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Mar 18, 2024 10:05:42 #

CliffMcKenzie Loc: Lake Athens Texas

OK, here we go as Dak says, first, follow Perry and set up DUAL back button focusing. You will love it.
Cap Auto ISO at 25600...it is ok, trust me.
Create an emergency chip to reload settings if you ever screw up or breakdown in the field (you know those memory chips that are nothing in size)
Lens(buy in this order)
1. 24-70 2.8 (if you can only afford one...this is it)
2. 70-200 2.8
3 or 4 - 200-500 5.6
3 or 4 - 13-24 2.8
5. 24 - 120 4 (great for street photography)

Have a manual on your phone and other books on your portable computer.

Welcome to the D850 world!

Mar 18, 2024 10:10:49 #

photoman43

rpm wrote:

So, I broke down & purchased a D850 after shooting 18 years with my D40X. The new one has so many buttons & it's heavy! Can't wait to do something with it but think I'm gonna need a lesson or two... any suggestions to get me up to speed?

Download all of the free manuals from NikonUSA. Some are for specific shooting situations. Make sure you get the User Manual. Check for what firmware is in the camera. Download and update the firmware if needed.

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/359/D850.html

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/359/D850.html

I have Thom Hogan's Guide to the D850. If you shoot with flash, his guide covers flash with lots of good (and needed) information.

Mar 18, 2024 10:58:18 #

rpm Loc: Houston, TX

Thanks Coolhand, made a note of that lens too. It's coming together this morning. Have the thing on a tripod watching u-tube videos. It's gonna be a fine piece of kit once I put it all together ! RPM

Mar 18, 2024 11:00:33 #

rpm Loc: Houston, TX

Hey Cliff, thanks. All good recommendations... I'm getting a hold of it this morning. Thanks again. Rpm

Mar 18, 2024 11:02:55 #

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Cap auto at 25k ISO???

Wow!

You need to learn the capabilities of this camera. Mine is capped at 6,400.

Do recall the invariant sensor that this camera offers.

Since I shoot mostly manual, I over between 400 and ISO 1,200.

Note that regardless of invariant the exposure must be spot on to exploit the full luminosity of a scene.

Mar 18, 2024 11:09:41 #

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

User ID wrote:

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You will be happy to learn that we now have something that both of us can agree on!!

Happy?
But I have to add that the D850 can also reveal bad habits that (for me) have nothing to do with mediocre lenses. I wish I could blame them!

Mar 18, 2024 11:48:03 #

GLSmith Loc: Tampa, Fl

As mentioned Steve Perry has a number of excellent videos, etc on the D-850 setup, auto focus, etc. Done in a manner for beginners to pros with no demeaning talk of "OK newbies".....another source for excellent reference is Thom Hogans sight....in depth explanations examples, https://bythom.com/ ...then there is U-Tube

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Mar 18, 2024 11:52:55 #

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

I'd like to hear more in response to the question about the OP's FX lenses on their new FX body.

Mar 18, 2024 12:30:24 #

therwol Loc: USA

CHG_CANON wrote:

I'd like to hear more in response to the question about the OP's FX lenses on their new FX body.

Subsequent posts reveal that the OP put a DX lens on the camera for now and is looking at options for FX lenses.

Mar 18, 2024 12:34:42 #

Dan' de Bourgogne

rpm wrote:

quite a nice upgrade!!!Congrats...enjoy Your new tool!
Many buttons is great because quick...less hassle in menus.

Mar 18, 2024 12:36:04 #

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

therwol wrote:

Subsequent posts reveal that the OP put a DX lens on the camera for now and is looking at options for FX lenses.

I feared as much ...

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Mar 18, 2024 12:41:15 #

Harry02 Loc: Gardena, CA

rpm wrote:

Yeah. Get a wide strap.
I have a D80, a D200, and a D600. the D800 is a brick! Heavy!

Mar 18, 2024 13:29:47 #

MichaelMcGrath Loc: Ireland

Absolutely - It would be foolish to buy the D850 when one has the D800, as I have - especially when there's more danger of moire with the 850!

Mar 18, 2024 14:06:15 #

rpm Loc: Houston, TX

Retired CPO wrote:

You will be happy to learn that we now have something that both of us can agree on!!

Happy?
But I have to add that the D850 can also reveal bad habits that (for me) have nothing to do with mediocre lenses. I wish I could blame them!

Hey there Retired CPO!
I remember you. I thought you blocked me. (You hurt my feelings commenting on my number of posts.)
Can't help it I'm a "man of few words" and a belligerent one too! lol We just got off on the wrong foot... anyway, yes, I updated to a Nikon D850 and couldn't be happier. I'm now on that learning curve, playing the fool until I become proficient with it. I do need some new lenses and know to get a VR lens. Any suggestions would help...
Thanks for stirring my pot & waking me up! Probably needed & deserved it. You ARE a CPO. And I'm sure you meant well... Thanks again, :-) rpm

Mar 18, 2024 14:08:32 #

rpm Loc: Houston, TX

CHG_CANON wrote:

I'd like to hear more in response to the question about the OP's FX lenses on their new FX body.

It's working for now! Am I doing something wrong ?

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