Nikon D850 One Year Review | Best Dynamic Range Camera For Landscape Photography - Z7 mirrorless?

[@rickdunlop2431]

I own the D850 and absolutely love it. One of the features I like best is the histogram in live view so you can nail exposure every time by being able to dial in the histogram in real time before you take the shot. Have not seen this in any of the books but found it on KZbin. Greatest camera I’ve ever owned and I’ve been doing this for over 50 years.

[@nikonman3971]

Tim , i bought 2 D850. i am amazed . i am a fine art photographer and i mosty use manual focus lenses on my D850's. The Nikon D850 is the BEST .

[@EdAb]

Tim, Great review, please keep up the excellent work! I bought one of the first 850s in Western Canada and now have about 90,000 frames through it. After 30 professional years and experience with everything from Sinar 4x5 to Nikon Z7, I consider the D850 to be the best camera i've ever used!

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Thanks so much Yuk Tuk! It is great to hear your experience with the Nikon D850.

[@themoodyphotographer59]

I have owned almost all of the 3000 and 5000 series, the D90, D200, D300, D7100 and D7200, the D500, I have had the D810 for over a year and just got the D850. I went out and shot my first photo's the day I got it, loaded them on the computer and I thought my wife was going to slap me if I said WOW just one more time. I think I finally found the only camera I will ever need. LOL! I will also keep the D810, it's a great camera. Great video Tim!

[@indraghosh8298]

I am using the D850 for 1 year. Hands down this is the best camera I have used for portraits, landscapes and what not! I recently purchased a Z6 II and the pictures are almost in par with the D850 but the D850 always has much more to offer.

[@jeregill5380]

I own the D850 & was also stunned by the incredible dynamic range. I thought I would have to mount a flash to get proper light on foreground subjects with backlight. Not a problem with the D850. I love that you can use a CF Type B card in the XQD slot. Seems a little faster. The D850 is Nikon’s crown jewel of DSLRs.

[@Cybersecurityforeveryone]

Tim...thanks for the great review. I've had my D850 for almost a year now and love it. I'm not a professional but have learned so much over the past year to become a better armature and my D850 with a few good lenses has helped me produce better pictures overall. Still have a lot to learn...subscribed today.

[@nikonlover6602]

Well said I do wildlife photography and used the d500 but since owning the d850 my d500 gets dusty This is a expensive machine but worth every dime I live it and love it

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Thanks Steve. Glad to hear you have a D850!

[@mr.yaakov4879]

I will buy your D500 off of you! serious dm me if u want to sell it for a fair price lol

[@TomKTM400]

I have my D850 on order and am eagerly awaiting delivery. I chose it because I have f-mount glass already and virtually every review I could find rates it as an incredible camera. I needed to upgrade from my D5500 which I use primarily for bird photography. I do very little video or I would have considered one of the mirrorless models but that would require new glass. I watched several KZbin videos with the D850 matched to a Sigma 150-600 C and they were all very positive. Since I already have this lens, and considering all the features of this camera, choosing the D850 seemed like a no brainer. I am very excited to get it in my hands to start playing. Videos like yours were what helped my make my decision. Thank you.

[@kohlergraphics9391]

Best review of the D850 on KZbin.

[@havocproltd]

I CONCUR!!! I know youtube is about videos but holy katz!! I want a camera review, not a display of your premier pro and after effects abilities!! this was nicely done! concise. to the point. i was thinking about trading my 800 and 810 on a new 850 but my amex card bill came while i was watching this and saw how much i spent at b&h last month! may have to wait a little longer now!

[@kahangiredominic7236]

Thanks for your knowledge about this camera. I had desired to have it but I didn't have the money to buy it, someone has promised to buy it for me from Dubai, hopefully by the end of this month I will have it. For a long time, I have been using Nikon brands ,the last one d5600.

[@90boiler]

The best camera on the market. Purely for pictures i would go for Fuji GFX series, but for overall hard working tool which can create timelapse, shoot 4k and have fast focus I would go for D850. State of the art camera.

[@mrsusan893]

For sure if your doing extremely large prints and doing heavy cropping, otherwise you won't see the any difference

[@StephenCadwallader-31]

Hi i own a D850 I'm amazed just how good it really is. . Ive had it 8 month now and well worth the money . I had a 7500 before which i use now and again and it has a 50mm lens on it . Being able to crop in on the d850 is really good without loosing picture quality compared to my d7500.

[@Stop-All-War]

📸 Stop cropping, as a practice instead, use correct compositions & 'fill the frame'. Full sensor should be used.

[@StephenCadwallader-31]

@ when you’re taking wildlife photos in the distance sometimes you need to crop in a bit. If I had a 600mm f4 I wouldn’t need to but I don’t have that kind of money to buy one.

[@vanmeter-photography]

I've had my D850 for 6 months now. I haven't found any situation that this camera can't handle. I am thoroughly impressed by its range. I've also owned the D800 and D810 and I still love them too, but the D850 is miles ahead of them. I agree with everything that you said in your review. After 47 years of shooting Nikon, this is by far the best that I've ever had. This camera goes everywhere I do.

[@neilyakuza6595]

I have decided to buy this camera based on your review. The dynamic range the D850 has is what sold me on it on your review. Thanks.

[@TimGrillot]

Thanks for the video! The D850 is the third DSLR camera I have owned. As an avid amateur the amount of technology packed into this camera is a little daunting but it takes absolute stunning photos. I totally agree with your synopsis and loved your photos you posted on the video. I do not do a lot of videography but when I have focusing has been an issue. My primary subjects have been my grandchildren and my golden retriever and they very rarely sit still lol! Thanks for the review! I purchased an offbrand battery pack to increase the shots per second because I do a lot of wildlife photography. One of the unexpected benefits has been battery life. When I was using the internal batteries I was leapfrogging them quite often as the camera tended to chew through batteries. I still charge them and bring them on shoots but I have not ran the battery pack dead once. I got it though B & H. It also allows me to charge it while on the camera.

[@steveunderwood8289]

Just bought one and completely impressed with its performance.

[@DarylMT]

As an amateur photographer I was sceptical about spending the sort of money associated with this camera, but i'm so glad I did. The dynamic range has been mind blowing for me. It means I rarely have to use HDR as I can extract so much detail from photos in post editing. I've only had a few opportunities to get out and use it but it has definitely inspired me to get out more and take more photographs.

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Thanks for your comment Daryl. Yes, the dynamic range is the big game changer for me too. I hope you find more opportunities to get out there and shoot.

[@margaretmesacortez2421]

I just bought the D850 and will practice using it. I want to be ready for the Total Eclipse in 2024!

[@dustydewey]

I to am D500 graduating to D850 for just over a year .Love it ! Its a beast !! would not want to backpack with it thou ! Really happy for stills ,portraits ,landscapes . Tried video and same as you Tim , not impressed with auto focusing ability, but then again most pro videographers manual focus anyway .

[@elonrogan3927]

I upgraded my d810 to the d850 and the difference is tremendous in my opinion. Thanks for this video I appreciate the good review on the camera

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Thank you so much. Yes, the D850 is a good upgrade from the D810. I am happy I made the jump up, but it sure doesn't come without cost. It is tough to stay on the leading wave of new tech. There is always something better.

[@nickreid5939]

What is the difference??....i was told the D810 has more dynamic range

[@RonAshworth]

Hi Tim, I used Nikon but moved to Canon for a 1DX MKII. I now regret that because I loved the ease with which my Nikons worked and gave me amazing skin tones and awesome shots. I was researching the new Nikon D850 when I came across your video. I think your landscape shots are out of this world - congratulations on that. I used to take a lot of portraits and some weddings. Now I mostly design websites. I'm considering buying the Nikon D850. Once a photographer, always a photographer. I say this because even when I use my iPhone you can see I'm a photographer from the results. It's just built-in into my way of shooting. I enjoyed your review. Spot-on.

[@lonnieparsons5669]

I have had mine for a month having upgraded from the D-7000. While it is heavy to haul while hiking through the mountains of Colorado, it is well worth it. Good glass is important so I went with Tamron lenses as I liked the quality and price. The camera really challenges your shooting technique. Getting and keeping a steady grip is critical with slower shutter speeds. It is an amazing camera which is a joy to shoot with.

[@erichouck9487]

I just bought the D850 and I am looking forward to learning how to use it

[@nevvanclarke9225]

Hey Tim...loved the review. I bought a second one. I've posted my images on photography academy. The d850 has a Sony sensor and it's often not mentioned. I know mirrorless is the rage but I haven't found anything it can't do. Its rugged

[@vivienrajz798]

I own a D850 and simply love it. Mostly I can agree with you. Although, didn't mind that there is an option for SD card. Since SDs prices have really plummeted recently, I can cheaply have like 1TB or more amount of cards. Yep, transfer speed is lower still, even a 95MB/s card is one sec to save an uncompressed 14bit large RAW file, but the 50 full sized RAW buffer can give a lot of room. In landscape, I never needed for more. Even photographing cycling time trial, I was fine with the SD card speed, although I have a backup XQD card. Also brought the official grip for it, not because of the added frame rate, but because time by time I do other types of photography than landscape and it makes easier to handle the camera in portrait orientation. Sure it adds nearly another 500 grams but ads another battery slot as well. the grip is rock solid compared to second market ones. Sure hiking with it up to a mountain is an extra challenge, but for the quality and rigidity I get, I'm okay with it. My only pain point is focusing in the live view. That one sucks, big time. Although I have it like 8 months, I didn't use the video recording, so I can't say a thing about it. The built-in intervalometer and silent photography modes make this camera a stunning one. With 4k timelapse basically, no hassle needed, in-camera can be done and still there is an option for 8k...

[@MrRooster1968]

I bought. The d850 6 months ago absolutely love the camera

[@markusstiller9882]

I own the D850 for bit more than a year now and I love like you do. In my opinion it ist the best camera on the market at the moment. Yes, it is heavy but worth every Gramm you carry around. If you see the results after a photo trip you don’t care about the weight.

[@Lifeof-Jo]

I brought my D850 about 6 months ago. Its the best camera I have ever owned and use it mainly for portraits and commercial work. I havne’t used it for sports yet full time just here and there. I mainly work in rodeo arenas for sports and i just don’t want my new pride and joy to get all dirty. This camera is amazing and worth every penny

[@martintanaka2118]

Awesome review Mr.Shields . I upgraded my D810 to D850 . After using nine months , it is absolutely a TANK!! It is worth buying !!

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Thanks so much Martin!

[@SourabhPandit1021studios]

Hey I am a proud owner of Nikon D850 and I was here just to check your reviews about it and believe you are 100% right about everything I would like to tell those who are looking forward to buy a camera that this is a camera to go for if you are into photography I use this camera only for videography and I do not use the the focus system in this camera because it has focus peaking and it works flawless. I am told by many videographers that why did you go for this camera if you are into videography but I made this decision because I am in love with Nikon and its just the Best DSLR in the world and I am not sure that there will be anymore DSLR cameras because every camera companies are moving towards mirror-less race and D850 might be the LAST DSLR produced by the Nikon.

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Really good insight Sourabh. Thank you for your detailed comment.

[@Baker504]

I recently bought the D 850 and love it so far .

[@davidmatney5033]

My new D850 arrives in two days and your video was what put me over the edge. I am an avid amateur landscape/wildlife photographer and your review confirmed what I have heard about the dynamic range and important features for my use. I have subscribed and will continue watching and learning. Thank you!

[@lucylapalette3828]

Ok thanks Tim. Of course, I found the Bulb setting on D850. I also found the Active D-Lighting in menu - Auto or Extra HIgh, just try to resolve the deep blacks and shadows, which are particularly obvious when using 50mm f1.8. Yes, I take tons of portraits shots. Thanks for now

[@3rdeyeclics669]

As a D850 owner, it is a beast... So happy with the purchase.... If it would have filled the video capability issues, then there would be no camera to beat this...

[@pianoman6639]

Just about to order this camera and can’t wait to see the results . At latest have a D750 and D5 I hoping for big things . Loved this video Tim many thanks

[@MattShockley]

Excellent video! Curios if you needed to bracket your photos for the arch print or the lake with snow or if the dynamic range without bracketing is good enough for those shots or if you used an ND filter or even need one for those shots?

[@Louiegonzalez85]

I just got mine yesterday and the lens is arriving today so I cannot wait to take her for a spin. Thanks for a positive review :)

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@richardpalmanteer9798]

I'm just starting and am a subscriber and student in your photoacadmy courses. I don't own this camera but a entry leval camera my wife bought me years ago. The Canon Rebel T5 1200D with the kit lenses Your review of your camera was well presented and it look rugged enough to handle any outdoor situation. Thanks Tim

[@randallchapman6229]

I own it and LOVE it, however for some of the things I shoot I have decided to go back to my D750 and D7100 (my least favorite). I am a "Light Painter" using both the Magilight (of which I have 2) and the Pixelstick. When taking photos I will later use to create .BMP files for these tools I use very little of the resolution of any camera. Since XQD cards are still relatively expensive and I don't the the high resolution any of my DX camera will do. I also shoot a lot of "freeby" events for local organizations that do not have a budget for a photographer. This is good exposure for getting other work later. I have decide for these events to go back to my trusty D750. When shooting the actual Light Painting photos (for exhibition) or when I have a paid shoot I will of course use my D850. One feature you forgot to mention in the backlit buttons on the back of the camera, which are important to me, as I shoot a lot of long exposures at night.

[@harmenvanwelbergen4224]

Richt now I own the Nikon D 500. Great camera too for wildlife shooting. I am getting more into landscape photography as well so I will definitely buy the Nikon D850, because it is full frame. The menus are identical to my D 500. Both great camera s.

[@rayeast9825]

Good review. I use the D800 and have since it came out and recently while shooting college tennis I dropped it. Repair or spend 3 grand? I am 82 and still busy. My backup is now my D3. I do portraiture for a corporation and some college sports with only Nikon lenses. mostly I use 24-70 1.2 and the 70-200. Heavy to lug around. Thanks and mulling it over.

[@dalewatkins9889]

I've currently had my Nikon D750 for 3+ years, and have been happy with my results, and my question would be, would the D850 honestly give me any better images than I currently get? Good glass is essential, and possibly why some of my images aren't dead on is that I use the 28-300mm for many of my shots 90% of the time. I do have the 70-200 F/2.8 and 16-35 F/4 but love the versatility of my longer 28-300 lens. I have a Manfrotto tripod, and two heads, one ball head and a gimbal, and the biggest hinderance to my photography generally is post processing, as I'm all thumbs in Lightroom! I've looked at moving up to the D850, and I realize there are different reasons for many people, but after doing some night photography, the lit back buttons would have been super helpful. I know there are a few other helpful aspects of the D850, but is it worth putting out another $2000. plus, to get it? Just starting on Tim's Photography Webclass....so I'm hoping for miracles....or at least, progress in getting 'quality' images compared to 1 in a 1000 as it is now.

[@PavelLavrishchev]

Thank’s for review, Tim! I own that camera and so happy to use it!

[@josdenis3684]

I own one and I don’t regret it. I simply love the quality of this camera.

[@mervyncausier]

Love those landscapes you shown in the examples.👍

[@frankcruz8068]

I own one, I completely agree on the pros and cons. Nice work!

[@jimioutback]

Some great shots there Tim, thanks for the review. I just sold my D810 thinking it's time to upgrade after 3½ years. I am split between 5DsR, A7R3 and D850. None is perfect, with Canon strengths being sharpness, resolution and color science, Nikon strengths being iso 64 and the clarity and cleanness and 3D-ness of images there, and focus-peaking, and the Sony strengths being 4k video, focus peaking, and IBIS as I often find subjects for intimate landscape that are too tricky to set up a tripod on, or I'm just too lazy but still would like a sharp shot, and IBIS for intended small prints of such subjects would be great to help guarantee sharp images. One of the worst things for me about the D810 was blown highlights in blue skies (highlights too hot like their RAW processing added excess contrast, where Canon and SOny retained much more natural tonally rich skies), and the unnaturally cooler blue in D810 skies, where they lacked sufficient red content that was there to the naked eye. With the D850, do you find overly hot blue sky highlights and a red-lean, overly cool color palette? I liked a lot of things about the D810 but these blue sky weaknesses are a big negative for me and would make me look at Sony if they persist in the D850. thanks, Jim

[@nickreid5939]

What did you end up buying...??? I love my d810...blue sky pics

[@EverestClimberNo1]

Beautiful the best so far on D850 I have a D750 I had bought a couple of years back the deciding factor was the tilt screen and also D750 had the best capture engine at that time. Now this has the tilt screen so time to upgrade I guess. Thank you again.

[@kfinlay2879]

I own a D850 and agree with every thing you say. its a fantastic camera.

[@Stefan1968ful]

Yes, I use the Nikon d850 primarily for Wildlife. The AF system Is simply great, I never had an issue with it and I do a lot of bird photography. With this high resolution you easily can realize „feather perfection „ what means you can see the details of the feathers of a bird. Absolutely amazing. Plus...the haptic of the Nikon d850 is stunning. Easy to use. Every function is where it should be. I had before a Sony A7R2 - this is really a toy compared to the Nikon d850 (actually all Sony‘s are toys).

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Thanks for the comment Stefan. I am happy to hear about your positive experience as a nature photographer.

[@djovak3236]

I've used d610 previous and I am alot happier now with Sony a73 - for first time I admire my camera.

[@Stefan1968ful]

@@djovak3236 Well, I was happy too with Sony as long as everything worked fine. But once you face issues with Sony gear, you are screwed. Customer support is basically not existing. Product maintenance also close to null, Sony strategy is more to fix camera issues by publishing a new version of the camera. I was so pissed with Sony that I sold all my Sony ear last year. And you know what? With the Nikon D850 all changed, I get the support I need and this tool is not holding me back (what I cannot say from Sony). For me Sony is nothing else than an electric toy manufacturer what includes their complete camera lineup.

[@nottambula79]

I'm looking for buying a camera, I like landscape photography (I've a D5600 and did some photography classes), and I'll do 2 trips (Serengeti park, also wildlife, where I need 2 bodies) and Lapland (northern lights, also need high ISO performance), many thanks to you and Tim for this video and comment, both very useful!!

[@DhrubaBandopadhyay]

Hey Stefan. Just curious - why did you go for the D850 instead of the D500? Thanks for your comment!

[@paulconnors2078]

Hi Tim, great review. I purchased this camera INSTEAD of the Nikon Z6 or 7 because of ALL the negatives folks have written about with the Z bodies. I also have a decent stable of F mount lenses I wanted to be able to continue to use. The Zs turned me off with their very short battery lives, the lack of a battery/vertical grip and all of the other issues other reviewers have written about. I've never been an early adopter of new technology, so for me, staying with the D850 and the SLR technology was something I embraced. Nikon needs to improve their Z bodies and as I write this, even with the recent announcement of the Z6II and Z7II, I am NOT impressed enough to convert.

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Great analysis Paul. I completely agree with you. I'm staying with what works for now.

[@paulconnors2078]

@@TimShieldsPhotography Thanks Tim and I recently purchased your Photography Jumpstart suite of courses and am enjoying it immensely.

[@satkritk]

I'm a non-professional fashion photographer (designer by profession learnt a bit on photography over the covid lockdown) and I absolutely love my d850. It's comforting to hold and paired with a 24-70 and a 70-200 I think I've got good ammo!!

[@yvonnewilliams143]

Last September I was replacing my Nikon D5200and wanted a camera that would last me through my coming retirement. It ended up a decision between the D850 and the Z7. I went for the Z7 solely for the lighter weight, hopefully now I have purchased your training material I will learn to take some amazing images. I am going to take the training at a nice slow pace so that when I retire next year I can spend the time taking some amazing photographs.

[@morgenholz]

I own the D850. Love it. Subscribed.

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Thank you so much Morgen

[@swiftstraw8856]

That thing looks to be an absolute BEAST. I need it.

[@rantonuccio]

Great Full Metal Jacket reference there :)....I love my D810 and i know people are saying the mirror-less is the future ( i don't believe that to be true imo ) but my next camera will be the D850, the 45mp the dynamic range and the touch screen are all just amazing.

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Glad you caught the FMJ reference :-) I had the D810 previously (I bought it the day after I killed my D800 with the ocean wave) and it is a great camera. The image quality of the D810 is so good and there is not a massive difference between it and the D850's images in my opinion. So maybe wait for a screaming deal on a D850.

[@rantonuccio]

@@TimShieldsPhotography That is what i thinking i try to keep my D810 is great shape and the shutter count is still low so if i came across a killer deal i could part with my D810 and hopefully only have a small difference to make up in the cost. Thanks for reassuring me on the D810 :)

[@johnkaninda2826]

@@TimShieldsPhotography When a d860 comes out, are we going to rubbish and bin the d850? Its features will always be there and as awesome in 5 years as they are today or were yesterday...a camera is just a tool. Change it when it has been well used and has served its purpose (like your drenched and damaged D800). A d810 is "still" excellent as was on its launch day. I have had a d60 (still have it), the D2xs, D300s, Fuji x100s, Olympus E3 and OMD5. Now am shooting with combo of Df + D800 (some of those bodies I still have). When I look at the pics taken with those tools i love them all. I still regret selling my d300s, I miss it (looking at the d500). All in all, if one's job is pro photographer, he may justify such investment. But if one buys just to keep up with tech, he might be running a lost race... So may people enjoy what they have and use it to the full and only upgrade when it has been truly used and served its purpose.

[@AliZeroThree03]

Amazing camera especially for Macro work.

[@looktothefuture84]

Really great content - great to hear real world experiences from someone who has been using the camera extensively and not just specs and numbers. Couple of points to note (to get really geeky) - you mentioned the array of autofocus points not being something you use - even using single point you are still making use of those many auto focus points unless you only ever use the very centre spot. If you're autofocusing on a foreground object towards the bottom left corner, you're making use of one of those more extreme 153 focus points. The cross-type ones are even more reliable, particularly in low light. Obviously it doesn't relate to manual focus, as you say. You also mentioned the sensor is unparalleled... it kind of is by the Sony a7R III and both share Sony sensor tech, of course. Sure, the Nikon has a couple of more MP, but both cameras have the same DXOMark score. Nikon's smart move to work with the enemy is why they overtook stubborn Canon in sensor tech long ago. Good on you, Nikon. All the reasons you give are why I'd love to invest in a D850, but it's the size and weight for travel that stops me. I was really hoping the Z7 would truly be a mini-D50, but alas it's not there (yet). Roll on the Z7 II :D

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Hi Jordan. Thank you for your comment and insight into the focus system. Points well received! You have certainly done your homework which is great to see :-)

[@alanwilson7792]

Have the camera, best one I have ever owned. Two things you are probably aware of: On Live View you can set up Touch AF to focus where you touch on the rear screen rather than use the thumb control. I find this quicker/easier for landscapes. Also you can set up the thumb control ("sub-selector") to switch to a different focus mode - say to have centre point focus normally, but switch to Group Area AF using the selector to instantly follow birds in flight. Love the detail you can get with this camera - with a good lens, but it does magnify any flaws in your technique.

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Excellent comment Alan. Great points.

[@kristinnr.kristinsson5718]

This one is one will be bought very soon!! I have a D300, D3x, D3s and a D800E, I have a problem selling the old ones, you get nothing for it so I don´t bother. I love them all specially the D3x, magnifficent. I´m really looking forward to getting this one since I´m mainly in landscape photography. Good reviwe!

[@chrisraab1925]

coming from a Nikon D3s ...this D850 is amazing...super.

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Hi Chris, yes I sure like this camera.... I take it with me on every trip.

[@Larry-qz3es]

I have purchased the D850 a few days ago and I am learning how to use the features.

[@guyfleming6114]

Tim Great video and love my 850. One thing that bugs me is the loud shutter release but in silent mode, work’s great for much of my photography.

[@richardong7029]

Good reviews, great pictures!

[@TimG2553]

I just bought one this year late model with 3 k clicks on it wow what a great camera and I am still finding my way around it IMHO it’s worth it it’s a big investment for me but it feels so right

[@Ian4262]

I am migrating from a D800 (which I bought in 2013, and which has been a fantastic companion). This year will buy either the D850 or the Z7 (unsure at this stage, as a lot of pro's sing the praises of the Z7 image stabilization - and in many respects its a lot simpler in construction). Yet to be convinced about the Z7 F mount option - certainly not buying a heap of new lenses). If any opinions out there love to hear from you. Meanwhile, thanks for the review, well done.

[@JavedAkterSuman]

It was a great review and helped me to buy my D850 in 2022. Thanks.

[@martinsauer4560]

I've been shooting Nikon for 50 years starting with a Nikkormat and the legendary F2. Since then I've gone through a D80, a D7200 and a D750. If I had gone directly to a D850 and bypassed the D7200 and D750, I would have saved a whole lot of money and frustration. If your going to commit to landscape photography, go right to the best because I don't think I'll ever have to replace my D850. The dynamic range is so wide I've almost completely quit using HDR, avoiding the mess HDR tends to make out of shadow detail. The Tamron 24-70 is superior to the Nikkor and much less expensive. Thanks for reminding me I own one of the best cameras ever made!

[@leslielanderkin8301]

I have had my D850 for more than a year as well and I love it. I agree w some of you cons - I weigh under 100 lbs and for me it's heavy especially w good glass. I too wish the card slots were both XQD but do not miss the flash. Given these, I feel that my 850 is part of me and love photographing with it. It did take me a few months to improve my shooting as flaws are clearly visible with the sensor size. I used to be hesitant to crop and I still avoid it unless necessary but I can make large prints that are pristine from this camera. The grip is great, love ability to change image size right on the back as I often change to 4x5 or 1x1 in camera. Thank you; this was good to hear your review. Leslie

[@cavebeastdemon3631]

I have been considering this camera. To me it is a tough choice with the Fuji XT3. It has better dynamic range and slightly better low light but is it worth twice as much (you can literally buy two XT3s with money left over) when there are work arounds for those things? The Fuji is a lot smaller, lighter, the equivalent lenses are a lot cheaper and just as good. Smaller and lighter is a lot bigger deal than some people think. The XT3 shoots faster, and has better auto focus. The video features on the D850 are not even close. The XT3 is also built like a tank just like the D850!

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Based on what you wrote I am going to take a look at the Fuji XT3. It sounds pretty awesome!

[@GregJorgo]

I agree two of the xqd cards. It takes some time to understand the exposure. I’m finding a bit of trial and error as different lenses are far apart when it comes to the best exposure settings. Way different from my D750. But hey it’s fun, so not complaining. Great review mate!

[@arindamdasgupta1710]

Thanks Tim for the review. I have recently bought this camera and I am enjoying it thoroughly.

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Great to hear Arindam. Thanks for your comment.

[@nrlondon7959]

Hi Tim, I am thinking of jumping ship on my Canon system and moving over to Nikon or Sony. I am interested in the D850. Thanks for making and sharing this video. I found it interesting that in our first Adventure class you mentioned about damaging your camera and various sites to visit in Oregon and those topics were mentioned in the video. Have a great day. Nyall London

[@PistigriloXP]

This camera is a dream. I have the D810 and it's a great camera, but the D850 is almost perfect!

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Totally agree with you.

[@pgamasterprofessional]

Tim, I just upgraded to the D850.(Literally, received it today) I have been shooting with the D810 and have had a lot of clients wanting 4k video from ground level since my DJI Inspire 2 can provide it from the air. I appreciate your take on this and I look forward to any help that you have when it comes to landscape photography. Being a PGA Master Golf Professional turned content creator, I am always looking for better ways to represent the game of golf through the content that I create. Landscape photography/videography is one of the major ways. Thanks again.

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Hi Jason. You are going to love your new camera. Just make sure that when you are using to shoot 4k video you have it on a tripod so there is no shake. I look forward to seeing your videos!

[@glhernan1]

Great video. I love my D850 it truly is a beast!

[@CharleyHarley01]

Nice review, I'll watch more of your vids/reviews. I preordered and received my first D850 straight away, early on. I was somewhat pleased but as a D5 and D810 user I was not overwhelmed as most were. I sold it to a wedding photog who was anxious to own. Last November I bought yet another D850, and seriously, this is an improved camera. I suggest Nikon made running improvements as it was produced and they received information from users. Fantastic camera! Like you I forget to use the tilting live view-

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Hi Charley, I believe you that Nikon is modifying their cameras on the fly. As they make little tweaks, the camera gets better over time.

[@nickreid5939]

Whats the diffrrence btw the D810 and the D850 ???

[@GlenBarnett]

Great video Tim 👍 I still consider the D850 relevant in 2022!! I have one as my main body and wouldn’t change it for the world. It does everything, and I mean EVERYTHING I need from a camera, DSLR or mirrorless, absolutely perfectly Why fix something that’s not broken? 👍

[@selwynbunso008]

Wish i have one of this camera. I own D810 and i love it what more if i own the D850.

[@stanw4317]

Tim: I just now came across your video review of the 850. You really did an outstanding job with this one! Thanks.

[@rudyparias]

I own my d850 and very pleased with it

[@hamadabdeli296]

A simple, easy, clear and concise explanation .. thank you.

[@tplyons5459]

My 850 is in the mail to me. Hope your right about the features. It took a bit to track down the fast SD cards and find a good price for a 64gig G card

[@isoawe1888]

It truly has fantastic weather sealing... and I’ve met plenty unexpected rain showers, but not sure any seal will do well against salt water.

[@eddieerickson5908]

Thank you for the review. Just ordered one .Looking forward to learning to make fantastic images.

[@swebsurf]

Great review, Tim. I went from a D500 to D850 and now face the confusing choice of an FX wide-angle lens. I've ordered a Nikon 16-35mm f/4, but now am wondering if I should have gone to one of the f/2.8 like the Nikon 14-24mm or Tamron 15-30mm G2. At some point I would like to do astrophotography, but Landscape is the main focus. Thanks! -- Scott

[@vision-gc4hy]

I enjoyed your video and am just blown away by your photographs. Breathtaking.

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Wow thanks so much Russell. I very much appreciate your comment.

[@christopherherrick703]

I need to try out the time lapse on this thing. Yes, I love this camera..graduated from the D700.

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Hi Chris, the timelapse is so easy to learn how to use. You will love it.

[@Louiegonzalez85]

I'm glad I saw this video... I had no idea about the time lapse and I love taping sunrises and sunsets.

[@666boating]

About your comment on single sensor focusing and AF-on button, and the joystick. The joystick is awesome option as the second AF-on button, you can configure it to do all the fancy focusing/tracking of the camera. So you will have the normal af-on button for single sensor focusing, and the joystick for multisensor/tracking forcus functions....

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

That is a great idea. Thanks for letting us know about it. Brilliant configuration.

[@garrickedin]

Got one recently and cannot be sure of when I'm getting max size raw. I've followed all instructions but unsure what the screen should read when on max. Regards. Thanks for the review. Very encouraging.

[@davidg8626]

Nice review! Thanks. I've been really considering getting one. Your review might have convinced me.

[@Luigi13]

Currently I shoot with the D-810 which I like. In the near future I will purchase the D-850. The review is very informative especially with some images of your work it amplifies what the camera can deliver in good hands. Thanks for the review.

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Thanks so much Gino.

[@rickbaraniuk2447]

Thom, Great review on the Nikon D850!

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Thank you Rick

[@ScoTreVan]

Subbed with the Bell, I own the D850 & D500 love them both, and agree good glass is a must. loved your pictures, very Inspiring Tim, thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Cool! Thanks for writing Trevor!

[@wdb1932]

Agree completely. Absolutely love mine.

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@chrisnunns]

The camera I hope to own one day. Thank you

[@shantha5437]

Yes Tim , this camera is very nice l use it with my other Nikon prime lenses and especially with 2.8f 400mm for my morning and evening leopard photography in Srilanka . In a tropical day , sunrises around 6 a.m . having no problem taking pictures even before 6 a.m. with all the details of the subject , generally they leave the open areas as soon as sun worships the jungle flow . Take care nice presentation 👍.

[@robroyig-robroyphotography9225]

Hey Tim, great video! I am up here in the PNW, and it is a Landscape Photog’s dream for sure. I enjoy Landscape and Wildlife, so i had, still have, the D500 (which i love). I was going to sell it to get the 850, but decided to keep it as mainly wildlife/backup. I love the 850. Had it for about 6 months and slowly trying to acquire the Trinity of glass. I have the 16-35 f4 and it’s ok, but is soft in many areas. The one thing i have noticed, and mainly because i still am improving 😊, is that because of the large sensor, your technique is magnified big time. Especially hand holding, you need to up the shutter to ensure tack sharp images if glass doesnt have the VR. But, that’s why i love it, makes me get better 😊. Thanks for great review! Spot on

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

Hi Rob. You are so right about upping that shutter speed. The huge sensor magnifies any camera shake. Great comment! A+

[@jacksonmagriplis6617]

Awesome video, Tim. An excellent review

[@johntaylor4707]

I've had my d850 for 6 months and I find I'm taking better quality these days it's fantastic.