D500
Aug 11, 2019 17:47:37 #
Old44 wrote:
Hope I’m not pointing out my inabilities, but after reading every blog and review that rates the Nikon D500 as the greatest crop sensor in the universe, I traded by beloved D7500 for the D500 and after several trips bird shooting, including BIF, I really don’t see any better results, despite the claimed faster autofocus. Am I alone in this observation or is the D500 over-rated or just too good for an aging advanced amateur like me?
I own both the D500 and D7500. The D500 has better autofocus (more points, better frame coverage, and works at see in the dark levels), faster frame rate and larger buffer (though I rarely tap that potential), a much sharper monitor, better access to settings once you learn to use the camera, balances better with bigger lenses, and a brighter viewfinder. The D7500 is lighter, has easily accessed 2 user defined presets (the D500 has more but require using the menu to access), balances nicely with lighter lenses, has only one memory card (i have never had a card fail in either camera), and a brighter monitor with a better touchscreen interface. I use the D7500 as a walk around camera when I'm exploring and the D500 when I know what I am going to be shooting. Both are excellent cameras that share the same sensor and processor and produce similar results.
D7500
D500
Aug 11, 2019 19:27:04 #
I think you could see the difference if you use back button focus! Of course with all due respect! You can tell how quick it locks on a subject
Aug 11, 2019 21:34:27 #
Old44, enjoy what you have. Shoot what you enjoy shooting. The love of photography is shared by all on this forum. Go out and have fun with your new camera. Think happy thoughts :)
Aug 11, 2019 23:41:20 #
I bought my D500 few months ago and absolutely love it...I also kept my D7200 which is also a great camera. I do a lot of birds and BIF photography and the D500 does it brilliantly...if you aren't seeing any improvement, it's not the camera but maybe your settings..?
These five shots of a Great Crested Tern were taken in only one second using the slower (5 FPS) setting in rapid fire mode and using the "Grp" (Group) focus point setting with continual auto focus. Never in my life have I taken 5 shots in such an incredibly short time and had five great shots to keep. Unlike what some others say, it's also a great camera for any other type of photography...
I also added a still shot taken with my D500, just won second place in a National photography comp. (Wildlife category)
These five shots of a Great Crested Tern were taken in only one second using the slower (5 FPS) setting in rapid fire mode and using the "Grp" (Group) focus point setting with continual auto focus. Never in my life have I taken 5 shots in such an incredibly short time and had five great shots to keep. Unlike what some others say, it's also a great camera for any other type of photography...
I also added a still shot taken with my D500, just won second place in a National photography comp. (Wildlife category)
Aug 12, 2019 11:39:22 #
Agree with you 100% it's a great camera for all genres of photography but shines best at wildlife & your images are awesome
Aug 12, 2019 19:37:09 #
Imagemine wrote:
Agree with you 100% it's a great camera for all genres of photography but shines best at wildlife & your images are awesome
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