Nikon D500 Review, A Wildlife Photographer's Perspective

In this video, I review the Nikon D500 from the perspective of a wildlife photographer. I examine all the exciting new features from layout to auto focus to sensor performance, and more. I have also filled with video with practical, real world usage advice and even make some camera comparisons / recommendations at the end.

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[woombaatube]

3 years on, still the best D500 review!

[tomjones]

Steve Perry is among the very best sources of accurate, thorough, easy to understand photography videos, instruction, reviews and how to techniques and tips.

[Kaiju]

Finally a proper honest review. Great job Steve!

[RprtBak]

I was debating between the 7D MK2, and the D500. And as someone who's never liked nikon before (Just personal preference, menus/ui stuff, layouts and buttons, etc). I still went with the D500. I gotta say it's been amazing. I've been completely blown away by it. It's handled really tough situations very well.

[FreeSpirits]

Watching your videos makes my bank account nervous lol.

[mak_freeman]

I own a D500 for the past 2 years, its my first DSLR and I absolutely love it and have no regret choosing this camera. Great camera everything!

[punnu]

your review of D500 is one of the most expansive and accurate videos i have ever seen on youtube. I agree with you 100% on every opinion you stated. thanks for creating this video, I cannot contribute anything more than a like and subscribe, since i am so poor that i am using a 6 year old laptop to watch this video and finally saved enough money to buy a d7000 in 2016. (i know i could have got d3200/5200 but my old processor cannot handle files in lightroom larger than 16 MPs, it just becomes too slow and I only print wedding albums size of 8.5x11" so even 6MP is more than enough.)

[castieldiallo]

he clearly knows what hes doing in the wild. nice presentation.

[ArnaudSiemons]

Steve. You must have been born with the 'teacher gene'. It is always refreshing to watch your videos.

[yveslandry]

After looking at you review, I ordered a D500 and just received it today.
I long to go out in the bush to use it!!
Thank you for the suggested settings!

[timj_uk]

The most honest review of the D500 I have seen by far. Thanks.

[MartianCitizen]

To date, you have provided the clearest explanation and review of the d500 I have seen yet on Youtube. Thank you. Watching your video was a joy and informatively fun. You should be a teacher. Wrong thing to say, you are. Keep up the good work. All I have to do is start saving the money, a lot, and the d500 is mine. However, the d7200 is a much more affordable option. All I have to do now is when the lotto....LOL.

[boatman]

I about blew a gasket the other day when I got my Time Warner bill...up another So what's this got to do with Steve's D500 review? Well as I was dialing Time Warner's number to cancel my cable service it occurred to me that without the internet I wouldn't be able to read Steve's reviews. So I hung up the phone and by the time I finished reading this review I considered the cost of Time Warner money well spent! Best technical writing and clearest explainations I've encountered on the Internet!!!! Thanks and please keep the articles coming...I'm still waiting for one on Lightroom?

[Tanguero]

This is the kind of in depth review anyone serious about gear is expecting. Many thanks, a keep on !

[Selkian]

A wildlife photographer just recommended the D500 to me. This is the first video I have watched and you answered all my questions. Excellent.

[vokso]

By far the best review on this camera on the web ! Period !!! Great Job Steve ! I dont shoot that much wildlife, however am in love with the overall performance and toughness of the camera . This one will be in my bag very very soon !

[reoflex]

Airplane Mode. I just attended a free Nikon seminar for new and prospective D500 owners. I mentioned to the Rep/Presenter that the battery life of my D500 wasn't as good as my 7D2. He stated that the fault is in the WiFi. It's always searching for a network, burning up the battery as it does. He showed me how to put the camera into "Airplane" mode, which turns off the WiFi, and this solved the problem. I have the newer Batteries, so that wasn't a problem. The Rep said to leave the camera in Airplane mode unless I'm actually using the WiFi. Airplane mode is in the Setup menu, the one with the wrench.

[brysonmartin]

Hands down best review on the D500 I've seen. Thank you.

[gasgaslex_photos]

Steves reviews are so much more palatable then some of the other YouTube reviewers. Nice job!