I agree partially, I think you should take the other properties of the D850 vs the D500 into account too..
Irl I can't really see how a difference in pixeldensity between a D500 and D850 of less than 7% might affect the eventual result in IQ in such a really noticeable way.
If this happens to be true one could state a D850 not being the right tool for birding exclusively, but imo the greater versatility of the larger sensor with the ability to shoot in DXmode or crop a bit larger than the DX format (with the possibility to 'correct' composition as a nice extra) makes it imo a nicer more allround camera than a D500 for photogs shooting allso wildlife, macro or landscapes.
So (backed up by the popularity of this camera amongst nature and birdphotogs) there's a lot more to the equation than 'reach' alone in terms of IQ.
If I wouldn't own a D800E for my slow work allready I'd certainly buy a D850.
FYI personally I do find myself regularly to close at my subjects with a D500 plus 600 with or without TC (one of the reasons why I allways carry at least the D5 with 180-400)
Nov 06, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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