D500 or D7500: Would appreciate opinions on getting a D7500 or a D500 refurb direct from Nikon. The Nikon sight is offering 10% off refurbed this weekend and there is a $495 difference...

digitalnut Loc: Endwell, NY

Would appreciate opinions on getting a D7500 or a D500 refurb direct from Nikon. The Nikon sight is offering 10% off refurbed this weekend and there is a $495 difference between the two camera bodies. I am leaning toward the D500, but would like your input. Am currently using a D5500 for lacrosse and cross country meets of my grandchildren. Thanks in advance for your feedback.

JR45 Loc: Montgomery County, TX

digitalnut wrote:

Would appreciate opinions on getting a D7500 or a D500 refurb direct from Nikon. The Nikon sight is offering 10% off refurbed this weekend and there is a $495 difference between the two camera bodies. I am leaning toward the D500, but would like your input. Am currently using a D5500 for lacrosse and cross country meets of my grandchildren. Thanks in advance for your feedback.

D500

dougbev3 Loc: Pueblo, Colorado

D500

carlbsc

D 500...

justhercamera Loc: NW Michigan

D500

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

I faced the same dilemma a few weeks ago and went with the D500. I have absolutely no regrets. The D500 has a great, solid feel. The focusing is outstanding. Since you are doing action shots it is a natural for you. I appreciate having two card slots (primarily because I never take both out at once and this way it's not a deal breaker if I forget to put a card back in after loading images on my computer). I slightly miss having an onboard flash but purchased a small Nikon flash to use when necessary for close work but have found I never use it.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

The D500 is the best crop sensor camera available today.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

digitalnut wrote:

Would appreciate opinions on getting a D7500 or a D500 refurb direct from Nikon. The Nikon sight is offering 10% off refurbed this weekend and there is a $495 difference between the two camera bodies. I am leaning toward the D500, but would like your input. Am currently using a D5500 for lacrosse and cross country meets of my grandchildren. Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Only get the D7500 if the D500 is too expensive for you.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

digitalnut wrote:

Would appreciate opinions on getting a D7500 or a D500 refurb direct from Nikon. The Nikon sight is offering 10% off refurbed this weekend and there is a $495 difference between the two camera bodies. I am leaning toward the D500, but would like your input. Am currently using a D5500 for lacrosse and cross country meets of my grandchildren. Thanks in advance for your feedback.

D500

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

D500.

digitalnut wrote:

Would appreciate opinions on getting a D7500 or a D500 refurb direct from Nikon. The Nikon sight is offering 10% off refurbed this weekend and there is a $495 difference between the two camera bodies. I am leaning toward the D500, but would like your input. Am currently using a D5500 for lacrosse and cross country meets of my grandchildren. Thanks in advance for your feedback.

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J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

digitalnut wrote:

Would appreciate opinions on getting a D7500 or a D500 refurb direct from Nikon. The Nikon sight is offering 10% off refurbed this weekend and there is a $495 difference between the two camera bodies. I am leaning toward the D500, but would like your input. Am currently using a D5500 for lacrosse and cross country meets of my grandchildren. Thanks in advance for your feedback.

D500

aaciolkowski Loc: Sugar Grove Illinois

D500!!!!

silverwren Loc: Alabama

D500.

leftj Loc: Texas

mas24 wrote:

The D500 is the best crop sensor camera available today.

I'm a Canon guy as far as DSLR's go if for no other reason that's where I've always been. But I've read enough and know enough people who have D500s that I am convinced you are right. It is the best crop sensor DSLR camera available today.

Al Beatty Loc: Boise, Idaho

Hi group,
I had planned to purchase a D7500 to serve as a grab-and-run camera plus as a backup to my D750. I figured I better see how it fit in my hands and I was disappointed. The narrow space between the handhold and the lens is just too tight for my hands. You may want to consider that depending on the size/shape of your hands. Let us know what you decide and good luck whichever way you go. Take care & ...