Who do you think this is aimed at? Its fast, lightweight, less battery life and a mix of latest gen and last gen tech... Vloggers who want a lighter 4k camera? Hikers and birders willing to trade weight for the advantages of the D500??
I think Nikon failed with this camera. There's no point in upgrading from a D7100/D7200. The only good things over those are the sensor and the buffer. EDIT: and the tilty screen.
Its so odd, neither hikers or birders would probably be willing to go with 1 card slot only. If I imagine myself hiking out and having an issue with a card and possibly lose the whole trip, wow what a downer. This just makes no sense that such a camera has no dual card slot. I got the D7200 and was looking forward to this, but like you said its not a follow up, it seems it got lost in the middle of nowhere.
I think the lack of that backup card slot is a huge issue for anyone wanting to upgrade to the prosumer level. Also, write speeds of relatively inexpensive RAM is now low enough that it should be relatively cheap / easy to include a buffer capable of holding far in excess of a few hundred shots.
Drawbacks vs D7200: · Just one SD card slot · Can't use vertical grip · No magnesium alloy chasis · No index ring (can't use AI/AI-S lenses) · Lower resolution LCD This is not a D7500, this is a D5700!!!
Matt, Thanks for the review. I shoot with a D7200, and really like it. The two cards and the battery life are really important. The lighter weight of the D7500 would be nice, but is not worth the loss of the other features. Thanks again
also the loss of the magnesium alloy body... two months ago i was comparing cameras for which i should buy and in the end it was either the d7500 or d7200, i still chose the d7200 because the build quality for me was more important than those few better specs
Thanks Matt, I have the D5100 and currently use the 18-140mm lens rather than kit. However, I'm considering the next upgrade and going full frame, probably the D750 replacement. However, a bit of me is thinking of the D500 and staying with crop. I've read some articles (e.g. from Tony and Chelsea) who say that full frame lens such as the 70-200 2.8 are not as sharp on crop cameras. If that is true then what are the professional DX lens? Have you done a video on using FX lens on DX Bodies, or really, does it not make any difference?
I have the D7100 and I will stick with it. The D7500 not only has just one single card slot, there's also missing the support for Ai and Ai-S lenses. And when you look underneath the camera, the support for battery grips seems to be missing as well. Is that confimed?
I think the D7500 is going to be good for D7200 and D500 sales. people who have been holding off purchasing a D7200 until its replacement is announced will go ahead and grab the cheaper and better D7200. people like myself who have held off a D500 purchase incase the D7200 replacement was amazing now realize that its not even close so we'll just go ahead and buy the D500. Who will buy the D7500? People who don't already own a DSLR and shop at Best Buy.
Exactly! I'll be waiting till the end of the year to pick up a D7200 to replace my D7100 with it's way too small buffer...can't believe that we've had to wait this long only to be disappointed in the end...
I got the 7500, works great, way better than the 7200. This is not a pro camera, but a good photographer can make it work like a pro camera, don`t focus on gear, more on technique.
I've bought the D500 last week and got a bit worried after the first rumors about the D7500 popped up on Reddit, but after seeing the specs of the D7500, I definitely made the right choice.
Theytoldmetodoit1 I've had my D7100 for a couple years now and wanted to skip the D7200 to look into the one there after... or go full frame. Now it looks like I'll be sticking with the D7100 or going full frame.
For me the upgrade would be the D500. Am very happy with the D7200 too though. And as Angry points out, the D7500 has no support for AI lenses - oops. That means there are currently manufactured lenses Nikon produce that will not work on your new Nikon D7500 DSLR. I think the single card slot is a retrograde step and it is not even XQD. Plus, the two things they could have ditched from the D7200 remain - the annoying stacked dials with child-proof buttons and the poor viewfinder. This is an odd "progression" in the Nikon line-up
Thanks Matt - Currently using the D7000 and wanted to upgrade to the D7500, but listening to your video it seems that the D7500 is a dumber down version of the D500 at half the price? As they say, the D500 (Professional Use) the D7500 for (Consumer Use)?
Hi Matt.....There's also no in body focusing motor, the battery has 15% less capacity BTW. LCD resolution is 980K dots(approx.) The one card slot should be an imprisonable offence!
The D7500 is not a D7200 replacement/Upgrade. Everybody is cracking a rib about the specs. There are lots of people who does not carry the budget to buy a D500 but who shoot a bit of school sports, birds, wildlife and some video. This is not aimed at the pro market!!!! Pro Level we have D5/D810, "pro DX" we have D500/D7200 and mid range DX we have D7500/D5600. So a sport/wildlife camera and a general purpose camera in the different categories. Speaking to a well know retailer who service the wildlife/Nature/Sport shooters. They have young people, students, low budget wildlife/bird shooters who grab this camera. So well done Matt. At least one reviewer who see this camera for what it is. A action/sport camera for the consumer market who is very happy..
Heh, I *knew* what the bit at the beginning would be about :) I've had cards fail on me in the past. The second slot in both the D7000 and now in my D7100 saved me. I always shoot RAW to both slots in case of an emergency. Without a second card slot I won't consider buying this camera. At all. It's a crucial feature for me and a deal breaker if a camera doesn't have one. I absolutely don't understand why Nikon chose to omit the second slot. With two SD slots, the smaller buffer and the slower framerate it would still be different enough from the D500... Other than that it sounds great on paper! The D500 sensor is amazing and those who don't care about the second slot will love that they can get this image quality without having to pay more for a D500. Although, the D500 is absolutely worth it. A photographer I always meet at my favorite zoo has both a D500 and the new Nikkor 70-200/2.8... It's incredible and I get jealous every time I see his gear! :'D
My wife just purchased the D7200 over the d7500 for some of the reasons you stated. She has been to photography school and wondered away from it. Now getting back to it she wanted a pro model unfortunately we can't afford one. She settled on the 7200 for the dual sd slot. And slightly higher MP. Pretty sure she made the right choice. She got some amazing shots at an airshow. Some beautiful sunset shots at the beach. She loves it. Now i wish i could take photos half as good as hers. Love the 7200.
Just recently I stepped up to the D500 from the D7200 and I'm glad I did! Since seeing that the newer "stepped up" version, the D7500 is more a sidestep with the trading off it does. So, in hindsight, I made the wiser move. Thanks for the review, Matt. Good luck in the Big Apple, brother!
I must admit, I wonder if this really is a replacement for the D7200 or whether they've tried to re-jig the product line where you go pro (D500, D5), compact and high quality (D7500) or beginner. The D7200 really sits between the D500 and the D7500 in terms of still camera features, although I do wish it had a tilty touch screen.
I also heard and seen pictures that support that Nikon is not adding a MB Battery Grip for this D7500?? I saw pictures of the bottom the the D7500 that show no inputs for a battery Grip.. Can anyone else tell me if I am right or wrong? I am sticking with my D7200 thank you very much.. I get 2 card slots, and a battery grip. I also have 24MP resolution.. Who cares about the flippy touch screen.. My next SLR will be the Nikon D500. Not sure what Nikon was thinking..
Just a question, I'm looking at both 7200 and 7500 and i loved the review, but is the 7500 worth the extra money than 7200? I love dual card slots (Lord knows how many times that's saved me), I love the battery grip option, and they both do 1080p in 60fps. Low light isn't a problem for me really and neither is fps. Which would be better? I do video and photo free lance and I'm using a Pentax K3 but have nikon lenses from my d3200. The 7500 seems great but feels like its missing out on some things i need but same with 7200. Which do you think is the one to get?
I am not a pro. Upgrading on tight budget is the name of the game. I have a Nikon 5100 and I am spoiled by the articulating screen. So on the 7500 when it came out. I was disappointed it didn't have a touch screen that was similar to the Canon's 80 d. I have shot in old missions, air shows too. The dual slots and higher Iso really don't impress me. Also the buffer. I am leaning towards the 7200. A great camera. lower price. It is proven. All I have heard is good things. No problems with it. Can you ask for anything more?
I have aD7500 and it fits my needs very well. Upgrade from D5300. Tracking, focusing, speed well worth the upgrade. Saved $700Cdn.during the May Nikon sale. Most drawbacks mentioned in comments are insignificant for me.
Love my D500. Bought it partly due to your great reviews. Use it mainly for long walks in the Florida wetlands shooting birds and gators. At first missed the "A" setting for when I was in a hurry and not sure I had settings correct but "P" mode does fine as well as four user pre sets you can set up. Use your setup video from time to time to make sure my "a" option is normal to your settings. Keep up the good work.
Matt, I really appreciate your analysis of the newly announced D7500. The D7500 has piqued my interest, though I'm still very happy with my D7100. As a serious amateur, I *could* afford the D500, but I'd rather spend my money on better lenses. Your view that Nikon eliminated the extra card slot to make the body smaller makes sense. My theory was that modern SD cards are inexpensive, fast and reliable enough that redundancy is no longer needed in Nikon's consumer line and this was an opportunity for further differentiation from the pro line.
Hi Matt, just wondering which if not all of these cameras are weatherproof, dustproof, in-body image stabilization, and ok at -10°F plus Wi-Fi, because I opine in some countries, getting caught in drizzle can ruin at least an SD card, as I found with a former camera. Interesting video, as usual.
I agree. The D7500 is sort of a lateral move to the D7200/D7100. They took away the DOF preview function and a card slot, BUT give you faster AF like that found on the D500, so I'd almost say this is something of its own.... I'm surprised they didn't start a D8000 line for this camera.
Great review Matt. I've got the D750 and love it but for sports its frustrating. Am thinking of going for the D500, but the D7500 has a 50 shots buffer which is appealing or is it? Can't afford the D5 which would answer my problems:-( Would you still go for the D500?
I shoot a lot of sports and the D500 is incredible. The AF tracking is wonderful, even for birds in flight. The high ISO for indoor basketball was great. The crop is a serious advantage for shooting soccer; shooting a 70-200 2.8 instead of a 300 2.8 (same effective focal as a FX body) is a lot cheaper a convenient for the zoom. If you want portraits, go FX; but for sports and wildlife, unless your budget is very large, go D500.
John J Yeah....I'm seriously leaning towards the D500. Its a stout dx camera with pro features. Along with the Sigma 18-35mm and 50-100mm f/1.8 lenses, I should be able to get FX type Bokeh when doing portraits.
From your pictures too, it does appear that there will be NO MB battery grip as on the D700, D7100 & the D7200.. If that is the case, it surely is a waste of an upgrade.. I skip it and keep my D7200 until it dies then move up to a D500..
You don't mention in the video, but apparently the D7500 has no AI indexing for AI and AIS manual focus lenses. That's a deal breaker for me. This is clearly an extension of the 5000 line, not a proper replacement to the D7200.
@matt - Currently I am using D5100 and willing to switch and I am a Landscape shooter and also I have low budget. which is why I am going for Manual lenses like samyang 10mm and samyang 85mm with the kit zoom lens .. Wanted to go for D7200 but the Pentax k-3 II just blow me away with it's features .. I know nikon is the best as I am using one already but cant find the power to break free and get the GPS stabilizer gyro level out of my mind while I will be in a distinct place in himalaya ..
Because this isnt a replacement for the D7200 can we still expect like a $150-200 price drop off the D7200's new retail price( which is currently $996.95) once the D7500 hits retailers? Was going to buy a D7200 this month but not totally sure after the release of this camera. I really think the D7200 should drop in price but since the D7500 is a "sketchy bridge" between the D7200 and D500 (and not a replacement for the 72) I can see them not lowering the 72's retail price.
I'm looking for a bit better camera up from my D3500, It's lacking some important features to make Photogrametry and architectural reference photography easier. I'm not looking to spend a ton as I don't do traditional photography, I also have some decent quality DX lenses so not looking to go full frame. I was leaning towards the D7500 but it's lacking some resolution that the D7200 has, it also has a second card slot for easier backups. Should I buy the D7200?
I've been using the Nikon D3200 for almost two years now. I love it. If I was gonna upgrade I would consider the D7200, D7500, and D7500 the D7200 is great and cheaper than both, but I like the 4k in the other two. The D7500 is cheaper by about a grand, but you're obviously getting more with the D500
Got the D3200 when it first came out. I shoot families, landscape, and engagement sessions. ITS TIME TO UPGRADE! I wanted the d7200, then 7500 came out, should I just suck it up till I can get a d500? Duel card slot is a big loss and so is the ability to place a battery grip on the d7500.
nice review and it helped. I am a new photo grapher. Would it be okay if I purchased Canon 5d mark III straight rather than canon 5D mark IV ? People say Mark IV is not worth the upgrade as value for money !! Please suggest !!
What I think is that Nikon removed one SD card slot to protect the sales of the D500. Anyone looking for a dual SD card slot within the DX realm will have to step up to the D500.
Well Matt I think that force is not strong anymore in Nikon's family. I started to shoot with Nikon's gear 1989. That time I have transferred from Canon. Why? Mainly because I was spoiled kid. BUT...the first Nikon I took (F3HP) gave me the feeling that i hold something special, reliable, useful. That was the way all brands use to practice. And almost all cameras from that time proved their quality. Many of them are still performing strong even these day. Manufacturers used to listen customers. Present time: No acknowledged feedback between manufacturers and customers a.k.a. buyers. So that question 'Who do we think this camera is aimed for?' pretty much has no point. Obviously, manufacturer is 'setting' their own trend in camera line. They are asking only one question: Can we cut the production cost? Hence one card slot less, lighter body. Control layout almost the same without substantial difference between Dxxxx, Dxxx and Dx series. Not to mention previous duds with backfocus issue (D7000), unacceptable noise level with D7100, oil drops on D600's shutter. I forgot what's happen with D750. In my opinion, after the line D300/D700/D3 that company is thinking more of cutting production costs than of its own name and reputation. My thoughts (worth 1200$ multiplied with as many new models in near future) are that I will invest in some high quality scanner and revert back to film photography. After all photography is not feeding me and my family. Cheers
I have a D7100 and after 3 years i'm still learning new things from it, and finding new ways to be creative with it. Heavily into macro photography so am thinking about a D750/D800 specifically for that - more megapixels, better lower light handling etc, and keeping the D7100 for everything else (or maybe a D500 as a replacement if/when prices come down a little). I was hoping the next D7xxx would be a step up, but it doesn't feel like it is....
Currently using a D5100 from 6 years ago. Since i have been getting more into photography over the last year. i am finding my current camera, i find i am missing a lot of the shots that the D7500 or D500 would easily allow me to take. both low light focusing & especially the quick burst shots. I have always been saving up for the D500 but am now strongly thinking about the D7500. Thank you for the comparison.
I have owned a D7000 for quite some time. What would be a better upgrade? The D7200, The D7500 or should I go full frame with a D610? I am not a professional, thus budget is a factor.
I think you are on point when you said that the D7500 is a new line. This is just like when Canon changed the X0D series when 50D changed to the 60D. The 60D was based on the Rebel with a stronger plastic and extra battery. Nikon did the same thing with the D7500. I think the D7500 is a good camera for people who are looking to replace their D3X00 or D5X00 cameras. If you need 2 card slots, get the D500.
I currently have a D7100 and I was waiting for what Nikon would come out with to see if I would upgrade or not. Overall, I see this camera as a lower end model, not worth being part of the 7xxx lineup. Hopefully, they'll do better with the 750/810 replacements.
Not only that, but it also don't support fast cards. So what are you going to do when that buffer fills up?. The jury is still out about the motor: Does it have a lens motor? some sites are reporting that it does not, the others are not telling.
Recall the middle of Nikon's DX line started with D70 that was build with many of the same construction features and followed on through the D90. Then things changed when the D7000 came out with more metal build, dual slots and the feeler. The D300 never got replaced until the D500 finally came out. So its back to like it was when the D200 was introduced and followed by the D80 same sensor processor much less body features. So its back to to 2005.
I use a D750 and D7200 for professional work. i was thinking of upgrading my D7200 (backup camera) to the next gen of the D7000 line. but now i think i'm getting an other D750 as a backup, D7500 is not even worth it...
Hi buddy, I've had a Sony Mirrorless after selling my nikon d7000. I love my new setup but wanted to say thank you for great videos and tips over my nikon years. Best wishes :-)
I am still happy with my old D7000. Thinking about upgrade to the full frame D750 or the APS-C D500. Now the D7500 turned up, but I really want two card slots. Tilt screen and Wifi is desirable. Any thoughts?
I'll be sticking with my D7200, thank you very much. This is a classic example of making cameras for the sake of making cameras. One step forward, 8 steps back!
This camera should have been called the D6000 and started a new series. It does not deserve to be part of the 7000 series, and should not be confusingly labled as such. I've been a Nikon guy since I started, and my first DSLR was a D7000 back in 2010. This is a big blunder though, and makes me start to consider some other options.
Been shooting a D7000 for years now, so I'm always excited (and envious) to see what its replacement looks like. It's not like there's a chance I'd upgrade, but hell. One card slot? That's ridiculous. I don't care for wifi, bluetooth or NFC, but having two card slots in a higher end DSLR is a must. Like you said, dumbed down. Whether that's because Nikon wants to make a clear separation between the D7000 series and the D500 or not, it seems like an idiotic move. On paper it's not that much better than the D7200, so why would anyone spend more to get it?
It appears they (Nikon) may be shifting the focus of their line up, potentially a move to replace/combine the 5xxx/3xxx series? I love Nikon but they really have me scratching my head on this strategy; I hope it leads up to something good down the line. Is the D7500 leading the way for a D750 or D810 upgrade/replacement? I sure hope so!
I own a D7000, I like it, but I was about to look for a replacement. 1st off all I don't shoot professionally and the D7000 is too big for me. I almost decided to get the D5600 but the thing is that it isn't weather sealed and I like to shoot outdoors. I wanted to switch to mirrorless but I already got a few nicelenses....so the D7500 is actually smaller, isn't it? It has the same focus points as my D7000... I guess I can live w/ 1 card slot. what a dilemma!
Totally agree. No dual SD, no AI/AIS. Other links have said Nikon flipped the numbers, this should be a D5700, not a D7500. I own the D500 and D750. Better to buy a used/refurbished D500 for the cost.
Great overview and assessment. I would only add that the D7500 has automatic microfocus adjustment. That is potentially huge if it works. I spend too much time tweeking the MFA. Touch screen and tilt screen are nice additions. Snapbridge would be if they can ever get it working reliably. Lighter weight sounds promising but single card slot makes it a non-starter for any work for 3rd parties that is not easy to replicate. Sounds like they saved space and weight by deleting the built-in AF engine for older lenses -- makes sense to me. IN SHORT it just depends on the application. Deleting the second card slot is a risk on Nikon's part.
I believe the price mentioned was slightly off. The nikon d7200 with lens is about 1000 usd. and about 700 for body only. The nikon d7500 with lens is about 1700 usd. and with out the lens its 1200 body only. So in my opinion if youre going to spend nearly 2k for an SLR just save up the couple hundred dollars to buy the nikon d500. However if you already have lenses you can get the body of the d7500 for that 1200 and be done with it. personally im planning on still buying the d7200.
Have a D7200 and love it... Won't be changing any time soon... Just hope this D7500 isn't a disappointing prelude to whatever the D810 replacement is going to be...
If you look at Tony Northrups video of the d500 vs d7200. It beats it in IQ. So yes the d7500 beats the d7200. If I was at a d7200 I wouldn't get it and go straight to the d500. Though if I was going from the d3/5xxx I would move to a d7500. If more features are needed you have the d500.
Damn good detailed video Matt! I have the D7200 and have no plans of upgrading to the D7500. It seems to be a nice camera, but the D7200 has some advantages in some ways. Nikon knows what they are doing. Stay tuned.
I had my D7100 repaired by Nikon when the shutter failed after over 100k exposures. While I was waiting for the repair I bought a refurbished D7200. They're both great. I was on the fence about getting a D500 instead but it wasn't out yet. I regularly shoot over 1000 images in one day, all on one battery and one card, and with either body. If one of my cameras dies, I think the D7500 represents a worthwhile upgrade because of the continuous shooting speed and improved buffer. Of course, I'll be thinking about the D500 again, though. I wonder if there will be a D500S.
I'm shooting a D800 and D300s...I'm looking forward to upgrading later this fall with the new 5th Generation D810 Upgrade, and either a new Nikon Pro Mirrorless or Fuji XT 2 !
This may help you to decide. ruclips.net/video/VpIW0_0MQEg/видео.html. This is the link to a thorough review by a professional who actually used the D7500 for 1 month before reviewing it.
Use a D3200 for studio portraiture and events where i have control of the light .... i was looking at the D500 for my upgrade but.. based on this and what i thought was going to be something really cool... i ll just buy the D7200 dual cards IS important to me as is the 24 megapixel, again i shoot artificial light strobes or constant i dont need the dynamic range etc etc i do most in post edit... so its either a D3300 and premium glass... (Sigma art comes to mind) or a D7200 with maybe a Sigma 50 1.4 prime. Thanks for your preview... now im clear of what to get.
Agree, stupid to bin the second slot, it is clear to see why the specs are a little better than the D7200 and not quite as good as a D500, as the camera must fit in-between and the price must fit in between, I have no desire to buy this as I would get a D500, for an extra £400 in the UK, the good thing now is that the D500 will drop price quickly, so mid to late summer the D500 will be aprox £1500.00, nice review thanks
I have been shooting a D7100 for several years and love it. I'm not sure what Nikon is thinking with the D7500. I agree with Matt, the single card slot is a show stopper. There wasn't enough in the D7200 for me to upgrade to it. I am currently planning on a D750 to the kit bag to get an FX sensor and better low light capabilities. This is another miss for Nikon. I sure hope they get their act together. The two things I was hoping for out of the successor for the D7200 were improved low-light performance and bigger and faster buffer to drive up FPS. The D7500 delivered those things, but missed the boat by dropping a card slot.
I've got the D7000, and with the shutter count getting incredibly close to 250.000 shots, I was waiting out for Nikon to announce a D7300 (which was the D7500). The single SD-slot, though, has pushed me back to probably the D7200 (one does need to work within ones budget, so not likely to go for the D500).
Have both the D7200 & D500, so i don't think its something i would even consider. Dual card slots are essential and was hoping for something better from Nikon
I have 2 D7200's and I love them. I don't shoot that much video and the video I do shoot is fine at 1080 X 60 or even 30fps. Most of my video is shot with my D3200 actually. No need for 4K or tilt screen. The absence of the second card slot is huge. I like to make sure in the event something happens, I have a back up. No interest in the D7500.
I own a D7200 and a D7000. There is no way I would consider buying a D7500. Why? Well mainly because a) no support for manual focus lenses, b) No battery grip option and c) only a single card slot. Also the build quality does not seem as good as the D7200. If I upgrade I will go for a D500 or maybe go full frame.
I started with a D3300 and then got the D7200, I use the dual slots not as backup but for continuity writing. I can't find a reason to upgrade to the D7500 but If I still had the D3300 I think I'll go for the 7500 instead of the 7200. That said, weight and the grip is the only thing I complain about my D7200.
I was waiting for this release to make a decision on upgrading my D5200. I think I will wait patiently for a sale for d500 and make my move when it goes down below $1500. What really did it for me was the missing SD card slot when choosing to pass on the D7500.
Interesting camera. I've been thinking of upgrading my D7000 to the D7200, and now this appears. Yes, Nikon dropped some D500 features, like a second card slot. I'm not sure that's a deal breaker for me. I like the fact it has a built in flash which can control the Creative Lighting System speedlights. I've got an SB800 and SB900. For video, it has clean HDMI output so you can record 4K to an external recorder. The form factor looks like it will feel better in hand. Side by side image comparisons will be nice to see when the D7500 is released.
Here in Switzerland the D7500 with the 16-80mm kit-lens is listed to cost as much as the D500 with the excact same lens. How rediculous is that? I've loved the D7XXX series so far, but I find it outrageous that Nikon is try to sell a sub-par camera for a premium price. I fear that Nikon will lose some of it's customers, especially since Fuji and Sony are selling excellent mirrorless cameras that offer new and innovative features.
I started my photography career as a hobby with D3000, then upgraded to d7000 used it for year nd half, wanted to upgrade again as wanted better focus and low light capability. Borrowed D7200 frm a friend, rented D750 nd as no one had D500 so had to go to shop to test it. They were kind enough to let me use it for 2 hours on street being an old customer. D500 was it within few minutes. The iso button placement, focusing system WOW. It just doesn't know how to lose focus. Full frame was never my creteria.just wanted an all round camera for another 5 yrs or so. D500 It is. Been using it fr 2 months now. Nd it just makes me happy with every click. Plus body is good to hold considering i have quite big hands. I still require a battery grip. Battery doesn't last full day With video and stills.
Mik Hail Which is a good choice. Throwing out the money for a 7500 wouldnt be smart imho. d500 is a pro body with waaay better specs. plus by this point you probably have a good collection of lenses
Same here. I've been using my D7100 for years now but I wanted to treat myself with an upgrade. I was reading all fantastic things about the rumored D7500 but I'm not happy about it anymore. I've decided to upgrade a little bit further and will get the D500
I have a D500 and D7500, the D500 have waaay better specs but for birds and wildlife, the end result the images are the same. 2 fps faster makes no difference, 1 card slot makes no difference as I have not had a card fail in 10yrs. Battery Grip, no issue as the D500 grip is crazy expensive. I bought the D7500 with a Sigma 100-400 as a hiking camera photographing wildlife and birds in the mountains. Sad to say but my D500 have not seen a lot of work.
Thanks for the video! I'd love to see a comparision between the D7500 and the new D5600, because the difference doesn't realy show in the Nikon comparision webpage. I can't find significant changes exept the botton layout....so I hope you can help me with that. Thank you and Greetings
Who do you think this is aimed at? Its fast, lightweight, less battery life and a mix of latest gen and last gen tech... Vloggers who want a lighter 4k camera? Hikers and birders willing to trade weight for the advantages of the D500??
I think Nikon failed with this camera. There's no point in upgrading from a D7100/D7200. The only good things over those are the sensor and the buffer.
EDIT: and the tilty screen.
I think it's there to complete against the Canon 80D, pretty much.
And live view auto fine tune feature.
Its so odd, neither hikers or birders would probably be willing to go with 1 card slot only.
If I imagine myself hiking out and having an issue with a card and possibly lose the whole trip, wow what a downer.
This just makes no sense that such a camera has no dual card slot.
I got the D7200 and was looking forward to this, but like you said its not a follow up, it seems it got lost in the middle of nowhere.
I think the lack of that backup card slot is a huge issue for anyone wanting to upgrade to the prosumer level. Also, write speeds of relatively inexpensive RAM is now low enough that it should be relatively cheap / easy to include a buffer capable of holding far in excess of a few hundred shots.
Drawbacks vs D7200:
· Just one SD card slot
· Can't use vertical grip
· No magnesium alloy chasis
· No index ring (can't use AI/AI-S lenses)
· Lower resolution LCD
This is not a D7500, this is a D5700!!!
Matt,
Thanks for the review. I shoot with a D7200, and really like it. The two cards and the battery life are really important. The lighter weight of the D7500 would be nice, but is not worth the loss of the other features.
Thanks again
also the loss of the magnesium alloy body... two months ago i was comparing cameras for which i should buy and in the end it was either the d7500 or d7200, i still chose the d7200 because the build quality for me was more important than those few better specs
Thanks Matt, I have the D5100 and currently use the 18-140mm lens rather than kit. However, I'm considering the next upgrade and going full frame, probably the D750 replacement. However, a bit of me is thinking of the D500 and staying with crop.
I've read some articles (e.g. from Tony and Chelsea) who say that full frame lens such as the 70-200 2.8 are not as sharp on crop cameras. If that is true then what are the professional DX lens?
Have you done a video on using FX lens on DX Bodies, or really, does it not make any difference?
I have the D7100 and I will stick with it. The D7500 not only has just one single card slot, there's also missing the support for Ai and Ai-S lenses. And when you look underneath the camera, the support for battery grips seems to be missing as well. Is that confimed?
I think the D7500 is going to be good for D7200 and D500 sales. people who have been holding off purchasing a D7200 until its replacement is announced will go ahead and grab the cheaper and better D7200. people like myself who have held off a D500 purchase incase the D7200 replacement was amazing now realize that its not even close so we'll just go ahead and buy the D500. Who will buy the D7500? People who don't already own a DSLR and shop at Best Buy.
Exactly! I'll be waiting till the end of the year to pick up a D7200 to replace my D7100 with it's way too small buffer...can't believe that we've had to wait this long only to be disappointed in the end...
i agree..
Use Best Buy to test out lenses then buy them from BH
Dane Liberatore renting costs money.returning to Best Buy is free what are you saying no for? Lol
Dane Liberatore true true
I got the 7500, works great, way better than the 7200. This is not a pro camera, but a good photographer can make it work like a pro camera, don`t focus on gear, more on technique.
I've bought the D500 last week and got a bit worried after the first rumors about the D7500 popped up on Reddit, but after seeing the specs of the D7500, I definitely made the right choice.
I have a D7200. I think it is a great camera. Seems to me, when compared with the D7500 that the D7200 is still the better camera.
Theytoldmetodoit1 I've had my D7100 for a couple years now and wanted to skip the D7200 to look into the one there after... or go full frame. Now it looks like I'll be sticking with the D7100 or going full frame.
Robert Steich go full frame
Shoot film? 😏
Robert Steich Go full frame if you don't have to change up all your lenses. For the price of a new 7500 you can get full frame
For me the upgrade would be the D500. Am very happy with the D7200 too though. And as Angry points out, the D7500 has no support for AI lenses - oops. That means there are currently manufactured lenses Nikon produce that will not work on your new Nikon D7500 DSLR. I think the single card slot is a retrograde step and it is not even XQD. Plus, the two things they could have ditched from the D7200 remain - the annoying stacked dials with child-proof buttons and the poor viewfinder. This is an odd "progression" in the Nikon line-up
Thanks Matt - Currently using the D7000 and wanted to upgrade to the D7500, but listening to your video it seems that the D7500 is a dumber down version of the D500 at half the price? As they say, the D500 (Professional Use) the D7500 for (Consumer Use)?
Hi Matt.....There's also no in body focusing motor, the battery has 15% less capacity BTW. LCD resolution is 980K dots(approx.) The one card slot should be an imprisonable offence!
Errrr yes there is.
The D7500 is not a D7200 replacement/Upgrade. Everybody is cracking a rib about the specs. There are lots of people who does not carry the budget to buy a D500 but who shoot a bit of school sports, birds, wildlife and some video. This is not aimed at the pro market!!!! Pro Level we have D5/D810, "pro DX" we have D500/D7200 and mid range DX we have D7500/D5600. So a sport/wildlife camera and a general purpose camera in the different categories. Speaking to a well know retailer who service the wildlife/Nature/Sport shooters. They have young people, students, low budget wildlife/bird shooters who grab this camera. So well done Matt. At least one reviewer who see this camera for what it is. A action/sport camera for the consumer market who is very happy..
Heh, I *knew* what the bit at the beginning would be about :)
I've had cards fail on me in the past. The second slot in both the D7000 and now in my D7100 saved me. I always shoot RAW to both slots in case of an emergency.
Without a second card slot I won't consider buying this camera. At all. It's a crucial feature for me and a deal breaker if a camera doesn't have one.
I absolutely don't understand why Nikon chose to omit the second slot. With two SD slots, the smaller buffer and the slower framerate it would still be different enough from the D500...
Other than that it sounds great on paper! The D500 sensor is amazing and those who don't care about the second slot will love that they can get this image quality without having to pay more for a D500.
Although, the D500 is absolutely worth it. A photographer I always meet at my favorite zoo has both a D500 and the new Nikkor 70-200/2.8... It's incredible and I get jealous every time I see his gear! :'D
landscapes/portrait = D7200
Sports/wildlife/4k = D500
Don't care = D7500
My wife just purchased the D7200 over the d7500 for some of the reasons you stated. She has been to photography school and wondered away from it. Now getting back to it she wanted a pro model unfortunately we can't afford one. She settled on the 7200 for the dual sd slot. And slightly higher MP. Pretty sure she made the right choice. She got some amazing shots at an airshow. Some beautiful sunset shots at the beach. She loves it. Now i wish i could take photos half as good as hers. Love the 7200.
Just recently I stepped up to the D500 from the D7200 and I'm glad I did! Since seeing that the newer "stepped up" version, the D7500 is more a sidestep with the trading off it does.
So, in hindsight, I made the wiser move. Thanks for the review, Matt. Good luck in the Big Apple, brother!
I must admit, I wonder if this really is a replacement for the D7200 or whether they've tried to re-jig the product line where you go pro (D500, D5), compact and high quality (D7500) or beginner. The D7200 really sits between the D500 and the D7500 in terms of still camera features, although I do wish it had a tilty touch screen.
I also heard and seen pictures that support that Nikon is not adding a
MB Battery Grip for this D7500?? I saw pictures of the bottom the the
D7500 that show no inputs for a battery Grip.. Can anyone else tell me
if I am right or wrong? I am sticking with my D7200 thank you very
much.. I get 2 card slots, and a battery grip. I also have 24MP
resolution.. Who cares about the flippy touch screen.. My next SLR will
be the Nikon D500. Not sure what Nikon was thinking..
Just a question, I'm looking at both 7200 and 7500 and i loved the review, but is the 7500 worth the extra money than 7200? I love dual card slots (Lord knows how many times that's saved me), I love the battery grip option, and they both do 1080p in 60fps. Low light isn't a problem for me really and neither is fps. Which would be better? I do video and photo free lance and I'm using a Pentax K3 but have nikon lenses from my d3200. The 7500 seems great but feels like its missing out on some things i need but same with 7200. Which do you think is the one to get?
I am not a pro. Upgrading on tight budget is the name of the game. I have a Nikon 5100 and I am spoiled by the articulating screen. So on the 7500 when it came out. I was disappointed it didn't have a touch screen that was similar to the Canon's 80 d. I have shot in old missions, air shows too. The dual slots and higher Iso really don't impress me. Also the buffer. I am leaning towards the 7200. A great camera. lower price. It is proven. All I have heard is good things. No problems with it. Can you ask for anything more?
I have aD7500 and it fits my needs very well. Upgrade from D5300. Tracking, focusing, speed well worth the upgrade. Saved $700Cdn.during the May Nikon sale. Most drawbacks mentioned in comments are insignificant for me.
Love my D500. Bought it partly due to your great reviews. Use it mainly for long walks in the Florida wetlands shooting birds and gators. At first missed the "A" setting for when I was in a hurry and not sure I had settings correct but "P" mode does fine as well as four user pre sets you can set up. Use your setup video from time to time to make sure my "a" option is normal to your settings. Keep up the good work.
Matt, I really appreciate your analysis of the newly announced D7500. The D7500 has piqued my interest, though I'm still very happy with my D7100. As a serious amateur, I *could* afford the D500, but I'd rather spend my money on better lenses. Your view that Nikon eliminated the extra card slot to make the body smaller makes sense. My theory was that modern SD cards are inexpensive, fast and reliable enough that redundancy is no longer needed in Nikon's consumer line and this was an opportunity for further differentiation from the pro line.
Hi Matt, just wondering which if not all of these cameras are weatherproof, dustproof, in-body image stabilization, and ok at -10°F plus Wi-Fi, because I opine in some countries, getting caught in drizzle can ruin at least an SD card, as I found with a former camera. Interesting video, as usual.
I agree. The D7500 is sort of a lateral move to the D7200/D7100. They took away the DOF preview function and a card slot, BUT give you faster AF like that found on the D500, so I'd almost say this is something of its own.... I'm surprised they didn't start a D8000 line for this camera.
Great review Matt. I've got the D750 and love it but for sports its frustrating. Am thinking of going for the D500, but the D7500 has a 50 shots buffer which is appealing or is it? Can't afford the D5 which would answer my problems:-( Would you still go for the D500?
Gary Nelson I would jump on the 7500 if it had dual slots.
I shoot a lot of sports and the D500 is incredible. The AF tracking is wonderful, even for birds in flight. The high ISO for indoor basketball was great. The crop is a serious advantage for shooting soccer; shooting a 70-200 2.8 instead of a 300 2.8 (same effective focal as a FX body) is a lot cheaper a convenient for the zoom. If you want portraits, go FX; but for sports and wildlife, unless your budget is very large, go D500.
John J Yeah....I'm seriously leaning towards the D500. Its a stout dx camera with pro features. Along with the Sigma 18-35mm and 50-100mm f/1.8 lenses, I should be able to get FX type Bokeh when doing portraits.
From your pictures too, it does appear that there will be NO MB battery grip as on the D700, D7100 & the D7200.. If that is the case, it surely is a waste of an upgrade.. I skip it and keep my D7200 until it dies then move up to a D500..
You don't mention in the video, but apparently the D7500 has no AI indexing for AI and AIS manual focus lenses. That's a deal breaker for me. This is clearly an extension of the 5000 line, not a proper replacement to the D7200.
what does that mean?even d5300 has this
@matt - Currently I am using D5100 and willing to switch and I am a Landscape shooter and also I have low budget. which is why I am going for Manual lenses like samyang 10mm and samyang 85mm with the kit zoom lens .. Wanted to go for D7200 but the Pentax k-3 II just blow me away with it's features ..
I know nikon is the best as I am using one already but cant find the power to break free and get the GPS stabilizer gyro level out of my mind while I will be in a distinct place in himalaya ..
Because this isnt a replacement for the D7200 can we still expect like a $150-200 price drop off the D7200's new retail price( which is currently $996.95) once the D7500 hits retailers? Was going to buy a D7200 this month but not totally sure after the release of this camera. I really think the D7200 should drop in price but since the D7500 is a "sketchy bridge" between the D7200 and D500 (and not a replacement for the 72) I can see them not lowering the 72's retail price.
I have ad5300 and needs costly repairs. I think I am really liking the D7200. will my d5300 lenses fit the D7200?
Is this one going to be a landscape camera or more sport/wildlife like the D500 ?
I'm looking for a bit better camera up from my D3500, It's lacking some important features to make Photogrametry and architectural reference photography easier. I'm not looking to spend a ton as I don't do traditional photography, I also have some decent quality DX lenses so not looking to go full frame. I was leaning towards the D7500 but it's lacking some resolution that the D7200 has, it also has a second card slot for easier backups. Should I buy the D7200?
I've been using the Nikon D3200 for almost two years now. I love it. If I was gonna upgrade I would consider the D7200, D7500, and D7500 the D7200 is great and cheaper than both, but I like the 4k in the other two. The D7500 is cheaper by about a grand, but you're obviously getting more with the D500
Hi Matt, I bought a Nikon D 7100 one month before the 7200 came out, what did I miss out on
Got the D3200 when it first came out. I shoot families, landscape, and engagement sessions. ITS TIME TO UPGRADE! I wanted the d7200, then 7500 came out, should I just suck it up till I can get a d500? Duel card slot is a big loss and so is the ability to place a battery grip on the d7500.
nice review and it helped. I am a new photo grapher. Would it be okay if I purchased Canon 5d mark III straight rather than canon 5D mark IV ? People say Mark IV is not worth the upgrade as value for money !! Please suggest !!
What I think is that Nikon removed one SD card slot to protect the sales of the D500. Anyone looking for a dual SD card slot within the DX realm will have to step up to the D500.
Well Matt I think that force is not strong anymore in Nikon's family. I started to shoot with Nikon's gear 1989. That time I have transferred from Canon. Why? Mainly because I was spoiled kid. BUT...the first Nikon I took (F3HP) gave me the feeling that i hold something special, reliable, useful. That was the way all brands use to practice. And almost all cameras from that time proved their quality. Many of them are still performing strong even these day. Manufacturers used to listen customers.
Present time: No acknowledged feedback between manufacturers and customers a.k.a. buyers.
So that question 'Who do we think this camera is aimed for?' pretty much has no point.
Obviously, manufacturer is 'setting' their own trend in camera line.
They are asking only one question: Can we cut the production cost? Hence one card slot less, lighter body. Control layout almost the same without substantial difference between Dxxxx, Dxxx and Dx series. Not to mention previous duds with backfocus issue (D7000), unacceptable noise level with D7100, oil drops on D600's shutter. I forgot what's happen with D750. In my opinion, after the line D300/D700/D3 that company is thinking more of cutting production costs than of its own name and reputation.
My thoughts (worth 1200$ multiplied with as many new models in near future) are that I will invest in some high quality scanner and revert back to film photography. After all photography is not feeding me and my family.
Cheers
I have a D7100 and after 3 years i'm still learning new things from it, and finding new ways to be creative with it. Heavily into macro photography so am thinking about a D750/D800 specifically for that - more megapixels, better lower light handling etc, and keeping the D7100 for everything else (or maybe a D500 as a replacement if/when prices come down a little).
I was hoping the next D7xxx would be a step up, but it doesn't feel like it is....
Do we finally have aperture control in video mode? I think we need some more information on its video capabilities.
Currently using a D5100 from 6 years ago. Since i have been getting more into photography over the last year. i am finding my current camera, i find i am missing a lot of the shots that the D7500 or D500 would easily allow me to take. both low light focusing & especially the quick burst shots. I have always been saving up for the D500 but am now strongly thinking about the D7500.
Thank you for the comparison.
I have owned a D7000 for quite some time. What would be a better upgrade? The D7200, The D7500 or should I go full frame with a D610? I am not a professional, thus budget is a factor.
D7200 without question. I got one $739.99(brand new from Canada with one year warranty) last week.
I just lost it at the "How to shoot UFOs" card popup after mentioning the high ISO range. 😂
I have a D7200 and looking at the D500... No WAY would I even consider the D7500. What is Nikon thinking????
Nice job Matt. I love how you can break these equipment reviews into realistic and pro relative terms.
I think you are on point when you said that the D7500 is a new line. This is just like when Canon changed the X0D series when 50D changed to the 60D. The 60D was based on the Rebel with a stronger plastic and extra battery. Nikon did the same thing with the D7500. I think the D7500 is a good camera for people who are looking to replace their D3X00 or D5X00 cameras. If you need 2 card slots, get the D500.
I currently have a D7100 and I was waiting for what Nikon would come out with to see if I would upgrade or not. Overall, I see this camera as a lower end model, not worth being part of the 7xxx lineup. Hopefully, they'll do better with the 750/810 replacements.
agree
I currently own the d7200 and I wouldn't dare to upgrade to the d7500. I'd instead go for the d500. Totally agree. Thanks for that great video 👏👌👍
I'm sticking with the D500. But I wonder, why not an update for the FX D750? Is an update around the corner for the D750?
Was using a D7100 up until recently. Upgraded to a D750, so it's not my concern.
Not only that, but it also don't support fast cards. So what are you going to do when that buffer fills up?. The jury is still out about the motor: Does it have a lens motor? some sites are reporting that it does not, the others are not telling.
Recall the middle of Nikon's DX line started with D70 that was build with many of the same construction features and followed on through the D90. Then things changed when the D7000 came out with more metal build, dual slots and the feeler. The D300 never got replaced until the D500 finally came out. So its back to like it was when the D200 was introduced and followed by the D80 same sensor processor much less body features. So its back to to 2005.
So would you say that the 7500 is a BIG step up from my D-80??
I use a D750 and D7200 for professional work. i was thinking of upgrading my D7200 (backup camera) to the next gen of the D7000 line. but now i think i'm getting an other D750 as a backup, D7500 is not even worth it...
Hi buddy, I've had a Sony Mirrorless after selling my nikon d7000. I love my new setup but wanted to say thank you for great videos and tips over my nikon years. Best wishes :-)
I am still happy with my old D7000. Thinking about upgrade to the full frame D750 or the APS-C D500. Now the D7500 turned up, but I really want two card slots. Tilt screen and Wifi is desirable. Any thoughts?
Have to go D500 then
Fredrik Karlsson or 750 -- if ur doing mainly wildlife and sport the 500 however if you want an all-purpose camera the 750
Fredrik Karlsson hope i can help
Thanks. I am probably aiming for the D750 also considering the price difference.
Fredrik- mnd you you need full set of new glass. FF do not accept APS-C lenses.. this is not to be overlooked.
You also can't use the older AIS lenses with the D7500.
The D7200 is rated in the top 5 all time low light shooters.
I know which one I will be using
quite disappointing, wait to change from my D90. Which model D7500 or D7200?
I have the original D7000 and I think I will wait little longer and keep saving before upgrading, especially if the 7500 is what is hot right now.
I'll be sticking with my D7200, thank you very much. This is a classic example of making cameras for the sake of making cameras. One step forward, 8 steps back!
This camera should have been called the D6000 and started a new series. It does not deserve to be part of the 7000 series, and should not be confusingly labled as such. I've been a Nikon guy since I started, and my first DSLR was a D7000 back in 2010. This is a big blunder though, and makes me start to consider some other options.
Been shooting a D7000 for years now, so I'm always excited (and envious) to see what its replacement looks like. It's not like there's a chance I'd upgrade, but hell. One card slot? That's ridiculous. I don't care for wifi, bluetooth or NFC, but having two card slots in a higher end DSLR is a must. Like you said, dumbed down. Whether that's because Nikon wants to make a clear separation between the D7000 series and the D500 or not, it seems like an idiotic move. On paper it's not that much better than the D7200, so why would anyone spend more to get it?
It appears they (Nikon) may be shifting the focus of their line up, potentially a move to replace/combine the 5xxx/3xxx series?
I love Nikon but they really have me scratching my head on this strategy; I hope it leads up to something good down the line. Is the D7500 leading the way for a D750 or D810 upgrade/replacement? I sure hope so!
I own a D7000, I like it, but I was about to look for a replacement. 1st off all I don't shoot professionally and the D7000 is too big for me. I almost decided to get the D5600 but the thing is that it isn't weather sealed and I like to shoot outdoors. I wanted to switch to mirrorless but I already got a few nicelenses....so the D7500 is actually smaller, isn't it? It has the same focus points as my D7000... I guess I can live w/ 1 card slot. what a dilemma!
Totally agree. No dual SD, no AI/AIS. Other links have said Nikon flipped the numbers, this should be a D5700, not a D7500. I own the D500 and D750. Better to buy a used/refurbished D500 for the cost.
Great overview and assessment. I would only add that the D7500 has automatic microfocus adjustment. That is potentially huge if it works. I spend too much time tweeking the MFA. Touch screen and tilt screen are nice additions. Snapbridge would be if they can ever get it working reliably. Lighter weight sounds promising but single card slot makes it a non-starter for any work for 3rd parties that is not easy to replicate. Sounds like they saved space and weight by deleting the built-in AF engine for older lenses -- makes sense to me. IN SHORT it just depends on the application. Deleting the second card slot is a risk on Nikon's part.
I believe the price mentioned was slightly off.
The nikon d7200 with lens is about 1000 usd. and about 700 for body only.
The nikon d7500 with lens is about 1700 usd. and with out the lens its 1200 body only.
So in my opinion if youre going to spend nearly 2k for an SLR just save up the couple hundred dollars to buy the nikon d500. However if you already have lenses you can get the body of the d7500 for that 1200 and be done with it.
personally im planning on still buying the d7200.
Have a D7200 and love it... Won't be changing any time soon... Just hope this D7500 isn't a disappointing prelude to whatever the D810 replacement is going to be...
Can you use vintage lenses with tthis camera?
But is it better than the Olympus OMD 5ii or Olympus OMD 10iii? Which of these three is better?
This video segment may answer your question about vintage lenses ruclips.net/video/VpIW0_0MQEg/видео.html
I loved the UFO reference, and then a card popped up on how to shoot UFOs...! Hilarious!
If you look at Tony Northrups video of the d500 vs d7200. It beats it in IQ. So yes the d7500 beats the d7200. If I was at a d7200 I wouldn't get it and go straight to the d500. Though if I was going from the d3/5xxx I would move to a d7500. If more features are needed you have the d500.
Damn good detailed video Matt! I have the D7200 and have no plans of upgrading to the D7500. It seems to be a nice camera, but the D7200 has some advantages in some ways. Nikon knows what they are doing. Stay tuned.
I had my D7100 repaired by Nikon when the shutter failed after over 100k exposures. While I was waiting for the repair I bought a refurbished D7200. They're both great. I was on the fence about getting a D500 instead but it wasn't out yet. I regularly shoot over 1000 images in one day, all on one battery and one card, and with either body. If one of my cameras dies, I think the D7500 represents a worthwhile upgrade because of the continuous shooting speed and improved buffer. Of course, I'll be thinking about the D500 again, though. I wonder if there will be a D500S.
I'm shooting a D800 and D300s...I'm looking forward to upgrading later this fall with the new 5th Generation D810 Upgrade, and either a new Nikon Pro Mirrorless or Fuji XT 2 !
Sir Please tell me which one i buy... D7200 or D7500... Who is better for me...
This may help you to decide. ruclips.net/video/VpIW0_0MQEg/видео.html. This is the link to a thorough review by a professional who actually used the D7500 for 1 month before reviewing it.
Use a D3200 for studio portraiture and events where i have control of the light .... i was looking at the D500 for my upgrade but.. based on this and what i thought was going to be something really cool... i ll just buy the D7200 dual cards IS important to me as is the 24 megapixel, again i shoot artificial light strobes or constant i dont need the dynamic range etc etc i do most in post edit... so its either a D3300 and premium glass... (Sigma art comes to mind) or a D7200 with maybe a Sigma 50 1.4 prime.
Thanks for your preview... now im clear of what to get.
Sticking with my D7100. Still does everything I need.
Is there gonna be a new full frame this year? Im hoping d750 price to drop
Agree, stupid to bin the second slot, it is clear to see why the specs are a little better than the D7200 and not quite as good as a D500, as the camera must fit in-between and the price must fit in between, I have no desire to buy this as I would get a D500, for an extra £400 in the UK, the good thing now is that the D500 will drop price quickly, so mid to late summer the D500 will be aprox £1500.00, nice review thanks
I have been shooting a D7100 for several years and love it. I'm not sure what Nikon is thinking with the D7500. I agree with Matt, the single card slot is a show stopper. There wasn't enough in the D7200 for me to upgrade to it. I am currently planning on a D750 to the kit bag to get an FX sensor and better low light capabilities. This is another miss for Nikon. I sure hope they get their act together. The two things I was hoping for out of the successor for the D7200 were improved low-light performance and bigger and faster buffer to drive up FPS. The D7500 delivered those things, but missed the boat by dropping a card slot.
I've got the D7000, and with the shutter count getting incredibly close to 250.000 shots, I was waiting out for Nikon to announce a D7300 (which was the D7500). The single SD-slot, though, has pushed me back to probably the D7200 (one does need to work within ones budget, so not likely to go for the D500).
Have both the D7200 & D500, so i don't think its something i would even consider. Dual card slots are essential and was hoping for something better from Nikon
I have 2 D7200's and I love them. I don't shoot that much video and the video I do shoot is fine at 1080 X 60 or even 30fps. Most of my video is shot with my D3200 actually. No need for 4K or tilt screen. The absence of the second card slot is huge. I like to make sure in the event something happens, I have a back up. No interest in the D7500.
I shoot a D7100 and it's great. I'd never do without the dual card slots again. That was a weird move in my opinion.
Thanks Matt, great info, I have the D7500 and believe it shoots double exposure. Can you explain this. Thanks !!!
I own a D7200 and a D7000. There is no way I would consider buying a D7500. Why? Well mainly because a) no support for manual focus lenses, b) No battery grip option and c) only a single card slot. Also the build quality does not seem as good as the D7200. If I upgrade I will go for a D500 or maybe go full frame.
Ive been waiting to upgrade from my D7000, I think I'll be choosing the D7200 now that the D7500 as been announced.
I started with a D3300 and then got the D7200, I use the dual slots not as backup but for continuity writing. I can't find a reason to upgrade to the D7500 but If I still had the D3300 I think I'll go for the 7500 instead of the 7200. That said, weight and the grip is the only thing I complain about my D7200.
I was waiting for this release to make a decision on upgrading my D5200. I think I will wait patiently for a sale for d500 and make my move when it goes down below $1500. What really did it for me was the missing SD card slot when choosing to pass on the D7500.
Interesting camera. I've been thinking of upgrading my D7000 to the D7200, and now this appears. Yes, Nikon dropped some D500 features, like a second card slot. I'm not sure that's a deal breaker for me. I like the fact it has a built in flash which can control the Creative Lighting System speedlights. I've got an SB800 and SB900. For video, it has clean HDMI output so you can record 4K to an external recorder. The form factor looks like it will feel better in hand. Side by side image comparisons will be nice to see when the D7500 is released.
Gerry Fraiberg Sounds like it might work for your needs, but the 7500 is definitely not an upgrade from the 7200.
No, not necessarily an upgrade but a different camera slotted in between the D7200 and the D500.
No 2 SD slots, no AI lenses, no battery grip? How is this a successor for D7200? It's not!
Here in Switzerland the D7500 with the 16-80mm kit-lens is listed to cost as much as the D500 with the excact same lens.
How rediculous is that?
I've loved the D7XXX series so far, but I find it outrageous that Nikon is try to sell a sub-par camera for a premium price.
I fear that Nikon will lose some of it's customers, especially since Fuji and Sony are selling excellent mirrorless cameras that offer new and innovative features.
I started my photography career as a hobby with D3000, then upgraded to d7000 used it for year nd half, wanted to upgrade again as wanted better focus and low light capability. Borrowed D7200 frm a friend, rented D750 nd as no one had D500 so had to go to shop to test it. They were kind enough to let me use it for 2 hours on street being an old customer. D500 was it within few minutes. The iso button placement, focusing system WOW. It just doesn't know how to lose focus. Full frame was never my creteria.just wanted an all round camera for another 5 yrs or so. D500 It is. Been using it fr 2 months now. Nd it just makes me happy with every click. Plus body is good to hold considering i have quite big hands. I still require a battery grip. Battery doesn't last full day With video and stills.
This is the D3400 all over again.
Let's make the new camera worse then the previous one.
good review Matt. also no joystick I believe. I won't be swapping my D500. where is the D750 and D810 replacemebt.
Hi there! I use D7100. My next body will be D500, and no way for D7500.
Mik Hail Which is a good choice. Throwing out the money for a 7500 wouldnt be smart imho. d500 is a pro body with waaay better specs. plus by this point you probably have a good collection of lenses
Hello....D7100 is one gem of a camera....and d500 with xqd card + sigma 150-600 mm is a weapon. (I have both cameras) :)
I have a 150-600 lens also) But Tamron.
Same here. I've been using my D7100 for years now but I wanted to treat myself with an upgrade. I was reading all fantastic things about the rumored D7500 but I'm not happy about it anymore. I've decided to upgrade a little bit further and will get the D500
I have a D500 and D7500, the D500 have waaay better specs but for birds and wildlife, the end result the images are the same. 2 fps faster makes no difference, 1 card slot makes no difference as I have not had a card fail in 10yrs. Battery Grip, no issue as the D500 grip is crazy expensive. I bought the D7500 with a Sigma 100-400 as a hiking camera photographing wildlife and birds in the mountains. Sad to say but my D500 have not seen a lot of work.
Nikon D7500 or Nikon D610 for Landscape and WildLife?
Thanks for the video! I'd love to see a comparision between the D7500 and the new D5600, because the difference doesn't realy show in the Nikon comparision webpage. I can't find significant changes exept the botton layout....so I hope you can help me with that.
Thank you and Greetings
So I should buy the D7200? Got it, thanks for the help, Matt! Excellent video, as always.
Sterby jr. i have one for sale with only 1700 shots on it