The D500 and D750 are designed for 2 different markets. Sports and wildlife the D500 is the better choice. You will get that extra reach with the 1.5 crop factor. For landscape and portraits it’s the D750 or any full frame camera. The 85mm lens for portraits is great, I love the compression and bokeh. The same lens on a crop sensor camera is 127mm…I need to stand 1 ½ times the distance from my subject now. I love my 20mm lens for landscapes, on a crop sensor it’s 30mm and many times I can’t step further back. I can go on and on with the plus and minus of both but again…..2 different cameras for 2 different uses.
Good point Tony! Each camera is designed for different shooting needs.... And both have excellent IQ... Differences in IQ have become negligible to the average, and even pro users.
It's easy to put it in those terms, but they seem a bit outdated. At ISO 3200 the D500 is NOT lagging behind when compared to the D750. The D500 does display more grain but color noise is well under control, moreover, the picture is NOT smudgy. With an APS-C sensor, I never shot over 1600 ISO and that was only when I really needed to, the results from the D500 at 3200 are extremely impressive. The D750 is not ahead by much if anything. Also, because it does not have a low pass filter a lot of the shots on the D500 are noticeably sharper than the D750. Lastly, you get a much more robust camera with the D500, better features, better construction, better ruggedness, hence, it is hard to say full frame is better with the release of the D500.
Ozren B I agree. The D750 does perform better, but from ISO 800 to 3200, it's only about a third of a stop and the D500 is a touch grainier but sharper than the D750. Color noise is negligible or less on both. At ISO 6400 that's when the D750 really shows off the 35mm sensor. However, I have never shot a wedding above ISO 1600 and that's my emergency setting, usually with flashes or strobes I don't go above ISO 800 so the fact that both these can do ISO 3200 and turn in a very acceptable and usable photograph make the D500 V D750 debate even bigger and as a photog and consumer, makes it harder to decide. Overall, however, you get more camera out of the D500 and that may be enough for some.
+floex831, D750 has over a stop of noise advantage over D500 at lower ISOs as well, both according to dpreview samples and dxomark. And a smaller sensor with lower resolution won't produce sharper images.. even if D500 had the same resolution as D750 it would require 1.5 times sharper lens just to break even. What is possible is that D500 has more aggressive default sharpening than D750.
Ozren B Oh and your link is set to fully lit, it selects the smallest image size available instead of the full image size. For a fair comparison, set it to low light results, drag the selected part of the image to a lower lit part because that where you're going to see the noise, and select FULL size image. because at the settings in your link, it doesn't give you the true results. When you click on FULL image, low light, and drag the selected part to a low lit area, you can clearly see that under stress the sensors perform very similarly. The D750 shows only about a third better of a stop better quality than the D500. Again this is from ISO 800 to ISO 3200, at 6400 the D750 crushes the D500 and below ISO 800, you're none the wiser. Even fully lit with the FULL image selected, the D750 is only marginally better. To make the decision even harder between these 2 cameras, the D500 is overall sharper at every ISO even if the D750 is a bit cleaner. This makes it even harder to decide which camera is best. With these results the only thing you're losing on is focal length at the wide end. As far as that whole DOF argument, if I showed you 2 photos one taken with a 35mm sensor and one with a crop sensor, I guarantee most people wouldn't be able to tell which is which. Hard to accept but the day of the 35mm sensor being much better is quickly coming to an end. Its all about preference now.
For my needs I will stick to a DX and choose the proper lens for the job at hand. There is more to a camera than the size of the sensor.... The D500 choice over a D750 would be a no brainer for me. I know how to make the proper lens choices to get the photos and look I want/need from the DX body. Who cares is it is not the same lens I would choose to use on FX for the same look? I don't. "Oh look at my FX body.... is that the kit lens attached? Yea, but I have an FX body, DX Sux!" I want the bragging rights on the photos I create, not on the body I carry. ;)
One of the reasons I can think of, that the D500 model’s images are sharper than from the D750… has to do with the D500 not having the Low-Pass Filter over its Sensor… so in this instance yes, Megapixels do not make very much difference between the two cameras if anything! However if the D500 (Cropped Sensor) was being compared to other Full-Frame Sensor models in their line-up Without that Low-Pass Filter, then this would be a different story! Its also down to Bokeh - (how much Background Blur) do you want in your Portrait Shots?! ... because with a Full-Frame body, you will get more of that from the Fast Lenses (50mm f1.4/1.8) for example, than on a Cropped Sensor camera! So it really comes down to what kind of photography you want to do!
Well, I'm no professional but being that in the last 7 months I've spent enough money on bodies (enough to buy a D4s) for not doing my research before purchasing. I found myself in this dilemma myself. This time i did the research and chose to buy the D750. I know that the 2 DX cameras i purchased before the D750 could never compare to the D500, (D3300 & D5500) but it gave me a sense of what to look for in what I will be using my cameras for. Just for the record, The D5500 is not a bad DX camera. Might not have the speed or focus points, but the touch screen is 10x better than the D500. LOL. But with some very good & expensive glass on the 2 cameras I use the most (D750 D5500) I've learned that every camera has its purpose. I am happy with my choices as the both serve my purpose so as to say for anyone who is stuck with this dilemma, think of your purpose & how is it going to benefit you & your art. As for me, since i already had 2 DX cameras, i preferred my 3rd to be FX. PS. The quality of photos from the D750 are flawless.
D500 all the way for me. Coming from the D5100, it's a HUGE upgrade. It will be everything I need and then some. Can't wait for your in-depth review. Thanks for the share +Eric Rossi
D500. I was a full frame snob for a few years but have just added a Canon 80D to my bag. Handles colour noise better than my ageing 5D 3 and 6D. That said, full frame all the way for bokeh....weddings, portraits etc. All cameras have their strengths and weaknesses :)
Eric : The only thing that would make me jump on the D750 is the FX sensor . However sensor is not always everything. The D500 for the same price offer so much more: (Speed , handling , video , High ISO ,build quality just to name a few ) Nowadays Cropped sensor cameras have gone better and better overtime in such a way that today someone can comfortably do a pro shoot with a cropped sensor dslr and get amazing result . I know FX will always be FX though. That being said I think the D500 is the new swiss army knife of Nikon DX category and after watching your video and after checking here and there I am definitely going for the D500 which will be the perfect companion of my D810 ! Cheers ! PS: Guys don't get me wrong the D750 is the best value FX camera money can buy today, and I like it too !
Have both. If I had to chose only one it would be the D500. The last shoot I went on to Arches NP. I used both bodies. The D750 with a wide-angle lens ( a big advantage) and the D500 with normal to telephoto. I much prefer the button layout on the D500. especially the Iso use with one hand, while shooting. I do wish the live view focusing were better. The touch screen was way to sensitive. I swear I would just think shoot and it would fire - what happened to "touch". Other little things I like on the D500 - closing the view finder with a lever, Round VF doesn't fall off. Lit buttons, fast shutter release for hand-held HDR, etc. Things I miss form the D750 - User modes (U1 etc.) although there may be a menu solution to that haven't explored it yet. On camera flash, jury is out on that one. BTW also had a D7200 gave it to my wife and sold her D7100 rio help pay for the D500. All are great cameras. Being a wildlife shooter 10 f/s, with n buffer Wow
I had the same choice and went with the D750. I rented the D500 for piece of mind in my 2k purchase. The D750 had better detail and that is what sold me. The D500 focus is a lot better but for my shooting, the 750 was the winner. When it comes down to it for me, sharpness and detail rein supreme. They are both awesome cameras and it comes down to your purpose for what you are trying to capture. Enjoy you D500.
Only complaint i have for my D750 is the AA filter. otherwise it's a great FF camera. as now i only have FX lens i can't go back to 1.5 crop in zoom range and aperture. if Nikon does a D750s in coming year with D500 goodies then will be perfect.
Got some great comments so far. I have both and use both. I use the D500 the most because I primarily shoot birds and wildlife. After using the D500, I realized what I missed the most from the D300 and that was the controls. The controls and button layout of the D500 is far superior for my uses. It is so easy to adjust on the fly, in many cases with one hand, the D500 is more "Pro" because of the layout etc. The D750's layout is still very good and it gets a slight edge in high ISO. The focusing ability of the D500 is amazing. The D750 is no slouch. There something about the "look" of the image from the D750 that I love which I can't pinpoint. I like FX for wide-angle. If I could only have one? The D500 because that's what I do. Actually, you may like the D750 better. Though choice
Just swapped from a D4S to a D500, this is a brilliant camera, forget about DX and FX, I do a lot of motorsport and weddings, no one who looks at the pictures has complained since I switched !
I am a motorsport photographer as well, looking at both the D750 and the D500. I'm an on track photographer, so usually closer to the cars, do you still think the D500 would be the better choice in that situation?
I personally would go for the D750, which I currently have, due to the Larger sensor and much more usable ISO. For me and my level work the D750 is amazing at lowlight for concert photography, Portraits for shadow recovery and Landscape for the larger dynamic range for example. All in all it really depends on what you are using the camera for, I would not get lost in the "Spec War" as they are both great cameras for different levels of work, but do keep in mind the laws of physics in regards to the photons of light do not change in thus why Full Frame cameras will always provide cleaner images especially to high ISO. I love my D750 and this is my humble opinion :)
I purchased the Nikon D5500 this year my first DSLR. And I do want both the Nikon D750 and the Nikon D500 but I might buy the Nikon D750 first and then purchase the D500.
I've had D500 since the end of May 2016, and guess what I discovered last week? I can go in the menu bracketing/flash then click FP 1/250 and it will give you the function of HSS HIGH SPEED SYNC EVEN IF YOU HAVE A SPEEDLITE THAT DOESN'T OFFER HSS. This is Great with my Yongnuo YN575 EX
D500, since I'm primarily a sports shooter, it sounds as though it will give my D3s a run for the money. Had this come out when I bought the D3s used a couple years ago, I probably wouldn't have gone the FF route. I use a D7000 as my second body, keeping long glass on the DX and wide on the FX. I am seriously waiting to make sure there are no issues that pop up with the D500, and then it will be my next camera.
How do they feel when you hold it and use it? I am a DX shooter, D7000. Yes older camera but i am not making a lot $ shooting right now so no reason to upgrade. I shoot headshots, editorial and weddings here and there and nobody has ever complained except other photographers. With that said, I did headshots the other day for another photographer (serious hobbyists shooter) and he brought his D3s along. I shot about 50 frames with it and I love the way it feels and the sound of the shutter and all that good stuff. It feels like a brick, like a machine. It’s just feels like a more serious camera. That’s something I haven’t had since my F100 with vertical grip. Even my D200 feels better than the D7200 which is basically the same as the 7000. So for my next camera I am contemplating a D4 or maybe the D500 (which I haven’t held) or the D810. D850 too pricey for me. However I understand the D810 isn’t as fast at focusing.
They feel about the same actually. The grip is a little better on both and maybe even a bit lighter. My best advice is to either go to a local store if possible to get hands on and maybe even rent to see if you like the d500
I have a D750 and I love it.. would not change it for a D500. Now... would I buy a D500? YES!! Just waiting to see if anybody wants to trade a D500 for my D7100. lol I do shot professionally and would love the D500 with a D810. Doesn't hurt to dream.
The D750 is coming up to being 3 years old but even second hand D750s are still fetching well over £1,200 for just the bodies. People talk about the problems the camera has/had but that was with earlier models. Newer made D750s are trouble free as all the faults have been addressed in production. In a year or twos time how much will the D500 be worth? I Doubt if it'll hold its money like the D750. And will the D500 have its own set of problems in the future? They should of made it FX, then it would be the best camera available under £4,000 by a mile. Also it should of had 'Auto' mode like D750. I Like high end kit & bought the D750 because it had auto mode. I'm not a pro & never will be but want the best that I can afford & use. I Take photos in 'sport' mode of my football team, I dont want to be messing around with settings. The D750 does a great job with those!
Honestly, the D750 didnt have that many problems and if anything, firmware updates fixed most. Most cameras will actually hold their value, the D500 is an interesting camera at the price range but is selling well. It also comes down to lenses, for sports, the D500 is one of Nikons fastest cameras.
I got the d750, after my d7100 broke. I shoot mostly at iso100, so low light performance is nice, but not critical to me. On the d500, only thing I will miss is the pop-up flash. I do a lot of slave flash photos when hiking around, so the built in flash reduces bulk of using cables, triggers or a mounted master flash on camera, and all the extra batteries. I suppose I could get those flash-q triggers you reviewed, but will lose ttl and cls - not critical, but nice to have. When you review the d500, please elaborate on the viewfinder. The main reason I got full frame was for the larger and brighter view. Otherwise I would have just gotten another d7100. The view finder of full frame cameras make them a joy to use and is an important factor. As primarily a landscape/nature photographer who hikes a lot, Video, focus speed, wifi/bluetooh, shutter speed, touchscreen, and high iso performance, don't carry much weight in my decision. If the viewfinder on the d500 is pretty much the same as the d7100, then I will skip he d500. The ultimate landscape camera - the d810 was just a bit too bulky for me, so I will probably skip the successor to the d810 too. I think the d500 is the obvious sports shooter camera. I've had good luck with the d750 at hockey games, but based on other reviews, the d500 is going to be superior with it's low light, fast focus, fast shutter, and higher pixel density.
I love Nikons but the D750 I have has been back to Nikon 3 times I would take a big bet that the Nikon D500 made in Japan will be so much better that the D750.
Well that will be interesting to see if (and I do hope that Nikon have sorted out there manufacturing issues there), as I do love the company. but I am just so disappointed with my D750 I just now do not trust it on a job evan as a backup, So i normally go out with my D800e and my even old D700 both of which are just fantastic cameras. I suppose it just that I have had to meany issues with my D750 and got on looking at to meany review sites. Have a great day and keep clicking.
I photograph events, music, dancing, fashion, wildlife and landscape! the D500 is perfect for multi tasking!! a D750 will piss you off when the buffer chokes out at certain events! the AF system on the D500 (found on the D50) is SUPERIOR! plus if you do any night stuff, the light up buttons is so useful! and megapixels are SIZE! how big does people need to print?? the D500 is a bit sharper! minus that filter :) I'm wondering how many people here actually go out and photograph events etc??? instead of reading spec sheets at home! the D500 kicks ass on the move! and Snapbridge is a piece of crap :) as for light performance? get a nice SB flash! people complaining about lack of pop up on the D-500?? who wants to use them anyway for serious photograph? invest in a nice flash!!! its worth it :) im all over the place! for weddings, when you want to do those quick moving moments! like the groom carrying the bride and spinning around etc. the D500 will get that shot better :) not everything is still in photography :) D750 if your generally into still stuff and composing scenes! but if your on the move and busy! D500 will keep up with you
Gibson Weasel I disagree. The D750 a great all around camera and I find to be very good for action/sports. I shoot international/Olympic level showjumping and eventing competitions, high goal polo like the US Open, and top horse racing...all which move quickly. The fps is great capturing action, especially at night under lights or in crappy stadium indoor lighting and very clear images. If you need to "spray and pray" with more than 8 fps, you aren't a good photographer.
He probably IS a good photographer - he just happens to disagree with you! By-the-way, I have experience with the D500, D750 and D850 - for speed, action and precision the D500 Pi$$is all over the D750 - it does and , by the way - I am a good photographer. All the best now.
I just did a Imaging Resource Comparometer on the D500 and D750. I'm so confused! D500 is not only sharper but has better color reproduction. Could it be the Expeed 5 or lack of a low pass filter thats making the images sharper?
The D750 still has buffer (and not "no buffer"), just not performing as well as the D500. Moreover, the D750 has lot to offer compared to the D500 besides "f/s and buffer". Cheers.
Due to the lack of AA filter you can apply a lot more noise reduction on the D500 than you can with the D750, I know as I've tried both countless times. The un-edited RAW file of the D750 looks better, but the edited D500 RAW file is superior. There's a lot more to image quality than mere ISO performance.
They both give good quality images. Besides there is no perfect camera. Just put decent lens with your camera and enjoy either the D750 or D500 for the experience you choose to have with them and bring your own unique photography to the world. That is what I am doing with my D5500.
My opinion. If you're going to be doing mostly sports and flying birds get the d500, for everything else the d750 which you can get brand new for 400-500 dollars less and its an amazing camera. Go to flickr.com and search for the d500 and d750 groups, compare the pictures and decide which pictures you like better. I like the image quality on the d750 better however I will buy a d500 someday for sports and birds only.
Lekang Productions The Nikon D810 is already almost perfect. The Nikon D900 will have a new processor and the same autofocus of the D5. So, in the end... the difference is made by the lenses, not really by the new Camera. I save money to buy a good Nikon 600mm lens for wild-life. I will use my Nikon D500 and my Nikon D800E for at least 10 years.
Back in the late 60's there was a goofy looking, small body electric guitar. Gradually it became the workhorse of blues and rock bands. By the 70's it was the most sought after status symbol a young guitarist dreamed of owning. And it was expensive.The ruckus this camera is causing, reminds me of that little guitar. Is this "little" crop sensor going to be the Les Paul of photography? Even respected camera review experts are scratching their heads in amazement.
If money was no object, D500 with the Sigma 17-35 1.8 and sigma 50-100 1.8 would be my choice. Having the sigma 17-35 already and a crop body, this combination creates some very nice almost full frame like images. This roughly matches the 25mm to 50mm full frame range.
I own both, plus I have the D5 and the D810. The D5 and D500 feel, focus, and shoot like bolt action rifles....Everything about them feels professional. The lower the light the bigger the difference. Yes the D500 has better low light performance...Not night and day, but it is better. The D500 is easily Nikon's current best do all camera...By a wide margin. Even comparing the D810 with the D500 I feel nobody would notice the difference in IQ between the two. The D5 is great, but at that price point you could buy 2 D500s.... Where does the D500 suck? Nowhere that I can see. The crop sensor has very limited wide angle lens choices...Which means if all you shoot is landscape work the D500 is probably not your choice.
Unless you are a pure sports shooter or specialize in EXTREME low light photography? The D500 is a better camera. Better pixels density which is a huge bonus for general purpose photography.
Snapbridge also can be a remote shutter release with Liveview, and if you don't want to you don't need to upload them to the phone just keep them in Camera. I'm bias as I have a D500 and love it but I think you wouldn't regret that purchase. You just need to get a decent ultrawide lens for 4K I opted for the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 (IF) DX II. and for a general everyday lens I got the AF-S Nikkor 17-55mm f2.8 G ED DX good luck whichever you choose although I think your mind is already made up ;)
It has only basic functionality. I've not tested to see how fast transfer speeds are as I prefer to keep them in camera. It will touch focus in liveview and shutter release controls which is very useful. But you can't change any settings. Hopefully this will improve in future updates but at least for me its very useful.
Chowdari sai abhishek in mumbai d750 just cost 1lakh rs and d500 cost much higher and I'm not talking about grey market price official retailers price so d750 is worth the money spent than a d500, I'm going to buy a d750 coz it's stunning price and image quality for portrait.
Very different cameras though. I would never "upgrade" my d800 to a crop body, but I would log to have a D500 as my second body. It would be a HUGE upgrade to my d90 which is basically a d300.
HI FIRST CAMERA IM DOING LOW LIGHT CONCERTS OF MYSELF AND OTHER MUSCIANS I LOVE THE D750 BUT IT WILL BE DISCONTINUED WITH D760 NEW 4K DOING VIDEO ALSO SHOULD I BUY THIS OR A 610
Honest question: I already shoot a D7100 with 2 DX and 3 FX lens...which of these 2 bodies would you recommend for all around shooting? I do sports, wildlife, airshows, portraits, weird shaped things I find at Good Will, etc. Any input is appreciated as I'm having a hard time deciding between the D750 and D500
D750. Great all around. It was my upgrade from the D7000. Great for landscapes, street and cityscapes...vacations (took mine to Europe) etc, and sports. Excellent low light. I've been credentialed shot/shoot international/Olympic level showjumping and eventing competitions, high goal polo like the US Open, and top horse racing...all which move quickly. The fps is great capturing action, especially at night under lights or in crappy stadium indoor lighting and very clear images. If you need to "spray and pray" with more than 8 fps, you aren't a good photographer.
to be very honest I still use my stellar D700 I really havent seen enough real improvements in ether camera to purchase, If I would "move up" I would probably pick up a used D4 or D4s, this camera still blows out any camera build by nikon short of spending 6000.00 for a D5
help me to decide please, if you should choose only 1 or 2 lenses for nikon d750 (fx) body which one you think the best lens range for wedding (the most usefull)? 16-35mm(nikon f4 VR) , 24mm (nikon f1.8g), 35mm (sigma f1.4 ART), 85mm (nikon 1.8g) or else? please can you sort from the best choice to the end ..
Nikon d500 OR Nikon d610? Plz I need help to chose between both! I shoot wildlife and landscape and I really don't feel/need to have more FPS. I just want better result and image quality. So Full frame or APS-C?
Eric what would you say now? I need a backup body for weddings as i am getting more bookings etc. The thing is i dont want to waste money, should i take D750 and just be happy, or have the D500 and use for my Indoor Sports/dance/wildlife which i do in my off time from Weddings. My main is D800 as i found it great for weddings, or go D810 and have the D800 as a backup instead, i just think that native ISO is appealing with church shots and darkinteriors where flash is not allowed and SS need to be higher...just really cant decide and its so painful to chose..D750 in UK=1000, D500 i can get at 1,400, P.S D800 is just lovely, cant fault it.
Has there been any problems with this? Given the large amounts of problems with the d750, d600 and other nikon camera releases, has there been similar issues with this?
+Lumixster G I had the D750, got one of the first camera that came out, I had zero issues with it, all the issues reported on the early models never bothered me, I use it in weddings and other events and portrait photography plus general use in my spare time. The D750 had some recalls and those were addressed and fixed, its a shame Nikon didn't left the D750 a little bit more in their R&D labs to prevent this type of recalls but its far from being a lemon, its an amazing camera and I would buy it all over again if I was in the market looking for a camera.
I like studio shooting. I have been dreaming for years of a FX body. Unfortunately the 810 is still perhaps out of my reach. Turns out sync speed of 750 and 610 are 1/200. Shoot even my 7100 is 250. Not a fan of high speed sync games. Just want the real thing with my lights, triggers ect. Image size of my present camera is roughly the same as the 750 and 610 as well. I am frustrated that perhaps my next step up might still be another FX. the iso and other features are more pro than the bettweners which are looking like missteps. grrr.
the difference of 1/200 and 1/250 is nothing honestly. Just get the proper triggers and lights and that doesnt matter. most cameras are limited to those ranges.
hey to each their own, nothing wrong with that. Personally, I'd rather not have a crop sensor in tighter areas. Plus if you are doing weddings and such, you are using flash anyway.
Whew! That was a breath of fresh air. Finally, a camera reviewer willing to take a stance and call it like he sees it. Thanks. I thought you were going to do the standard, well, it-depends-on-what-you-want-it-for routine. By the way, in the video, your right pupil seems more dilated than your left. Or is your right eye a different color? Cool.
thanks man, really appreciate it. Yup thats my eye, check out a video on the channel called "WTF my eye" if you are curious! But overall, I try to be as real and level headed in my videos. I just be me ya know! Thanks for seeing that.
Going with the D500 to replace my aging D300s. I feel comfortable owning both sensors, so the D500 will assist my D810 in search of images. Thanks for the review.
Hi Eric Thank you for yet another interesting video. Nikon really created a monster of a camera with the D500, this camera reminds me of a saying from the first Jurassic Park movie when the old guy there said "We spared no expenses" and it feels like Nikon really through everything they have in their arsenal into this body. Its sad they waited so long for this camera to come out but it is what it is. Comparing it to the D750 is a natural thing to do as they sit roughly on the same price point. As a Nikon D750 user I have been looking it with a very close look and I cant stop being impressed with it but for me as a general user and event/portrait user I find FX body is better and as you said while the D500 does well in low light the D750 does better which is very important for me. The main feature I really like on the D500 is its AF system, I would appreciate a camera that can grab focus in low light and low contrast condition better which is a problem in event photography. Personally if I was in the market today I think I would still get the D750 as it is really a specialty sports/wildlife camera and I am waiting for the D750 replacement which probably will not come anytime soon as I hope it will have the D500 AF system.
Since the d500 it’s a DX camera... can I use FX lenses on it? Is it going to affect image quality? Or will images just be cropped? (Since is a cropped sensor) ... please help!
Yes, you can always use fx or dx lenses on a crop sensor. It will not effect the quality. But since the lens is on a crop sensor, the crop still applies.
Real quick I've heard that some Nikon cameras have hissing issues with external microphones like the rode videomic pro. I'm hesitating to buy a Nikon camera after i saw some reviews of the D5200 giving off some hissing and made me rethink about what camera I should buy. Is it just a fixable software issue or is it Nikon cameras in general? Because Canon doesn't seem to have any of these issues. Thanks
+Zachary Thompson Nah I actually havent heard that at all. I mean I have not used it on the 5200, but the Rode video mic pro is one of the best and most accurate mics to buy for a dslr.
it all depends on what you are shooting, since you ask this lens probably sports. If you need it to shoot sports the d500 is the strongest here but keep in mind the d500 is NOT a full frame camera it is crop. If shooting anything else where you dont need speed, the d750 I'd choose.
i m doing only wildlife photography, d750 6FPS, weak and shutter speed is 1/4000, that's why i have to think more. it have 6.5 fps but shuuter speed is 1/4000.
good question, but the answer is easy. Not everyone needs full frame, full frame is more expensive. Body and lens wise. DX camera are more affordable with more lens options. In my opinion, one should not be buying a full frame camera to shoot DX.
Nikon is selling both cameras at the same price. one has better controls, features, and body. common sense, the other camera has to have something to put it in the same price category. which in this case is imaging. scientific testing thus far puts the d500 marginally better than the d7200 in low light and DR performance. still no where near the d750 or D610. full frame cameras fill a completely different role than crop sensors. imho, get the crop sensor for first camera. the nuances that make full frame better aren't appreciated unless you shot a crop sensor a lot and pick up the differences. so get a d7200. it's value is far better, and it performs within 1/3 stop of the d500 in DR and low light. full frame advantage allows for it to gather more information and take advantage of big beautiful lenses. but medium format is even better, soooooooo there is always the sunk cost argument.
+TheFlowMind I'm taking about the msrp nikon has set. the d500's price is also bolstered by limited supply. but for the most part, at major retailers not get markets, they are the same price. finding one example is extraordinarily short of making one cheaper than the other.
I went to test the shutter sound of a d750 at bestbuy the sale person held down the button and after about 5 frames the camera gave a error message and couldn't be fixed made me even more nervous about purchasing it.
+Dan Dan not using the same lenses if you want the same fov. You need to move back further on a crop which reduces the bokeh effect at wide open apertures.
+Sully Cortez honestly I dont take much of Ken's mindset. We just dont agree on a lot of things. But some other reviewers have had similar reactions though!
Hi, I'm having a really hard time choosing between whether I should get a full-frame d750, or the crop d500. Is the d500 any good for landscapes? Do crop-sensors have an impact in landscape photography? Aiming for a more well-rounded camera, which ones the better choice? I'm new at this, really hope someone can give some guidance! Thank you
Sure the d500 is great for landscapes but mind you it has the crop factor. Personally, I would take full frame for landscapes so you can get the wider picture without being restricted. But it depends on your budget and lenses you can afford. Personally a D750 is what I went with
yeah its not a direct comparison but it has to be addressed because of the price point but I agree with what you say. But the D500 to the 7100 isnt even close though.
okay.. guys please help me to decide.. i already have a panasonic g85.. and now i wanna upgrade my camera to a dslr system.. which one should i buy d500 or d750 considering i already have a mirroles micro four third camera... any advice?..
Eric Rossi im just an ethusiast begginer.. im using it for taking picture on family gathering.. or a scenery when im on a trip.. i travel a lot.. i wish i could buy both.. but if i could only pick one.. which one i should choose.. thanks eric..
+Nicolaas Strik everyone avoids this topic because d810 is stiill image quality king.ive no regrets i got d810 few months ago. the d500 is a awesome camera no doubts but you can be sure nikon plan the cameras so that they dont beat/compete with ones in price bracket above. i havnt seen a review yet claiming its better then d810 at 64 iso .its aimed at sport and high iso shooters which isnt the d810 market.the d500 to me is the best crop sensor and the need for full frame is less. but... i dont think they compete against eachother.if your considering d810 dont even look at d500.
I respect your comments and most of them make perfect sens but you are missing the point. We all know about APSC vs FF differences and advantages. The D500 is surely great and the best APSC ever and a better body than the D750. BUT...20MPx is too much for a DX sensor (too high pixel density) A lens will "better resolve" the lower pixel density of a 24MP FF sensor which means that a given lens will produce sharper results (more DXO P-Mpix if you prefer) on a D750 than a D500. If you are not convinced check the sharpness results of the 85 1.8G on DXO for D7100 (15) and D750(21) or do your own tests as I did. Well....I don't know about you but for me, whatever the quality of the the D500, I want to get the sharpest results from my lens and will shoot 80% of my shots under 400 ISO so.... Obviously this is my point of view, I might be wrong and I like to hear your point of view :)
Exactly! Pixel density is a big issue when it comes to smaller sensors. Why else would medium format sensors still be the choice for landscape professionals? So unless you want to drop $45,000 on an H5D-200c medium format camera, full frame is the next best choice. If you need the fast FPS and extra reach of the D500…get it! If you are looking for superior results in the same price range….get the D750!
+Eric Rossi ignore the d750. the d500 out performs it in every area except battery consumption and compression. the d500 would be a better long term investment.
+Castiel Diallo I guess you don't consider dynamic range and noise performance to be categories. Oh yeah, the d750 is nearly a full stop better in both. keep dreaming
Intense Wet Dreams laddy, the d500 is best for sports and wildlife. would i choose it over a d810? no, no and no. why? my main usage for my camera is portraits and still life. the d500 is no match for the 810 in those two categories. you dig?
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The D500 and D750 are designed for 2 different markets. Sports and wildlife the D500 is the better choice. You will get that extra reach with the 1.5 crop factor. For landscape and portraits it’s the D750 or any full frame camera. The 85mm lens for portraits is great, I love the compression and bokeh. The same lens on a crop sensor camera is 127mm…I need to stand 1 ½ times the distance from my subject now. I love my 20mm lens for landscapes, on a crop sensor it’s 30mm and many times I can’t step further back. I can go on and on with the plus and minus of both but again…..2 different cameras for 2 different uses.
Good point Tony! Each camera is designed for different shooting needs.... And both have excellent IQ... Differences in IQ have become negligible to the average, and even pro users.
It's easy to put it in those terms, but they seem a bit outdated. At ISO 3200 the D500 is NOT lagging behind when compared to the D750. The D500 does display more grain but color noise is well under control, moreover, the picture is NOT smudgy. With an APS-C sensor, I never shot over 1600 ISO and that was only when I really needed to, the results from the D500 at 3200 are extremely impressive. The D750 is not ahead by much if anything. Also, because it does not have a low pass filter a lot of the shots on the D500 are noticeably sharper than the D750.
Lastly, you get a much more robust camera with the D500, better features, better construction, better ruggedness, hence, it is hard to say full frame is better with the release of the D500.
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I agree. The D750 does perform better, but from ISO 800 to 3200, it's only about a third of a stop and the D500 is a touch grainier but sharper than the D750. Color noise is negligible or less on both. At ISO 6400 that's when the D750 really shows off the 35mm sensor. However, I have never shot a wedding above ISO 1600 and that's my emergency setting, usually with flashes or strobes I don't go above ISO 800 so the fact that both these can do ISO 3200 and turn in a very acceptable and usable photograph make the D500 V D750 debate even bigger and as a photog and consumer, makes it harder to decide.
Overall, however, you get more camera out of the D500 and that may be enough for some.
+floex831, D750 has over a stop of noise advantage over D500 at lower ISOs as well, both according to dpreview samples and dxomark. And a smaller sensor with lower resolution won't produce sharper images.. even if D500 had the same resolution as D750 it would require 1.5 times sharper lens just to break even. What is possible is that D500 has more aggressive default sharpening than D750.
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Oh and your link is set to fully lit, it selects the smallest image size available instead of the full image size.
For a fair comparison, set it to low light results, drag the selected part of the image to a lower lit part because that where you're going to see the noise, and select FULL size image. because at the settings in your link, it doesn't give you the true results.
When you click on FULL image, low light, and drag the selected part to a low lit area, you can clearly see that under stress the sensors perform very similarly. The D750 shows only about a third better of a stop better quality than the D500. Again this is from ISO 800 to ISO 3200, at 6400 the D750 crushes the D500 and below ISO 800, you're none the wiser. Even fully lit with the FULL image selected, the D750 is only marginally better.
To make the decision even harder between these 2 cameras, the D500 is overall sharper at every ISO even if the D750 is a bit cleaner.
This makes it even harder to decide which camera is best. With these results the only thing you're losing on is focal length at the wide end. As far as that whole DOF argument, if I showed you 2 photos one taken with a 35mm sensor and one with a crop sensor, I guarantee most people wouldn't be able to tell which is which.
Hard to accept but the day of the 35mm sensor being much better is quickly coming to an end. Its all about preference now.
I ordered a D500! why? to put it short!! which camera is going to capture the most moments better?? its the D500!!! that AF system is great
Nikon D500 for Wildlife and sport. D750 for portrait. The Nikon D500 is really a little Nikon D5! The D500 is THE BEST APS-C CAMERA IN THE WORLD!
For my needs I will stick to a DX and choose the proper lens for the job at hand. There is more to a camera than the size of the sensor.... The D500 choice over a D750 would be a no brainer for me. I know how to make the proper lens choices to get the photos and look I want/need from the DX body. Who cares is it is not the same lens I would choose to use on FX for the same look? I don't.
"Oh look at my FX body.... is that the kit lens attached? Yea, but I have an FX body, DX Sux!" I want the bragging rights on the photos I create, not on the body I carry. ;)
totally agree
I agree too plus u can put that sigma 18-35 1.8 lens!
And you're still going to struggle with noise and dynamic range with the D500.
The D500 is great with noise. Very high ISO range.
I 100% agree! Most people get FX cameras just to brag or are “pixel peepers” that just want to flex FX narcissism.
One of the reasons I can think of, that the D500 model’s images are sharper than from the D750… has to do with the D500 not having the Low-Pass Filter over its Sensor… so in this instance yes, Megapixels do not make very much difference between the two cameras if anything!
However if the D500 (Cropped Sensor) was being compared to other Full-Frame Sensor models in their line-up Without that Low-Pass Filter, then this would be a different story! Its also down to Bokeh - (how much Background Blur) do you want in your Portrait Shots?! ... because with a Full-Frame body, you will get more of that from the Fast Lenses (50mm f1.4/1.8) for example, than on a Cropped Sensor camera!
So it really comes down to what kind of photography you want to do!
Well, I'm no professional but being that in the last 7 months I've spent enough money on bodies (enough to buy a D4s) for not doing my research before purchasing. I found myself in this dilemma myself. This time i did the research and chose to buy the D750. I know that the 2 DX cameras i purchased before the D750 could never compare to the D500, (D3300 & D5500) but it gave me a sense of what to look for in what I will be using my cameras for. Just for the record, The D5500 is not a bad DX camera. Might not have the speed or focus points, but the touch screen is 10x better than the D500. LOL. But with some very good & expensive glass on the 2 cameras I use the most (D750 D5500) I've learned that every camera has its purpose. I am happy with my choices as the both serve my purpose so as to say for anyone who is stuck with this dilemma, think of your purpose & how is it going to benefit you & your art. As for me, since i already had 2 DX cameras, i preferred my 3rd to be FX.
PS. The quality of photos from the D750 are flawless.
Keep the D600 D610 or D750 and go buy some good quality lenses.... All of the cameras mention you can work wonders!!
D500 all the way for me. Coming from the D5100, it's a HUGE upgrade. It will be everything I need and then some. Can't wait for your in-depth review. Thanks for the share +Eric Rossi
+Leroy Javois I can not wait either man lol!
Had a D5100 (for the swivel screen) . You'll love being able to control the camera without going through all those menus. It grove me nuts
I need to upgrade too from a D5100 gosh that ISO menu is unbearable...
You should have tried D750 first and you'll be surprise of its capability.
D500. I was a full frame snob for a few years but have just added a Canon 80D to my bag. Handles colour noise better than my ageing 5D 3 and 6D. That said, full frame all the way for bokeh....weddings, portraits etc. All cameras have their strengths and weaknesses :)
+Steve Young Photography yeah in 2016, the gap between dx and fx has closed a lot!
Eric : The only thing that would make me jump on the D750 is the FX sensor . However sensor is not always everything. The D500 for the same price offer so much more: (Speed , handling , video , High ISO ,build quality just to name a few )
Nowadays Cropped sensor cameras have gone better and better overtime in such a way that today someone can comfortably do a pro shoot with a cropped sensor dslr and get amazing result . I know FX will always be FX though.
That being said I think the D500 is the new swiss army knife of Nikon DX category and after watching your video and after checking here and there I am definitely going for the D500 which will be the perfect companion of my D810 ! Cheers !
PS: Guys don't get me wrong the D750 is the best value FX camera money can buy today, and I like it too !
Have both. If I had to chose only one it would be the D500. The last shoot I went on to Arches NP. I used both bodies. The D750 with a wide-angle lens ( a big advantage) and the D500 with normal to telephoto. I much prefer the button layout on the D500. especially the Iso use with one hand, while shooting. I do wish the live view focusing were better. The touch screen was way to sensitive. I swear I would just think shoot and it would fire - what happened to "touch". Other little things I like on the D500 - closing the view finder with a lever, Round VF doesn't fall off. Lit buttons, fast shutter release for hand-held HDR, etc. Things I miss form the D750 - User modes (U1 etc.) although there may be a menu solution to that haven't explored it yet. On camera flash, jury is out on that one. BTW also had a D7200 gave it to my wife and sold her D7100 rio help pay for the D500. All are great cameras. Being a wildlife shooter 10 f/s, with n buffer Wow
I had the same choice and went with the D750. I rented the D500 for piece of mind in my 2k purchase. The D750 had better detail and that is what sold me. The D500 focus is a lot better but for my shooting, the 750 was the winner. When it comes down to it for me, sharpness and detail rein supreme. They are both awesome cameras and it comes down to your purpose for what you are trying to capture. Enjoy you D500.
I think I may be leaning toward the 750 actually, it looks to suite more of what I do
+Eric Rossi I went back and forth for over a month. It is a very hard decision. Best of luck. Both are great cameras.
Only complaint i have for my D750 is the AA filter. otherwise it's a great FF camera. as now i only have FX lens i can't go back to 1.5 crop in zoom range and aperture. if Nikon does a D750s in coming year with D500 goodies then will be perfect.
Use only FF lenses on D500 (6 lenses) except for one wide-angle. They are great. Maybe better than DX
terrym45 as my comment on another video..... now a D810 and D500 form perfect partnership.
Got some great comments so far. I have both and use both. I use the D500 the most because I primarily shoot birds and wildlife. After using the D500, I realized what I missed the most from the D300 and that was the controls. The controls and button layout of the D500 is far superior for my uses. It is so easy to adjust on the fly, in many cases with one hand, the D500 is more "Pro" because of the layout etc. The D750's layout is still very good and it gets a slight edge in high ISO. The focusing ability of the D500 is amazing. The D750 is no slouch. There something about the "look" of the image from the D750 that I love which I can't pinpoint. I like FX for wide-angle. If I could only have one? The D500 because that's what I do. Actually, you may like the D750 better. Though choice
Just swapped from a D4S to a D500, this is a brilliant camera, forget about DX and FX, I do a lot of motorsport and weddings, no one who looks at the pictures has complained since I switched !
I am a motorsport photographer as well, looking at both the D750 and the D500. I'm an on track photographer, so usually closer to the cars, do you still think the D500 would be the better choice in that situation?
They are not equal in low light. The D500 is brilliant.
I admit the D500 is great. Not sure if it was an upgrade over the D4S. I could see the switch if you had the money to switch. Not sure the gain tho.
I personally would go for the D750, which I currently have, due to the Larger sensor and much more usable ISO. For me and my level work the D750 is amazing at lowlight for concert photography, Portraits for shadow recovery and Landscape for the larger dynamic range for example. All in all it really depends on what you are using the camera for, I would not get lost in the "Spec War" as they are both great cameras for different levels of work, but do keep in mind the laws of physics in regards to the photons of light do not change in thus why Full Frame cameras will always provide cleaner images especially to high ISO. I love my D750 and this is my humble opinion :)
+Timothy Smith I've been back and forth, hopefully getting hands on with the 500 more. But I may be sticking FX, we shall see!
Yep, I think I'm gonna go for the D750 next month
good call!
I purchased the Nikon D5500 this year my first DSLR. And I do want both the Nikon D750 and the Nikon D500 but I might buy the Nikon D750 first and then purchase the D500.
I've had D500 since the end of May 2016, and guess what I discovered last week? I can go in the menu bracketing/flash then click FP 1/250 and it will give you the function of HSS HIGH SPEED SYNC EVEN IF YOU HAVE A SPEEDLITE THAT DOESN'T OFFER HSS. This is Great with my Yongnuo YN575 EX
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SnapBridge is the worse on IOS
D500, since I'm primarily a sports shooter, it sounds as though it will give my D3s a run for the money. Had this come out when I bought the D3s used a couple years ago, I probably wouldn't have gone the FF route. I use a D7000 as my second body, keeping long glass on the DX and wide on the FX. I am seriously waiting to make sure there are no issues that pop up with the D500, and then it will be my next camera.
+Mike Briggs yeah the 500 is a no brainer then!
How do they feel when you hold it and use it? I am a DX shooter, D7000. Yes older camera but i am not making a lot $ shooting right now so no reason to upgrade. I shoot headshots, editorial and weddings here and there and nobody has ever complained except other photographers. With that said, I did headshots the other day for another photographer (serious hobbyists shooter) and he brought his D3s along. I shot about 50 frames with it and I love the way it feels and the sound of the shutter and all that good stuff. It feels like a brick, like a machine. It’s just feels like a more serious camera. That’s something I haven’t had since my F100 with vertical grip. Even my D200 feels better than the D7200 which is basically the same as the 7000. So for my next camera I am contemplating a D4 or maybe the D500 (which I haven’t held) or the D810. D850 too pricey for me. However I understand the D810 isn’t as fast at focusing.
They feel about the same actually. The grip is a little better on both and maybe even a bit lighter. My best advice is to either go to a local store if possible to get hands on and maybe even rent to see if you like the d500
This is one hell of a debate in recent times. The D500 performs very close at high ISO to the D750 so it's hard to dismiss the D500's crop sensor.
I have a D750 and I love it.. would not change it for a D500. Now... would I buy a D500? YES!! Just waiting to see if anybody wants to trade a D500 for my D7100. lol I do shot professionally and would love the D500 with a D810. Doesn't hurt to dream.
+ILoveCheese lol sadly I do not see that trade happening. My ultimate setup would be the 750 and 500 lol
for that price range anyways, 810 still way better than both
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yes and no, all depends on what you want. Not many people need those amounts of pixels
The D750 is coming up to being 3 years old but even second hand D750s are still fetching well over £1,200 for just the bodies. People talk about the problems the camera has/had but that was with earlier models. Newer made D750s are trouble free as all the faults have been addressed in production. In a year or twos time how much will the D500 be worth? I Doubt if it'll hold its money like the D750. And will the D500 have its own set of problems in the future? They should of made it FX, then it would be the best camera available under £4,000 by a mile. Also it should of had 'Auto' mode like D750. I Like high end kit & bought the D750 because it had auto mode. I'm not a pro & never will be but want the best that I can afford & use. I Take photos in 'sport' mode of my football team, I dont want to be messing around with settings. The D750 does a great job with those!
Honestly, the D750 didnt have that many problems and if anything, firmware updates fixed most. Most cameras will actually hold their value, the D500 is an interesting camera at the price range but is selling well. It also comes down to lenses, for sports, the D500 is one of Nikons fastest cameras.
I got the d750, after my d7100 broke. I shoot mostly at iso100, so low light performance is nice, but not critical to me. On the d500, only thing I will miss is the pop-up flash. I do a lot of slave flash photos when hiking around, so the built in flash reduces bulk of using cables, triggers or a mounted master flash on camera, and all the extra batteries. I suppose I could get those flash-q triggers you reviewed, but will lose ttl and cls - not critical, but nice to have.
When you review the d500, please elaborate on the viewfinder. The main reason I got full frame was for the larger and brighter view. Otherwise I would have just gotten another d7100. The view finder of full frame cameras make them a joy to use and is an important factor.
As primarily a landscape/nature photographer who hikes a lot, Video, focus speed, wifi/bluetooh, shutter speed, touchscreen, and high iso performance, don't carry much weight in my decision. If the viewfinder on the d500 is pretty much the same as the d7100, then I will skip he d500. The ultimate landscape camera - the d810 was just a bit too bulky for me, so I will probably skip the successor to the d810 too.
I think the d500 is the obvious sports shooter camera. I've had good luck with the d750 at hockey games, but based on other reviews, the d500 is going to be superior with it's low light, fast focus, fast shutter, and higher pixel density.
why don't you just make a review???
+Robert Alexander I'll touch upon every detail man once I get it hopefully soon!
I choosed between D500 and D750. Luckily it became the D500. I’m more than happy with it!!
I love Nikons but the D750 I have has been back to Nikon 3 times I would take a big bet that the Nikon D500 made in Japan will be so much better that the D750.
The D500 is made in thailand
Well that will be interesting to see if (and I do hope that Nikon have sorted out there manufacturing issues there), as I do love the company. but I am just so disappointed with my D750 I just now do not trust it on a job evan as a backup, So i normally go out with my D800e and my even old D700 both of which are just fantastic cameras. I suppose it just that I have had to meany issues with my D750 and got on looking at to meany review sites. Have a great day and keep clicking.
That's the only reason why I never went with the D750. Too many issues.
but who manufactures Nikon's sensors is Sony
Both r great for the market they were made for, I have both, landscape D750 and all rounder, fast shooting wildlife, sports ect, d500, simple.
i agree totally. They are both made for a specific style of shooting
I photograph events, music, dancing, fashion, wildlife and landscape! the D500 is perfect for multi tasking!! a D750 will piss you off when the buffer chokes out at certain events! the AF system on the D500 (found on the D50) is SUPERIOR! plus if you do any night stuff, the light up buttons is so useful! and megapixels are SIZE! how big does people need to print?? the D500 is a bit sharper! minus that filter :) I'm wondering how many people here actually go out and photograph events etc??? instead of reading spec sheets at home! the D500 kicks ass on the move! and Snapbridge is a piece of crap :) as for light performance? get a nice SB flash! people complaining about lack of pop up on the D-500?? who wants to use them anyway for serious photograph? invest in a nice flash!!! its worth it :) im all over the place! for weddings, when you want to do those quick moving moments! like the groom carrying the bride and spinning around etc. the D500 will get that shot better :) not everything is still in photography :) D750 if your generally into still stuff and composing scenes! but if your on the move and busy! D500 will keep up with you
Gibson Weasel I disagree. The D750 a great all around camera and I find to be very good for action/sports. I shoot international/Olympic level showjumping and eventing competitions, high goal polo like the US Open, and top horse racing...all which move quickly. The fps is great capturing action, especially at night under lights or in crappy stadium indoor lighting and very clear images. If you need to "spray and pray" with more than 8 fps, you aren't a good photographer.
He probably IS a good photographer - he just happens to disagree with you! By-the-way, I have experience with the D500, D750 and D850 - for speed, action and precision the D500 Pi$$is all over the D750 - it does and , by the way - I am a good photographer. All the best now.
I just did a Imaging Resource Comparometer on the D500 and D750. I'm so confused! D500 is not only sharper but has better color reproduction. Could it be the Expeed 5 or lack of a low pass filter thats making the images sharper?
Honestly I wouldnt read too much into that stuff. I've used both and owned the 750. They are two different cameras for two uses in my opinion.
I would definitely choose D750. In Europe it costs about €1550 on eBay. D500 is about €2370. Huge price difference!
+Danin Avdic wow thats a weird difference!
If you don't need the f/s and no buffer. You will be extremely happy with the D750. If you need them just wait awhile for the christmas price drop.
The D750 still has buffer (and not "no buffer"), just not performing as well as the D500. Moreover, the D750 has lot to offer compared to the D500 besides "f/s and buffer". Cheers.
Yep
Fps is not that important to me. Low light performance is. D500 is just too damn expensieve in Europe.
It's a kind of comparison between bananas and spaghettis: they have a completely different target. You should compare it with the Canon 7d MII.
It kills the 7D MKII. Theres the comparison. :)
D500 is fantastic and is better in a few areas than the D750. I'm really happy with the performance.
yeah the 500 is such a workhorse!
I have the D500 and the high ISO IS TREMENDOUS
AWESOME CAMERA
MAKES THE D750 LOOK LIKE A TOY
That is not true, I have used both cameras and that statement isn't true.
I'm saying that the D500 is better than the D750,that's my opinion.
Due to the lack of AA filter you can apply a lot more noise reduction on the D500 than you can with the D750, I know as I've tried both countless times. The un-edited RAW file of the D750 looks better, but the edited D500 RAW file is superior. There's a lot more to image quality than mere ISO performance.
They both give good quality images. Besides there is no perfect camera. Just put decent lens with your camera and enjoy either the D750 or D500 for the experience you choose to have with them and bring your own unique photography to the world. That is what I am doing with my D5500.
D 500 was my choice never regretted it!
great camera!
My opinion. If you're going to be doing mostly sports and flying birds get the d500, for everything else the d750 which you can get brand new for 400-500 dollars less and its an amazing camera. Go to flickr.com and search for the d500 and d750 groups, compare the pictures and decide which pictures you like better. I like the image quality on the d750 better however I will buy a d500 someday for sports and birds only.
d750 all the way. i love FX sensor
I have a Nikon D800E and a Nikon D500! The perfect couple!
Only minor thing that could improve it is d810 ;)
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I think that Nikon soon will present the D900.
That would be sick! RIP bank account.
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The Nikon D810 is already almost perfect. The Nikon D900 will have a new processor and the same autofocus of the D5. So, in the end... the difference is made by the lenses, not really by the new Camera. I save money to buy a good Nikon 600mm lens for wild-life. I will use my Nikon D500 and my Nikon D800E for at least 10 years.
Dont really do wildlife, but i see your point.
Back in the late 60's there was a goofy looking, small body electric guitar. Gradually it became the workhorse of blues and rock bands. By the 70's it was the most sought after status symbol a young guitarist dreamed of owning. And it was expensive.The ruckus this camera is causing, reminds me of that little guitar. Is this "little" crop sensor going to be the Les Paul of photography? Even respected camera review experts are scratching their heads in amazement.
You didn't mention how using a crop sensor camera affects taking wide angle shots (20mm lens becomes 30mm, etc.) which also factors into decision.
I did say the 500 was a crop sensor so yes true. Just depends on ones need and if it really matters
Just buy a sigma 10-20 - FF equiv 15-30 (simples)
If money was no object, D500 with the Sigma 17-35 1.8 and sigma 50-100 1.8 would be my choice. Having the sigma 17-35 already and a crop body, this combination creates some very nice almost full frame like images. This roughly matches the 25mm to 50mm full frame range.
+Steven Kamradt Check out the Tokina 17-35 f/4 man, sick lens for both fx and dx.
I own both, plus I have the D5 and the D810.
The D5 and D500 feel, focus, and shoot like bolt action rifles....Everything about them feels professional.
The lower the light the bigger the difference.
Yes the D500 has better low light performance...Not night and day, but it is better.
The D500 is easily Nikon's current best do all camera...By a wide margin.
Even comparing the D810 with the D500 I feel nobody would notice the difference in IQ between the two.
The D5 is great, but at that price point you could buy 2 D500s....
Where does the D500 suck? Nowhere that I can see.
The crop sensor has very limited wide angle lens choices...Which means if all you shoot is landscape work the D500 is probably not your choice.
so what is better? D500 or D810 ?
Is the D5 a monster?
Smokin07ram so is the D500 very good for night video? Is there any flicker?
Unless you are a pure sports shooter or specialize in EXTREME low light photography? The D500 is a better camera. Better pixels density which is a huge bonus for general purpose photography.
Smokin07ram mostly car features, aftermovies etc
Good review, but the expanded ISO is 1,640,000, not 164,000 (6:00)
Correct meant to say native
would you pick the d500 over the d750 for weddings and events? ie low light performance and fast accurate focusing
I want to know the same!
Snapbridge also can be a remote shutter release with Liveview, and if you don't want to you don't need to upload them to the phone just keep them in Camera. I'm bias as I have a D500 and love it but I think you wouldn't regret that purchase. You just need to get a decent ultrawide lens for 4K I opted for the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 (IF) DX II. and for a general everyday lens I got the AF-S Nikkor 17-55mm f2.8 G ED DX good luck whichever you choose although I think your mind is already made up ;)
+Saul James yeah I'm excited to see how well Snapbridge actually works!
It has only basic functionality. I've not tested to see how fast transfer speeds are as I prefer to keep them in camera. It will touch focus in liveview and shutter release controls which is very useful. But you can't change any settings. Hopefully this will improve in future updates but at least for me its very useful.
Don't hold your breath for Iso (Apple version) Due "next " summer
Nikon D500 + Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 + Sigma 50-100 f1.8 or Nikon D750+ Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 +Tamron 70-200mm f2.8
which one to go???
all depends if you need the fps of the D500 if not I prefer full frame. Plus the tamron lenses are better for this range.
Eric Rossi Thanks man u were of great help
Chowdari sai abhishek in mumbai d750 just cost 1lakh rs and d500 cost much higher and I'm not talking about grey market price official retailers price so d750 is worth the money spent than a d500, I'm going to buy a d750 coz it's stunning price and image quality for portrait.
savage boi thanks man
What's a big deal with the iso button d750 can assign movie record button to iso.
Indeed, amongst other options : for instance, on aperture/shutter modes, you may assign the secundary wheel for iso !
the movie record button is just so fricken tiny on the D750 ....hope it's bigger on the D500 !!
you do know that you can program the record button to iso on the d750 right?
Yeahhhhhhhh
Wow, I was going to upgrade my D800 with possibly a D810, but I hear nothing but amazing things about the D500.
Very different cameras though. I would never "upgrade" my d800 to a crop body, but I would log to have a D500 as my second body. It would be a HUGE upgrade to my d90 which is basically a d300.
+martinaee Good advice. I plan to get a D810 when the D820 or D850 (whatever it will be called) hits the market.
+Nicolaas Strik yup. a d810 isn't really that different. Their next high mp ff can will probably be the real big upgrade.
+martinaee i second this!
D500 - for the 10 FPS, the autofocus system, and the low light performance.
Both , get both I have the D750, going to get the D500 next.
+colt kwilkerson I'm tyring to make that happen lol one body at a time
I am seriously considering getting a second D500 when the price drops and selling my D750. If it were not for wide-angle on the D750
me too Eric, have to wait on the D500 right now.
The D500 is better! sorry but there is D750 fanboys out there :)
Lots of FX fanboys!
The Nikon circular viewfinder window is only found on their 'Professional' grade cameras.
Yes and now the 500 as well...
that's because it is a pro camera!!!
HI FIRST CAMERA IM DOING LOW LIGHT CONCERTS OF MYSELF AND OTHER MUSCIANS I LOVE THE D750 BUT IT WILL BE DISCONTINUED WITH D760 NEW 4K DOING VIDEO ALSO SHOULD I BUY THIS OR A 610
we know nothing about a d760 or it having 4k video, so i wouldnt worry about that. Personally I would buy a D750 over the 610/600.
Honest question: I already shoot a D7100 with 2 DX and 3 FX lens...which of these 2 bodies would you recommend for all around shooting? I do sports, wildlife, airshows, portraits, weird shaped things I find at Good Will, etc. Any input is appreciated as I'm having a hard time deciding between the D750 and D500
it sounds like you need more speed then something full frame. The D500 should be more suitable for what you need.
D750. Great all around. It was my upgrade from the D7000. Great for landscapes, street and cityscapes...vacations (took mine to Europe) etc, and sports. Excellent low light. I've been credentialed shot/shoot international/Olympic level showjumping and eventing competitions, high goal polo like the US Open, and top horse racing...all which move quickly. The fps is great capturing action, especially at night under lights or in crappy stadium indoor lighting and very clear images. If you need to "spray and pray" with more than 8 fps, you aren't a good photographer.
to be very honest I still use my stellar D700 I really havent seen enough real improvements in ether camera to purchase, If I would "move up" I would probably pick up a used D4 or D4s, this camera still blows out any camera build by nikon short of spending 6000.00 for a D5
the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 and 50-100mm F1.8 makes this a no brainer for me.
yeah that 18-35 is amazing!
help me to decide please, if you should choose only 1 or 2 lenses for nikon d750 (fx) body which one you think the best lens range for wedding (the most usefull)? 16-35mm(nikon f4 VR) , 24mm (nikon f1.8g), 35mm (sigma f1.4 ART), 85mm (nikon 1.8g) or else? please can you sort from the best choice to the end ..
Check out my video on essential wedding lenses. Should help!!
***** thanks i'll check that out
Nikon d500 OR Nikon d610? Plz I need help to chose between both! I shoot wildlife and landscape and I really don't feel/need to have more FPS. I just want better result and image quality. So Full frame or APS-C?
I know I'm 1 year late, But I really need help!
If you dont need the fps, the 610 or 750 is the easy choice. Just depends on what lenses you have as well right now
Eric what would you say now? I need a backup body for weddings as i am getting more bookings etc. The thing is i dont want to waste money, should i take D750 and just be happy, or have the D500 and use for my Indoor Sports/dance/wildlife which i do in my off time from Weddings. My main is D800 as i found it great for weddings, or go D810 and have the D800 as a backup instead, i just think that native ISO is appealing with church shots and darkinteriors where flash is not allowed and SS need to be higher...just really cant decide and its so painful to chose..D750 in UK=1000, D500 i can get at 1,400, P.S D800 is just lovely, cant fault it.
If you find you need a faster camera, even in the non commercial work, then its a no brainer for the D500.
D750 for the noise performance and the wider angle of view.
No they do not. According to DXOmark, the D500's low light performance is half as good as the D750's.
Has there been any problems with this? Given the large amounts of problems with the d750, d600 and other nikon camera releases, has there been similar issues with this?
Well i just bought my D750 3 weeks ago and thus far, no problems at all with the on i have.
yup three problems but Nikon is fixing
Ran my serial & mine is not affected by any of the issues.
what about recall of D750 and all the recent problems its facing, would u still keep it?
+Lumixster G I had the D750, got one of the first camera that came out, I had zero issues with it, all the issues reported on the early models never bothered me, I use it in weddings and other events and portrait photography plus general use in my spare time. The D750 had some recalls and those were addressed and fixed, its a shame Nikon didn't left the D750 a little bit more in their R&D labs to prevent this type of recalls but its far from being a lemon, its an amazing camera and I would buy it all over again if I was in the market looking for a camera.
+Lumixster G it is a semi big deal but all of the main problems are pretty much gone. Plus it wasnt the entire line, like a d600 disaster lol
Similar experience
I like studio shooting. I have been dreaming for years of a
FX body. Unfortunately the 810 is still perhaps out of my reach. Turns out sync
speed of 750 and 610 are 1/200. Shoot even my 7100 is 250. Not a fan of high
speed sync games. Just want the real thing with my lights, triggers ect. Image
size of my present camera is roughly the same as the 750 and 610 as well. I am frustrated
that perhaps my next step up might still be another FX. the iso and other
features are more pro than the bettweners which are looking like missteps.
grrr.
the difference of 1/200 and 1/250 is nothing honestly. Just get the proper triggers and lights and that doesnt matter. most cameras are limited to those ranges.
D500. That's a no brainer. D750 has issues. The D500 is a monster of a camera.
750 doesnt have issues anymore
Good video, in your opinion I shoot mainly weddings, portraits, and landscapes wich do you recommend ?
D750
hey to each their own, nothing wrong with that. Personally, I'd rather not have a crop sensor in tighter areas. Plus if you are doing weddings and such, you are using flash anyway.
Whew! That was a breath of fresh air. Finally, a camera reviewer willing to take a stance and call it like he sees it. Thanks. I thought you were going to do the standard, well, it-depends-on-what-you-want-it-for routine. By the way, in the video, your right pupil seems more dilated than your left. Or is your right eye a different color? Cool.
thanks man, really appreciate it. Yup thats my eye, check out a video on the channel called "WTF my eye" if you are curious! But overall, I try to be as real and level headed in my videos. I just be me ya know! Thanks for seeing that.
No matter how great the D500 is i just can't justify downgrading from FX to DX the D500 is great but ill keep my 750
Exactly. I recently tried d7200 and returned it. The IQ of D750 is a lot better than any DX cameras.
Sorry - that's simply not true....
Wait to see what's released at the upcoming photokina....
oh yeah, getting ready to see myself
Going with the D500 to replace my aging D300s. I feel comfortable owning both sensors, so the D500 will assist my D810 in search of images. Thanks for the review.
very welcome! Yeah the D500 is technically the upgrade to the 300 line so it makes sense
Hi Eric Thank you for yet another interesting video. Nikon really created a monster of a camera with the D500, this camera reminds me of a saying from the first Jurassic Park movie when the old guy there said "We spared no expenses" and it feels like Nikon really through everything they have in their arsenal into this body. Its sad they waited so long for this camera to come out but it is what it is. Comparing it to the D750 is a natural thing to do as they sit roughly on the same price point. As a Nikon D750 user I have been looking it with a very close look and I cant stop being impressed with it but for me as a general user and event/portrait user I find FX body is better and as you said while the D500 does well in low light the D750 does better which is very important for me. The main feature I really like on the D500 is its AF system, I would appreciate a camera that can grab focus in low light and low contrast condition better which is a problem in event photography. Personally if I was in the market today I think I would still get the D750 as it is really a specialty sports/wildlife camera and I am waiting for the D750 replacement which probably will not come anytime soon as I hope it will have the D500 AF system.
+Amir E Thanks Amir. Even though I made this video just a bit ago, I may be leaning toward the d750 actually.
id still go with 750 for portraits and better quality and sharpness
CincyPhotography.com
i wouldnt say its sharper. The D500 is top notch
so 500 would be best for sharp portraits, and also for sports? im using 85mm 1.4
CincyPhotography.com
I'd say its better for sports or anything you may need reach with.
How long will the D500 be delayed now with the recent earthquake. Gonna need this camera by August for football season
+Colin Ziemer we have no idea sadly.
Some places saying "In stock"
Since the d500 it’s a DX camera... can I use FX lenses on it? Is it going to affect image quality? Or will images just be cropped? (Since is a cropped sensor) ... please help!
Yes, you can always use fx or dx lenses on a crop sensor. It will not effect the quality. But since the lens is on a crop sensor, the crop still applies.
Real quick I've heard that some Nikon cameras have hissing issues with external microphones like the rode videomic pro. I'm hesitating to buy a Nikon camera after i saw some reviews of the D5200 giving off some hissing and made me rethink about what camera I should buy. Is it just a fixable software issue or is it Nikon cameras in general? Because Canon doesn't seem to have any of these issues. Thanks
+Zachary Thompson Nah I actually havent heard that at all. I mean I have not used it on the 5200, but the Rode video mic pro is one of the best and most accurate mics to buy for a dslr.
which one combination give batter image quality.
nikon d750 fx, lens nikkor 200-500mm f5.6.
nikon d500 fx, lens nikkor 200-500mm f5.6.
it all depends on what you are shooting, since you ask this lens probably sports. If you need it to shoot sports the d500 is the strongest here but keep in mind the d500 is NOT a full frame camera it is crop. If shooting anything else where you dont need speed, the d750 I'd choose.
i m doing only wildlife photography, d750 6FPS, weak and shutter speed is 1/4000, that's why i have to think more. it have 6.5 fps but shuuter speed is 1/4000.
hardik rathod
for wildlife I would take the d500 no doubt, crop is better and its so fast and accurate with focus tracking
thanks a lot sir.
Eric, i have a d750 that i can switch to the dx mode, so my question is why would anybody want a dx camera, when you have it in a fx camera?
good question, but the answer is easy. Not everyone needs full frame, full frame is more expensive. Body and lens wise. DX camera are more affordable with more lens options. In my opinion, one should not be buying a full frame camera to shoot DX.
Nikon is selling both cameras at the same price.
one has better controls, features, and body.
common sense, the other camera has to have something to put it in the same price category. which in this case is imaging.
scientific testing thus far puts the d500 marginally better than the d7200 in low light and DR performance. still no where near the d750 or D610.
full frame cameras fill a completely different role than crop sensors.
imho, get the crop sensor for first camera. the nuances that make full frame better aren't appreciated unless you shot a crop sensor a lot and pick up the differences. so get a d7200. it's value is far better, and it performs within 1/3 stop of the d500 in DR and low light.
full frame advantage allows for it to gather more information and take advantage of big beautiful lenses. but medium format is even better, soooooooo there is always the sunk cost argument.
If you search on amazon you can find the D750 for much less than the D500. On Amazon Uk the D500 is at £1600-1900 while the D750 is at £1300-1400.
+TheFlowMind I'm taking about the msrp nikon has set.
the d500's price is also bolstered by limited supply.
but for the most part, at major retailers not get markets, they are the same price. finding one example is extraordinarily short of making one cheaper than the other.
The D750 is $800 cheaper than the D500 here in Australia!
+Grub McNeill (grubmcneill) then buy it.
Nikon has set the prices at the same cost. if you can grab one at such a discount then do it!
same in New Zealand
I went to test the shutter sound of a d750 at bestbuy the sale person held down the button and after about 5 frames the camera gave a error message and couldn't be fixed made me even more nervous about purchasing it.
nah dont worry about that at all. They probably had the worst SD card in the camera and it filled the buffer. The d750 is an amazing camera
Thanks for the input, however I decided to get the D500 picked it up today.
Lemnisgate
congrats, thats an awesome camera as well!
I think nowadays D750 price is 2/3rd of the new D500- which makes it a great buy...
its the same price
not in Europe
not in America. or anywhere in the world.
www.argep.hu/product_2423345.html
www.argep.hu/product_2347454.html
Then I live in a special country with out-of-this -world prices ;)
D500 blows the D750 out of the water. Check out Ken Wheelers D500 series compared to the D750
In performance sure. But you buy a ff or crop camera because of the difference in fov and bokeh and the type of shooting you do.
+martinaee bokeh and subject isolation D750, longer reach and action D500, D500 can still deliver sublime bokeh though
+Dan Dan not using the same lenses if you want the same fov. You need to move back further on a crop which reduces the bokeh effect at wide open apertures.
+martinaee I love crop Nikon's but portraits are just amazing with cams like my d800 and a 50 or 85mm.
+Sully Cortez honestly I dont take much of Ken's mindset. We just dont agree on a lot of things. But some other reviewers have had similar reactions though!
talking about FX, I would get the D700 :) its a legend :)
oh yes it is!
D750 has better optics meaning on the wide range. D500 has sigma equivalent but not the same stop.
Why exactly is a Full frame camera better for Landscape ? I am not realy experienced with such things.
Great question! Its not that its fully better but you are not limited by a crop factor. So you can use the entire "wider" sensor
+Eric Rossi Thank You ! :) I always thought it was something more important ^^
RotFuchs
anytime!
Hi, I'm having a really hard time choosing between whether I should get a full-frame d750, or the crop d500. Is the d500 any good for landscapes? Do crop-sensors have an impact in landscape photography? Aiming for a more well-rounded camera, which ones the better choice? I'm new at this, really hope someone can give some guidance! Thank you
Sure the d500 is great for landscapes but mind you it has the crop factor. Personally, I would take full frame for landscapes so you can get the wider picture without being restricted. But it depends on your budget and lenses you can afford. Personally a D750 is what I went with
Thank you!
I just notice you have a similar video for D610 vs 7100. The D750 is more like the D610 than the D500 is to the D7100
yeah its not a direct comparison but it has to be addressed because of the price point but I agree with what you say. But the D500 to the 7100 isnt even close though.
True, I was thinking if you really liked what the D7100 did for you The D500 would do it better
oh so true though!
D750 all day everyday..
okay.. guys please help me to decide.. i already have a panasonic g85.. and now i wanna upgrade my camera to a dslr system.. which one should i buy d500 or d750 considering i already have a mirroles micro four third camera... any advice?..
well it comes down to lenses. But personally, I would take a full frame in the D750. But all depends on what you want to shoot?
Eric Rossi im just an ethusiast begginer.. im using it for taking picture on family gathering.. or a scenery when im on a trip.. i travel a lot.. i wish i could buy both.. but if i could only pick one.. which one i should choose.. thanks eric..
Idk if you really need to go this advanced then in my opinion. Have you thought about using Sony cameras at all?
What about the D810 vs. the D500?
+Nicolaas Strik everyone avoids this topic because d810 is stiill image quality king.ive no regrets i got d810 few months ago. the d500 is a awesome camera no doubts but you can be sure nikon plan the cameras so that they dont beat/compete with ones in price bracket above. i havnt seen a review yet claiming its better then d810 at 64 iso .its aimed at sport and high iso shooters which isnt the d810 market.the d500 to me is the best crop sensor and the need for full frame is less. but... i dont think they compete against eachother.if your considering d810 dont even look at d500.
+Nicolaas Strik they cant really be compared though. Depends on what you want
I respect your comments and most of them make perfect sens but you are missing the point. We all know about APSC vs FF differences and advantages.
The D500 is surely great and the best APSC ever and a better body than the D750.
BUT...20MPx is too much for a DX sensor (too high pixel density)
A lens will "better resolve" the lower pixel density of a 24MP FF sensor which means that a given lens will produce sharper results (more DXO P-Mpix if you prefer) on a D750 than a D500.
If you are not convinced check the sharpness results of the 85 1.8G on DXO for D7100 (15) and D750(21) or do your own tests as I did.
Well....I don't know about you but for me, whatever the quality of the the D500, I want to get the sharpest results from my lens and will shoot 80% of my shots under 400 ISO so....
Obviously this is my point of view, I might be wrong and I like to hear your point of view :)
Exactly! Pixel density is a big issue when it comes to smaller sensors. Why else would medium format sensors still be the choice for landscape professionals? So unless you want to drop $45,000 on an H5D-200c medium format camera, full frame is the next best choice. If you need the fast FPS and extra reach of the D500…get it! If you are looking for superior results in the same price range….get the D750!
D750+D7200 over than D500
If youre a landscape shooter forget D500.
you wait the damn new 750
They are for two complete different jobs tbh.
you are so right!
The Nikon D750 has (2) recalls
and still remains as one of Nikon's best cameras
You talk to fast .....slow down on the caffee man!
You listen to fast lol!
touché haha oh i would go for the D500 all day (D200and D300s owner)
SuperScalemaster
comes down to what you need to shoot really.
Neither. Nikon is closing their doors. We have no choice but to go to Canon or Pentax for DSLRS now. Lol
wut?
+Nicholas Erwin nah not even close. The d500 is going to be the top seller of the year
+Eric Rossi ignore the d750. the d500 out performs it in every area except battery consumption and compression. the d500 would be a better long term investment.
+Castiel Diallo I guess you don't consider dynamic range and noise performance to be categories.
Oh yeah, the d750 is nearly a full stop better in both.
keep dreaming
Intense Wet Dreams
laddy, the d500 is best for sports and wildlife. would i choose it over a d810? no, no and no. why? my main usage for my camera is portraits and still life. the d500 is no match for the 810 in those two categories. you dig?
D500 is a D7XXX in a pro body and D7500 is now cripple as FK!!!!
THATS A LOT OF TALKING IN A SHORT TIME
THATs HOW VIDEO AND AUDIO WORKS COMBINED INTO A CERTAIN TIME FRAME!
at the end of the day its still a dx, so what did you end up getting? lol
750 lol
+Eric Rossi yes!!! Lol I got me one too lol
ca you please make a video on what are the best settings to use please? lol