Nikon D500 Camera Review

The Nikon D500 is the long awaited (overdue) update to the venerable Nikon D300s. The D500 is targeted towards advanced amateur and professional photographers. The D500 seems ideal for Sports and Wildlife photography specifically due to the advanced autofocus, larger buffer and tank-like build quality. For many years Nikon users have been screaming for a D300s update and at the initial release most of them seem to be happy with the specs on the D500.

Pricing*

• Nikon D500 Body Only - $1999.95

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What I Like

• 10 FPS
• Weather Sealed
• Great Auto focus system
• 100% viewfinder
• Controls and body layout

What I Don't Like

• Tilt only LCD screen (prefer fully articulated)
• Not a full metal body (due to Wi-Fi)
• No GPS built in

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Specs

Sensor Size	APS-C (1.5x)
Megapixels	20.9
Body Construction	magnesium alloy for the top and rear, front carbon fiber
Dimensions (WxHxD)	5.8 x 4.6 x 3.2
Weight	1.68
Weather Sealed	Yes
Memory Card	Dual SD SDHC SDXC XQD Type Memory
Dual Command Wheels	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Pentaprism
Viewfinder Coverage	100
ISO Range	100-51,200 (Extended 50-1,640,000)
Mirror Lock Up	Yes
Burst Rate	10
LCD Size	3.2
LCD Resolution	2,359,000
Articulated LCD Screen	Tilt Only
Touchscreen	Yes
Image Stabilization	No
Remote Shutter Release	Wired & Wireless (InfraRed)
WiFi	Yes
GPS	Optional
AF Points	153
AF Sensitivity	-4ev
Minimum Shutter Speed	30
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000
Flash Sync Speed	1/250
Built In Flash	No
Wireless TTL Flash	No
Video Specs	4K/UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps 4K/UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps 4K/UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps
Mic In	Yes
Headphone Out	Yes
Built In Mic	Stereo