Skip to content
GearOpen.com

GearOpen.com

GearOpen.com is the hub for the latest developments in technology, AI, software, computers, transportation, consumer electronics, and scientific innovation.

  • Phones
  • Tablets
  • Laptops
  • Computers & IT
  • AI & Bots
  • Apps
  • Gaming
  • Audio & Video
  • Wearables
  • Smart Home
  • Cameras
  • Drones
  • Cars
  • Motorcycles
  • Yachts & Boats
  • Planes
  • Science
  • Tools
  • Toggle search form
Should you upgrade to a Nikon D850?

Should you upgrade to a Nikon D850?

Posted on August 28, 2017April 4, 2019 By Jarvis

The D850 was just announced, and by all accounts it’s shaping up to be a very impressive camera. Depending on what kind of photography you prefer, the D850 might be a useful upgrade to a current Nikon DSLR, and a compelling alternative for someone looking to switch from a rival system.

Should you upgrade to a Nikon D850?

In this article, I’m going to imagine that you’re interested in the D850, and considering it to replace or sit alongside your current camera. For the sake of maintaining focus on spec and performance, I’m also going to assume that you’re fine spending $3300, plus another $900 or so for the optional grip and a D5 battery + charger, if you want to take the D850 up to 9 fps. Where money is mentioned at all, it’s mostly where the D850 costs substantially more than the camera you might be considering upgrading or switching from.

Mostly I’ll be focusing on how the D850 stacks up against other current and previous-generation Nikon DSLRs, but I’ve added three slides at the end of this article, giving a basic picture of how it compares against competitive full-frame cameras from Canon, Ricoh and Sony.
…
Read full post here:
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1592140406/should-you-upgrade-to-a-nikon-d850

Cameras Tags:camera, Canon, charger, DSLR, full-frame, Nikon, Nikon DSLRs, photography, ricoh, Sony

Post navigation

Previous Post: 8bitdo SNES30 review: A lovingly crafted Super Nintendo-style controller for retro gaming
Next Post: 2018 Kia Stinger: Australian specs and features revealed

Related Posts

You don’t really need a new camera – a $200,000 photo prize was just won with this old Canon DSLR Cameras
Nikon Z30 vs Z50 – The 5 Main Differences – Mirrorless Comparison Cameras
Has the X100VI taken a little too much from Fujifilm’s other cameras? Cameras
Eachine E50S Review – A Foldable Quadcopter with 720P Camera Eachine E50S Review – A Foldable Quadcopter with 720P Camera Cameras
This Is The Worst Reason to Upgrade Your Camera! (Don’t Do It) This Is The Worst Reason to Upgrade Your Camera! (Don’t Do It) Cameras
Aditya Kinjawadekar Photographed a 360° Image of the Milky Way Cameras

Copyright © 2026 GearOpen.com.

Powered by PressBook Grid Dark theme