I finally own a Nikon D850. Worth it in 2022?
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I finally bought the D850 after damaging the D7200, but am I happy with my purchase?
So what's the backstory behind this video?
Well, I’m a Landscape photographer, based in the UK, searching for interesting locations, mainly around the UK, but also travelling further afield. I endeavour to make all of my videos as interesting as possible, with editing skills I've picked up over the years, also with adding music to match the mood of the locations and images. Using a basic set up, consisting of my DJI Osmo Action, my Mavic Pro Drone (although not all the time) and either my trusty Nikon D850 or my Nikon D7200 cameras, for the images.
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Many Thanks.
Ben McDonald
I'm potentially buying a used d850 and a 14-24 in a few hours!!
It'll compliment the d500 which I use for action and underwater photography
Edit: damn, I just came home with one 😂
Congrats!
You'll love the D850 even though I might sell mine in the month ahead (now shooting Z9). It's an absolutely brilliant DSLR.
Although I have a couple of Z cameras and a Z9 on order - My D850 bodies are still my go-to cameras.
Z cameras are fun but a D850 gets the job done quickly and reliably - its probably the best DSLR ever made.
When using Z cameras I miss all the illuminated buttons of the D850.
Hello Roy: From AP STUDIOS to Ben McDonald, we meet again on TH-cam.
Roy, not going to argue the D850 experience as I own one and love it. I've been shooting the Z9 for 4 months. I'm not sure what you shoot, but if your needs and experience are anything like mine, you might not pick up your D850 again (after getting the Z9). My D850 might have to go up for sale as I haven't used it but once (because I wanted to shoot the Nikkor 180mm D f/2.8 lens using AF (not manual focus). So if you own a number of screw drive lenses, you will probably still want to keep the D850 till the mirrorless lens lineup rounds itself out. There still isn't any mid range portrait lenses on the Z roadmap (i.e. natives Z 105mm f/1.4 or 1.2, 135mm f/1.4 or 1.8, 200mm f/1.8 or f/2, 300mm f/2.8). Hope you get your camera soon. I'll be looking for your experience once you have it in hand.
your D850 bodies? you got more then 1 D850? would love to get one, then i would sell more photos and then i send you the money..
As others have mentioned, I too love my D850. Had it going on three years now and if I had to make the choice all over again, it would be the D850. Nice shots by the way Ben!
Thank you so much, yeah, I certainly have no regrets. Thank you so much for watching, really glad you enjoyed it.
D850 is by far the best camera i have owned. Bought a z6ii, but the D850 is still my favourite.
The Z6ii is an amazing camera but for the price, the D850 had the leading edge. Glad you like yours.
Please how is the focus speed? I intend to use it for weddings.
Very interesting vlog, I enjoyed watching it, and we’ve all done the long wait for new gear, always exciting. Loved the comment “because I wanted it” to sum up why you bought the D850. I think we get caught up by the continuous drum beating by TH-camrs for mirrorless and forget what our dslrs can actually do. Some great images on this vlog, look forward to seeing some more. 💯
Thank you so much Tom, really appreciated. Yeah I agree so much, DSLR's have so much to give. It's funny, these same people that drum on about mirrorless will be the ones that tell you 'it's not all about the gear'. Thanks again mate and all the best.
Indeed! Great comment Tom! 👍✌🏻
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography I love this reply to Tom, Ben! Spot on! I can still get great images with my old D700 Fx, and D300 DX Camera! They were ‘State of the Art’ back in their day. Of course technology marches on, and newer cameras are going to benefit from that. People get caught up in ‘chasing that perfect camera,’ whilst not concentrating on just trying to improve their picture taking ability. Peace!
@@georgedavall9449 Thank you Tony, yeah I love shooting on the D7200, I love taking it out with the knowledge that it's not worth a fraction of the price of the D850, yet the images, I have to say are just as good. Both the D700 & D300 are great cameras too. I used the D300 a while ago and loved it.
Tom, I can't argue the continuous "drum beating of TH-camrs" for mirrorless (PS I'm a drummer). I know what you are referring to, but I don't believe people using DSLRs like the D850, D5, D500, D3, D700 etc or similar Canon models actually forget what they can do. Doesn't mean we don't love them either. I had a list of 30 features Nikon Mirrorless would have to offer me to move to mirrorless. Must haves for me included: Better faster more accurate AF, a blackout free shooting experience, silent shooting without rolling shutter or banding, deep buffer, long battery life, excellent EVF experience, high frame rate, useable video AF, smaller file sizes, programable buttons, sensor shield to protect from dust/sand/dirt with lens changes in bad environments, excellent glass. The Z9 hit 28 of the 30 things I was looking for, but now (and after firmware 2.0 upgrade in two days) will offer things I couldn't have imagined. Usable banks. Astro photography settings (i.e. Starlight mode - improving the ability to focus down to -8eV, and warm colors - red - saving your night vision), frame rates of 30 to 120 fps - which I've used for creative purposes, now pre-capture, setting 4 different pre-set focus points on your telephoto glass to quickly get your focus on 4 different areas (i.e. home plate, 3rd base, pitchers mound), accurate human, animal eye detect that is accurate and maintained. Again, if you need these features as I do, then I went there because I needed it, not cause TH-camrs pushed me there (nor because I forgot what my DSLR could do). I went there more because of what my D850 DSLR could not do.
Good stream, waiting for a sale here in the US with battery grip for $2500.00. Best DSLR ever made-still have D810 and D7200, always wanted D4s which I finally acquired-great camera as well.
Thank you so much. Oh I was so tempted with the D4, but I had to go with the original plan.
Don't overlook used gear. I managed to snag a used D850 in mint condition with only 7700 clicks on the shutter (verified) along with a Nikon MB-D18 grip, 3 Nikon batteries, a charger and a few arca style camera frames (one each for use with and without the grip) All for $2600 off of Ebay. With people selling off their D850's and other Nikon bodies to go mirrorless deals can be had.
A straightforward video without any messing around. I’ve just swapped my second 810 for an 850 and so far it’s living up to its expectations. I think it’s fair to mention I also have Z6ii’s with a few Z lenses but the 850 is my go to for the studio and events. For me I find it more reliable to use than the mirrorless.
Thank you so much Steve, I never really thought of reliability, possibly because I’ve never had an issue, apart from physical damage caused by my clumsy actions, but I guess when you’re doing this as a career, you need it to be really reliable. Thanks for your comment Steve.
Great vlog Ben, I have been thinking about the D850 instead of the Z7 for all the same reasons, glad you are pleased with it, and well done on the repair
Thank you so much Jon, I can't speak for the Z7, I'm sure it's amazing, but the D850, you won't regret it. Thanks for watching Jon and all the best.
I have one for sale! @john musgrave
"Because it's the one I wanted." Sounds like a good reason to me. I've been shooting Nikon for 30+ years and my first FF DSLR was the D750 (which I still have). I purchased a D850 in December 2019 because Nikon had a sale, dropping the price by $500 US and they threw in the Battery Grip (a $400 option) for free. At the time, I was not impressed with Nikon's first generation Z6s and 7s due to short battery life, one memory card and no battery grip. While the second gen. versions corrected some of those issues, I am still not persuaded that I need a mirrorless body. Should I make that transition, I will purchase the FTZ II adapter as I have a LOT of F mount glass.
Personally, I think you made a great decision and don't ever let anyone cause you to second guess that decision. The D850 is and will remain the finest DSLR ever produced.
Thanks for this video and I am now a subscriber.
Sorry for the late reply Paul, I didn't notice your comment, thank you so much. Yeah the D850 is working well and certainly helping me push my photography on so much. I'm sure the mirrorless is amazing but for now, I can't think of a reason to get one. Thanks again Paul and all the best.
Paul Connors, the adapted F-mount lenses work great. I have Sigma Art, a Nikon F1.4 Prime, the 24-70 F2.8G and a Tokina wide angle… every one of them works better than on my D750 and the IBIS helps a lot. My .02 is that the AF is great also but I don’t know if I love the electronic viewfinder as much as the optical… I do like it but it’s never ready when I am…
@Paul Connors: Is the D850 really the finest DSLR? I thought the D5 is even better?
@@frankt9279 Nope, 2X the MP in the D850 and in a smaller body (even with the grip attached). The D5 is great for Sports and fast action but not so great for general photography. The D6 was not that much of an improvement and probably should have been branded as a "D5S."
@@gingrai00 I heard that getting accustomed to an EVF vs. an OVF takes some adjustment. I think that when I do transition, that it'll probably be right to the Z9 or perhaps a Z8 if Nikon brings one out with some pared down specs and an equal or better sensor.
Given that Canon just came out with 2 new APS-C sensor bodies (i.e. the R7 and R10), I think Nikon will have to follow suit. Plus, a lot of wildlife shooters are lamenting the discontinuance of the D500. Nikon will probably have to fill that gap with something. However, the question remains "what will that something be?"
I loved my Nikon D850 but swapped to the Z7 simply because of weight. I am up in the Snowdonia mountains most weekends and carrying a D850 with a 70-200mm was murder.
One thing I absolutely love about the D850 is the ability to crop in without much detriment to the final image. I had a similar start to yourself: D3300 - d7000 - D750 - d850 and now the Z7. You will definitely not regret your new purchase.
Nice images BTW. I love low-light photography.
Thank you so much. Yeah I'm sure the Z7 is a lot lighter but I never go light with there rest of the gear. I must say though I was tempted to go for the Z7. Yeah the cropping available on the 850 looks very adjustable. Thanks again and all the best.
oh yes the weight problem. had the same with my old 5d. i wanted to switch to a used nikon d850 several times, but the weight problem didnt get better and i bought an m43 to solve it
How much lighter would the z7 be with the same style lens? I can't imagine it being much lighter than the d850? Carrying it on your shoulder is an annoyance but in a backpack it's pretty decent no?
@@sinetwo With my D850 I used a Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 and the pair are pretty heavy but with the Z7 I bought the Nikkor 24-70mm f/4 and the pairing is considerably lighter. With other stuff in the backpack I much prefer the new smaller set up. As I mentioned when hiking up the Snowdonian mountains it is a no brainer to go lighter and smaller.I also had a Tamro70-200mm G2 lens and have replaced that with the Nikkor 24-200mm which is very light - you need to give up a little bit of quality as the Tamron lens is sensational but the Nikkor 24-200mm is pretty good too.
Hi, great photos Ben.
I just ordered my D850 today. I’m so excited!
Thank you so much. Oh I really hope
You enjoy it, it’s an amazing camera. 👍
Me too❤❤❤❤ cant wait🤩🤩
I recently bought my first Nikon, a like new low click D850. I do love it and even though I want a full frame mirrorless as well I can't see me ever getting rid of the D850.
Oh, I think you speak too soon Grasshopper. How often do you play your vinyl records, CDs, of shoot film anymore? I'm not knocking it if you do, just saying it's a bit premature to say you can't see yourself ever selling your D850. I love the camera and I'm having a hard time parting with mine, but the market and the use of the Z9 (and lack of use of the D850) has changed my mind. This upcoming firmware update 2.0 (MASSIVE) might just seal the deal on my D850. I never thought I would sell it, but here I am.
damn, a D850 as your first? You're off to an amazing start! I'm jealous haha. I was shooting an event last night and I was talking to another photographer there and we were still gushing about how good the D850 still is.
Great images, hell spectacular images. I use the 850 myself and couldn't be happier. I call it my beast, and it is fitting. Thanks for taking us along.
Great video, I too went from a D7200 to D850, I toyed with going Z7 but I really wanted the D850 plus I had the F lenses, the D850 is a great camera, you won’t regret it. Great stuff 👍
Thank you so much, yeah so far so good, Been out with it today and every time I'm so impressed with what it can do. Thanks again mate.
Enjoyable video Ben with cracking images Yes very good buy Ben superb Camera. I thought about buying it but in the end i bought the Nikon Z711 with 3 lenses and the converter so i can use my old lenses if i want. I am still getting use to it but very happy with image quality i just need to get better at processing them. Glad you mended your D7200. I still got mine and the D810. Thank you for sharing and all the best Ben.
Thank you so much John. Yeah I was tempted but the price on the D850, I couldn’t resist, and with my current track record on destroying cameras, the D850 might be a safer bet😄.
Thanks again mate and all the best. 👍
Ben!!!! You are so right!!!! Photography is all about waiting! Great video! I saw myself on your excellent video!!!
Thank you so much Sammy. Really, where abouts?
Ben!
I have a D7200 it has been my only camera for the last 6 years and have been saving for a D850...I CAN'T WAIT to get one!!
great review and FIRE photos man!
Thank you so much Matt. Oh I’m sure you’ll love the D850, it’s amazing, all the best mate.
This was us today!!! 😅❤️ D850 for photography and for now a Sont Zv-E10 for video.
Hi Ben
Like other comments here I absolutely loved the D850 and would recommend it to anyone. But, being of a certain age now, for landscape work I started to leave stuff at home rather than carry the camera and a bagfull of lenses. So I bit the bullet and sold most of the gear going instead for the Z7II and three f4 zooms to again keep the weight down. In total saving nearly 2kg.
Though I'm pleased with the Z7II I do miss those illuminating buttons!
Enjoy the D850 it's still a stunning camera.
Thank you so much William, wow that is one heck of a weight saving and I was tempted to step over the 850 to go mirrorless, but at this stage and the price, I couldn't give it up. Thanks again mate and all the best.
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography No problem. If you're ever in Lymm again give me a shout.
Thanks Ben. Quite informative. I’m curious as to which lens you have in this video of yours.
Pleased for you Ben. Excellent images from Blackpool. Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much Glenn, all the best and Merry Christmas
Love the video felt like hanging out with a friend on a shoot . I currently have a d700 (awesome colours) and a d7200 but as you stated the d850 that sensor is next level . Have a great weekend .
Thank you so much Ron, that means a lot, so glad you feel that way. All the best.
Ben thank you for your honest review…
Yes the D850 is “old tech” but it just works. I’ve been shooting a D700 for twelve years and have wanted a D800 ever since I first heard of that iteration. Now that the D850 is becoming so affordable I’m again thinking seriously of purchasing one. Not as a replacement, but as an additional tool in my bag…
Subscribed as well.
Thank you Hugh, really appreciated. The D850 is an amazing camera, 6 months on and I’m still loving it, although there are a couple of things the body could do better, but the image quality is remarkable. I’m sure you’ll really enjoy it if you purchase one.
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography just ordered, it’ll be here next week. I still need to research memory cards etc and probably plan for some computer storage upgrades.
Awesome mate, hope you like it, I’ve kept with the standard SD card and that works well.
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography good advice for my early adventures, keep it simple as I can always add redundancy.
@@hughwolfe1176 jalous i am. i want to replace my D7000
Just got a Nikon D850 Body brand new in 2022 and it’s the best camera investment I’ve ever made! Just couldn’t get rid of my beloved D3S and D7100 with a collection of 28 manual and auto focus lenses to go to Z series Mirrorless and new lenses. Getting the D850 was the right choice with the amount of F mount lenses I have. The best feature for me is the focus peaking and the sharp results I get with 1980’s manual focus glass. Taken Some amazing pics with my 20mm F3.5 manual focus and my 135mm F2.8. Best portraits ever with my 105mm F2 DC and 180mm F2.8! I won’t be selling my F mount glass and will only go Nikon Mirrorless if they build a body with a screw drive AF adapter.
I have been swaying between the D850 and the R5, but always drift back to the D850 (for wildlife). I would anticipate buying one over Easter in the hope of some deals before the prices go up again.
I am curious David, why do you always sway back (I assume this is in a decision of which to buy) between the D850 (DSLR) and mirrorless Canon R5 for wildlife? Both amazing cameras. Now I'm a Nikon wildlife/sports/action photographer and moved from the D850/D500 to Z9. Without getting into the weeds, I can't go back (to the D850). I shoot with a number of Canon R5/R3 shooters and Sony a1/a9ii shooters. We swap shooting experiences from time to time and I've used their a1s and R3/R5s a bit. They all have their good and bad points. Just depends on your needs. What is funny is that the Canon (more than Sony) peeps have been ogling the Z9 when I go out like it was a rare bird never seen in these here parts. So Nikon, for the first time in 4 to 5 years, is getting some street cred. With the recent 800mm f/6.3 S, VR, PF lens weight and price it's been interesting. I would say to you (and you likely already know this) don't just consider the camera and price of the body, because you'll spend more on glass etc in the long run so consider the entire experience and echo system. Good luck with your decision.
Just caught this. Wonderful photos with the D850. Guess they weren’t lying about that dynamic range! And what colors! Am considering moving to full frame and the D850 now.
Great video yet again Ben , and as for your so called level of photography as you stated in the vid ,,,,,It's up there with the best of them mate !!!!! and i watch a whole lot of toggy videos... Well done mate !!!
Thank you so much Robert, that is high praise indeed, really nice to hear. Thanks again and all the best.
Amen to your video. I have this camera and love it. With the FX lenses I have, I do not see the need to change to mirrorless. I also have a D700 and D3s that I like. I had a D7200 but opted for the D500 now. Great images, Ben!
Thank you so much Ed, really appreciated. Yeah I think the mirrorless option really isn’t needed that much.
Thanks again mate and all the best. 👍
Cracking video. I’ve only recently got my D850 and I love it. I mainly shoot aviation, but want to get into some landscape photography as well. Your shots of Blackpool were fantastic and really show the superb dynamic range of the D850 👌🏻📷
FANTASTIC pics yet again..... loved the vlog :)
Thank you so much Catherine, really appreciated.
Hi there Ben,
Ryan here from Cornwall 👍 very informative review and those images looking impressive. Can I just ask where did you buy that bronze attachment for the camera? 🤔 I'm looking to get a D850 also. Thanks in advance.
Thank you so much, yeah it’s “3 legged thing, L bracket” be careful on your tripod head though as they don’t all fit it, I ended up using the 3 legged thing head too.
I agree with the Nikon ergonomics being good to use. I doubt I would switch to a different brand.
Thank you, yeah, that's the main reason I kept with the brand. Thanks for watching, all the best.
What a fantastic video. Loved your style. I have just bought a D850 and waiting for it to arrive. Currently I shoot D800 had it since new and never let me down. Never had a backup camera after shooting loads of weddings and family’s and now mainly sports since 2013. I dropped it in 2017 and cracked the case and it’s never missed a beat although I had to get a battery grip because I could not get a battery in or out of the original body. It is an Absolute bombproof camera. I find it hard to believe you only have 1.4 subscribers. You have another one now. I also loved your photos of Blackpool. I am off to watch some more of your videos. Thanks for uploading and see you in the next one. All the best. Adrian
Great vid! My d700 bit the dust 6 months after Nikon stopped supporting repairs :( ready to get back into shooting again, have a d850 on order. Love the dslr cams the best, but the biggest reason I chose dslr over the z series..... glass. Got too much glass that won't work on the Z cams.. the z cams also feel so light, its weird going from a cam that feels like a battle weapon.. haha! Looking forward to the 850.. thanks for the great vid.
I've saw other people take pictures with the Nikon D850 and now from you. That camera is great for stills.
Great video. Been wanting to add a second camera to my d750 but was debating if I should go mirrorless..... .. and I think this video helped seal the decision. I am just not sold on the mirrorless yet..
Thanks again.. beautiful shots too!
Depends on your budget, what you like or need to shoot, and what you're looking for out of the experience. I've shot the Nikon D700, D850, D500, and now the Z9 (for 4 months). For what I do and shoot, I haven't picked up the D850 in 4 months but once (and I love that camera). While the future is mirrorless for now, people still love film, vinyl - records, and reading books (on paper). Go to your local camera store and see if they will let you shoot with a few mirrorless models vs D850. I'd be happy to relate my experience, but I'm not sure it's relevant to your needs.
Watching this while anxiously waiting on my lightly used D850 and host of lenses from MPB. One more day. Had the top of the line Fuji cameras, but I just couldn't get the D850 out of my head. So, sold the XH2s and all my Fuji branded lenses and taking a chance on the camera of my dreams. Mirrorless just isn't what I want to shoot with all the time. Hoping it makes me as happy as I think it will. Cheers
Loved the start Ben. Cracking images throughout especially the one at 15:18 of the steps, the tower and the new ride. D850 was always out of my price range but the Z6 I use now is quite a weight saving compared to my D750. Only issue now is a new partner that has caught the bug and I'm lugging my mirrorless gear around and my old D750 and F Mount glass and two tripods! She gets to walk the dog. Think I'm going wrong here somewhere:)
Thank you so much mate. Blimey, that will be a decent amount of weight to lug around too. I was tempted with the Z6 but I've always wanted the 850, just need to get out with it more now, once the christmas build up has gone. Thanks again mate, all the best.
Another great video. Hope you enjoy the 850….looking forward to the next one.
Thank you so much Dave, Really appreciated.
Haha superb great start to the Vlog , new camera day is always like that lol .. as for the Camera , it's a world class bit of kit isn't it. known as the best Dslr ever made .. Mine has the same sensor and i love all of those 45.7 megapixels lol .. looking forward to seeing more shots with it mate and i know where to go now if i want a quickfire camera repair lol..
Thanks Ray, really appreciated. Yeah it's amazing, that sensor is the key. Haha, I wouldn't think about working on anybody else's camera, it was a pure fluke I got it back together, I don't think I've sweated so much sitting down! All the best mate.
Hi Ben what sort of lens did you use in this video? I own D850 myself and I am a big fan of a wide lens. :)
I used the 14 to 24 f1.8 Nikon lens for most of the shots but also the 24 to 70 f1.8 too
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography thank you for your answer much appreciated :)
Great video and pictures, Ive still got the nikon d700
Thank you so much Allan, glad you liked it. I've never used the D700 but believe it was a fine camera.
Still a great camera! I will not part with mine!
Do tell about the cage you have your 850 in! Please! Thanks!
That's the L bracket from 3 legged thing, it's used to switch the camera from Landscape to Portrait easier on the tripod, well worth it!
I am shooting wedding with 2x610 with last 10 years, I also own z5, z6, & z6ii for my video work. Yesterday I got chance to shoot birthday party event with Z Cameras, the focus speed is not fast as DSLR I miss quite few shot specially in low light, I was decided to go mirrorless but I don't feel comfortable with mrrorless so I am planning to buy nikon d850 very soon for wedding events. Your video really help me out. Thanks.
Hi Ben, great video. I have been a nikon shooter for more than 10 years and still happy shooting with nikon camera. D850 is a great camera, especially I cannot afford nikon single digit camera right now…The buttons and operating Nikon D850 is excellent and when we talk about quality is always superb. I have not been try d850 with new Nikon lens collections… hope you will have a review on that. Cheers from Indonesia.
Looking at videos on D850 to see if it is still a popular camera in 2022. I paid full price a few years ago...then lost my beautiful studio and I had to rethink my situation. I never stopped loving this camera...it has spoiled me as I dont want to pick up my 2 Nikon DFs very much. I shoot portraits and mostly dancers in the studio and at performances..fast action no flash setting iso to 3200 shutter 1/320 low light...I make my own prints and they look good in 13x19...I still forget about the touch screne! Anyway I love this camera...its practically a medium format instrument...I cant switch to mirrorless. This is probably my last camera...but always buying grids, modifiers etc etc!!! I enjoyed seeing you wake up to coffee and going out on your adventure...soooo different than my life here in NYC...some of the soul kicked out but trying to bounce back...I have a shoot tomorrow in my smaller space. Ready to go with the D850!
A bit of a more recent reaction on this video. Years ago I started with the D7000, later on I bought the D750 which I still use a lot. Recently I bought a second hand D800 as backup camera. Do I buy a D850? I don't know. I'm more of a portrait photographer and occasionly landscape. But thanks for the video. Maybe later on I'll still buy a D850 🙂
Thank you so much. Honestly the D850 is hoot in all areas, I’ve recently done some portraits and it worked a treat. You certainly won’t regret a D850. 👍
I stayed with you Ben. I enjoyed the video. Your compositions are breathtaking, especially the scenes at night. It is clear the D-850 brings you joy. Like you, I had to wait for a price drop. I also purchased the refurbished D-850 to justify the purchase relative to my budget. My first dSLR purchase, coming from point and shoot, was the D-40, then the D-700, which quite frankly, made me giggle like a school boy when I unboxed it and considered the heft of that camera compared to the D-40. And now, the D-850. I just touched the tip of the iceberg in understanding and using all the features. I have a modest collection of lenses and purchased pro glass earlier this year to complement the stately D-850. Thanks for your video.
Great to see you rocking the D850 Ben. Can I add my scenario to the discussion.....
I’m just about to sell my D750, D800 & D850 and most of the F mount glass and get a Z6ii & Z7ii.
I shoot a mix of stills and video, and at 60 years of age, viewing the back screens now means putting strong reading glasses on and off, even just to read the menus.
With the mirror-less bodies I can view all of that in the viewfinder crystal clear, with no fiddling around with reading glasses. That alone is a game changer. Oh, and those Z lenses are O-so-sharp shooting wide open!
Happy shooting everyone.
Hello Ben. How good is the D850 in live-view mode, as I prefer to frame and focus using a rear LCD screen? ; thanks
Well done mate, great image,s. Could not live without the touch screen on my Olympus and yes you have to keep checking your focus point, no drama though takes second,s. It,s weight and size that matter to me, bought a Pen EPL5 as a backup, allmost pocketable, coupled with say the Lumix 20 MM F1.7, tiny and great quality. In low light 45MP, full frame has the advantage, I can boost the MP artificially, found it gives a terrible HDR look. Glad you have the camera you wanted, a happy man.
Thank you so much Steve. Yeah it looks to be doing a good job so far and yes very happy, cheers. Thanks again mate and all the best.
I just got a D850 as a higher resolution version of my D500. It if funny that they threw in the same orange 3-legged thing L-bracket. Makes it easy to differentiate the two cameras in my bag. lol
I owned a D810 and a D7100, which is basically a cropped version of the D810. I recently traded one of those toward a D850. I have about twenty F-mount lenses and just do not see going mirrorless with Nikon at this time or any time in the next few years. I have kept the D7100 even while also adding a D500. I use all of then about equally and they even compete with my Pentax K1 and Olympus OMD system. The D850 is without a doubt the best body I have used. I purchased it for about half of new cost and it had an unbelievable low shutter count of 357. It's a keeper for many years.
What L bracket is that that you have mounted to your D850? - From a fellow lover of the D850 (I have 2 of the D850s and love them both!)
It’s a 3 legged thing L bracket. 👍
You can lock out touch screen shutter release.
Not sure to buy a second hand D850 now, or wait for the Z8 which some are saying it wont arrive until sometime in 2023 ?
there's a product called Bondic which will seal that crack. its not expensive and its great for plastic repairs. great video and superb pictures
Thank you Peter, I'll get some order.
Enjoyed that mate. Love the sunset shots of the pier! Would love a D850 for the tilt screen alone! The D810 I shoot with always annoys me when I need to tilt the screen and can't! Like you say if you mirrorless your either buying an adapter which defeats the point or your selling everything to buy again, (I do look in awe at the Z9 though!) That is a lottery purchase though! 🤣🤣 look forward to the next one buddy!
Cheers Andy, really appreciated. Yeah the Z9 is really next level stuff but would be great to use. Thanks again mate, all the best.
Some quality shots there mate, love the new bridge at night, that reminds me I must get my disabled pass for the bridges (£5, per year I think) and Mersey Tunnels (Free) so I can get over the other side of the bridge a few times without paying all the time 🤣
Went to Blackpool not long ago but was already dark and I was with my wife, need to get there earlier and alone 🤣
Thanks Brian, you subsets at Blackpool can be pretty cool. Oh that's handy on the bridge front, makes it a lot cheeper. Thanks again mate, all the best.
congrats on the new camera!D7200 is my backup camera. Well over 100,000 shutter actuations and it still works. My workhorse is the D500 and Also lust after the D850. Not sure when / if I will go mirrorless. Hey, on the crack on the D7200, to ensure it remains waterproof, mix up a little epoxy glue and fill the crack. If you're more concerned about performance than looks, the epoxy filling the small crack will work just fine. I wouldn't use super glue because it won't fill the void the way the thicker 2 part epoxy would. It will look like "poo" but it will work. Good work on taking it apart and putting it back together. I never have problems taking things apart, it is the putting back together where I usually hit the wall.
Put a great lens on it and it will do anything you want. Unless your into video then the mirrorless cameras are the ticket.
Man, the D850 is still the BEST!!!!!
Yeah, it's certainly a great camera. Thanks for watching.
Thanks bro!! :-) I have been a Nikon user since the late 70's. I started out with the old Olympus OM-1 (had two). I sold one to purchase the old Nikon F2, which was a magnificent camera! Size of a tank, but very good. My first DSLR was the Nikon D100, and I still have it, and, it still works. I've had the D-70; D-200, than I got the magnificent and, at that time, fastest DSLR, the D3! I still have this one also, using it now as a matter of fact for black and white images. So yeah, now the Nikon D850. This is not an easy camera to beat. It is fantastic!! Good on you mate! Oh, by the way, I'm from Bermuda. Peace.
great bridge pics, especially the second one with its nice construction details
Thank you so much.
I have had mine for 2 years, it is the best. If it stops I will get another.
Hi Ben. I have just come across your video and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Congratulations on purchasing the D850 and for fixing the D7200.
As a D3000 user over the last 6 years I'm looking to get at least the D7000. The D7100 would be preferable as it would run the Nikkor 10-20mm lens for lightning shots.
I'm going to follow you on your journey and subscribe.
Thank you so much, sorry for the late reply, been a little crazy over Christmas and new year.
If you can stretch to the D7100, it’s would be worth it.
All the best and happy new year.. 👍
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography No worries. Cheers mate, and a happy new year to you and your family.
850 way better then the 750? i know 45 mp on d850, but what about iso ?
Hi, nice video - thanks for that. So I have a question: Where can I buy your L-bracket around the D850? Kind regards from Germany.
Thank you so much. Mine in a 3 legged thing L bracket, direct from their website would be the best option.
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography Thanks - I will have a look.
Ich habe ein l Bracket bei Amazon gekauft von Foto better, kostet 26 Euro, passt sehr genau und ist sehr leicht
@@walterpucher2120 Danke, kannst du es vielleicht verlinken? Ich habe da nur extrem teure gefunden.
Hi....good video..but i have queation....what is the difference btw the Nikon D850 and the D810??....more Pixels and tilt screen ???
Thank you for this wonderful video. A question: today is June 27, 2022. Here in the USA, the Nikon D850 body is being discounted $500. I have a D850 which I bought only last year in 2021. They say that there will be no new DSLR’s. Do you think it is a good idea to buy a second body as a back up? (I do not intend to go mirrorless but I do have a Zfc which I like a lot.) Cheers.
Atm, being a rugged dslr, its best choice but with penaltys of size / weight. In 10 years the Mirrorless expense will have dropped to similar dslr prices, prob. Z glass is said to be much better & lighter, compact. Z Cameras are great but built for outdoors & weather? I've got a D810 & D600 & both are very practical.
The price is coming down, and the D850 can be found used in excellent condition for very reasonable prices. It'd be a great upgrade from my D800, although it's no slouch with its 36.3 mp sensor..
The D850 isn’t a massive upgrade, from the D810, which I used to have, but that’s said, it’s proving a mighty camera.
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography True. O have the D800, so the 850's sensor is a lot better. Also, it focus stacks and the rear screen flips out. I can get down low, but getting up is a problem. So, the flipping screen would be a help. Plus, they are available used in like new condition at a significant reduction from retail now that the Z series is out. I can't afford a Z9, which is the only Z I'm interested in.
I’m considering the D850 over the z6ii or z7ii but I’m a photographer not a videographer. If I need video 4K I use my Sony A6400. I’m looking for landscapes shots and portraiture. Looks tempting!! Thanks nice video!!
I bypassed the 850 for the Z7 and the one major point for me over the 850 is silent photography.
Yeah, I'm sure that's a great point, if needed. with my type of photography, it isn't really needed. Hope you're enjoying the Z7. Thank you for the watch, all the best.
the d800 d810 is still relevant today the d850 is most definitely in 2022 and will be in another 10 year, people get to caught up in chasing the latest and newest cameras and chasing them every year like mobile phones...
I bought my D850 back in 2018 and I Love it. What I don't love about it is Nikon and their new software policy that doesn't work with the D850. No firmware update or support for N-Log for the D850, and No update on the NX-Tether support for the D850. NX-Tether works with the D6 and D780, and of course all the Z Series cameras. This is no way to treat loyal Nikon D850 camera owners. I have contacted them and of course, no response. The N-Log issue may be about the Nikon Sensor. But the NX Tether software is just negligence and a huge F.Y. to Nikon D850 camera owners who originally spent $3,200.00 when the D850 came out. How does Nikon do that? As you can see, I'm fuming over this one. You want to hear the worst part? Nikon NX-Tether actually detects, indicates that the camera is connected and then grays out D850 in the little pop-up window when you push the bright Yellow button. If that ain't spitting in someone's face, I don't know what is. So now I have go and spend $300.00 for reliable Tethering software from Capture One.
Great vid and pics ! I found this channel by typing in is the d850 with buying in 22. I’m looking to upgrade my d750. Like you Iv always wanted the d850 since it come out just couldn’t afford it. Just unsure to buy the d850 or go mirroless or wait! I suppose the main thing for me is image quality and the mirrorless z7s isn’t any better than the d850 for that they just come with video stuff which I wouldn’t use anyway.
Image quality from D850 is still right up there in top 3 or so. But the Z lenses from Nikon are absolutely worth switching to mirrorless for.
couldn't agree more Tony.
It’s actually still the number 1 DSLR, the only two cameras with slightly better scores are medium format and 2-3 times the price.
@@StochasticWolf It was also almost the last DSLR made hehe. But even if you don't filter for DSLR and look at all types, it is still top 3 or 4 with only medium formats in front of it.
Does it have remote control features
Well of course it is. Older cameras don't just stop being good just because some newer kit comes out. There still isn't another DSLR that can touch the D850.
Great camera had mine about 2 years. Good choice mate photos are on par with the mirror less.
I did something SO so so so stupid.... I Sold my D850 and lenses to "upgrade" to mirroless...... you have no clue how much I regrest my desicion. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING has the image quality and build quality of this amazing Beast. I will absolutley be buying it back soon.
This is not a serious title !!i still use 2 D700 cameras for paid work ,the D850 is an absolutely new camera
Love my D850!! Btw, after 3 years with my baby, I finally got battery grip and oh man! What a boost in performance... even with the after market grip setup.
You won't be let down with the D850. All 1.4 prime lens absolutely are amazing on this body!!!
Which 3rd party grip did you get?
@@sinetwo the Meike Mk -- it came with a remote also. Bought the Wasabi extended battery. Ordered it from Amazon.
I much prefer semi-pro DSLR bodies for their size, weight, design, and build quality; the WORST thing Cannon, Nikon, and Sony did was to deviate from the designs of DSLR cameras when it came to designing Mirrorless cameras; as they are very linear with hard edges; unlike the Nikon D850, D500, and Cannon EOS 5D MKIV which have curvy contours. I would also like manufacturers increase the weight and size of their Mirrorless cameras.
Think about this. A used Z6 is 1100 USD, then you need FTZ to use all my nikon lenses, 250, then i need a QXD 299. So no im at 1700usd, used a D850 is 1750 usd and i can use my lenses, and use an SD card. I use Black magic for video and i have a z6 but buying another didnt make sense when the 850 is bettet photo quality
Still want one, my old d200 is really showing its age. I’d get one in a heartbeat, but my mortgage says no.👍,
of course it is!!!!!!!
Thank you very much
I prefer for my Wildlife work the d850 all the time over the Z6 and Z7. Both cameras are not useable for fast moving subject, terrible autofocus, simply horrible. Even the new Firmware does not change this a lot. Waiting on the Z9!
I ma going to buy nikon d850
Hope you enjoy it, it’s an amazing camera
A very good post, it is always said only the Dslr death, but as is known death said live longer, I like my D 850 and will still use it for a very, very long time, I see no reason at all to bring up this hype of mirrorless, for a technique that is matured over decades, and I make with the best camera no better pictures if I can not use them, have no creativity, the picture still makes the person behind the camera that is the crucial thing in the first place
This is pretty much the best dslr existing today. Maybe Nikon will make a successor but how much better will it get. And maybe but more likely Nikon will continue making mirrorless cameras only.
Thank you, yeah looks like all brands will be going mirrorless.
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography yup, that is why I got a second D850😎
This thing is still $2700+ on Nikon site. $1500 used GOOD on KEH. Yikes. I’d just get a new Canon EOS R.
It is absolutely not worth it new at the current price point. So many better options. Throw $1,500 more and you even get a GFX50s II, which also has IBIS. If you find it used at a way cheaper price, then maybe….
And here's the problem, how much do you spend? Near double is out of my budget but if you can afford it why not spend more, then more and so on. Thanks for watching and all the best.
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography In the better options I am including the Z7 II, which if I’m not mistaken is only around $700 more. I would definitely not cheap out on this difference. Saving those $700 will take you 4 years back, in an industry that technologically is blooming the last couple of years.
Will D850 be a great tool for you for years to come? Absolutely yes. I just don’t think it’s a smart buy at this point in time. Unless bought used at a lower price of course! But in general prices don’t go down these days… Maybe chip shortage?
If it's good for David yarrow it's good for me
Old school??? What? So something 5 or 6 years old is "old school"? The old school in photography will be early 2000. And, in everyday life, 40 years ago. Nikon D850 is not old school. Mirrorless cameras have been around way over 6 years, so are they considered "old school"?
Once a newer replacement camera comes out then yes it’s considered old school, and not as old as camera from 2000 clearly, but I’m saying that it’s not cutting edge technology if you were considering buying one today.
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography Got you. What other new camera do you think is out there that would be better than the D850?
Hello I am from Soth Brazil
Oh no, a camera that was the absolute TOP of the line 4 years ago? It's probably completely useless and unusable by now, I can't imagine how it can even take pictures :P
Haha, yeah 4 years ago it was the top, still well worth it. Thanks for watching, all the best.
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography It's nice to see someone genuine who spends actual money on gear that actually serves a purpose of taking pictures. There's SO MANY photography related channels that are all about the latest and greatest gear as if it's cheap and as if the gear from 3-5-10 years ago can't do it's job anymore. Most of them don't mention that they get the gear for free or they are sponsored by manufacturers to say nice things about the gear they showcase.
I have nikond850 on the way
Really hope you enjoy it.
Coffee intros need to stop on TH-cam nowadays......
I guess each to their own, and with the beauty of being a creator, we can do what we like! But thanks for your comment, all the best.