Is the Nikon D7500 a Good Camera?

In this review I'm sharing my experience of using the Nikon D7500 for the past two years. It's a great all round camera, well suited to a variety of users from beginners to enthusiasts, and can handle a wide range of photography genres from portraits to landscapes and street to wildlife.

[ThatIndianaPlanespotter]

I got a D7500 a week ago and it is already proving to be amazing.

[robertdavis]

I am only a hobbyist & use D7100 & D500 shoot both wildlife and 'general' landscapes.... love all Nikon gear.. cheers 😀

[SandraJsAdventuresOutdoors]

I have been using Nikon for years, back to the D50 and D100, what a change technology makes.

[troyr]

Thanks for the Review, I have had a D7500 for 3 years and have taken a lot of great shots with it. I have been a Nikon shooter for a while now, D50, D70, two D90's, D7000, D7200, and a D750; which all of these have been sold or given away now. Currently I have the D7500, D850, and new this week, a Z6ii, which takes a lot of studying and watching lots of YouTube videos. I think that this is a great video you have provided here for those who are interested in the D7500, I definitely enjoy using it 😀.

[paulcookphotography]

Sorry for the late response Robert, trying to catch up after holiday. Really great, detailed review. I use Sony's now but I started on a Nikon D3200 and still use that from time to time. But the D7500 is a great camera and will be for many years to come, and has obviously served you very well over the years! I'm sure you will continue to get plenty of good use in the future as well. Really fantastic review and a huge thumbs down to the person who left you a thumbs and didn't state their reasons why. Hope you are doing well and keeping safe and glad to see that spring has sprung over there!

[michaelsmith]

Great video Robert! I have the D7500 and I find the photo quality fantastic. The colours and lighting are great.
Due to the weight, I have bought a Z50 as well as I like the mirrorless systems. But I’ll keep ny D7500 as I just love it!

[nigelmadeley]

I’ve got this. I use it mainly with a Tamron 180/f3.5 macro and 300/f4D and 1.4 TC for wildlife. It handles beautifully. I don’t think the IQ beats my old D7100, but it’s much better for action shots.

[LetsClickPhotography]

The reason I went Canon many many years ago was due to the layout of the buttons compared to the Nikon I tried at the time. I only mention as all the money I have spent with Canon since all derived from that one small factor, based on handling two cameras in a 'Currys' for about 2 minutes each!....and a salesman pitching the Canon a bit harder (must've been more commission). When you mentioned the layout, it just reminded me of that sliding doors moment. Could have easily gone the other way and I'd be a Nikon shooter. Anyhow, the D7500 - 8fps with a fantastic buffer sounds like a great option for wildlife/sports action photography. Obviously you mentioned the focus system a little later which may hamper that a bit but still that's a decent spec camera. For me, the dual card slot thing only becomes absolutely vital if doing wedding/event photography and even then there's make-do's (yep had to use them early on in my career! but am thankful to have moved past that these days) but for most other genres there's probably do overs or you shoot tethered so no real issue (and assuming that a pro filmmaker would not be using this camera). As you mention 20mp is plenty and didn't Nikon make that a brand wide thing to sit all their top line APS-C format at around the 20mp range? Seemed like a good idea for me, Canon throw far too many MP at their crop sensor. Great review Robert

[victorpeche]

Thanks for this review, I think I’m going to buy this D7500, I’m shooting right now with a D90, so this will be a big change!

[robertdavis]

Thanks for sharing & comments...yes I love Nikon gear & I have used the D70s then D7100 & just updated to D500... Although only a hobbyist I am happy with results... still love using my D7100 & maybe should have upgraded my glass instead of my camera... cheers 😀..

[jamesgregory]

I had a drink every time you said "really". I was slaughtered by 3.32

[SuperCodyShow]

Thank you Robert. You answered all of my questions

[shuttermatt]

For quick focus mode changing in the z6/7 you can use custom buttons on the front of the camera to switch between focus modes 😁

[sam_webb]

This is really good insight, Thank you!!

[atahassanzadeh]

I have this, love it and want D850. I use for close-up and macro photography

[Artbwoy]

Thank you. I needed this info. Bless u

[andrewgynn]

Got my nikon d7500 for 600pounds it had only taken 50 shots with a used 18-250 sigma for 100pounds money well spent it is a very good camera if you do not want to spend a lot of money .

[andrewcollier]

A lot of the pros and cons are mentioned on lots of sellar and magazine sites. Good to hear from a professional who isnt giving u the hard sell.

[DAVE_WHITE]

The d7500 is the hidden gem of the Nikon line.

[tonymckeage]

Great Camera Review, thanks for sharing