Customer Ratings & Reviews

There is no point in posting a lengthy review, as there have been plenty posted in many places. I use Nikon cameras primarily for their low-light AF, and my point of reference has been my D3s, the top-tier action-shooting camera of its day, and known for amazing low-light AF. Using my Nikkor 35/1.4G, on my D3s and D500, the D500 clearly acquires focus more quickly, in the same lighting conditions, on the same subjects.

Photojournalist who has used the D500 in a working capacity for four weeks as of this posting. STRENGTHS: -Fast and responsive autofocusing system -Makes a nice, crisp image, particularly at relatively low ISOs -Good ergonomics. The buttons and camera features feel like they're where they should be Drawbacks: -Images aren't particularly crisp at higher ISOs. Don't be fooled by boasts of the camera's 51,200 ISO sensitivity. The image will be a grainy mess at this level. -Prone to slight jpeg artifacting, particularly at higher ISOs. Not as much of an issue if images are shot in RAW and then converted to high-res jpegs, but for those who use this camera for work and every second counts before deadlines, this is inconvenient. -Whoever said the battery can last 3,000 shutter clicks on a single charge has a helluva sense of humor. Simply not true. -Lack of a voice recorder irks just about everyone who needs to take notes during work Overall, a solid body, especially for sports, but far from perfect

Been waiting for this for an upgrade to my D7200. Paired it with a 300-500 nikon 5.6, brilliant outdoor birding shots. Very pleased with the pricing and performance,

I have been using Nikon products for years and have never been disappointed. My 3400 is still working great but decided to upgrade to the D500. Great camera!

Bought the Nikon D500 to replace a Nikon D7100. Have been using it for college basketball for the past month and will be using it for college softball starting next month. Results, so far have been outstanding. Big improvement with a lot less noise in shooting at ISO 6400+. Use it most of time shooting RAW with Nikkor 70-200 2.8 lens. Fast focusing, very clear photos and great 200 shot buffer.

The Nikon D500 is a 21MP APS-C DSLR capable of shooting at up to 10 frames per second and featuring an autofocus system derived from the one in the D5. In other words, it’s exactly the kind of high-end DX format body that appeared to have become extinct with the D300S. The six-and-a-half years that have passed since the D300S’ launch have seen the camera market move on considerably but the D500 does much to reclaim the position as one of the preeminent APS-C camera on the market. Much of the improved capability of the camera centers around sports and high-speed shooting, with significant upgrades to the shooting rate and autofocus system, but there are also major upgrades to the viewfinder, video capabilities and connectivity options which expand its utility beyond one particular niche. Key Features 20.7MP APS-C (DX-format) sensor 153 point AF module with 99 cross-type points 180,000 pixel RGB sensor for metering and subject recognition AF point joystick 10 fps shooting for up to 200 shots (lossless compressed 14-bit Raw to XQD card) 4K (UHD) video from 1.5x crop of sensor 100% coverage viewfinder with 1.0x magnification 2.36M-dot tilting touchscreen display Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity with NFC for setup Mic and headphone sockets USB 3.0 connector Anti-flicker option for working under artificial lighting

I love the image quality that the D500 produces. Paired with the 35 mm lens makes a beautiful match!

I moved from a D7000 that I had for 5 years to the D500. I couldn't be happier! This is a great camera and a big leap from the D7000 and I'm confident I'll grow into it. Definitely not for beginners. There's no "scene" or "auto" mode with this camera so you need to be comfortable with adjusting ISO, shutter-speed or aperture.

I needed a fast (FPS) camera for shooting ballroom dancing and the D500 does it! It freezes the dancer in motion!

Had my D90 for years, still have it but it was time to step up. I debated between the D500 and the 750 for 2 years. TheD500 is awesome to say the least. Deciding factor for me was the reviews as far as fast action (sports and wildlife) and low light. This thing does not disappoint at any level. Low light, sports, indoor volleyball etc. Just got back from vacation at the Outer Banks, NC. Took some amazing portraits (individual and group) as well as landscape and lighthouse photos. Buy this camera now if you’ve been thinking about it. I bought the body as I already had several lenses from the D90.

I own a D7100, which is an excellent camera. I was looking to upgrade, particularly in the areas of auto-focus and continuous shutter. I also wanted to expand ISO parameters. The D500 did all that and more. This is an excellent camera!

Very satisfied, so far, with this great camera. Owned a D7000 that was having some intermittent mirror issues, so began looking at a newer model. Originally looking at the D7000 replacement, D7200, but started to check out a move up. Researched the D750 and D500, both in same price range. Learned that, although a great camera, D750 is at the lower end of the full sensor models, while the D500 is the top of the line cropped sensor. For my style of shots, mainly sporting, outdoors, and action shots, the D500 fit the bill better than the D750. Great buy, although still learning some of the differences between my previous models and this one.

I am in love with this camera and my 600mm lens for taking pictures of animals that wouldn't let me get close. Together it is a little on heavy side but the shots make it so worth the work. Would buy all over again.

After waiting 5 months I finally got the camera if my dreams absolutely love it

Everything I expected in this camera and more! It has exceeded my expectations.

I had a D7000 prior to getting the D500. I needed a new camera that could autofocus quickly to keep up with my 3 year old. I settled on the D500. I will say that the camera is built like a tank and has an incredible autofocus system. Those are the two things I miss on my current camera. The D500 doesn't have an auto mode so keep that in mind when purchasing. I saw this as a positive as I don't use auto mode anyway. The rear screen is great and high resolution. The viewfinder is also huge and crystal clear. A true pleasure to use. The photo quality is quite good, even at high ISO ranges. It's amazing how well you can take photos in low light. There is no flash built in so you'll be pushing your ISO up unless you bring an external flash along. As heavy as this camera is you probably won't want to though. A fast lens and higher ISO worked just fine for me. I used this camera for my family and found it to work well. I also wanted to use it for astro-photography. This is where things fell apart a bit. The illuminated buttons were a big feature for me. I wanted to use them at night while taking pictures of stars and planets. However, within 3 weeks the illuminated buttons stopped working. Not all of them, just half. I am well versed in cameras and know it wasn't that the lights were turned off. They simply failed. Given the price of this camera I couldn't believe something like that would happen. I ended up returning the camera as I was disappointed in the quality form Nikon. As a result of this and other quality issues from Nikon lenses I sold all of my Nikon gear and switched systems. I use Fuji now and enjoy photography more because of it.

Excellent image quality: high quality Raw and JPEG. The camera's dynamic range and high ISO noise performance are excellent. Great build quality. 10 frames per second. Excellent and fast auto focus system. Color reproduction is natural.

Excellent camera for anyone looking for superb autofocus and blazing fast fps and endless buffer even with sd cards. Can be overwhelming for beginners specially without auto mode

this is the best camera I ever had and it does 4k sweet

This camera is an excellent purchase. Its the perfect camera for fast moving objects like kids and sports. Autofocus is spot on and its high ISO capabilities are amazing. Do yourself a favor and simply make the purchase.