Nikon D850 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body


D850: Extreme Resolution Meets Extreme Speed When Nikon introduced the D800 and D800E, it set a new benchmark for DSLR image quality and super high resolution photography that approached medium format. Now, five years later, Nikon proudly introduces the next evolution in high resolution DSLRs, a camera that allows photographers to capture fast action in 45.7 megapixels of brilliant resolution. With remarkable advancements across the board—sensor design, autofocus, dynamic range, sensitivity, Speedlight control, battery life, shutter and mirror drive mechanisms, Silent Photography in Live-View mode, focus shift capability and more—this is quite possibly the most impressive, well-rounded DSLR yet.	Nikon’s First Back-side Illuminated (BSI) Full-Frame Sensor At the heart of the D850 is a Nikon designed sensor like none before it—a back-side illuminated (BSI) FX-format full-frame CMOS image sensor with 45.7 megapixels and no optical low-pass filter. A marvel of ingenuity, it achieves extraordinary image quality, enhanced light gathering efficiency, faster data readout and truer color. And with such a dense array of pixels, there’s virtually no risk of moiré.	Faster, Richer, Sharper Processing Faster than EXPEED 4, EXPEED 5 quickly processes all 45.7 megapixels of data for lower noise, wider dynamic range, subtle tonal and textural details, high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 9 fps1 and full-frame 4K UHD movie recording.	Sensitive to Every Little Detail The lower the ISO, the greater the dynamic range. Like the D810 before it, the D850 has the lowest base ISO of any DSLR or mirrorless camera2—ISO 64 (expandable down to ISO 32).


Do Not Disturb When silence is golden—shooting golf, press conferences, weddings and more—turn on Silent Photography in Live View and capture without sound or mechanical vibration. In Mode 1, shoot for up to 6 FPS continuous at 45.7 MP. In Mode 2, shoot approx. 8.6-megapixel pictures in DX image area at approx. 30 FPS for up to 3 seconds.	Tilt and Touch The tilting touchscreen LCD screen makes it easy to get the shot, even from high or low angles. Use Touch AF, Touch Shutter control and navigate menus, playback and more as if you were using a smartphone. Zoom in during Live View shooting and use the new Pinpoint AF to put focus right where you want it.	Autofocus that Keeps Up The D850 uses the same field-proven ultra-accurate AF system as the flagship D5. With 153 focus points, 99 cross-type sensors and a dedicated AF processor, the D850 delivers all of its 45.7 MP performance with NIKKOR lenses. Shoot in low light to -4 EV. Capturing the most elusive subjects will feel like second nature with the D850.	Focus in Near Darkness Autofocus down to -4 EV lets you capture in low-light situations. Suddenly, fast NIKKOR primes and zooms can handle even lower light than before.


Locked-on Subject Tracking Nikon’s exclusive AF engine uses parallel processing with a sequence control microcomputer to realize high AF performance for fast-moving subjects even during high-speed shooting.	Keeps up with the Action With up to 7 FPS at 45.7 MP, the D850 can capture the decisive frame of a bride walking down the aisle or a fashion model’s fluid pose. For nailing the shot at a high-speed race or of A-listers on the red carpet, try using the optional MB-D18 battery pack and shoot full resolution up to 9 FPS.	A Multimedia Powerhouse Multimedia content creators rejoice. You are now free to record 16:9 4K Ultra HD (3840×2160) in full frame glory using the total width and resolution of the D850’s back-side illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor. Take advantage of the large sensor size for clean output at high ISO and for shooting with zero crop factor with any full-frame NIKKOR lenses4, including wide and ultra-wide angle lenses.	Quickly Confirm Focus Confirm your manual focus with Focus Peaking. Select high, medium or low sensitivity and red, yellow, blue or white highlights. Operates in manual focus mode with AF or compatible manual NIKKOR lenses.


Light it Up When combined with the optional WR-A10/R10 transceiver (requires firmware version 3.0 or later), the D850 can control and wirelessly fire radio controlled SB-5000 Speedlights from another room, around corners or outdoors in bright sunlight.	4K Time-Lapse in Camera Create entire 4K UHD time-lapse sequences right in the camera—an exclusive to Nikon DSLRs. Use Silent Live View Mode to bypass the mechanical shutter and mirror movement, saving thousands of shutter cycles and improving the D850’s already outstanding battery performance.	8K Time-Lapse Using Interval Timer Render jaw-dropping 8K time-lapse movies by shooting sequences of up to 9,999 full-size stills, again using Silent Live View Mode. Using the D850’s Interval Timer Mode allows you to capture over 8K-size images with exquisite detail for time-lapse movie6 creation. And with no shutter vibration, your sequences will be tack-sharp.	Your Images. The World. Connected. Transfer your images to a compatible smartphone or tablet instantly using Nikon’s SnapBridge app. The app maintains a constant connection with the D850 via Bluetooth Low Energy for seamless transfers, sharing your favorite shots and even controlling the D850 for remote shooting.

Higher Resolution. Faster Speed. Greater Versatility.

Photo of five models in colorful dresses, taken with the D850 DSLR

Nikon’s first back-side illuminated (BSI) full-frame sensor with no optical low-pass filter

At the heart of the D850 is a Nikon designed sensor like none before it—a back-side illuminated (BSI) FX-format full-frame CMOS image sensor with 45.7 megapixels and no optical low-pass filter. A marvel of ingenuity, it achieves extraordinary image quality, enhanced light gathering efficiency, faster data readout and truer color. And with such a dense array of pixels, there’s virtually no risk of moiré.

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D850 DSLR photo of a basketball player jumping for a dunk in low light

Faster, richer, sharper processing

Faster than EXPEED 4, EXPEED 5 quickly processes all 45.7 megapixels of data for lower noise, wider dynamic range, subtle tonal and textural details, high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 9 fps¹ and full-frame 4K UHD movie recording.

D850 DSLR photo of a landscape with a waterfall in a forest

Sensitive to every little detail

The lower the ISO, the greater the dynamic range. Like the D810 before it, the D850 has the lowest base ISO of any DSLR or mirrorless camera²—ISO 64 (expandable down to ISO 32).

D850 DSLR photo of a seven models leaning on ladders in a studio

Full frame as it was meant to be

Nikon has been advancing the full frame format since the days of 35mm film photography with industry defining optics, legendary sharpness and the most impressive lens lineup available.

D850 DSLR photo of a basketball player dunking the ball

NIKKOR Lenses: The Gold Standard

Nikon has been setting the standard for full-frame lenses for over 80 years. Gold Ring Series NIKKOR optics are among the finest lenses available, drawing peak performance from high-resolution image sensors with stunning sharpness, edge-to-edge clarity and virtually no distortion or aberrations regardless of subject, environment or lighting conditions. The extreme resolving power of the D850, whether for stills or 4K UHD video, is brought to full power with these superb optics. To get the most from the D850 think Gold Ring. No adapter needed.

Precision at every turn

Flagship autofocus, metering and fast continuous shooting

D850 DSLR photo of a bride and groom with bokeh lights in the background

Autofocus that keeps up

The D850 uses the same field-proven ultra-accurate AF system as the flagship D5. With 153 focus points, 99 cross-type sensors and a dedicated AF processor, the D850 delivers all of its 45.7 MP performance with NIKKOR lenses. Shoot in low light to -4 EV. Capturing the most elusive subjects will feel like second nature with the D850.

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Focus in near darkness

Autofocus down to -4 EV lets you capture in low-light situations. Suddenly, fast NIKKOR primes and zooms can handle even lower light than before.

D850 DSLR photo of a bride, groom and wedding party

Greater frame coverage

153 focus points with 99 cross-type sensors—15 of which support f/8, a must for many sports and wildlife shooters—providing 130% more frame coverage than D800/D800E or D810. Acquire and track with unwavering accuracy.

D850 DSLR photo of two karate fighters in low light

Locked-on subject tracking

Nikon’s exclusive AF engine uses parallel processing with a sequence control microcomputer to realize high AF performance for fast-moving subjects even during high-speed shooting.

D850 DSLR photo of a basketball player in air dunking the basketball

Nuance in high resolution

With up to 7 FPS at 45.7 MP, the D850 can capture the decisive frame of a bride walking down the aisle or a fashion model’s fluid pose. For nailing the shot at a high-speed race or of A-listers on the red carpet, try using the optional MB-D18 battery pack and shoot full resolution up to 9 FPS.

graphic showing the difference in RAW shooting between D850 and D810

Shoot to your heart’s content

Even at 45.7 MP of resolution, the D850 captures up to 51³ consecutive shots in 14-bit RAW (NEF) or up to 170 frames in 12-bit lossless compressed RAW (NEF). Hold down the shutter button and capture shot after stunning shot.

Versatile like you

Performance enhancements inspired by photographer feedback

graphic illustrating RAW file sizes between large, medium and small NEFs

Streamline your workflow

Seamlessly switch between RAW sizes of Large (45.7 MP), Medium (25.6 MP) and Small (11.4 MP), whichever fits your need or workflow. Save time with RAW batch processing right in the camera.

Illustration of the D850 DSLR's TTL system

Connect with your vision

Only an SLR camera offers a true view through the lens, making the camera an extension of your vision. The D850 has Nikon’s highest magnification optical viewfinder ever, 0.75x. See the effects of NIKKOR lenses in real time—bokeh, fisheye, perspective control and more.

Do not disturb

When silence is golden—shooting golf, press conferences, weddings and more—turn on Silent Photography in Live View and capture without sound or mechanical vibration. In Mode 1, shoot for up to 6 FPS continuous at 45.7 MP. In Mode 2, shoot approx. 8.6-megapixel pictures in DX image area at approx. 30 FPS for up to 3 seconds.

Photo of the D850 DSLR with a shot of an athlete on the tilting LCD

Tilt and touch

The tilting touchscreen LCD screen makes it easy to get the shot, even from high or low angles. Use Touch AF, Touch Shutter control and navigate menus, playback and more as if you were using a smartphone. Zoom in during Live View shooting and use the new Pinpoint AF to put focus right where you want it.

4K UHD Movie Quality in Full Frame Glory

Cinematic movie recording

Photo of the D850 DSLR with a NIKKOR lens and the Nikon ME-1 stereo microphone attached

A multimedia powerhouse

Multimedia content creators rejoice. You are now free to record 16:9 4K Ultra HD (3840×2160) in full frame glory using the total width and resolution of the D850’s back-side illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor. Take advantage of the large sensor size for clean output at high ISO and for shooting with zero crop factor with any full-frame NIKKOR lenses⁴, including wide and ultra-wide angle lenses.

D850 DSLR photo of a basketball player looking at the ball

Slow it down

Transform dramatic moments into dazzling fluid slow-motion sequences. Record 4x (shoot at 120p, playback at 30/25p) or 5x (shoot at 120p, playback at 24p) slow-motion at 1080p.

Photo of the back of the LCD with movie settings overlayed

Quickly confirm focus

Confirm your manual focus with Focus Peaking⁵. Select high, medium or low sensitivity and red, yellow, blue or white highlights. Operates in manual focus mode with AF or compatible manual NIKKOR lenses.

Photo of a photographer's hands on the D850 using the touchscreen LCD

Touch to focus

While recording video with Live View just touch where you want to focus.

Play

Advanced video features for better movies

Auto ISO handles smooth lighting transitions from ISO 64 to the sensitivity of your choice (all the way up to Hi-2). Enjoy simultaneous external and internal recording, Flat Picture Control, highlight weighted metering, two selectable Zebra Stripes patterns, electronic VR (Full HD), a built-in stereo microphone with 20-step increment and attenuator adjustments and so much more.

Time-lapse in breathtaking resolution

4K and 8K Ultra HD time-lapse with smooth exposure transitions

D850 time lapse photo of the milky way over a building at night

4K time-lapse in camera

Create entire 4K UHD time-lapse sequences right in the camera—an exclusive to Nikon DSLRs. Use Silent Live View Mode to bypass the mechanical shutter and mirror movement, saving thousands of shutter cycles and improving the D850’s already outstanding battery performance.

illustration of the size difference between 4K and 8K

8K time-lapse using Interval Timer

Render jaw-dropping 8K time-lapse movies by shooting sequences of up to 9,999 full-size stills, again using Silent Live View Mode. Using the D850’s Interval Timer Mode allows you to capture over 8K-size images with exquisite detail for time-lapse movie⁶creation. And with no shutter vibration, your sequences will be tack-sharp.

The most well-rounded Nikon yet

Next-generation features to help you perform at your peak

D850 DSLR photo of a basketball player kneeling with the ball in his hand and the Eiffel Tower in the background

Light it up

When combined with the optional WR-A10/R10 transceiver (requires firmware version 3.0 or later), the D850 can control and wirelessly fire radio controlled SB-5000 Speedlights from another room, around corners or outdoors in bright sunlight.

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D850 DSLR photo of leaves shot using focus stacking

Focus stacking made easy

Create images with extraordinary depth of field using Focus Shift Mode. Set focal steps from 1 to 10 for up to 300 automated shots, which get stored in a dedicated folder for easy identification when using 3rd party focus stacking software⁶. High resolution meets high magnification.

D850 DSLR photo of a model in red, with a red background

Fine tune your NIKKOR lenses

Live View AF Fine Tune lets you quickly and reliably fine-tune the D850’s AF system to your specific NIKKOR lenses, optimizing sharpness and avoiding the lengthy process of trial-and-error tuning.

Negative digitizer

Use the D850’s 45.7 MP back illuminated sensor and Live View for Stills Mode as a negative film scanner with the new optional ES-2 Film Digitizing Adapter Set on a compatible Micro-NIKKOR lens. You can copy slides or negatives one at a time. Digitize the gems from your film days.

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product photo of the D850 and MB-D18 Multi Battery Power Pack

Get a grip

Add the new MB-D18 Multi Battery Power Pack for improved handling with telephoto prime or telephoto zoom lenses, and increase your shooting speed to 9 FPS⁷ at full resolution. For shooting stills in continuous AF, the MB-D18 increases your total shot count to approx. 5,140 shots on a single EN-EL18b battery or up to 145 minutes of HD video. Water- and dust-resistant to match the D850.

LEARN ABOUT THE MB-D18

Product shot of the D850 DSLR and WT-7A wireless transmitter

Fast wireless transfers

When you’ve got a deadline, transfer speed can make all the difference. Transfer images and movie files to a PC or FTP server via wired LAN/wireless LAN using the optional WT-7 Wireless Transmitter. For tethering, Camera Control Pro 2 (optional) gives you remote control of the D850 from a PC for shooting, playback and menu operation during Live View recording.

LEARN ABOUT THE WT-7A

Product shot of the D850 front and back views

Control in the dark

Illuminated buttons make control easy during star-trail shoots, wedding receptions, concerts or anywhere the light is fading.

close up photo of the card slot of the D850 DSLR

No shortage of memory

The D850 offers two card slots, one XQD and one SD. The XQD card slot easily handles the camera’s incredible high resolution files as well as burst shooting capacity and keeps the buffer cleared. Using both XQD and SD, set the SD slot for back up, overflow or just as extra storage space.

illustrations of the weather sealing of the D850 DSLR

Built for the elements

Built with rugged magnesium alloy and carbon fiber materials, and featuring dust and water-drop resistance you’ll have peace of mind even when shooting in extreme environments.

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D850 DSLR photo of a landscape at the ocean

Optimal exposure in an instant

The camera’s 180K RGB Advanced Scene Recognition System pulls it all together and ensures each shot—whether using available light or a Speedlight—has optimal exposure, referencing a database of thousands of photos.

side by side photos of a bride and a B&W landscape in square formats

Square (1:1) image size

Compose with shading in the viewfinder around the image area and shoot beautiful 30.3-megapixel 1:1 square images right in the camera—great for weddings and portraits. Also select from FX (full-frame), DX, 1:2 and 5:4 aspect ratios.

Define your style

Control the look of your photos and videos with Nikon’s Picture Control System. Spend more time in the field focusing on being creative and less time post-processing. Select Auto Picture Control and let the D850 optimize the look for your specific shot.

illustration showing the battery performance between the D850 and D810 DSLRs

Your images. The world. Connected.

Transfer your images to a compatible smartphone or tablet instantly using Nikon’s SnapBridge app. The app maintains a constant connection with the D850 via Bluetooth Low Energy for seamless transfers, sharing your favorite shots and even controlling the D850 for remote shooting.

¹Up to 7 fps; use the MB-D18 Multi Battery Power Pack with the EN-EL18b Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery and shoot full resolution up to 9 fps.
²Among DSLR and Mirrorless cameras as of August 24, 2017.
³When using a 64GB XQD (Sony QD-G64E) card.
⁴DX NIKKOR also compatible.
⁵Available with Full HD or HD or in Stills Live View Mode.
⁶Requires 3rd party software.
⁷Requires EN-EL18b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.
⁸Based on CIPA Standards.

^± 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 5.0 or later or 6.0.1 or later
iOS 8.4 or later, iOS 9.1 or later (latest version of iOS 8 or iOS 9 recommended) plus iOS 10.1 or iOS 10.2
A device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.

Nikon D850

Imaging

Lens Mount	Nikon F
Camera Format	Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor)
Pixels	Actual: 46.89 Megapixel Effective: 45.7 Megapixel
Maximum Resolution	8256 x 5504
Aspect Ratio	1:1, 3:2, 4:5
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	35.9 x 23.9 mm
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW, TIFF
Bit Depth	14-Bit
Image Stabilization	None

Exposure Control

ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 64 to 25600 (Extended: 32 to 102400)
Shutter Speed	1/8000 to 30 Seconds Bulb Mode
Metering Method	3D Color Matrix, Center-Weighted Average, Spot, Highlight Weighted
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation	-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
Metering Range	-3 to 20 EV
White Balance	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Fine, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (White), Incandescent, Neutral White, Preset Manual, Shade
Continuous Shooting	Up to 7 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 51 Exposures (Raw)
Interval Recording	Yes
Self-Timer	2/5/10/20-Second Delay
Mirror Lock-Up	Yes

Video

Recording Modes	MOV/MP4/H.264 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/120p HD (1280 x 720) at 50p/59.94p
Recording Limit	Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds for UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97p
Video Encoding	NTSC/PAL
Audio Recording	Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input
Audio File Format	AAC, Linear PCM (Stereo)

Focus

Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode	Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points	Phase Detection: 153 (99 Cross-Type)
Autofocus Sensitivity	-4 to +20 EV

Viewfinder and Monitor

Viewfinder Type	Optical (Pentaprism)
Viewfinder Eye Point	17 mm
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.75x
Diopter Adjustment	-3 to +1
Monitor Size	3.2″
Monitor Resolution	2,359,000 Dot
Monitor Type	Tilting Touchscreen LCD

Flash

Built-in Flash	None
Flash Modes	First-Curtain Sync, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
Maximum Sync Speed	1/250 Second
Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System	iTTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe, PC Terminal

Interface

Memory Card Slot	1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC 1 x XQD
Connectivity	3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, HDMI C (Mini), Nikon 10-Pin, X-Sync Socket, USB 3.0 Micro-B
Wireless	Wi-Fi Bluetooth
GPS	None

Environmental

Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity	0 to 85%

Physical

Battery	1 x EN-EL15a Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Dimensions (W x H x D)	5.7 x 4.9 x 3.1″ / 146 x 124 x 78.5 mm
Weight	2.01 lb / 915 g

Packaging Info

Package Weight	4.24 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	9.7 x 6.5 x 5.85″

brands	Nikon
PC / Model	D850
Lens Kit	AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens, Body Only

Nikon D850 DSLR Camera