Judges statement for D500 selection
“The D500 is the long-awaited, new high-end model in Nikon's line of APS-C format SLR cameras. It offers an excellent balance between performance and price, inheriting basic features such as its AF sensor from the D5, Nikon’s 35mm [135] format "full-size" flagship model, yet available at a price the average consumer can afford. The D500 can be considered a camera that makes the APS-C format more appealing with its tough and durable body, high-definition viewfinder, and more than sufficient continuous shooting performance, all worthy of a high-end model. It is equipped with a superior AF system comprised of focus points that cover a broad range of the frame, and capable of sharp and clear capture of moving subjects. These days, though the development of mirrorless cameras is remarkable, the D500 reminds us of the appeal of SLR cameras.”
D500 Primary Features
·A next-generation 153-point AF system that demonstrates superior subject acquisition capabilities in any situation
·High-speed continuous shooting of up to 200 shots per burst at up to approx. 10 fps (14-bit RAW images with loss-less compression)
·The compact system that the DX format can deliver for nimble shooting
·Responds to the needs of professionals with support for 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) movie recording
·The new EXPEED 5 image-processing engine, which realizes a broad range of standard sensitivities up to ISO 51200, with additional expansion as high as Hi 5 (ISO 1640000 equivalent)
·Equipped with a 3.2-inch high-resolution tilting touchscreen monitor that helps make shooting even more comfortable
·Supports SnapBridge, an app that enables seamless connection of the camera to a smart device