Top-notch autofocus
The autofocus system offers 153 focusing areas including 99 cross sensors and provides unprecedented coverage of almost the entire width of the viewfinder's image field. The autofocus sensitivity starts at -4 EV for mid-focus and -3 EV (ISO 100, 20°C) for other focus areas for better performance in low lighting conditions.
Exceptional speed-defining image
The D500 is an extremely high-performance camera that makes it easy for you to capture important moments. The camera can shoot at up to 10fps with exposure metering and AF tracking, or with a mirror in the upright position. The new ASIC autofocus unit provides maximum computational power in all circumstances and available exclusively to the autofocus functionality. In addition, the powerful camera cache allows you to capture up to 200 NEF (RAW) or large JPEG images in one series. Also, the USB 3.0 port allows for fast transfer of large amounts of data and the built-in WiFi connectivity ensures for fast wireless image transmission.
Powerful image sensor and exposure metering sensor
Regardless of whether you're shooting a running cheetah or capturing key moments of extreme sports, the D500 camera will capture everything. It features a CMOS image sensor DX format of 20.9 million pixels and a 180K RGB exposure metering sensor that combines to ensure for the accurate object recognition and detailed capture of images with rich tonal gradation. The D500 camera also equipped with a fast and responsive 8cm tiltable LCD touchscreen monitor with a resolution of 2,359,000 pixels.
Perfect photos in poor lighting conditions
The D500 camera is fully functional in all extreme lighting conditions. Thanks to its exceptionally wide ISO sensitivity range, the device offers new photographic opportunities in poor lighting conditions and it can also handle the highest luminance brightness levels as well. The new Nikon EXPEED 5 image processing system delivers unrivalled image quality across the standard ISO 100 to 51200 range.
All the durability and resilience you need
The solid metal body of the camera combines hard magnesium alloy and carbon fibre components to achieve a lightweight and durable design and durable frame. And to further shock-proof the camera, all connections, buttons and selectors are fully sealed against adverse weather effects. In addition, the energy-efficient design of the camera provides the maximum number of shots per battery charge. Also, the optional MB-D17 multifunction battery pack supports three different battery types and makes it easy to hold the camera when shooting in a portrait mode. Moreover, the powerful shutter has been tested for 200,000 duty cycles.
Cinematographic performance in 4K/UHD quality
The D500 camera features the world's first digital SLR Nikon DX format that can be used to record movies in a 4K//UHD high definition. The Nikon electronic vibration reduction dramatically suppresses the effects of camera shake when recording Full HD video in handheld mode. In addition, the automatic ISO sensitivity control allows you to use a sensitivity from ISO 200 to Hi 5 and allows you to preset the maximum ISO value you want to work with.
Clear up the shadows
The D500 camera is fully compatible with the proven and true i-TTL/Nikon Creative Lighting System with the new advanced wireless lighting system. This means that you can easily use it with flash devices, such as the SB-910 professional model, the compact SB-700, or the SB-5000, which features radio control technology.
Keep the camera permanently connected to your smart devices
The D500 camera is the first Nikon digital SLR camera compatible with the SnapBridge feature. This smart Nikon application maintains a permanent connection between the camera and a smartphone or tablet with low power consumption using the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. In addition, you can automatically sync the images on the camera with your smart device during your shootings without excessive drain on the battery of the camera. Also, synchronised snapshots during your shootings are upscaled to a size of 1920×1080 pixels, making them the ideal size for storage in smartphones and for sharing on the social media.
Key features
- 20.9Mpx CMOS sensor DX format.
- EXPEED 5 image processor as in the Nikon D5.
- 3.2" tiltable display screen with touch control support.
- Video recording at 4K resolution at 30 frames per second.
- The autofocus system has 153 focus sharpening points.
- Maximum native ISO sensitivity 51200.
- Embedded WiFi wireless technology, Bluetooth with NFC.
- Backlit buttons for working in poor lighting conditions.
