Nikon D500. How Long Before It Will Be Upgraded? (Page 3): I subscribe to Shutterbug Magazine. There is something new in it each month.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

SteveR wrote:

Why buy a magazine since they're going to update it next month?

I subscribe to Shutterbug Magazine. There is something new in it each month.

Steve Perry Loc: Sylvania, Ohio

I wouldn't hold my breath for anytime soon. Late 2018 ~ sometime in 2019 would be my guess. The D500 is still state of the art and really doesn't have an equal. Any upgrade that would come now would be very incremental in nature and not worth the bother.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

mas24 wrote:

I subscribe to Shutterbug Magazine. There is something new in it each month.

I was being facetious, mas.

Re: D500 upgrade. So what if Nikon upgrades the D500? The question is whether or not it's a great camera and can meet your needs for years to come.

haze63 Loc: Tiffin Ohio

My bet is on a D500a like the D810 to D810a

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

SteveR wrote:

I was being facetious, mas.

Re: D500 upgrade. So what if Nikon upgrades the D500? The question is whether or not it's a great camera and can meet your needs for years to come.

The D500 will be around just like the D7100 has been around for about 4 years. The camera has not been discontinued yet. Why not this camera going as long? The D7100 fits the needs of many. However, I can't think of any crop sensor camera today that exceeds the D500. And I do agree with you, that if it meets your needs, that is all that counts. And a new upgraded camera doesn't necessarily make you a better photographer either. As a hobbyist/amateur, I am still learning. From this forum too.

advocate1982

mas24 wrote:

Now that is a sacrifice.

Well that depends on how old you are. I wouldn't miss it anymore. But 20 years ago it would have been a huge sacrifice.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Just go out and enjoy what you have. The D500 is one incredible camera and I, for one, can wait patiently before I have to plunk down any more money for a new body! Best of luck.

Dan De Lion Loc: Montana

mas24 wrote:

Nikon had two premier cameras released in 2016. The full frame D5, and the crop sensor D500. Everyone thought the upgrade to the D300, which was announced in mid 2009, was going to be the D400. Nikon skipped that number. As good as the D500 is, will there be another 6-7 years before we see a D600? And what new technology could an upgrade have?

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The D500’s replacement will be mirrorless with a top speed of 25 FPS and a 24mp sensor. With Sony’s poorly designed A9 (overheating, menu system, too small) to lead the way, Nikon will be forced into EVs, but, they won’t abandon the F mount. Given Nikon’s naming history, they could call it the EV550. Expect a larger body, than the A9, for easier handling and good heat dissipation. The EV550 will be available in less than 18 months.

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advocate1982

Dan De Lion wrote:

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The D500’s replacement will be mirrorless with a top speed of 25 FPS and a 24mp sensor. With Sony’s poorly designed A9 (overheating, menu system, too small) to lead the way, Nikon will be forced into EVs, but, they won’t abandon the F mount. Given Nikon’s naming history, they could call it the EV550. Expect a larger body, than the A9, for easier handling and good heat dissipation. The EV550 will be available in less than 18 months.

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There is something about a battery life of 24 seconds for the sony that gets me. How do I get that number - the battery is good for 480 exposures. People keep pushing the 20 FPS rate as being a great feature. So you can blow through those 480 exposures in 24 seconds. Even if you don't use the 20FPS, the fact that the battery is only good for 480 exposures makes it not a practical solution for sports. It was the battery life of the D200 that got me to upgrade to the D300. With the D200 I had to pack four batteries to make it through a game.

hrblaine

What, me worry? I shoot Canon!

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

advocate1982 wrote:

There is something about a battery life of 24 sec... (show quote)

This is an area where the battery grip makes a HUGE difference. Wouldn't leave home without one! Best of luck!

hrblaine

Before someone jumps on me - I forgot the <G>. It was a joke, I shot a Nikon F for years back in the day. Still have it in a drawer somewhere along with a couple of lens! For some (now) unknown reason I switched to Canon when I went digital. Probably something I read.

advocate1982

cjc2 wrote:

This is an area where the battery grip makes a HUGE difference. Wouldn't leave home without one! Best of luck!

Yep the grip doubles the battery life. 48 seconds. for how many thousands more?

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

stillducky wrote:

Oh yea! I'd give my right testie for 3 presets on the rotary or even 2 for that matter.

No reason to keep equipment you don't use anymore.

MtnMan Loc: ID

mas24 wrote:

Nikon had two premier cameras released in 2016. The full frame D5, and the crop sensor D500. Everyone thought the upgrade to the D300, which was announced in mid 2009, was going to be the D400. Nikon skipped that number. As good as the D500 is, will there be another 6-7 years before we see a D600? And what new technology could an upgrade have?

Given Nikon's current practice with new models the proper question might be, "What downgrades will it contain?"

The D3400 disses the sensor cleaner, the D7500 the second card slot, D5500 GPS, etc. And their new AF-P lenses come in non-VR versions, the VR ones lack a switch, etc.