Geegee Loc: Peterborough, Ont.

When Nikon updates the D-500 what changes do you think they will make?

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

I created a Post on this topic last year. I'd be interested to see what the comments are today.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

I don’t think they will. What changes would you like to see?

Indylp

a pop up flash

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Another useless thread on the future of a camera.

Check what is happening in OTHER new cameras coming out. You may see a trend there. In the mean time all this guessing/dreaming/whatever equals '0'.

Bill_de Loc: US

And you just added what to the discussion?

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jpwa Loc: Inland NorthWest

I guess since he (rongnongno) is not interested, it's not worth posting. Geezz

drklrd Loc: Cincinnati Ohio

Why would they? The next generation of Nikon should be more about taking the new D850 to higher goals than re-creating their old products. Nikon has spent a lot of money just staying current and competitive and needs to move on with top of the line stuff and amateur stuff but keeping it simple. I really think from a business point they need only one pro camera and maybe two amateur class plus a couple point and shoots maybe otherwise they are going to go broke sooner than it has been calculated to happen. I have heard some rumors about their investments in staying competitive that have cost them much money. Look at Hasselblad they have stayed simple and top of the line even when all went digital they did not go for broke other than to produce a newer better digital.
I think the 45 mpx from Nikon was a great step forward. I still think the D7200 is better than the D7500 because all they added was another bell and whistle to get the D7500. Like the popup view screen was less useful on the D7500 than the moveable screen on the D5200 is.

Bill_de Loc: US

Since we are all just guessing, I think they will up the resolution, maybe improve the focus in Live View, and increase battery life. I do not think they will bring back a Pop-up flash.

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LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Some of this could be accomplished through a firmware update which Nikon seems to shy away from. Maybe they are just too big to respond to customer wants and needs?

3dees

since it's a "pro level" camera, it should have a built in grip. I have a grip on my D7200 but hate that you have to remove the grip to charge the battery in the camera.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

If you paid attention to the post you would realize that EVERY new camera brings something from the previous one. The D850 is a prime example of that*.

Every manufacturer build from their own line and also improve to compete with the 'other guy'. So it is more important to check what is coming out now, where and when the real new technology comes out than trying to guess what a new iteration of any camera may or may not be.

But then again, pointing out the obvious prevents some folks from dreaming of a 'super' camera that will make them 'better photographers'.

Personally I am watching invariant sensor 'applications' and that their use is being generalized.

What is the next new technology step? No idea. I can only watch new cameras to maybe have a clue. Canon (?) recently deposed a patent on curved sensor. I found it intriguing but also impracticable at the moment as all Canon lenses would have to be redesigned in order to exploit the new design. Everyone who has invested in lenses would be simply screwed - a marketing nightmare -.

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* Upgrades:
- Pixel sensor density (D8##c)
- Improved invariant sensor (D810)
- Faster focusing (D5)
- Improved buffer (D5/D500)
- Improved video - Those who use it can give you more details - (D500)
All of which came from The D5, D500, D8## specs among other cameras.
Are they all the same? No.
Do they build on to of each other? Yes.
Are the built toward a 'single solution'? No. Why would any company introduce a camera that has everything when splitting the body types and features allows for more profit?

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Since the D500 is barely 2 years old, and will be another 2 years before its updated, why would you care to speculate on where the technology will go from here? Its already the most advanced crop sensor DSLR on the market today! Suffice it to say any upgrade would have to be significant in order to impress.

Bill_de Loc: US

One thing people like about a DX camera is the small size. That's the beauty of the removable grip. I have grips on a D300, D7200, and D500. I seldom remove the batteries from the cameras. A handful of AA Eneloops takes care of it.

Nikon may not satisfy the wants of every photographer who speaks out, I'd guess their market research has them satisfying most of what those who will buy the camera are looking for.

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mborn Loc: Massachusetts

Does it really matter right now!!!!