SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

I've been wanting to upgrade from my current D7500 to a full frame, mainly for improved low light performance as well as image quality and have been saving since January for a D760 but since that model seems more and more to be a figment of someone's imagination my husband has been encouraging me to consider the D850. I know it is an excellent camera but I have some questions that some of you folks might help answer since you have real life experience with it as opposed to the enthusiasm of the sales staff at my local camera shop.

Concerning the 45mp resolution: is it true that the huge amount of mps contribute to camera shake? I shoot handheld almost exclusively and am reliably steady down to a shutter speed of 1/20 and sometimes a bit lower. I can't see dragging a tripod around everywhere I go and needing one for steady performance would be a deal breaker here.

Concerning large image file size: I work on a HP laptop with 8 gb of memory - would these large sizes cause problems? I haven't stepped up to working in RAW yet but again, is there a problem converting back to jpeg?

Weight is probably just a personal decision - it's a pound heavier than my D7500 which itself is a bit of a beast - I'm unsure whether that extra weight will cause a problem with every day usage.

As to my shooting style - I do a bit of everything but particularly travel photography, candid portraits, some landscape, and some street when I get the chance. Also, I'm not at all interested in going mirrorless at this time - maybe in a few years when Nikon works out the bugs in this first generation product and there are more lenses available.

So … I'd be very grateful for any advice you can give - thanks in advance!

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

I've owned my D850 since it was first released and am very happy with it. It is Nikon's best camera for everything except for sports action, where the D5 is king. I've never heard of resolution contributing to camera shake but the files are large. I work with at least 16GB of memory on a laptop and use Lr for post processing. I shoot only in RAW and export mostly in Jpeg. IMHO. I'd suggest the D850 to you in a heartbeat but remind you that you will want some full frame lenses to go along. Best of luck.

SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

Thanks for your reply! So, is it your opinion that my 8GB laptop might not have the power needed to deal with those files? I really don't want to have to upgrade my machine as it isn't very old - my husband checked the other day and found that it won't accept additional memory. As for lenses - I've been switching to full frame and am looking forward to being able to use them at the focal lengths they are designed for.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

I would just see how it goes with your machine. I believe that 8GB is the minimum for Lr, but you may be quite happy. If you have a Mac, you, most likely, will be able to add memory but YOU may no need it. Best of luck with your D850 if that is the way you decide to go.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

It is true that the high pixel density will show any movement blur quicker or will be more discernable. But, once you conquer the blur you will have more detail to show - but you must be willing and able to concur the blur - otherwise - why pay big bucks for the big MP ??

From your concern about the weight, a mirror less might be more practical for you. ! ? And, a lower MP would give better low light abilities....
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SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

What do you mean by "concur the blur"? I've never heard that term before.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Sorry, it is conquer the blur - that means you use a proper shutter speed for subject movement and camera/body stabilization so any blur is minimized to the point where it does not show in the image.
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imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Yes - you GOT it !

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At low ISO settings, you probably won't see any difference in image quality between your D7500 and the D850. The D7500 has the same sensor as the D500. Its image quality is stellar. I have two D500's. At high ISO settings, the D850 would be superior.

Your D7500 has approximately the same pixel density as the D850. You need to be steady with both cameras to avoid blur from camera shake.

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Pistnbroke Loc: UK

You will have no problem with the D850..I have used for many many weddings all hand held and no problems at all. The pixel density is less than a D7200.
File size no problem I shoot JPEG usually large normal+ . Turn the sharpness up to +9 (not 7 or 8 !! ) and don't forget the fine focus adjust. Yes its heavy but you can do the 9fps grip scenario for about $120 if you do wildlife.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

I agree. In addition to size and weight it is probably the loudest camera I ever used which is annoying in some circumstance.

Never had an issue with image blur although noise is more pronounce than I like but that can be easily corrected.

After about 5-6 months with the camera I jumped ship and have no regrets.

The biggest game changer for my photography was buying a computer equipped for image processing. This opened areas in editing that my lack of patience keep me from exploring.

SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

Thanks! I do that when using my only non-stabilized lens.

capmike Loc: New Bern, NC

Had mine since it first came out. Upgrading from D 750. At first I had to up my shutter speed to 2000+ to get rid of shake, but gradually I was able to get down to 400. True Raw files are 46mb, but the same jpegs are only 25mb. Wonderful camera, best I’ve ever owned. I shoot wildlife, outstanding machine.