NIKON D850 Digital SLR Full Frame BSI-CMOS sensor Camera Body Only

The search for uncompromising performance in the worlds of photography and videography is over. The Nikon D850 sets remarkable standards of quality in both, possessing an impressive 45.7 effective megapixels that allows it to capture the most awe-inspiring images and produce phenomenal 8K UHD time-lapse movies via images taken with its silent interval timer shooting. Create epic film masterpieces in full-frame 4K UHD with NIKKOR wide-angle lenses, or prolong exquisite moments with its 120p/100p Full HD slow-motion recording. It also boasts enhanced superior agility to keep up with the demands of the modern photographer, such as continuous shooting functions at speeds approximately 7 frames per second (fps) or 9 fps1, and a revolutionary shutter and mirror drive mechanism that improve the stability of the composition. Whether your interest lies with the fields of fashion, nature, sports or wedding photography and videography, you will always be inspired to bring out your best with the game-changing Nikon D850.

ALL YOU NEED TO CRAFT A TIMELESS IMAGE

Meet the camera that has perfected extraordinary image clarity, with its stunning 45.7 effective megapixels, giving you superior enhanced resolution that is impeccably suited to professional large-format poster or canvas print. An ISO range of 64 to 25600 also allows increased sensitivity and versatility with a wide range of environments.

DIRECT STUNNING CONTENT

Record the magic of those “I do” moments for all eternity with this camera. As a revolutionary first for Nikon DSLR cameras, full-frame 4K UHD and Full HD movie can be filmed in both Nikon FX-based and DX-based movie formats. This allows you the versatility to record even more details in either the 35mm DX-format which provides more reach, or the large FX-format that provides a shallow depth of field with a captivating bokeh effect. The versatility continues from time-lapse to slow-motion shooting functions – the camera offers the ability to create images that go beyond 8K UHD with silent interval timer shooting at 45 megapixels and 4x (shot at 120/100p, recorded at 30/25p) or 5x (shot at 120p, recorded at 24p) slow-motion film.2

POWER AND SPEED AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Never miss a once-in-a-lifetime photo with the improved speed and power of this camera. Employ the approximately 7 fps or 9 fps1 high-speed continuous shooting to your advantage and capture the action at the exact moment you need. Enhance your abilities with the superior 153-point autofocus (AF) system and an exclusive AF engine that utilises parallel processing with a sequence control microcomputer so you get high performance autofocusing even for demanding high-speed shoots. The camera even has an optical viewfinder with approximately 0.75x magnification, the largest in Nikon DSLR camera history, so you can compose the perfect shot with its wide field of view.

BRING OUT THE TRUE COLOURS OF EVERY SHOT

Always shoot in the best light, even when you are exploring the great outdoors. The Nikon D850 offers a wide range of colour temperatures to provide you with the best tones and exposure, especially when it comes to natural light sources. The natural light auto function provides a more accurate white balance while outdoors, creating more vibrant colours that stand out with every image. The camera also offers reliable remote flash shooting using Nikon SB-50003 via radio-control. Even when there are obstacles between your Nikon D850 and the Nikon SB-5000, you can still count on consistently dependable flash control that offers you enhanced flexibility wherever you go.

MAINTAIN YOUR STABILITY EVEN UNDER PRESSURE

From museums to theatres, you will be artfully assisted by the camera’s 45-megapixel silent photography that is completely noiseless during shutter release. Even during sound sensitive situations involving animals or athletes, the approximately 6 fps4 continuous silent shooting boosts your ability to capture that key shot. Additionally, innovative new shutter and mirror drive mechanisms act in tandem to reduce vibration during shutter release, avoiding mechanical vibrations that could impact the sharpness of your image.

ENGINEERED FOR EFFICIENCY

Featuring a tilting 3.2-inch, 2359k-dot touch-screen LCD monitor, the Nikon D850 enables smoother operation through a wider range of touch operations, facilitating easier confirmation for composition and images. When you need extreme clarity in product or macro photography, the focus shift function on the camera automatically takes images while moving focus position from starting point to infinity, competently acquiring images for focus stacking5. The camera even facilitates a more flexible editing process with the ability of batch processing RAW files directly within the camera.

MAGNIFICENT IMAGES WITH STUNNING DETAIL — NIKON FX-FORMAT, BACKSIDE ILLUMINATION SENSOR DELIVERING 45.7 MEGAPIXELS WITH ISO 64-25600

The D850 allows landscape photographers to capture a diverse range of scenes in sumptuously rich detail. It is the first Nikon D-SLR to use a backside illumination sensor, which allows incoming light to reach photodiodes more efficiently. Together with the camera’s low-noise performance, this enables it to achieve ISO 25600 despite its high pixel count. What’s more, it strikes an optimal balance between sensor sensitivity and the volume of light information accumulated in photodiodes, yielding images with a wide dynamic range even at ISO 64 (expandable to ISO 32 equivalent) — the lowest native ISO setting offered by any camera manufacturer. Copper wiring is used to cut electrical resistance, while the backside illumination structure allows a flexible wiring layout, reducing stray capacity. These measures enable 45-megapixel FX-format images to be captured at continuous shooting speeds of 9 fps{sup(*1)}. And because the sensor is designed without an optical low-pass filter, it can harness the sharpness of 45 megapixels when combined with the high resolving power of NIKKOR lenses. The D850 yields pictures that can be enlarged as massive prints at up to A2 size{sup(*2)} or used for 8K digital signage displays.

*1 When using the optional MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack with the EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery. *2 When printed at 300 dpi.

• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • Exposure: [M] mode, 15 seconds, f/2.8 • White balance: Color temperature (3700 K) • Sensitivity: ISO 10000 • Picture Control: Auto © Luke Austin

EFFECTIVE NOISE REDUCTION, FINE DETAIL AND COLOR REPRODUCTION WITH POWERFUL IMAGE PROCESSING — EXPEED 5

Beauty is where you find it. The D850 captures it all — thanks to its EXPEED 5 image-processing engine, also incorporated in the flagship D5. EXPEED 5 renders delicate tonality in highly vivid colors, and its superb noise reduction suppresses noise effectively while maintaining detail. Its powerful calculation ability also permits high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 9 fps* with 45 megapixels, as well as full-frame, 4K UHD movie recording.

* When using the MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack with the EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery. The D850 shoots at 7 fps with the EN-EL15a/EN-EL15.

CREATE YOUR IDEAL IMAGES — PICTURE CONTROL SYSTEM

Nikon’s Picture Control system helps you craft images that match your creative intentions and purposes. The D850 incorporates the new Auto Picture Control, in addition to the seven existing presets. Each preset allows you to tune settings such as sharpening and clarity, opening up a wider range of options for achieving your ideal image. You can adjust settings and store them as your own custom Picture Controls.

Auto Picture Control produces more desirable images by automatically fine-tuning the tone curve, color, sharpening and clarity of the Standard option, according to each scene’s characteristics. As a result, blue skies and verdant greens are rendered more vibrantly for landscape shots. The Advanced Scene Recognition System is now even better at identifying light sources, meaning red colors can be emphasized in sunsets and sunrises.

Picture Control: Auto • Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/125 second, f/8 • White balance: Natural light auto • Sensitivity: ISO 64 © Luke Austin

UNPARALLELED RESOLVING POWER TO MATCH 45 MEGAPIXELS — NIKKOR LENSES

With their exceptionally high resolving power, which makes full use of 45 megapixels, NIKKOR lenses are a perfect partner for the D850, allowing photographers in every field to better capture the essence of their vision, and render every delicate tone or nuance. Thanks to Nikon’s superb optical technology, they provide sharp resolution even at the periphery of an image, combined with elaborately designed, beautiful image-blur characteristics. Many lenses feature the anti-reflective Nano Crystal Coat, which effectively reduces ghost and flare. They are also designed to reproduce point light sources as point images as much as possible. NIKKOR lenses are powerful tools for professionals looking to ensure brilliantly sharp images regardless of the subject, environment or lighting conditions.

* Based on CIPA Standards. This value is achieved when attached to an FX-format D-SLR camera, with zoom set at the maximum telephoto position.

AF-S NIKKOR 14-24MM F/2.8G ED

With a fixed maximum aperture of f/2.8, this award-winning professional lens delivers edge-to-edge sharpness across the frame. Nano Crystal Coat and ED glass ensure outstanding contrast, even in backlit conditions. Tough and reliable, this is essential glass for landscape photographers.

* Based on CIPA Standards. This value is achieved when attached to an FX-format D-SLR camera, with zoom set at the maximum telephoto position.

• Exposure: [A] mode, 30 seconds, f/11 • White balance: Natural light auto • Sensitivity: ISO 400 • Picture Control: Auto © Luke Austin

AF-S NIKKOR 70-200MM F/2.8E FL ED VR

This fast f/2.8 telephoto zoom with reduced weight enables highly agile shooting in diverse situations. Movable parts and other sections are sealed to maximize dust- and drip-resistant performance. Further enhanced optical performance is realized with a newly developed optical system and the adoption of fluorite, ED glass and HRI lens elements, as well as Nano Crystal Coat. The VR system provides a powerful effect equivalent to a shutter speed 4.0 stops* faster in Normal mode. AF drive and AF tracking performance have also been enhanced, while stable AE control is obtained with the adoption of an electromagnetic diaphragm.

* Based on CIPA Standards. This value is achieved when attached to an FX-format D-SLR camera, with zoom set at the maximum telephoto position.

• Exposure: [A] mode, 20 seconds, f/11 • White balance: Natural light auto • Sensitivity: ISO 64 • Picture Control: Auto © Luke Austin

AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8-15MM F/3.5-4.5E ED

NIKKOR’s first fisheye zoom lens provides two fisheye effects (circular and full-frame) for elaborate image expression. Three ED glass elements effectively reduce lateral chromatic aberration for sharp and high-contrast images. Two aspherical lens elements contribute to improved reproduction of point light images, while Nano Crystal Coat controls ghost and flare effects. A dust- and drip-resistant structure is employed for enhanced reliability, while a fluorine coat ensures easy maintenance.

* Based on CIPA Standards. This value is achieved when attached to an FX-format D-SLR camera, with zoom set at the maximum telephoto position.

• Exposure: [M] mode, 1/160 second, f/5.6 • White balance: Natural light auto • Sensitivity: ISO 800 • Picture Control: Flat © Luke Austin

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