Nikon

D850

Name: D850
Brand: Nikon
Availability: InStock

The Nikon D850 is widely regarded as the finest DSLR ever made — a 45.7MP full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor in a body that also delivers 9fps burst, excellent 4K video, and EXPEED 5 processing. Combining the resolution of a medium format camera with the speed of a sports body, it remains a benchmark for high-resolution DSLR photography and is available at outstanding used prices.

Typical Price

£2199–£2599

Average price across retailers: ~£2399

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Core

Released

2017

Sensor

45.7MP full-frame BSI-CMOS

Resolution

45.7 MP

Mount

Nikon F mount

Dimensions

146 × 124 × 78.5mm

Weight

915g body only

Weather Sealed

Yes

Performance

Autofocus

153-point AF system (99 cross-type) — Multi-CAM 20K

Stabilisation

None (relies on VR lenses)

Burst Rate

9fps (7fps with tilt screen AF)

Battery Life

~1840 shots (CIPA) — outstanding

Features

Video

4K UHD/30p, 1080p/120p

Viewfinder

Optical pentaprism — 0.75× magnification, 100% coverage

Screen

3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots

Memory Cards

Dual slots — XQD and SD UHS-II

Connectivity

USB 3.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks

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Suitability Score by Genre

Landscape

9.0

Wildlife

9.0

Portrait

9.0

Sports

9.0

Vlogging & Video

7.0

Travel

7.0

✅ Great For

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Landscape 45MP, weather-sealed, and nearly 2000 shots per charge — the ultimate DSLR landscape camera.

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Wildlife 9fps, 153-point AF, and outstanding battery make it superb for wildlife with F-mount telephoto glass.

👤

Portrait 45MP captures skin texture and fine detail that rewards retouching at any size.

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Sports 9fps and reliable 153-point AF handle most sports scenarios at full resolution.

🎬

Vlogging & Video 4K/30p is capable but mirrorless rivals with IBIS and better AF outperform it for video work.

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Travel Heavy for travel but outstanding battery life means no charging anxiety on long trips.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.