Hi Michael I am currently debating between the D500 and D7200 to replace the D7100 I no longer have. After watching and reading numerous comparison/reviews I pretty much decided to go with the D7200. My reasoning was: 1. I do not shoot sports or birds in flight very often and have no need for 10 frames/second (6 fps will do just fine) 2. Lesser learning curve due to D7200 controls and menus being almost identical to my old D7100 3. Smaller size and weight around my neck or in the travel bag 4. Slightly higher resolution (24mp vs 21mp) - I often crop tightly and create individual portraits of my kids out of group shots 5. Even though I can afford a D500, I would rather not spend the extra $1300 CAN if I don't have to. After playing with both cameras at the local store I am again very indecisive.... All the above arguments for the D7200 started fading away after holding the D500. It felt custom-made for my hand. I have never held a more comfortable camera. I did not feel the extra weight. It was just so perfectly fit and balanced in my hand. I guess I need some help... The decisive factor for me now would be image quality, color reproduction and most importantly dynamic range/detail capturing in extremely high contrast situations. Any insight on which of these two cameras is better in these criteria? Please advise Thank you
you have the best video tutorials in all of youtube land... can't wait for your battle with 7dm2 hope you can also battle it with the sony a6300..really apreciate your awesome vids...
Thank you Michael for a really clear explanation of the buttons on the D500. I just got mine last week and am learning new things every day. I also saw your focusing video and it was great. Hopefully the next one will be coming soon.
Hi. Absolutely fantastic tutorials. I have already bought your Nikon D750 crash course. When I buy Nikon D500, I will surely buy that crash course too. Your explanation is crystal clear. Thanks.
I'm watching this video and as a new user can appreciate it. I've had cameras before but purchased this to grow into so I am clueless on a lot of the functions. That being said, I will be searching for more of your how-to videos.
I must say that you spent some time putting the video together. The highlights and explanations are pretty great and showing control locations as you are talking about them is very helpful.
Awesome video...I just bought this camera and was very confused...very clear explanation...Please cover all the details soon...waiting for more to come..
Awesome! I'll be getting the D500 in a day or two. I'm making the jump to the D500 from my previous camera, the D3300. I've used the D3300 for a couple years but the button layout is a bit different. This video is a big help in getting me ready for what I will eventually encounter. :)
Dear Michael dont get me wrong. i really love your videos. probably you have the most accurate and scientific and real world comparisons and reviews over the entire internet. but videos like this, i guess you as well as I believe anyone who purchase this camera already knows how to operate it. perhaps you can make a series of vids, something like step by step guide to photography to cover this sort of things. once again, i really learnt alot from your vids. i did lots of purchases based on trust on your vids and i never regretted. sorry for my bad English.
Frustrated with the manual trying to learn how to use my D500 after upgrading from D5200. Hit the mother lode when I found your tutorial on the internet. Well done and than you!
Dear Michael, Thank you very much for your detailed explanation about each button. Your explanation is very clear and to the point which is very helpful for beginners like me. May i please know when you are going to upload rest of the videos on Nikon D 500? Thanks again.
Anil K it is part of my paid course which can be found here: canontrainingvideo.com/downloads-c-8_14/nikon-d500-crash-course-download-only-p-102.html thank you
Nikon makes sure that even on lower end models like the d3200 to include the dial on the back. It is also used PRIMARILY as a dial to change shutter speed and all other settings. The aperture dial is used to fine tune each already adjusted setting. This, coupled with the fact that Nikon excludes the front aperture dial on other camera bodies means that the rear or shutter speed dial is definitely the primary dial. Just because it is in back does not mean it's function is secondary; Nikon makes sure that either by excluding it, or by making it only fine-tune (which, by definition is a secondary feature to the general setting changes) that the front dial is the secondary dial/wheel.
I have very specific reasons for naming them as I do (yes regardless of what Nikon calls them) as I teach pure beginners. You wouldn't know these reasons without watching my exposure control lesson.
Terrific Video all round. Looking forward to watching the others you've made for the Nikon D500. I'm upgrading from the Nikon D5300 to the D500 & can't wait {my D500 will be arriving this coming Friday :-)}. Going to a Heritage Game & Country Fair the following day (& will be taking my new D500), so wanting to get genned up as much as possible.
I want to get the D610 as my first full frame camera! Might look into getting your tutorial for it. However, I don't understand why the D610 went up recently by $200...
Michael the Maven thank you for the reply! I had a Olympus dslr before and longing to get best dslr for travel. Let say I am a beginner do you think d500 is for me? I like this model cause it's upgrade to d7200.
Hi Michael, I just your site and really enjoy the videos. I've been looking to upgrade from my small digital fuji film camera to a good starter dsl Nikon possibly, the d500 on this vid is over my budget, do you recommend a good starter beginner Nikon around 400.00 to 700.00? Thank you
Thanks for the excellent videos +MichaelTheMentor I will be buying this crash course soon even though I don't have the camera yet. LOL I do have a question though. This is becoming to be known as the "wild life and sports camera." What makes this less of portrait camera than the D750? I am debating on which one to upgrade to. TIA
I take pics for dog rescue. Their actions don't allow me to catch a shot if I'm "working" the camera. Do you think the toggle will be a help for this kind of shooting?
If u need a flash integrated dslr, maybe the d500 might be an overkill for u to begin with because it's geared towards serious professionals and they most likely wouldn't use an integrated flash but a speedlite at least for their jobs hence the missing integrated flash. I suggest that you look at other models that's more likely to fit your usage.
Hi sorry for the delay. I have been shooting with a Canon t3i for 5 years. I shoot indoor sport (my daughter) and the camera, just dint cut it so I spend a little money and made an investment in a NikonD500 and some good lenses. I am playing around with it, just got it a week ago. but have not had the chance to go out and do some serious shooting. I did see the training video you have in your store I would like to purchase it, is it a download?
Shanmuga Sundaram ita not a "fcking" full metal , its magnesium alloy and carbon fiber. There are plenty of cameras out there under $1.5k that are made with same materials. Do your research first before bullshiting
Rather than giving new names to parts of the camera, you should stick to the names assigned by Nikon. It will make cross referencing your tutorial with the user's manual much easier. For example, what Nikon calls the Main Command Dial, you rename as the Secondary Control Wheel and you rename the Nikon's Sub-command Dial as the Primary Control Wheel. This is very unhelpful. Having read the user's manual, your tutorial is confusing and difficult to follow.
+Skivvy9r yes...I create my own content & teaching methods because they actually work (unlike the confusing as hell manual). If you don't like it, don't watch.
Hi Michael
I am currently debating between the D500 and D7200 to replace the D7100 I no longer have.
After watching and reading numerous comparison/reviews I pretty much decided to go with the D7200.
My reasoning was:
1. I do not shoot sports or birds in flight very often and have no need for 10 frames/second (6 fps will do just fine)
2. Lesser learning curve due to D7200 controls and menus being almost identical to my old D7100
3. Smaller size and weight around my neck or in the travel bag
4. Slightly higher resolution (24mp vs 21mp) - I often crop tightly and create individual portraits of my kids out of group shots
5. Even though I can afford a D500, I would rather not spend the extra $1300 CAN if I don't have to.
After playing with both cameras at the local store I am again very indecisive....
All the above arguments for the D7200 started fading away after holding the D500. It felt custom-made for my hand. I have never held a more comfortable camera. I did not feel the extra weight. It was just so perfectly fit and balanced in my hand.
I guess I need some help... The decisive factor for me now would be image quality, color reproduction and most importantly dynamic range/detail capturing in extremely high contrast situations.
Any insight on which of these two cameras is better in these criteria?
Please advise
Thank you
Thank you, a wonderful tutorial - Your speech and speed in speech flow, perfect for a stranger with a different language.
you have the best video tutorials in all of youtube land... can't wait for your battle with 7dm2 hope you can also battle it with the sony a6300..really apreciate your awesome vids...
Thank you Michael for a really clear explanation of the buttons on the D500. I just got mine last week and am learning new things every day. I also saw your focusing video and it was great. Hopefully the next one will be coming soon.
Hi. Absolutely fantastic tutorials. I have already bought your Nikon D750 crash course. When I buy Nikon D500, I will surely buy that crash course too. Your explanation is crystal clear. Thanks.
+Dilip Patel thank you for your support Dilip
I'm watching this video and as a new user can appreciate it. I've had cameras before but purchased this to grow into so I am clueless on a lot of the functions. That being said, I will be searching for more of your how-to videos.
You are a good teacher! Thank you!
Most of smart people are not able to teach well.
I bought my D500 recently, and was looking for a good tutorial about it. This is the best one!! Thanks, and congratulations for your good work.
LeandroV thank you! I have a full course available if you need more info
@@MMaven Where do I find the link for the full course. I just bought the D500, and need help with navigating it.
I must say that you spent some time putting the video together. The highlights and explanations are pretty great and showing control locations as you are talking about them is very helpful.
Just bought this camera and will be watching this series and hopefully understand how to get the best from the D500.
love your vid, pleeeeassseee keep it coming, especially around the D500
An EXCELLENTLY presented Tour of the layout of this great camera!
Awesome video...I just bought this camera and was very confused...very clear explanation...Please cover all the details soon...waiting for more to come..
Outstanding stuff Michael. Abolsutely stellar! Merry Christmas.
Awesome!
I'll be getting the D500 in a day or two. I'm making the jump to the D500 from my previous camera, the D3300. I've used the D3300 for a couple years but the button layout is a bit different. This video is a big help in getting me ready for what I will eventually encounter. :)
Dear Michael dont get me wrong. i really love your videos. probably you have the most accurate and scientific and real world comparisons and reviews over the entire internet.
but videos like this, i guess you as well as I believe anyone who purchase this camera already knows how to operate it. perhaps you can make a series of vids, something like step by step guide to photography to cover this sort of things.
once again, i really learnt alot from your vids. i did lots of purchases based on trust on your vids and i never regretted.
sorry for my bad English.
This is the best tutorial. I've subscribed, and look forward to more.....
Expecting my D500 soon.....
Thank you for putting this tutorial out here. It's a great starting point.
Just got one and it's amazing!
Fantastic tutorial to put hands on a brand new D500,,,looking forward to watch more tutorials....thanks a lot.
Frustrated with the manual trying to learn how to use my D500 after upgrading from D5200. Hit the mother lode when I found your tutorial on the internet. Well done and than you!
No.1 photography d500
Dear Michael, Thank you very much for your detailed explanation about each button. Your explanation is very clear and to the point which is very helpful for beginners like me. May i please know when you are going to upload rest of the videos on Nikon D 500? Thanks again.
Anil K it is part of my paid course which can be found here: canontrainingvideo.com/downloads-c-8_14/nikon-d500-crash-course-download-only-p-102.html thank you
Thank you so so much. Just got the D500 and you help a ton. Liked and subscribed!!!!
Nikon makes sure that even on lower end models like the d3200 to include the dial on the back. It is also used PRIMARILY as a dial to change shutter speed and all other settings. The aperture dial is used to fine tune each already adjusted setting. This, coupled with the fact that Nikon excludes the front aperture dial on other camera bodies means that the rear or shutter speed dial is definitely the primary dial. Just because it is in back does not mean it's function is secondary; Nikon makes sure that either by excluding it, or by making it only fine-tune (which, by definition is a secondary feature to the general setting changes) that the front dial is the secondary dial/wheel.
I have very specific reasons for naming them as I do (yes regardless of what Nikon calls them) as I teach pure beginners. You wouldn't know these reasons without watching my exposure control lesson.
Well done , another easy to digest logical Nikon tutorial. The best on RUclips!. Well done Mick.
Terrific Video all round. Looking forward to watching the others you've made for the Nikon D500. I'm upgrading from the Nikon D5300 to the D500 & can't wait {my D500 will be arriving this coming Friday :-)}. Going to a Heritage Game & Country Fair the following day (& will be taking my new D500), so wanting to get genned up as much as possible.
Thank you for this clear and succinct tutorial.
Excellent. Clear, brief.
Wow!! What a fantastic tutorial video. Thanks so much.
I want to get the D610 as my first full frame camera! Might look into getting your tutorial for it. However, I don't understand why the D610 went up recently by $200...
Thanks for the video Mike. Looking forward to the rest!
excellent
Great stuff Michael, really helpful.
excellent video
Michael the Maven thank you for the reply! I had a Olympus dslr before and longing to get best dslr for travel. Let say I am a beginner do you think d500 is for me? I like this model cause it's upgrade to d7200.
Hi Michael, I just your site and really enjoy the videos. I've been looking to upgrade from my small digital fuji film camera to a good starter dsl Nikon possibly, the d500 on this vid is over my budget, do you recommend a good starter beginner Nikon around 400.00 to 700.00? Thank you
Great video, easily explained. Thank you
Thank you, Michael!
+Nikolai Tsakov My pleasure Nikolai!
+MichaelTheMentor Can you do a comparative between Nikon D7200 and Canon 80D?
Thanks for the excellent videos +MichaelTheMentor
I will be buying this crash course soon even though I don't have the camera yet. LOL
I do have a question though. This is becoming to be known as the "wild life and sports camera." What makes this less of portrait camera than the D750? I am debating on which one to upgrade to.
TIA
Thanks a lot
I take pics for dog rescue. Their actions don't allow me to catch a shot if I'm "working" the camera. Do you think the toggle will be a help for this kind of shooting?
Thanks alot
Awesome! Thanks!
Would you still get this over the D750 Michael?
+gsiete different beasts, I love the d750 but the d500 is truly awesome.
Michael, when is your tutorial coming out??!!!
Stop teasing!!!!!
:-)
great review..
I don't see a link, but would like to see your D500 course.
In live view does the D500 have the option to view a live histogram?
No.1. 👍👍
waiting for 5D MK iv review, especially dynamic range test ^^
I'll check it out as soon as I get it
forgot to add,
press and hold RED 'FORMAT' button
and THEN, PRESS i to confirm FORMAT
when is there going to a vs please :)
👍! Subscribed!
Michael The Maven
I really want the d500 but how to shoot at night without the flash?
+Bigpoppapump tripod and long exposures
If u need a flash integrated dslr, maybe the d500 might be an overkill for u to begin with because it's geared towards serious professionals and they most likely wouldn't use an integrated flash but a speedlite at least for their jobs hence the missing integrated flash. I suggest that you look at other models that's more likely to fit your usage.
How to exposure preview in live view in nikon d7200
Kan dit ook in het Nederlands uitgelegd worden...
You have a Nikon training video on a canon link?
Leonardo I Candelario Jr yes. And Sony Fuji Panasonic Olympus etc
oK JUST WANTED TO MAKE SURE. How many courses do you have on the D500?
Leonardo I Candelario Jr just one on the Nikon d500. Are you a new shooter?
Hi sorry for the delay. I have been shooting with a Canon t3i for 5 years. I shoot indoor sport (my daughter) and the camera, just dint cut it so I spend a little money and made an investment in a NikonD500 and some good lenses. I am playing around with it, just got it a week ago. but have not had the chance to go out and do some serious shooting. I did see the training video you have in your store I would like to purchase it, is it a download?
@@therookiefisherman5234 ,,There is a LINK under this RUclips!
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👍👍👌A1
don't you guys think this is a little TOO overpriced? freaking $2000 !!!
*****
Overpriced cameras like this are cheap compared to the overpriced ones years ago*
+aliawesome12fab Its all metal pro body.
Shanmuga Sundaram :| bro its metal not gold wtf.
show another fcking another camera full metal but cheaper.
Shanmuga Sundaram ita not a "fcking" full metal , its magnesium alloy and carbon fiber.
There are plenty of cameras out there under $1.5k that are made with same materials. Do your research first before bullshiting
Rather than giving new names to parts of the camera, you should stick to the names assigned by Nikon. It will make cross referencing your tutorial with the user's manual much easier. For example, what Nikon calls the Main Command Dial, you rename as the Secondary Control Wheel and you rename the Nikon's Sub-command Dial as the Primary Control Wheel. This is very unhelpful. Having read the user's manual, your tutorial is confusing and difficult to follow.
Lol...that's funny. If the manual was so good at teaching how to use the camera, there wouldn't be a need for this video and yet....here you are.
+MichaelTheMentor The two sources should complement each other. By creating your own terminology you ensure they don't. Mentor? Lol!
+Skivvy9r yes...I create my own content & teaching methods because they actually work (unlike the confusing as hell manual). If you don't like it, don't watch.