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| Model Name: | Nikon D500 |
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D300S
D300S vs D500 |
| Successor: | |
| General | |
| Model Number: | D500 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1999.95 |
| Street Price: | $1,598.45 |
| Date Available: | 2016-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
30.2 oz
(856 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.8 x
4.5 x
3.2 in. (147 x 115 x 81 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 20.9 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.22 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 83 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.0 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,324 |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
5568 x 3712
(20.7 MP,
3:2), 4176 x 2784 (11.6 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3200 x 2136 (6.8 MP, 3:2), 2128 x 1424 (3.0 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.2 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F |
| Lens: | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | |
| Focal Length (actual): | |
| Zoom Ratio: | |
| Aperture Range: | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: | |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Filter Thread: | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | OVF: Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection fine-tuning, and 153 focus points (including 99 cross-type sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35 cross-type sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection; ; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x magnification (~0.67x 35mm eq.), 16mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.67x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.00x |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 2,359,000 dots (589,750 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | 51200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to Lo-1 ISO 50 to Hi-5 ISO 1,638,400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto (3 types), Cloudy, Shade, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Kelvin Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K), Preset manual (up to 6); Fine tuning available. |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E, and D lenses), color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); Center-weighted (weight of approximately 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10, or 13mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 8-mm circle); Spot: meters circle with diameter of about 3.5mm (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used); Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | N/A |
| Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | No |
| Flash Modes: | Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC-sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | XQD / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-II |
| Other Memory: | Dual slots, XQD+SD |
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional: wired or wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Type-C Mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, 10-pin Remote Terminal, PC Sync |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.2 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 200 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.2 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 200 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.2 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 27 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.17 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.103 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.049 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.049 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | |
| Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1240 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | 50 minutes |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D17 battery grip |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | ViewNX-i, ViewNX-Movie Editor, Capture NX-D, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 downloads |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 7/8/10, Mac OS X 10.9.5-10.11.5 |
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