Nikon D850
Apr 20, 2021 00:19:52 #
nealbralley
Loc: Kansas
You might offer the person $1800 for the D850 camera body. You didn't mention a lens, so $1800 would likely be a good buy. As others mentioned, 11,000 or so shutter releases are not very many. I would not give the person $2500 and neither will the camera store from whom he will buy the mirrorless camera. Take the other $700 and apply it towards a lens!
Apr 20, 2021 00:23:26 #
Photomac
Loc: The Dalles, Or
Just so everyone knows, "Photo Tech Repair Service, located just down the street from B&H in NYC will repair any camera/lens, regardless of origin, faster, and less expensively than Nikon. I too don't recommend a "grey camera," but if you get stuck with such an item, there is help.
Apr 20, 2021 12:00:14 #
Paul Diamond
Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
authorizeduser wrote:
I agree. I have been reading review. Many people, some professionals, find the D850 a plastic toy and have returned the camera. i am most likely going to pass ............
Sorry to disagree with you. The D850 is not plastic, it's magnesium and a bit hefty. I own a D850 and two D800E that I keep in the studio. The issue with the D850 and other high end cameras is the strength of the camera - You can control almost everything including many things you never imagined. It is complicated and requires the investment of time and experience to begin to get the best results with it. But, if you want to use it with the factory default settings as a point-and-shoot, you can.
With top quality glass, you should be amazed by the improvements. The best of the older lenses are likely to be quite usable. Ones that you thought were good, will not be materially better, even with 45 MP images.
The D850 will winnow out photographers unwilling to invest in learning and those of lesser talent. To grow, you must strive to be better and learn this excellent tool's abilities.
Apr 20, 2021 14:16:24 #
authorizeduser wrote:
I currently use a Nikon D750 and have been amazed ... (show quote)
I bought my D850 for $1600.00. Had 6287 clicks and all of the plastic stuff. Price might be a bit high. Perhaps the seller is hoping you will finance his move to mirrorless...
Apr 20, 2021 23:33:19 #
+1 on that. Bought two D850s for work (yes, we need them there) and was keeping one as backup.
Ended up never needing it, so far, and feeling totally comfortable going out on a field job with just the one body.
Of course, I do have an MF digital camera system in the car which I could fall back on should the D850 fail, but it's been over a hundred shoots and maybe 150k exposures with it now, and not a sign of failure. The second D850 is still basically unused in the equipment room.
Ended up never needing it, so far, and feeling totally comfortable going out on a field job with just the one body.
Of course, I do have an MF digital camera system in the car which I could fall back on should the D850 fail, but it's been over a hundred shoots and maybe 150k exposures with it now, and not a sign of failure. The second D850 is still basically unused in the equipment room.
Apr 21, 2021 00:30:59 #
authorizeduser wrote:
Many people, some professionals, find the D850 a plastic toy and have returned the camera.
"Plastic toy"? Are you kidding? I don't know where you get your information. I have shot with the D300, D800, and now use the D850. Anyone who thinks it is a "plastic toy" hasn't a clue what they are talking about. Or hasn't used the camera.
Apr 21, 2021 07:34:00 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
dat2ra wrote:
"Plastic toy"? Are you kidding? I don't know where you get your information. I have shot with the D300, D800, and now use the D850. Anyone who thinks it is a "plastic toy" hasn't a clue what they are talking about. Or hasn't used the camera.
I suspect that term came about with the shift from an all-nagnesium alloy body in the D810 to a hybrid magnesium alloy/carbon fiber body in the D850. I had some concerns about that also, but after three years, it has turned out not to be a problem. By the way, I've not found any camera by any maker that has wi-fi ama/or Bluetooth that has a completely metal body. There's no way that a radio signal can get out from an antenna inside a metal container.
Apr 21, 2021 11:44:00 #
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Apr 21, 2021 13:04:52 #
dat2ra wrote:
B&H has a used D850 for $2387.
Oh I wish I didn’t need money to replace our back door because I would definitely be adding this camera to my gear.Just an amazing camera to have! I have a friend who has one & it is awesome!I am jealous!😢
Apr 21, 2021 14:34:40 #
ScottWardwell
Loc: Maine
CHG_CANON wrote:
Abe's has a new D850 at $2,396, on sale for Mother's Day.
Knowing Abes, probably Dark Grey Market.
Apr 21, 2021 16:22:03 #
RonM12 wrote:
Yeah, I read that post calling the D850 a plastic toy, I chalked it up to individual having no clue as to what they were talking about.
I never said it was a plastic toy. I said I read where a reviewer said so ...........
Apr 21, 2021 16:24:25 #
authorizeduser wrote:
I agree. I have been reading review. Many people, some professionals, find the D850 a plastic toy and have returned the camera. i am most likely going to pass ............
I NEVER SAID THE D850 WAS A PLASTIC TOY. I SAID, I READ A REVIEW WHICH STATED THIS.
Apr 21, 2021 16:39:24 #
Thomas Coulter
Loc: Maryville, Tennessee
I bought a refurbished D850 from Nikon last month for $2,199. It showed 0 shutter clicks, and it looks new to me.
Apr 21, 2021 16:41:15 #
Thomas Coulter wrote:
I bought a refurbished D850 from Nikon last month for $2,199. It showed 0 shutter clicks, and it looks new to me.
WOW! 0 activation's ........... You got a new one! Nikon does not reset the counters. Enjoy it!
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