Nikon D500 Review
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Our editorial take on the Nikon D500
The Nikon D500 is a DX-format flagship DSLR built for speed and precision. With a 20.9MP APS-C sensor, 10 fps continuous shooting, and a class-leading 153-point autofocus system (99 cross-type), it delivers the kind of performance that serious sports and wildlife photographers demand. Reviewers consistently praise its excellent image quality in both raw and JPEG, superb autofocus tracking even at full burst speed, and deep buffer that keeps pace with extended action sequences. The body is weather-sealed magnesium alloy, the ergonomics are classic Nikon, and the viewfinder offers 100% coverage with a bright 2359k-dot OLED display.
Video features include 4K UHD at 30p and 1080p at 60p, though recording is limited to the standard 29:59 cap and there's no in-body stabilization or raw output. Dual card slots (XQD/CFexpress and UHS-II SD), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and an impressive 1240-shot battery life round out a capable feature set. The D500 sits at the top of Nikon's crop-sensor DSLR lineup, and reviewers regard it as one of the best DSLRs ever made for fast-paced shooting.
- Exceptional 153-point autofocus with reliable tracking at 10 fps
- Excellent raw and JPEG image quality from 20.9MP APS-C sensor
- Robust magnesium alloy build with weather sealing
- Deep buffer handles extended burst shooting
- Bright, 100% coverage optical viewfinder with 2359k-dot OLED display
- No in-body image stabilization
- Video limited to 30-minute recording cap and no raw output
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Pros · Excellent image quality: high quality Raw and JPEG · Superlative autofocus performance even at 10 fps · Well-designed ergonomics and ...
Thanks to its excellent image quality, proven ergonomics and a superb autofocus system with a huge buffer, the Nikon D500 is a sports and wildlife ...
The Nikon D500 was Nikon's fastest APS-C Digital SLR, and could be one of the best DSLRs available anywhere – especially for fast-lane photography.
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About this product
DX flagship; 20.9MP, 4K, 10fps.
Specs
- Battery
- EN-EL15, 1240 shots (CIPA)
- Weight Grams
- 860 g (with battery and card), 760 g (body only)
- Dimensions Mm
- 147 x 115 x 81 mm
- Build Material
- Magnesium alloy
- Weather Sealing
- Yes, dust and weather-sealed
- Raw Video
- No
- Log Profiles
- Flat Picture Control
- Internal Codecs
- H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 30p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/60p
- Max Recording Time
- 29 min. 59 s
- Max Video Resolution
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
- Snapbridge
- Yes
- Audio Recording
- Linear PCM
- Metering Sensor
- 180K-pixel RGB sensor
- Flash Sync Speed
- 1/250 s
- Total Megapixels
- 21.51 MP
- Video File Format
- MOV
- Operating Humidity
- 85% or less
- Viewfinder Diopter
- -2 to +1 m-1
- Viewfinder Eyepoint
- 16 mm
- Time Lapse Recording
- Yes, up to 9999 frames
- Exposure Compensation
- -5 to +5 EV
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 40°C
- Compatible Battery Pack
- MB-D17 Multi-Power Battery Pack
- Ten Pin Remote Terminal
- Yes
- Electronic Vibration Reduction
- Yes (Full HD/HD)
- Sensor Size
- APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Image Processor
- EXPEED 5
- Low Pass Filter
- No
- Effective Megapixels
- 20.9 MP
- Announced Date
- January 6, 2016
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- ISO 100 to 51200 (expandable to ISO 100-1640000)
- Iso Range Stills
- ISO 100 to 51200 (expandable to ISO 50-1640000)
- Continuous Shooting
- 10 fps (CL: 1-9 fps, CH: 10 fps, QC: 3 fps)
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- Electronic front-curtain shutter available in mirror up release mode
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/8000 to 30 s, Bulb, Time
- Viewfinder
- Pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x magnification, 2359k-dot organic EL display
- Rear Screen
- 3.2" tilting touchscreen LCD, 2359k-dot
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Nikon F
- Crop Factor
- 1.5x
- Usb
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (Micro-B connector)
- Hdmi
- Type C HDMI connector
- Audio Io
- Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm) input and output
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g), Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
- Card Slots
- 1x XQD or CFexpress Type B, 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II
- Ibis
- No
- Af Points
- 153 focus points (99 cross-type, 55 selectable)
- Af System
- Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
- Af Low Light
- -4 EV (center point), -3 EV (other points)
