"This is an outstanding pro level camera for both video and stills. You will not be disappointed."

Fantastic DX camera super pic. Quality best camera for wildlife photography. Design and build quality also superb Snapbridge feature is so nice. Within seconds we can transfer our clicks in Mobile phone

The D500 is a great camera with sharp images and lots of features-also lots of great reviews. The one that Digital Direct sent me was a bit of a dud--lots of noise when this low noise is supposed to be one of its features.

For a long time the top slot in Nikon's APS-C (DX) format DSLR line-up was occupied by the popular D300S , but that camera dates from 2009 and production ceased ages ago, leaving a vacancy that Nikon photographers have been wanting to see filled for years.

The Nikon D500’s range of features and excellent performance make it the best APS-C DSLR you can buy. It’s a chunky camera, designed to produce good images in a range of different conditions. Those experienced enough to be au fait with all the different settings options will love the direct controls on offer, while features such as 4K video recording also appeal to videographers as well as photographers. The only drawback here is cost. While it arguably represents good value for money because it performs so well, it’s still a hefty initial outlay you’ll have to get over. More so if get it with the excellent 16-80mm f/2.8-4 lens, which is also highly recommended. There’s a huge array of things going for the D500, high price or otherwise - if you’re looking for a solid all-rounder that performs well in a range of different conditions, it’s a worthy investment.

Fantastic image quality for a range of subjects; Loads of manual controls; Brilliant autofocus system; Excellent optical viewfinder;

Expensive for an APS-C camera;

Fantastic image quality for a range of subjects; Loads of manual controls; Brilliant autofocus system; Excellent optical viewfinder;

Expensive for an APS-C camera;

Auto focus for still photography

Lack of focus guidance when shooting video

While not a compact DSLR, the Nikon D500 offers a lot of imaging capabilities in its rugged, pro-oriented camera body. It also has a very good 153-point AF system, fast continuous shooting performance and 4K UHD video recording, making it one of the most capable, well-rounded DSLRs that Nikon has...

Superb image quality; Great high ISO performance; Rugged, comfortable camera body; Sharp articulating touchscreen display; Excellent AF point frame coverage; Fast continuous shooting speeds; 4K UHD video; Built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth

Somewhat large for an APS-C camera; Expensive for a DX camera; 4K UHD video doesn't offer full DX field-of-view; No built-in flash; Still uses contrast-detect for Live View AF; Dual slots use two different card types (XQD and SD)

These days, cameras like the Nikon D500 can seem a bit old-school - and not in the timeless, rangefinder sense either.

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.