The Nikon D850 is the best DSLR ever made, and it now has a huge $1,000 discount — its lowest-ever price

Fancy saving a massive $1,000 on what we think is the best DSLR money can buy? The Nikon D850 has been reduced from $2,996.95 to $1,996.95, which is an unmissable discount if you're in the market for a leading DSLR. It's the first time we've seen the D850 come in at under $2,000, even beating out the Black Friday price (which was $2,200).

Editor's note: Walmart has a cheaper price at $1,859, although it's sold through a third party and strictly speaking, is not a deal as there is no previous RRP. But it's still live and better than Amazon.

Our resident camera expert James Artaius calls the D850 the best DSLR ever made, and as a result it's featured in our best camera for wildlife photography guide and we've chosen it as the best DSLR in our best astrophotography cameras guide. This is an all-singing, all-dancing camera packed with incredible features, and no matter what type of photography you're into, this camera won't disappoint.

Our sister site Space calls the Nikon D850 the best DSLR in their best camera buyers guide.

Nikon D850: was $2,996.95 now $1,996.95 at Amazon

Save $1,000 on the Nikon D850, which we think is the best DLSR camera on the market. This superb and versatile camera delivers pro-level results with ease. You'll need to provide your own lens as this deal is for the body only, but with a massive 33% discount off the Amazon RRP, you'll have some cash left over to buy an equally nice Nikon camera lens.

Price check: Walmart $1,859 | Best Buy $1,999.95

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There's a long, long list of accolades to throw at the Nikon D850, but perhaps one of the most important is its high resolution compared to other DSLRs on the market. It's capable of capturing gorgeous imagery with a stunning level of detail, largely thanks to its back-illuminated sensor which works incredibly well in low-light conditions. Incidentally, that makes the D850 a great choice for astrophotography.

The Nikon D850 has a fantastic ISO ranging from 320 to 102400, and its 9fps continuous shooting range means it's capable of capturing fast-moving subjects — great if you like to photograph wildlife. We also think the autofocus detection is second-to-none on this camera: it goes as low as -4EV, which also helps when capturing the perfect wildlife action shot.

This DLSR camera deal is US-only. If you're not in the US, you'll find Nikon D850 deals for your region at the bottom of this post.

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Key features: 45.7MP full-frame CMOS sensor, 9fps burst rate, 8K UHD video, ISO range from 32-25,600 (extendable to 32-102,400) and superb auto-focus.

Product launched: September 2017.

Price history: This is the cheapest we've seen, and beats last year's Black Friday/Cyber Monday price of $2,196.95.

Price comparison: The Nikon D850 is even cheaper at Walmart, although it's with a third-party seller — Walmart for $1,859 or at Best Buy for $1,999.95.

Reviews consensus: The D850 features in our best camera for wildlife photography buyers guide and buyers guide for astrophotography. It gets top marks across our sister sites thanks to its versatile performance. It's an incredibly powerful tool for almost every kind of photography and video. At this current price, the D850 is terrific value for such a highly-rated camera.

Live Science: ★★★★½ | TechRadar: ★★★★★ | Space: ★★★★½

Featured in guides: Best camera for wildlife photography and best camera for Astrophotography.

✅ Buy it if: You want mind-blowingly detailed images, 8K UHD video footage and a superbly versatile offering that makes the D850 one of the best DLSR cameras ever made.

❌ Don't buy it if: You want a lighter camera, then the Nikon Z8 or Canon R5 are two of the best mirrorless cameras around.

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