Nikon D850 Body

Nikon D850 Body

The D850 doesn’t simply surpass the incredible image quality of the D810, with 45.7 effective megapixels and ISO sensitivity from 64-25600. It pairs these with a new level of versatile and uncompromising performance, including continuous shooting speeds of 7 fps (up to 9 fps with the optional MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack*) and the 153-point AF system used in the flagship D5. It’s the first Nikon FX-format D-SLR camera to offer full-frame 4K UHD video, while time-lapse shooters can create high-resolution sequences even under extremely low light. From landscape to commercial sports, wedding and fashion photography, as well as multimedia shooting, the D850 lets you create astounding images that meet the strictest professional requirements.

* When using EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery and the optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D18.

Product Highlights

Magnificent images with stunning detail — Nikon FX-format, backside illumination CMOS sensor delivering 45.7 megapixels with ISO 64-25600. The D850 allows photographers to capture a diverse range of scenes in sumptuously rich detail. It is the first Nikon D-SLR to use a backside illumination sensor, which allows incoming light to reach photodiodes more efficiently. Together with the camera’s low-noise performance, this enables it to achieve ISO 25600 despite its high pixel count. What’s more, it strikes an optimal balance between sensor sensitivity and the volume of light information accumulated in photodiodes, yielding images with a wide dynamic range even at ISO 64 (expandable to ISO 32 equivalent) — the lowest native ISO setting offered by any camera manufacturer. Copper wiring is used to cut electrical resistance, while the backside illumination structure allows a flexible wiring layout, reducing stray capacity. These measures enable 45-megapixel FX-format images to be captured at continuous shooting speeds of 9 fps*1. And because the sensor is designed without an optical low-pass filter, it can harness the sharpness of 45 megapixels when combined with the high resolving power of NIKKOR lenses. The D850 yields pictures that can be enlarged as massive prints at up to A2 size*2 or used for 8K digital signage displays.

*1 When using the optional MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack with the EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.
*2 When printed at 300 dpi.

Effective noise reduction and powerful image processing

Beauty is where you find it. The D850 captures it all — thanks to its EXPEED 5 image-processing engine, also incorporated in the flagship D5. EXPEED 5 renders delicate tonality in highly vivid colours, and its superb noise reduction suppresses noise effectively while maintaining detail. Its powerful calculation ability also permits high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 9 fps* with 45 megapixels, as well as full-frame, 4K UHD movie recording.

* When using the MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack with the EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery. The D850 shoots at 7 fps with the EN-EL15a/EN-EL15.

Create your ideal images

Nikon’s Picture Control system helps you craft images that match your creative intentions and purposes. The D850 incorporates the new Auto Picture Control, in addition to the seven existing presets. Each preset allows you to tune settings such as sharpening and clarity, opening up a wider range of options for achieving your ideal image. You can adjust settings and store them as your own custom Picture Controls.

Automatically adjust images to fit the scene

Auto Picture Control produces more desirable images by automatically fine-tuning the tone curve, colour, sharpening and clarity of the Standard option, according to each scene’s characteristics. As a result, blue skies and verdant greens are rendered more vibrantly for landscape shots. The Advanced Scene Recognition System is now even better at identifying light sources, meaning red colours can be emphasized in sunsets and sunrises.

Nail the shot with full detail and no mechanical vibration or shutter release sound

When capturing a night sky blanketed with stars, you probably want to avoid even the tiniest image blur to maximize the advantage of 45 megapixels. The D850’s silent photography function*1 in live view mode utilizes an electronic shutter instead of triggering any mirror or shutter movement, meaning it doesn’t cause any mechanical vibration. Photographers can capture every last detail in 45 megapixels — and in complete silence. This mode can be used in approx. 6-fps continuous shooting, but can also shoot approx. 8.6-megapixel pictures in DX image area at approx. 30 fps*2.

*1 In M and A modes. Aperture drive sound occurs in P and S modes.

*2 Continuous shooting is available for up to approx. 3 s.

Note: Rolling shutter distortion may occur during silent photography. AF/AE fixed with the first frame in continuous shooting.

More faithful colour reproduction under natural light

The D850 employs a new “natural light auto” white balance mode, taking advantage of the Advanced Scene Recognition System’s improved light source identification function. This option delivers optimal white balance results under natural light — a valuable asset for landscape shooters. It makes it possible to respond quickly to changes in weather conditions without switching to direct sunlight or cloudy options. When shooting scenes such as an autumnal landscape awash with red leaves or spectacular orange sunset, it also enhances the warm colours, helping create even more impressive pictures.

Preserve details in highlights and shadows

Even when shooting high-contrast scenes in backlit situations, Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlight areas as well as shadowy areas, reproducing brightness as you see it. Active D-Lighting is suitable for use with moving subjects, as it does not involve combining two images like the High Dynamic Range (HDR) function does.

Produce amazing dynamic range

The High Dynamic Range (HDR) function takes two images of different exposures with one shutter release and automatically combines them to produce a single image with a wider dynamic range. This achieves images with rich tonal gradation in shadows and highlights, even for high-contrast shooting scenes. HDR is ideal for stationary subjects such as high-contrast landscapes and still lifes.

Note: Tripod use recommended.

Convenient shooting with ND filters*1

The D850 employs a 180K-pixel RGB sensor with superb low-light sensitivity, the same as the flagship D5, offering metering down to -3 EV*2. This helps enormously when shooting low-light scenes. It is also invaluable when capturing long-exposure shots with ND filters (such as seascapes or running water), as it allows you to rely fully on the camera’s AE and AF without needing to detach the filter. Furthermore, the Advanced Scene Recognition System uses the RGB sensor’s increased pixel count to enhance the accuracy of various auto controls such as auto white balance, i-TTL balanced fill-flash, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking and Active D-Lighting, making it easier for photographers to achieve their desired results.

*1 Except high-density ND filters.

*2 ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20ÅãC/68ÅãF, using a matrix or centre-weighted metering.

Clearly confirm your entire view

The D850 provides a wide field of view for easier subject confirmation with a 0.75Å~ magnification* for its optical viewfinder — the highest ever offered by a Nikon FXformat D-SLR. The viewfinder has been redesigned to employ an aspherical lens and a new condenser lens with refined refraction, allowing for a slimmer body while keeping a sufficiently long eye point. Its high-contrast viewfinder information display uses organic EL display elements, making it easier to read even under bright sunlight.

* 50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1.

Powerful AF in the dark and more compositional freedom

The D850’s powerful 153-point AF system — the same acclaimed technology used in the flagship D5 — delivers over 130% of the D810’s frame coverage, with 99 cross sensors offering powerful detection. Thanks to a Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module, developed to keep noise to an absolute minimum, the central point functions at -4 EV* and other focus points at -3 EV*. Accurate AF is possible in challenging low-light or low-contrast situations — a great asset for landscape photographers shooting in the hours when light is scarce, such as at sunrise, and especially useful for capturing nighttime scenes.

* At ISO 100 and 20/68F.

Simplified adjustment for more accurate focus

Accurate AF is crucial to take full advantage of the D850’s high pixel count. To ensure focusing accuracy, the D850’s auto AF fine-tune makes subtle adjustments for each type of lens you use. The simplified process involves achieving focus in live view and letting the camera automatically acquire, then store the AF tuning value.

Accurate manual focus confirmation

Many landscape photographers prefer to use manual focus for macro shots, such as when shooting at wide apertures like f/1.4 or f/2.8 with a shallow depth of field. The D850’s focus peaking display makes it easier to confirm manual focus during live view, including when zooming. The camera detects the scene’s highest-contrast edges — meaning they are in focus — and highlights them in a designated colour. You can choose to display highlights in red, white, yellow or blue, according to your subject’s own colouration, and adjust between three levels of detection sensitivity.

Greater convenience in the field

When you encounter a subject that just cries out to be shot from a creative angle, but don’t have access to an HDMI monitor, the D850’s smooth, tilting LCD monitor gives you the flexibility you need. It has the most extensive touch functionality, including menu and P button menu operation, found in any Nikon D-SLR camera to date, bringing a new level of convenience and causing less unwanted operational noise than button operation.

Rich image information for easy post-production editing

If you plan a video creation workflow that includes image enhancement in post-production, shooting in Flat Picture Control gives you the room you need to manipulate the original footage and achieve your preferred look. This option features a near-straight tone curve, which allows you to acquire as much information as possible — including subject colours, brightness and texture. It enables effective colour grading using simple adjustments of the tone curve, without requiring technical knowledge of video log. Even if you are new to video, Flat Picture Control will amaze you with its creative potential and ease of use.

Shoot for extended periods without worry

The D850 allows you to concentrate on shooting without having to worry about battery life. The camera can shoot up to approx. 1840 still images from a single charge of an EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, thanks to its energy-efficient power circuit and EXPEED 5 image-processing engine. 

The camera can shoot up to approx. 70 minutes of video from a single charge of an EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, thanks to its energy-efficient power circuit and EXPEED 5 image-processing engine. 

Key features

• 45.37MP back side illuminated sensor
• Tilting 3.2-inch LCD touchscreen
• Expeed 5 processor
• 32-102,400 ISO
• Weather sealed
• Ultra-high definition 4K video
• Silent shooting
• Long battery life
• Focus stacking
• 153 point AF system
• Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
• Dual SD card slots
• Weights approx. 915g body only

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What's in the box?

• 1x Nikon D850 Body
• 1x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• 1x Battery Charger
• 1x Fluorine-Coated Finder Eyepiece
• 1x USB Cable
• 1x HDMI/USB Cable Clip
• 1x Strap
• 1x Body Cap

FAQs

What memory cards are compatible with the Nikon D850?

The D850 features dual slots for XQD and UHS-II SD cards, enabling rapid reading and writing of the vast data generated from its high-pixel-count image sensor. It also offers a variety of storage options, including the ability to store the same data on two cards for instant backup and recording RAW and JPEG simultaneously onto separate cards.

What battery grip is compatible with the Nikon D850?

The Nikon D850 is compatible with the Nikon MB-D18 Multi-Battery Grip, which uses the Li-ion EN-EL18B rechargeable battery.