Upgrade to D3, D4, D800, or D810 for Wildlife?

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I use two D850's, so I am going to join the group that is saying you should try to save up for that. A D4 (or D3) is a huge gripped body, so you have to make sure you are comfortable using a camera that heavy. I rented one (D5 I think) and it was too much for me. D850 is just about perfect for me.

Someone mentioned 9fps on D850, but that is only if you get the optional battery grip and larger battery holder (which is not only heavy it's a thousand bucks which is a ripoff IMO, though you can get third party much less). The camera on its own is native 7fps.

One thing Nikon improved on D850 over previous models is the focus assist beam. On the D850 (and I think all subsequent models including mirrorless) they made it an infrared beam that is invisible to the naked eye, just like Canon always did. D850 was my first Nikon camera but my brother had D800 and D810 and they had a bright white focus assist beam. In low light it is hugely annoying.
 
I know the original poster is on a budget, but if anyone else wants a new D850 there is a May USA rebate of $500 off. D780 (also a good camera) is $300 off.
 
The D850 is discontinued, dealers are offloading the existing inventories for the upcoming new mirrorless bodies, this includes all the full frame & DX models; there are still a few F mount lens being made by order, but pretty much all manufacturing capacity pivoted to the S-line lens.

Also, I would NEVER buy the new battery grips again. I kick myself for wasting money on these; many near-new battery grips can be bought for $150.

Sigh.

Oliver
 
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