Nikon D850 Review

The remarkable new Nikon D850 delivers high resolution, high-speed shooting and value

5 Star Rating
Nikon D850 Review

Digital Camera World Verdict

The D850 looks like the perfect do-it-all DSLR for professional photographers, but at this price it could appeal to a large number of ambitious amateurs too. It does have a couple of limitations, but overall its combination of resolution, continuous shooting speed and 4K full frame video is just jaw-droppingly good.

Pros

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    Spectacular levels of detail

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    7fps, 9fps with grip

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    4K full frame video

Cons

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    Lower buffer capacity at 9fps

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    Needs fast memory cards

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    Pedestrian live view AF

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Introduction

For a long time, professional photographers have faced a blunt choice. You can get a camera with great resolution, like the Nikon D810, Canon EOS 5DS or Sony A7R II, but no real speed, or you can get a high-speed specialist like the Nikon D5, EOS-1D X II or Sony A9, but you then have to compromise on resolution. Maybe you even end up having to buy one of each! We haven’t forgotten the Sony A99 II, but Sony’s Alpha SLT system has yet to establish itself as a viable, forward-looking proposition for pro photographers.

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