A reduction to 13 x 19 inches does the trick and delivers a solid print with good fine detail, full colors and very little in the way of noise reduction artifacts. We've also included the Canon 7D Mark II, its closest competitor, and the Sony A6300 which offers similar performance and is considered to produce state-of-the-art image quality for a shipping camera with a Bayer-filtered APS-C sensor. The Nikon D500 has improved high ISO and low light performance. Image Quality All of the sample images in this review were taken using the 20 megapixel Fine JPEG setting, which gives an average image size of around 14Mb. I use a maximum ISO up to 6400 in most cases, and for some rare wildlife moments, I go up to ISO 12800. For those interested in working with the RAW files involved, click these links to visit each camera's respective sample image thumbnail page: Nikon D500, Nikon D7200, Nikon D750, Canon 7D II, and Sony A6300 -- links to the RAW files appear beneath those for the JPEG images, wherever we have them. The autofocus is fast and accurate in low light as well. ISO 12,800 delivers an 8 x 10 that comes oh-so-close to passing our good rating! Body toughness of the Nikon D500 is decent but not great as that of, Protection against dust and water splash is decent enough. Most of the wildlife, including predators, are active during early dawn and late dusk. This helps you to change the settings quickly. The D500 is class-leading in both high-speed shooting and low-light situations, beating the D7200, Canon 7D Mark II and Sony A6300 in extensive tests. It also has more features, more compact body and offers higher value for the money. He is also a writer and lifelong adventure explorer. For their DX range, this is clearly Nikon’s current limit while maintaining high ISO quality and processing sp… We've certainly come a long way since 2009 and the days of the Nikon D300S! It evaluates and produces correct image exposure. Fast action is at the heart of Wildlife photography. Through his writings, he teaches about digital post-processing and nature photography. Imaging Resource © 1998 - 2020. For some tricky light situations, such as harsh lights or shadows, and if the animal is dark or bright, I switch to Spot metering mode. Compare Nikon D500 image quality against competitors. Here we decided to compare the APS-C Nikon D500 to the full-frame Nikon D750, because they are both currently the same price. The Dynamic Range of the Nikon D500 is wide. In fact, I clean the camera after a photoshoot in the rain or heavy dust and I recommend you do so too. The Nikon D500 has a touch screen, and it can tilt up to a certain angle. This article is a field-review of Nikon D500 from the perspective of Wildlife Photographer. Nikon D500 with the Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 lens mounted on Gitzo Tripod. In addition to high ISO performance,  frame rate and autofocus performance of the Nikon D500 is excellent. Nikon D3300 Nikon D200 Nikon D500 Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Nikon 200-500mm F5.6E Reply Reply with quote Reply to thread Complain There is a trace of visible noise in some flatter areas of our target, but not enough to prevent us from assigning our good seal here. Metering of the Nikon D500 is fantastic. Likewise, the Nikon D750 continues to resolve more detail than the D500 at ISO 3200, however noise levels actually appear a little higher from the full-frame camera. Nikon D500 Picture Quality (Performance) The low-light results of the camera are pretty good but the quality of the image drops around ISO 6400. It helps in bringing out the details and enhancing the colors in an image. Deer crossing the safari track. Images are captured either from a safari jeep or from a safari boat. In fact The colors are also good. Nikon DSLRs generally don’t vary that much, although it’s notable that the D500 will have more controls on the exterior of the body for less menu delving. When converted from Raw to JPEG, the colors are pleasing, particularly the greens and yellows. Apart from the video recording button, you will find the buttons and dials are at the right place with the correct size. Clicking any crop will take you to a carrier page where you can click once again to access the full resolution image as delivered straight from the camera. While the D750 has an optical low-pass filter, it shows stronger moiré patterns in our red-leaf fabric indicating it's a fairly weak one. With the Multi-Cam 20K Autofocus Sensor module, Nikon D500’s autofocus capabilities are excellent. The weight and size of the Nikon D500 are suitable for all day shooting and even hand-holding. The D7200 continues to capture more detail than the D500 in most subject matter, but noise is a little higher from the D7200, allowing the D500 to produce slightly cleaner results while doing better with our difficult red-leaf swatch. Exif : 1/800s , f/8 and ISO 450. If the bird is standing on a tree branch or takes, The Nikon D500 is mostly made up of magnesium alloy, carbon fiber, and plastic. In controlled light conditions or lab test, the Nikon D500 Images may look less noisy. It is a crop sensor (DX format) DSLR with a 20.9 MP CMOS sensor. Auto White balance for the Nikon D500 produces color temperatures and tint accurately. Focus performance of the Nikon D500 for Birds in flight is excellent. In this article, you will find reviews of the best prime and zoom models on the market that are The camera’s focus performance for distant objects is excellent. The Nikon D500 focusses extremely well in following conditions: In terms of autofocus performance, the Nikon D500 is an absolute winner. You have to really get close to the print to notice a slight drop in fine detail and crispness in some areas of our target like our mosaic tile region, but the difference is negligible and the print is still excellent in overall quality. This ISO range is useful in getting better image quality even in low light. Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor [NEW] The benefits of leaving the optical low-pass filter out In order to maximize the high resolution realized by its high pixel count, the D5300's image sensor unit does not integrate an optical low-pass filter (OLPF). You can also use Aperture priority as an Exposure Mode. The Nikon D500 focuses accurately (provided you choose the appropriate focus mode and focus area mode). The Nikon D500 has very impressive image quality, both at low and high ISOs. For the APS-C world, the Nikon D500 is now one of the heavy hitters in the print quality department as ISO rises, besting other cameras like the Canon 7D Mk II, Nikon D7200 and the Sony A6300 at ISO 6400 and higher. Nikon’s professional-grade D500 DSLR is one of the top choices among many sports and wildlife photographers. ISO 1600 prints warrant a reduction in size to 16 x 20 inches, the first time the Nikon D500 begins to look like a mere mortal in the APS-C world. The camera ISO has a range from ISO 100 to ISO 51200. Interestingly, color reproduction is slightly different and more vibrant from the D500, and it appears to be applying stronger default sharpening as well, producing more obvious sharpening halos. Nikon's processing has also changed a lot since the D300S, with higher default contrast, saturation, and sharpening, which combine to produce a much crisper, more vibrant image, but one that also contains obvious sharpening halos. It uses smaller and cheaper DX format sensors, but the output is super sharp. Indeed, the main disadvantages of the Nikon D5600 have nothing to do with image quality. This deer was crossing the Safari road. Image quality and ISO performance in low light are much improved in the Nikon D500. Stare of an eagle. Note: All the wildlife and bird images are photographed in the natural forest with uncontrolled light conditions and within their natural habitat. They each boast a native range of ISO But as we’ve already established, this is a camera aimed at action photographers where speed is of the essence. Directly from the camera, JPEG images from the Nikon D500 are great in a wide variety of different shooting conditions, indicating that this is an ideal camera for enthusiast photographers who want to shoot many types of subject. That was a camera to be reckoned with for its time, but in the past seven years the stakes have definitely changed. Below are crops from our laboratory Still Life target comparing Nikon D500 image quality to its true predecessor, the D300S, as well as against a couple of its more recent siblings, the D7200 and the D750. The auto white balance of the Nikon D500 is accurate. Wildlife movement is also fast as it occurs at dawn or dusk. With ISO 6400, I can get a sharp image with excellent dynamic range. With the D500, the accuracy of the 3D-tracking has been further enhanced, therefore I use it for most of my shooting. Ergonomically, the Nikon D500 feels just right. These images are perfectly usable for big prints and web-sized images. All cameras in this comparison were shot with our very sharp reference lenses. Resolution is fairly closely matched, but thanks to the lack of an optical low-pass filter, the Nikon does resolve a bit more detail than the minor difference between pixel count would suggest. Most contrast detail is lost in our troublesome red-leaf swatch, but this is typical of most cameras we test by this ISO setting. Some of the added sharpness is however due to the D500's lack of an optical low-pass filter which does lead to more aliasing, while the D300S has a fairly strong OLPF contributing to its softer image as well as fewer aliasing artifacts. So because the DX-format sensor in the D500 is smaller than that in the D750, there's a limit to how many megapixels Nikon can cram in before these other aspects of image quality … I have used Nikon D500 in moderately dusty environments and medium drizzle. Nikon D500 Image Quality Comparison Below are crops from our laboratory Still Life target comparing Nikon D500 image quality to its true predecessor, the … Colors, tonal range, and dynamic range of the Nikon D500 images is excellent. This is still a nice printed size for ISO 1600, but anything larger begins to reveal too much in the way of noise reduction artifacts to pass our good grade. Resolution and dynamic range/image quality: At 100% crop, D500 images are slightly larger than the one from the D850. low light image quality). ISO 6400 produces an 11 x 14 inch print that just passes our good grade. It was almost dark in the forest. Partial compatibility with PC lenses, AI-P, and Non-CPU lenses, Exposure selection mode – This button helps to select the exposure modes – Manual (M), Aperture Priority(A), Shutter Priority(S) and Programmed Auto (P), Frame rate setting – This dial helps to set the Frame rate as Single ( S), Continuous Low ( CL), Continuous High ( CH ), Timer and Mirror lockup, ISO and exposure compensation setting – the ISO button allows you to change the ISO quickly, Focus point selection dial – The Focus point selection dial helps select focus point, Focus mode and Focus area mode selection – This button, along with Primary and secondary dials ( Dials used to change the shutter speed and Aperture), is used to select focus modes as Single, Continuous and Auto. Underscoring its position in the Nikon DX-format lineup, the D7500 has a burst shooting performance of 8 frames per second where the D7200 only manages 6 frames and the D500 manages 10 frames. Depending on what your photos will be used for, you may need to adjust the Image Size and Image Quality on your Nikon D5500.Here’s a few tips for Image Size and Image Quality on your camera: Both options affect picture quality and file size. As you can see, image quality and processing are quite similar, though the 24-megapixel D7200 does resolve a bit more detail. The corresponding values for the Nikon D500 are 27.8 x 18.6 inches or 70.7 x 47.1 cm for good quality, 22.3 x 14.8 inches or 56.6 x 37.7 cm for very good quality, and 18.6 x 12.4 inches or 47.1 x 31.4 cm for excellent quality prints. The Sony A6300 still manages to produces a sharper, more detailed image overall than the Nikon D500 at ISO 3200, but noise reduction artifacts are more noticeable, and the Nikon continues to produce better color. Please do let us know in the comments below! But with its advanced research, Nikon has bridged this gap, so there is no drop in image quality. Up to maximum ISO 6400, images are great. Frames per second for Nikon D500 is whooping 10 FPS. Other differences noted at base ISO remain, such as color reproduction and aliasing. Newly developed Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor strikes an ideal balance between resolution and image quality at high sensitivities Together with an image resolution of 20.9 effective megapixels, the D500’s new Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor delivers astoundingly low-noise performance, suitable for a broad range of professional applications. The camera produces white balance without any shift in color or tint. Buttons for selection of White Balance, Exposure Mode, Metering and Image Quality. Image Quality The image quality this camera provides is phenomenal and is comparable to that of the D5, a camera that’s three times the price. Sambar deer at ISO 6400. Moreover, wildlife photographers try to find a camera which is capable of capturing stunning images in every possible situation in the wild. ISO 3200 yields a print with good color reproduction and overall fine detail at 16 x 20 inches, but displays just a trace too much noise in some flatter areas of our target to merit our good rating here. The camera performs fine. ISO 800 yields a 30 x 40 inch print that, amazingly, can still be used effectively for wall display purposes and less critical applications; anything but close-up critical viewing. Bond of Nature. We realize the Nikon D750 is full-frame while the D500 and the rest are APS-C, but the D750 is the same price so we wanted to see how a full-frame camera compares for those that don't need the performance of the D500. Wildlife action is fast and unpredictable. Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D500: ISO Unsurprisingly, ISO range is also the same for both cameras. Thanks to its superb build quality, proven ergonomics, insanely fast autofocus system and a huge buffer, the Nikon This translates to versatile performance, yielding great photos in … In this article, you will get to know about the best settings for Nikon D500 portrait. is an engineer, wildlife photographer, and nature photographer from India. The Nikon D500 precisely acquires focus on the main object even through the forest clutter. The Sony A6300 still manages to render more detail than the Nikon D500 with fewer sharpening halos, though noise levels are a little higher. Fish eagle on the perch. The 24-megapixel D750 still manages to produce better detail than the 21-megapixel D500, but it's interesting to see that the noise advantage of the full-frame D750 isn't as great as we expected. Much of the detail in the Sony's rendering of the red-leaf pattern appears distorted instead of just being blurred. Both cameras are weather-sealed and made of magnesium alloy with some carbon fiber; Nikon claims the D500 has the same level of weather-sealing as the D810, but the D7200 doesn’t lack in that department either. Matrix metering will give you excellent light exposure. Jungle fowl calling. See real-world photos taken with the D500. AF-ON is useful in back button autofocussing. Contrast is higher from the Sony in the red-leaf swatch, however moiré patterns continue to interfere with detail here. At ISO 1600, the D500 continues to easily out-resolve the D300S while producing similar noise levels despite significantly smaller pixels. Exif: 1/100s, f/5.6 and ISO 720. For wildlife and bird photography, I recommend you choose Auto White Balance. With such a high ISO dynamic range performance, light-deprived scenes have no noise in dark regions. The camera manages to balance noise reduction and detail retention better than it… Feather details are excellent. Despite using it multiple times, I still get confused in locating the video recording button. Buttons for Exposure compensation, ISO selection, and movie recording. Here we compare the D500 to a modern APS-C Nikon, the D7200. Nikon D500 vs Z5 The Nikon D500 and the Nikon Z5 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in January 2016 and July 2020. The camera was able to capture the eyes and feathers in the shadow. Colors are not as pleasant from the Sony, and noise "grain" does not appear quite as consistent as the D500's in flatter areas. Nikon crafted a flagship DX-format DSLR camera – the Nikon D500, with excellent high ISO performance, a faster frame rate, and a fast and accurate focus – even in low light. We've been scratching our heads wondering why Nikon is offering sensitivities so high that they don't really have any practical use in the enthusiast camera world, including going as high as ISO 1,638,400 but with abysmal image quality. Mastering Noise Reduction in Lightroom: The Essential Guide. Well done! The D500's focus points cover almost the entire image area, realizing more exciting composition. You won't see many cameras on our site as of this writing with APS-C sized sensors that can deliver a good 11 x 14 inch print at ISO 6400. When For this reason, image quality should be pretty much the same, no matter which you choose. Exif: 1/400s, f/5.6 an ISO 500. The DX sensor, superior autofocus performance, high ISO performance, best in class frames per second (10 FPS), and travel-friendly size makes the Nikon D500 perfect for wildlife and bird photography. I am using the same export settings for any camera, JPEG, 300dpi, quality 90%, long edge 3216, sRGB. Having tested all the best lenses for Nikon D500, I have compiled this list taking into account prices, functionality and image quality. Colors and details of the elephant are accurate. This is almost certainly because of lighter touch in default noise reduction, though, which allows the D750 to hold onto its advantage in terms of detail. But there is one area that D500 trails behind the D5: Imaging. These key features make the Nikon D500 excellent for Wildlife and Bird photography. This D5600 has, for all practical purposes, equally good image quality as that of much higher-end cameras, such as the $1900 Nikon D500 However the appearance of stronger moiré from the D750 is likely just because its resolution is closer to the frequency in the thread pattern, and we'd expect to see similar aliasing if not more from the D500 from a lower frequency pattern. Exceptional high-ISO performance, clean noise pattern. Nikon opted not only to remove the OLPF but also transfer both the image processor and AF system from the D5 into this camera. During the edge of the day, light conditions are low. This is perhaps useful for surveillance of some kind, but definitely not for enthusiast photography. The Sony shows more obvious moiré patterns in the red-leaf fabric here, but again keep in mind the OLPF-less D500 could easily show more with different subject matter or the same subject at a different distance. Having a range of focal lengths is essential to photograph distant wildlife shots. Material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted or otherwise used without the prior written consent of The Imaging Resource. Darktable: Is This Free Lightroom Alternative Right for You? Low digital noise: good image quality up to ISO 6400 Cons-SnapBridge wireless device periodically lags and breaks the connection with the device This camera is called D5 in the world of crop matrices. One slot for SD card and another slot for XQD card, Dimensions and weight – Approximate weight of the body including Battery and card is 870 g (30 oz) and dimensions are (Width x Height X Depth) 5.8 in (147 mm)  x 4.6 in (115 mm) x 3.2 in (81 mm), Frame rate  (FPS: Frames per second) – 10 FPS in Continuous High Mode and for Continuous Low mode FPS Selectable from 2 to 9 FPS, Shutter release modes – Single, Continuous Low (2-9 FPS)  and Continuous High (10 FPS), Mirror Up, Self Timer and Quiet release, Shutter speed range – Slowest shutter speed is 30 s, and Fastest shutter speed is 1/8000 s, Metering modes – Spot metering, Center-weighted metering, and  Matrix metering, Exposure mode – Manual (M), Aperture Priority (A), Shutter Priority (S) and Programmed Auto (P), White Balance  – Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Color Temperature (2500 k to 10000 k), Flash – No Built-in Flash and External Flash is required, Image format – JPEG (Basic, Normal, Fine), NEF / RAW (12-bit or 14-bit with an option of Lose less compressed, Compressed and Uncompressed), Lens compatibility – Full compatibility with Nikon AF lenses with G, E, D type and  DX-format lenses. The Nikon D500 captures the details perfectly. What’s the bottom line? Using Lightroom 5 or Lightroom CC I am getting poor quality exported pictures from the Nikon D500, when other cameras, D800E, D3S, D3, export with good quality. Noise levels from the Nikon also appear lower. Exposure compensation shifts the histogram towards the right. The Canon's image is a little smoother with slightly lower visible noise, but that's mostly due differences in processing. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture. For autofocus, use Back button autofocus: AF-ON, Shutter release mode: Continuous High CH (10 FPS) or Continuous Low CL (6 FPS), Fast and accurate focus even in low light, Perfect location of camera buttons and dials, Autofocus with central autofocus points up to Aperture of f/8, Above average Build quality and weather sealing (Not the best in class). Both L… For most of my wildlife images, I use Matrix metering. On the other hand, the 21-megapixel D500 does a bit better with our tricky red-leaf swatch, likely because of its lower noise levels as a result of slightly larger pixels.
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