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 😂
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.
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.
Hi there Ben, yes agreed, I bought my D850 about 2 years ago. Have I thought about upgrading ? No definitely not. It's a brilliant camera. All the best. Jason
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!
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.
"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…
@@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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Hi Ben, just discovered this video of yours. Great content en beautiful pictures. I am about to purchase a D850 myself, albeit second hand. Nice to see your positive spirit. Looking forward to more of your content! Kind regards, Pascal (Belgium)
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.
@@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.
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 👌🏻📷
I just got back from a photo shoot with my D850 that I bought last year. And I am captivated each time by the beauty of the images he brings out for me. I love this body, the best I've ever had, despite also having gone through the Zs.
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
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.
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.
Hi Ben, Congratulations on getting your D850. I too Have finally fulfilled my dream purchase about 6 Months ago and love the feel and quality. Thanks again for the post, Cheers from Brisbane Australia.
I picked up the D850 last year and loving it...with the exception of the Z9 the mirrorless series don't have the controls buttons like the D850. Best of luck with it and thanks for the video.
Agree with your comment, and the Z9 (if you are thinking about it) will blow your mind. It's the D850 (which I own) on steroids. With Firmware 2.0 coming out in two days, it's just sick for the type of work I do. The experience is so good, I can't see going back. The faster AF (even with f-mount glass and FTZii adapter), human/animal eye detect AF, increased FPS to 20, 30 (jpg) or 120 (11 mp jpg), black out free shooting (follow the action and shoot and never miss anything), silent shooting, smaller file sizes, excellent video AF, long battery life, no overheating, and I could go on. I'll give one example of just a creative shot difference: I put my girlfriend in an area that was backlit by the sun (she has long blond hair). Just for fun, testing the 120 fps and human eye detect AF, I had her flip her hair up from a bent over position over her head. I set the exposure so her face was properly exposed in camera (using the WYSIWYG EVF), then boom, had her do the flip facing the camera with her head. The moment her eye was visible the Z9 picked up and focused on her eye using the Nikon 105mm f/1.4 AT f/1.4 = again just a test pushing the AF system, and it nailed the shot the first time through. Now you could have captured this shot using any camera, but I'd argue that it would have likely taken many more attempts. The keeper rate on the Z9 is insane with 80 to 90 percent being acceptably sharp in many scenarios. The customization of buttons on the Z9 is also ridiculous. So I love me some D850, but mine has tears in it's eyes as it's sat in the corner for 4 months and just might have to find a new home.
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 !!!
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.
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. 👍
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 👍
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.
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.
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 .
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!
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. 👍
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
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!
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.
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.
I just bought D850 a few weeks ago, upgrading from D7100. Now trying to figure how much money to spend on FX lens since the majority of the ones I own are DX. I want to get one of the prime Nikon G Series 1.4 lens. Loved your video, thank you.
Hey Ben, just took the plunge with the D850. Can't wait to take it out on the Sonoran Desert here in Arizona. A bit apprehensive about the massive files I'm going to be generating now compared to my D750. Might need to upgrade the PC as well. Great vid, following....
You know Ben, I thought I was going to make some snarky remark about digging up graves of dead cameras (i.e. DSLRs) to revive in 2022 (P.S: I own the D850). Then I watched your video and realized I'd seen this bloke before down at Blackpool (in videos) and thought: Super chap and love his attitude. I shoot sports/wildlife/action in environments where I need silent shooting, 20 fps to 120 fps, smaller file sizes, deep buffer, black out free shooting experience, and the list went on. So, even though I still own the D850 (for mostly my screw drive lenses I don't want to let go of just yet (i.e. 180 mm f/2.8 for portraits), the Z9 hasn't left my hands for 4 months. Lighter (no) - 1400 grams with FTZii adapter. Smaller? More compact. I can't argue with your "it's the one I wanted" argument. It's absolutely an awesome camera and with it being marked down on the used market, I can't argue for those that don't need the mirrorless bodies, lenses, and features, it's a much less expensive way to get fantastic bargains in bodies and lenses. I love the D850 as I do the D500 and D700 for that matter. I had been waiting as a hybrid shooter for over 30 features to hit the Nikon Mirrorless world, and so when the Z9 was announced, I was all in. Now with Firmware 2.0 coming in two days, it's going to be "Christmas" all over again. The shooting experience is so good, I haven't been tempted to pick up the D850 (see the camera tears flowing) and shoot. Black-out free, 20 fps, silent shooting with WYSIWYG EVF has been a liberating experience. I've even shot in 120 fps for artistic reasons (and got the shot I was looking for with one take). While it's a new world out there, the D850 is an awesome tool, and my last 4 years with it have been blessed. Enjoy, my friend. Hope to see you one day in Blackpool.
Thank you so much, that's a really nice compliment. Glad you liked the video, its always nice to hear. I could have gone down the mirrorless route but at this time in my photography, I didn't think it was worth it. Thanks again and yeah if you ever see me around there, give me a shout, its always nice to meet like minded people. All the best.
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography Back at you. And just FYI: I've already tested many of the Z9s updated stills features and I'll just tease a few: 1. Adjustable Wide Area AF zones - Long thin horizontal box edge to edge frame for birds landing or taking off on the water (of feeding - swallows). Magnificent. 2. Pre-Post capture in 30/120 fps jpg. Eastern blue bird one the ground feeding (they never stay long). Had AF depressed. Bird hunched down and took off and my finger hit the button after liftoff. Looking at the images, the entire crouch and lift off was recorded. Amazing. Continue to share you images with the D850. Wonderful to see.
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 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 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.
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
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.
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!
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.
Thoroughly enjoyed your video. Really digging your photography. I’m a portrait guy but your work is really impressive. I’m thinking about doing a channel. What gear are you using? Please tell me your editing software? Any advice would be helpful. Thanks
Thank you so much James. I currently use a DJI Osmo to record all the footage, my editing software is premiere pro. I try and keep it as simple as possible, certainly when I’m lugging my photography gear around too. Music is from epidemic sound, which really help. Best of luck in your channel! 👍
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.
Hi Ben, love your review and would love to upgrade to the D850 if funds allowed but alas will need to continue with my crop sensor D500 for the foreseeable future. I noticed you have an L bracket attached and wondered if the same one would be a suitable fit for my camera and Manfrotto tripod. I have been searching the net and there are so many options and prices so would welcome any advice. Regards Terry
Thank you so much Terry. The L bracket is a 3 legged thing, which I use the 3 legged thing head on the Manfrotto legs, I believe you can get a Manfrotto L bracket but only a couple of heads fit them. Odd combo but works well for me. Oh the D500 is a great camera, I've used on a few times and really liked it. Thanks Again mate, all the best.
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.
Hi Ben, some lovely images from Blackpool. I especially liked the night time ones. Nice to see you picked the D850. Great job with the D7200. That’s the camera I own 😀. Once again thanks for sharing 👍📷
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography I really meant to comment on your Scotland vlog but just forgot to be honest as I watch all my u tube on my TV but can only comment on my phone🤦♂️. I really enjoyed the vlog and thought you took some great images. I am from Scotland myself but lived in England most of my life. From Hamilton originally but now living in Colne Lancashire. I have visited quite a few of the places you went to on your trip. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to your next vlog from there. 👍👍
Great video, not sure why I'm still watching D850 reviews 4 years after getting one though 🤣. Think I'm still validating my purchase, what a camera though. D850 AND THE 50mm 1.4, perfect match 👌. Great shots to enjoy the camera, you made the right choice 📸
It's a great camera Matt. It's okay, I've been shooting the Z9 for 4 months and I still watch reviews (for a different reason). I know it was worth the purchase and it makes shooting enjoyable. Silent shooting at events, 20 to 120 fps, brilliant AF in video (who would have thought NIKON), blackout free shooting, etc. As a sports/wildlife/action shooter, I needed these features. The added programmability is amazing. Long battery life. Starlight mode with warm colors (RED) to preserve night vision. The list is long. The D850 is an awesome camera. Won me plenty of recognition. It was time for me to move on, but it doesn't mean I don't have fond memories of a prior love.
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 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.
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 review Ben! Loved that B roll at the start. I was out the other day and it was freezing. I find it so difficult to operate my camera with gloves on so hence why I didnt bring them. Blackpool has a very historic feel to the place so I can see why you feel that way. I have a love hate relationship with some of the locations in Wales. Great images captured during this video. Was a really enjoyable watch buddy. Thanks for sharing!
Great presentation on the D850, I absolutely luv mind. At this moment, I have no intentions of going mirrorless. The D850 is still a Great Camera! Jake Jacobs
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.
Hi Ben. Loved your video and images you provided! You asked.. Mark from U.S. tuning in here. I still desire owning the D850 today (even over Z options). I'm on the fence since I still own the D810, which I've owned for many years and love it, and struggle with the idea of upgrading. Maybe I should focus more on glass? Dunno. Thanks for making the decision even harder. ha. Keep the videos coming, Sir. Well done.
Thank you so much Mark. The truth, I wouldn't bother with the upgrade! The reason, although the D850 is an amazing camera, I would have still kept my D810 if it wasn't water damaged. Although the image quality is better, it's so marginal, you wouldn't really notice. Glass is the way to go, you don't lose as much money on a good lens either, so I would seriously invest there. Thanks again Mark, all the best and hope you enjoy.
"Because it's the one I wanted ..." Awesome. Sub'd. Just ordered me a D850 body tonight ... no lenses ordered yet, hell don't even have a memory card ... lol ... details I'll get sorted. This is also the one I wanted. Cheers!
Really hope you enjoy the camera, once you get the lenses and memory card ordered too. You'll love it, it's an amazing camera. Thank you so much for the sub, really appreciated.
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography Been using my 10 year old D7000 with a cheap 55-200mm zoom lens ... been having a ton of fun with it ... can only imagine the step up I'll experience once I get the new kit together!
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..
@@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've off line for a while, so I need to catch up on watching your channel.. Made my day seeing the coffee machine start.. LOL.. Do you ever sell any of your images ??
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.
Fantastic video, really enjoyed it. I bought a D700 at the beginning of the first lockdown as a tough weather proof camera to shoot landscapes. I use a Leica Q for street photography but it does not like cold and wet. Started buying decent glass, very quickly I was hooked and added a D850, absolutely fantastic camera and image quality is amazing. No regrets. Subscribed.
I just knew I would find a D700 comment in here somewhere. I have (but might sell) the D850 (yes, I love it too), but I actually shoot my D700 more that the D850 these days since I added a Z9. It's a long story, but you made great choices and keep it up.
Cheers mate, good video! Some superb colours you've got on those images! I Sold my D750 on Tuesday, bought the D850 today (but got to wait 2 weeks till it arrives). I Much prefer the bigger, bulkier DSLRs to those puny mirrorless cameras. I Really hope they dont take off the way Nikon and the other manufactures hope they do. Why not make a mirrorless camera but in a DSLR body? The Z9 looks much better but at close to £5,000 no thank you! It seems to me now they are putting much more emphasis on the 'video' performance of cameras rather than the still photos. I Take videos of my daughters football team but I have a proper camcorder for that. No way in the world would I be able to use a DSLR or mirrorless camera the way I use a camcorder. In fact I never-ever-used the video function on my D750 and I'll never-ever use it on the D850. Hopefully the rumored D880 will have all the modern mirrorless technology but will be housed in a big DSLR body. Only then will I move over to mirrorless. I'd love to see some night time shots in 'Bulb' mode of car tail lights etc if you've done any as I'm really into that kind of photography.
Oh I hope you enjoy it when it arrives. I've not heard of the D880, but I'm sure it will be amazing too. Yeah I'm struggling to get out at the moment to do any more photography with it but night time and long exposure is something I love to do, so hopefully there will be some very soon. I’m off in January for a few weeks so that will be a time to really push the D850 in my photography. Thank you so much and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography I new as much, I was just wondering if you had some form of success using DX lenses. Thanks for the reply. I love your photos. I'm am amateur using a d5600 and I aspire to get the D850. It's been on my wish list for a long time, but very expensive in South Africa. Happy snapping. Adrian
Great video, the 850 will probably be my next camera after I’ve built my camera fund a bit more. Currently have a d810 which is decent so wouldn’t be so much of a learning curve.
Honestly Bill, the D850 is an amazing camera, however the step from the D810 up is minimal, the only reason I went for the D850, was my insurance money paid out from when my D810 destroyed, which pretty much paid fully for the D850, I wouldn’t say you’d notice any difference apart from the elimination buttons and the flip screen. Thanks for watching, all the best. 👍
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..
Hi there Ben, yes agreed, I bought my D850 about 2 years ago. Have I thought about upgrading ? No definitely not. It's a brilliant camera. All the best. Jason
Thank you so much Jason, yeah it's certainly a mighty camera.
What he said.
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.
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!
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.
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.
"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 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.
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.
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.
Hi Ben, just discovered this video of yours. Great content en beautiful pictures. I am about to purchase a D850 myself, albeit second hand. Nice to see your positive spirit. Looking forward to more of your content! Kind regards, Pascal (Belgium)
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.
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 👌🏻📷
I just got back from a photo shoot with my D850 that I bought last year. And I am captivated each time by the beauty of the images he brings out for me. I love this body, the best I've ever had, despite also having gone through the Zs.
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
This was us today!!! 😅❤️ D850 for photography and for now a Sont Zv-E10 for video.
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.
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.
Hi Ben, Congratulations on getting your D850. I too Have finally fulfilled my dream purchase about 6 Months ago and love the feel and quality. Thanks again for the post, Cheers from Brisbane Australia.
Thank you so much, so glad you like it. Thank you so much for watching, all the best. Oh and enjoy your weather.
I picked up the D850 last year and loving it...with the exception of the Z9 the mirrorless series don't have the controls buttons like the D850. Best of luck with it and thanks for the video.
Thank you so much Tony. I’m not surprised you love the D850, it’s proving to be a serious piece of kit. Thanks for watching, all the best. 👍
Agree with your comment, and the Z9 (if you are thinking about it) will blow your mind. It's the D850 (which I own) on steroids. With Firmware 2.0 coming out in two days, it's just sick for the type of work I do. The experience is so good, I can't see going back. The faster AF (even with f-mount glass and FTZii adapter), human/animal eye detect AF, increased FPS to 20, 30 (jpg) or 120 (11 mp jpg), black out free shooting (follow the action and shoot and never miss anything), silent shooting, smaller file sizes, excellent video AF, long battery life, no overheating, and I could go on. I'll give one example of just a creative shot difference: I put my girlfriend in an area that was backlit by the sun (she has long blond hair). Just for fun, testing the 120 fps and human eye detect AF, I had her flip her hair up from a bent over position over her head. I set the exposure so her face was properly exposed in camera (using the WYSIWYG EVF), then boom, had her do the flip facing the camera with her head. The moment her eye was visible the Z9 picked up and focused on her eye using the Nikon 105mm f/1.4 AT f/1.4 = again just a test pushing the AF system, and it nailed the shot the first time through. Now you could have captured this shot using any camera, but I'd argue that it would have likely taken many more attempts. The keeper rate on the Z9 is insane with 80 to 90 percent being acceptably sharp in many scenarios. The customization of buttons on the Z9 is also ridiculous. So I love me some D850, but mine has tears in it's eyes as it's sat in the corner for 4 months and just might have to find a new home.
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.
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.
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. 👍
Pleased for you Ben. Excellent images from Blackpool. Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much Glenn, all the best and Merry Christmas
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.
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.
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.
Cracking video matey really nice to meet you love the images you took ☺️
Thank you so much mate, really appreciated.
Ben, outstanding video! I'm saving my coins to buy an 850, but now, I'm just living vicariously through others. Thank you, Ben
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.
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🤩🤩
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.
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. 👍
FANTASTIC pics yet again..... loved the vlog :)
Thank you so much Catherine, really appreciated.
Hi....good video..but i have queation....what is the difference btw the Nikon D850 and the D810??....more Pixels and tilt screen ???
Hello Ben. How good is the D850 in live-view mode, as I prefer to frame and focus using a rear LCD screen? ; thanks
Thanks Ben. Quite informative. I’m curious as to which lens you have in this video of yours.
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.
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
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!
Great review, Ben and my goodness, what a magnificent set you showed us from your shoot!
Thank you so much Stuart, really appreciated. All the best.
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.
I’m currently saving up for the D850 . This video was just perfect. Told me everything I need to know so thank you.
Wayne from Andover, Hampshire
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.
I just bought D850 a few weeks ago, upgrading from D7100. Now trying to figure how much money to spend on FX lens since the majority of the ones I own are DX. I want to get one of the prime Nikon G Series 1.4 lens. Loved your video, thank you.
Hey Ben, just took the plunge with the D850. Can't wait to take it out on the Sonoran Desert here in Arizona. A bit apprehensive about the massive files I'm going to be generating now compared to my D750. Might need to upgrade the PC as well.
Great vid, following....
Awesome, I really hope you enjoy it. Yeah files are bigger, but much more room when processing. Appreciated on the follow too. All the best. 👍
You know Ben, I thought I was going to make some snarky remark about digging up graves of dead cameras (i.e. DSLRs) to revive in 2022 (P.S: I own the D850). Then I watched your video and realized I'd seen this bloke before down at Blackpool (in videos) and thought: Super chap and love his attitude. I shoot sports/wildlife/action in environments where I need silent shooting, 20 fps to 120 fps, smaller file sizes, deep buffer, black out free shooting experience, and the list went on. So, even though I still own the D850 (for mostly my screw drive lenses I don't want to let go of just yet (i.e. 180 mm f/2.8 for portraits), the Z9 hasn't left my hands for 4 months. Lighter (no) - 1400 grams with FTZii adapter. Smaller? More compact. I can't argue with your "it's the one I wanted" argument. It's absolutely an awesome camera and with it being marked down on the used market, I can't argue for those that don't need the mirrorless bodies, lenses, and features, it's a much less expensive way to get fantastic bargains in bodies and lenses. I love the D850 as I do the D500 and D700 for that matter. I had been waiting as a hybrid shooter for over 30 features to hit the Nikon Mirrorless world, and so when the Z9 was announced, I was all in. Now with Firmware 2.0 coming in two days, it's going to be "Christmas" all over again. The shooting experience is so good, I haven't been tempted to pick up the D850 (see the camera tears flowing) and shoot. Black-out free, 20 fps, silent shooting with WYSIWYG EVF has been a liberating experience. I've even shot in 120 fps for artistic reasons (and got the shot I was looking for with one take). While it's a new world out there, the D850 is an awesome tool, and my last 4 years with it have been blessed. Enjoy, my friend. Hope to see you one day in Blackpool.
Thank you so much, that's a really nice compliment. Glad you liked the video, its always nice to hear. I could have gone down the mirrorless route but at this time in my photography, I didn't think it was worth it. Thanks again and yeah if you ever see me around there, give me a shout, its always nice to meet like minded people. All the best.
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography Back at you. And just FYI: I've already tested many of the Z9s updated stills features and I'll just tease a few: 1. Adjustable Wide Area AF zones - Long thin horizontal box edge to edge frame for birds landing or taking off on the water (of feeding - swallows). Magnificent. 2. Pre-Post capture in 30/120 fps jpg. Eastern blue bird one the ground feeding (they never stay long). Had AF depressed. Bird hunched down and took off and my finger hit the button after liftoff. Looking at the images, the entire crouch and lift off was recorded. Amazing. Continue to share you images with the D850. Wonderful to see.
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 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 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.
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
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.
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. 👍
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.
Thoroughly enjoyed your video. Really digging your photography. I’m a portrait guy but your work is really impressive. I’m thinking about doing a channel. What gear are you using? Please tell me your editing software? Any advice would be helpful. Thanks
Thank you so much James. I currently use a DJI Osmo to record all the footage, my editing software is premiere pro. I try and keep it as simple as possible, certainly when I’m lugging my photography gear around too. Music is from epidemic sound, which really help.
Best of luck in your channel! 👍
Another great video. Hope you enjoy the 850….looking forward to the next one.
Thank you so much Dave, Really appreciated.
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 :)
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
Hi Ben, love your review and would love to upgrade to the D850 if funds allowed but alas will need to continue with my crop sensor D500 for the foreseeable future. I noticed you have an L bracket attached and wondered if the same one would be a suitable fit for my camera and Manfrotto tripod. I have been searching the net and there are so many options and prices so would welcome any advice.
Regards
Terry
Thank you so much Terry. The L bracket is a 3 legged thing, which I use the 3 legged thing head on the Manfrotto legs, I believe you can get a Manfrotto L bracket but only a couple of heads fit them. Odd combo but works well for me. Oh the D500 is a great camera, I've used on a few times and really liked it. Thanks Again mate, all the best.
I have the Arca-Swiss. It's a little over $200 but built extremely well. You get what you pay for.
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 ?
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.
Spot on and great choice for your specific use case. Fabulous photos 👍👍
Thank you so much Gary, really appreciated
Hi Ben, some lovely images from Blackpool. I especially liked the night time ones. Nice to see you picked the D850. Great job with the D7200. That’s the camera I own 😀. Once again thanks for sharing 👍📷
Thank you so much George. Yeah I'm so chuffed I got the D7200 repaired. Thanks again, all the best.
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography I really meant to comment on your Scotland vlog but just forgot to be honest as I watch all my u tube on my TV but can only comment on my phone🤦♂️. I really enjoyed the vlog and thought you took some great images. I am from Scotland myself but lived in England most of my life. From Hamilton originally but now living in Colne Lancashire. I have visited quite a few of the places you went to on your trip. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to your next vlog from there. 👍👍
Great video, not sure why I'm still watching D850 reviews 4 years after getting one though 🤣. Think I'm still validating my purchase, what a camera though. D850 AND THE 50mm 1.4, perfect match 👌. Great shots to enjoy the camera, you made the right choice 📸
It's a great camera Matt. It's okay, I've been shooting the Z9 for 4 months and I still watch reviews (for a different reason). I know it was worth the purchase and it makes shooting enjoyable. Silent shooting at events, 20 to 120 fps, brilliant AF in video (who would have thought NIKON), blackout free shooting, etc. As a sports/wildlife/action shooter, I needed these features. The added programmability is amazing. Long battery life. Starlight mode with warm colors (RED) to preserve night vision. The list is long. The D850 is an awesome camera. Won me plenty of recognition. It was time for me to move on, but it doesn't mean I don't have fond memories of a prior love.
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 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.
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.
It's 2024 and it's still Legendary!
I have the exact same nespresso.. very nicely done video and that D850 is going to be relevant for many many years to come.
Great review Ben! Loved that B roll at the start. I was out the other day and it was freezing. I find it so difficult to operate my camera with gloves on so hence why I didnt bring them. Blackpool has a very historic feel to the place so I can see why you feel that way. I have a love hate relationship with some of the locations in Wales. Great images captured during this video. Was a really enjoyable watch buddy. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Dan, really nice to hear. Yeah Blackpool is a strange place but always great for images. Thanks for the support mate, all the best.
Great presentation on the D850, I absolutely luv mind. At this moment, I have no intentions of going mirrorless. The D850 is still a Great Camera!
Jake Jacobs
Thank you so much Jake, really appreciated
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.
Hi Ben. Loved your video and images you provided! You asked.. Mark from U.S. tuning in here. I still desire owning the D850 today (even over Z options). I'm on the fence since I still own the D810, which I've owned for many years and love it, and struggle with the idea of upgrading. Maybe I should focus more on glass? Dunno. Thanks for making the decision even harder. ha. Keep the videos coming, Sir. Well done.
Thank you so much Mark. The truth, I wouldn't bother with the upgrade! The reason, although the D850 is an amazing camera, I would have still kept my D810 if it wasn't water damaged. Although the image quality is better, it's so marginal, you wouldn't really notice. Glass is the way to go, you don't lose as much money on a good lens either, so I would seriously invest there. Thanks again Mark, all the best and hope you enjoy.
You can lock out touch screen shutter release.
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!
"Because it's the one I wanted ..." Awesome. Sub'd. Just ordered me a D850 body tonight ... no lenses ordered yet, hell don't even have a memory card ... lol ... details I'll get sorted. This is also the one I wanted. Cheers!
Really hope you enjoy the camera, once you get the lenses and memory card ordered too. You'll love it, it's an amazing camera. Thank you so much for the sub, really appreciated.
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography Been using my 10 year old D7000 with a cheap 55-200mm zoom lens ... been having a ton of fun with it ... can only imagine the step up I'll experience once I get the new kit together!
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography Got the Nikon 85mm 1.8 lens ... this camera is WAY better than I am. Gotten my best, sharpest shots ever with it. Cheers!
I've saw other people take pictures with the Nikon D850 and now from you. That camera is great for stills.
I may have to sell my 7100 and 810 to fund the 850 purchase now... Great shots!
Thank you so much. I don't think your regret it.
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.
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. 👍
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've off line for a while, so I need to catch up on watching your channel.. Made my day seeing the coffee machine start.. LOL.. Do you ever sell any of your images ??
Haha, they're always fun to make the coffee intro's. No, it's something I never do, although next year I might looking into it. Thanks mate.
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.
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.
Fantastic video, really enjoyed it. I bought a D700 at the beginning of the first lockdown as a tough weather proof camera to shoot landscapes. I use a Leica Q for street photography but it does not like cold and wet. Started buying decent glass, very quickly I was hooked and added a D850, absolutely fantastic camera and image quality is amazing. No regrets. Subscribed.
Thank you so much, really appreciated. So glad you like the D850, its pretty awesome, all the best and enjoy.
I just knew I would find a D700 comment in here somewhere. I have (but might sell) the D850 (yes, I love it too), but I actually shoot my D700 more that the D850 these days since I added a Z9. It's a long story, but you made great choices and keep it up.
Cheers mate, good video! Some superb colours you've got on those images! I Sold my D750 on Tuesday, bought the D850 today (but got to wait 2 weeks till it arrives). I Much prefer the bigger, bulkier DSLRs to those puny mirrorless cameras. I Really hope they dont take off the way Nikon and the other manufactures hope they do. Why not make a mirrorless camera but in a DSLR body? The Z9 looks much better but at close to £5,000 no thank you! It seems to me now they are putting much more emphasis on the 'video' performance of cameras rather than the still photos. I Take videos of my daughters football team but I have a proper camcorder for that. No way in the world would I be able to use a DSLR or mirrorless camera the way I use a camcorder. In fact I never-ever-used the video function on my D750 and I'll never-ever use it on the D850. Hopefully the rumored D880 will have all the modern mirrorless technology but will be housed in a big DSLR body. Only then will I move over to mirrorless. I'd love to see some night time shots in 'Bulb' mode of car tail lights etc if you've done any as I'm really into that kind of photography.
Oh I hope you enjoy it when it arrives. I've not heard of the D880, but I'm sure it will be amazing too. Yeah I'm struggling to get out at the moment to do any more photography with it but night time and long exposure is something I love to do, so hopefully there will be some very soon. I’m off in January for a few weeks so that will be a time to really push the D850 in my photography. Thank you so much and 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.
I love my d850 more after watching this video.Some of my friends tried to convince me to switch to Z6 or Z7 but in the end i didn't.
Thank you so much, really appreciated. Yeah I’m not really sure of the benefits of mirrorless over this camera. All the best. 👍
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.
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.
great bridge pics, especially the second one with its nice construction details
Thank you so much.
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.
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.
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.
Hi Ben. Are you using your old DX lenses with the 850, or did you have / get FX lenses? Regards. Adrian
Unfortunately the DX lens’s don’t work on the full frame cameras, you have to use FX lens’s. DX crop images too much, giving a black outer circle.
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography I new as much, I was just wondering if you had some form of success using DX lenses. Thanks for the reply. I love your photos. I'm am amateur using a d5600 and I aspire to get the D850. It's been on my wish list for a long time, but very expensive in South Africa. Happy snapping. Adrian
@@adrianvervoort852 we have same decision. Hopefully Today my d850 will arrive❤
I have had mine for 2 years, it is the best. If it stops I will get another.
Great video, the 850 will probably be my next camera after I’ve built my camera fund a bit more. Currently have a d810 which is decent so wouldn’t be so much of a learning curve.
Honestly Bill, the D850 is an amazing camera, however the step from the D810 up is minimal, the only reason I went for the D850, was my insurance money paid out from when my D810 destroyed, which pretty much paid fully for the D850, I wouldn’t say you’d notice any difference apart from the elimination buttons and the flip screen. Thanks for watching, all the best. 👍
@@BenMcDonaldPhotography it wouldn’t be soon, I wouldn’t replace my 810 more use it as my second camera.
Put a great lens on it and it will do anything you want. Unless your into video then the mirrorless cameras are the ticket.