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10 years ago
When looking at the Nikon D500, you might expect it to be a much more expensive camera. It has great performance speeds, plenty of manual control dials, a high resolution tiltable LCD that has touch capabilities, and a high quality viewfinder.
Pros:
- Contains many features you'd expect to find on a more expensive DSLR
- High ISO performance is outstanding versus others in this price range
- Image quality is very good across a range of photographic conditions
- Camera's performance is very fast in Viewfinder mode
- Plenty of dials and buttons for...
Cons:
- APS-C sized image sensor can't quite match full frame sensors in image quality
- D500 carries a high price tag versus other intermediate DSLRs
- No built-in flash unit
- Menu interface needs to be upgraded and be more graphical to take advantage of touch screen
- Performance slows quite a bit in Live...
10 years ago
It's been almost seven years since Nikon's previous flagship DX-format camera was released, and it's fair to say an update was more than overdue. Those who have been waiting for a top-spec semi-pro DSLR will not be disappointed, as the D500 delivers on every front.
9 years ago
Nikon announced the D500 at this year's CES . This model is the long-awaited successor to the D300S, which was launched nearly seven years ago. Nikon has gone all-out this time, cramming in as many professional-level features as one could ask for in an advanced DSLR.
Pros:
- Excellent image quality
- Good low-light performance
- SnapBridge is useful
- Ergonomic controls
- 4K video support
Cons:
- Menu system lacks touch support
- No high-framerate video mode
- A bit heavy
9 years ago
Nikon D500 is a sport shooter's dream come true
Before knowing what I was doing, I had taken 10 photos with the new Nikon D500. The shutter speed was set for sports while the continuous shooting mode meant I didn't have to worry about missing a moment.
9 years ago
Nikon D500 DSLR Review
The Nikon D500 is the "little sister" of the company's flagship D5 professional DSLR system. The prosumer/enthusiast-focused Nikon D500 is the long-awaited successor to both the D300, which was shipped in 2007, and the upgraded D300S from 2009.
8 years ago
Built into the D500 is compatibility with Nikon's new radio controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting system. Using radio control technology, when combined with the optional WR-A10/R10 transceiver, the D500 can control and wirelessly fire the SB-5000 Speedlights from another room, around corners or...
7 years ago
Nikon D500 review
The D500 is a dream camera. It has a fast, effective autofocus system, 10fps shooting capability and first-rate metering and white balance systems. For the money, this might be the best digital SLR Nikon has ever made.
Pros:
- 10fps continuous shooting
- Huge raw buffer capacity
- Robust
- professional build quality
Cons:
- Live View autofocus improved but still hunts
- Highest ISO expansion settings show banding
- Expensive
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