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Testseek.co.uk have collected 206 expert reviews of the Nikon D850 and the average rating is 94%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon D850.
Award: Editor’s Choice September 2017
September 2017
 
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206 Reviews
Users
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The editors liked

  • Excellent dynamic range
  • High-resolution and sharp detail (in the right hands)
  • New silent shooting mode
  • Large viewfinder
  • Vibrant and responsive tilt-angle touchscreen LCD
  • Insanely good battery life
  • Nikon's best AF system
  • Improved handling and build
  • Sensor resolves exceptionally fine detail
  • Super-fast autofocus and silent shooting in Live View
  • Inherits AF toggle from D500 for fast AF point positioning
  • Impressive battery life with EN-EL15a battery
  • Sensor resolves exceptionally fine detail - Super-fast autofocus and silent shooting in Live View - Inherits AF toggle from D500 for fast AF point positioning - Impressive battery life with EN-EL15a battery
  • Potential for large and detailed images
  • Sophisticated and proven AF system
  • Large and bright viewfinder
  • 19.4MP DX crop mode
  • Epic battery life
  • Super high-res sensor capable of incredible detail
  • Burst mode makes it good for action too
  • Weatherproof and extremely well built
  • Incredibly crisp optical viewfinder
  • Silent shooting mode is a useful extra
  • Packed with features
  • Outstanding picture quality
  • Easy to use and share photos
  • Brilliant image quality
  • Sophisticated AF for action
  • Superb handling
  • Tough build
  • 45.7-megapixel full-frame sensor renders excellent detail
  • Speedy 153-point autofocus system
  • 7 fps burst mode
  • 9 fps with battery grip
  • Sturdy
  • Weather-sealed design
  • 4K video and 1080p slow-motion
  • Great photo quality
  • Brilliant battery life at 1
  • 840 shots on a single charge
  • Interchangeable lenses with a wide amount of options

The editors didn't like

  • No built-in flash
  • AF in Live view mode is slow
  • Especially in low light
  • Xpensive once all extras are included
  • Lacks on-chip phase detection AF in Live View
  • Touchscreen doesn't allow users to adjust key exposure settings
  • SnapBridge connectivity requires improvement
  • Lacks on-chip phase detection AF in Live View Touchscreen doesn't allow users to adjust key exposure settings SnapBridge connectivity requires improvement
  • More expensive than D810
  • Live View focusing speed behind rivals
  • SnapBridge still clunky
  • Not much else
  • Centred focus points sometimes means recomposing
  • XQD cards are expensive
  • Slightly on the heavy side
  • This level of performance doesn't come cheap
  • Lacks EyeAF
  • AF coverage limited
  • Video not a strength
  • Slow live view focusing
  • Live-view autofocus is slower
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection isn't always reliable
  • Pricey
  • Extremely heavy at 1kg for just the body
  • Very expensive
  • Menus are not as easy to navigate as other DSLRs we have tested

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  Published: 2017-09-14, review by: shutterbug.com

  • Abstract:  Shutterbug is currently in scenic but smoky Oregon for three days of shooting with the powerful new Nikon D850 full-frame DSLR. While ash from the state's numerous wildfires clouded the skies around our location in Bend, Oregon and caused the cancellatio...

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  Published: 2017-08-24, Author: Richard , review by: dpreview.com

  • With the release of the Nikon D850, we got to thinking all the way back to 2008, when the company released its first 'compact' full-frame DSLR, the popular and highly capable D700. The Nikon D850 is here, and it is quite the specimen. Built for speed, re...

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  Published: 2017-08-24, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com

  • The D850 is Nikon's highest resolution DSLR to date, boasting a new 45.7 Megapixel full-frame sensor, coupled with the flagship D5's 153-point AF system, and fast burst shooting at 7fps, boost-able to 9fps with the optional battery grip. The long-awaited...

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  Published: 2017-08-24, review by: pcmag.com

  • Full-frame 45,7MP image sensor, 153-point autofocus system, 7fps burst shooting, Wide ISO range, 4K video, Large optical viewfinder, Tilting touch LCD, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
  • Live View focus uses contrast detection only, Omits built-in flash
  • The Nikon D850 SLR delivers more resolution and speed than the D810, giving it the potential to be a top choice for professionals...

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  Published: 2017-08-24, Author: Dave , review by: imaging-resource.com

  • Class-leading resolution; Excellent dynamic range; Very good high ISO performance; Very fast AF and burst shooting; Durable weather-sealed body; Improved ergonomics; Touchscreen; Dual card slots; 4K video,
  • Live view/video mode still uses sluggish contrast-detect AF; Viewfinder only tests at ~98% coverage; No 4K at 60p; 30-minute video clip limit; Focus peaking not supported with 4K,

 
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  Published: 2017-08-24, Author: Greg , review by: pdnonline.com

  • Abstract:  Following a vague teaser timed with its 100th anniversary, Nikon has fully pulled back the curtain on its latest full frame DSLR, the D850.Boasting a new 45-megapixel sensor without a low-pass filter–the first backlit sensor in a Nikon full frame model–th...

 
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  Published: 2017-08-24, review by: Kenrockwell.com

  • Abstract:  Sample Images IntroductionAccessories Performance ComparedUsage Recommendations MoreNikon D850 (32.2 oz./913g with battery and SD card, about $3,297 ) and 50mm f/1.4G. bigger. I got mine at B&H. I'd also get it at Adorama, at Amazon or at Crutchfield...

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  Published: 2017-08-24, review by: thephoblographer.com

  • The Nikon D850 so far seems like a great camera. I'm not sure why a lot of people are complaining about it online, as even though I feel like mirrorless cameras are ultimately the way to go, DSLRs still have a place in the world and that place is with a h...

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  Published: 2017-08-23, Author: Michael , review by: steves-digicams.com

  • Gorgeous imagery, Amazing dynamic range, #AllThePixels, Incredible Auto Focus (via optical viewfinder), Accurate metering, Very good 4K video recording, Up to 9fps full resolution continuous shooting (with the optional grip), Ergonomic button controls, On
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  Published: 2017-10-09, Author: Amy , review by: pcauthority.com.au

  • "It has a ton of fantastic features that will appeal to anyone who's looking for a workhorse of a camera that can shoot in pretty much any situation, be it landscapes or fast action."...

 
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