Peter Braun Loc: Los Angeles, California

I am considering purchasing a D810. If you own one would very much like to hear your comments. The D850 is above my price range and I am
a bit hesitant to get into the Z6 model, it is just too new.
Your comments would be greatly appreciated.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

D850 is only $500 more than a D810 new.
And well worth the difference!

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Peter, I have the D800 with no regrets. Both Nikon D810 and Nikon D800 have Full frame sized 36.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras. ... Nikon D810 and Nikon D800 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.You have a faster processor. You will love it.

GED Loc: North central Pa

Tha D810 is a great camera, I shoot mostly natural history subjects and landscapes. I also use the D850 and the two cameras are very similar, you really can't go wrong with either one. The D850 has some added bells and whistles which can be useful if you need them. The added pixels are the main reason I pickup the D850 when going out in the field. If I don't need that I am fine with the D810. I'm sure others will stress the importance of some of the differing features offered by the later model. One feature worth noting is the focus stacking mode, which will only be compatible with Nikon lenses that have a built in focusing motor, not the screw drive type. I myself prefer to do any stacking in the field manually anyway so the D810 works just fine for that as well. Stacking in a studio under controlled conditions (no wind) would be a different story. The autofocus on the D850 seems a little better as well. I am certain you can take outstanding images with either one! Best of luck with whichever one you choose Peter.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

I shot with the D810 for several years and then upgraded to the D850. The latter camera has some improved features over the former, but from my experience image quality is not one of them. I doubt if any one could tell which camera was used even in a side-by-side comparison.

The Z cameras are first iterations as such have limitations depending on what you shoot. Better wait until the next iteration.

Peter Braun Loc: Los Angeles, California

Thank you all for your reply I got a little smarter in choosing the right camera. It might be the last one I am buying so I value everyone's opinion

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

If this camera will be the last one you will ever buy, buy the most recent upgrade--the 850.
Go the whole hog.

Peter Braun Loc: Los Angeles, California

You are absolutely right why not enjoy while you can Thank you made up my mind

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

GED Loc: North central Pa

Yes Peter that is good advice if it is within your budget by all means get the D850 you will be very pleased with it's performance, and you will have no regrets wondering if you should have purchased the most recent model.

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Moreover, you deserve it!

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Given a choice, I’d go for the D850.
I don’t always need or want 36 megapixel files and the storing them takes a lot of space. The D850 lets you choose smaller raw files. It also has flicker detection for shooting in areas like gyms where the the lights can have issues

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

It looks like you have already made up your mind, but I have and use both bodies and will chime in anyway.

The D850 does have some neat new features. For me, flicker reduction and negative copying are the two that count. But right now, I still prefer the D810. I have not yet found the difference between 36 and 46 megapixels to be important for me. It's about 11% more rows and about 11% more pixels in each row. That's the difference between about a 16x24" contact print and a 17.5x 26.5" contact print. Not a big deal by any means. I've also not yet seen the big difference from the new Nikon sensor. It's probably there, but it doesn't knock me over, at least not yet. Low light performance seems largely the same for both bodies, although the D850 may have a little better low light dynamic range.

There are some control relocations on the D850 that I don't like. Those who use ISO as an exposure setting seem to like having that button under the right index finger. I do not change ISO on the fly and much prefer the previous location on the left side. And in my opinion, the lighted buttons are a half-completed task. There are controls on the right side of the rear display that I use when doing night sky shooting that are not illuminated, which is a big disappointment to me.

I don't really mind that the pop-up flash was removed. But I am irritated that a body that is sold at least partially on the basis of its low light performance does not have a focus assist light...only an indicator for the self-timer, which I almost never use.

The D810 has a full metal body. The D850 is composite. We'll have to see whether this makes a difference or not, but I am already hearing from a friend who uses his D850 in harsher conditions than I probably ever will that he is having some problems with the finish coming off. He has a D810 as his other body and does not have the same problem with it.

The D850 is undeniably a fine camera with some neat new features. I'll keep mine. But for me, it does not measure up to the hype that surrounds it, so I'll also keep my D810. And for now, I still reach for it first most of the time.

Peter Braun Loc: Los Angeles, California

Thank You Larry I am glad you did chimed in. Your information and experience is very valuable. I partially made up my mind but I am a procrastinator as specially when it comes to a bigger outlay of money. I gave away all my Nikon equipment to my son last year. He was a Canon user but liked the pictures I took and invited him self to my cameras. I did get a Lumix camera for travels but it does not satisfy me but it is definitely lighter than a Nikon. I used it twice took thousands of pictures some good some not so good, got problems with the electronics but was able to fix it. I am a shopper but not necessarily a Christmas shopper so I take my time to digest all the information I gathered.
Thank you for taking the time and giving me your opinion and experience.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

I like the D810 and the D850. I use the D850 and the D500 on a regular basis and the D810 and D750 as a backup. I am not in love with the Z7.