Customer Ratings & Reviews

I decided to buy this camera because of its promised performance like 10fps, 1/8000 shutter speed, touch screen, buffer speed, etc. As they all are true, the one thing that I liked the most was its convenient button placement. It is very easy to change settings like iso, and other functionalities. I also own a D750, and comparing the image quality with what I get out of D750's full frame 24mpx, the D500 lags little behind in this aspect. Also, the D500 lacks a built-in flash, so the commander mode can't be availed right out. But overall I am happy with this camera, and will be a good asset to wildlife and action photography. Nikon's addition of free battery pack seals this as a great deal.

We've only had this camera about a week, but very impressed with how sharp the photos are. The fps is just amazing. Totally loving the D500.

I have been longing for this camera ever since it was announced and reviewed. I had thought of upgrading from my D7000 to a full frame such as the D750 or D810 but after hearing so many positive reviews about the D500 I had to get it! I purchased it about a month ago and though I have not had as much shooting time as I would like, the results so far are great. I'm discovering its many attributes and qualities as I use it and am excited at the potential it has. It was very easy to get used to the controls and features and I feel very comfortable in using it. The XQD card through me off a bit as I had purchased a back up portable hard drive which has an SD slot and I use the SD card for JPG copies so I can quickly ses and show my shots on my iPad. I got the Lexar XQD card reader and use it instead, plugging it into the USB port. As I watch the many YouTube clips on this camera I am learning even more how great it is. The price in my opinion is not bad especially if you already have existing lens, since you can get the camera back only and save.

In my opinion Nikon has delivered the best APS-C Camera from any manufacturer. I previously owned a Canon 7Dmark2 and it was a very good camera it just is not in the same league with the D500. Faster auto focusing, better picture quality, better metering, better ergonomics. The list goes on and on.

If you love wildlife photography, this is the absolute best option in cameras Nikon has to offer, hands down! It tracks a bird like a Patriot Missile and the quality of the images are stunning. I have the D500 coupled with the AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR super telephoto lens. What a winning combo! If you’re serious about capturing amazing wildlife photos, BUY IT!

This camera has awesome FPS (10)... I also like the low light performance and it's body is similar to high end D5 which is too expensive. It doesn't have in-build flash so you need external one. No PRO uses internal flash anyway ;)

I have had this camera for over a year now and I am amazed at the quality of photos this takes. I bought it to take photos of my grandchildren playing sports. I am not a professional but this camera has motivated me to take photography glasses so I can learn more about the camera. It is amazing. Very happy with my purchase

Needed an upgrade for a camera for both video and photo. Worked with a very knowledgeable rep throughout the process of choosing a camera. His recommendations were A+ and I couldn't be happier with the d500. It shoots amazing photos in low light. I'm still getting to know it but it was well worth the price tag.

Best DX camera so far. Use it with a Tamron 85mm f/1.8 mainly for portrait and it's doing a great job. Pictures are sharp and result in alot of keeper. Havent use it for wild life or action shoot so i cant comment on that yet. Im sure it'll be wonderful judging from all the awesome pictures i see online.

After owning half a dozen other Nikon DSLR's I am loving this camera because it is so much fun to use. Quick and accurate autofocus results in a high % of keepers. It has a new semi auto fine tune adjustment which can be recorded for each lens you use. The huge list of both DX and FF lenses available for Nikon (including Sigma, Tokina and Tamron lenses) create a very long list of quality glass that's not too expensive for the camera. Need to say that Nikon's sensor technology has narrowed the gap between Full Frame and APS-C lenses, so I don't think I give up much if anything in image quality with this camera. I have been favoring smaller mirrorless cameras, because of their small size and they are excellent, and contrarywise, this camera can in no way be regarded as small. But I have used, and highly recommend, the Tamron 24-70 f2.8 and the Sigma 18-35 f1.8, which are both pro quality lenses for under $1000 (each) Focus is lightning quick and accurate with both of these lenses. I am an old focus and recompose photographer, but this camera has many advanced focus features including a dedicated focus point joy stick and touch screen which I have not yet learned to use, and a tilting screen which I personally use quite a bit for shooting at odd angles. The quality of the jpegs is good, but I have been shooting compressed raw, and very much enjoying the results. I don't use the camera for video, so cannot comment on those features. In my own experience, when I toss a photo, the reason is usually focus. So I love this camera because more than any other, it focuses quickly and accurately. If money is an issue, there are a lot of other cameras that are nearly as good and cost half as much. But if price and video are not that important and you want the best all round APS-c camera that there is, this camera is it.

I was hesitant at first because I hadn't considered a crop sensor body until my fellow pro Nikon shooters urged me to give it a try. The low light, high ISO dynamic range just blows away the D-5, my main camera, as well as focus tracking in most lighting conditions. With a much higher pixel pitch and basically the D-5s focus engine inside, keep in mind it is more than one third less costly than its bigger kin. Forget any other path forward with the exception of some Fuji mirrorless systems, this is the camera that all but the most hardened sports and extreme weather people should consider. If you all ready own Nikon glass, it is a no brainer!!!

I used a Canon camera for years and loved it but had the opportunity to use a Nikon 750 for a good 6 months and I loved it. Decided to make the switch from Canon to Nikon but did some research and decided I wanted the D500. Overall the camera has been absolutely amazing. I was shooting jiu jitsu tournaments and got some amazing shots. Only downside... IT IS HEAVY with the lens on. My hand would cramp if I shot for too long. Overall would absolutely recommend. Love the professional setting options on the camera.

Replaced my D750 with this....decided I wanted crop rather than full frame. I shoot mostly aviation so the 10 frames per second allows me to capture the instant turns and rolls that occur at airshows. The buffer size is excellent so I never have to wait for it to catch up. with the crop factor my venerable 80-400G is now a 600mm wonder. People have complained about battery life but putting it in Airplane Mode solves the issue (I don't use wi fi for shooting). Overall, the buttons are in the right place, dedicated AF button for back button autofocus, ISO button up by your trigger finger....no complaints at all

To start, I'm a hobbyist. I bought this camera primarily to shoot photos of my daughter's volleyball matches but it's done extremely well for just about everything else that I used to use my D610 for. I primarily shoot landscapes so I had to borrow my friend's AF-S 12-24mm f/4 Nikkor and it's been great. The AF performance has been outstanding as is the general overall handling of the camera. Image quality is as expected from a pro level Nikon, which is to say that it is outstanding. Don't let anyone tell you that this camera has better low light performance than full frame cameras. It pretty much keeps up with my D610 up to about ISO 6400 but the D610 at ISO 25,600 has about the same noise as the D500 at ISO 12,800. The lack of a built in flash means that I need to carry one with me if I think I might need it. Since it's already larger and heavier than the D610 that means even more weight and bulk. Shooting video in 4K has its challenges as there's an additional crop factor on top of the DX crop factor so wide lenses are no long so wide (a 12mm lens has an equivalent field of view as an 18mm lens when taking photos and it has an equivalent field of view as a 27mm when shooting 4K). Overall, it's an outstanding camera. It offers me more possibilities than my D610 did for everything except for trying to get the least amount of depth of field or where I can't use a flash in a low light situation, both cases where the larger FX sensor has its advantages.

First weekend I slapped a 70-300 mm zoom on it and shot 1050 pictures at Monster Jam. Maybe a dozen or so had issues. All other photos were great, sharp, good contrast, color and exposure. Once you get the feel for the layout the 10 FPS are a dream. I even caught one of the drivers in mid air when he was showing off doing a somersault. I came from a D300s to the D500. This will be my go to body from now on. Spend the money on a spare battery and the XQD card and you are set! Happy Clicks!!

The D500 and the Nikkor 200-500mm is probably the best wildlife setup out there. The 20mp APS-C sensor has incredible dynamic range. This provides greater recovery of those shy animals in the shadows and the noise at high ISO insanely low. I have been able to push my recovery of blown out or dark spots almost 2 stops over my Sony A7RII. You may loose a stop of light with this camera but with better recovery, who cares. I only have 3 gripes. One is that this camera sucks for video. Video quality is good, but the camera is not very user friendly and I wish I could see what I was recording through the viewfinder. That brings me to the second grip, no EVF. Having an EVF is invaluable. Third grip is that all the controls on the left side of the camera force you to break your workflow to use them when using a large lens. A right handed camera should be RIGHT HANDED. Buy the Lexar Professional XQD card and blaze away, never missing a shot do to a full buffer. I have never been able to fill the buffer when using that card.

I have been enjoying the D500 for the last week and have been able to use it under many different conditions and have not been disappointed. The D500 is an excellent camera and will capture your personal moments

I own both the D4S and the D810, but haven't owned a DX sensor camera since the D300. There was nothing in the lineup that seemed to meet my needs. The autofocus system on this camera is a game-changer! Toss in the outstanding image quality and low noise at high ISO and you've got a winner. Would recommend this camera to anyone.

great prosumer camera it has a lot of bells and whistles on it. very good construction and durable it has been 1-1/2 years since I bought the camera and I am still learning about some of its features the frame rate is very fast in burst mode the image quality is superb it has a tilting screen the only thing I wish it had is a touch screen for the menu system but overall a great camera

This camera is everything and more that I hoped for. Super fast AF and FPS, customization, and I like the fact that there is no pop-up flash. Feels rugged and tough. I moved from a D7100 to the D500 and I am very happy with the upgrades but it takes a slight hit in the MP department. It is a bigger camera than my old D7100 but it feels great. Love it!