Nikon D500 DIGITAL SLR CAMERA BODY Product Description
D500
Nikon D500 DIGITAL SLR CAMERA BODY
OVERVIEW
Power your photography with the Nikon D610. Equipped with a 24.3 megapixel FX format CMOS sensor and the EXPEED 3 image processor, this light and compact full frame D SLR delivers images with exquisite detail. Capture stunning photos with its improved white balance and 39 point autofocus and tell your story through Full HD movies and time lapse photography. Shoot fast moving action at up to 6 frames per second. A large 3.2 inch LCD offers superior clarity when previewing shots. With a range of compatible lenses and accessories, the Nikon D610 offers endless ways to ignite your imagination.
Flagship Power, DX Agility. Meet the new DX flagship, the Nikon D500. At first glance, it may seem unimposing but contained within a streamlined camera body is a veritable powerhouse of processing power and technological advances. The D500 is ready to go wherever your passion leads you, capturing everything with stunning clarity, speed and resolution. From busy, low light cityscapes to thrilling wildlife scenes and fast action shots, the D500 is the ideal companion to your wanderlust. Marvel at the clarity of its cinematic 4K UHD video. Be amazed at its ruggedness and versatility. And, once you ve captured your gorgeous photos, admire them on the D500 s high resolution tilt touchscreen display and share them via the built in SnapBridge Wi Fi Bluetooth capabilities. No matter what you shoot, you can be sure that the D500 will be up to the task, time and time again.
- DXFormat
- 20.9Megapixels
- 10 FPSContinuous Shooting
- 100 51,200ISO Expandable to 1,640,000
- 4K UHD3840 x 2160 at 30/25/24p
The search for the perfect DSLR starts and ends with Nikon s D500 Digital Trends DPReview Field Tests The Nikon D500 Photographing Birds With The Nikon D500 DPReview took the D500 to a wildlife reserve in Montana, to meet with National Geographic photographer Ronan Donovan. Over 2 days, DPReview Editor Barney Britton joined Ronan to photograph the various bird and animal species that make the reserve their home. Watch the video to see how the D500 performed on this field test. Small, Yet Powerful Your favorite travel companion The sleek and beautiful D500 goes anywhere you go, bringing along stunning resolution and performance. Packing a lot of power into a smaller camera body thanks to its DX sensor means you can take advantage of the smaller and lighter DX lenses in the NIKKOR line and when you re travelling, every ounce counts. The best part is, there s no need to sacrifice image quality to gain portability. The D500 strikes the perfect balance with its 20.9 megapixel CMOS sensor, and is ready to capture the exquisite details, colors, and textures this world has to offer. With the D500 at your side whether you re hiking through the lush landscapes of New Zealand or on safari in Africa it will be ready to go, effortless and unobtrusive.
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The NIKKOR Legacy Unleash the full potential of the D500 Like every Nikon DSLR, the D500 is best paired with legendary NIKKOR lenses which provide unequalled clarity and versatility. The NIKKOR legacy is unmatched there's a reason over 95 million have been sold to date. Each lens offers a different view from which to capture your memories. Shooting landscapes or portraiture The fast AF S DX NIKKOR 16 80mm f/2.8 4E ED VR could prove to be your best friend. Or, extend your range with the lightweight AF S DX NIKKOR 55 200mm f/4 5.6G ED VR II, ideal for shooting sports, parades or distant architecture. No matter your choice, pairing the Nikon D500 with renowned NIKKOR lenses is a recipe for success.
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A Peek Under the Hood Bursting with new technology The new D500 is a technical marvel, the fruit of Nikon s tireless strides towards producing the world s greatest cameras. To preserve life s most fleeting moments, you need a camera with incredible speed. The EXPEED 5 processor in the D500 opens up a world of possibilities, processing images fast enough to allow up to 10 frames per second so you don t miss a moment of the action. The new Multi CAM 20K autofocus system provides 153 AF points including 99 cross type points, which together enable you to create images that match your vision. It is also the first Nikon DX camera to utilize the new XQD memory card technology, which provides faster read/write and transfer speeds to fully take advantage of the D500's speed. Not quite ready to upgrade to XQD That s no problem, as the D500 s dual memory card slots can accept SD media as well. Although compact in size, the D500 certainly packs a punch. Not Afraid of the Dark There s so much more to see Not much light to go around The D500 makes the most out of every bit of available light, giving you the flexibility to produce high quality images in dark environments. With a native ISO range of 100 51,200, expandable to Lo 1 and Hi 5 50 1,640,000 equivalent , the versatile D500 is not intimidated by difficult low light conditions, down to 4 EV. Rich details emerge from the shadows to produce unrivaled quality found only with Nikon cameras and lenses. Laughs in the Face of Danger As tough as you need it to be They say that good things come in small packages, and the D500 is no exception. A powerful but smaller sibling of the D5, the D500 features the same durable, rugged build and ergonomics you ve come to associate with Nikon DSLRs. Built with rugged magnesium alloy and carbon fiber materials, and featuring dust and water drop resistance you'll have peace of mind even when shooting in extreme environments. The D500 also leverages a 3.2 inch 2,359k dot tilting RGB LCD touchscreen, making it easy to get the shot even from high or low angles.
- SEE THE TILTING TOUCHSCREEN IN ACTION VIEW IN A LIGHTBOX
Your images. The world. Connected. Don t wait to show off your best shots Now, sharing your amazing photos is easier than ever the D500 s SnapBridge functionality enables multiple built in connectivity options. Liberated from the constraints of connecting wires, you can transfer your images to a compatible smart device from anywhere in the world using Bluetooth Low Energy BLE technology to eliminate the barrier between your camera and smart device. As an added benefit, the D500 s built in Near Field Communication NFC capability makes it a breeze to connect the camera to your compatible smart device. For those looking for an even faster transfer solution, the D500 is also compatible with the optional WT 7A, enabling transmission of files to an FTP server or computer at speeds of up to 866.7 Mbps.
- WATCH THE SNAPBRIDGE HOW TO VIDEO VIEW IN A LIGHTBOX
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Download the SnapBridge app on the App Store Download the SnapBridge app on Google Play Cinematic 4K UHD Performance For the first time in a Nikon DX DSLR, you can harness the power of 4K UHD video recording. Capture every moment in cinematic, ultra high definition detail at up to 30 frames per second, and take advantage of a format that is quickly becoming the gold standard for video recording the world over. Other features include a built in interval timer and 4K UHD quality time lapse function, which allows you to easily create 4K UHD time lapse movies in camera that are sure to impress.
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Lighting the shadows Built into the D500 is compatibility with Nikon's new radio controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting system. Using radio control technology, when combined with the optional WR A10/R10 transceiver requires firmware version 3.0 or later , the D500 can control and wirelessly fire the SB 5000 Speedlights from another room, around corners or outdoors in bright sunlight. Access controls are easily accessed from the D500's menu and will let you shine light on even more shooting opportunities. WI FI COMPATIBILITY
This camera s built in Wi Fi capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone , iPad , and/or iPod touch or smart devices running on the Android operating system. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.
Using the SnapBridge App
System Requirements
Android 5.0 or later or 6.0.1 or later
A device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy is required.
Specifications
General
| Brand | Nikon |
| Announced | 2016 01 05 |
| Body Type | Mid size SLR |
Lens
| Manual Focus | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Number of Lenses | 257 |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5 |
| Macro Focus Range | n/a |
Screen
| Type | Tilting |
| Technology | n/a |
| Size | 3.2 |
| Resolution | 2,359k dots |
| Live View | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
Viewfinder
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism |
| Viewfinder Resolution | no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1 |
Photography Features
| Min Shutter Speed | 30s |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000s |
| Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority | Yes |
| Aperture Priority | Yes |
| Manual Exposure Mode | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation | Yes |
| Custom White Balance | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Built in Flash | No |
| Flash Range | no built in flash |
| Max Flash Sync | no built in flash |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| External Flash | Yes |
| AE Bracketing | Yes |
| WB Bracketing | Yes |
Exposure Modes
| Multi Segment | Yes |
| Average | Yes |
| Spot | Yes |
| Partial | Yes |
| AF Area | Yes |
| Center Weighted | Yes |
DxO Sensor Scores
| DxO Overall Score | 83 |
| DxO Color Depth | 24.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 14.0 |
| DxO Low Light ISO | 1324 |
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | APS C |
| Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Area | 368.95mm2 |
| Megapixels | 21 megapixels |
| Max Resolution | 5568 x 3712 |
| Max Light sensitivity | 1,640,000 ISO |
| Min Light sensitivity | 50 ISO |
| RAW Support | Yes |
Autofocus
| AF Touch | No |
| AF Continuous | Yes |
| AF Single | Yes |
| AF Tracking | Yes |
| AF Selective | Yes |
| AF Center | Yes |
| AF Multi Area | Yes |
| AF Live View | Yes |
| AF Face Detection | No |
| AF Contrast Detection | Yes |
| AF Phase Detection | Yes |
| Number of Focus Points | 153 |
Video Features
| Video Resolutions | 4K UHD 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Video Formats | MPEG 4, H.264 |
| Microphone Port | Yes |
| Headphone Port | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless Connectivity | Built In |
| HDMI | Yes |
| USB | USB 3.0 5 GBit/sec |
Physical
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Weight | 860g |
| Dimensions | 147 x 115 x 81mm |
| Battery Life | 1240 shots |
| Battery Type | Battery Pack |
Other Features
| Self Timer | Yes 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec |
| Timelapse Recording | Yes |
| GPS | Optional |
| Storage Type | XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II compliant |
