Nikon D500 Review
/D500 - The briefest review!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnZ3OeIoVLAAs I often like to do I will give you the summary of my review up front. This is now the king of APS-C cameras. There is NOTHING better- but does that mean it is the best camera for you? Let’s discuss what I love and what I less than love about the D500. But before we do let's mention the previous champ of APS-C - the Canon 7D Mark II. The 7DM2 was the king in this class and I loved the AF peroformance and ergonmics but even when it was released I was frustrated with lack of articulating touchscreen and wifi, I feel like Nikon looked at what was missing there and said here you go - oh and we have stuck an excellent sensor in there with files that while not noise free are certainly clean enough to deliver to clients at 12,800The D500 Offers
- No AA filter for noticeable sharper images vs Canon 7D Mark II
- 10 FPS
- The BEST AF system of any APS-C camera to date
- FAST
- Aaccuratelyy tracks moving subjects (in low light on the dance floor IT WORKS)
- Excellent AF customization options
- AF Point Coverage across the frame.
- The little thumb joystick for moving the AF point is perfectly placed
- 4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps
- Rugged articulating touchscreen
- Wifi with smart bluetooth NFC system that once set up automatically transfers the images
In the hand this is the nicest feeling Nikon camera I have ever held. Typically I have found the grips to be a little too narrow on Nikon cameras and with the D500 they have rounded that out nicely. And typical of most Nikon prosumers the physical control buttons are excellent with little need to spend time in the menu - which is good because although the camera has a touchscreen you can only use it to select focus in live view and navigate playback, it does not work for menu navigation. If you consider that a downside the only other downside I can come up with is the focus in video -Nikon still does not off dual pixel AF system like canon so we very much have that womp womp effect while it searches for focus (demonstrated in the video above) - if you don’t need autofocus while filming you can ignore this issue. Overall the 4K video quality is VERY good. Now lots of people made a big deal about the 2x crop factor when shooting 4k Just go buy a slightly wider lens and you will be fine. I think many people watching this video and reading this post will be trying to figure out if they should go with the Nikon D7200, The D500 or a full frame camera like the Nikon D750. That full frame sensor on the D750 is still going to give you slightly better results in low light, The D7200s strength is saving you $1,000 and still providing an excellent all around camera capable of shooting sports and wildlife as well as being slightly more travel friendly. As much as I love the D500 it is more camera than most of us need and you could put that $1000 toward a nice lens or TWO that will do more for your photography than buying the more expensive body UNLESS you Really that AF system for FAST subjects - FAST action sports, birds in flight or maybe you do want to record in 4K video too. Benefit of the D7200 vs the D500/D750
- Smaller and Lighter - almost 1/2 lb lighter than the D500.
- Cheaper - Buy the Nikon D7200 from B&H Photo (Body only $1046)
- Vs the D750 you only need DX lenses which are cheaper and lighter too.
Benefits of the D750 vs the D500/D7200
- Full frame sensor better in low light - 24MP full frame vs 20MP crop in D500 and 24MP crop in D7200
- Lighter than the D500
- Offers articulating screen vs the Nikon D7200
- That full frame look (do you hate me for saying this? )
- The best value Full Frame camera on the market (regardless of manufacturer) Buy from B&H Photo (Body only $1996.95)
Benefits of the D500 vs the D750/D7200
- The BEST AF speed, coverage and accuracy
- 10 FPS vs 6ish in the D750/D7200
- No AA filter for increased detail.
- Rugged Articulating touchscreen
- Pro body form and function with manual control for just about everything
- Wifi with Snapbridge for easy auto transfer of your photos
- Vs the D750 you only need DX lenses which are cheaper and lighter too and you have additional "reach" because of the crop factor.
- Buy the Nikon D500 from B&H Photo (body only $1996.95)
For me - If you are a general photographer including travel get the D7200. If you want better quality in low light get the D750 and if you are photographing action, FAST action the D500 makes the most sense. Or if you want 4K video with Nikon.I want to know which of the three you would pick and why? And what feature of the D500 is your favorite. Leave a comment below. I will be collecting the best to share in a future video. Support our work - Buy the Nikon D500: http://bhpho.to/1Ujv6vwBuy the Nikon D7200: http://bhpho.to/1r5CS4qBuy the Nikon D750: http://bhpho.to/24mGXyh
D610 Offers an excellent sensor for just $1500D750 Offers a versatile camera that excels in low light focusing and produces very clean images at high ISOsD810 offers 36MP with no optical low pass filter (OLPF) this gives you stunningly detailed images 
D610 and the D750 share partial MA Skeleton. D750 gets carbon fiber exterior increasing strength and decreasing weightNikon Full Frame DSLR Weight:
One of the headline features of the D750 is the articulating display. The first full frame DSLR to offer. There is some nervousness surrounding the ribbon connection powe to the screen and yes an articulating screen is more prone to issues but all in all the additional angles you can shoot at without craning your neck or guesstimating on the composition are appreciated. The D750 is the smallest of the three and like the D610 some buttons on the left have dual purposes depending on the mode you are in. I find this to be slightly annoying The D810 has a dedicated button for almost everything and includes a dedicated AF-ON button too. 
The D750 has the newest focusing system of the three cameras with excellent performance in low light. Same points and spread as the D810 but with better low light performance. D610 is capable but not my first pick for speedy focusing when the light levels drop. 
My Favorite features of the Nikon D750
A few small items that I don't love about the D750.
NIkon has quite the full frame (FX) line up now - Nikon D610, Nikon Df, Nikon D810, Nikon D4s. The D750 sits just below the D810, borrowing and actually improving on the AF system with 51 AF points. It does include a popup flash and all of the video features of the D810 but adds WiFI and a tilty screen. In this crowded line up the D750 offers lots to love and the body only price point is reasonable for a camera at this level. I expect that this will be in high demand through fall and into winter. I'd love to hear your thoughts, leave a comment below. Support my work. Purchase your gear through the links above. 
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Canon's 7D Mark II isn't the only new DSLR that we will hear about in the next few days. Nikon has a new FX (Full Frame) camera coming - official announcement may be tonight.
