D850

This is an amazing camera! I've shot Nikon since my first FM back in the '80's, which is why I've mainly been using my 2 Df cameras of late (call it nostalgia), but we just added a D850 to the lineup and have been blown away by the amazing quality of the images and the incredible flexibility this body affords us.

“Wait, didn’t you already own a D850?”“Yes, I did.”“Then why did you buy another one?”“There’s never been another camera like it, and I want them to last as long as they can.”Switching between them is no problem. I could get philosophical about it.Two cameras of identical quality and design gives you back-up, interchangeable use, redundancy, the ability to test on one and produce on the other. You can attach contrasting or similar lens sizes on either one and derive more than double the creativity. This camera’s ability is virtually boundless, and I keep finding ways to do things I didn’t know about. From its uncanny focusing mechanism to its battery life, to its array of menu and shooting options, there’s nothing else that matches it except another D850.

The level of detail and sharpness this camera captures is simply incredible. Shooting in low light without a tripod is effortless, and the solid, tank-like build feels great in the hand. I already own the holy trinity of F-mount lenses, so switching to the Z system, even with an adapter, just doesn’t make sense for me. Still, despite not being the newest model, this camera absolutely rocks!

For me, it was a no-brainer. I am a photographer so I had a choice get the best DSLR ever made at a phenomenal price or buying into new technology that is changing as fast as new cell phones. The 850 gives me more than what I need Feels good in your hand looks great through the view finder and give you results that are impeccable. You get the better DSLR…nuff said!

I started out buying the three trinity lenses in f2.8 before I bought the camera. I was waiting for the Z9 to come out but at the time, I didn't think I was going to get it or the D850 so I bought the D500, Shortly there after, the D850 was finally available. I am very happy with both. The D850 is my primary and I love how it and the MB-D18 fill my hand. The abilities it affords me, to take great pictures is fantastic. I use it for people and landscapes mostly and the D500 for wildlife. I've purchased the 300 f/4 PF ED and the 200-500mm F/5.6E which I use on the D500 along with the TC-14E III when I want to reach out further. I'm not able to afford the really expensive large primes in the 500-600 range or the 180-400 F4, but if I ever trip over a lottery, I will.

The D850 is an incredible DSLR, but since I bought a refurbished unit, it didn’t come with the original box. That’s a bit disappointing.

This is my second D850. I sold my D500 (also a terrific camera) so I could have two full frame bodies. Looking forward to more great shots.

Great camera. The manual needs directions on how to transfer files into the computer.

I sold my old Sony a55 and bought the D850. What a camera! especially in manual mode. I love the camera.