In the realms of photography and cinematography, the hunt for unwavering performance is finished. With its extraordinary 45.7 effective megapixels, the Nikon D850 sets remarkable standards for quality in both areas. It can capture breathtaking photographs and create amazing 8K UHD time-lapse movies using images captured with its silent interval timer. With NIKKOR wide-angle lenses, you can create grand cinematic masterpieces in full-frame 4K UHD or capture and preserve precious moments in 120p/100p Full HD slow-motion video. Along with enhanced outstanding agility to meet the needs of the current photographer, it also features a novel shutter and mirror drive system that improves composition stability, as well as continuous shooting functionality at speeds of about 7 or 9 frames per second (fps). The revolutionary Nikon D850 will constantly encourage you to perform at your best, regardless of your interests in fashion, nature, sports, or wedding photography and filmmaking.

Key attributes that make the Nikon D850 stand out

Nikon D850 with EXPEED 5 Processor and 45.7MP FX-Format BSI CMOS Sensor

A 45.7MP BSI CMOS sensor, a first for Nikon DSLRs, is utilized for continuous shooting, movies, and time-lapse recording. It offers high-resolution shooting, remarkable low-light quality, and quick readout times. The sensor’s back-illuminated design allows for vivid and smooth quality at sensitivity levels as low as ISO 64, and substantially cleaner high-sensitivity output with reduced noise when operating at high ISO values, up to a native ISO 25600. To get the maximum clarity and resolution out of the sensor, the traditional optical low-pass filter is also left out of the design.
The appropriate EXPEED 5 image processor enhances the sensor, providing an abundance of speed across the camera system, enabling 51 consecutive 14-bit lossless compressed raw files at 7 frames per second in a single burst. This shooting rate can be enhanced to 9 frames per second (fps) when using the optional MB-D18 handle and EN-EL18a/b battery. It can also be shot at up to 30 frames per second (fps) when using the DX crop mode during Silent Live View.

153-Point Multi-CAM 20K Autofocus System on the Nikon D850

The powerful Multi-CAM 20K AF system, which has 153 total phase-detection points—99 of which are cross-type sensors for better subject recognition—and 55 of which are configurable for more compositional freedom, complements the rendering power and speed of the image sensor. 15 of the points, including 9 selectable points, are compatible with an effective aperture of f/8, and all 153 points enable functioning with an effective aperture of f/5.6 or brighter, making them ideal for use with super telephoto lenses and teleconverters.
A specialized AF engine handles the surplus of focusing points and provides fast response times for tracking subjects that move quickly and erratically, even at the maximum 7 frames per second shooting rate. The AF engine also helps to improve focusing sensitivity; all points can focus at -4 EV to enable use in extremely low-contrast, dark environments. To enhance the adaptability of the focusing system, distinct AF-area modes are available for different kinds of subjects. Single-Point AF: To determine focus, the camera looks at just one point.

Nikon D850 with 8K Time-Lapse and 4K UHD Video Recording

More than just still photography, the D850 is a competent multimedia camera that makes use of its sensor and processor capabilities. Either the full-frame region or a DX crop area can be used to record video at 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) at 30p, 25p, or 24p frame levels. The in-camera memory cards can store video files, or they can be transferred as an uncompressed file to an optional external recorder via HDMI. Full HD 1080p video recording is also enabled at up to 120p for slow-motion viewing.
A separate power aperture button (Pv) helps with video recording by enabling smooth, continuous exposure transitions from light to dark areas. Auto ISO can also be utilized to keep brightness constant in a variety of lighting conditions. Focus Peaking is a useful tool for improving manual focus control, and the Zebra Stripes option can be used to identify overexposed areas in the frame. The built-in stereo microphone can be used for audio recording, or an external microphone can be attached via the 3.5mm stereo connection for more control over sound quality. The headphone jack can be used for live monitoring.

Body Design with the Nikon D850

There is a sizable 3.2″ 2.359-dot LCD screen available for live-view photography and bright, crisp, and vibrant picture playback. The screen is a touchscreen for easier navigation and setting management, and it features a tilting design to make it useful from both high and low angles. For comfortable and precise use, the huge 0.75x magnification and wide field of view of the bright optical pentaprism viewfinder are provided. equipped with one SD memory card slot and one XQD memory card slot, allowing you to separate raw and JPEG files between the two cards, overflow recording, and in-camera file duplication, among other options to increase file saving capabilities.
A 180,000-pixel RGB sensor is used by the intelligent Scene Recognition System with 3D Color Matrix Metering III to assess and analyze every aspect of a scene, including brightness, contrast, subject distance, and scene colors. This allows the system to quickly determine the best exposure and white balance setting for the given scene. To guarantee consistency from image to image in terms of exposure, white balance, i-TTL flash settings, and subject-tracking AF performance, the collected data is also compared to onboard reference photographs.

Features of Other Cameras with the Nikon D850

Included SnapBridge connectivity for easy transmission of low-resolution photos and remote shooting features. The camera and a smart device can communicate via BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and Wi-Fi. In addition, the mobile device may control the shutter remotely and show a live view image from the camera, allowing for remote working. The optional WT-7a Wireless Transmitter allows for faster wireless transfer. Film negatives and slides can be photographed to create high-resolution digital files using the Negative Digitizer mode. This mode is designed to be utilized with the ES-2 Slide Copying Adapter and the optional AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lens.
Working with focus stacking techniques is made easier by Focus Shift Mode, which automatically records a sequence of photos at up to ten distinct focus stages. In these ten phases, the D850 may capture up to 300 separate frames, automatically adjusting focus between shots to produce an expanded depth of field. To facilitate a quicker and more straightforward post-production workflow, each series of exposures will be kept separate by saving the sequential photographs on the memory card inside a special folder. It is possible to shoot in-camera in both the traditional 4:5 format and the 1:1 square format. To help with composition accuracy, the viewfinder will automatically darken while the shot is being taken.