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Aug 18, 2016 14:23:07   #
orrie smith Loc: Kansas
 
I presently use a Nikon d7200 for wildlife and action photography. I have been looking and researching the d500. I would like the opinions of those who have purchased and used the d500. Is it worth upgrading the d7200 to the d500, and, in your opinion, Why? Thank you in advance for your input.

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Aug 18, 2016 15:08:02   #
ggttc Loc: TN
 
I have mixed feelings on the subject. Would I like to own a d500..oh yeah.

Here are a few things that come to mind...My wife shoots a d810 and I shoot a d7100 and we shoot almost exclusively wildlife.

The d500 has 153 focal points...but we set both cameras to 21...sooo

Its 20 megapixels to 24 on my d7100...from watching my wife crop a pic with 36 megapixels they are IMPORTANT.

It shoots 10 fps to my 6fps...is 4 frames a second going to make that much difference...I dont think so...if you dont have the bird in frame to begin with...what does it matter

Higher resolution LCD...but I dont use that except to review pics.

Would I like a d500...oh yeah...but do I need it...just my opinion.

A lot of really good photographers on here love it...I am just in a state of flux on the whole thing.

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Aug 18, 2016 15:35:19   #
orrie smith Loc: Kansas
 
ggttc wrote:
I have mixed feelings on the subject. Would I like to own a d500..oh yeah.

Here are a few things that come to mind...My wife shoots a d810 and I shoot a d7100 and we shoot almost exclusively wildlife.

The d500 has 153 focal points...but we set both cameras to 21...sooo

Its 20 megapixels to 24 on my d7100...from watching my wife crop a pic with 36 megapixels they are IMPORTANT.

It shoots 10 fps to my 6fps...is 4 frames a second going to make that much difference...I dont think so...if you dont have the bird in frame to begin with...what does it matter

Higher resolution LCD...but I dont use that except to review pics.

Would I like a d500...oh yeah...but do I need it...just my opinion.

A lot of really good photographers on here love it...I am just in a state of flux on the whole thing.
I have mixed feelings on the subject. Would I like... (show quote)


sounds like what my feelings are, thanks for the input

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Aug 18, 2016 15:47:16   #
CO
 
I purchased a D500 a couple of months ago. It's an awesome camera. All of my lenses seem to focus faster than they ever did on my D7000 or D90. It has an almost unlimited buffer (200 shots). Popular Photography just did a review of it. The color accuracy is about the most accurate I've ever seen in their reviews. I've been impressed with its dynamic range. I recently did a model photo shoot without any additional lighting. I was surprised at how much detail it retained in shadow areas. The addition of a dedicated ISO button right behind the shutter button is nice.

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Aug 18, 2016 15:51:28   #
orrie smith Loc: Kansas
 
CO wrote:
I purchased a D500 a couple of months ago. It's an awesome camera. All of my lenses seem to focus faster than they ever did on my D7000 or D90. It has an almost unlimited buffer (200 shots). Popular Photography just did a review of it. The color accuracy is about the most accurate I've ever seen in their reviews. I've been impressed with its dynamic range. I recently did a model photo shoot without any additional lighting. I was surprised at how much detail it retained in shadow areas. The addition of a dedicated ISO button right behind the shutter button is nice.
I purchased a D500 a couple of months ago. It's an... (show quote)


thank you

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Aug 18, 2016 15:53:38   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
I own both as I bought the D7200 while waiting for the D500. As for image quality either one is way more than satisfactory.

The pluses for the D500 are the high speed shooting rate, faster focusing in low light, better high ISO and wireless remote flash that can be controlled from the camera. The latter requires some options.

For the D7200 you have larger file size and the built in flash, it's also lighter.

If I had to choose one it would be the D500. If I could only have the D7200 I wouldn't be crying.

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Aug 18, 2016 16:07:39   #
orrie smith Loc: Kansas
 
Bill_de wrote:
I own both as I bought the D7200 while waiting for the D500. As for image quality either one is way more than satisfactory.

The pluses for the D500 are the high speed shooting rate, faster focusing in low light, better high ISO and wireless remote flash that can be controlled from the camera. The latter requires some options.

For the D7200 you have larger file size and the built in flash, it's also lighter.

If I had to choose one it would be the D500. If I could only have the D7200 I wouldn't be crying.
I own both as I bought the D7200 while waiting for... (show quote)


Thank you, do you miss the built in flash? I rarely use the flash on the d7200, but have had occasion when in dense woods where I needed some flash for a photo.

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Aug 18, 2016 17:00:18   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
orrie smith wrote:
Thank you, do you miss the built in flash? I rarely use the flash on the d7200, but have had occasion when in dense woods where I needed some flash for a photo.


The D500 usually has a long lens on it where the distance precludes effective use of the built in flash. So, I don't miss there. The D7200 is normally fitted with shorter lenses for flowers and such. On sunny days I use the flash dialed down to ease the shadows a bit.

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Aug 18, 2016 20:20:47   #
Steve Perry Loc: Sylvania, Ohio
 
I own both the D7200 and the D500.

Both can do wildlife just fine and I have lots of great shots from the D7200. However, the D500's better frame rate and AF will get you more keepers for sure. It's a noticeable and significant step up, especially for action. If you shoot mostly stationary subjects, it becomes more of a toss up. Both sensors are great and on par with each other when it comes to noise. You basically buy the D500 for performance (and even if you're normally not into action, get a D500 an you will be LOL). I did a review on it that you an see at the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ComPpr0bniM

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Aug 18, 2016 21:00:23   #
CO
 
Steve Perry wrote:
I own both the D7200 and the D500.

Both can do wildlife just fine and I have lots of great shots from the D7200. However, the D500's better frame rate and AF will get you more keepers for sure. It's a noticeable and significant step up, especially for action. If you shoot mostly stationary subjects, it becomes more of a toss up. Both sensors are great and on par with each other when it comes to noise. You basically buy the D500 for performance (and even if you're normally not into action, get a D500 an you will be LOL). I did a review on it that you an see at the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ComPpr0bniM
I own both the D7200 and the D500. br br Both ca... (show quote)


I saw your review before. Great review!

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Aug 18, 2016 21:17:33   #
joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois
 
orrie smith wrote:
I presently use a Nikon d7200 for wildlife and action photography. I have been looking and researching the d500. I would like the opinions of those who have purchased and used the d500. Is it worth upgrading the d7200 to the d500, and, in your opinion, Why? Thank you in advance for your input.


Probably not for most people. It depends on your shooting preferences.

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Aug 18, 2016 21:33:48   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
joer wrote:
Probably not for most people. It depends on your shooting preferences.


Would you share your reasons?

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Aug 18, 2016 23:40:27   #
SteveR Loc: Michigan
 
The D500 has the same AF system as the D5 which is supposed to be awesome. I'm waiting for the D820 to come out with the same system. With the high fps rate and that AF system, the D500 would be perfect for anything with action. Here are a couple more features worthy of attention. Note the lens fine tune feature!!

2) Auto AF Fine Tune

If it really works, this one is huge! In fact, I cannot believe that Nikon omitted this feature from its announcement, because it could potentially be a game-changer. It turns out that both Nikon D500 and D5 have a brand new “Auto AF Fine Tune” feature, which after achieving focus in live view, automatically adjusts AF Fine Tune settings for the attached lens. And you can apparently do this with only a few button operations! This looks extremely promising, because fine tuning lenses has historically been a painful experience, requiring specific tools and lots of wasted time. I can only imagine how cool it would be to instantly calibrate lenses on the fly when I work with a subject, for that particular focusing distance!

3) Superior Face Tracking and Scene Recognition

Both Nikon D500 and D5 comes with a brand new 180K-pixel RGB metering sensor, which in conjunction with the AF system and the EXPEED 5 image processor can deliver much better AF performance, especially when it comes to tracking people’s faces and recognizing different scenes for more accurate metering. Subject and face tracking performance are enhanced not only for phase detection AF system, but also for tracking subjects using Live View (contrast-detect AF). Auto-area AF mode in particular, should behave much better when compared to any previous Nikon DSLR.

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Aug 19, 2016 02:28:27   #
orrie smith Loc: Kansas
 
Steve Perry wrote:
I own both the D7200 and the D500.

Both can do wildlife just fine and I have lots of great shots from the D7200. However, the D500's better frame rate and AF will get you more keepers for sure. It's a noticeable and significant step up, especially for action. If you shoot mostly stationary subjects, it becomes more of a toss up. Both sensors are great and on par with each other when it comes to noise. You basically buy the D500 for performance (and even if you're normally not into action, get a D500 an you will be LOL). I did a review on it that you an see at the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ComPpr0bniM
I own both the D7200 and the D500. br br Both ca... (show quote)


Thank you, I respect your input and your honest review of this camera.

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Aug 19, 2016 02:29:48   #
orrie smith Loc: Kansas
 
SteveR wrote:
The D500 has the same AF system as the D5 which is supposed to be awesome. I'm waiting for the D820 to come out with the same system. With the high fps rate and that AF system, the D500 would be perfect for anything with action. Here are a couple more features worthy of attention. Note the lens fine tune feature!!

2) Auto AF Fine Tune

If it really works, this one is huge! In fact, I cannot believe that Nikon omitted this feature from its announcement, because it could potentially be a game-changer. It turns out that both Nikon D500 and D5 have a brand new “Auto AF Fine Tune” feature, which after achieving focus in live view, automatically adjusts AF Fine Tune settings for the attached lens. And you can apparently do this with only a few button operations! This looks extremely promising, because fine tuning lenses has historically been a painful experience, requiring specific tools and lots of wasted time. I can only imagine how cool it would be to instantly calibrate lenses on the fly when I work with a subject, for that particular focusing distance!

3) Superior Face Tracking and Scene Recognition

Both Nikon D500 and D5 comes with a brand new 180K-pixel RGB metering sensor, which in conjunction with the AF system and the EXPEED 5 image processor can deliver much better AF performance, especially when it comes to tracking people’s faces and recognizing different scenes for more accurate metering. Subject and face tracking performance are enhanced not only for phase detection AF system, but also for tracking subjects using Live View (contrast-detect AF). Auto-area AF mode in particular, should behave much better when compared to any previous Nikon DSLR.
The D500 has the same AF system as the D5 which is... (show quote)


thank you

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