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Nikon D850 Camera Review

Nikon has announced the follow up to the very popular D810 with the new Nikon D850. Initial impression is that this camera looks awesome! Featuring a 46 megapixel back side illuminated (BSI) sensor puts this beast near the top of resolution for full frame DSLR cameras. It what really stands out is the high speed 7 frames per second frame rate with full auto focus and metering between shots. The new D850 also inherits the autofocus system from Nikon’s flagship D5.

Another major breakthrough is the 4K video at full resolution. Previous 4K capable cameras had to crop in a bit when recording at the 4K setting. Not so with the new Nikon D850.

The Nikon D850 also adds a tilt LCD screen like the one found on the D750 and the D500. This is a nice feature but I wish it was a fully articulated screen. I like being able to flip the screen to protect it when not in use.

The biggest surprise to me is the price: $3299. I fully expected the new D850 to sell for around $3700-$3800 based on the rumored specs.

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Specs

Sensor Size Full Frame
Megapixels 45.7
Body Construction Magnesium Alloy
Dimensions (WxHxD) 5.75 x 4.88 x 3.11
Weight 2.24
Weather Sealed Yes
Memory Card XQD and SD/SDHC/SDXC
Dual Command Wheels Yes
Viewfinder Type Pentaprism
Viewfinder Coverage 100
ISO Range 64-25600 (32-102400 extended)
Mirror Lock Up Yes
Burst Rate 7
LCD Size 3.2
LCD Resolution 2,359,000
Articulated LCD Screen Tilt Only
Touchscreen Yes
Image Stabilization No
Remote Shutter Release Wired & Wireless (InfraRed)
WiFi Yes
GPS Optional
AF Points 153
AF Sensitivity TBD
Minimum Shutter Speed 30
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000
Flash Sync Speed 1/250
Built In Flash No
Wireless TTL Flash No
Video Specs 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
1280 x 720 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Mic In Yes
Headphone Out Yes
Built In Mic Stereo

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