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Nikon D500 : Specifications and Opinions

The Nikon D500 is a reflex camera with APS-C (1.5x) sensor and 21 megapixels manufactured from 2016 to 2022 (discontinued). The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 50 - 1,600,000 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 10 FPS x 200 RAW, 200 JPEG. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 1839 €;

247 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 out of 10

Sensor
Format	APS-C, 23.5 x 15.7 mm (image ratio 3:2, crop factor 1.5x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	21 megapixel
ISO sensitivities	50 - 1,600,000
File formats	JPEG, RAW
Esposure
Shutter speeds	30" - 1/8000
Exp. compensation	+/- 5 stops at 1/3 steps
Exp. modes	M, S, A, P
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Nikon F (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	No
Autofocus (AF areas)	153
Continuos shooting (with autofocus)	10 FPS x 200 RAW, 200 JPEG
Continuos shooting (without autofocus)	10 FPS x 200 RAW, 200 JPEG
Live View	Yes
MLU/SS	Yes, Mirrok Lock Up
Dust reduction	Yes
Video mode	4K (3840x2160p) @ 30 FPS
WiFi	Yes
GPS	No
USB	micro-USB (USB 3.0)
USB Charging	No
Built and notes
Touchscreen	Yes
LCD	3.2", 1024 x 768 pixels, articulated
Viewfinder	Optical, coverage 100%, 1.00x
Flash	No
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage, Slot 2	CFExpress Type B
Shutter	Mechanical
Battery	Li-Ion (Nikon EN-EL15a, capacity 13.30 Wh)
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	860 g
Dimensions	147 x 115 x 81 mm
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Reviews

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Kyroshal

sent on March 15, 2019

Pros: auto focus system, ergonomics, built quality, viewfinder, 10 fps, huge buffer.

Cons: no built in flash, no U1, U2 setting modes

Opinion: Shooting fast moving action is real fun with this camera. It is ergonomic and normally you will not miss the momment. High ISO capability helps a lot when the light is not enough, and I could say that I miss built in flash only in very specific situations. I had the D7100 which was fine but D500 is something else.. way better ... addiction!!!. I suppose that I will keep it for a long time. (shooting is just a hobby for me, I am not a pro) .

Robertleeking

sent on December 17, 2016

Pros: > 10 frames per second > Very deep buffer > Deep sinus in grip for fingertips...deeper than other Nikon DSLR's I have used.> The D500 and D5 have the best Autofocus among all DSLR's

Cons: 1. Omission of pop-up flash (big mistake Nikon). there are photographers who are not buying this camera because of the omission of the pop up flash.2. Should have made ENTIRE body of magnesium alloy

Opinion: Nikon needs to re-design the circular connection for the right angle finder so that it is not necessary to screw it onto the body. This is a very tedious process. It needs to be redesigned. The tiltable LCD is a wonderful addition. But in certain background colors, I often do have problems seeing the single focusing square in the center of the LCD. You overlooked that fact that there are people with color vision deficiencies that have trouble with those wavelengths. Perhaps it should have been blue. Nikon....do not even think about omitting the right angle finders. I favor the right angle finder over the LCD in many situations. Robert King :)

Dilomski

sent on July 11, 2016

Pros: AF, 10fps, Image quality, High ISO & more.

Cons: Nothing really.

Opinion: I bought this camera as a replacement of my D7000.I do bird photography mostly and this camera just rocks!AF speed and accuracy is amazing, specially when combined with pro lenses.I shoot and follow swifts in air with this thing.Group area AF is excellent.Then you got 10 fps, bursts forever, never wait for the camera buffer, just shoot and shoot (if you need to in the moment).Then image quality, great colors and metering, excellent recovery of highlights and shadows in RAW.High ISO is also very, very good for a DX camera.And more - joystick for selecting AF points works like a charm, you got ISO button on the right side, everything is controlled with one hand, finally!Plus you got video, swivel screen, superb resolution on the lcd screen, backlit buttons and more and more.I know I sound like I work for Nikon, but no - the camera is just this good!

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Delio.vernacchia

sent on February 23, 2022

Pros: Burst, smoke point, viewfinder, plunge speed

Cons: incomplete touch screen, battery life, image quality, iso seal from 4000 if you use good cards and good optics otherwise above 2000 iso

Opinion: This car has always given me pleasant excursions without ever having missed a shot, when the subject does not give up. I use it only for photographic hunting, in fact I appreciated the power of the autofocus, It immediately catches the subject even if it is located in the branches of the trees. I use it with a 200-500mm F5.6E, even with a 300mm F4D, in my opinion the machine is spectacular. It transmits colors to unique images. speaking of "negative" aspects if they can be defined as such, in my opinion the quality of the image compared to the advance of mirrorles is low on certain occasions. But it remains and will always remain a gem, this machine for wildlife does not fight even today. the iso seal I personally find it good enough to be an APS-C reaches up to 2000 iso without problems and if you use good cards and optics it goes even higher, then if known well the D500 gives beautiful photos always. It's simply a demanding machine all here. the points of mass affuoco are nothing short of perfect, really good to manage. Absolutely still recommended even if out of production but in the used you can find it!!!

Abarth89

sent on March 22, 2021

Pros: Pro machine, ergonomic, autofocus, burst, pro viewfinder, control arrangement, a D5 mini

Cons: It is a Nikon, the car focus in live view is obscene, touch screen not complete, rendered over 2000 iso, xqd cards, nital price

Opinion: I have been owning this machine for a couple of years now, I am very satisfied with it, the use almost exclusively for photo hunting animals, not by capammo, you appreciate the power of autofocus, a missile and very precise, it manages to catch fire even when you are taking photographs of birds among the branches of trees. I almost always use it in combination with the 70-300 af-p, waiting to have some money for the 200-500 brother, but in my opinion the car is spectacular. A downside in my opinion is the yield when you go beyond 2000 iso, the files are still workable, but the noise starts to show, and if you are not experts in Photoshop, it begins to become a problem. Another negative note is the xqd cards, now rare and at exorbitant prices, price that is another weak point of the D500, too high, if you do not only do birdlife or sports, but you want a great car in everything, I would stay directly on the 7000 series.

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