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Nikon D850 Review

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  • Nikon D850

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    Main Features

    • 46MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • No Optical low-pass (anti-aliasing) filter
    • ISO 64 - 25600( expands to 32 - 102400)
    • 3.20" Tilting Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
    • 7.0fps continuous shooting
    • 4K at 30fps and FHD at 60fps Video Recording
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 1015g. 146 x 124 x 79 mm
    • Weather-sealed Body
    • Replaced Nikon D810
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    Nikon D850 Overview

    First introduced in August 2017, Nikon D850 is a 46.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, weather-sealed body, Tilting touch screen and Nikon F lens mount. Nikon replaced the older D810 with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
    Compare Nikon D850 vs Nikon D810

    Nikon D850 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Recommended Accessories
    12. Alternatives
    13. Popular Comparisons
    14. Frequently Asked Questions
    15. Detailed Specifications

    Nikon D850 is the latest member of Nikon's D800 series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Nikon D800 Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Dimensions Weight
    Nikon D850
    August 2017 46.0MP - Full frame 146 x 124 x 79mm 1015g
    Nikon D810A
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    February 2015 36.0MP - Full frame 146 x 123 x 82mm 880g
    Nikon D810
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    June 2014 36.0MP - Full frame 146 x 123 x 82mm 980g
    Nikon D800
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    June 2012 36.0MP - Full frame 146 x 123 x 82mm 900g
    Nikon D800E
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    June 2012 36.0MP - Full frame 146 x 123 x 82mm 900g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side:
    Nikon D850 vs D810A vs D810 vs D800 vs D800E


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    Nikon D850 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Nikon D850 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Bluetooth Connectivity
    NFC Connectivity
    Articulating Screen
    4K at 30fps and FHD at 60fps Video Recording
    No crop on 4K Videos
    Touch Screen
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Face Detection Focusing
    46.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    25.600 Max ISO
    153 Focus Points
    Large 3.20" Screen
    2.359k dots LCD Resolution
    1/8000s High Shutter Speed
    4K Timelapse
    8K Timelapse
    Autofocus at f8 using 15 focus points
    7.0fps Max Continuous Shooting Speed
    Long Battery Life (1840 shots)
    External Microphone Port
    External Headphone Port
    Environmental Sealing
    Timelapse Recording
    0.75x magnification - Large Viewfinder
    Good Low Light ISO - 2660
    99 Cross Type Focus Points
    2 Storage Slots
    Top LCD Display
    Wide AE Bracketing Range: ±5 EV
    Flash Sync Port
    AF Micro Adjustment (Fine Tune)
    High Shutter Life Expectancy - 200000 cycles
    Focus Bracketing
    Focus Stacking
    Illuminated Buttons
    Remote control with a smartphone
    EV -4 Focus Sensitivity
    Magnesium Alloy body elements
    Compatible with fast UHS-II cards
    USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
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    CONs
    No Sensor shift Image Stabilization
    Heavy Body: 1015g

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    Nikon D850 Physical Specs
    Nikon D850 weighs 1015 g (2.24 lb / 35.80 oz) and has external dimensions of 146 x 124 x 79 mm (5.75 x 4.88 x 3.11″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 773g, Nikon D850 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 79mm, it has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Nikon D850 with the dimensions:

    Nikon D850 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Nikon D850 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon D850, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Nikon D850 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Nikon D850 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Now let's compare Nikon D850 size with the camera that it replaced: Nikon D810 (Check D850 vs D810).


    Nikon D850 vs Nikon D810 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
    Comparison image of Nikon D850 and Nikon D810 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Nikon D850 with its main competitors:

    Nikon D850 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs D850 Thickness vs D850
    Nikon D850 Camera Nikon D780
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    840g 175g lighter 76mm 3mm thinner
    Nikon D850 Camera Nikon D810
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    980g 35g lighter 82mm 3mm thicker
    Nikon D850 Camera Nikon Z8
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    910g 105g lighter 83mm 4mm thicker
    Nikon D850 Camera Nikon D750
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    840g 175g lighter 78mm 1mm thinner
    Nikon D850 Camera Nikon Z9
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    1340g 325g heavier 91mm 12mm thicker
    Nikon D850 Camera Nikon Z7 II
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    705g 310g lighter 70mm 9mm thinner
    Nikon D850 Camera Nikon Z6 II
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    705g 310g lighter 70mm 9mm thinner
    Nikon D850 Camera Nikon D500
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    860g 155g lighter 81mm 2mm thicker

    Nikon D850 Size Comparison Video




    Weather Sealing

    Nikon D850 has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Nikon D850 will serve you well. If you attach one of these Nikon D850 weather-sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.

    One of our favorite features on Nikon D850 is its illuminated buttons which makes it easier to find and press the right buttons under dark conditions.

    Nikon D850 Lens Mount and Lenses

    Nikon D850 has a Nikon F lens mount and currently there are 316 native lenses available for this mount. Besides providing one of the largest selection of lenses, Nikon F mount also has backward compatibility which means that you can use F mount lenses even dating from 1960s. It is also well supported by the lenses form third-party manufacturers.

    Nikon D850 doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 71 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization.

    Weather-sealed Lenses for Nikon D850

    There are 75 lenses with weather sealing for Nikon D850 that you can couple with its weather-sealed body.

    Here are some of the most popular Nikon D850 Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Nikon F Mount Lenses for Nikon D850
    Model Focal Length equiv. Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G Lens Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G
    70-300mm 35mm FF 425gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR Lens Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR
    80-400mm 35mm FF 1340gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR
    70-300mm 35mm FF 745gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD
    150-600mm 35mm FF 1951gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR
    200-500mm 35mm FF 2300gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR
    105mm 35mm FF 720gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Lens Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM
    300-800mm 35mm FF 5880gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR
    24-70mm 35mm FF 1070gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Here you can find the lenses that are compatible with D850 classified by suitability to certain photography types:

    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Bird and Wildlife Photography
    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Sports Photography
    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography
    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Travel Photography
    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Street Photography
    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Wedding Photography
    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Walk Around Photography
    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Vlogging
    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography
    • Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Macro Photography

    Check our Nikon D850 Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

    Nikon D850 Sensor and Photography Features

    Nikon D850 has a 46.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed 5 processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 8256 x 5504 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9. D850 has a native ISO range of 64 - 25600 which can be boosted to 32 - 102400 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Nikon D850 is not the highest resolution Full frame camera. Sony A7R V with its 61.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Nikon D850 vs Sony A7R V or take a look at Highest resolution DSLR cameras list.

    Nikon D850 DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Nikon D850 sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 100 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Nikon D850 here.

    Anti-Aliasing Filter

    Another important feature about Nikon D850's sensor is the lack of anti-alias (Low-pass) filter. Removing anti-aliasing filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but on the other side it also increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.

    Let's look at how the size of the Nikon D850's Full frame sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Nikon D850 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Nikon D850 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Nikon D850 LCD and Viewfinder

    Nikon D850 has a Tilting 3.20-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2,359k dots. Tilting screens are more photography oriented while Fully articulated screens are highly preferred by videographers. The Nikon D850's 3.20" screen is larger than average and its resolution is up to the class standarts.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Nikon D850 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Nikon D850 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best DSLR Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    D850 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a coverage of 100% and a magnification ratio of 0.75x. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later.

    Nikon D850 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Nikon D850 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g + NFC + Bluetooth 4.1 LE) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. With its NFC feature, D850 can communicate with devices such as smartphones which are also equipped with this technology by simply touching each other.Nikon D850's Bluetooth connectivity feature comes handy for connecting other devices that supports it. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our D850. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect D850 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) port.

    Nikon D850 Battery

    Nikon D850 is powered by EN-EL15a battery which provides a battery life of 1840 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of DSLR type cameras is 943 shots, Nikon D850 has a good battery life for its class.

    Battery Life Comparison in Advanced DSLR Cameras

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    Nikon D780 with its 2260 shots is the model with longest battery life among Advanced DSLR cameras. Check the comparison of Nikon D850 vs Nikon D780 or take a look at Longest Battery Life DSLR cameras list.

    Nikon D850 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Nikon D850 Camera Nikon D780
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    3840 x 2160 2260shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon D850 Camera Nikon D810
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    1920 x 1080 1200shots No No No
    Nikon D850 Camera Nikon Z8
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    7680 x 4320 330shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon D850 Camera Nikon D750
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    1920 x 1080 1230shots Yes No No
    Nikon D850 Camera Nikon Z9
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    7680 x 4320 740shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon D850 Camera Nikon Z7 II
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    3840 x 2160 420shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon D850 Camera Nikon Z6 II
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    3840 x 2160 410shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon D850 Camera Nikon D500
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    3840 x 2160 1240shots Yes Yes Yes

    Nikon D850 Video Features

    With Nikon D850, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 30p,25p,24p fps and save in and MPEG-4 formats. Nikon D850's 4K is the common standard resolution in consumer video world.
    It is also a big step up from its predecessor Nikon D810 which has a max video resolution of 1920 x 1080 only. If you are thinking of upgrading your D810 and shoot a lot of video, this is a big factor to consider in favor of D850.

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart

    A great advantage of Nikon D850 while shooting video at resolution of 4K is that there is no crop factor so you can use your lens at its actual focal length.



    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    Nikon D850 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Nikon D850 also has a port for an external microphone and a headphone port for connecting external headphones which make Nikon D850 a very suitable camera high quality videography.

    If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
    Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera

    Nikon D850 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Nikon D850 can shoot continuously at max speed of 7.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/8000 sec. If you need more speed, Nikon D850 can shoot up to 9 fps with optional battery grip.

    Flash

    Unfortunately D850 doesn't have a built-in flash but it has a flash shoe for mounting external flashes.

    Focusing

    Nikon D850 features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 153 focus points and 99 of these sensors are of Cross-type. Cross-type sensors locks focus faster and more accurate compared to single type sensors.

    Nikon D850 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Focus Stacking

    Macro shooters will love Nikon D850's Focus Stacking feature. In this mode, D850 automatically composites multiple shots taken at different focal positions using focus bracketing to create a single image with maximum depth of field.



    What type of Photography is Nikon D850 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Nikon D850 in 5 different photography areas.

    Nikon D850 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon D850 has a score of 69 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 DSLR Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 46.0MP
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D850 for Portrait Photography

    • Check the Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography

    Nikon D850 for Street Photography

    Nikon D850 has a score of 66 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 DSLR Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Tilting LCD Screen
    Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
    No Image Stabilization
    Large Body

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D850 for Street Photography

    • Check the Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Street Photography

    Nikon D850 for Sports Photography

    Nikon D850 has a score of 88 for Sports Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
    99 Cross Type Focus sensors
    153 Focus Points
    Good Battery Life: 1840 shots
    Good Low Light ISO
    Wireless Connection
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Anti Flicker feature
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D850 for Sports Photography

    • Check the Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Sports Photography

    Nikon D850 for Daily Photography

    Nikon D850 has a score of 73 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 DSLR Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Environmental Sealings
    Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
    Large Body
    1015g
    Body Thickness 79mm

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D850 for Daily Photography

    Nikon D850 for Landscape Photography

    Nikon D850 has a score of 62 for Landscape Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Landscape Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 DSLR Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Live-view
    Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 46.0MP
    Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon D850 for Landscape Photography

    • Check the Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography

    Nikon D850 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Nikon D850 compares with other DSLR cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Nikon D850 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Nikon D850

    Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon D850 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Nikon D780
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    Nikon Z8
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    Nikon D750
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    Nikon Z9
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    Nikon Z7 II
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    Nikon Z6 II
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    Nikon D500
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    Nikon D850 Alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare the Nikon D850 with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Nikon D850's price range.

    Sony A7CR
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    Sony A7R III
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    Canon R6 II
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    Nikon Z7 II
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    Sony A7 IV
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    Nikon Z7
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    Panasonic S5 II X
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    Panasonic S5 II
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    Nikon D850 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Nikon D850 has an Overall Score of 87/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Nikon D850 is ranked #1 out of 210 in DSLR cameras (Top 20 DSLR), and ranked #42 out of 1276 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #42 out of 1276 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #1 out of 210 in Top Ranking DSLR Cameras
    #2 out of 94 in Top Ranking Advanced DSLR Cameras
    #35 out of 107 in Top Ranking Full frame Sensor Cameras
    #1 out of 60 in Top Ranking Nikon F Lens Mount Cameras
    #79 out of 393 in Largest Viewfinder Magnification Cameras (0.75x)
    #24 out of 40 in Lightest DSLR Cameras with Full frame sensor(1015g)
    #23 out of 196 in Top Ranking Cameras with Tilting Screen
    One of only 14 Cameras to have a Illuminated buttons
    Geek Score: 1

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon D850
    Does the Nikon D850 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Nikon D850 have RAW support?
    Does the Nikon D850 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Nikon D850 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Nikon D850?
    What is the Sensor Size of Nikon D850?
    is the Nikon D850 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Nikon D850 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Nikon D850 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Nikon D850?
    What is the Weight of Nikon D850?
    What are the Dimensions of Nikon D850?
    Nikon D850 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Nikon
    Model Nikon D850
    Predecessor Model Nikon D810
    Announced 2017-08-24
    Body Type Mid-size SLR
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Nikon F
    Number of Lenses 316
    Focal Length Multiplier 1x
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Tilting
    Screen Size 3.20"
    Screen Resolution 2,359k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.75x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/8000s
    Max Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range no built-in flash
    Max Flash Sync 1/250s
    Flash Modes Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score 100
    DxO Color Depth 26.4
    DxO Dynamic Range 14.8
    DxO Low Light ISO 2660
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size Full frame
    Sensor Dimensions 35.9 x 23.9 mm
    Sensor Area 858.01mm2
    Sensor Resolution 46 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 8256 x 5504
    Max Native ISO 25,600
    Max Boosted ISO 102400
    Min Native ISO 64
    Min Boosted ISO 32
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 153
    Number of Cross Focus Points 99
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
    Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160
    Video Formats MPEG-4
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 1015g
    Physical Dimensions 146 x 124 x 79mm
    Battery Life 1840 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model EN-EL15a
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD
    Storage Slots 2
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