Question for D850 owners
Jan 23, 2018 13:32:03 #
Have you found the increase in pixels to be clearly beneficial IQ wise over the D810? Is there more to the camera to make it worthwhile upgrade over the D810? I can see where upgrading from a D610 or a D750 would be a quantum leap but this image size graphic shows the difference between the 810 and the 850 is kind of ho hum. I am looking to upgrade from a 610when I can and I guess I'm really looking for a reason to go to the 850 other than the pixel count.
White D850
Gray D810
Green D610/750
White D850
Gray D810
Green D610/750
Jan 23, 2018 13:43:20 #
There are a lot of tiny improvements over the D810 but the bottom line is: It's fun to use something new. If you can't afford the D850 get the D810.
Jan 23, 2018 13:45:24 #
Technology is always changing. The D850 is NOW the best, most-feature packed FF DSLR that Nikon offers. I found that there was some improvement in detail resolution over my D800. Whether it was enough for someone to say they wanted/needed a D850 over the D800 is not for me to say. There are many other features on the 850 that are not on the 800. How much you need them is your call.
Jan 23, 2018 14:45:30 #
TINY improvements???????
Pixel density is greater.
DR is better
Focusing is much faster
Buffering is incredible
This is just a part of what is better...
Tiny improvements... Compare the D800 to the D810 and speak about incremental upgrade. The D850 is a new camera, same as the D500 is a new camera compared to the D300 - with less waiting time -.
Pixel density is greater.
DR is better
Focusing is much faster
Buffering is incredible
This is just a part of what is better...
Tiny improvements... Compare the D800 to the D810 and speak about incremental upgrade. The D850 is a new camera, same as the D500 is a new camera compared to the D300 - with less waiting time -.
Jan 23, 2018 15:04:49 #
RWR
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Rich1939 wrote:
Have you found the increase in pixels to be clearl... (show quote)
The larger you print, or the more you crop, the more you will see the improvement.
Jan 23, 2018 15:39:21 #
Image size comparisons are, IMHO, useless. A 8256 x 5504 image has a greater depth of detail than the 7360 x 4912 D810 image. But, the focusing system, illuminated controls, built in exposure stacking, intervalometer, 8k timelapses, buffering, focus point control and ISO range make the D850 anything but an incremental upgrade from the D810.
Jan 23, 2018 17:20:38 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Image size comparisons are, IMHO, useless. A 8256 x 5504 image has a greater depth of detail than the 7360 x 4912 D810 image. But, the focusing system, illuminated controls, built in exposure stacking, intervalometer, 8k timelapses, buffering, focus point control and ISO range make the D850 anything but an incremental upgrade from the D810.
I'm with you on all the improvements and can even name a few others, except for the ISO. From looking at DXOMark, both the D750 and D810 have much better ISO scores. Am I missing anything? Thanks Dan
Jan 24, 2018 07:11:56 #
Jan 24, 2018 07:51:36 #
travelwp wrote:
There are a lot of tiny improvements over the D810 but the bottom line is: It's fun to use something new. If you can't afford the D850 get the D810.
Good point about "fun" to use something new. I'll have to ask my wife if I can some fun this weekend and go on a date with a new woman. To me, it has always been if you are not a professional why spend the $3500.00 and higher number. Once again it boils down to the difference between men and boys is the price of their toys.
Jan 24, 2018 09:07:59 #
Rich1939 wrote:
Have you found the increase in pixels to be clearl... (show quote)
If you're stuck on the D-810, I'm selling two.
Jan 24, 2018 09:27:54 #
Jan 24, 2018 10:43:44 #
Megapixel size is only important if you crop in a lot. Other factors such as mentioned by rgrenaderphoto (above) could be considered more important in this sense: After you have purchased the camera you are set with those features and you can't change them. However, the low megapixel count can be compensated for by moving in closer or filling the frame more.
Jan 24, 2018 11:40:21 #
In my view as a sports photographer, the added pixels of the D850 over the D810 is not the seller. While I consider the D810 almost useless for sports, the D850 is a good fit. It's a bit faster, but far more important, is the larger buffer. The controls on the D850 are much like my D5, and the D850 shares the new focusing system. Add a few more things to the mix and you'll understand why I upgraded. The D810 is still a pretty awesome camera. Best of luck.
Jan 24, 2018 12:06:07 #
Much better low light performance. Moveable live view screen for macro so I was able to sell my D750 I used for macro. Shutter faster, quieter, and smoother. I found D750 was a little better in low light situations than the D810. One consideration for buying D810 over D750.
Jan 24, 2018 14:14:47 #
If you can wait for the availability the D850 is a no brainer, it will expand your abilities, a camera you can grow with. if you cannot wait d810 is a wonderful camera.
I am finding the d850 has an interesting look to its files, I am finding when used with Zeiss glass it resembles the Leica look of the m240 yet still retaining the Nikon attributes, which makes sense since towerjazz makes both these sensors. For me This in itself is worth the upgrade tenfold.
I am finding the d850 has an interesting look to its files, I am finding when used with Zeiss glass it resembles the Leica look of the m240 yet still retaining the Nikon attributes, which makes sense since towerjazz makes both these sensors. For me This in itself is worth the upgrade tenfold.
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