Nikon D800+D500 vs Nikon D850
Dec 25, 2017 17:04:59 #
I have a D800 which I have used to great success for landscape and street photography. I rented a D500 for wildlife photography for a trip last August to Botswana and Zambia. The D500 was awesome-great autofocus and the reach with a Nikon 80-400 mm lens was great. Produced wonderful, tack shop 24" x 36" prints. Wondered whether to add a D500 to my D800 or trade the D800 for the new D850 and use just one camera. Traveling to Greece, Iceland and The Tetons/Yellowstone (wildlife photography) this year. Just retired so travelling while I can-hard to hold the camera using a walker!
Dec 25, 2017 18:02:08 #
rossen wrote:
I have a D800 which I have used to great success f... (show quote)
My D850 is replacing my 5 1/2 year old D800E, and my D500 has seen no use in the 3 1/2 months I have had the D850. Its a good replacement for both in my opinion.
Dec 25, 2017 18:15:07 #
Dec 25, 2017 20:49:20 #
The D850 easily replaces the D800 and D500. It's better than the D800 in every way and if you add a grip, it basically has a D500 built right in.
Dec 25, 2017 21:02:00 #
Dec 25, 2017 21:34:48 #
Dec 25, 2017 21:49:26 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
Simple Math...D800+D500=D1300. Therefore D1300>D850.
But 4 digits cameras are less than 3 digits cameras.
Dec 26, 2017 00:43:08 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Steve Perry wrote:
The D850 easily replaces the D800 and D500. It's better than the D800 in every way and if you add a grip, it basically has a D500 built right in.
Yes, but when I travel in the National Parks I keep a wide angle lens on the FX camera and a wildlife lens (200-500) on the DX camera. Although landscapes wait on you critters often not.
It has been D5300 and D800. Refurb D5600 is on its way. Refurb D850 will replace D800 when they become available. Or when I run out of patience.
Dec 26, 2017 01:41:35 #
Robeng
Loc: California
rossen wrote:
I have a D800 which I have used to great success f... (show quote)
I don't like carrying my full frame gear when I'm traveling, especially climbing Machu Picchu or the Great Wall of China. This year I borrowed a Nikon D500 from Nikon for my China trip and loved it. Just carried two lenses. I loved how convenient and lighter the D500 combo was compared to my full frame equipment. I loved it so much I purchased one. With that said, I purchased a D850 and used it for photographing models and wildlife. I have to admit I love that camera too.
So, my opinion for what its worth is if you can afford both the D500 & D850 I would get both. If not, get the D850 with the grip adapter and you're also good.
Dec 26, 2017 03:21:57 #
rossen wrote:
I have a D800 which I have used to great success f... (show quote)
I own both the D500 and D800. I've been wonderingthe same thing. I've decided to retire the D800 but keep the D500 as a second camera. Often such as on your African safari you need two cameras anyway.
If you can find Steve Perry's D850 review he says the same thing as MT shooter.
Congrats on your retirement.
Dec 26, 2017 05:23:54 #
The D850 is an awesome camera, I would keep the D500, it has an AF system that is faster than the D850. For Birds on the Wing and fast action, it is magic!
My set up is the D500 with the 300 F4E PF + TC 1.4 and the D850 with the Nikkor 200~500. Meets all my birding needs.
Have FUN!
My set up is the D500 with the 300 F4E PF + TC 1.4 and the D850 with the Nikkor 200~500. Meets all my birding needs.
Have FUN!
Dec 26, 2017 06:41:11 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
rossen wrote:
I have a D800 which I have used to great success f... (show quote)
Generally speaking, the D500 is a sports and wildlife camera and the D850 is a landscape and studio camera. Generally speaking.
Dec 26, 2017 06:50:58 #
billnikon wrote:
Generally speaking, the D500 is a sports and wildlife camera and the D850 is a landscape and studio camera. Generally speaking.
Hi Bill, here are a couple of links that also found the D850 great for wildlife and birds. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zwh4h4Jv9k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRC6dhUF-H0
Dec 26, 2017 07:00:46 #
Steve Perry wrote:
The D850 easily replaces the D800 and D500. It's better than the D800 in every way and if you add a grip, it basically has a D500 built right in.
I always skim the posts after a question to see if someone else has said what I would say. Good answer (as usual).
Dec 26, 2017 07:12:06 #
Steve Perry wrote:
The D850 easily replaces the D800 and D500. It's better than the D800 in every way and if you add a grip, it basically has a D500 built right in.
Why carry two bodies when you can just carry one...that would be my thinking if the cost is not a factor too.
Best,
Todd Ferguson
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