Nikon wetted the appetite of many photographers earlier this year with news that it was working on a follow-up to its high-resolution full-frame D810 in the form of the D850. When the wraps finally came off the D850, it struck up a similar level of hype to the company's announcements of its high...

Sensor resolves exceptionally fine detail; Super-fast autofocus and silent shooting in Live View; Inherits AF toggle from D500 for fast AF point positioning; Impressive battery life with EN-EL15a battery

Lacks on-chip phase detection AF in Live View; Touchscreen doesn't allow users to adjust key exposure settings; SnapBridge connectivity requires improvement

Perhaps one of the most anticipated camera releases of 2017 has been the D810 successor, the Nikon D850. Nikon's high resolution camera body shook up the industry once again, this time with a strong punch, making the Nikon D850 the most versatile DSLR on the market.

The D850 is Nikon's highest resolution DSLR to date, boasting a new 45.7 Megapixel full-frame sensor, coupled with the flagship D5's 153-point AF system, and fast burst shooting at 7fps, boost-able to 9fps with the optional battery grip.

On paper the Nikon D850 seems to good to be true. This full-frame DSLR camera is no modest refresh of the already impressive Nikon D810 , it's an overhaul. It's fast in every way. Its high-resolution sensor competes with the best - even medium format cameras - given the 45-million-pixel arrangement.

Excellent dynamic range; high-resolution and sharp detail (in the right hands); new silent shooting mode; large viewfinder; vibrant and responsive tilt-angle touchscreen LCD; insanely good battery life; Nikon's best AF system; improved handling and build quality

No built-in flash; AF in Live view mode is slow; especially in low light; xpensive once all extras are included

The Nikon D850 is the first DSLR that truly fits both speed and resolution in the same camera.

45.7-megapixel full-frame sensor renders excellent detail, Speedy 153-point autofocus system, 7 fps burst mode; 9 fps with battery grip, Sturdy, weather-sealed design, 4K video and 1080p slow-motion

Live-view autofocus is slower; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection isn't always reliable; Pricey

What a significant camera this has turned out to be in Nikons line of excellent bodies. Not only is it right up there with the few medium format cameras still on the market on DXOMark (granted, Sony has shown a strong performance on the list as well) The Nikon D850 scores 100 points. But...

A dependable beast of a full-frame camera that should be top of the wishlist for pros and enthusiastic amateurs alike

Super high-res sensor capable of incredible detail; Burst mode makes it good for action too; Weatherproof and extremely well built; Incredibly crisp optical viewfinder; Silent shooting mode is a useful extra

Centred focus points sometimes means recomposing; XQD cards are expensive

If you’re need pro-friendly features and can stomach the price tag, the Nikon D850 is the best DSLR you can buy today. It has a ton of fantastic features that will appeal to anyone who’s looking for a workhorse of a camera that can shoot in pretty much any situation, be it landscapes or fast action. Negatives are few and far between. Using XQD and SD cards may be disappointing to those who already have a stack of CF cards, plus XQD cards are expensive - but they are so fast, it’s worth it if you need ultimate speed. Having the focus points clustered around the centre is sometimes a little annoying as you have to focus and recompose, but that’s something which is common to pretty much all DSLRs. While it may not be able to compete with the Sony A9 when it comes to fast frame rates, a very capable AF system and a range of other features mean that for those who already shoot Nikon, this is a dream upgrade. The D850 is also much cheaper than the Sony A9, while Nikon’s range of lenses remains (for now at least) much more versatile.

Super high-res sensor capable of incredible detail; Burst mode makes it good for action too; Weatherproof and extremely well built; Incredibly crisp optical viewfinder; Silent shooting mode is a useful extra;

Centred focus points sometimes means recomposing; XQD cards are expensive;

Super high-res sensor capable of incredible detail; Burst mode makes it good for action too; Weatherproof and extremely well built; Incredibly crisp optical viewfinder; Silent shooting mode is a useful extra;

Centred focus points sometimes means recomposing; XQD cards are expensive;

If you're need pro-friendly features and can stomach the price tag, the Nikon D850 is the best DSLR you can buy today.