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Review on πŸ“Έ Nikon D500 DX-Format Digital SLR Camera (Body Only), Base: Unleashing Professional Photography by Pornthip Pornthip ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Full compliance with the manufacturers assurances, high quality.

My experience is limited to shooting wildlife in camping style. This is one of the niches for the camera. If you shoot animals or sports - the camera should suit you 100%. Of course, if you do not need a full frame. I have never regretted that I took the D500, and not the D7200 or D7500. In terms of technical characteristics, it surpasses all junior models. And the icing on the cake is the customization of controls, which I already mentioned. Yes, a gourmet thing, but I really liked it.

Pros
  • - Focusing (phase) - the focusing module remains the best among Nikon cameras even for the first quarter of the 19th year - Shooting speed (10 fps) - Buffer for 200 frames (when using XQD card). With SD card about 70 - Controls. This is a separate issue. Firstly, there are more buttons on the D500 than on other Nikon crops. Here it is on par with the D850 Secondly, and most importantly, the camera supports significant customization of controls. A later model, the "little brother" of the camera - the D7500 does not have the ability to assign the selection of a specific AF area mode to a button. The D500 has such an opportunity. That is, you can hold down one button and the camera will switch from the spot AF mode, for example, to the "dynamic, 25 points" mode. Let go - and again "one point". I REALLY like this feature. In shooting wild animals is simply irreplaceable. Especially when you shoot birds that can suddenly take off. I remember with horror the time when this was not the case in my cell. I must say that this function (in my opinion) is artificially "not reported" to cheaper carcasses for marketing reasons. After all, this is a purely software solution that is already ready. Unfortunately. But I repeat - this is one of the most useful innovations regarding the "five thousandth" and "seven thousandth" series! The buttons can be conveniently configured for one-handed use. When a super telephoto is attached to the carcass, this is very handy - Joystick to select AF points - Viewfinder is bright and full coverage - Swivel touch screen. Although I forget that it is touch, but sometimes I use it - Fits well in the hand - Moisture and dust protection. A very useful feature when you have to literally crawl through wet grass and dry steppes for a good shot.
Cons
  • - Focusing in Live View mode is not much different from amateur Nikon cameras - Inconvenient connector for the "cable" (remote). It is difficult to quickly connect, but for that there is a screw-on "nut"