About the Nikon D850
The Nikon D850 is Nikon's 45.7MP professional full-frame DSLR. The D850 is still considered one of the best DSLRs ever made, with exceptional dynamic range and resolution. Landscape photographers value its ability to shoot at base ISO 64 — the lowest native ISO of any DSLR.
Sensor: Full Frame • Resolution: 46MP • Circle of Confusion: 0.029mm
DOF Settings — Nikon D850
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Depth of Field on the Nikon D850
The Nikon D850's Full Frame sensor with a circle of confusion of 0.029mm means its DOF characteristics differ from other camera systems. The D850 is still considered one of the best DSLRs ever made, with exceptional dynamic range and resolution. Landscape photographers value its ability to shoot at base ISO 64 — the lowest native ISO of any DSLR.
Key DOF Concepts for Nikon D850 Shooters
- Hyperfocal distance: Focus at this distance and everything from half that distance to infinity will be sharp — useful for landscapes and street photography.
- Wider aperture (lower f-number) = shallower DOF — portrait shooters often use f/1.4–f/2.8 to isolate subjects.
- Longer focal length = shallower DOF at the same subject distance and aperture.
- Closer subject = shallower DOF — at macro distances, DOF can be a fraction of a millimeter.