Nikon D500
May 21, 2020 09:26:59 #
I'm been using Nikon digital since converting from film 15 years ago. Currently using two D750s and one D810. Have most lenses needed for anything. Used a D7200 till selling entire crop frame system. Considering swapping out a D750 for a D500 for the no low pass filter and reach advantage. I have the 200-500 and 80-400g lenses. Any input would be appreciated.
May 21, 2020 09:29:14 #
Do you realize that going with a D500 will bring you back into the crop sensor world? You might want to consider the D850 (or possibly upcoming D860).
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May 21, 2020 09:44:29 #
I'd sell all the Nikon bodies and buy one or two D850s. If you want the two body w/ crop option, then one D850 and one D500.
May 21, 2020 09:53:50 #
I have a D7500, two D500's, and a D750. I would say the D500 has a very slight edge in sharpness since it doesn't have a low pass filter. You have to examine closely to see the difference though. The D500's autofocus is noticeably superior to the autofocus in the D750. You can really notice the difference when shooting. The D500 will acquire focus extremely reliably and quickly even in very dim light. It has an autofocus sensor rated to work down to -4EV. It has Group-Area autofocus which is great for tracking wildlife. I use my D750 when I want to do shallow depth of field portraits. I use my D500's for everything else.
Keep one D750, the D810, and add a D500.
Keep one D750, the D810, and add a D500.
May 21, 2020 10:13:02 #
motionbymarvin wrote:
I'm been using Nikon digital since converting from film 15 years ago. Currently using two D750s and one D810. Have most lenses needed for anything. Used a D7200 till selling entire crop frame system. Considering swapping out a D750 for a D500 for the no low pass filter and reach advantage. I have the 200-500 and 80-400g lenses. Any input would be appreciated.
The D500 is a 20mp crop sensor. If you want to stay with FF, why not consider the D850? It’s FF and does not have a low pass filter. The 200-500 and the 80-400mm lenses will work fine on either the D500 or the D850.
May 21, 2020 10:18:30 #
The D850 crop mode will still give you a 19.5 mp image and you'll have all the features of a D500 (20mp) plus some. You'll lose a little frame rate, though.
May 21, 2020 11:27:48 #
Electric Gnome
Loc: Norwich UK
Interestingly the D850 in crop mode will give the same reach and similar pixel count as a D500 but would not save on weight and size. Would it be worth you considering a D850 giving you two in one?
May 21, 2020 11:31:09 #
Electric Gnome
Loc: Norwich UK
kpmac wrote:
The D850 crop mode will still give you a 19.5 mp image and you'll have all the features of a D500 (20mp) plus some. You'll lose a little frame rate, though.
I did exactly as kpmac suggests. I got rid of my D7100 and DX lenses and went for the D850 and FF FX lenses and am really happy as in crop mode I basically have a D500 as well when extra reach is needed.
May 21, 2020 11:32:05 #
I own a D810 and a D500 and am pretty pleased with this combination. I use the D500 primarily for wildlife and some macro, the D810 for most everything else. Owning two D750s and one D810 does seem like a lot of overlap. I think your plan makes sense although I have never held a D850 in my hands.
May 21, 2020 12:25:37 #
If you're going with just one body, the D850 is ideal. Great autofocus, and you can use it in either FX or crop mode. If your budget allows, the D850 + D500 is the "perfect" combo. The D500 is essentially a cropped version of the D850. The D850/D500 combo gives you the most versatility. Both cameras have the same controls and menu system, etc., so it's really easy to switch between the two. But if you want to stick to one body, it's pretty hard to find anything that will top the D850 right now.
May 21, 2020 13:21:08 #
The d850 and d500 would be ideal. Man I've got a lot of equipment to move. I shoot events and portraits so the transition would be seamless. Luckily my current equipment has low Sutter count.
May 21, 2020 13:24:30 #
motionbymarvin wrote:
The d850 and d500 would be ideal. Man I've got a lot of equipment to move. I shoot events and portraits so the transition would be seamless. Luckily my current equipment has low Sutter count.
And the menu/ button system is more similar on these two than the 750. Used to drive me nuts when I used a D300/D800 and switched to a D7000.
May 21, 2020 17:28:09 #
Zeke4351
Loc: Kentucky
I got a D500 and a D850 and love them both. Keep in mind the D850 absolutely needs a battery grip and D5 size battery added to it if you want faster auto focus and faster FPS. I just added a like new D4S to my kit after review of many images produced from one and probably will use it most of the time. The large files from the D850 are beautiful but not necessarily the way to go for all your photos.
May 21, 2020 17:44:29 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
The D850 is an awesome go to camera. The D500 with a 200-500 is a great wildlife and bird combination.
May 21, 2020 17:48:39 #
The OP already has three great full frame cameras. His D810 has more than enough resolution for anything. Why get rid of those and buy a $3000 D850 when all he needs to add is a $1500 D500?
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