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connectivity tech	HDMI	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC	Wi-Fi, HDMI, Bluetooth, USB	USB	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, HDMI, Micro HDMI, NFC	USB
video resolution	4K UHD 2160p	2160p	4320p	2160p	1080p	FHD 1080p

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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.

From the Manufacturer

Flagship Power, DX Agility.

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.

Small, Yet Powerful

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.

The NIKKOR Legacy

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 shooting sports, parades or distant architecture. No matter your choice, pairing the Nikon D500 with renowned NIKKOR lenses is a recipe for success.

A Peek Under the Hood

Bursting with new technology

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 Afraid of the Dark

There's so much more to see

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.

Laughs in the Face of Danger

As tough as you need it to be

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.

Your images. The world. Connected.

Don't wait to show off your best shots

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.

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EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
MH-25A Battery Charger
USB Cable Clip
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DK-17 Eyepiece
UC-E22 USB Cable
AN-DC17 Strap
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Customers like the quality, frame speed, image quality, and focus of the digital camera. They mention that it's an unbelievable camera at an unbelievable price, and that the results are amazing. They appreciate the fast frame rate and the ability to take a burst of images. They also praise the great autofocus and the low-light performance.

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71 customers mention "Quality"63 positive8 negative

Customers like the quality of the camera. They say it's an unbelievable camera that functions fantastically, produces amazing results, and gives pro-level results. Customers also mention that the AF is wicked good and the buffer is limitless. Overall, they say it is the best professional crop sensor camera and helps with photography.

"...LCD screen resolution is nice and bright and clear, and the viewfinder is very nice. I especially like the round eyepiece...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...Good news the battery consumption issue is a none issue. The AF is wicked good, The buffer is limitless for all practical purposes...." Read more

"...you're looking for a camera in an affordable price range that gives pro level results, you cannot go wrong with this absolutely wonderful Nikon D500...." Read more

51 customers mention "Image quality"44 positive7 negative

Customers like the image quality of the camera. They mention that it takes incredible pictures, is lightweight for the size, and takes excellent pictures. Some say that the image difference can be undetectable when compared to the D750. They also like the grip, saying that it makes portraits easier and makes them look good. They appreciate the rear live view monitor, saying it's nice when you need to hold the camera high or low.

"...Dynamic range is absolutely phenomenal. I'm able to pull up lots of detail out of shadows and pull down the highlights very nicely when needed...." Read more

"...Now about this Camera. I will divide it to 3 parts. Image quality, Usability and software/wireless connectivity...." Read more

"...This camera is making me look really good and I like that!..." Read more

"...I also really like Nikon's color science. I have a Fuji X-e3 and the Fuji XF 18-135 but the Nikon images are much more pleasing...." Read more

48 customers mention "Frame speed"45 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the frame speed of the camera. They mention that it has the fastest and most accurate autofocus they have, the playback of images is so fast that they can take a burst of 100 or so images, and the excellent frame rate. They also appreciate the XQD technology, excellent AF system, and quick shutter speed.

"...It's crazy. It's so fast and so, so accurate...." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"...This camera has the fastest and most accurate auto focus I have ever seen. Also the low light capabilities are mind blowing...." Read more

37 customers mention "Focus"29 positive8 negative

Customers like the focus of the camera. They say it has great autofocus, it's fast, and it grabs focus almost instantly. They also say the autofocus system on the camera is unbelievable, and the normal continuous focus really works incredibly well. Some customers also mention that having more focus points is nice, though in practice it doesn't seem to make a difference.

"...had a chance to use 3D tracking yet, but its normal continuous focus really works incredibly well...." Read more

"...I also found that the D500’s autofocus was incredible...." Read more

"...This camera has the fastest and most accurate auto focus I have ever seen. Also the low light capabilities are mind blowing...." Read more

"...The autofocus system on the camera is also unbelievable...." Read more

20 customers mention "Low-light performance"17 positive3 negative

Customers like the low-light performance of the camera. They say the capabilities are nothing short of amazing, the light sensitivity really shines, and the low light ISO capability is phenomenal. Some mention that the lowlight performance is good, fine, and not exceptional. However, some say that the camera performs well in broad daylight with low ISO ranges, but is incredible at outside night and also inside with little lighting.

"...I especially like the round eyepiece. The button illumination is awesome and will really come in handy for us astrophotographers...." Read more

"...Also the low light capabilities are mind blowing. I am finding more and more capabilities every day...." Read more

"...I am completely impressed with the camera's ability to function in varying lighting conditions...." Read more

"...The low light ISO capability of the D500 is phenomenal...." Read more

17 customers mention "Ease of use"14 positive3 negative

Customers find the digital camera easy to use. They say the menus are easy to navigate, and the learning curve is manageable. They also appreciate the joystick and touch screen, which makes it easy to quickly scroll and enlarge photos for review.

"...The focusing is everything you've probably heard about. It's crazy. It's so fast and so, so accurate...." Read more

"...The colours it reproduces are very nice and the detail is definitely there...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...are very intuitive and natural to use. To be honest, I don't really use the touchscreen except to zoom in on image previews...." Read more

17 customers mention "Value"15 positive2 negative

Customers like the value of the digital camera. They say that it has a ton of power for the price, and is an awesome buy. They also mention that it's an affordable high frame rate action camera with pro features.

"...All in all, this is one hell of camera and great value at this price...." Read more

"...If you're looking for a camera in an affordable price range that gives pro level results, you cannot go wrong with this absolutely wonderful Nikon..." Read more

"...the trigger because the D500 is an unbelievable camera at an unbelievable price...." Read more

"...Long story short: Excellent camera for the money and I am sure this model will be around for years to come...." Read more

15 customers mention "Features"15 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the features of the digital camera. They mention that it has great features, is wonderful, and has pro level features. The menus are feature packed with a lot of different options. Some are pleased with the capabilities and settings of the camera.

"...The menus are pretty feature packed with a lot of different options, especially once you move into full manual mode...." Read more

"...quick enough in focusing, great smudge-resistant coating, and unreal VR capabilities...." Read more

"...Great autofus system. Highly recommended. It is NOT full frame, and don't buy it expecting full-frame...." Read more

"...The D500 has many amazing features, a beautiful viewfinder, high FPS, great autofocus, and quiet shutter...." Read more

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David Sargent

A Fantastic Investment

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2016

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I will update at the top of this review when I feel I may need to.

UPDATE:

A couple months in and the camera still kicks ass. If you're thinking about it, just do it.

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Alright, so I've had the camera for almost two weeks now.
I've shot probably half a dozen different landscape scenes. A couple portrait shoots, and lots of lowlight material. I'm fascinated with the Milky Way for night sky photography and this camera powers through it very nicely. ISO 1600 through 3200 looking very clean in comparison to the old D5300. I'd say close to full frame performance in regards to high ISO noise handling. Dynamic range is absolutely phenomenal. I'm able to pull up lots of detail out of shadows and pull down the highlights very nicely when needed. No problems at all yet with battery life - In fact, I got about 950 shots on an 85% charge in a timelapse, so I'd say it's right on the money. Also have had no issues with the Lexar XQD with this camera like others have reported. I am having some issues with Lightroom taking FOREVER to import these photos when connected via the USB. For most shots, I just transfer to the SD card and use my card reader, but for some things, I have to use the USB to transfer direct from the camera and Lightroom (CC updated and D500 Firmware updated) and it seriously takes probably 3 or 4 hours to import 8 or 10 gigs in. Wondering what might be the issue there, but outside of that, I have no complaints. This camera has proved its worth nicely.

The illuminated buttons have also been a blessing for my night sky shooting.

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So far, I have nothing but love for this camera. I'm coming from a history of low-mid level cameras, so this jump was significant for me. Most recently, I'm coming from a Nikon D5300. The pro features I were expecting are truly great. The button layout is much more than a gimmick. Having the ISO button on the right side, thereby freeing my left hand at times is such a practical and appreciated decision by Nikon.

The touch screen is nice for what functionality it has. I was hoping to be able to use it in more of the menu side of things, but I'm not taking away a star for that. That wouldn't change the quality of my images.

The focusing is everything you've probably heard about. It's crazy. It's so fast and so, so accurate. I haven't even had a chance to use 3D tracking yet, but its normal continuous focus really works incredibly well.

The ISO to noise ratio is incredibly well controlled. As a landscape photographer, I have low tolerance for noise, especially with astrophotography. I was always looking for ways to reduce noise in post because the lower tier cameras just can't handle it well. I was testing some of that out with the D500, but on a sunny evening/sunset and I shot some images in ISO ranges I never thought I would call acceptable. I'm talking ISO 25,000 with just a little bit of noise reduction in lightroom and I wouldn't have an issue posting to social media. Even 52,000 wasn't out of the realm of possibilities if I were in a pinch. That is absolutely insane to know that I can say that now, but this camera is just that good in that regard. I haven't had the chance to do astro with it yet and test out the high-iso in low light conditions, but I got the camera on a full moon, so in a week or two will have some results to show for that.

The LCD screen resolution is nice and bright and clear, and the viewfinder is very nice. I especially like the round eyepiece. The button illumination is awesome and will really come in handy for us astrophotographers. It really feels like a pro body that got the attention to detail it deserves.

The processor is so blazingly fast. I have it set up to save RAW files to the XQD (Been using Lexar with no issues) and Jpegs to the SD with snapbridge sending 2mb copies to my phone for quick Snapseed edits going out to Instagram in no time.

The battery life is great. The camera shipped with the newer version of the ENEL15 battery and I have seen very good performance out of it so far.

The camera itself is bigger and heavier than my D5300, but the grip is deep and offsets that extra mass as it's easy to hold.

I have not tested out the video yet, so I'll be sure to do that upon updating my review.
(Be aware that I shot my first batch of uploaded pictures with the Nikkor 18-135 f/3.5, so if I had sharper glass, I would have sharper images)

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Chris Winter

This years best DSLR.

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2016

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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chris winslow

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Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2019

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This is an excellent camera

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Reviewed in Mexico on January 4, 2019

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Después de 5 meses de uso ya estoy listo para dar mi comentario sobre esta cámara.

Como dato debo decir que vengo de utilizar la D5500 de Nikon la cual pienso que es un camara excelente y con muy buenas prestaciones para ser una camara de entrada.

Como fotografo aficionado de conciertos, nocturnas (astrofoto) y retratos no tenia queja de mi camara anterior pero decidí hacer el cambio dado a que mi camara se rompió por un accidente y me encontre con la disyuntiva de comprar una D500 o la D750 que estan casi al mismo precio en el momento que compre la D500. Pues decidí irme por la DX porque me vendian la idea de un auto enfoque de 1ra asi como rafagas de fotos de 10fps con un buffer increible y ademas grabacion en 4K con factor de recorte de 1.5x, ademas de un sensor de ultima generación.

Detalles de la experiencia:
-Solo despues de abrir la caja me di cuenta de la calidad del materia de construccion. el cuerpo hecho de aleacion de magnesio te da la impresion de tener un tanque entre las manos, la sensacion de calidad tanto en los botones, el acabado y en si en toda la interfaz física es de primer nivel. Los botones iluminados se agradecen enormemente para situaciones de nocturanas. El visor de pentaprisma es genial, enorme y cubre el 100%, lo que ves en el visor es lo que sale en la foto( contrario a mi anterior camara). Definitivamente se siente mas pesada pero no es ningun problema.

-Tiene muchos botones configurables y el Joystick es una maravilla. Al principio pense que no lo utilizaria ya que estaba acostumbrado a usar el dial del punto de enfoque pero con el tiempo el Joystick se me ha vuelto indispensable y mas en situaciones como conciertos o eventos donde tengo que componer la fotografia rapidamente.

-Sistema de AF: Este es un apartado super importante y lo que hace que la camara gane puntos enteros en la calificacion final. El enfoque en Servo Unico es excelente. retratos, paisajes , naturaleza etc no tiene falla pero donde quiero destacar es en el enfoque Servo Continuo, es increible la capacidad de la camara en situaciones de poca luz. He probado el AF-C en conciertos y del 100% de disparos en rafaga al artista puedo decir que el 99% de las tomas sale enfocada por no decir que el 100%, he tomado fotos a aves en pleno vuelo y las rafagas de fotos salen 100% enfocadas. Hay que destacar que la camara tiene opcion de AJUSTE FINO PARA LENTES. Tu instalas un lente X y la camara hace un test al lente y calibra el FRONT o el BACK FOCUS que pueda tener para asegurar el exito de el enfoque.

-Enfoque en video: aqui es donde adolece la camara, el sistema de seguimiento de enfoque durante video no es destacable pero la calidad de 4K es genial considerando que hay un factor de recorte de 1.5 al tomar video l oque se traduce en que el sensor no se utiliza al 100% de su tamaño y solo se ocupa un porcentaje de el pero con esto se asegura una mayor nitidez en el video. cuando se cambia la resolucion del video a 1080 el sensor pasa a utilizarse al 100%.

-ISO: he hecho pruebas en conciertos y se puede utilizar un iso maximo de 6400 con calidad aceptable, el grano de ruido ya aparece a estas instancias pero en ISO 5,000 tienes fotos de alta calidad y es controlable en lightroom muy facilmente. con un iso de 3200 el grano es imperceptible a 1600 es una foto muy nitida. Es de destacar que esta camara tiene un iso extendido de ISO 50 ! combinado con el obturador que ahora alcanza una velocidad de 1/8000 practicamente puedes hacer fotos sin filtros ND ! o aprovechar al maximo el rango dinamico a iso 50 para paisajes.

-La Calidad de imagen es correcta pero si se agradecerian una mayor resolucion ya que esta camara cuenta con 20mp. tal vez si quieres dedicarte al 100% a hacer fotos de retrato si recomendaria tener una camara con una mayor resolución para tener detalles de los rostros etc... pero tambien es importante la óptica. La camara sube a otro nivel cuando la combinas con lentes SIGMA ART, o con un 35mm de nikon ni se diga si le instalas lentes de nanocristal (cosa que no tengo).

Por ultimo quiero decir que recomiendo altamente la camara y estoy muy contento con la adquisición , son camaras muy caras pero que funcionan y te dan ese servicio que esperas de una camara de alto nivel. Es una camara que se siente profesional. De aqui en adelante solo me queda seguir mejorando como fotógrafo para aprovechar al 100% las capacidades que me ofrece el equipo.

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Saravana Kumar K

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Reviewed in India on August 4, 2017

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Well this is a Beast for sports and wild life photography, especially with the stunning auto focus and 10 frames per second. its no slouch for portraits and landscape either. I have been using this for about two months. I got it with Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G and Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS ( Waiting for the Nikkor 200-500mm f5.6 ).

I played this camera with 50 mm most of the time, the picture quality is exceptional with the crazy auto focus ability you won't miss anything, and it has 153 point auto focus with 99 cross type which spreads across the censor so the ability to compose is so good, and the dynamic range is great for an APS-C body, I played with raw file, and recovering shadows and highlight is extremely good.

Great low light performance, even at higher ISO ( 12800 ) the image looks great I mean there are noises but its negligible ( for an APS-C ), beyond that range more noises. I wouldn't go beyond 12800, although it would go up to 51,200.

This is a pro body and you need a fast lens to get most out of this. My wishlist are Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 , Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 and Nikkor 200-500mm f5.6 ( this is the holy trinity glasses for this body ) and you are all set for any type of situation.

Wifi & Bluetooth is tied up with Nikon's Snapbridge app and right now its working ok, but the transferring rate from camera to mobile is slow. I think the upcoming version will get improved.

This has FULL HD & 4K video shooting capability which I haven't used much but any way its there and the quality look great too. with my limited experiment if you are going to take lot of videos then this camera may not be a good choice as the focus speed in live view is terrible, but for still this is extremely good ( one of the best ) just pick this, you won't regret it.

I am extremely happy with this camera and would happily recommend this to any one any day. However this body would be overkill for a normal usage, If you are pro or amateur who interested in sports and wild life photography ( although this is good for anything ) than this the no brainer, just buy one.

Thanks to the seller DAFFODIL-ELECTRONICS, great response and timely delivery.

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Reviewed in Australia on November 17, 2019

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No problem very happy with purchase and the product

K. Bose

The NIKON D500 - A hands on review

Reviewed in India on August 24, 2020

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The Nikon D500 is a great workhorse of a DX body, which is great for wildlife and sports but holds its own at practically anything you can throw at it - Landscape, Portraiture, you name it, it can tackle it.
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Ergonomics and Build quilty:
I have been using the D500 as my main camera body for the past one year, and have exposed to quite a lot of channeling scenarios as well as grueling working conditions-
1. A Monsoon trek, on a mountain with 90km winds
2. 7 Day Indian wildlife safari
3. A high altitude trek to 11,800ft.
5. Above the Arctic circle functioning at temperatures exceeding -20'C at night photographing the Auroras
The Camera's solid build quilty, great weather sealing, and robust build never malfunctioned or let me down even in the most challenging of circumstances. The button layout and ergonomics of the camera is just simply too good. The backlit buttons are a welcome bonus when photographing at night.

The Auto Focus and Shutter Speed:
I simply love the Autofocus on this camera, it just spoils you silly. The 10FPS is quite frankly overkill, but hey if you're serious about Wildlife and action, it doesn't get much better than this.

Lens Selection -
Being a Nikon, it has access to the vast range of Nikkor and third-party lenses.

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What I disliked-

DX vs FX:
Its a very fast DX camera, and meant it had to forgo the high megapixel count or the low noise results that can be achieved when using an FX or Full format body. Don't get me wrong, it's great for wildlife and sports, but for landscapes and some other genres, it's a little lacking.

Video:
It's a Nikon, so the video is once again a pain-point. It is leaps and bounds better than what we used to get on older cameras like the D90, but still extremely lacking compared to the Sony and Canons of the world.

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Compatible Mountings	Nikon F
Aspect Ratio	3:2
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

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