman.langworth
    about 2 years ago
    Nikon D850 Does Not Have Built-in GPS
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    eugenio.buckridge
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d850 have eye focus?
    florance.cremin
    about 2 years ago
    The Nikon D850 does not have eye detection AF.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    everette
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d850 have silent shutter?
    delfina.leffler
    about 2 years ago
    One of the handy features introduced in the Nikon D850 is a Silent Live View Photography mode, commonly called the quiet mode or quiet shutter, that employs the camera's electronic shutter to eliminate shutter sounds.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    pedro.cole
    about 2 years ago
    Can nikon d850 use en-el15 battery?
    roberto
    about 2 years ago
    Although the Nikon D850 will come with the new EN-EL15a batteries, you can continue to use your older EN-EL15 batteries from your D800 / D800E / D810 and other cameras with the D850, which is great news, since you do not have to spend money buying all new batteries again.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    norbert
    about 2 years ago
    Can nikon d850 use cfexpress?
    euna
    about 2 years ago
    Nikons with CFexpress Compatibility Almost two years after the original announcement from Nikon, the day has come: D5 firmware version 1.4, D850 firmware version 1.20, and D500 firmware version 1.3 are all available now and enable use of CFexpress Type B memory cards as well as XQD cards in the Nikon DSLRs.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    jody
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d850 mirrorless?
    jame
    about 2 years ago
    No
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    alla.legros
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d850 discontinued?
    gabrielle
    about 2 years ago
    no
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    micah_breitenberg
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d850 have eye af?
    blaine.pfannerstill
    about 2 years ago
    The Nikon D850 does not have eye detection AF.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    kelle
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d850 a full frame camera?
    lovetta.hayes
    about 2 years ago
    Yes
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    terrence
    about 2 years ago
    Does nikon d850 have ibis?
    arnold
    about 2 years ago
    No
    Helpful?
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Nikon D850 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (57)

4.8
Based on 57 reviews
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Nikon D850 Shutterbug’s Top 10 Favorite Cameras & Lenses of 2017
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Published: 05.01.2018
Shutterbug’s Top 10 Favorite Cameras & Lenses of 2017

Another year has come and gone, which means it’s time for Shutterbug to once again pick our favorite cameras and lenses of the past 12 months. With so much great photo gear to choose from in 2017, it was a difficult task. The below list though is a good summation of the cameras and lenses Shutterbug’s editors and writers most enjoyed shooting with last year.

Nikon D850 2019 Buying Guide: Best cameras for people and events
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Published: 01.11.2018
2019 Buying Guide: Best cameras for people and events

What's the best camera for taking pictures of people and events? Reliable autofocus, good image quality in low light, and great colors straight from the camera are all important. In this buying guide we've rounded-up several great cameras for shooting people and events, and recommended the best.

Nikon D850 Nikon D850 review: An all-round sensation - Amateur Photographer
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Nikon D850 review: An all-round sensation - Amateur Photographer
4.5

News of the Nikon D850 wetted the appetite of many photographers earlier this year - read our full review to see if it lives up to expectations

Nikon D850 Nikon D850 review: The best DSLR ever?
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Pocket-lint
Published: 26.09.2017
Nikon D850 review: The best DSLR ever?
5.0

Right now, it's hard to think of a better camera than the Nikon D850. It's a photographers' camera. And a clear contender for camera of the year.

Nikon D850 Nikon D850 focuses on balancing high resolution and speed
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CNET
Published: 23.08.2017
Nikon D850 focuses on balancing high resolution and speed

The successor to the Nikon D810 hits 45 megapixels and 7-9 fps continuous shooting.

Nikon D850 The Best Photo Gear of 2018: TIPA Announces Annual Imaging Product Awards
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Published: 19.04.2018
The Best Photo Gear of 2018: TIPA Announces Annual Imaging Product Awards

Shutterbug, a member of the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), once again teamed up with over two dozen other member magazines from around the world to select the winners in the annual TIPA World Awards for the best photo products of 2018 in 40 different categories. We’ve included 24 of the just announced 2018 award winners below, with write-ups and product images provided TIPA. Click on the product name to see more information including our reviews.

Nikon D850 Nikon D850 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 24.08.2017
Nikon D850 Review
5.0

The Nikon D850 offers the best of all worlds: extreme resolution, fantastic image quality, fast shooting, and an exceptional build. It's our favorite pro SLR.

Nikon D850 Nikon D850 review | Stuff
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This speedy DSLR also has a serious eye for detail

Nikon D850 Nikon D850 Review - Photography Life
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Nikon D850 Review - Photography Life

Perhaps one of the most anticipated camera releases of 2017 has been the D810 successor, the Nikon D850. Nikon's high resolution camera body shook up the industry once again, this time with a strong punch, making the Nikon D850 the most versatile DSLR on the market.

Nikon D850 Sony a7R III vs. Canon 5D Mark IV vs. Nikon D850 | PDN Online
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PDN Online
Published: 25.10.2017
Sony a7R III vs. Canon 5D Mark IV vs. Nikon D850 | PDN Online

With the launch of Sony’s a7R III, full frame fans have plenty to agonize over. We’ve compiled a quick comparison of the three leading models to help guide you. Reviews: 5D Mark IV Hands-on Review Nikon D850 Lab Test Nikon D850 Hands-on Review Sony a7R III Lab Test Image Sensor Sony a7R III: 42-megapixel, no low-pass filter Canon 5D Mark...

Nikon D850 Nikon D850 review | Camera Jabber
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Published: 14.09.2017
Nikon D850 review | Camera Jabber
5.0

Nikon's D850 is like a higher-pixel-count D810 merged with a D500. We've been using it for a few weeks now for our Nikon D850 review...

Nikon D850 Nikon D850 DSLR Camera: Full Review
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Nikon D850 DSLR Camera: Full Review
5.0

A top class addition to the Nikon line-up

Nikon D850 Nikon D850 DSLR Lab Review
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Published: 18.01.2018
Nikon D850 DSLR Lab Review
Nikon D850 Nikon D850 Review
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Nikon D850 Review

Is the Nikon D850 Digital SLR Camera right for you? Learn all you need to know about the Nikon D850 Digital SLR Camera in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!

Nikon D850 Nikon's D850 Is Stealing Some Of The Mirrorless Camera's Best Features
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Published: 08.09.2017
Nikon's D850 Is Stealing Some Of The Mirrorless Camera's Best Features

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. So...

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