Nikon D850 worth it over an D810?

9designs2 · 21 Jan 2022 at 18:41

Having an itch to return to a FF sensor, currently have a D7200, not that is anything wrong with it. So I'm looking online and see D810 can be had for around 7-800 pounds. Which seems very reasonable for such a capable camera. Then you see used D850, which used appears to be an additional grand....ouch!

Is it worth holding out for a D850?
I'm not a pro, it's a life long hobby, I like landscapes, architecture, perhaps put my 80-400 on for some wildlife, air shows or Motor sport occasionally. Other times I still shoot film for the enjoyment and involvement.
Pictures I like I'll print out A3/A3+ or even A2 for the wall or a portfolio folder. (on Canon Pro1000).

Anyone lived with both?

9designs2 · 21 Jan 2022 at 23:57

A lot of noise !!! never read or heard that before, Nikon seem to have very low noise for several generations now I though? Ken Rockwell review is saying how good it was at even 10,000

9designs2 · 22 Jan 2022 at 17:50

What crop factor? they both full frame.... Not seeing any advantage to go mirrorless, don't need the high frame rates, plus I like a larger camera to hold. A 750 or 780 does look another tempting option, thanks for the heads up. My thought was if making a change go for the most amount of pixels as possible, at this level can't see I would ever want any more !

@alchal have you got an example of the "horrendous" noise at 1600?

9designs2 · 23 Jan 2022 at 11:31

So a quick search on popular national store for used prices
850 £1800
780 £1600
810 £900
750 £700

The 810 still looks to be the best VFM, I guess the 780 is appealing for it's new tech and features hence it's holding strong used. 750 looks worst VFM, just buy an 810?

9designs2 · 25 Jan 2022 at 15:08

Hi Kei, it may have been yourself or one of the other regulars who posted some shots when they first got the 810, I remember being impressed with how much shadow detail could be pulled out. (Just been offered a clean but used 810 for £650, that's hard to ignore)
Used the camera comparison site, my 7200 is actually more advance than the 810, so I get the 780 suggestions.
I may visit a store and see some in the flesh, gauge the sizes.

9designs2 · 26 Jan 2022 at 19:39

Thanks for the feedback.... I don’t do video, if I did I’d use my iPhone 12pro I guess.
Anyway pulled the trigger on a D810. Seller listed as very well looked after, it does look good in the picture and used mainly in doors. It does have 100k shutter counter, so half life, not that is likely to give up at 200k anyway. For an agreed price of 625.
Seems like a good deal to me.

Edit:-
Camera arrived and is in excellent condition and works perfectly. I've updated the firmware and Distortion table. Also just picked up a AFS-24-85 VR for £140, also in very nice condition...... hopefully I can stop scratching the itch now (3rd Camera I bough in last 2 months!)