Nikon D500 – new professional digital SLR camera with DX-format sensor

Nikon D500 combines the highest performance, speed and smart ergonomics. Nikon D500 features one of the most advanced autofocus systems among photo enthusiast cameras it’s also Nikon’s first DX camera with 4K UHD video recording capability. The new EXPEED 5 image processor allows the camera to achieve the highest image quality, and the ISO sensitivity range of 100 to 51,200 expandable to the equivalent of 1,640,000 ISO units enables impressive results in a wide range of lighting conditions. The D500 uses Nikon’s own technology to provide continuous uninterrupted connectivity with other devices.

Nikon D500 lineup developed in response to changing consumer visual preferences and refined visual needs of amateur photographers. It also responds to the increased need for continuous connectivity between the camera and other personal devices.

To make this possible, the Nikon D500 lineup has one of the most advanced AF systems among amateur cameras it is the first Nikon DX-format model with 4K UHD video recording capabilities and it is also the first Nikon camera whose connectivity allows continuous and instant sharing of images using SnapBridge. “It’s a new word in the visual economy, where we communicate with each other through images.

Amateur photographers are becoming more discerning and demanding of their cameras. That’s why we have implemented a number of innovations, putting all the power of the FX format into the D500 range, to satisfy our consumers’ and professional photographers’ desire for superior imaging technology,” says Tadashi Nakayama, Corporate Vice President, Head of Marketing, Image Processing Division, Nikon.

Compressed power

The Nikon D500 delivers superior subject tracking using the same next-generation 153-point AF system used in the Nikon D5. Accurate subject acquisition, even with high-speed continuous shooting at about 10 frames per second, ensures perfect images taken at auto races and during fast driving.

Photographers wishing to capture dynamic or moving scenes can now record video in 4K UHD resolution, supported by the D500’s new EXPEED 5 image processor, which enables the camera to deliver high image quality. The D500 camera also has a wide sensitivity range from ISO 100 to 51,200 that can be expanded to Hi 5 equivalent to ISO 1,640,000 , allowing for impressive results in a wide range of light conditions.

Combining superior performance and flexibility with the necessary agility, the D500 is a tool that transforms creative intent and passion into brilliant images, enabling photographers to realize their full potential. Uninterrupted, uninterrupted connectivity with the SnapBridge The D500 is the first Nikon camera lineup to provide continuous wireless connectivity to smart devices using Bluetooth Low-Energy technology.

This Nikon innovation ensures the continuous and instantaneous transfer of images from the camera to smart devices in real time, right at the moment of shooting, bringing photography into the category of a social Internet phenomenon. This happens automatically, without the need to activate the camera image transfer and with minimum power consumption of both devices, which is especially convenient for users on the move.

Key features of the Nikon D500

Powerful 153-point AF

Powerful 153-point AF offers superb performance for subject acquisition in a variety of situations. The D500’s Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module features a dense configuration of 153 focus points 99 cross-type sensors that cover a very wide portion of the image area, ensuring accurate capture of fast-moving subjects.

AF capability reduced to -4 EV with center point and -3 EV* with other points, allowing you to use AF even in low-light or low-contrast situations. The latest AF processor and 180K RGB sensor. The low-megapixel ratio also contributes to exceptional AF performance in a variety of scenes.

High-speed non-stop shooting

The Nikon D500 offers high-speed continuous shooting of approx. At 10 frames per second, up to about 200 JPEG images and with 14-bit lossless compression in RAW format without compromising shooting speed. At this high shooting speed, even moving subjects can be tracked over a wide field of view, benefiting from the camera’s stable viewfinder image and an unprecedentedly wide diagonal viewing angle of approximately 30.8°.

Approximate frame rate when taking photos with a fully charged EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery pack using Continuous Tracking AF, shutter speed 1/250 or faster and other default settings.

Unique advantages of compact DX system

Unique benefits of compact DX system – greater flexibility for telephoto.Nikon’s DX-format D500 provides an angle of view equivalent to that of a lens with a focal length approximately 1.5 times longer

35 mm format equivalent

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This allows you to shoot telephoto using smaller, lighter lenses with shorter focal lengths, while getting the same performance as the D5, the flagship FX-format model. The flexibility of the camera is also enhanced by the AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80 mm f/2 lens kit.8-4E ED VR, a lightweight 5x zoom lens that weighs only 1,340g.

Including battery, XQD memory card and lens

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4K UHD video resolution

4K UHD video resolution, suitable for professional video shooting. The D500 can record 4K UHD 3,840 × 2,160 /30p/25p/24p video, as well as 1,080/60p, lasting up to 29 minutes. 59 s

Recording to separate files

with simultaneous output via HDMI.

The camera also lets you create 4K UHD time-lapse video clips. In Full HD or HD mode, the D500’s Electronic Vibration Reduction function

Image area will be slightly smaller in movie format based on 4 DX

Reduces the effects of camera shake in the horizontal, vertical and rotational directions when shooting handheld movies, while Active D-Lighting preserves details of highlights and shadows, ensuring that footage is naturally bright.

EXPEED 5 image processor

The new EXPEED 5 image processor achieves sensitivities up to ISO 51,200, which can be expanded to Hi 5 equivalent to ISO 1,640,000 . The D500’s new EXPEED 5 image processor, which is also used in the D5, offers standard ISO sensitivity from 100 to 51,200, which can be lowered to Lo 1 equivalent to ISO 50 or increased to Hi 5 equivalent to ISO 1,640,000 .

It can capture exceptionally high definition images, effectively reducing noise even at high ISO settings. A new RGB sensor with a resolution of approximately 180,000 pixels further enhances the performance of the camera’s enhanced scene recognition system, and a flicker reduction function for photos reduces exposure variation even with flickering light sources.

Tiltable monitor with touch screen

High-resolution, 8-cm 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen monitor enhances ease of shooting for professionals and advanced amateurs The D500’s touchpad monitor enables a host of functions, including instant image switching with a single-frame view and text input also available on the D5 , touch AF and touch release when shooting stills . Tiltable screen with three-axis hinge allows Live View operation from a variety of angles without inconveniencing the user and allowing you to shoot from a comfortable position. Finally, the D500’s 8 cm 3.2 inch large screen with greatly enhanced resolution 2,359,000 dots lets you confirm focus to fine detail.

SnapBridge support

SnapBridge support allows you to connect to a smart device using Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® The D500 can be permanently connected to a smart device

iOS or Android™ smartphones and tablets. 5

With the SnapBridge app installed available as a free download via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. By activating various functions, images taken with the D500 can be automatically sent to the smart device as well as automatically uploaded to NIKON IMAGE SPACE. You can also use the smart device to view images stored in the camera, as well as insert location and date/time information into images. SnapBridge dramatically increases the value and advantage of images taken with the D500.

Wireless data transfer

WT-7/A/B/C wireless transmitter optional allows you to connect to a high-speed wired/wireless LAN network The Nikon WT-7/A/B/C wireless transmitter is designed for professionals who need to transfer images faster than possible with the built-in wireless LAN. The transmitter on the D500 allows images and movies to be transmitted to computers* or an FTP server via both wired and wireless LAN. The D500 with the WT-7/A/B/C transmitter can be used as a wireless LAN access point, allowing easy connection to computers and smart devices.

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*Wireless Transmitter Utility required downloadable from Nikon website . Specifications, design, product name and package contents may vary by country or region. Specifications and equipment are subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.