Nikon D850 Review For Wildlife, Landscape, and Nature Photographers

Nikon D850 Review
A complete review of the Nikon D850 from a wildlife / nature photographer. Covers all the exciting new features - and more importantly, how to actually use them. It's also loaded with tips, tricks, and advice for getting the most from your camera.
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  • @backcountrygallery
    @backcountrygallery3 жыл бұрын

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  • @CitSF

    @CitSF

    2 жыл бұрын

    A referral to your website has helped soothe (somewhat) the humbling I have received this past two weeks - it is the best new camera I have owned and your book on the AF system is awesome. Subscribed. Followed. Customer. Thankful.

  • @JMHSPhoto
    @JMHSPhoto6 жыл бұрын

    Steve's reviews are the 'standard' by which all other reviews should be measured. No fluff, real world, things other's wouldn't even notice.. and no SPEC overload. Huge thanks Steve.

  • @backcountrygallery

    @backcountrygallery

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank John!

  • @scallen3841

    @scallen3841

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @bobani17

    @bobani17

    4 жыл бұрын

    i Agree, nobody makes me want to buy a new camera or a lens like Steve. =) I also have a tendensy to just watch his videos because i like his voice and the way he talks. I wish we had more videos, or that i could do an internship or something, haha

  • @zemudikat
    @zemudikat6 жыл бұрын

    thanks steve!! love your reviews, you're honestly the best, and its VERY clear that you've used this camera extensively. there are many reviewers on youtube that "review" gear that they havent even used. thanks for being so thorough!

  • @dunnymonster
    @dunnymonster6 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely the best review of the D850 I've seen. Excellent work 😃

  • @WorldinFastForward

    @WorldinFastForward

    6 жыл бұрын

    I have never watched a better camera review. Steve Perry is just a absolutely Nikon wildlife hero

  • @19Photographer76

    @19Photographer76

    6 жыл бұрын

    Steve is a very good photographer but IMO, he's an outstanding educator!

  • @vineetreddy4077

    @vineetreddy4077

    5 жыл бұрын

    100% agreed! This review was ridiculously clear!

  • @Desco-a-lenha-no-Lombo

    @Desco-a-lenha-no-Lombo

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, the best review !!

  • @kodilutv
    @kodilutv6 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely the best review of the D850 I've seen só far. Excellent work. I can't even remotely imagine the amount of effort put into this. THANK YOU!

  • @southeastgasservices
    @southeastgasservices26 күн бұрын

    Just bought one of these second hand, I have only had it a couple of days, all I can say is WOW, what a camera.....just amazing.

  • @Milagerdi
    @Milagerdi6 жыл бұрын

    Steve, you are the best. An actual photographer, knowledgeable, practical and great at explaining details about the gears you actually using. I've watched many D850 (and other cameras ) reviews and none of them, not a single of them can compare to yours. We need to get you more subscribers ... thanks.

  • @jamesollick4413
    @jamesollick4413Ай бұрын

    The best D850 overview I have seen. Thank you. I picked up a new D850 a couple of weeks ago when it went on sale. It replaces my D810. I am extremely pleased with the performance. I completed 3 events since I received it and the resulting results were awesome.

  • @anjouanwaeterloos7709
    @anjouanwaeterloos77096 жыл бұрын

    Congrats for the 100k subscribers! It is well deserved, probably the best photography channel I follow!

  • @tronderikbrekke8792
    @tronderikbrekke87926 жыл бұрын

    Great review Steve, as usual. Very thorough and well put together. I can only give you that one thumb up, but it deserves a whole lot more. Great photography too!

  • @tomasgustavophotography
    @tomasgustavophotography6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Steve, for bringing the best reviews and the best nature photography content on the web. Cheers!!

  • @seantomlinson3320
    @seantomlinson33206 жыл бұрын

    This was great, good job Steve. Your books are terrific too, I'm so glad I spent that pittance to get such terrific information. Thank you Steve!

  • @darthsquider8586
    @darthsquider85866 жыл бұрын

    Your reviews are so informative and comprehensive that I subscribed, first time ever doing so. Keep up the good work!

  • @idaholarch
    @idaholarch6 жыл бұрын

    That may be the best review I've ever seen...of anything. Plus, tons of really useful tips! Thank you!

  • @SKgeostrat
    @SKgeostrat6 жыл бұрын

    Steve, you are without hesitation the best reviewer I know and this one confirms it. Structure and organisation are your secret. I always feel that I get something useful when I have viewed your stuff and you are not afraid of having a real opinion. Thanks and keep it up.

  • @johncurwen8122
    @johncurwen8122 Жыл бұрын

    What a brilliant review!! I really love my D850; the number of features it has are awesome. The simple, forthright explanation you provide, Steve, convey a practical enthusiasm that is contagious and inspiring. Thank you!

  • @ganeshbeee
    @ganeshbeee6 жыл бұрын

    Unbiased, factual and the best review ever. Period.

  • @DVBMurphy
    @DVBMurphy5 жыл бұрын

    This is the best and most useful camera review I've seen, every question I have on the D850 thouroughly answered and the answers justified and proved, I have a new favourite channel!

  • @fekard
    @fekard5 жыл бұрын

    I owned the camera for more than a year now I have your books and still learn new stuff here. Quality Channel.

  • @nandi123
    @nandi1236 жыл бұрын

    The best review and tutorial anywhere! Thanks!

  • @backcountrygallery

    @backcountrygallery

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @donaldlyons7143

    @donaldlyons7143

    6 жыл бұрын

    Great job, Steve. Loving my new D850😃

  • @rickdunlop2431

    @rickdunlop2431

    4 жыл бұрын

    Steve Perry oppoppppp

  • @rickdunlop2431

    @rickdunlop2431

    4 жыл бұрын

    Steve Perry has

  • @Tanguero5380
    @Tanguero53806 жыл бұрын

    Once again, Steve delivers a professional review. Clear, concise but in depth and complete. I have watched several D850 reviews on KZread, some of them revealing total misunderstanding of how the body technically works. Steve is way above !

  • @2906rick
    @2906rick6 жыл бұрын

    The best reviews hands down!! Great work once again!! Now I need to work overtime so that the D850 will be mine! :) Nices pictures btw!

  • @PatriciaPomerleau
    @PatriciaPomerleau6 жыл бұрын

    Your tutorials are the best! Just got back from three weeks in India using the D850 and the shots right out of camera are astonishing. The colors blow my mind. You are correct, much less post processing is required in RAW. I would no had captured nearly as good images had I not watched your "D 850 set up" video and read your AF book before I left for the trip. So, thanks a million Steve! You helped me capture some gorgeous photographs.

  • @donwest1869
    @donwest1869 Жыл бұрын

    As always, very informative and helpful. I may need to rewatch just to hone your tips thx for all of these

  • @richardtetreault3767
    @richardtetreault37676 жыл бұрын

    Hello Steve, this is the best real world review I've seen on the D850. Thank you so much. Take care.

  • @dharuacharya
    @dharuacharya5 жыл бұрын

    I've watched thus video several times. Amazing review and tons of information. Love it. Thank you. Happy to subscribe!

  • @mickmckean7378
    @mickmckean73786 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review as usual Steve, thanks so much for your work and very balanced comments.

  • @dhdoctors
    @dhdoctors4 жыл бұрын

    Upgraded to the 850 last year, thanks for tons of useful info. Most important tip for this high res sensor, is careful attention to shutter speed and steady camera. For hand held, double shutter speed to focal length minimum. For bigger glass triple it, example 200mm set 1/640 or faster. VR can buy you a couple stops, but use a tripod when ever possible. Also I usually use the 2 second timer. For street I use P* mode, or A priority auto ISO. It's a pro camera, and when you nail it the images are gorgeous incredibly sharp.

  • @sandorclegane7007
    @sandorclegane70076 жыл бұрын

    Probably the best review on the D850 anywhere on the internet. Great job Steve, love ya work.

  • @GauravAreng
    @GauravAreng4 жыл бұрын

    The most informative review available! Awesome job!

  • @thomasphillips5850
    @thomasphillips58508 ай бұрын

    Excellent review , thank you, you answered so many questions I had.

  • @JeffSelf
    @JeffSelf6 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I'm exhausted from this review. Fantastic!

  • @joshashdown4431
    @joshashdown44315 жыл бұрын

    Steve, this is a fantastic video. You were informative and kept it interesting. I went ahead and bought your book a few minutes ago and look forward to reading it and using the skills. On a side and related note, you gallery is outstanding!

  • @saraventura1333
    @saraventura13334 күн бұрын

    So greatful for this channel... You give great explanations and enjoyable contant... Good job pal

  • @ullybleil
    @ullybleil3 жыл бұрын

    WOW, your review & explanations are absolutely incredible!! Thanks.

  • @thorstenwestheiderphotogra7722
    @thorstenwestheiderphotogra77226 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding review, amazing in-depth knowledge and stunning footage, bravo.

  • @kenvanwyk7176
    @kenvanwyk71766 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant review Steve. I enjoyed every bit of it. To the point and filled with all the info. that any Professional Photographer could wish for. My sincere thanks.

  • @groncal
    @groncal6 жыл бұрын

    Simply superb review. I learn so much from your reviews despite not owning the camera. You're a wealth of knowledge...thank you for your time and energy! Great work and awesome personality. Always a joy to check you out. God bless you and your family, Steve.

  • @kharodm1
    @kharodm15 жыл бұрын

    This has been extremely helpful, thank you.

  • @toddcooper9057
    @toddcooper90572 жыл бұрын

    Great review and chock full of helpful info! Thank you sir !!!

  • @WhittyPics
    @WhittyPics6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review as always. It was worth the wait. Thanks Steve.

  • @ponti281
    @ponti2814 жыл бұрын

    Steve thanks for a great setup for photographing wildlife.....love the methodical approach you took!

  • @KlausPeterFriedl
    @KlausPeterFriedl6 жыл бұрын

    This review is great! You not only phone in the tech-specs, but show what they are good for! I have owned this fantastic camera now for over a month, but your guideline called my attention to a few things I had not found out so far. At last one review i really could draw profit of! Thank you! Great photos too, BTW!

  • @zihengshao544
    @zihengshao5446 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I'm currently a Sony a9 user and I shot a lot of football but I really plan to purchase a Nikon D850 in couple of months because the image quality is amazing and 105mm F1.4E is exotic! And your real life usage review is much more useful than other reviewers' videos,great work!

  • @antonoat
    @antonoat6 жыл бұрын

    This has to be the best video available for this new camera, it's obvious Steve you really know your stuff, thanks for sharing all of this information, it's really appreciated. cheers

  • @manojprabhakar9862
    @manojprabhakar98625 жыл бұрын

    Best review and usage of Nikon D850 :) Looking quite long for this kind of video with proper explanation. Gr8 and please continue posting good learning videos.

  • @juliefletcher879
    @juliefletcher8796 жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve, I am fairly new to your channel and just bought a D850 an upgrade from the D800 and although I am predominately a landscape photographer I do enjoy a bit of wildlife stuff also. I have been testing the new camera out and have been stumped on a few things which you have now cleared up for me. Thankyou so much for your great information. Now I can go forth and conquor. Your work is just beautiful by the way. Thanks again.

  • @backcountrygallery

    @backcountrygallery

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks - glad to help :)

  • @paolomatarelli

    @paolomatarelli

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I've buy one too, but I've much hot pixels in my long exposure. yours? thank you

  • @docskorpion
    @docskorpion6 жыл бұрын

    Very detailed and informative, great job as always.

  • @hishamosman4341
    @hishamosman43414 жыл бұрын

    Greetings from Malaysia.Steve you are by far the best Nikon teacher online. I just bought all your e-books which I believe is paramount if one wish to increase knowledge, especially with Nikon system. Thank you Sir!

  • @WildInstinct_CostaRica
    @WildInstinct_CostaRica6 жыл бұрын

    Amazing review Steve! We can’t wait to have back my friend!

  • @MrDgm80503
    @MrDgm805036 жыл бұрын

    Great review - and thanks for confirming my desire to keep my D500 and reducing my GAS. You are the best reviewer out there - keep up the great work!

  • @AndreasLarzon
    @AndreasLarzon3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Steve for the most straight forward and best explenation regarding focus shift I have ever seen. Now I understand it and it works just fine...

  • @mare1222
    @mare12226 жыл бұрын

    Now this is the way reviews are done! Thank you so much!

  • @CarlyWaarly
    @CarlyWaarly2 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous work Steve, so beautiful! Terrific review as well, we mainly do still life and commercial work and have been using a couple of D800 so looking forward to this D850 with grip ordered yesterday!

  • @ferrarif430lover
    @ferrarif430lover Жыл бұрын

    Hi Tim, Awesome job on the review, straightforward facts, to the point, easily understood and extremely accurate... and I've watched dozens and dozens of D850 videos and comparison videos, you're the best! I am a serious amateur using nothing but Nikon for 50 years and and I agree the D850 (I've had it one year) is the ultimate DSLR and I am 100% with you about the glass, currently I have the Nikkor 24-70 f2.8E and the Nikkor 70-200 F2.8E and the results are absolutely breathtaking!!! Took me many years to learn that a camera is only as good as the lens but this combo has proven it with every shot. I wish I could reshoot all of my favorite shots from the past with this setup! It is heavy, especially with the 70-200 but that allows me stability for handheld shots and the large size fills my hands perfectly. To fully utilize the camera requires study and a good memory but the touch screens make set-up fast! I'm rapidly approaching 80 and I wanted my last camera to be the best...and my D850 will be my companion to the end!

  • @MrChrisjharris
    @MrChrisjharris6 жыл бұрын

    A sterling job as usual, Steve. Great vid.

  • @TheMcJac
    @TheMcJac6 жыл бұрын

    The best review and tutorial, thank you.

  • @Johannes
    @Johannes6 жыл бұрын

    Great and informative review, thank you for taking the time to make this!

  • @scarface1961
    @scarface19616 жыл бұрын

    This is the best review plus it provides tutorial information on many aspects of the camera's features. I am waiting for my D850 as it is on backorder. I'll definitely be getting your Ebook on NIkon AF System and will be watching this vid again when my camera arrives. Great job.

  • @fxrober
    @fxrober4 жыл бұрын

    As John Skinner and others have already commented...a review with an intelligent method, actual real-world testing, biases noted where they exist....a model of a perfect review. The pacing and presentation are also excellent. Thank you for the well-conceived and executed work here. Subscribed!

  • @horstschoninger1190
    @horstschoninger11905 жыл бұрын

    Very professional....get the most out from his reviews.....worth any minute to watch...Thanks ...Steve for your work...!

  • @larsgjelten2961
    @larsgjelten29614 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a great review. Just stopped by this video and ended up watching the whole thing and probably gonna buy the e-books as well :)

  • @fotofet5098
    @fotofet50984 жыл бұрын

    Full & comprehensive camera review. great video & editing. makes me want to get a D850.

  • @colinbaterip2373
    @colinbaterip23736 жыл бұрын

    I have both your books already and they are fantastic and read more than once. This review is up to the same very high standard so thank you for publishing it.

  • @ritwickbhattacharyya1463
    @ritwickbhattacharyya14633 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love your videos. You are amazing, Sensei. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @carle5538
    @carle5538 Жыл бұрын

    Great reviews. Thank you

  • @isaacspotts107
    @isaacspotts1076 жыл бұрын

    Best review yet!! Love the vids man.

  • @jeffselfphotography3066
    @jeffselfphotography30664 жыл бұрын

    Every time I come back and rewatch this video, I learn something new. Or I relearn something that I had forgotten.

  • @weddingbells100
    @weddingbells1002 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video and very very informative, so much information to absorb, need to watch it, again and again, many thanks, Steve.

  • @jcphenix1
    @jcphenix16 жыл бұрын

    Steve is still the king of KZread reviewer. a lot of work, a lot of art. hail to the king ! ;)

  • @Girro77
    @Girro776 жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve, excellent overview of the D850 and as always great job!! Thank you. : )

  • @gordoninnes6972
    @gordoninnes69726 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Review Steve :D. Very comprehensive and thorough. Thanks so much :D . Off to read your new updated AF Guide including the D850 :)

  • @thinktank8389
    @thinktank83895 жыл бұрын

    Thank ypu for supplying the lens list. Been looking for just that.... thanks for all od your efforts.

  • @Dave_the_Detailer
    @Dave_the_Detailer4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, best video I have seen about the d850. This helps tremendously!!!

  • @Sean_Coyne
    @Sean_Coyne6 жыл бұрын

    Great review Steve, as always. I'm in complete agreement with you on the D850. I've had mine since the day it was released and have been loving it, especially as it was my big leap from a DX D7200 to FX. I'm mainly into macro and landscape, but after buying my first FX zoom (the Sigma 24-105 f4 Art) I have been using it for just about everything, street walkarounds, architecture, you name it. In fact, my only limitation at present is a paucity of FX glass. Friends who I share my work with have all commented on the great colours I have been getting from this camera, even though I have always shot raw. Like you, I have noticed the difference in easier post. Anyway, thanks again for your review and tips as well as the great wildlife examples. :-)

  • @BillFerris
    @BillFerris6 жыл бұрын

    Steve, thank you for another incredibly thorough and very watchable review. The section on AF performance is particularly instructive. Excellent work!

  • @backcountrygallery

    @backcountrygallery

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bill!

  • @MrExel47
    @MrExel476 жыл бұрын

    awsome and very detailed review! Thanls a lot for that.

  • @maldridge7630
    @maldridge76303 жыл бұрын

    In this field, I think you are simply the best!

  • @KeyurNandaniya
    @KeyurNandaniya6 жыл бұрын

    As always the best review and yes I got both the book and those are absolutely full of necessary information for a good wildlife photography. And special thanks more making D5 King in the last.

  • @Pine4205
    @Pine42056 жыл бұрын

    Steve, as always, your review is awesome. Your book is awesome as well. I am particularly interested in the focus stacking ability of my D850 for landscapes and well as macro and closeup photography. Thank you.

  • @c-mt6294
    @c-mt62946 жыл бұрын

    Best camera review ever thanks!

  • @JD.5150
    @JD.51506 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed! Great video and very informative to making my future camera purchase.

  • @blakeparry1983
    @blakeparry19836 жыл бұрын

    Definitely the best D850 review i've seen - covered every base and always good to see real world performance. I currently shoot with D4, D800 and D500 - plus a D3S for backup (for wildlife and sports) My thoughts are pretty much to sell off the D800, D3S and D500 - the D850 looks it it could pretty much replace all of them with the grip. Keep the D4 for my second body - does the D850 grip work with the D4 batteries?

  • @Mojave511
    @Mojave5113 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review covered thoroughly and professionally.

  • @rainerblankermann3360
    @rainerblankermann33603 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot from Germany That's the best test and tutorial I have found

  • @beenice9867
    @beenice98672 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this review and your images are amazing. Slowing down how fast you speak could be a major bonus here.

  • @robwilliams2735
    @robwilliams27356 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve, a very comprehensive and useful review.

  • @frederichore1890
    @frederichore18904 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review Steve. I invested in this cam and found your tips and suggestions to be succinct and to the point, much more helpful than the 374 page manual! One small observation - at 3:40, you talked about the similarities between the FX D850 controls to the DX D500, but labelled it as the D810. I realize trying to correct this is too late, as you would have to remove the video and re-edit it. EDIT: Game changer! Your tip about how to quickly change focus points using the PV button (7:00) is just a-m-a-z-i-n-g! Done! Stunning review! Thanks again. Subscribed! Cheers from Montréal.

  • @francoispoitras9511
    @francoispoitras95116 жыл бұрын

    Great review and explanation on the camera's fonctions!

  • @JB19504
    @JB195046 жыл бұрын

    Dude, You do great videos. I have learned more about my Nikon from you, then from any other web "personality". Please do more videos. BTW, I have your books and really enjoyed them. Interesting viewpoint on the grip, as I am currently waiting on mine from Amazon. I loved your video on Auto ISO and Manual. Also, keeping my D500 for wildlife and action.

  • @TheSuzshep
    @TheSuzshep6 жыл бұрын

    as usual steve has the best reviews ! agree w every point made

  • @bubbadahut9639
    @bubbadahut96396 жыл бұрын

    Definitely a very comprehensive review and im glad you took your time on it . Thumbs up, glad i got the book btw! super awesome! Even if this review was from two months ago when i first got my D850.. i would have still have purchased the D850... i mean... it is a "small" upgrade compared to my D80.... added a 5 in the middle woot :)

  • @NoNeNoNeNoNe134
    @NoNeNoNeNoNe1346 жыл бұрын

    Killer camera needs killer review and this one is... Your absolutely stunning review wipes floor with all other reviews... I believe others need to go back to drawing board for reviewing their camera reviews...

  • @ChocolateHabanero22

    @ChocolateHabanero22

    6 жыл бұрын

    Like the stupid FStopper's review, for starters!

  • @jamesmichaelspence2014

    @jamesmichaelspence2014

    5 жыл бұрын

    History of Ishes into wourlr

  • @joelcrow
    @joelcrow3 жыл бұрын

    The section of vs D5 just saved me $3000!! Thanks so much for these incredibly detailed and intelligent reviews, Steve!

  • @eriktred
    @eriktred6 жыл бұрын

    Steve, your review is thorough and informative.

  • @GOODYEAR1953
    @GOODYEAR19536 жыл бұрын

    The best review I saw. Congratulations !

  • @AndyGustavsson
    @AndyGustavsson4 жыл бұрын

    great review, thinking about adding the d850 to my bag and this video sure helps me out ! Amazing to be able to get so close to wildlife without them caring about you, would never happen where I live haha. Great work Steve!

  • @elmerescobar433
    @elmerescobar4336 жыл бұрын

    Amazing review! Thank you!

  • @MrSaschaRoth
    @MrSaschaRoth6 жыл бұрын

    Very good work Steve, congratulations to the video ... greetings from Germany

  • @EGlideKid
    @EGlideKid5 жыл бұрын

    This was a very good review and source of information, Steve. When the time comes to up my game from my 610 and 500, the 850 will be my choice. Thanks for all your hard work on these videos. I really enjoy your stuff.