Nikon D850 DxOMark sensor review: the first DSLR to hit 100 points


DxOMark published their sensor review for the Nikon D850 and as I already predicted, the D850 is the first DSLR camera to hit 100 points (click for larger view):

“The introduction of the first BSI sensor in a full-frame Nikon DSLR with a super-high 45.7Mp resolution puts the Nikon D850’s image quality on par with, and often better than, medium-format cameras. The first DSLR to hit 100 points — rather apt for Nikon’s hundredth anniversary year — puts the Nikon D850 in a class of its own for image quality. At base ISO, it’s unrivaled for color in the DSLR class, and its headline dynamic range score is outstanding, too. Against the competitor high-resolution options from Sony and Canon, the D850 offers either better or close to comparable image quality throughout the ISO range. Although its headline ISO score doesn’t quite achieve the same lofty heights overall, it’s still a very capable performer at high ISO sensitivities, too. So if you’re looking for the best image quality at low ISOs, at significantly less cost than a digital medium-format camera, the Nikon D850 looks like the camera you’ve been waiting for.”

Comparisons of the D850 with other cameras:

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Sigma rumored to announce a new 70-200mm f/2.8 lens at the end of the month

The current Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM lens for Nikon

Today Sigma released a press release indicating that a new lens will be announced during the PhotoPlus show in NYC at the end of the month – the rumors are that Sigma will introduce a new 70-200mm f/2.8 lens that will replace the current 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM version:

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Nikon ViewNX-i version 1.2.10 released


Nikon released ViewNX-i version 1.2.10 with a fix for an issue with the Map workspace that resulted in maps not displaying correctly:

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Underwater housing options for the Nikon D850 camera

Here are the first six underwater housing options for the Nikon D850 camera:

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Nikon D850 now in stock at BestBuy

The Nikon D850 camera (body only) is currently in stock at BestBuy online. Update – sold out now:


As I already mentioned last week, there was a new D805 shipment in the US. B&H and Adorama were closed last week and I expect to the start shipping this week as well. The next shipment is expected in two weeks.


Check D850 availability: B&H | Adorama | Amazon | BuyDig | BestBuy | Cameta Camera | Focus Camera | eBay | WEX | Jessops

Follow D850 on Facebook: Nikon D850 Page | Nikon D850 Group

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Tamron doubled the rebates on their SP 45mm f/1.8 and 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lenses


Tamron doubled the rebates on two of their lenses since my last report in early September:

  • Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens is now $200 off: B&H | Adorama | Amazon
  • Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens now with a $60 mail-in rebate: B&H | Adorama

See all Tamron lenses for Nikon F-mount with instant savings. Update: the Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI-II LD Asph (IF) AF lens is now $70 off.

Additional informtion on the two Tamron SP lenses:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #438


→ The latest deals on refurbished Nikon cameras (check also Amazon, B&H, Adorama, eBay, Cameta Camera, BuyDig):

→ First real pictures of the Really Right Stuff plates for the Nikon D850 DSLR camera.


→ Nikon MB-D18 battery grip for the D850 is listed to start shipping in 2-4 weeks on Amazon.


→ Nikon released firmware update version 1.5 for the Coolpix W100 camera.


→ Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens for Nikon F-mount is back in stock.

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