Arrival of my D500
Jun 26, 2022 11:19:03 #
Jun 26, 2022 11:40:50 #
gmontjr2350 wrote:
Bought used from KEH Camera
Works as expected so far.
George
Works as expected so far.
George
Your used Nikon came with a KEH case? Or did you order that separately and additionally? I don't see a Nikon box. The reason I ask is I bought a used Gossen Exposure meter from KEH and it came with out a case or box, just the meter well wrapped in packaging.
Jun 26, 2022 11:44:12 #
Just Shoot Me
Loc: Ithaca, NY
SteveInConverse wrote:
I buy cameras from KEH because of the cool case they send your purchase in!
Carrying around a case that not only advertises KEH but advertises the you have camera equipment in it is not wise.
As many on this site have posted before, the best thing is a diaper bag. No one would want to find the surprise that may be in there! And don't advertise what's hanging around your neck either. I never use the supplied camera neck straps, or any neck strap at all for the matter. No one needs to know that you're shooting a D850 or a D5 etc. Someone might rip it off your neck given the chance.
Ron
Jun 26, 2022 12:09:43 #
Sparky54 wrote:
You will love it! Have had mine for two years , best thing i ever bought .
Totally concur...use mine every day...
Jun 26, 2022 12:45:53 #
JimBart
Loc: Western Michigan
Good choice. Am I correct in my assumption that the D500 is an early full frame camera.
Jun 26, 2022 12:50:54 #
No. Is a DX-format. Is excellent for wildlife, particularly birding. Can achieve 5-6FPS and will rarely buffer, even after tens of shots...has now been discontinued as Nikon moves to mirrorless bodies...If you can buy one now, I would highly recommend...I had two full frame cameras from Nikon, D750 and D850. The D500 is easily my favorite.
Jun 26, 2022 12:55:17 #
Jun 26, 2022 13:14:28 #
gmontjr2350
Loc: Southern NJ
Just Shoot Me wrote:
Carrying around a case that not only advertises KE... (show quote)
The "Steal-Me Strap?"
I don't use those.
The KEH case picture is just to show how the camera arrived. I won't be using that either. Maybe I would use it for extra padding when travelling.
George
Jun 26, 2022 13:15:59 #
gmontjr2350
Loc: Southern NJ
kmpankopf wrote:
Congrats! Mine has never let me down.
Thanks, Kurt!
George
Jun 26, 2022 13:19:25 #
gmontjr2350
Loc: Southern NJ
kb6kgx wrote:
That's how KEH shipped it to you? That's quite a nice case, there. When I got my D7100 from Adorama, it came in the "plain white box".
Yes, that's how it showed up. It was wrapped in bubble wrap and packed a box that was twice the size needed.
Jun 26, 2022 13:23:11 #
gmontjr2350
Loc: Southern NJ
lamiaceae wrote:
Your used Nikon came with a KEH case? Or did you order that separately and additionally? I don't see a Nikon box. The reason I ask is I bought a used Gossen Exposure meter from KEH and it came with out a case or box, just the meter well wrapped in packaging.
It did. It's a nice touch for sure, but it won't hold much more than the camera and battery/charger.
I just thought it was nice. They didn't have to do it.
George
Jun 26, 2022 13:26:04 #
gmontjr2350
Loc: Southern NJ
larryepage wrote:
It's a great camera and will serve you well for every kind of shooting. JPEGs are the perfect size for emailing or for uploading here. Raw dynamic range is only a stop or so less than that of the D850. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks, Larry!
George
Jun 26, 2022 13:27:51 #
gmontjr2350
Loc: Southern NJ
JRiepe wrote:
I bought a new D500 this year because with my D7200 I was having a very difficult time focusing on birds in flight. With the D500 it will focus almost instantaneously when the subject is in the viewfinder area. I programmed the Pv button for group area focus for use for BIF.
Thanks for the suggestion!
George
Jun 26, 2022 13:37:17 #
gmontjr2350
Loc: Southern NJ
photoman43 wrote:
Same here! You will love it,
Thanks, photoman!
I kinda do already. Right now, it's tethered to my laptop and setup for some macro shooting. I'm using DigiCamControl, which is an open source, donation-based app you can find on GitHub.
I've also used DigiCam tethering for bird photography. With a USB cord extension, I sit in the dining room watching the bird feeder out on the deck, with DigiCam Live View running. Just click "Capture" and it's done.
George
Jun 26, 2022 13:38:09 #
gmontjr2350
Loc: Southern NJ
zacksoccer wrote:
Totally concur...use mine every day...
Thanks, zacksoccer!
George
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