Like the D5, the D500 utilizes the new 180K RGB Metering system and Advanced Scene Recognition System to help ensure balanced exposures and fantastic color rendition in almost any shooting situation. The D500 uses a new 20.9-megapixel CMOS sensor, whereas existing models have a 24-megapixel sensor. This partnership of sensor and processor enables the Nikon D500 to shoot continuously at a blistering 10fps with a 200 shot buffer when shooting JPEG or 14-bit lossless compressed Raw files.
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The hardware specifications for the D500 and the D5 are top notch. The system is configurable in 153-, 72- and 25-point coverage when used with Continuous AF. Unlike other action camera’s, Nikon’s Keymission 360 has the ability to shoot 360 degree video, content that typically takes a large, multi-thousand dollar camera rig to shoot properly.
The reason behind the short recording time remains unclear. Full HD recording can be recorded at 60/30/24p. Professional video capabilities include simultaneous external and internal recording, Flat Picture Control, Zebra Stripes and a built-in stereo microphone with 20-step increment adjustments. For further durability, the D500 excludes a pop-up flash, yet is compatible with Nikon’s newest radio frequency capable flash, the SB-5000 Speedlight (with optional WR-R10 & WR-A10).
Full details of the new camera can be found at http://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/dslr-cameras/d5.html.
Simon adds: “Due to the anticipated high demand for this astonishing new camera we will be prioritising pre-orders placed by Nikon Professional Services (NPS) members”. Native ISO range now stretches to 1,02,400 making it great for low-light photography.
Back view of the D500 showing the tilting LCD monitor. You also get a 3.2-inch touchscreen display and dual memory card slots. This is an always-on bluetooth connection design to offer fast and simple transfer of images from the camera to a smart device, and Nikon says it will be built into most of its new cameras from now on.
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Nikon surprised everyone today by announcing an entirely new type of camera at CES 2016 in Vegas.
