Nikon D500 specifications and Review
Being a photography fanatic
and a professional photographer, I have always been enthusiastic about buying
latest DSLR cameras with new and innovative technologies. After D300, Nikon D500 is a much awaited and much
anticipated addition to my Nikon DSLR cameras collection. Apart from a sleek,
durable and graceful encasing, Nikon D500 comes with some amazing
specifications including Continuous shooting and a modified and bettered
Auto-focus system. All these features have their own perks and drawbacks and
fortunately, I have been able to figure them all out.
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Here is a quick look at all the stupendous Nikon specifications and my review for them!
Nikon D500 Specifications
Frame rates-
CH (Continuous High), CL (Continuous
Low), QC (Quiet Continuous)
Sensor-
15.7 x 23.5mm
DX CMOS.
Image Sizes-
5,568 × 3,712 (20.6 MP)
Video stills-
3,840
x 2,160 for 4K shooting mode.
5ISO-
100 to 51,200
Auto ISO-
ISO 100 to 1,638,400
Resolution-
20.9 MP.
Image Formats-
NEF, JPG,
RAW AND JPG, RGB TIFF
White Balance-
Auto,
Incandescent, Cloudy, Direct sunlight, Fluorescent, Shade, preset manual.
Autofocus-
153 AF pints which
automatically detect face.
Finder-
0.7x magnification with 35mm
lens, 16 mm eye point and -2 to +1 diopters.
Shutter-
30s to 1/8,000, Bulb.
Live range-
Light meter-
TTL RGB, 180k
pixels, 3D Color Matrix
Insight Specification of D500 Features
1. DX-flagship’s 4K video recording
Nikon D500 has a remarkable
capability of recording cinematic 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)/30p/25p/24p as well as
1080/60p video for up to 29 min and 59sec. The videos can also be recorded in
Full HD or HD mode. Vibration reduction features reduces the chances of screen
tilt or shaking in any directions while recording during moving but it might
reduce image area.
2. WiFi and Bluetooth connections
Nikon D500 allows the transfer of
stored data wirelessly to your mobile or computer devices via WiFi or Bluetooth
transfer.
3. Built-in SnapBridge
Nikon has been announcing the launch of built-in SnapBridge
software which is basically a virtual portal to connect your iOS and android
device with the camera for the purpose of data transfer Via Bluetooth. However,
the app initially seemed poorly developed but now updates are being made.
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4.Touchable and tilting LCD display
Nikon D500 has a high-resolution
touch-screen display. The viewfinder gets 1x magnification (up from .94x) and
has a built-in shutter and incorporated metering device but reduces the eye
reception of surrounding data. rear LCD is upgraded from 920k dot 3” (D300s) to
a whopping 2.36m dot 3.2” which has boosted the VGA to XVGA type. Touch sensors
have been implemented in screen for data entry, image review, and
touch-by-focus or touch white balance in Live View but not for the menu
selection.
5. Autofocus Makeover
Autofocus sensors have got 153 detection areas which almost fill
the DX frame. Autofocus also its own dedicated CPU mirror. The blackout time
has been reduced so you can get more recording type during fast shooting. The central
sensor of autofocus can focus at -4EV- another upgrade.
6. New controllers
D500 has got a new addition of thumbstick controller for
autofocus operation as well as Fn2 and ISO buttons. The rest of the controls
and buttons are same as that of D5. Cheese shuffle is the dominant selection
with an ISO button behind the shutter release. Also the red recording button
can be modified to function as an exposure mode button.
7. SB-5000 flashlight system
Nikon D500 does not have a built-in
flash. Instead, Nikon has introduced a new radio controlled flash system-
SB5000. A WR-10 and WR-T10 are now used as a preferred pair when it comes to
remote controlling of external flashlight. Previously, a WR-10 with a 10-pin connector
was required to perform this function.
8. Light-weight, water-proof and durable body
Nikon has used carbon fiber for the construction of front and
shutterbox. Carbon-fiber is relatively lightly than the metal encasing
previously used for Nikon DSLRs. Moreover, the body is sleek and easy-to-handle
and offers a great deal of sweat, water and weather resistance. Magnesium alloy
is used in top and rear frames.
9. Cards and Buffers
A built-in CMOS sensor made by SONY sends data to an EXPEED5
image processor. XQD and UHS-2 type SD cards can be inserted in Nikon D500. It
has dual card slots and has the capacity of 200 raw JPEGS and 18 NEFs.
10. Fast DX shooting
Fast DX shooting capability of capturing even the slightest
movement during swimming and other sports is what makes Nikon D500 an amazing
sports and fast shooting camera. Shoots done at high ISOs like 52,000 look
great with it.
11. Auto-white balance
This amazing DSLR camera is very much suitable for shooting
under artificial light. It has a built-in automatic capability of white-light
correction coming from tube lights and incandescent bulbs- making the images
looks less noisy and more accurate. It is done through 3 auto levels to
maintain the warmth of incoming light i.e AUTO 0, AUTO 1 and AUTO 2.
12. Silent shutter
As compared to older DSLR versions from Nikon which had a loud
shutter noise, Nikon D500 has an electronically operated, silent front curtain
shutter. Drawback is that it only works with the Mirror-up mode.
13. Built-in Microphone, headphone and HDMI ports
Microphone port enables the fine audio recording during visual
recording. Built in Stereo Microphone and Linear PCM recording is possible. The
USB ports and HDMI ports allow the external connection of camera to your
devices for image transfer.
14. Still shooting
D500 has another amazing feature of clicking stills while video
recording. Unfortunately, the video recording stops after taking a still-
making the feature very messy.
Nikon D500 has some of the many amazing innovations yet the
manufacturers still have got a lot to fix about it. Some fixes have been made
in the past years. It is a pro-camera and I’ll recommend it to everyone out
there who is passionate about doing photography during travelling, wild-life
recordings and sports coverage.
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