Nikon D500 vs D7500 in 2021

[@81wwwolf]

Great review mate. I’ve been shooting birds on the D500 for a couple of years and agree with your observations. I used the latest D780 for a few months recently and had to sell it cheaper because I wasn’t happy with how its AF performed compared to the D500.

[@Robert-Bishop]

Thanks. That's very interesting about the 780. From what I've read that has a kind of hybrid focusing system somewhere between DSLR and mirrorless. Anyway, I think the D500 will continue to do the job for a while yet. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@michaeldelrossi4487]

The D500 is that good over the D780, wow I am debating on a Full Frame D750 over the D500. I currently use the D7500 and want something more in Focusing Points? It will be tough to decide what to buy? Any Suggestions??

[@81wwwolf]

@@michaeldelrossi4487 You can’t go wrong with either the D750 or D500. If you’d like to do portraiture and landscape go with the former. If you’re after shooting wildlife and sport action, the D500 is the better choice. If you want to get the best of both worlds and more, get a D850!

[@michaelsmith697]

I have the D7500 and want to upgrade to a FF . I’m leaning towards the D500 or D850! ( I like the idea of extra megapixels and back lot buttons etc

[@selkie72]

Good comparison. I also recently upgrade to a D500 from a D7500, but decided to keep both. I upgraded the firmware to take a CFExpress card and added a battery grip to the D500. I use it almost exclusively for wildlife with a 200-500 f/5.6 lens, which is an excellent combination. I use the D7500 for landscapes, portraits and macro. Glad I kept both cameras.

[@PunjabiGymBeats]

did you find any color difference between them ..? D7500 images look more vibrant to me.

[@selkie72]

@@PunjabiGymBeats Can't say I notice any difference in the colour.

[@elementarypenguin0]

Great informative and simple to understand video. I am a beginner bird photographer looking to purchase my fist camera, I was pondering the D500 v D7500 question as I've narrowed my choice to those two. This has helped me decide to push up to the D500. Thank you!

[@Robert-Bishop]

Good choice Andrew, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Glad you found it useful. 😊

[@JuanSanchez-zz3me]

I recently ordered a good condition d7500 from mpb for 650. It's an upgrade to the d3500 I've had for about a year now. It's currently on its way, and I'm so excited that I can't stop watching video about it lol

[@Robert-Bishop]

The D7500 is a fantastic camera Juan, and sounds like you got a bargain at that price. I'm sure you'll really enjoy using it. 😊

[@JuanSanchez-zz3me]

@@Robert-Bishop oh it really was. I found the best looking one under the category of "good condition" and then looked for an additional student discount. My other choices would've been a d5600, but I felt that I would be unsatisfied with it relatively soon as it's not a huge upgrade from the d3500. Or the z50. But that was just too expensive when you add the adapter and any future lenses This d7500 should keep me happy hopefully through college and until I have consistent disposable income to buy mirrorless gear

[@karlvoight8427]

@@JuanSanchez-zz3me what website did you find the student discount on?

[@rhinoTube]

With the D500 you get uncompressed RAW files, they are much bigger than the RAW files on the D7500, but they do store much more information, giving you more dynamic range in post processing

[@Robert-Bishop]

I wasn't aware of that, thanks for sharing, and thanks for checking out the video. 😊

[@osasenoma-owens5072]

Great video! I love the fact that you're still using DSLRs. I'm a huge fan of them and I absolutely love using an OVF as compared to an EVF. The D500 is a great camera but I'll stick with my D7200 😁

[@Robert-Bishop]

Thanks Osase. Don't get me wrong, I have a Z7 and love it. But I think DSLRs will be creating great images for a long time to come and I won't be getting rid of my D500 until Nikon create a mirrorless equivalent that can match it. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@osasenoma-owens5072]

@@Robert-Bishop Oh, you prefer mirrorless to DSLRs? That's fine though, I personally don't like mirrorless.

[@basujayanta1]

Another point worth mentioning is that the D500 has a joystick at the back which is absent in D7500 and that might be useful for quickly changing the focus point. Nice video though!!

[@Robert-Bishop]

Yes absolutely, did I not mention that? Perhaps I forgot, but yes, I totally agree - I really like using the joystick. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@ridealongwithrandy]

Really good stuff Robert. I have the D750, and the D500. great pair, I go out mostly with the D500, and have it handy all the time with the 300mm F4D just in case, and the D750 has the 24-120 F4G just in case. Cheers!

[@Robert-Bishop]

Thanks Randy. I've never used a D750, but from what I can gather, it's an exceptional camera. As is the D500. Sounds like you have a great setup there. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@rochester212]

Even on the used market in 2023 a D500 is around $1000 while a D7500 goes for half that, and i don't think you get half of a D500 performance for that money. I recently paid $760 for a boxed D7500 with 22000 clicks, a nikon 35mm f1.8 lens and a sigma 17-70 DC macro. For the same amount i could get a beater D500 with no lens and not even a flash and that's just not a good deal no matter how look at it. From a money perspective the D7500 is a better camera precisely because people think it's a inferior product, when it's not. I never had a camera with dual card slots and i have never lost images because of a faulty memory card, arguments like that are just gibberish.

[@Robert-Bishop]

It depends on what you're photographing and how you use the camera. For landscapes the two cameras will produce more or less identical performance and results. A wildlife photographer would find the focussing system of the D500 far superior though. Similarly, the dual card slot isn't going to benefit the average enthusiast, but a pro wedding photographer can't afford to not have a backup. Thanks for watching.

[@maryk6407]

Definitely useful. Good info on the important differences. I’m still a fan girl of the D7500, but some of those little bells & whistles on the D500 are tempting. Thanks!

[@Robert-Bishop]

Thanks Mary. Yeah, the D7500 is still fantastic. It was just missing that tiny bit of focusing accuracy for me, and that's why I took the opportunity to upgrade. I really will miss the D7500 though! Thanks for watching. 😀

[@peepingtube7]

I don't hear lot about DX AF-P 70-300 but I love it. It is light weight, gives sharp images in good light and nice background blur.

[@Robert-Bishop]

Its size and weight is certainly a plus point - and it focusses pretty fast, but I find the optics hit and miss. Like you said, it is capable of sharp results, but I don't find it consistent at all focal lengths. Not great in low light either.

[@peepingtube7]

@@Robert-Bishop Most of the time I use this lens at 300mm with D3400 & D7500. I miss focus on birds sometimes it focuses on leafs and branches, I think I also need to improve my technique. I didn't try with D500. It is very good to use for videos it doesn't make sound while changing mm/zooming, the manual focus ring is buttery smooth.

[@RauriBarron]

Very good practical and thorough review, good to share your insights on these. The D500 does seem to have a few pros that I can understand suit your shooting. Great advice for buyers on "if you can afford the D7500 new consider the D500 2nd hand" it's a good point! you can often great some great camera 2nd and in mint conditions for the same as new.

[@Robert-Bishop]

Cheers mate. Yeah, a lot of good deals out there, especially on DSLRs, now that a lot of people are migrating to mirrorless. Thanks for watching mate. 😀

[@LetsClickPhotography]

I'm sure we've shared this sentiment before, but these days with cameras it hardly ever comes down to image quality any more - all about the little features and 'ease of life' stuff that makes or breaks the deal. One thing that frustrates me though (with all manufacturers this is) is the use of two different types of cards used in one camera body. It's great to have the faster write speeds but if you shoot redundant then just it gets hampered by the slower card anyway making it useless. Good review mate - made for great comparisons having the same lens on both bodies.

[@Robert-Bishop]

Yeah, I'm in two minds about the cards. If you're only using one card, then I suppose it gives the option of using SD should you not own XQD. But yeah, if you're going to be using two cards, you lose the speed benefit. I think I might have a gear acquisition problem though because now I want a Z9. 😂

[@LetsClickPhotography]

@@Robert-Bishop haha I just watched Nigel Danson photographing his dogs with the Z9.....almost made me want one - looks some camera - for some serious money

[@kazarian619]

Hi Robert. In a few months I'll be graduating from college and pursuing a career as a photographer. At the moment I'm shooting with a D3300(for budget resasons). And while the D3300 has worked out for my photography classes, I know when It comes to professional work I'll need an upgrade. At the moment I'm looking to spend under $1700. And at the moment with that budget my choices are: Nikon D750 Nikon D610 Nikon D500 And the Nikon F5. The option are all nikon because I'm very familiar with the brand and already have some equipment that can be re-use with either of these. While some friends have suggested the Z5(just because it's newer) that camera has limited lenses available and they are also very expensive. On the other hand nikon F mount provides a much larger selection to choose from at a more reasonable price. Right now I'm considering the D500 because of the built quality, features and because I hear it's also backed by the same focusing system as the D5 which is one of Nikon's flagship cameras. And since it's also a cropped sensor I can use the lenses I have at the moment and save money to buy others down the line. Sorry for the rant, but I just needed to explain so that hopefully you can guide me in the right direction. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you and I hope you're having a wonderful day.

[@Robert-Bishop]

Hey there, great that you'll be graduating soon. That depends. What kind of photography do you plan to be doing with the camera?

[@kazarian619]

@@Robert-Bishop I'm assuming a little bit if everything, but primarily personal work such as weddings, birthdays and so on.

[@Robert-Bishop]

@@kazarian619 From the options you listed, (and if it were to be my only camera) I would go for the D750. If you're absolutely sure you want to stick with crop-sensor, then the D500 is absolutely a fantastic camera, you can get great results with it in any genre, but it excels at sports and wildlife. I picked the D750 out though, because I started out with crop-sensor cameras and within a year wanted to go full frame! I mainly just use the D500 for the increased field of view when photographing birds etc. The D750 is also a very, very good camera. Perhaps not quite the same build quality at the D500 or D5, but pretty close, and it's more than good enough to be your main camera for professional work. Also, don't forget, if you were to go with the mirrorless option, you can still use all AF-S and AF-P F-mount lenses via the FTZ adaptor. So not sure if that has helped, or just given you more food for thought! At the end of the day, either the D500 or D750 are going to give you great results. But if I were only choosing and using one camera, the D750 would just win it, for me.

[@kazarian619]

@@Robert-Bishop thank you for the help. 😄😄

[@dangerspouse4741]

Well done on this comparison. It was very interesting to me as I recently upgraded to a D500 from my D5500. Some of the advantages you listed for the D7500 also apply to the D5500: the 5500 is smaller, lighter, loads cheaper, has a pop up fill flash, and the picture quality in good light does not suffer much by comparison (it does in low light). Plus it has a full articulated Live View screen, and full touch screen capabilities, including for menu scrolling. The D500 is the overall far superior camera of course, especially for moving subjects, but I still kept my D5500. Its small size and light weight actually make it my preferred street photography camera when mounted to a small prime lens. And I'm almost embarrassed to admit how much I like, and use, that articulated back screen. It's the one thing I really, really wish Nikon had carried over to the D500. Thank you again for this vid, it was quite enjoyable.

[@Robert-Bishop]

That's great, thanks for sharing that. I haven't used the D5500 personally, but I've often been envious of that fully articulating screen. I think the new Z9 also has it, but I have no idea why they didn't include the feature on other recent models, such as the Z6, Z7 etc. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@7Andy77]

I'm about to switch from D300 that got me started into photography(love this camera very much). D500 is very tempting because it's basically D300 on heavy steroids, but the price seems too high for my amateur needs.

[@MarcoACasco]

The D500: no U1 and U2 instant recall ...no built in flash (comes in handy when in a hurry). Forgot to mention those important features. The D7500 does have that.

[@pakko7416]

Excellent ballanced and fair comparison!!!

[@Robert-Bishop]

Thanks for watching. 😊

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Good video and congratulations on the upgrade.

[@Robert-Bishop]

Thanks very much Ricky. 😊

[@WarriorsPhoto]

@@Robert-Bishop You’re welcome.

[@uvaiskomath]

I had poor results with z6ii + ftz + 200 500 5.6 I wanted an apsc camera and looked for d500, used ones were swlling for 1600$ I then looked for a d7500 and saw it selling for 600$, bought it right away and happy with results

[@Robert-Bishop]

That's great - if it works for you, that's the main thing. For me, when photographing moving subjects, I found the D7500 was hitting focus about 90% of the time, which is good, but I wanted that extra 10%! I'm sure you'll love using your D7500 though and will get great results. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@bertonedes]

I had my finger on a trigger to buy a Z5, then i changed my mind, and now i'm siriously considernig a D7500. With a good lens, it can be really near the FF quality.

[@paulcookphotography]

Great comparison mate. The D500 looks like a fab camera, but the D7500 has served you well for quite a while. Some great images from both cameras in this one, I especially liked the duck (mallard?) image at the end of the video. Great stuff as always mate! Hope you had a great weekend and all is well there!

[@Robert-Bishop]

Cheers Paul. Yeah, the D7500 has been a great little camera for me - the D500 just edges in front for the reasons I mention in the video. The focusing was the big one for me though - there were too many times I missed what could have been a great shot because the D7500 didn't lock on. So far I haven't had that with the D500 - so really happy so far. Thanks for watching mate - always appreciated. 😀

[@dakmandotcom6682]

The drop down eyepiece blind is to eliminate stray light while doing long exposures......

[@Robert-Bishop]

Yes, correct. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@motaztawfik]

Comprehensive and clear review, thanks. I have that lens and I use it on my D7200... I love how sharp that lens is. I am very happy with the D7200 but I am starting to need 4K videos. The D500 looks like it will be the one I go for. It's mainly because of the double card slot and faster burst rate. You have a new subscriber.

[@Robert-Bishop]

Thanks a lot Motaz, I appreciate that. The D500 is definitely worth it, if your budget covers it and you don't mind the sightly bigger size.

[@JeremyPayne]

Great comparison Robert, i had the D7000 it was my second camera after the D5000 and i loved that camera kind of wish I still kept it.

[@Robert-Bishop]

Cheers Jeremy. Yeah, I still haven't sold the D7500. Finding it hard! 😂

[@tonymckeage1028]

Great Video, As I'm sure you know, I'm a Canon Shooter and very unlikely to change, the only area my current gear is deficient in is 4 k > 50 frame/sec, My ultimate goal is an R5, but Its out of my price range and I'm going to wait until they start to come up second hand. The main thing that keeps me in the Canon eco system is the collection of L series lens I own which spans from 16 mm - 400 mm with 3 zooms and a 2 x extender, plus my 300 mm f4 can go out to 600 mm with the 2x extender. If i changed to the R5 I would by the 24-200mm and use my L lens with the adapter. Great camera comparison, thanks for sharing

[@Robert-Bishop]

The R5 does seem fantastic. If I were to go back to Canon, I would probably choose that camera too. But, yes, as you say, a bit pricey! You already get great images though, so perhaps no need to upgrade! Thanks for watching Tony. 😊

[@tonymckeage1028]

@@Robert-Bishop Yes it's my dream Camera. and I understand that external recording can overcome the over heating issues

[@skiray1960]

Nice review.. I have had both cameras. I traded in my D7500 after about 1.5 years and got a D500 (kind of like you) a couple of months ago. Honestly I haven't seen a difference yet but still learning the D500. D7500 is an excellent camera. I think lenses have had more impact. I shoot both 300mm f4 PF and 200-500 f5.6. Haven't tried the prime on the D500 yet but it is a tad sharper on my D7500. Didn't have the zoom when I had the D7500 so only shot that with the 300 + 1.4 TC. That's my next set up on the D500. I mostly do BIF with this camera. I wrote a comment with link to some sample pictures with both twice and got deleted someshow so this is my last attempt here... happy shooting.

[@Robert-Bishop]

Hi Ray, I absolutely agree that lenses have a big impact. That 70-300 is capable of good images, but can't keep up with something like the 300mm f4 P4. Unfortunately I couldn't afford two of those for the comparison! 😂 Sounds like you've got a great setup. I've turned off the ability to leave links in comments as I get lots of spam posts otherwise. If you'd like to send the link via email though, I'd love to take a look. 😊

[@skiray1960]

@@Robert-Bishop sure.. thank you for the reply. I will send you the links.

[@robertdavis1255]

Thanks for sharing... great comparison on cameras & I agree that the extra cost is worth the wait..I just love Nikon gear as they make great cameras & lenses... cheers from Australia 😀

[@SandraJsAdventuresOutdoors]

Very good comparison, great information and photos also. Thank you, I have the 7500, and sure enjoy using it. 😊

[@Robert-Bishop]

Thanks Sandra. I really am going to miss the D7500 when it goes, because it has been fantastic. There's just no reason to keep it now though, as the D500 is all the same, with better focusing and burst rate. The D7500 is still extremely capable though.

[@pleclere]

In this mirrorless age, I'm thinking of buying the D7500. I am also considering the D500, but the weight is more and I'm not a dedicated wildlife photographer but rather carry my camera with me in town for street photography. Based on the images you showed, the D7500 should be fine. I know, mirrorless are the future, but I find them too much computer. You opinion?

[@Robert-Bishop]

I personally think that overall, mirrorless cameras are better. But it's a very personal choice and if you prefer the optical viewfinder, I would say go with a DSLR. You can still capture fantastic images. Also the D7500 is fairly small for a DSLR, so mirrorless doesn't have a huge advantage there. DSLR are generally cheaper too! Thanks for watching. 😊

[@blackmamba3427]

D7500 an amazing camera 📷

[@Robert-Bishop]

Absolutely agree. 😊

[@hikingff77]

Great video, I'm curious though how he's bundled up for winter and there's people on the lake. Crazy.

[@GlenGassaway]

VERY good review! Seems like to took quite a bit of work to make it. Thanks!!

[@Robert-Bishop]

Thanks Glen - the videos certainly do take a lot of time and effort, so thanks very much for watching and recognising that. 😊

[@nickreid5939]

I prefer the dynamic range of the D 7500

[@Robert-Bishop]

They should be identical Nick, but there are a lot of benefits to the D7500 . Both great cameras. 😊

[@paulkennedycreativemedia]

Top comparison. The only cameras I used are my a7iii and D7000 as I’m sure you know but i do think using a DSLR camera today is ok.

[@Robert-Bishop]

Cheers Paul. Out of interest, which one of those cameras do you find the best to use from an ergonomics point of view?

[@CurlyMJM]

Nice review Robert! What mode was used, I noticed the shutter speed was higher in a couple of the D500 shots? I broke out my D7000 recently and quickly remembered why I haven’t used it in awhile, poor autofocusing, low light, etc…. Been researching an upgrade for a week now. Decided to wait till today to see if the new FTZ 2 adapter would add autofocus for AF lenses, it does not :(. So, I am back looking at dslr’s since I have nice FX 2.8 AF lenses. I can get a mint condition D7500 for an awesome price. But, I am leaning towards paying more for the D500 . I think the better autofocus, viewfinder and higher frame rate is worth it for air shows and sports. Very intrigued with the mirror less models. Will eventually get an FX one at some point.

[@Robert-Bishop]

Thanks Mark. I was using aperture priority mode, so where the D500 had slightly different shutter speeds, I would imagine it was just down to changing light conditions. I think you would definitely benefit from going with the D500 for air shows. The focusing is just so much better for fast moving subjects. That said, the D7500 is by no means bad - just depends if you want that little bit more, for a bit more money. If you did fancy going down the FX mirrorless route - the Z9 looks fairly amazing! 😁

[@CurlyMJM]

@@Robert-Bishop Retired and not a pro, so no Z9 for me. May grab a used Z50 to play with to see if I want to go down the mirror less road which will mean investing in new lenses since I will lose autofocus with my AF lenses.

[@sanybalkanaciairsoft3253]

As i have it in my head. -D7500- The D7500 has the same Senosor as the D500, with maybe some tiny differences. AF Module from the D4 Expeed 5 Prozessor 0.94x Viewefinder Only UHS-I Build in Flash NO Illuminated Buttons NO Officialy batterygrip 8fps Buffer Raw 50 Intergrated Screw Motor for some older Lenses And there was something with some older lenses that didn´t work with the D7500 but can´t remember it exactly. -D500- AF Module from the D5 Expeed 5 Prozessor 1.0x Viewefinder 1 XQD 1 UHS-I/UHS-II (CFexpress Type B with firmware update) NO built in Flash Illuminated Buttons Officialy Batterygrip 10fps Buffer Raw 200 depending on the Memory card you use (around 35 pics with a standart slow a** sd card) Intergrated Screw Motor for some older Lenses I had a D5300 for 2 - 3 years, used it mostly for Zoos and Wildlife photography with the Sigma 150-600mm C. It´s a solid combo but with 5fps and a medicore AF it was Deemed to be replaced some day. When i had the money, i was sitting inbetween the D7500 and D500. I looked trough a lot of reviews, textes and at the end i bought the D500 for 1500€, the D7500 was at 900€ something like that. I choose the D500 over the D7500 because its supperior in almost everything and the price difference was for me not that much, but after i got my D500 after something like 2 months some of the local shops had the D7500 with coupons at a price of 689€, if the D7500 had that price at the time of buying i would have gone with the D7500. The D500 doesn´t have any opponent at it´s price perfomance. In the end both will do simmillary, with the D500 being a notch or two ahead of the D7500 depending on the Lens, and shooter. Would i buy a new D500 or D7500 in 20222, nope, would i buy them used in 2022, it depends how much would they cost. I would now go with the z50, it isn´t even close to the D500 but the z50 is more of a mirrorles D7500 but lighter and with the Z Mount. Everyone need to decide for them selfs what they gona buy. Finger Crossed that Nikon makes a Z500 in the Future.

[@Robert-Bishop]

I agree, I wouldn't buy them new, but with more and more people moving over to mirrorless there are some great second hand bargains around with these DSLRs. I did consider the Z50, but it's not the same standard as the D500. I would love it if they did for mirrorless what they did with the D5 to D500. So a crop sensor version of the Z9 without the battery grip. A Z90 perhaps.

[@franshansen786]

Really enjoyed the informative video. In your earlier video on the 7500 you pointed to the inferior AF system using the liveview feature. Was this improved on the 500? Thx

[@Robert-Bishop]

Thanks Frans. I haven't tested this yet actually, but the D500 was released before the D7500, so I assume it would be the same. I think it was only after developing the focusing on their newer mirrorless cameras that they brought that over into Liveview with the newer DSLRs. I think the 780 benefits from this tech.

[@paganphil100]

Frans Hansen: The D500 has the same focussing system as its "big brother", the D5.....i.e. excellent 🙂

[@yasirhidayat1331]

This amazing videos❤ I have questions for you about nikon D750 and D7500 and D500, what the best low light performance? Thanks a lot of

[@Robert-Bishop]

The D750 is going to perform the best, being full frame. Between the D7500 and D500, you shouldn't notice much difference, as they are almost the same when it comes to image sensor and quality etc. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@yasirhidayat1331]

@Robert-Bishop it's the big information for me, thanks a lot of. Cheers from Indonesia

[@AndrewWaltonPhotography]

Good review Robert. Image quality was pretty identical on both cameras. Does either camera have a tilt screen? Oh and will next week's video be D500 v Z7i 🙂?

[@peepingtube7]

Both have tilt touch screen, D7500 has few more touch options.

[@AndrewWaltonPhotography]

@@peepingtube7 Thanks👍

[@Robert-Bishop]

Yeah, as peepingtube said - they both have the tilt screens. Neither are fully articulated though. I wish they would be! Definitely might do a D500 VS Z7 comparison. I don't think the Z7 is designed for action, but does have the superior tech, so would be really interesting to see how they compare. Thanks for watching mate. 😀

[@ChristopherOfEarth]

Thank you sir!! Exactly what I needed to know.

[@Robert-Bishop]

Great, I'm really glad it was useful Chris. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@gilmartinez5965]

Good review. We appreciate it.

[@Robert-Bishop]

Thanks for watching! 😀

[@Audimann]

Have both and image quality is almost the same. Only thing is that the D7500 sometimes feels a bit to small when heavy glass is attached. And for my taste they should remove all this scenery modes on the mode dial and the full automatic green mode. But yeah I just try to ignore it😄

[@Robert-Bishop]

Yeah, I've never used those modes - I guess they might be useful for some people though. I never used the pop up flash either. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@newsreel493namics]

Firmware upgrade for the D500: to enable the use of the newer CF Express cards? Yes?

[@Robert-Bishop]

Hi Patrick, support for CFexpress cards (Type B) was added in Firmware version 1.30. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@adyton]

Thank you for this video. What about video performance comparison? Esp. using both cameras as a 4K/30p KZbin camera in an office situation?

[@Robert-Bishop]

Ironically, for a KZbinr, I'm not that interested in video. I never film at 4k because it takes up too much file space. I used to use the D7500 to record video at 1080p and that looked pretty good, but that's about all I can tell you, I'm afraid. I've never even used the video function on my D500! 😂 Thanks for watching.

[@abe3802]

I have both for birds and use them both. See no different in iq becuase it is the same sensor. I use the D500 when I need more speed, better auto focus and not so noisy shutter sound. But the D7500 works quite well for birds in flight to.

[@Robert-Bishop]

Great! Why did you choose to keep the D7500 after getting the D500? I'm still trying to decide whether to sell mine or not. Mainly for nostalgic reasons though. 😊

[@abe3802]

@@Robert-Bishop I have always had two camera bodies. One for back up. Never travel without a back up camera (or lens). I started with the D7500 when I moved from Pentax 2019 (yes, you read right!) and after a couple of months, I could buy a used D500. No need to sell the D7500 because the sensor is the same and then give the same iq. No budget yet for a mirror less.

[@davidhanson3345]

Your AF-P lens is not my choice. The only DX lens I have is f 1.8 35mm. I have the 200-500 Nikkor lens. My backup camera is a D7200. A great camera in itself. In my opinion. I am retired with a fixed income. I feel I have done as well as I can with the money I have. Nice production.

[@Robert-Bishop]

The 200-500 is a great lens. My main telephoto is a Sigma 150-600, but I still use the 70-300 DX lens from time to time just because it's so small and light. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@artistry-lifeart9721]

Great comparison ! Nice tips !thanks for sharing friend !! full support 🙂 I am glad to join your amazing channel 👏🔔

[@Robert-Bishop]

Much appreciated - thanks for watching. 😊

[@destinyrobinson7859]

I want to get back into shooting rodeo sports- however with this- comes indoor arenas or even shooting at night in a low light sourced area shooting action with no flash- Does the D500 shoot well in low lit spaces- what lens would be best to pair for this situation. I used to have the d3500 with the lens you are using in this video and My pictures from back at the alleyway in the daylight were awesome given the camera in use. But in the indoor pens or low lit outdoor pens, I couldn't get my camera to focus on both the horse and the rider, It would focus on one or the other or if it focused on both, then the horse's feet would be blurry.

[@Robert-Bishop]

Rodeo photography isn't something I'm familiar with, but I'm presuming you're a fair distance away from the action? Needing a fast shutter speed, shooting at distance and in low light is about as much of a challenge as you can get when it comes to photography! In general a full frame camera will cope better with low light, but if you definitely want a crop sensor camera, even in 2023, there isn't a better Nikon option than the D500. As for lenses, again it will depend on whether you need a lot of reach or not, but you also need the widest maximum aperture you can get. Are you shooting handheld or on a tripod/monopod? If it's handheld, then you also need a lens that doesn't weigh as much as the horses. I recently got a Nikkor 300mm F4 PF VR lens (I've got a video on it) and that could be a good option if you're happy to do without zoom. If you don't need as much as 300mm, then perhaps a 70-200mm 2.8 would be a good option (you can always use the TC-14E teleconvertor to turn it into a 98-280mm f4). As for the horse and/or rider being out of focus, it's a combination of your aperture, focal length and distance from your subject. It sounds like you need more depth of field, which would need you to either use a narrower aperture (bigger f number), shorter focal length or move a bit further away from your subject (or a combination of these - perhaps a wider aperture but from further away). But you're limited because of the lowlight conditions, so this might not be possible - like I said, it's a big challenge! You're most likely going to need to crank your ISO very high - which will give you noise in your image. Maybe think about using some denoise software like PureRaw or Topaz. Hopefully this isn't too much of a ramble and helps a bit!

[@bvista58]

thank you for your comparison....I am still holding on to my D7200 for birds...might go for the D500 one day...

[@Robert-Bishop]

The D7200 is such a good camera - I never had one, but I know people who do and are still using them and getting great results today. I like that the D7200 has two card slots, not sure why they removed one with the D7500. Thanks for watching. 😀

[@Hansinho10]

@@Robert-Bishop I think they removed the card slot on the D7500 to have a bigger gap to the D500. If the difference between them is too small, nobody would buy the D500 anymore.

[@dougpotosky4102]

Thanks!

[@Robert-Bishop]

Thanks for watching. 😊

[@michaelsmith697]

It seems the D500 photos are slightly brighter, clearer and sharper.

[@Robert-Bishop]

In theory the quality should be the same, as it's the same sensor. Perhaps the superior auto focus is capturing a more accurately focused image though.

[@leeziezhu9694]

Hi.. a very good review for me as i am looking between d500 and d7500 in this year. Just a quick question to help me in making decision. Between a new D7500 body (with warranty) and used D500 (no warranty) with sc about 10k, which one would you choose? Considering the price are almost the same. Pls advise.

[@Robert-Bishop]

Thanks. That very much comes down to personal preference, but I would choose the D500 without warranty. If it's in decent condition, it's very unlikely to fail on you anytime soon. I think the shutter count lifespan is rated up to about 200k.

[@leeziezhu9694]

@@Robert-Bishop thank you very much. Yes, i am thinking about d500 over d7500 too. Just need some input to convince myself 😀

[@jeycoelho]

I need some help again: I just bought a semi new D7500 (less than 3k shots) and everything was fine. Now sometimes when I turn it on the screen doesn’t show the main settings and it doesn’t show quickly the picture taken (even when the setting on). All the other options work properly on the screen. I turn it off and on around 4 times and it goes back to normal, but soon it starts showing the same problem. I already updated the firmware and restored the original settings…

[@gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548]

How much do you want for the D7500? and what condition is it in? I might be interested in buying it. I only do portraits and landscape so fine for me and my daughter (she only has a D3100). I'm in the UK.

[@Robert-Bishop]

Thanks for the interest. I actually think I'm going to hang on to it, just as a back up. It's a great camera - I certainly can recommend getting one. 😊

[@MArk-yn4sp]

The D500 came out in Jan 2016. How long before Nikon announces "We don't support the D500 anymore"?

[@Robert-Bishop]

Who knows. I know people who are using cameras much older than the D500 though! 😊

[@aristarinsv]

Thanks! Are there any differences and peculiarities in shooting video with these cameras?

[@Robert-Bishop]

To be honest, I left video functions out of this video because I rarely use them (ironic for a content creator in KZbin, I know!) From my limited experience, they seem to operate identically, but I'll leave it for others, who might be more experienced with video to answer this one. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@duncanmacleod8066]

Gracias por el video

[@Robert-Bishop]

Thanks for watching. 😊

[@ButtudamachanelBtdsUb1]

Tanks for sharing ❤️❤️

[@Robert-Bishop]

Thanks for watching. 😊

[@liselottefrejdig1112]

Excuse me, but what is the music? (In the beginning)

[@hiyadhar9586]

Very good

[@Robert-Bishop]

Thanks. 😊

[@bishwajitkumar9614]

Can I get d7500 , I love this but how much more time I can use this camera Some people saying it’s picture quality down after some time

[@Robert-Bishop]

The D7500 is a very well made camera, it should last for years and years. I haven't heard any stories about the picture quality. Go for it, I say!

[@leeroller193]

So what is the guy filming you shooting with?

[@Robert-Bishop]

Not a guy, but I think we were using a Sony ZV-1 at that time. 😊

[@ukowa]

GJ!

[@andrewgynn4502]

can you help with a good all in one lens for both the d7500 and the d500 that will be sharp thank you .

[@Robert-Bishop]

That's a big question Andrew! 😁 It depends on a lot of things, such as what you want to shoot, how much weight you are willing to carry and what kind of focal lengths you prefer. My favourite DX lens is the Nikkor 17-55mm 2.8. it's very sharp, built like a tank, but is quite heavy. If you're wanting a good all rounder, that will cover a range of distances and doesn't weigh a ton, I'd consider either the 18-300mm or 18-140mm DX lenses. Not quite as sharp as the 17-55, but hold their own and are very versatile. 😊

[@bestmayatours]

But the price is a big difference D500 is waaay more expensive.

[@Robert-Bishop]

That's true, but there are a lot of really good used deals that make the D500 a bit more affordable. 😊

[@shadyninja1]

Why did you use ISO 2000 in broad daylight

[@Robert-Bishop]

Just to get the shutter speed that I needed. At a minimum, the denominator in your shutter speed should be equal to your focal length when shooting handheld. I like to go a bit more than that. So in the case of the first image, ISO 2000 was giving me a shutter speed of 1/500 at 300mm.

[@shadyninja1]

@@Robert-Bishop ok. I'll try it Where your pics grainy

[@Robert-Bishop]

@@shadyninja1 These two cameras handle high ISO fairly well, so I can usually go up to about 6400 without significant problems. Also, you tend to get poorer image quality from high ISO in low light situations. You can get surprisingly good results when it's brighter. More recently I've also been using DxO pureRaw to process images taken at a high ISO. It does a fairly good job of cleaning them up.

[@fenlandwildlifeclips]

Does the D500 have programmable mods?

[@Robert-Bishop]

Hey, I'm not 100% sure what you mean. Do you mean programmable buttons for different modes?

[@fenlandwildlifeclips]

@@Robert-Bishop Yes like the D7500 has 😊 I rely on them a lot. I have one set up for in flight (ideal conditions) & one for still shots.

[@Robert-Bishop]

@@fenlandwildlifeclips Yes, absolutely you can customise the buttons. The D500 also allows you to store 4 different variations of customisations, so you can create different setups and switch between them.

[@fenlandwildlifeclips]

@@Robert-Bishop Thank you 😊

[@martinXY]

*Z9 enters the room

[@Robert-Bishop]

Good call Martin. It looks fantastic. I would just like to see a crop sensor equivalent at some point.

[@martinXY]

@@Robert-Bishop That would be awesome. And somewhat affordable :-)