- Introduced: 1/6/2016
- Replacement: expected 2018 (overdue, may not be updated)
- Current Firmware: C1.31 (March 2022) L2.018 (2020)
- Sensor Size: 23.5x15.7mm, DX (~1.53x crop)
- Sensor Pixels: 20.9mp
- Sensor Manufacturer: Sony IMX321 (special to Nikon)
- Sensor Technology: CMOS, Bayer, no antialias, microlens
- Max Image Size: 5568 x 3712
- Other Image Sizes: 4176 x2784, 2784 x 1856, plus 1.3x crop
- Video: 2160P 30/25/24 (2.2x crop), 1080P 60/50/30/25/24, 720P 60/50, and VGA 24 (stored in .MOV with H.264 compression); mono sound from built-in mic, stereo from jack, electronic vibration reduction
- ADC Bit Depth: 12 or 14 bit
- Raw File Formats: 12 or 14 bit Lossless compressed or compressed NEF
- Other File Formats: JPEG
- JPEG Rendering: 16-bit rendering, 8-bit output
- Auto Rotation: Yes
- Color Spaces: sRGB, AdobeRGB
- Storage: Dual slot, one XQD, one SD, SDHC, or SDXC
- Max Write Speed: ?MB/sec
- Max Buffer Size: 200 lossless compressed RAW, 79 uncompressed RAW for XQD card (also depends on secondary card use)
- Connectivity: USB 3.0 mini-B, Bluetooth
- TV Support: NTSC and PAL, HDMI
- Lens Support: all AF, AI-P, AI and AI-S
- Autofocus Module: CAM20KDX (153 sensor, 99 crosshatch)
- Shutter Lag: 50ms (?ms blackout)
- Autofocus Modes: Single, Dynamic (25, 72, 153, and 3D), Auto Area, Full Time (video, live view)
- AF Assist: No
- Metering: 108,000-pixel Color matrix, center-weight, spot
- Exposure Modes: PSAM + 18 Scene + 2 custom
- Exposure Compensation: +/- 5 stops, 1/3 or 1/2 stop
- Exposure Bracketing: Yes, 9 frames (plus ADL, WB bracketing)
- ISO: 100-51200, plus AUTO, HI1 to HI4
- White Balance: Auto, bracketed, custom, 6 predefined with fine tuning, direct Kelvin
- Image Settings: Picture Controls, Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue
- Color LCD: 3.2" TFT, 2,6m dots, 170 degree, touchscreen, swivel (up/down)
- Image Review: Histogram (RGB), Highlights
- Continuous Shooting Speed: 10 fps
- Shutter Speeds: 30s to 1/8000, bulb, 200k rated
- Mirror Lockup: Mirror Delay, M-UP
- Viewfinder: Pentaprism, 100%, 1x magnification, 16mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopters, opt gridlines
- Optional Viewfinder Accessories: DR-5 right angle, -5 to +3 diopter corrections, DK-?M magnifier
- Optional Focus Screens: ?
- Menus: Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu
- Flash Sync Speed: 1/250, 1/320 with reduced power, TTL FP support for external flash
- Flash Type: supports I-TTL
- Internal Flash: No.
- PC Sync: No (via optional AS-15)
- Flash Compensation: -3 to +1EV
- Flash Options: Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock, Three Group Commander Mode
- DOF Preview: Yes
- Optional Remotes: any 10-pin wired remote, WR-R10/WR-T10
- Size: 5.8 x 4.5 x 3.2” (147 x 115 x 81mm)
- Weight: 30.3 ounces (860g) with battery/card
- Battery: EN-EL15 (1240 shots CIPA)
- Optional AC Adatper: EH-5a
- Significant other: illuminated buttons, WiFi with NFC/Bluetooth, Self-cleaning sensor, HD video recording , Active D-Lighting, PictBridge, Optional MB-D17 battery pack, multiple exposure (2-3 images), auto distortion control, layered images, in-camera editing and trimming, in camera B&W and color filtration, in-camera D-Lighting, GPS support (GP-1), quiet shooting mode, virtual horizon, supports non-CPU lenses, Auto AF-Fine Tune, Copyright information, FUNC button, Eye-Fi compatible, also WT-7 (802.11ac) compatible, interval shooting, new custom user settings
- Supplied Software: ViewNX-i
- Price at introduction: US$2000 (body only)
Thom's Complete Guide to the Nikon D500
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