Nikon D7500 or D500
Feb 13, 2019 18:49:27 #
appealnow
Loc: Dallas, Texas
I own a D5300 and several lenses but my main "travel" one is the DX 18-300 Nikkor. I will be going to Tanzania in three weeks and want to take the above equipment plus my Nikkor 200-500 mm for longer reach as well as a second body because there's no time to switch lenses and it's too dusty to do so anyway. I am considering the D7500 or D500 (both crop sensors). Of course, after that I would want to use the long zoom for wildlife and birds in the states. I am familiar with the technical specs of both. I would appreciate any thoughts from folks who have used both, particularly as to the build quality (both are supposedly weather sealed) and actual advantages in real use. By the way, the salesman at my local camera shop recommends the D7500 since he doesn't think that I would get an extra $700 of value.
P.S. I don't need anyone to tell me I should buy a mirror-less camera. In Texas I need polarized sun glasses and one can't see anything in the viewfinder with polarized lenses.
P.S. I don't need anyone to tell me I should buy a mirror-less camera. In Texas I need polarized sun glasses and one can't see anything in the viewfinder with polarized lenses.
Feb 13, 2019 19:02:46 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
I will say that if you have the 200-500mm lens, it would be perfect for the D500. It's a great sports and wildlife camera. And a better low light camera too. The D500 has a XQD card, which separates it from the other DX cameras.
Feb 13, 2019 19:21:59 #
I don't think you could go wrong either way. My suggestion is to make your decision sooner rather than later as both cameras will have a learning curve relative to your D5300. I decided on a used D7500 when I upgrade it for my D3400. I am extremely happy! I hope you have safe travels and good shooting
Feb 13, 2019 19:41:46 #
appealnow wrote:
I would vote for the D500 for it's outstanding tracking with your 200-500I own a D5300 and several lenses but my main "... (show quote)
Feb 13, 2019 19:53:18 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
I'd pass on the D7500. Too many negative factors. The D7500 does have the same sensor as the D500 and same ISO range, but the D500 has one of the best, if not the best, AF systems in the industries, and achieves 10fps compared to 8fps for the D7500. BTW, the D850 has the same AF system as the D500. I moved from a D7200 to a D500 for birding and my keep rate went up significantly. If you want to save a few bucks on a backup body, the D7200 is a great value right now.
Feb 13, 2019 20:18:57 #
TBerwick
Loc: Houston, Texas
I acquired the D500 a couple months ago and haven't touched my D5000 or D7100 since. It's almost sensory overload to hear 10fps. It's a great camera & the only drawback is the cost of acquiring some XQD memory cards. Pick up a USB3 XQD reader as well.
Feb 13, 2019 21:36:46 #
Feb 13, 2019 22:12:19 #
The D500 accepts the battery grip while the D7500 does not.. I have always used them on any camera that accepts one. That's one of those purely personal preference items.
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Feb 14, 2019 00:58:33 #
appealnow wrote:
P.S. I don't need anyone to tell me I should buy a mirror-less camera. In Texas I need polarized sun glasses and one can't see anything in the viewfinder with polarized lenses.
Polarized glasses don’t work with evf’s? I hadn’t heard that...
If you’re buying new and money isn’t an issue, go for the D500. If I were going on a “trip of a lifetime” I’d want the 2nd card slot set as a backup drive.
Feb 14, 2019 02:49:19 #
cascom
Loc: Redmond
I have both the D500 and the D7500. I shoot sports and love the D500. I use the 70-200mm and 300mm lenses which are great for low light. I also have the Nikon 18-300mm which is not expensive and which is very light but F3.5-5.6 is limiting at night. The D500 is very fast tracking.
Feb 14, 2019 03:57:25 #
If you can afford the D500, then go for that. Its better in low light, focus & shoots faster and can do longer continues shots.
Feb 14, 2019 04:03:34 #
TBerwick wrote:
I acquired the D500 a couple months ago and haven't touched my D5000 or D7100 since. It's almost sensory overload to hear 10fps. It's a great camera & the only drawback is the cost of acquiring some XQD memory cards. Pick up a USB3 XQD reader as well.
Until you hear the 24 fps of a Sony RX10M4.
You'll think you died and went to heaven.
Feb 14, 2019 05:40:55 #
Agree with Geni51 and the other comments. I have both D7500 and recently bought D500. rarely use the D7500 now. mostly wildlife work. Using the Tamron 150-600G2 and older Nikon 70-200 2.8 with 1.4X.
Feb 14, 2019 05:50:34 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
Your salesman is full of bologna. The Nikon D500 is one of the best DSLRs on the market. It is a good married with a 200-500. I cannot say anything but good about the D500.
appealnow wrote:
I own a D5300 and several lenses but my main "... (show quote)
Feb 14, 2019 06:20:42 #
mas24 wrote:
I will say that if you have the 200-500mm lens, it would be perfect for the D500. It's a great sports and wildlife camera. And a better low light camera too. The D500 has a XQD card, which separates it from the other DX cameras.
I own the D500 and 200-500 lens. It’s great. Good buffer and shutter speed.
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