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Nikon D500 DX-Format Digital SLR (Body Only), Base

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Features

  • 20.9MP DX format CMOS sensor. Viewfinder: Eye level pentaprism single lens reflex viewfinder
  • Expeed 5 image processor; Monitor size: 3.2 inches diagonal
  • 3.2 inches 2,539k dot tilting touchscreen LCD
  • 4k UHD video recording at 30 fps
  • Multi cam 20k 153 point AF system
  • Native ISO 51200, extend to ISO 1640000
  • 10 fps shooting for up to 200 frames
  • Built in wi-Fi, Bluetooth and nfc
  • 180k pixel rgb sensor and group area af
  • In camera time lapse, up to 9999 frames. Supplied with: En el15 rechargeable li ion battery, mh 25a battery charger, usb cable clip, hdmi cable clip, dk 17 eyepiece, uc e22 USB cable, an dc17 strap, bf 1b body cap, user's manual

Description

The Nikon D500 Digital SLR Camera Body is ready to go wherever your passion leads you, capturing everything with stunning clarity, speed and resolution. From busy, low-light cityscapes to thrilling wildlife scenes and fast action shots, the D500 is the ideal companion to your wanderlust. Marvel at the clarity of its cinematic 4K UHD video. Be amazed at its ruggedness and versatility. And, once you've captured your gorgeous photos, admire them on the D500's high resolution tilt touchscreen display and share them via the built-in SnapBridge (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth) capabilities. No matter what you shoot, you can be sure that the D500 will be up to the task, time and time again. Features: Your favorite travel companion - The sleek and beautiful D500 goes anywhere you go, bringing along stunning resolution and performance. Packing a lot of power into a smaller camera body thanks to its DX sensor means you can take advantage of the smaller and lighter DX lenses in the NIKKOR line, and when you're travelling, every ounce counts. The best part is, there's no need to sacrifice image quality to gain portability. The D500 strikes the perfect balance with its 20.9 megapixel CMOS sensor, and is ready to capture the exquisite details, colors, and textures this world has to offer. With the D500 at your side, whether you're hiking through the lush landscapes of New Zealand or on safari in Africa, it will be ready to go, effortless and unobtrusive. Unleash the full potential of the D500 - Like every Nikon DSLR, the D500 is best paired with legendary NIKKOR lenses which provide unequalled clarity and versatility. The NIKKOR legacy is unmatched-- there's a reason over 95 million have been sold to date. Each lens offers a different view from which to capture your memories. Shooting landscapes or portraiture? The fast AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR could prove to be your best friend. Or, extend your range with the lightweight AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II, ideal for. Meet the new DX flagship, the Nikon D500. At first glance, it may seem unimposing, but contained within a streamlined camera body is a veritable powerhouse of processing power and technological advances. The D500 is ready to go wherever your passion leads you, capturing everything with stunning clarity, speed and resolution. From busy, low-light cityscapes to thrilling wildlife scenes and fast action shots, the D500 is the ideal companion to your wanderlust. Marvel at the clarity of its cinematic 4K UHD video. Be amazed at its ruggedness and versatility. And, once you've captured your gorgeous photos, admire them on the D500's high resolution tilt touchscreen display and share them via the built-in SnapBridge (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth) capabilities. No matter what you shoot, you can be sure that the D500 will be up to the task, time and time again. The sleek and beautiful D500 goes anywhere you go, bringing along stunning resolution and performance. Packing a lot of power into a smaller camera body thanks to its DX sensor means you can take advantage of the smaller and lighter DX lenses in the NIKKOR line, and when you're travelling, every ounce counts. The best part is, there's no need to sacrifice image quality to gain portability. The D500 strikes the perfect balance with its 20.9 megapixel CMOS sensor, and is ready to capture the exquisite details, colors, and textures this world has to offer. With the D500 at your side, whether you're hiking through the lush landscapes of New Zealand or on safari in Africa, it will be ready to go, effortless and unobtrusive. Like every Nikon DSLR, the D500 is best paired with legendary NIKKOR lenses which provide unequalled clarity and versatility. The NIKKOR legacy is unmatched--there's a reason over 95 million have been sold to date. Each lens offers a different view from which to capture your memories. Shooting landscapes or portraiture? The fast AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR could prove to be your best friend. Or, extend your range with the lightweight AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II, ideal for shooting sports, parades or distant architecture. No matter your choice, pairing the Nikon D500 with renowned NIKKOR lenses is a recipe for success. The new D500 is a technical marvel, the fruit of Nikon's tireless strides towards producing the world's greatest cameras. To preserve life's most fleeting moments, you need a camera with incredible speed. The EXPEED 5 processor in the D500 opens up a world of possibilities, processing images fast enough to allow up to 10 frames per second so you don't miss a moment of the action. The new Multi-CAM 20K autofocus system provides 153 AF points including 99 cross type points, which together enable you to create images that match your vision. It is also the first Nikon DX camera to utilize the new XQD memory card technology, which provides faster read/write and transfer speeds to fully take advantage of the D500's speed. Not quite ready to upgrade to XQD? That's no problem, as the D500's dual memory card slots can accept SD media as well. Although compact in size, the D500 certainly packs a punch. Not much light to go around? The D500 makes the most out of every bit of available light, giving you the flexibility to produce high quality images in dark environments. With a native ISO range of 100 - 51,200, expandable to Lo 1 and Hi 5 (50 - 1,640,000 equivalent), the versatile D500 is not intimidated by difficult low-light conditions, down to -4 EV. Rich details emerge from the shadows to produce unrivaled quality found only with Nikon cameras and lenses. They say that good things come in small packages, and the D500 is no exception. A powerful but smaller sibling of the D5, the D500 features the same durable, rugged build and ergonomics you've come to associate with Nikon DSLRs. Built with rugged magnesium alloy and carbon fiber materials, and featuring dust and water-drop resistance you'll have peace of mind even when shooting in extreme environments. The D500 also leverages a 3.2-inch 2,359k-dot tilting RGBW LCD touchscreen, making it easy to get the shot even from high or low angles. Now, sharing your amazing photos is easier than ever - the D500's SnapBridge functionality enables multiple built-in connectivity options. Liberated from the constraints of connecting wires, you can transfer your images to a compatible smart device from anywhere in the world using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to eliminate the barrier between your camera and smart device. As an added benefit, the D500's built-in Near Field Communication (NFC) capability makes it a breeze to connect the camera to your compatible smart device while the built-in Wi-Fi capability allows for faster wireless image transfer. For those looking for an even faster transfer solution, the D500 is also compatible with the optional WT-7A, enabling transmission of files to an FTP server or computer at speeds of up to 866.7 Mbps.

Compatible Mountings: Nikon F


Aspect Ratio: 32


Photo Sensor Technology: CMOS


Supported File Format: JPEG, Raw, TIFF


Image Stabilization: Optical


Maximum Focal Length: 200 Millimeters


Optical Zoom: 1 x


Maximum Aperture: 5.6 f


Expanded ISO Minimum: 100


Metering Description: 3D Color Matrix, Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Spot


Compatible Mountings: Nikon F


Aspect Ratio: 32


Sensor Type: CMOS


File Format: JPEG, Raw, TIFF


Image stabilization: Optical


Maximum Aperture: 5.6 f


Expanded ISO Minimum: 100


Photo Sensor Resolution: 20.9 MP


Photo Sensor Size: APS-C


Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/8000 to 30 Seconds


Minimum Shutter Speed: 30 Seconds


Exposure Control: Manual


Form Factor: DSLR


Effective Still Resolution: 20.9 MP


Special Feature: Brightness Control


Color: Black


Screen Size: 3.2 Inches


Shooting Modes: Aperture-priority (A), manual (M), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority (S) and movie


Item Weight: 1.9 Pounds


Video Resolution: 4K UHD 2160p


Viewfinder: Optical


Flash Modes: First-Curtain Sync, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Curtain/Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction


Camera Flash: Hotshoe


Skill Level: Professional


Specific Uses For Product: Photography, Videography


Compatible Devices: Smartphones, Tablets, Computers


Continuous Shooting: 10 FPS


Aperture modes: F1.8-F22


Viewfinder Magnification: 1.0x


Flash Sync Speed: 1/250 Second


Connectivity Technology: HDMI


Wireless Technology: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi


Video Output: HDMI


Total USB 3.0 Ports: 1


Total USB Ports: 1


Total Video Out Ports: 1


Hardware Interface: AV Port


HDMI Type: Type C Mini HDMI


Display Type: LCD


Dots Per Screen: 2.36m


Display Fixture Type: Tilting


Display Maximum Resolution: 5568 x 3712


Has Color Screen: Yes


Display Resolution Maximum: 5568 x 3712


Touch Screen Type: LCD


Flash Memory Type: Slot 1 SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Slot 2 CFexpress Type B / XQD


Memory Slots Available: 2


Recording Capacity: 30 Minutes


Write Speed: 10 fps


Flash Memory UHS Speed Class: U1, U3


Flash Memory Video Speed Class: V60 or higher


Flash Memory Bus Interface Type: PCI Express


Compatible Flash Memory Type: SD, XQD


JPEG Quality Level: Basic, Fine, Normal


Supported Image Format: JPEG, RAW, TIFF


Bit Depth: 14 Bit


Total Still Resolution: 20 MP


Maximum Image Size: 3.2 Inches


Maximum Focal Length: 200 Millimeters


Optical Zoom: 1 x


Lens Type: NO LENS


Zoom: automatic


Camera Lens: 80 Mm


Focal Length Description: 35 Mm


Digital Zoom: 1 x


Metering Methods: 3D Color Matrix, Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Spot


White Balance Settings: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash torch, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade


Self Timer: 20 Seconds


Crop Mode: 1.5x


Brand: Nikon


Model Name: Nikon D500


Built-In Media: Camera Body Only


Are Batteries Included: Yes


Model Number: 1559


Remote Included: No


Model Series: D


Series Number: 1559


Global Trade Identification Number: 97


Generation: 1


UPC: 018208947294 795545351761 018208015597


Unit Count: 1 Count


Manufacturer Part Number: 1559


Manufacturer: Nikon


Warranty Description: 1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts, This warranty doesn't apply to the batteries and software driver that accompany this product


Age Range Description: Adult


Digital Scene Transition: True


Digital-Still: Yes


Movie Mode: Yes


Image Capture Type: Stills & Video


Night vision: No


Auto Focus Technology: Eye Detection


Focus Features: Phase Detection Autofocus (Continuous-Servo AF)


Autofocus Points: 153


Focus Type: Auto Focus


Focus Mode: Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Single-Servo AF (AF-S)


Phase Detection Sensor Points: 99


Autofocus: Yes


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    • It is a better D810 for wildlife and sports shooters.
As usual my background so you can calibrate what your read. A long time Nikon user, since 70s, currently using a D810, D600 and D7100 to be replaced by the new D500. I shoot Wildlife both in the wild and in the streets. Now about this Camera. I will divide it to 3 parts. Image quality, Usability and software/wireless connectivity. From the quick few days, I can tell you that It is better than D7100, I skipped the D7200 since the Rumor was that this was coming. I tested the D500 against D7100 for ISO and general IQ performance. I would say If you are getting this camera to get improved IQ over D7100 or D7200 then you are not going to be that happy. You will not get $1000 better IQ from D500. This Camera is not about the IQ/sensor but it is all about usability, handling and build quality. This Camera is a Handling beast. It is all about handling and usability not about ISO or IQ. With 10 FPS, Huge Buffer and an AF system that is much better than D810. If you had a D700/D800/D810 this camera is similar in layout and but Light years a head in ergonomics and Handling. I hold judgement on Build quality being better than D700/D800/D810. It is lighter and feels like it is smaller than D810. All the changes are for the better. I thought the grip on D810 was great. But now, I know how much better it could have been. The Joystick is a joy to use and if you are a back button AF-on user then you will be in heaven. We get D5 class treatment here. The Joystick not only moves the AF point around and is much more comfortable to use but it also can activate the AF with a press just like the AF-on button. Why is that a good thing? Well because you can assign different AF mode to it. By assigning different AF mode to each button you can go back and forth between 2 different modes by just picking the button that activates the mode you want. So If you do Birds in flight and use Group AF or Auto Area AF using your AF-on button. But like to use single point AF when the birds land to get sharp eyes. All you have to do is to assign single point AF to the Joystick push button and use it. No more 2 handed Camera juggling with long lenses to change the AF mode. There is several improvements like this that has been added. The Articulating display is another welcome addition. The relocation of the ISO button is great but it seems to me that they have removed the Easy ISO capability (ability to use one of the command wheels to change ISO quickly). Assuming that since now we can change ISO with one hand you don't need it but why remove it. It is a mystery to me perhaps above my pay grade. Fortunately they kept the Easy Exposure Comp capability. The play back of images is so fast that you can take a burst of a 100 or so images and then play them back like a movie by holding the direction button. Silly to do but fun. All in all, this is one hell of camera and great value at this price. As I said buy this camera only if you need the handling, usability and build quality. since after all this is a crop sensor body and IQ will never be better than a full sensor body of the same era. Now about the Software and Wireless. It is there and not very impressive ... enough said. Snap-bridge is not available for iPhone, but fortunately we had an Android phone in the family to use to test it. Surprisingly it is stable and works. But the APP is lame and will do very little tethering functions. Otherwise if you are using your D500 to take a snap of your dinner and post it to the face book you are in luck. Other than that I am sure Nikon has plans but knowing their history with software I am sure it will be discontinued and replace by something else soon. eh... Now an odd thing. The first 2 batteries drained quickly. I was expecting the first one since Nikon uses a builtin battery for internal clock and usually it gets it's charge from your battery the first time you use the camera. But this thing kept draining the batteries. So a bit of digging showed that all the wireless capabilities are on. WiFi, BT, NF etc. There is a Airplane mode but it is set to off by default. Why? Don't know. Perhaps again above my pay grade. I turned all that junk off and it seems all is well. But last time I thought all was well I ended up sending my D800 back to Nikon after 3 weeks of getting it. I am hopeful for both our's and Nikon's sake. Hope this help some of you like me who were waiting for a D810 with Crop sensor for wildlife and sports shooting and were willing to pay the same price as a D810, as I was. We got all we wanted and then some for 1/3 less than what we were expecting to pay. Nikon please bring back the Easy ISO... pretty please. 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Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2016 by Mike
    • Absolutely excellent camera
This is a beauty of a camera. It is huge and very heavy, but that weight comes from lots of finely tuned camera perfection. The tilting screen feels secure and sturdy when in use, and the convenience of the tilt saves my back during long days of shooting. The touch screen works fairly well -- maybe slightly less responsive than an iPhone. However, the touch screen is a great feature because it allows you to zoom in to 100% on a picture to check for focus and then skip from picture to picture to compare focus without having to zoom in on each picture. The touch screen can also be useful to autofocus in live mode. It's not as quick as normal autofocus, but it works if you have one extra second. I'm coming from a Nikon D5000 series, so there are several features that are very nice upgrades. I like the back-lit buttons on the camera, and I've made good use of the buttons that can be customized to control specific functions. I already enjoyed this camera, but then realized how great it is when I worked a few weddings with friends shooting Canon full frame cameras. It pained them to admit it, but they both noticed how much faster my burst mode collected shots and how much better the image quality was in low light. Again, this is in comparison to Canon full frame options. Not bad for a Nikon crop sensor. I purchased the camera body initially, but I then added the 16-80mm that comes in most kits, and that lens is also excellent. This is an expensive camera, but I have been very happy that I splurged and got this instead of the new D7500. ... show more
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The Nikon D500 is an awesome DSLR. Being a DX camera, I was a little concerned about the low-light performance of the sensor -- the 1.5x crop factor has never bothered me. However, the D500 is incredible at outside night and also inside with little lighting. I get usable, high-quality, low-noise images at 10,000 ISO with a little help of noise reduction in Adobe Lightroom. If I'm just using a photo to post to Instagram or other low-quality image platforms, I can easily use an image shot at 25,600 ISO. After traveling to Paris and Rome, and watching the Bastille Day fireworks at night and visiting museums with less-than-ideal lighting for photography, I am completely impressed with the camera's ability to function in varying lighting conditions. The autofocus system on the camera is also unbelievable. I often shoot in single-point AF, but when I've used the continuous 3D AF tracking for my dogs or moving subjects, it rarely does not capture them in focus. Coupled with the maximum 10 frames per second, it's hard not to get the shot you wanted for subjects in motion. The build quality of the D500 is also superb. It feels sturdy but not ridiculously heavy or overdone. The placement of buttons (like ISO, focus point knob, etc.) are very intuitive and natural to use. To be honest, I don't really use the touchscreen except to zoom in on image previews. Even when scrolling through images, I still naturally use the button because the touchscreen scrolls in the opposite direction of an iPhone (if you swipe left on the D500, it scrolls back, whereas on the iPhone, it scrolls forward...this is just my personal preference). Also, being an iOS user, it's a bit annoying that the SnapBridge app and functionality on the camera is still not available -- although, it is available for Android users. Other than those small, insignificant things, I really have nothing negative to say about the D500. Moreover, the D750 (a full-frame camera) is similarly priced, but you do not get the features that the D500 packs. If if you want the full-frame equivalent of the D500 -- the D5 -- you would have to shell out another $4,500 on top of the D500's $2000 price tag. If crop factor is not an issue for you, then the Nikon D500 is the perfect camera for someone who is either an enthusiast or semi-professional. Hope this helps. ... show more
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I bought my D300 back in 2008 and I paid 2k for it. It was a great camera but I had to sell it because the expected replacement ( D400 ) was never made by Nikon, so I decided to go with FX and I bought the D750. When this camera D500 was announced, I decided to buy it right away and I do not regret. I am paying for it the same price I paid for my beloved D300 but this one is way better than my D300. Excellent AF system, excellent frame rate are just some of the positive things about this camera. The most important things for me is the AF system which is superb. Once you lock on your subject, it won't fail as far as you continue keeping your focus point on the subject as it moves. It does not matter if you are using d25, d72, Group or 3D tracking, it will continue focusing at 10fps and it won't fail at all. You will have more keepers than not. It does not matter if something is in front or back of your subject, the camera will continue focusing on your subject rather than being fooled by things around your subject. It is simple amazing and it is very fun to use. You can also use this camera for low light photography. Personally, I will not use it above ISO 6400 but that way above the ISO that you could use with the D300 or any other DX camera in the market today. The camera feels secure in your hand and you have the feeling that you are in control all the time. Even though we are missing the U1 and U2, I still give it a 5 stars review. I do recommend it to whoever want to have the best DX camera out there. ... show more
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Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021 by Windjammer
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Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2016 by HawaiianEye
    • This years best DSLR.
Lets start off this review by taking a look at the build quality of the Nikon D500. The first thing you feel when you pick up the D500 is just how big it is. But to me that’s not a bad thing at all. It feels incredibly solid and moulds to your hand really quite well. It’s not actually as heavy as you’d think and is on par to something like the 7d mark ii. To me the D500 has some of the best button placement that I’ve seen on on a Nikon body. Everything is where you’d expect to find it, with your record, iso and exposed compensation buttons up the top here near the shutter button. On the side we’ve got a number of different ports, but we’ll talk more about them later on. There isn’t an inbuilt flash on the d500 and a few poepl might miss it, but for me on a pro body like this, it’s not a big deal. As you’d expect for a camera of this calibre, the d500 is weather sealed so you’re going to have no problems taking this out in the rain. So overall in terms of build quality, the d500 is one of the best I’ve seen in a long time. - Let’s turn the camera around now and take a look at the lcd screen on the back. And something new and probably unexpected is that nikon have included an articulating screen on the d500. Now to be fair, it’s not a full articulating screen like you find on cameras such as the canon 80d, but it is pretty useful still. You can flip it up and down which has been really useful for composing my shots. It does feel pretty solid, but i do worry a little bit about the hinge its on. It doesn’t seem pretty thin so it’ll be interesting to see just how well it holds up. Photos from the the 20 megapixel sensor look really great on the back of the screen even in bright daylight. Other than that though the screen is very bright and sharp. I’ve been seeing this trend lately with Nikon producing some really good screens and the d500 continues with it as well. - One feature I love on the Nikon D500 and one that’s a bit of a life saver is not eh side here, that’s it dual card slots. This might not seem like a big feature, but having the ability to back up your photos is huge, especially if you’re shooting important one time events like weddings. To me this should be a given in any pro level body, but it is still nice to see. - The viewfinder on the D500 has 100% coverage as you’d expect as was nice to use. If you’re coming from a lower end nikon body, the shipe of it is a little different, but with it’s 1x magnification, it works very quite well. - Let’s talk quickly about the menus on the D500. If you’ve ever used a Nikon DSLR, you’ll feel right at home using the D500. The menus are pretty feature packed with a lot of different options, especially once you move into full manual mode. Performance was quick though and there was no lag which is good. - So i just wanted to touch on the battery life of the d500. I’ve been incredibly impressed with the battery life of this camera, although I would recommend using a battery grip if you are going to shooting photos all day or shooting 4k video. I got through about 1200 shots before the battery ran out on me. But overall, the battery life was very good on the nikon d500. - So let’s talk about the burst rate of the nikon d500. Now Nikon are touting this camera as being a real winner for sports and i’ve got to say it lives up to the hype. The d500 can shoot at an impressive 10 frames per second, which should be fast enough for most sports and wildlife. Just for reference sake, this is what 10 frames per second sounds like. This puts it on par with it’s biggest rival the Canon 7d mark ii which can also shoot at around 10 frames per second. I also found that the D500’s autofocus was incredible. Nikon have really upped their game and to me, the autofocus on the d500 is some of the best i’ve ever tested. You’ve also got a 200 raw shot buffer which is very nice. I’m going to be making a more in depth video on the autofocus of the d500 so check back soon for that, but overall it’s blisteringly fast. - Now I briefly touch on the ports on the camera earlier on, but i just wanted to show you what you get. Of course you’re getting a usb and an cdmi cable, but also in the middle hear you getting a mic and headphone jack. This to me, shows that nikon are really trying to convince more video shooters over to their side and it’s good to see. Havin gate ability to record good sound and monitor as well is really important, and makes this a pretty impressive little video camera, which we’ll talk about a little bit more now. - So let’s talk more about the Nikon D500 for video. As you probably know if you’re watching this video, the D500 can shoot 4k video. And i’ve got to say it’s incredibly impressive. The colours it reproduces are very nice and the detail is definitely there. Compred to something like the Canon 7d mark ii, the sharpness of the 4k to the 1080p really is night and day. Now one few drawback of the nikon d500 though is that it does crop the video quite a lot when shooting 4k. So if you do know you’re going to be wanting to shoot in 4k, you’ll want to make sure you have a wide enough lens. One other nice thing is that the d500 can shoot a full 30 minutes of video, cpmapred to just 3 minutes on the more expensive nikon d5. To me that’s a pretty big deal and something to consider if you are choosing between the two. One other nice feature is that you can create timelapses in the camera which is a lot of fun, and something that again emphasizes that Nikon is really trying to gain a bit more marketshare in the video market. SO overall, the Nikon d500 is actually a pretty capable video shooting machine, so good job nikon. - So i just quickly wanted to talk about wifi. The d500 comes with wifi and nfc included, which is great if you want to be able to quickly transfer your photos to your phone. This is something that the 7d mark ii misses out on, so again is something to consider. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2016 by Chris Winter
    • A very difficult decision which has proven to be worthwhile.
After over 110K actuations on my D7000 (I'm not a pro), the temptation for greater low light abilities, "newsworthy" autofocus, better white balance, and overall more responsive results proved too enticing to resist. I like having so much of Nikon's top technology in a camera body that I can afford, and I would say that the experience of the D7000, which was quite good for its time, has helped me appreciate the direction which Nikon has taken over the years. Like many, I was torn between the D750 and this model. I'm not a sports photographer, and most of my "best" work is portraiture. However, what made the decision for me was not the trove of opinions about which camera should be used for what. It was the basic feeling of "what would I like my camera to do better?" When I answered that question (having gotten many thousands of gorgeous photos out of the D7000), I realized that what I needed was quicker performance from powering-on to shutter-release in challenging situations. Generally, I could get the photos I wanted with the older camera body. But, when I missed it was because the camera couldn't respond fast enough in low light -or that what came out was too full of noise and color distortions to "feel" like the moment I'd experienced in real-life. That situation is utterly gone now (so far...it's still early...). However, I would caution other users like me not to expect a perfectly smooth transition. The D7000 was absolutely second-nature to me after so many years. The D500 seems to show different slightly different defaults for color "tonalities," jpeg sharpness, saturation levels, and metering choices than what I was used to. Nothing bad -just not what I was expecting. So, I'm still in the process of doing "test" photos where I shoot the same scene, note my instincts for the settings, and watch how they translate onto the big monitor. Once I've learned how to get what I "see" in a situation, I'll have truly made the switch. More knowledgeable photographers might intuitively skip this step. Regardless, it's working for me. And, I actually have no regrets about choosing this over the full frame D750 (which I'm sure is also terrific). FYI, the only lens I use is the Sigma Art 35/1.4. No need for anything else. Good luck with your own decisions! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2016 by Jim Winterbourne

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