Nikon D850 Specifications

SpecificationsNikon D850
  Nikon D850
Year Introduced2018
Megapixels45.7
Total Pixels46.9
Sensor Size35.9 x 23.9mm
Pixel Dimensions8256 x 5504
Pixel Size4.35µm
Diffraction-Limited Aperturef/7.0
Sensor Readout Speed (ms)
Sensor StabilizationN
Lens MountNikon F
FOVCF1.0x
Image ProcessorEXPEED 5
 
Autofocus  
TypeNikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection and fine-tuning
Points153 focus points (including 99 cross-type sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35 cross-type sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection
Working RangeEV-4 to EV 20 (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
Point Selection9, 25, 72, or 153 point Dynamic-area AF
Auto-area AF
Single-point AF
3D-tracking
Group-area AF
MicroadjustmentYes
Touch & Drag AF
Eye Detection AF
Focus Bracketing/Stacking
 
Exposure Control  
Metering ModesCenter-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15, or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle)
Matrix: 3D Color Matrix Metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering III (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data
Spot: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses
Metering Range-3 - 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering)
2 - 20 EV (spot metering)
0 - 20 EV (Highlight-weighted metering)
@ ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F
Exposure Comp±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
AEB2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV
Light Flicker Mode
Intervalometer
ISO SensitivityISO 64 - 25,600
Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102,400 equivalent) above ISO 25,600; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Shutter Speed30 sec. to 1/8000 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV, Bulb, Time, X250
 
Viewfinder  
TypeEye-level Pentaprism Single-Lens Reflex Viewfinder
CoverageApprox. 100%
MagnificationApprox. 0.75x
EyepointApprox. 17mm
InformationRoll indicator
AF Area Brackets
Framing Grid
Focus Points
Pitch Indicator
Flicker Detection
Focus Indicator
Metering
AE Lock
Shutter Speed Lock
Shutter Speed
AF Mode
Aperture Lock
Aperture (f-number and number of stops)
DOF PreviewYes (via Pv button)
 
LCD  
Type3.2" (8cm), approx. 2359k-dot (XGA) tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD
Coating
Brightness AdjAdjustable to one of five levels
Display Options(1) Quick Control Screen
(2) Camera settings
(3) Electronic Level
 
Flash  
Built-in GNN/A (ISO 100, meters)
Built-in CoverageN/A
Built-in Recycle TimeN/A
ModesFront-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off
X-Sync1/250sec
Exposure Compensation- 3.0 EV – +1 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
Hot Shoe/PC TerminalYes / Yes
External Flash CompNikon Speedlight
 
Shooting  
Shooting ModesAperture-Priority (A), Manual (M), Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Picture StylesAuto, Flat, Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid
Image ProcessingD-Lighting
Distortion Control
Filter Effects
Image Overlay
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Perspective Control
Red-Eye Correction
Resize
Side-by-Side Comparison
Straighten
Trim
Trim Movie
Abberration Corrections
Drive ModesContinuous low-speed [CL] mode, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode, Mirror-up [Mup] mode, Quiet Shutter Release, Quiet Continuous Release, Self-timer Mode, Single-frame [S] mode
Continuous ShootingMax approx. 9 frames per second with EN-EL18b Battery inserted in a MB-D18 Power Pack; up to 7 frames per second with alternate power source
Shutter Lag
Viewfinder Blackout
 
Live View  
FrameRate60 fps
FocusingContrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected), Face-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Pinpoint AF, Subject-tracking AF
MeteringTTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Display Options
 
File Information  
Still ImageTypeCompliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
EXIF 2.31 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
Image SizeFX-format: (L) 8,256 x 5,504, (M) 6,192 x 4,128, (S) 4,128 x 2,752
1:2 format: (L) 6,880 x 4,584, (M) 5,152 x 3,432, (S) 3,440 x 2,288
5:4 format: (L) 6,880 x 5,504, (M) 5,152 x 4,120, (S) 3,440 x 2,752
1:1 format: (L) 5,504 x 5,504, (M)4,128 x 4,128, (S)2,752 x 2,752
DX-format: (L) 5,408 x 3,600, (M) 4,048 x 2,696, (S) 2,704 x 1,800
FX-format photographs taken during movie recording: (L) 8,256 x 4,640, (M) 6,192 x 3,480, (S) 4,128 x 2,320
DX-format photographs taken during movie recording:
(L) 5,408 x 3,040, (M) 4,048 x 2,272, (S) 2,704 x 1,520
Movie TypeMOV/MP4, H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding, Linear PCM AAC Stereo Audio
Movie Size4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 - 30/25/24 fps
Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 - 60/50/30/25/24 fps
HD 1,280 x 720 - 60/50 fps
Slow-motion: Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 30p/25p/24p
Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively
Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 (when quality is fixed at high) and 1,920 x 1,080 slow-motion (when quality is fixed at normal)
Movie Length29 minutes 59 seconds
Each movie will be recorded across up to 8 files of up to 4 GB each.
 
Other Information  
Wireless FeaturesBuilt-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
GPSvia optional GP-1/GP-1A
Custom Functions55 Custom Settings
LCD Panel / IlluminationYes / Yes
Water & Dust ResistanceYes
Sound MemoNo
 
Interface  
Computer InterfaceSuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0 Micro-B connector)
Other InterfaceAudio input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Headphone Connector
Ten-pin remote terminal: Can be used to connect optional MC-30A/ MC-36A remote cords, ML-3 modulite remote control sets, WR-R10 (requires WR-A10 adapter) or WR-1 wireless remote controllers, or GP-1/ GP-1A GPS units
 
Memory  
Memory TypeXQD, Secure Digital (SDHC/SDXC UHS-II compliant)
 
Batteries & Power  
BatteryEN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Battery LifeApprox. 1,840 shots
Power Supply Battery ChargersMH-25a
 
Physical Specs  
Body MaterialsMagnesium alloy and carbon fiber
Shutter Durability Rating200,000
Operating Environment0–40 °C (32–104 °F), less than 85% humidity
Dimensions Inches5.7 x 4.9 x 3.1" (146.0 x 124.0 x 78.5mm)
CIPA Weight32.3 oz (915g)
 
Accessories  
ViewfinderDK-19 Rubber Eyecup, DK-17C Diopter-Adjustment Viewfinder, DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece, DG-2 Eyepiece Magnifier (requires DK-18 adapter), DK-14/DK-17A Antifog Finder, DK17F Fluorine-Coated Finder, DR-5/DR-4 Right-Angle Viewing Attachment
Wireless File TransmitterBuilt-in
Compatible LensesAF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses), DX lenses, AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only).
Battery Grip MB-D18  Buy ►
RemoteMC-30A/ MC-36A
Other
 
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