In the last couple of years, Nikon has tried to push for the adoption of full-frame cameras for advanced users and professionals and leave the crop-sensor cameras such as the D3000 and D5000 series for less demanding consumers.

Where does one start It does so many things incredibly well. This isn't an upgrade to the D810 (which I own), but a completely different beast. Nikon has had built-in time-lapse for a long time. In the D850 it has brought it to new heights. It shoots 8k and 4k video.

Whether you're shooting weddings, landscapes, portraits, action or wildlife, the D850 won't leave you wanting. A much more versatile proposition than the D810 (and its closest rivals for that matter), the D850 is a brilliant DSLR, and perhaps the most well-rounded camera we've ever tested.

Potential for large and detailed images; Sophisticated and proven AF system; Large and bright viewfinder; 19.4MP DX crop mode; Epic battery life

More expensive than D810; Live View focusing speed behind rivals; SnapBridge still clunky

The Nikon D850 is an excellent DSLR which is hard to find fault with. It delivers the best overall performance with an impressive combination of high-resolution and speed thanks to its 46 megapixels BSI-CMOS sensor and fast EXPEED 5 processor that deliver full-resolution images at 7 FPS and even up...

Superb dynamic-range; Excellent detail capture; Good colors accuracy; Reliable White-Balance; Ultra-fast and sensitive autofocus system; Highly responsive; Ultra-short black-out; Flexible self-timer and exposure delay; Built-in OVF shutter; Illuminated controls; Manual focus assist direction...

Metering still imperfect; Higher per-pixel noise; OVF Level hard to see; Bizarre Auto ISO; Live-View still mostly not Exposure-Priority; Demanding on lenses; Flex in LCD hinge; Asymmetric memory-cards slots; Pricey

Without a doubt, those who described the Nikon D850 as a game changer were not lying. It’s one of the most sophisticated cameras on the market. While hailed as a great camera for landscape photographers, it is also suitable for many other genres of photography as well.

The D850 is easily Nikon's most versatile DSLR to date. Offering a new 45MP sensor, faster processor and an improved weather-sealed body, the D850 is comfortable, highly customizable and able to photograph pretty much whatever you want to throw at it.

Class-leading resolution; Excellent dynamic range; Very good high ISO performance; Very fast AF and burst shooting; Durable weather-sealed body; Improved ergonomics; Touchscreen; Dual card slots; 4K video

Live view/video mode still uses sluggish contrast-detect AF; Viewfinder only tests at ~98% coverage; No 4K at 60p; 30-minute video clip limit; Focus peaking not supported with 4K

Amazing camera; Expensive, but worth every penny; The time lapse movie feature is incredible at stitching together your images without ever leaving the camera to go into a video editor like premiere pro; It's a crop master, allowing you to zoom close into images with them still being very useable.

Nothing bad about this camera, it's the best technology out right now for photography; I guess the one thing I didn't like so much was the screen, because it doesn't swivel out like other models, like the Nikon D5300 where you can turn it around to record and see yourself.

Ordered Amazon Warehouse (slightly used - cosmetic marks) camera body to save $300 - next day delivery, signature required - showed up the next day, dropped at front door, by the time I got to the door the driver was getting back in his car at the end of the driveway!

works well! JL

All of the 5 star reviews couldn't be more correct. I have been a faithful owner of Nikon cameras forever and this one is light years above my previous camera. The clarity of the random photos is phenomenal! I must admit, it will take a while to learn what all I can do with this D850.