Extreme resolution meets extreme speed.
- FXFormat
- 45.7Megapixels
- 7 FPSContinuous Shooting
- 64-25,600ISO Expandable to 102,400
- 4K UHD3840 x 2160 at 30/25/24p
Technology
Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity
Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity
WiFi-Bluetooth
Bluetooth
4K UHD
4K is an emerging standard for digital motion picture resolution. 4K UHD is 3840x2160 and provides four times as much resolution as Full HD (1920x1080).
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Higher Resolution. Faster Speed. Greater Versatility.
The D850 puts staggering image quality and impressive performance within reach of working photographers everywhere.
Precision at Every Turn
Fast continuous shooting, flagship autofocus and precise metering.
A Multimedia Powerhouse
Record cinematic 4K UHD movies in stunning full frame glory.
Full Frame 4K UHD
Record 16:9 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160) in full frame glory using the total width of the D850’s back-side illuminated CMOS sensor. Take advantage of the large sensor size for clean output at high ISO and for shooting with zero crop factor with full-frame Nikkor lenses3, including wide and ultra-wide angle lenses.
4K and 8K Time-Lapse
Create jaw-dropping 4K time-lapse movies right in-camera or exquisitely-detailed 8K time-lapse sequences of up to 9,999 full-size stills using D850’s Interval Timer Mode.
Inspired by Photographer Feedback
Next-generation features and performance enhancements designed with the user in mind.
Capability-Expanding Accessories
Light it Up
Create greater depth and dimension with advanced flash control and Nikon’s Creative Lighting System.
Workflow Enhancements
Spend more time taking great photos and less time waiting for things to process.
Designed to Outperform
Whether in the studio or on-location, from the catwalk or the scenic overlook to a wedding ceremony or night sky, the Nikon D850 is the versatile tool to capture all, with astounding resolution and speed.
Key Features
± Wi-Fi Compatibility
This camera’s built-in Wi-Fi® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad®, and/or iPod touch® or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.
Using the SnapBridge App
System Requirements
Android 6.0, 6.0.1 or later, 7.0 or later, 8.0 or later, 9.0 or later, 10
iOS 11, iOS 11.4, iOS 12.4
A device with Bluetooth® 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.
Updating to Version 2.8
Images downloaded to the smart device with version 1.x will no longer be displayed in the Gallery after you upgrade to version 2, but can be viewed in the “Photos” app provided with the smart device.
Make sure your camera's firmware is updated to the current version.
Compatible cameras:
Z 9, Z 7II, Z 7, Z 6II, Z 6, Z 5, Z fc, Z 50, Z 30
D6, D850, D780, D500, D7500, D5600, D3500, D3400
COOLPIX W150, A1000, A900, A300, B700, B600, B500, P950, P1000, W100, W300
KeyMission 80
As of Version 2.9, Android users of SnapBridge will also have compatibility with these cameras: D750, D7200, D7100, D5500, D5300, D3300, Df, J5, P900, AW130, S7000 and S3700.
Compatible devices are those capable of acquiring location information and those that support BLE (iPhone® 5S and later, iPad® 5th Generation and later, iPhone X or later).
There is no guarantee this app will run on all devices.
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Tech Specs
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
45.7 millionSensor Size
35.9 mmx23.9 mmImage Sensor Format
FXStorage Media
1 XQD card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card, SD, SDHC (UHS-II compliant), SDXC (UHS-II compliant), XQD Type MemoryISO Sensitivity
ISO64 -25,600, Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102,400 equivalent) above ISO 25,600; auto ISO sensitivity control availableMovie
4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps, 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps, 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps, Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps, Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920x1,080 30p (x4), Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920x1,080 25p (x4), Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920x1,080 24p (x5), Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively, Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 (when quality is fixed at high) and 1,920 x 1,080 slow-motion (when quality is fixed at normal)Monitor Size
3.2 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCDBattery / Batteries
EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryApprox. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.8 in.146 mm x 4.9 in.124 mm x 3.1 in.78.5 mmApprox. Weight
32.3 oz.915 g
- TypeSingle-lens reflex digital camera
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Effective Pixels (Megapixels)45.7 million
- Sensor Size35.9 mmx23.9 mm
- Image Sensor FormatFX
- Total Pixels46.89 million
- Dust-Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)FX-format
(L)8,256 x 5,504 (45.4 million)
(M)6,192 x 4,128 (25.5 million)
(S)4,128 x 2,752 (11.3 million)
DX-format
(L)5,408 x 3,600 (19.4 million)
(M)4,048 x 2,696 (10.9 million)
(S)2,704 x 1,800 (4.8 million)
1:2 format (30 x 20)
(L)6,880 x 4,584 (31.5 million)
(M)5,152 x 3,432 (17.6 million)
(S)3,440 x 2,288 (7.8 million)
5:4 format (30 x 24)
(L)6,880 x 5,504 (37.8 million)
(M)5,152 x 4,120 (21.2 million)
(S)3,440 x 2,752 (9.4 million)
1:1 format (24 x 24)
(L)5,504 x 5,504 (30.2 million)
(M)4,128 x 4,128 (17.0 million)
(S)2,752 x 2,752 (7.5 million)
FX-format photographs taken during movie recording
(L) 8,256 x 4,640 (38.3 million)
(M)6,192 x 3,480 (21.5 million)
(S)4,128 x 2,320 (9.5 million)
DX-format photographs taken during movie recording
(L) 5,408 x 3,040 (16.4 million)
(M)4,048 x 2,272 (9.1 million)
(S)2,704 x 1,520 (4.1 million)
- File Format Still ImagesJPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) compression (size priority); Optimal quality compression available , NEF (RAW) + JPEG: single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression), TIFF (RGB)
- Storage Media1 XQD card and 1 Secure Digital (SD) card, SD, SDHC (UHS-II compliant), SDXC (UHS-II compliant), XQD Type Memory
- Card SlotEither card can be used for primary or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards.
- File SystemCompliant withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, EXIF 2.31 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge
- ViewfinderEye-level Pentaprism Single-Lens Reflex Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Frame CoverageFX (36x24):100% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.)
1.2x (30x20):97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.)
DX (24x16):97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.)
5:4 (30x24):97% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.)
1:1 (24x24):97% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.) - Viewfinder Magnification0.75x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1) (Approx.)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm (-1.0 m¯¹)
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-3 to + 1m¯¹
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
- Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
- Mirror Lock UpYes
- Lens ApertureInstant-return type, Electronically controlled
- Depth-of-Field ControlYes, Pressing Pv button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (other modes)
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible, Metering with AI lenses
- Compatible LensesAF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses), and DX lenses (using DX 24 x 16 image area), AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only)., Electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports 15 focus points with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster, of which 9 points are available for selection). , IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used.
- Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter, Electronic front-curtain shutter available in quiet shutter-release, quiet continuous shutter-release, and mirror up release modes
- Shutter Speed1/8000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV, Bulb, Time, X250
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/8000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.
- Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec., Synchronizes with shutter at 1/250 sec. or slower, Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous low-speed [CL] mode, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode, Mirror-up [Mup] mode, Quiet Shutter Release, Quiet Continuous Release, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
- Continuous Shooting OptionsFX-format
CH: Up to9 frames per second
With an EN-EL18b Battery inserted in a MB-D18 Power Pack:CL: 1-8 frames per second, CH: 9 frames per second, Quiet Continuous Mode: 3 frames per second
Other power sources:CL: 1-6 frames per second, CH: 7 frames per second, Quiet Continuous Mode: 3 frames per second - Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution7 frames per second
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled - Silent ShootingYes
- Exposure Metering SystemTTL exposure metering using approximately 180K (180,000) pixels RGB sensor
- Metering MethodCenter-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15, or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle), Matrix: 3D Color Matrix Metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering III (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data, Spot: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used), Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses
- Metering RangeISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F, -3 ± 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering) , 2 to 20 EV (spot metering), 0 to 20 EV (Highlight-weighted metering)
- Exposure Meter CouplingCombined CPU and AI
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority (A), Manual (M), Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
- Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
- Exposure LockYes
- Picture ControlAuto, Flat, Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid
- ISO SensitivityISO64 -25,600, Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102,400 equivalent) above ISO 25,600; auto ISO sensitivity control available
- Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity64
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity25600
- Lowest Expanded ISO SensitivityLo-1 (ISO 32 equivalent)
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-2 (ISO 102,400 equivalent)
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity OptionsLo-1 (ISO 32 equivalent), Hi-1 (ISO 51,200 equivalent), Hi-2 (ISO 102,400 equivalent)
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionLow, Normal, High, Off
- Active D-LightingCan be selected from:Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off
- D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame, 3–5 frames using preset values for all frames
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 9, 25, 72, or 153 point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus System TypeNikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection and fine-tuning, and 153 focus points (including 99 cross-type sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35 cross-type sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection
- Detection Range-4 to +20 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
- Lens ServoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status, Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
- AF-Area Mode9, 25, 72, or 153 point Dynamic-area AF, Auto-area AF, Single-point AF, 3D-tracking , Group-area AF
- Focus LockFocus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing the center of the sub-selector
- Focus ModesContinuous-servo (AF-C), Face-Priority AF, Full-time Servo (AF-F), Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder, Normal area AF, Predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status, Single-servo AF (AF-S), Wide area available in Live View and D-Movie only
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points153
- Autofocus Sensitivity-4 to +20 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
- Autofocus Fine TuneYes
- Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
- X-Sync Speed1/250
- Top FP High Speed SyncUp to1/8000
- Flash ControlTTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
- Flash Sync ModesFront-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
- Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
- Flash-ready IndicatorLights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
- Accessory ShoeYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)CLS Supported
- Flash Sync TerminalYes
- White BalanceAuto (3 types) , Choose color temperature (2500K to 10000K), Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Fine-tuning, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Natural Light Auto, Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view), Shade
- White Balance Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
- Live View ShootingPhotography Live View Mode , Movie Live View Mode
- Live View Lens ServoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F), Manual focus (MF)
- Live View AF-Area ModeFace-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Pinpoint AF, Subject-tracking AF
- Live View AutofocusContrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
- Movie MeteringTTL exposure metering using main image sensor
- Movie Maximum Recording Time29 minutes 59 seconds, Each movie will be recorded across up to 8 files of up to 4 GB each. The number of files and the length of each file vary with the options selected for Frame size/frame rate and Movie quality.
- Movie File FormatMOV, MP4
- Movie Video CompressionH.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
- Movie Audio Recording FormatLinear PCM, AAC
- Movie4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps, 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps, 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps, Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps, Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920x1,080 30p (x4), Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920x1,080 25p (x4), Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920x1,080 24p (x5), Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively, Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 (when quality is fixed at high) and 1,920 x 1,080 slow-motion (when quality is fixed at normal)
- Full HD Movies (1080p)Yes
- Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, stereo, External stereo microphone (optional), Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
- Monitor Size3.2 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution2359000 Dots
- Monitor TypeTilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD
- Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
- Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness,5 levels
- Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorYes, Also visible in LiveView Modes, Also visible in Viewfinder
- TouchscreenYes
- Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation, Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) , Highlights, Histogram Display, Location Display, Movie Playback, Movie Slideshow, Photo Information, Photo Slideshow, Picture Rating, Playback with Zoom, Playback Zoom Cropping
- In-Camera Image EditingD-Lighting, Distortion Control, Filter Effects, Image Overlay, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Red-Eye Correction, Resize, Side-by-Side Comparison, Straighten, Trim, Trim Movie
- Image CommentYes
- InterfaceAudio input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported) , HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Headphone Connector, Super Speed USB (USB 3.0 Micro-B connector); connection to built-in USB port is recommended , Ten-pin remote terminal: Can be used to connect optional MC-30A/ MC-36A remote cords, ML-3 modulite remote control sets, WR-R10 (requires WR-A10 adapter) or WR-1 wireless remote controllers, or GP-1/ GP-1A GPS units
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityStandards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channels 1–11), Maximum output power: 8.5 dBm (EIRP), Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
- Smart Device App ConnectivitySnapBridge
- BluetoothYes, Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1, Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz, Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz
- GPSGP-1 GPS unit, GP-1A GPS unit
- Save/Load Camera settingsYes
- Webcam Utility CompatibleYes
- Wireless ConnectivityYes
- Total Custom Settings55
- My MenuYes with customization
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesArabic, Bengali, Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian , Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian , Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)1840 shots (CIPA)
Movies:Approx. 70 minutes of HD footage - AC AdapterEH-5c/EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately)
- Battery ChargerMH-25a Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket1/4 in.
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5.8 in.146 mm x 4.9 in.124 mm x 3.1 in.78.5 mm
- Approx. Weight32.3 oz.915 g
- Operating EnvironmentTemperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C), Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)
- CategoriesProfessional DSLRs
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