Nikon D500 Hands-On Field Test

After 3/4 of a decade, we've finally received the follow up to the Nikon D300S! However, this new crop sensor camera is more expensive than several Full Frame models in the Nikon lineup. Does this camera mark the resurgence of DX cameras, or is it an overpriced dud? TCSTV's Chris Niccolls finds out.
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[@CuNimb]

Great work guys, this is the best D500 review I have seen!

[@weareyesyesyes]

These reviews are really top-notch. I enjoy watching Chris on camera, very clear and easy to listen too. The video quality is great too. I have zero interest in video, but love listening to Jordan talk video features. Keep it up guys!

[@certechautopro]

Just picked mine up from the store today, can't wait to put it through its paces. Love the channel guys!

[@panhaveng6788]

No reviewers ever detailed everything about camera like Christ ! He nailed it . Keep it up man ! I am your viewer for a year now .

[@bsk1946]

Very informative and well done! I’ve just ordered this combo and am now sure I made a great decision and can’t wait until they arrive! Thanks so much!

[@ChrisProuse]

Great review - thanks for sharing!

[@thongsaysno]

a bit of me died when you dangled the d500 from the flip out screen.

[@stephenmcorby]

+thongsaysno Me too... I actually gasped.

[@anthonyvondee1349]

Thought I’m alone lol 😂

[@alangeorgebarstow]

What is worse is how these arrogant, smug, reviewers wander around hand-holding a new expensive camera with no straps attached, or anything to stop it hitting the ground if they drop it.

[@AndrewLXiong]

Great review on this new camera, thanks guys!

[@TNMYcFan182]

@chris honestly I've always thought your photography in these videos has always been amazing but lately every time you guys make a new video your photography jumps leaps and bounds! keep it up!

[@niccollsvideo]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate the compliment! Chris@TCSTV

[@TNMYcFan182]

+chris not a problem, looking forward to the next video as always!

[@SwanandRides]

fantastic review.. thanks a lot.. your reviews are always nice to watch..

[@markwilliford7471]

Nice review with balanced information - thanks guys.

[@MichaelFoleyPhotography]

Fantastic and thorough review. I absolutely LOVE my 300mm f/4 PF VR, I'm surprised it's not more popular. One of my favorite telephoto lenses; it's sharp and incredibly small and great for handling. This thing makes images just as sharp as the 300mm f/2.8 VRII, awesome little lens for outdoor sports and wildlife!

[@mcrazza]

Excellent review. This is the one I've been waiting for. P.S. Nice kitchen! :)

[@ronjennerphotography2555]

Clear and good review! Thanks!

[@billstruth1128]

Good review - covered many features with what seems like an unbiased views.

[@Yewbzee]

Great review, very helpful thanks.

[@deudjuidigital]

Good review Chris !

[@StreetPerformersUK]

A question 4 u is it limited 2 record more than 30 minutes in total or is it limited to record 30 minutes at a time ? 4 example i wanted 2 record 3 hours of footage how will i have to do it ????

[@cfrost87]

It's 30 minutes at a time.

[@stelakistha]

great video guys !!! waiting one big video for pentax k-1

[@colincoffua3280]

Great review!

[@darkstepwarrior88]

Love that blanket shot

[@MajorMotions]

Another great video!!

[@carlcatterall8472]

A good and clear review 👍

[@dksilas]

Great review Chris. Thanks for the image samples too. The low light performance is really impressive as is the sharpness. Already have a 750 which I really like and a 7100 but will be purchasing another Nikon soon. Not sure if there is a new 810 update which will have similar performance with a larger FF sensor. Regardless, for 2 grand US, it's a hell of a camera and using FF lenses works just fine. I saw some images shot with a Nikon 20 1.8 and they were amazing. Thanks again for the review.

[@paulduffy697]

Great review.

[@stevensager9990]

hey just wanted to let you guys know Chris is the reason I follow this channel. he's great

[@Kprawl291986]

Great Review!

[@crazycurtis28]

I was impressed all the through... then those light up buttons happened! THEY ARE AMAZING

[@MakriGraphics]

Best Camera Reviewer on KZbin, thanks

[@MinerDolan]

Good job on the review as always! Do you guys have any opinion on the lens that comes as a kit with this camera?

[@77appyi]

10 years ago when i get my new canon 20D i think why in hell don't they make the buttons light up at night??? .....can't believe its taken this long

[@PushingPixels_de]

Four years ago the D4 was announced with illuminated buttons and yes, those are really convenient.

[@KTMcaptain]

great review.

[@cow77cow]

Great review guys! I'm a sony user long time ago and d500 the first camera which make me want to change system.

[@GertSterner]

I was enjoying the video quality right from the start. I was surprised to learn it was recorded on a Nikon, but nice they finally made a camera, that you can do video on, even though you say you might not, coming from a video backgrund. Thanks for the review. I liked it - as usual. :-)

[@Hilal_abdelilah]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS GUYS ;)

[@jariol]

Great video I always look forward to the reviews from TCS. If I may give feedback on one point. The price at $1999 is not expensive at all when compared to my older D300 purchased in 2007 for $1799. Also in order to get the D300 to shoot just 8 fps you had to buy a battery grip for $350 a battery from the D3 $150 and a special door $60. That's over $2300 9 years ago. Convert that to today's money and your closer to $3000. Every reviewer complains about the price? Honestly I think there are many D300 and D300s users that would consider the price a non issue. Availability now that's an issue. I was able to find a camera store where I live in Hawaii that had 1. So I purchased it. BTW that's actually 2 things that are now rare in Hawaii. A camera store and a D500

[@Captainelduke]

Thank you for the review of the D500.

[@adamaj74]

Nikon doesn't focus opposite of everyone else; everyone else focuses opposite of Nikon. Nikon was first, the oldest.

[@denyspolishchuk]

Wow, that is quick! All we need now is the Pentax K1 review ;)

[@patrickbobet7725]

Nice review. I think people can be interesting to know how the d500 compete with the d7200 (d750 equivalent for apsc sensor). Because there is a huge difference in money here. Keep up the good work. I love your channel.

[@martinbenford3442]

Fantastic camera

[@scottmurphy650]

I have had a Nikon D7100 for several years. I got it for one reason, the crop factor. I normally work in full frame, but it is nice to have the crop factor turn my 600mm f/4 ED IF AIS Nikkor into a 900mm f/4 ED IF AIS Nikkor. Although I have little gripes with the D7100, with the exception of its very small buffer capacity, I got a D500 about 4 months ago and I hate to say it, the D7100 is collecting dust in one of my 4 camera bags. The D500 gets almost as much use as my D850 now.

[@paganphil100]

Scott Murphy: Yes, I think the D500 is the best "semi-pro" camera available at the present time......its basically a mini-D5 without the price-tag of it's "Big Brother".

[@thatsentertainment5602]

Can the screen tilt or flip for vlogging and selfies

[@michael-4k4000]

This is a game changer!

[@RockLander818]

WOW. Finally, an ISO for ISO comparison between the D500 and D750. I shoot low light action mainly roller derby and I'm consistently hang around 4000-6400 ISO. The D500 is amazing and keeps increasing the distance between Nikon and Canon bodies. As a D750 owner I'm happy the FF edges out the D500 in low light image quality. Not to take anything away from the D500 because that means it's most likely better than D810, 5DM3 etc..... Talking low light here. As with one of your other comments previously... The new technology really opens the door for what we can expect for a D810 and D750 successor.... Thank you TCS your reviews are awesome.

[@digicamnews320]

good camera...and so good reviews

[@dougstringer5358]

Saw your little easter egg gem at 8:00min on the D500 about AF lens calibration using the AF & Live View Record button (in live mode) for fine-tuning different lens on this body. Great! Where and how did you discover this? Not in the manual? Thanks for this video!

[@ruff1draft]

The Nikon D500 is at a decent price in 2020

[@marque27]

Yes! the D500 got the TCSTV seal of approval> HOORAY!!!

[@DavidDatura]

Great camera overall. The video quality as seen in this review is good enough rather than great though. But then if I went back to using this kind of camera (I'm on mirrorless now) video would not be a priority and only used occasionally. Anyway as usual with you guys the best camera reviews on KZbin!

[@amicx1001]

really great review! Thx! subcribed...

[@GarrieRussell]

What was that cool bag you were using in this video?

[@MDMiller60]

Bought it for my wife to replace my aging D300. WE love it. I have the D750 and love that too. Thanks for reminding me that the D500 has the auto AF calibration. I need to get right on that with her Sigma 150-500 .

[@borneoagathis5920]

I’m here after watching your Z6III video :)

[@anthonyhall9453]

Great review Chris & Jordan. You mentioned the Sigma 50-100 f/1.8 Art Lens, are you planning to review that soon? Hopefully on Canon's 7DII & 80D as well as the Nikon's D500 &D7200.

[@harishkiran3663]

Nice one, waiting for your K-1 review.

[@PinchofFilm]

good job !!

[@jurassicaquatics8931]

how does it stack up to samsung nx1

[@jdfdc7]

Calgary should really be paying you guys. I want to come and visit the city every time I watch a video!

[@chrisogrady28]

D500 + 300mm f4 pf is an amazing fast moving wildlife package. Especially with how far you can push that cameras ISO and maintain fast Shutter despite the aperture

[@glutenfreedaddy480]

that snuggie bit was incredible 😂💀

[@BernardWei]

The shutter is not flappling, it normally caused by VR on tele lens snapping back after a picture is taken.

[@dougpotosky4102]

What do you think of the d7500? Thinking of the d500 instead! Thanks!

[@mas921]

i loved the video quality and colors when I started this review, and was blown away when you guys said it was on the D500! sure part of it being 4k (love 4k!) but ...i dunno am not a videographer, but for example it felt "punchier" and more naturally colorful than the "Sony A7 Mark II Hands-On Field Test" video (compared both in 1080p)! .... in other words, please use the D500 for your subsequent reviews! (Tokina 11-20 should be wide enough :p)

[@mas921]

+mas921 btw; it has better rolling shutter than the A7's and the a6300!

[@peterzpictstube]

Great review as a 7200 owner I would have loved if you compared to it since a lot of folks are on the fence whether to spend twice as much for a new cropped Nikon.

[@mikig2]

I wonder which camera I should buy. Nikon D750 or the D500. I mainly click bands, and you know how the lights are at such places...

[@Zydia]

If i want to do Landscape, animals and macro. Is the D500 good or should i go for more mega pixels like a Sony a7R II ? Please help i am at war with my self about this desicion.

[@Ws6er97]

I'm a M-43 user with a decent collection of glass. Does this camera warrant a jump into the Nikon eco-system or do I keep waiting for the GH-5?

[@rubberhands64]

Would I be able to upload video in 1080 60p to youtube with the D750?

[@joewood5647]

have this camera how do I quite the shutter noise down. I can't find it.

[@RiteshJoshi]

Should i buy Sony A7Rii or Nikon D500? I m confused between two totally different camera please help me taking firm decision.

[@MetalCoreVocalCovers]

Any chance you guys will take it to a sport shoot to test it out?

[@catalinpoenaru1942]

just wondering, on nikon d500 body would you consider the nikon 24-120 f4G ED VR or the nikon 17-55 f2.8G IF ED ? Are those mm on wide and telephoto good to have ? Maybe is better to consider a smaller focal range and buy a 2nd lens ? What can you recommend ? Cheers !

[@michaeldelrossi4487]

Would you recommend the D500 body over the D7500? I have the D7500 body bought it sight unseen, but it doesn't feel the same as the D7200? Probably need to save up doe a D500 or a D750!

[@Photographicelements]

jordan: did you shoot flat for this video? a lot of it looked cyan with green. was that straight out of camera color?

[@kociarz46]

What lens did you have when you were a shooting with d500?

[@dzodzu]

I loved touch screen on NX500 the most so far, soo useful. I miss it, it was like on beginning of 2014. I don't understand why most of dslrs still have such limited touch screens.. come oooon, we are in 2016!

[@Musha72]

Hi , I own D800 camera I guess there is some focus issue , Iam bit confuse between D810 and D750 , I'm hobbyist and not pro, pls help , which body to go with.

[@aurefumi]

in the beginning of the video you talk about the stable shutter of the d500 4:40 ,at 10:34 you say the opposite(shutter shake the camera)... Any reason? Thank's!

[@Deep-Travel]

What about for weddings? What would you recommend, the D750 or the D500? And compared to the new Sony A6500, how do they compare? Thanks

[@KD-fi9xt]

Chris could you please add PENTAX cameras to this comparison ? The K-3 II & K-1 particularly.. Thanks!

[@BridoTube]

Excellent review ! I have a D7000, and I don't know if I should upgrade to a D750 or a D500. Is the D750 a good camera for video too ? Besides the 4K argument, what would I be missing video-wise compared to the D500 ? This is a tough one for me !!

[@MichaelFoleyPhotography]

+mistervannes I'm in the same boat with my D7000 wanting to upgrade. I really wish the D750 shot 4K, I almost want to wait for a D820 or D760 with better video capability.

[@pietracuore]

Chris, can you comment about the newer AP-F 70-300 mm lens with the D500? Would it reduce the "jerkiness" in the video?

[@dinkobilic9078]

This camera is mouth watering. I came to the Camera Store and played around just a bit with Nikon 200-500mm on it...the range, the sharpness, the autofocus, the overall design...I think Nikon truly nailed it this time. Nikon, please reward me for my kind words and send me one? Please? :)

[@Ant3739]

Another excellent review, from both of you. Thanks! I might have wanted to hear your views on how it compares with a D7200. I have one of those and am wondering whether the jump to D500 would have benefits worth the price, or would a D750 be a more logical choice.

[@bhuboydeleon3699]

I have D850 , i am thinking of either buying the grip to make it 9fps, or buy a d500 and have 10 fps and a back up camera , what do you think is better choice?

[@xray111xxx]

I think it is a great camera. It is a good day for APS-c, many may have a strong commitment to DX glass and the D500 is a great halo camera for DX lens users.

[@raffybalboa8226]

What kind of lens you been used for the camera Nikon d500?

[@77appyi]

did sony do some form of auto AF calibration on the Sony A77 ???

[@tptrsn]

Wow guys, another amazing well done camera review!! Jordan, what was the setup of the walk n' talk shot around 5:53? Aside from the lack of stabilization, the image still seemed to suffer from some of the breaking up in high-detail, moving camera shots that caused me to sell my D750. However, this camera's video in that area does look better, especially in light of the fact that it was shot in 4K I guess, where I would only attempt 1080 at 200Mbps in that environment with the GH4. The locked off shots in this video look super though! Another question, how is the AF in video, nonexistent?

[@niccollsvideo]

As usual Nikon is delivering very sharp results in good light. The low light performance was a little disappointing however and the AF in video is still garbage. Chris@TCSTV

[@tptrsn]

chris Thanks Chris!!!

[@intisarrezaabir5849]

it seems like nikon d7500 supports touch functionality on menu... any chance this upgrade will be available on nikon d500 in near future?

[@markshirley01]

Hi - If you use the VR in 1080p do you lose resolution.

[@cybervix1387]

Does anyone know what's the crop factor for a 16-80mm 2.8 on a D500 recording 4K?

[@freddieslaughter1107]

I'm leaning toward the D500 for myself and the D7200 for my wife, what 3 or 4 lens do you recommend. Here is what we are thinking about Nikon zoom 17-55 f2.8 DX G ED, Nikon zoom 200-500 f5.6 ED AR, Nikon zoom 24-70 f2.8 G and the Tokina AT-X PRO D 100 f2.8 macro.

[@jc4448]

shooting at 1/1600th hand held. how do you prevent shake or blurr?

[@raygeary1698]

Keep safe with that fire Chris The d500 great cam

[@RogueSwan]

+Ray Geary +theCameraStoreTV +1 Keep safe. The news of the fires has reached all the way to us over here in Coffs Harbour, Australia. I gather the fires are well north of Calgary but still ... all the best to our Canadian brothers and sisters.

[@ninoliberatore1491]

very nice thanks

[@EmadAbbas89]

I'm from Iraq nd this channel is my favourite😍😍

[@frankluo230]

Great work TCS. Gordon, Can D500's video quality match a6300's? And video auto focus capability? Cheers,

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

+Frank Luo The D500 4K footage is as sharp as the A6300, but the dynamic range, low light and video AF are all quite a bit better on the Sony. Jordan @ TCSTV

[@yashwinning]

Will you guys be reviewing the Sigma MC-11? And the 50-100mm f1.8 on the Sony cameras using the MC-11?

[@yashwinning]

+The Dead Immortal Oh and Sony also released two new lenses. The new affordable FE 50mm f1.8 for full frame Sony cameras does look to be very nifty