Nikon D850

[...] I haven't been doing a lot of hobby programming, for example, not much more than a few faces for my Amazfit wristwatch - but my diary's grown by about a thousand pages, well above the usual rate, and I've begun a new series of crappy-camera snapshot albums, this latter especially being a real surprise despite that I have been a photographer for many years now. (My daily driver since 2021 has been a Nikon D850 with three SB-R200 flashes on a ring mount, mostly chasing wild wasps to get their portraits from six inches away. [...]

[...] I have had mine for about 5 years. I think it is the best camera still on the market. I am still a novice but I continue to learn more and more with the camera. [...]

[...] I've been using my D850 for 5 years now and I just love it. [...] I bought my D850 new though. Anyways, it's great to hear your opinions on the camera from a pro's perspective. [...]

After two years of Sony alpha, I decided in 2023 to switch back to Nikon and I bought for a very reasonable price a brand new D850. After a little bit of struggle getting back to a different way to focus and shoot, I really started again to enjoy my job and enjoy shooting photos in general. This camera is simply the best camera I've ever seen and used. Now I own a Z8, which is my main camera for work, great piece of tech, but the incredible quality delivered by the D850 is still unbeat. [...]

I love my Z9 and it is my main camera. [...] With its fantastic, extensive shooting options, it makes taking pictures much easier. [...] However, the repair of my 6 years old D850 wasn't due to mechanical damage, but rather an electronic problem with the main board. If you compare the D850 and the Z9 on a technical level, the Z9 comes out on top. Despite this, taking photos with the D850 is still a lot of fun. [...] Even the mirrorless cameras will dominate the market I believe the D850 as DSLR will continue to hold a top position compared to mirrorless cameras for years to come. [...]

[...] Currently, I'm using a Nikon D750, and I have used it for 3 years. I'm intending to get this D850 (preferably early 2021) due to more megapixels, and I agree with your statement like changing from D750 to D850. Yes, I do know that mirrorless cameras are the craze in this generation. But personally, I still prefer DSLR because it has a vertical button for battery grip where a mirrorless camera doesn't have one. [...] Again, thanks Adrian for your thoughts for D850. [...]

[...] I have recently bought a used Nikon D 850. [...] I shall attend a few training sessions for this camera, as it has lot of potential. [...]

[...] I am absolutely crazy about the D850. It is my workhorse; it is the camera that helped me through my photography training at Fotovakschool Amsterdam. And yes, I still use this camera. It is an incredibly good and beautiful camera."

[...] For its era, predating CNC and CAD, it is very comfortable to use, but the leather "eveready" case shell is welcome. [...] Indeed, that's what my D5300 spends a lot of its time wearing these days.) True revolutions in consumer imaging excepted, I doubt I'll feel more than an occasional gadget fan's urge to replace my D850 and D500 as my primary bodies. Oh, the Z series has features, I won't disagree, even if I'm deeply suspicious of EVFs and battery life. But the D850 is a slightly stately, super-versatile full-frame body, and the D500 is a light, 20fps APS-C, that share identical UIs, lens and peripheral lineups, and (given a fast card to write to) deep enough buffers to mostly not need thinking about. For someone like me who cares very little about technical specs, and a great deal for the ability to hang a camera over their shoulder and walk out the door and never once lose a shot due to equipment failure, there really isn't much that could matter more. [...] In those moments, eye and hand and machine and mind and body all must work as one to get the shot, and having to think at all about how to use the camera essentially guarantees a miss. [...]

I have just bought a new D850, what an awesome camera, for me it just carries over from my SLR photography that I still use,,,,,,,,for me its like a seamless transition though the camera itself is a learning curve,,,,,,,,i love it and it will see me out as im of senior yrs,,,,,,,even if finances allowed this camera does everything and more I ask of it

I bought my D850 with 1500 shutter count and i have not looked back , i also have a few Olympus and OM-1 cameras which i also love , the D850 is the camera i reach for when i do landscapes and it has been flawless . I use the 24-70 lens and the 70-200 which is fantastic for what i use them for .

The D850 is the best performing camera I have ever owned, and I've owned pretty much every format in both film and digital [with the exception of Digital MF] for the last 48 years.

I use my D850 with the same 14-24mm f/2.8 lens for Milky Way and star-trails photography, with great results. It also has given me great results shooting solar eclipses with the Nikon 28-300 zoom and the Sigma 150-600mm. [...] It is still a great camera. Thought about getting a Z8-II but quickly decided against it, kept the D850.

I have my D850 paired with my D3s. [...] Love these cameras.

[...] Great examples - always known for low light. [...]

Love my D850. Something great about an optical viewfinder, plus the ergonomics and dials and buttons are great. I use mine mainly with the 500mm PF for wildlife and the extra battery pack gives10fps if I need it. [...]

Yes awesome camera l be a professional landscape photographer here in Australia for 33 years and use my D850 for last three years and it be fabulous and will never sell it ,and had D800 and 800e sold last year and now purchasing a D810 which still an awesome camera. And maybe later l my purchase Z8 but wait a new model comes that fix the issue off over heating in long session video mode . Cheers Take care

I am one of the fortunate ones who is lucky enough to have invested in to the d850 which i bought a ex display model with 1500 shutter count on it 2.5 years ago with 2 lenses a 24-70 and a 70-200 and i don’t think i will ever get rid of it , it truely is a masterpiece of equipment , the detail i get from the censor is quite incredible , i also use a OM-1 from OM systems as i have long been a fan of the Olympus brand . So i consider myself as being very lucky to have these cameras and often reflect that we are living in the golden age of photographic equipment with cameras and lenses for all levels of photography . I once heard there is no such thing as a bad camera just a bad photographer.

[...] The D850's viewfinder itself is in a league of its own, and & and & and ... [...]

[...] I also have the Zf & D850. I, too, find them complimentary in their capabilities, not so much in ergonomics. [...] An advantage for the D850 is for those monster, super-megapixel landscape photography NEFs.

[...] In my mind this support the missing IBIS in the Camera. Best regards Jan

[...] Great - THANK YOU I still own and usethe D800E with the 16-35mm, alongside with the 35, 50, 60, 85 and a Sigma zoom 70-300. [...] The latest DSLR D850 amazes me a lot as my next prime body. [...] If I had a wish for free from NIKON, a zoom FF 18-50 mm F4 would amaze me. [...] One good camera and only one lens for smaller weight. [...]

Totally agree, I still love my D850, have not "upgraded' to a mirrorless. Went to Africa last October, the camera still did everything I wanted and got great photos, even in hot, dusty conditions, bouncing around in safari trucks. With a long lens and the camera, the weight sometimes got tiring, (quite understandable considering now that I am in my seventies} but I have no plans to replace it in the near future.

Recently upgraded from a D700 to a D850, got one used in very good condition with slightly high shutter count (70k), but has original box and stuffs. [...] Incredible performance, feels awesome to hold, very good value (got mine for equivalent of 1300USD). [...]

I have a D850 and I love it. [...] A big plus for the good Nikon DSLR cameras is the D lenses that I simply cannot live without and which are cheaper by the day. [...] Of course the new Z mount lenses are a little better on the D7 II but they are rather pricey and so I am filling out my Z lens collection piecemeal as I go along. [...] But I think it is very important, The most important thing about any camera system is the glass. [...]

Also the Nikon D7100 is my daily carry on camera., allways in my bag , never dissapoint me, also d810 i currently own, I wish to grab a D850, the prices are still high , this is another reason why is the goat camera, overall i think is the most qualified, keep up the good work, cheers !

The D850 and D800e continue in my bag, from your words, ergonomic, very great shots, and never fail. Tested one Z8 but don't change the D850 are Switzerland precision. To video have one Panasonic HC-X2000, little, all manual and great quality, but for shot my nikon cameras. [...]

For my purposes the Nikon D500 is the perfect camera. Even though I own a Z5 and I have a Z50 II on order(replacing my Z50). When you get a camera like the D850 which does everything, there’s no reason to ever get rid of it unless you’re worried about Nikons income statements!! 😅😅 I believe when a camera fills all your requirements, you keep using it! [...]

[...] My first DSLR was my D500, which I bought in early 2019, and my D850 in spring 2022. [...] With that said, the Nikon Z lineup of cameras are all fantastic cameras. [...] Like you and Courtney Victoria I will stay with my D500 and D850... [...]

I still kept my D850 (and D700) despite owning three Z cameras….One very important reason for me is that I live in Canada and often shoot in very cold weather. Using this camera with gloves and the fantastic battery life, means it is my go to winter shooter. From Dec through April, it is tough to beat!

I bought a used d750, years ago, and have loved that camera, but it's reached the end of it's life. [...] The d850 was always my dream camera, and there's a sale on them now at several retailers, so I ordered one. [...] I'm interested in seeing the difference between the d850 and d750. [...]

I owned and used a D850 for 4 years, it was one of my favorite cameras I have ever had. [...] I also have fine tuning trauma from years of meticulously setting it up on all my cameras and lenses so I don’t miss that at all. That said, I might pick up another D850 one day, because the image quality was something special! Thanks for a wonderful video championing such an epic camera!

I am always driven by my own thoughts to decide which camera to buy or keep, not influenced by the fast changing trend of the camera market. [...] D850 is a great camera and your photos are truly awesome! [...]

[...] I came from a D700, updated to a D810 and switched to a D850 three years ago. I am far away from using all the functions this professional camera offers, but I am satisfied with my results. [...] Ergonomics is great, resolution is fantastic and the AF works reliable in VF and LV mode. [...]

[...] I got big hands, too, so $400 for ANY Nikon battery grip is ridiculous! [...] I'm looking forward to my D850 for some landscape and portraiture, though! I like that the D850 has a 45MP BSI sensor WITHOUT the low-pass filter, plus the same body/layout and AF system as the D500. All this along with reasonably priced 3rd party battery grips made the D850 an easy decision for my entry to Full Frame. [...]

Great video my friend, so despot having all my Mirrorless cameras, I still shoot my pro work primarily with my NIKON D3 (I also have a D1 and a D70) my Canon 5D mkIV and Mirrorless Fujifilm XT-1 and XH1. But I am interested in picking up a D850 as well. [...] I only shoot model headshots and portfolio updates, and some fashion and editorial work.

I have had my original D850 since 2018, and have captured many thousands of photos with it, and it is still as reliable as ever. As a matter of fact, when I briefly considered switching over to mirrorless camera/lenses, I came to my senses quickly and decided that the D850 does all that I need it to and more. This past September, I purchased a second D850 as a backup and secondary camera. [...] I know the D850 well, and will stick to the tried and proven workhorse. [...]

Agreed, the D850 is in my opinion the greatest DSLR ever made. I won't sell my D850 despite owning the Z9. My D850 is tricked out with the battery grip utilising the ENEL18 batteries for that faster burst shooting and incredible battery life. Shot thousands of photos with it, never a single hitch, 100% reliability even to this day.

As a loyal D850 I added a Z7 and a Z30 mirrorless camera to my collection in the past couple of years. But I have no intention of ever selling or trading in my D850. [...]

I heard a guy on YT saying that one of his friends got over a million shots out of his D850. [...] Also I have a Z7 (first gen) and it has that 45MP sensor that is on the D850 and the detail or resolution is just fantastic. I would save up and buy the D850 but I can’t see Nikon creating any new F mount lenses for it in the near future. [...] I think a specialist “stills” camera of high quality would sell well. [...]

D850 is my first ever full frame camera. I bought D850 in 2022 although my friends told me don’t buy DSLR in 2022, and now I thought I’ve made the most wisdom choice in my life. Even thought I bought it for the sake of the cheap F-mount used lenses, the image quality and the control of D850 fascinate me. [...] But last week, I’ve bring my D850 and my friend’s Z8 filming for graduates. Once they were asking me to take a group photo, I always grab on my D850 and remain Z8 on my backpack. And then I realized that the reliability D850 brings to me is impeccable. [...] Still wanna buy a lighter mirrorless camera for traveling or street photography, but now I’ll keep my D850 and consider to purchase Z6 iii.

I got mine last year on my 62nd birthday in September. [...] I’m still learning to use the D850 as it’s such a big jump up from my D80 but what amazed me was 90% of the buttons are in the same place and have the same function so it’s not as big a shock to my system!!! [...]

[...] Last year I decided to add the D850 to my arsenal. It has become my go to camera for portraits and situations where I know run and gun will result in a good deal of cropping. [...]

Hello Adrian, I have the Fujifilm XT-3 mirror-less camera with 4 lenses, and I also have the Nikon D-810 with 5 lenses. Now, looking through the viewfinder I prefer the mirror which gives me the exact look of what my eyes see, and that is w/out turning the camera on. [...] My Nikon though gives me clean files and more flexibility than the Fuji, I am still hoping though to get the D-850 because of battery life, tilting back-screen, auto-focus reliability and good sensor. [...]

I'm tempted to buy one. I have the D800 which is a fantastic camera but the articulated screen on the D850 would help my 66yr old back I rarely use the viewfinder on a camera now because of a problem with my right eye If I went mirrorless I'd have to buy the lenses, which I already have with the FX system Adapters look crap to be honest. Keep up your D850 work 📷👍

Knowing that a replacement for the D850, is around the corner, I'm awaiting. Also, some of the features of mirrorless cameras are working their way into DSLR cameras. [...] I still would like a D850, as it's so versital. [...]

I agree with everything you said about the D850. I've had 4x4 view cameras, a Mamiya 645, several Hasselblad's, a Pentax TLR, a slew of Nikon SLRs, many box cameras, and even some of the plastic "artsie" cameras such as the Diana's & Holga's and a few Polaroids, as well as some mid & low-end digital cameras in my lifetime - many of which I still have and are lying around but not used much. However, the D850 is by far my favorite camera after 51 years of total shooting experience. I'm still a "purist" and don't use the ""compufix" method in my work with the likes of modern software, but just shoot the D850 like I would do with film in the good old days of "THINKING" before you shoot and then maybe rack-off 5-7 shots with some exposure compensation in difficult situations. [...] My absolute best images were consistently captured with film cameras just straight-up (no filters other than an occasional CPL) using Fuji Velvia 50 & Kodachrome back in the late 80's to mid-90's and printed with the Cibachrome process. [...] The D850 can do that for me in-camera without getting lazy and dumping it all down to a "compufix" solution for salvation..Simply thinking before you shoot is just as important today than yesteryear. [...]

I’ve been shooting with a mirrorless camera for now 7 years. My last dslr was a Nikon d750 (died in the river) Recently I went to my local camera store shopping for a new tripod and noticed a used D850 in their display case. [...] Fast forward to now, I ordered a brand new D850 from BH Photo for real good price and it will be here Tomorrow. [...]

[...] This is my plug as the true companion camera with the D850. [...] From an image file standpoint, the D750/D850 combo (with quality Nikon glass) is still leading all others in 2026.

[...] You've mirrored almost my exact feelings of the camera over the last few years (I got mine in mid-October 2017). It is my all-time favorite camera and I don't see me ever giving it up. [...] I use it almost exclusively for video and for travel (because of how lightweight it is). [...] I'm hearing some rumors Nikon may be scrapping the D6 and coming out with a professional grade Z-mount mirrorless camera with dual CF Express card slots and will shoot somewhere in the 20+ fps. Might be worth a look ;) Cheers and I hope you are staying safe there!