The Nikon D850 specs and features have finally been confirmed and have the mixed media world talking.

The D850 is the long awaited replacement for the Nikon D810, adding many highly requested features as requested by the photography, and videography community.

The Nikon D850 Specifications

Sensor: 45.7MP FX CMOS Backlit Sensor (First of its kind in the Nikon lineup)

Processor: EXPEED 5

ISO Range: 64 – 25600, expandable to 102,400
Autofocus: 153 AF points, 99 cross-type (same as the Nikon D5)

Speed: 7 fps in full resolution (with 51 shot buffer)

Shutter: 30 to 1/8000

Display: 3.2”, fully integrated, tilting touch screen

Formats: JPEG, RAW Large (45.7MP), RAW Medium (25.6MP), RAW Small (11.6MP)

Battery: Rated for 1840 photos, or 70mins of video

Connectivity: Wifi, Bluetooth

Media: Dual cards (XQD and SD with UHS II support)
Illuminated Buttons

 

PHOTO FEATURES

Focus Stacking

Negative/Positive Scanning

Silent shutter

Radio Flash control

VIDEO FEATURES

4K cropless up to 30p.

1080p up to 60p.

1080p slow motion at 120p

Max record time 29mins 59secs

Focus Peaking (only in 1080p formats and lower)

Zebras

Timelapse (4K processed in camera, 8K is not processed in camera)

HDMI Out in 4:2:2 8 Bit quality

Microphone jack

Headphone jack

PRICE: $3296 USD

As a hybrid shooter (shoots both photos and videos) this piece of kit is a game changer in the DSLR world. Nikon has finally listened and given us something to truly be excited for. A fully featured photo camera, with some professional level video features to boot. I hope to get my hands on this soon, to do a full review on it.