larryepage wrote:
My suggestion is to wait and see. Give yourself and the camera a try first. Since the D500 is a little bit older, there are a few functions that the D850 has that it lacks. Otherwise it is pretty much identical. I would expect that you will do quite well with it right out of the gate. The manual should resolve any questions that arise.
I have both and I agree. The main differences are the 500 weighs less, has a few less features and as a DX has more reach with the same lens. It also has fewer MP so is a less likely candidate for high res photography. I use the D500 mainly for sports.