Mal Paso
Active member
Nothing really new here yet, I will add my 1/2 cent to the discussion. I have both the D850 and used to have the D500 but sold the 500 to buy the 850 and I also have a Z7 and Z8. I loved the D500 and after I sold it and missed it immeasurably, I bought a second D500 and then hardly used it. In two years time I shot less then 100 images on it. Then when the Z8 was announced I ordered it and received it the first day that they shipped. I love it, even though there is a pretty steep learning curve with it as compared to the DSLR's. I dont shoot the Z7 very much at all, I also dont shoot the D850 very much either.
Today I had a small shoot of confirmation pictures which I needed the flash for. Well, the Z8 will not fire the SB800 nor the SB600... so I had to use the D850. Will there be any image quality difference in the D850 vs. the Z8... none. Is the Z8 better for Birds in Flight... it sure is... but the D850 is not bad. If I had to get a new camera today and only had enough cash to get the D850, that would be my choice. If I had the money for the Z8... that would be my choice. anything that you want to do with the D850 can be done on the Z8 and nearly vice-versa... there is no pre or post capture on the D850... would that be nice, sure, it is is not the end of the world to be without it. The Z8 can trap shoot... if you have the z lenses... but not with F mounts. The D850 can shoot your flash, the Z8 can not.
They are very close in their abilities, but they are not exact. The D850 will not give you much return when you go to sell it, the Z8 will give you more.... but either way... you really cant go wrong. pick your kool-aid and drink it with a big smile on your face all the while it is quenching your thirst! Enjoy which ever you get!
Likely a settings issue, there are a couple settings that prevent flash.On this detail, while I have never owned the SB 600 my SB 800, SB 900 and R1C1 work seamlessly with my Z8 and Z9
My D810 actually has built in flash that is fantastic when you need to bring up the shadows like photographing people in an art gallery.