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The Nikon D500 Digital SLR Camera Body 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. Features: 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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 RGBW LCD touchscreen, making it easy to get the shot even from high or low angles. 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 while the built-in Wi-Fi capability allows for faster wireless image transfer. 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.
From the Manufacturer
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.
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.
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.
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 RGBW LCD touchscreen, making it easy to get the shot even from high or low angles.
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 while the built-in Wi-Fi capability allows for faster wireless image transfer. 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.
Supplied Accessories
- EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-25A Battery Charger
- USB Cable Clip
- HDMI Cable Clip
- DK-17 Eyepiece
- UC-E22 USB Cable
- AN-DC17 Strap
- BF-1B Body Cap
- U.S. Warranty
- User's Manual
Deepak Sharma
Reviewed in India on March 22, 2021
Best Birding Camera that money can buy.. ISO Performance is a bit on the Lower Side and Dynamic Range of the Camera also suffers due to that.. But apart from this - this camera is a BEAST ! If you know the concepts of photography and understand the areas where this camera excels then in the right conditions, you will never miss a shot ! Please note my above comments about ISO and DR are due to the fact that I have been a FX Body User for past 7 years, and Out of Camera RAW files in D610 are amazing in colors and contrast. But with this camera - if you give it the right lens, then you will never miss an action shot, which I was not able to capture with such success ratio in previous camera - as its AF system was no where close to what I got in D500..
chris winslow
Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2019
This is an excellent camera
Christopher Smith
Reviewed in Australia on November 17, 2019
No problem very happy with purchase and the product
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Reviewed in Mexico on January 4, 2019
Después de 5 meses de uso ya estoy listo para dar mi comentario sobre esta cámara.Como dato debo decir que vengo de utilizar la D5500 de Nikon la cual pienso que es un camara excelente y con muy buenas prestaciones para ser una camara de entrada.Como fotografo aficionado de conciertos, nocturnas (astrofoto) y retratos no tenia queja de mi camara anterior pero decidí hacer el cambio dado a que mi camara se rompió por un accidente y me encontre con la disyuntiva de comprar una D500 o la D750 que estan casi al mismo precio en el momento que compre la D500. Pues decidí irme por la DX porque me vendian la idea de un auto enfoque de 1ra asi como rafagas de fotos de 10fps con un buffer increible y ademas grabacion en 4K con factor de recorte de 1.5x, ademas de un sensor de ultima generación.Detalles de la experiencia:-Solo despues de abrir la caja me di cuenta de la calidad del materia de construccion. el cuerpo hecho de aleacion de magnesio te da la impresion de tener un tanque entre las manos, la sensacion de calidad tanto en los botones, el acabado y en si en toda la interfaz física es de primer nivel. Los botones iluminados se agradecen enormemente para situaciones de nocturanas. El visor de pentaprisma es genial, enorme y cubre el 100%, lo que ves en el visor es lo que sale en la foto( contrario a mi anterior camara). Definitivamente se siente mas pesada pero no es ningun problema.-Tiene muchos botones configurables y el Joystick es una maravilla. Al principio pense que no lo utilizaria ya que estaba acostumbrado a usar el dial del punto de enfoque pero con el tiempo el Joystick se me ha vuelto indispensable y mas en situaciones como conciertos o eventos donde tengo que componer la fotografia rapidamente.-Sistema de AF: Este es un apartado super importante y lo que hace que la camara gane puntos enteros en la calificacion final. El enfoque en Servo Unico es excelente. retratos, paisajes , naturaleza etc no tiene falla pero donde quiero destacar es en el enfoque Servo Continuo, es increible la capacidad de la camara en situaciones de poca luz. He probado el AF-C en conciertos y del 100% de disparos en rafaga al artista puedo decir que el 99% de las tomas sale enfocada por no decir que el 100%, he tomado fotos a aves en pleno vuelo y las rafagas de fotos salen 100% enfocadas. Hay que destacar que la camara tiene opcion de AJUSTE FINO PARA LENTES. Tu instalas un lente X y la camara hace un test al lente y calibra el FRONT o el BACK FOCUS que pueda tener para asegurar el exito de el enfoque.-Enfoque en video: aqui es donde adolece la camara, el sistema de seguimiento de enfoque durante video no es destacable pero la calidad de 4K es genial considerando que hay un factor de recorte de 1.5 al tomar video l oque se traduce en que el sensor no se utiliza al 100% de su tamaño y solo se ocupa un porcentaje de el pero con esto se asegura una mayor nitidez en el video. cuando se cambia la resolucion del video a 1080 el sensor pasa a utilizarse al 100%.-ISO: he hecho pruebas en conciertos y se puede utilizar un iso maximo de 6400 con calidad aceptable, el grano de ruido ya aparece a estas instancias pero en ISO 5,000 tienes fotos de alta calidad y es controlable en lightroom muy facilmente. con un iso de 3200 el grano es imperceptible a 1600 es una foto muy nitida. Es de destacar que esta camara tiene un iso extendido de ISO 50 ! combinado con el obturador que ahora alcanza una velocidad de 1/8000 practicamente puedes hacer fotos sin filtros ND ! o aprovechar al maximo el rango dinamico a iso 50 para paisajes.-La Calidad de imagen es correcta pero si se agradecerian una mayor resolucion ya que esta camara cuenta con 20mp. tal vez si quieres dedicarte al 100% a hacer fotos de retrato si recomendaria tener una camara con una mayor resolución para tener detalles de los rostros etc... pero tambien es importante la óptica. La camara sube a otro nivel cuando la combinas con lentes SIGMA ART, o con un 35mm de nikon ni se diga si le instalas lentes de nanocristal (cosa que no tengo).Por ultimo quiero decir que recomiendo altamente la camara y estoy muy contento con la adquisición , son camaras muy caras pero que funcionan y te dan ese servicio que esperas de una camara de alto nivel. Es una camara que se siente profesional. De aqui en adelante solo me queda seguir mejorando como fotógrafo para aprovechar al 100% las capacidades que me ofrece el equipo.
Cesar Rodriguez
Reviewed in Mexico on July 8, 2017
Lo bueno:* AF Increíblemente rápido y preciso, incluso en lugares obscuros.* Buffer enorme (Capacidad de 100+ imágenes)* AF que abarca casi todo lo visible.* 10 Fotos en modo rapido, tiene opciones como Shutter Silencioso.* Cuerpo y Layout de botones pro (Botones configurables, Joystick para selección, Pantalla táctil, botones dedicados para funciones)* Pantalla con brazo extendible horizontalmente con excelente calidad de imagen y touchscreen.* Compatibilidad con memorias de ultra alta velocidad.* ISO standard muy alto(51200). ISO extendido asquerosamente alto. Niveles de ISO funcionan claramente hasta 3,200 con ruido mínimo. 6,400 tolerable.* Viewfinder con pentaprism enorme y muy brillante. De nivel de Nikon D810 y la serie DX (Nikon D4, D5, etc..)* Viewfinder redondo profesional.* Video 4k.* Compatible con los Lentes de bayoneta "F" estándar de Nikon.* Grip mejorado y mas cómodo.Lo Malo:* Muy costoso fuera de los días en que lo ponen en descuento.* Es formato DX (FX es Fullframe, DX es crop )* AUTO ISO y Colorimetro increíblemente sensibles, puedes tomar 2 fotos continuas y ambas tendrán diferencia de ISO y de color.* El Nikon D610 y otros modelos FX tienen mejor calidad de imagen relativa.* Tiene menos Megapixeles que otros modelos. (20megapixeles vs 24)* No tiene flash integrado.* Video 4k es en modo "crop" ( parte central del censor, hace un aumento, se ve un efecto como de "lupa")* Voluminoso y algo pesado comparado con otros modelos (como el Nikon D610)* Usa 2 tipos de memoria, XQD y SDHC.
Chris Winter
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2016
Lets start off this review by taking a look at the build quality of the Nikon D500.The first thing you feel when you pick up the D500 is just how big it is. But to me that’s not a bad thing at all.It feels incredibly solid and moulds to your hand really quite well. It’s not actually as heavy as you’d think and is on par to something like the 7d mark ii.To me the D500 has some of the best button placement that I’ve seen on on a Nikon body. Everything is where you’d expect to find it, with your record, iso and exposed compensation buttons up the top here near the shutter button.On the side we’ve got a number of different ports, but we’ll talk more about them later on.There isn’t an inbuilt flash on the d500 and a few poepl might miss it, but for me on a pro body like this, it’s not a big deal.As you’d expect for a camera of this calibre, the d500 is weather sealed so you’re going to have no problems taking this out in the rain.So overall in terms of build quality, the d500 is one of the best I’ve seen in a long time.-Let’s turn the camera around now and take a look at the lcd screen on the back.And something new and probably unexpected is that nikon have included an articulating screen on the d500.Now to be fair, it’s not a full articulating screen like you find on cameras such as the canon 80d, but it is pretty useful still.You can flip it up and down which has been really useful for composing my shots.It does feel pretty solid, but i do worry a little bit about the hinge its on. It doesn’t seem pretty thin so it’ll be interesting to see just how well it holds up.Photos from the the 20 megapixel sensor look really great on the back of the screen even in bright daylight.Other than that though the screen is very bright and sharp. I’ve been seeing this trend lately with Nikon producing some really good screens and the d500 continues with it as well.-One feature I love on the Nikon D500 and one that’s a bit of a life saver is not eh side here, that’s it dual card slots.This might not seem like a big feature, but having the ability to back up your photos is huge, especially if you’re shooting important one time events like weddings.To me this should be a given in any pro level body, but it is still nice to see.-The viewfinder on the D500 has 100% coverage as you’d expect as was nice to use.If you’re coming from a lower end nikon body, the shipe of it is a little different, but with it’s 1x magnification, it works very quite well.-Let’s talk quickly about the menus on the D500.If you’ve ever used a Nikon DSLR, you’ll feel right at home using the D500. The menus are pretty feature packed with a lot of different options, especially once you move into full manual mode.Performance was quick though and there was no lag which is good.-So i just wanted to touch on the battery life of the d500.I’ve been incredibly impressed with the battery life of this camera, although I would recommend using a battery grip if you are going to shooting photos all day or shooting 4k video.I got through about 1200 shots before the battery ran out on me.But overall, the battery life was very good on the nikon d500.-So let’s talk about the burst rate of the nikon d500.Now Nikon are touting this camera as being a real winner for sports and i’ve got to say it lives up to the hype.The d500 can shoot at an impressive 10 frames per second, which should be fast enough for most sports and wildlife.Just for reference sake, this is what 10 frames per second sounds like.This puts it on par with it’s biggest rival the Canon 7d mark ii which can also shoot at around 10 frames per second.I also found that the D500’s autofocus was incredible. Nikon have really upped their game and to me, the autofocus on the d500 is some of the best i’ve ever tested.You’ve also got a 200 raw shot buffer which is very nice.I’m going to be making a more in depth video on the autofocus of the d500 so check back soon for that, but overall it’s blisteringly fast.-Now I briefly touch on the ports on the camera earlier on, but i just wanted to show you what you get. Of course you’re getting a usb and an cdmi cable, but also in the middle hear you getting a mic and headphone jack.This to me, shows that nikon are really trying to convince more video shooters over to their side and it’s good to see.Havin gate ability to record good sound and monitor as well is really important, and makes this a pretty impressive little video camera, which we’ll talk about a little bit more now.-So let’s talk more about the Nikon D500 for video.As you probably know if you’re watching this video, the D500 can shoot 4k video. And i’ve got to say it’s incredibly impressive.The colours it reproduces are very nice and the detail is definitely there.Compred to something like the Canon 7d mark ii, the sharpness of the 4k to the 1080p really is night and day.Now one few drawback of the nikon d500 though is that it does crop the video quite a lot when shooting 4k. So if you do know you’re going to be wanting to shoot in 4k, you’ll want to make sure you have a wide enough lens.One other nice thing is that the d500 can shoot a full 30 minutes of video, cpmapred to just 3 minutes on the more expensive nikon d5. To me that’s a pretty big deal and something to consider if you are choosing between the two.One other nice feature is that you can create timelapses in the camera which is a lot of fun, and something that again emphasizes that Nikon is really trying to gain a bit more marketshare in the video market.SO overall, the Nikon d500 is actually a pretty capable video shooting machine, so good job nikon.-So i just quickly wanted to talk about wifi.The d500 comes with wifi and nfc included, which is great if you want to be able to quickly transfer your photos to your phone.This is something that the 7d mark ii misses out on, so again is something to consider.
Mike
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2016
As usual my background so you can calibrate what your read.A long time Nikon user, since 70s, currently using a D810, D600 and D7100 to be replaced by the new D500. I shoot Wildlife both in the wild and in the streets.Now about this Camera. I will divide it to 3 parts. Image quality, Usability and software/wireless connectivity.From the quick few days, I can tell you that It is better than D7100, I skipped the D7200 since the Rumor was that this was coming.I tested the D500 against D7100 for ISO and general IQ performance. I would say If you are getting this camera to get improved IQ over D7100 or D7200 then you are not going to be that happy. You will not get $1000 better IQ from D500. This Camera is not about the IQ/sensor but it is all about usability, handling and build quality.This Camera is a Handling beast. It is all about handling and usability not about ISO or IQ. With 10 FPS, Huge Buffer and an AF system that is much better than D810. If you had a D700/D800/D810 this camera is similar in layout and but Light years a head in ergonomics and Handling. I hold judgement on Build quality being better than D700/D800/D810.It is lighter and feels like it is smaller than D810. All the changes are for the better. I thought the grip on D810 was great. But now, I know how much better it could have been. The Joystick is a joy to use and if you are a back button AF-on user then you will be in heaven. We get D5 class treatment here. The Joystick not only moves the AF point around and is much more comfortable to use but it also can activate the AF with a press just like the AF-on button. Why is that a good thing? Well because you can assign different AF mode to it. By assigning different AF mode to each button you can go back and forth between 2 different modes by just picking the button that activates the mode you want. So If you do Birds in flight and use Group AF or Auto Area AF using your AF-on button. But like to use single point AF when the birds land to get sharp eyes. All you have to do is to assign single point AF to the Joystick push button and use it. No more 2 handed Camera juggling with long lenses to change the AF mode. There is several improvements like this that has been added.The Articulating display is another welcome addition. The relocation of the ISO button is great but it seems to me that they have removed the Easy ISO capability (ability to use one of the command wheels to change ISO quickly). Assuming that since now we can change ISO with one hand you don't need it but why remove it. It is a mystery to me perhaps above my pay grade. Fortunately they kept the Easy Exposure Comp capability.The play back of images is so fast that you can take a burst of a 100 or so images and then play them back like a movie by holding the direction button. Silly to do but fun.All in all, this is one hell of camera and great value at this price. As I said buy this camera only if you need the handling, usability and build quality.since after all this is a crop sensor body and IQ will never be better than a full sensor body of the same era.Now about the Software and Wireless. It is there and not very impressive ... enough said.Snap-bridge is not available for iPhone, but fortunately we had an Android phone in the family to use to test it. Surprisingly it is stable and works. But the APP is lame and will do very little tethering functions. Otherwise if you are using your D500 to take a snap of your dinner and post it to the face book you are in luck. Other than that I am sure Nikon has plans but knowing their history with software I am sure it will be discontinued and replace by something else soon. eh...Now an odd thing. The first 2 batteries drained quickly. I was expecting the first one since Nikon uses a builtin battery for internal clock and usually it gets it's charge from your battery the first time you use the camera. But this thing kept draining the batteries. So a bit of digging showed that all the wireless capabilities are on. WiFi, BT, NF etc. There is a Airplane mode but it is set to off by default. Why? Don't know. Perhaps again above my pay grade. I turned all that junk off and it seems all is well. But last time I thought all was well I ended up sending my D800 back to Nikon after 3 weeks of getting it. I am hopeful for both our's and Nikon's sake.Hope this help some of you like me who were waiting for a D810 with Crop sensor for wildlife and sports shooting and were willing to pay the same price as a D810, as I was. We got all we wanted and then some for 1/3 less than what we were expecting to pay.Nikon please bring back the Easy ISO... pretty please.MikeUpdate 4-28-2016:Good news, Bad news,Good news the battery consumption issue is a none issue. The AF is wicked good, The buffer is limitless for all practical purposes. 60+ shots of large Raw+JPEGs high quality using Sony XQD G cards. We will be going broke buying hard drives. The AF and the buffer alone is worth the extra $1000 for anyone who needs them.The bad news, I found out during the battery consumption testing that none of the after market batteries will work with this camera. Do not buy after market batteries with this camera. I tried 3 different brands of high quality batteries that I have been using with my D810/D600/D7100 and all had worked like a charm, but none of them works with D500 at all.
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