Nikon D500

Name: Nikon D500
Brand: Nikon
SKU: nikon-d500-1559
Rating: 4 (46 reviews)

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Brand	Nikon 2016
Model	1559
Released Year	2016
Type	DSLR Cameras
Series	D500
Color	Black
Compatible Mountings	Nikon F
Autofocus	Yes
Photo Sensor Resolution	20.9 MP
Video Resolution	4K UHD 2160p 1080p 2160p
Optical Zoom	1.5x
File Format	JPEG Raw TIFF RAW MPEG-4
Status	Active

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Overview

The Nikon D500 is a high-performance digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera introduced in 2016, designed for advanced photographers. Featuring a 20.9-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter, it delivers sharp and high-quality images. It is equipped with the EXPEED 5 image processor enabling fast processing speeds and excellent low-light performance. The camera supports 10 frames per second continuous shooting and 153-point autofocus system, which includes 99 cross-type sensors for precise subject tracking. The D500 offers 4K UHD video recording at 30 frames per second, combined with advanced noise reduction capabilities. It also incorporates a rugged, weather-sealed magnesium alloy body ensuring durability in demanding conditions.

Specifications

Age Range Description	Adult
Built-In Media	Camera Body Only Battery Charger Tripod Lens Cap Battery HDMI Cable Body Cap USB Cable
Are Batteries Included	Yes No
Remote Included	No
Series Number	1559 500
Global Trade Identification Number	00018208015597
UPC	094148335483
Item Height	10
Manufacturer	Nikon
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	1 year coverage for parts, This warranty doesn't apply to the batteries and software driver that accompany this product, 1 year coverage for labor 1 year coverage for parts, This warranty doesn't apply to the batteries and software driver that accompany this product, 1 year coverage for labor 90 days limited warranty
Connectivity Technology	HDMI Bluetooth Wi-Fi USB Micro HDMI NFC
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth Wi-Fi NFC
Video Output	HDMI
Total USB 3.0 Ports	1
Total USB Ports	1
Total Video Out Ports	1 2
Shooting Modes	Aperture-priority (A), manual (M), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority (S) and movie Movie Night Manual Shutter Priority Sports Automatic Aperture Priority Program Landscape Macro Portrait Timelapse Programmed Auto Programmed auto with flexible program
Digital Scene Transition	True false
Digital-Still	Yes
Movie Mode	Yes
Image Capture Type	Stills & Video
Night vision	No
Compatible Mountings	Nikon F
Sensor Type	CMOS
Image stabilization	Optical VR Digital
Maximum Aperture	5.6 f
Expanded ISO Minimum	100 50
Photo Sensor Resolution	20.9 MP
Photo Sensor Size	APS-C 23.5 x 15.7 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm 23.6 x 15.6 mm DX-Format (23.6 x 15.6 mm)
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 to 30 seconds
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds 1/4000 seconds 0.000125 seconds
Form Factor	DSLR
Special Feature	Brightness Control Time Lapse Time-lapse Lightweight
Color	Black
Item Weight	760g
Video Resolution	4K UHD 2160p 1080p 2160p
Viewfinder	Optical Electronic lcd
Flash Modes	First-Curtain Sync Hi-Speed Sync Off Rear Curtain/Slow Sync Rear Sync Red-Eye Reduction Slow Sync Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction Auto On Slow Synch Rear Curtain Synch Fill Flash Red Eye Reduction Manual Automatic On/Fill Rear Curtain
Camera Flash	Hotshoe No Flash Built-In no flash
Skill Level	Professional
Specific Uses For Product	Photography Videography Travel Sports Landscape Low-Light sports photography wildlife photography landscape photography travel photography remote shooting
Compatible Devices	Computers Smartphones Tablets External Storage Devices Nikon F Devices with Wi-Fi Bluetooth NFC or HDMI Nikon F lenses
Continuous Shooting	1E+1 fps 10 fps
Aperture modes	F1.8-F22 Constant aperture of f/5.6 f/2.8-4 F2.8-F4.0 F5.6
Viewfinder Magnification	1.0x Optical [EST] 0.7x
Flash Sync Speed	1/250 Second 1/250 seconds 1/250 1/250 sec
Video Capture Format	4k MP4 AVI
Expanded ISO Maximum	51200
Battery Weight	77 Grams 3 Ounces 2.86 Ounces
Audio Output Type	Headphones internal
Battery Cell Type	Lithium Ion
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion, Lithium, Manufacturer specific
Aspect Ratio	3:2 4:3 16:9
File Format	JPEG Raw TIFF RAW MPEG-4
Effective Still Resolution	20.9 MP 15.59 MP
JPEG Quality Level	Basic Fine Normal
Supported Image Format	JPEG RAW TIFF RAW (.NEF)
Bit Depth	14 Bit 8 Bit
Total Still Resolution	2E+1 MP 15.59 MP 20.9 MP 20 MP
Maximum Focal Length	200 Millimeters 500 Millimeters 8E+1 Millimeters 16 Millimeters 80 35 Millimeters
Optical Zoom	1.5x
Lens Type	NO LENS Telephoto Not Included Wide Angle Standard Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Zoom	automatic Optical Zoom
Camera Lens	80 Mm An extreme telephoto zoom lens that offers a versatile focal length range and a constant maximum aperture of f/5.6. Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Lens: A versatile DX-format lens with a 5x zoom range, covering wide-angle to portrait-length perspectives. It features a constant f/2.8 aperture at the wide end, enabling excellent low light performance and depth of field control. The lens is equipped with Nikon's VR image stabilization for sharper images, especially useful in low light or when using slower shutter speeds. Its 17 elements in 13 groups construction ensures high optical quality. Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Lens: A versatile DX-format lens with a 5x zoom range, covering wide-angle to portrait-length perspectives. It features a constant f/2.8 aperture at the wide end, enabling excellent low light performance, and Vibration Reduction (VR) for sharp images when shooting handheld. The lens also incorporates ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass for minimized chromatic aberration and enhanced image quality. Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens: A versatile telephoto zoom lens with a 2.5x zoom range, covering 200-500mm. It features Vibration Reduction (VR) for up to 4.5 stops of image stabilization, ensuring sharp images even in low light conditions. The lens has a constant f/5.6 maximum aperture throughout its zoom range, providing consistent depth of field and low light performance. Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens: A telephoto zoom lens with a 200-500mm focal length range, Vibration Reduction for image stabilization, and an f/5.6 maximum aperture, ideal for low light and distant subjects. Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
Focal Length Description	35 Mm 16 millimeters
Digital Zoom	1 x
Metering Methods	3D Color Matrix Center-Weighted Average Highlight Weighted Spot 3D Color Matrix Metering Evaluative
Exposure Control	Manual Shutter Priority Automatic Program (P) Aperture Priority (Av or A) Shutter Priority (Tv or S) Manual (M) and Automatic (Auto) Program Aperture Priority
White Balance Settings	Auto Incandescent Daylight Color Temperature Fluorescent Cloudy Shade Flash torch
Self Timer	20 seconds
Screen Size	3.2in 3.2
Display Type	LCD
Dots Per Screen	2.36m 1.5 megadots 2 539 000
Display Fixture Type	tilting Tilting
Touch Screen Type	LCD Capacitive
Display Resolution Maximum	5568 x 3712 3840 x 2160 20.9 MP 8.3 MP
Has Color Screen	Yes
Flash Memory Type	Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD SDXC XQD
Memory Slots Available	2 1
Recording Capacity	30 minutes
Auto Focus Technology	Eye Detection Contrast Detection Phase Detection
Focus Features	autofocus Contrast Detection Autofocus Phase Detection Phase Detection Autofocus Phase Detection Autofocus (Continuous-Servo AF)
Autofocus Points	153
Focus Type	Auto Focus Manual Focus or Auto Focus Manual Focus Auto and Manual Focus Phase Detection
Focus Mode	Manual Focus (MF) Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) Single-Servo AF (AF-S) Automatic AF (AF-A)
Phase Detection Sensor Points	99
Autofocus	Yes
External-Memory Size	64 GB
Crop Mode	16:9 3:2 1.3x
Memory Storage Capacity	64 GB
Write Speed	60 MB/s 30 MB/s 10 fps 90 MB/s
Flash Memory Speed Class	UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) U3
Flash Memory UHS Speed Class	U3 UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) 3
Flash Memory Video Speed Class	V30 U3 30
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type	SD or SDHC or SDXC UHS-I SD UHS-III PCIe
Guide Number	31.6 (m ISO 100) 24/79 (ISO 100 m/ft)
Processor Description	expeed 5 EXPEED 5
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Supported Audio Format	MP3, WAV AAC MP3 WAV
Frame Rate	30 fps 24 FPS 30 FPS
Mount Type	Nikon F Bayonet
Maximum Image Size	6E+3 Pixels 3.84E+3 Pixels 20.9 MP
Minimum Focal Length	2E+2 Millimeters 16 Millimeters 17 Millimeters
Real Angle Of View	2.27 Degrees
Lens Correction Type	ED Chromatic Aberration Optical Image Stabilization
Number of Diaphragm Blades	7 9
Lens Construction	19 elements in 12 groups 17 elements (in 13 groups) 17
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1
MPN	1559 1559_edi6_5
EAN	0018208015597
GTIN	0018208015597
Model	D500 1559
Connectivity	USB, HDMI
Colour	Black
Features	1080p HD Video Recording, Audio Recording, 720p HD Video Recording, AE/FE Lock, AF Lock, 1080i HD Video Recording
Series	Nikon D
Type	Digital SLR DSLR Cameras
Maximum Resolution	20.9MP
Brand Colour	Black
Flash Memory Installed Size	64 GB
Audio Input	[POSSIBLY] HDMI or 3.5mm jack Microphone
Viewfinder Coverage Percentage	98
Photo Filter Thread Size	72 Millimeters
Photo Filter Size	72 Millimeters
Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum	64 GB
Minimum Aperture	4 5.6
Warranty Type	90 days limited warranty
Crop Factor	1.5
Battery Capacity	1.9E+3 Milliamp Hours
Microphone Technology	Condenser
Delay between shots	0.1 seconds
Shutter Type	Focal Plane Shutter
Long Exposure Shutter Mode	Bulb
Has Image Stabilization	No
Lens Mount	Nikon F
Audio Recording	Yes
Is Electric	No
Processor Count	1
Item Length	10
Item Width	10
FCCID	VPYLB1FS
Format	H.264
Maximum Magnification	N/A
Retail Packaging	Set
Seller Warranty	Import Model. 1 Year Warranty by Seller
Seller Warranty Coverage	Manufacturer defects same as manufacturer warranty

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FAQ

What type of sensor does the Nikon D500 have?

The Nikon D500 features a 20.9-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor without an optical low-pass filter, enhancing image sharpness and detail.

Does the Nikon D500 support 4K video recording?

Yes, the Nikon D500 supports 4K UHD video recording at up to 30 frames per second.

What is the autofocus system used in the D500?

It uses a 153-point autofocus system with 99 cross-type sensors, allowing highly accurate and fast subject tracking.

Is the Nikon D500 weather-sealed?

Yes, the camera has a rugged magnesium alloy body that is weather-sealed for protection against dust and moisture.

What is the continuous shooting speed of the Nikon D500?

The D500 supports continuous shooting at 10 frames per second with full autofocus and exposure tracking.

Which image processor is incorporated in the Nikon D500?

The Nikon D500 is powered by the EXPEED 5 image processor, improving speed and image quality.

Are there official PDF manuals and accessory lists available for the Nikon D500?

Yes, detailed PDF manuals, parts lists, and compatible accessories are available from Nikon and authorized distributors.

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