Attribute | Value |
General |
Model | Nikon D500 |
Brand | Nikon |
Manufacturer url | https://www.nikonusa.com/ |
Model number | D500 |
Alternate model number(s) | Add |
Camera format | Pro SLR |
Release year | 2016 year |
Tripod mount | + |
Length | 147 mm |
Width | 81 mm |
Height | 115 mm |
Weight | 856 g |
Waterproof | - |
Waterproof depth | Add |
Predecessor | Nikon D300S |
Successor | Add |
Image Sensor |
Sensor type | CMOS |
Sensor manufacturer | Add |
Effective megapixels | 20.9 MP |
Sensor format | APS-C |
Sensor area | 368.95 mm² |
Sensor width | 23.5 mm |
Sensor height | 15.7 mm |
Approximate pixel pitch | 4.22 micron |
Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5 x |
Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
Color filter type | RGBG |
Anti aliasing filter | None |
Self-cleaning | + |
Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
On-sensor phase detect | - |
Dxo sensor score | 83 |
Dxo color depth score | 24 bit |
Dxo dynamic range score | 14 evs |
Dxo maximum effective iso score | 1,324 iso |
Image Capture |
Image resolution | - 2128 x 1424(3.0 mp other)
- 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
- 3200 x 2136(6.8 mp 3:2)
- 4176 x 2784(11.6 mp 3:2)
- 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
- 5568 x 3712(20.7 mp 3:2)
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Image file format | - 12 or 14 bit
- compressed
- jpeg (exif 2.3)
- l/m/s
- lossless compressed
- nef (raw)
- or uncompressed
- raw+jpeg
- tiff
|
Continuous-mode | 10.2 fps |
Video Capture |
Can take movies | + |
Movie resolution | - 1280x720
- 1920x1080
- 3840x2160
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Movie max framerate | 60 fps |
Image Storage |
Movie file format | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Composite video out | - |
Ntsc/pal switchable video | Add |
Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
Hd video out | + |
Hd video connection | HDMI |
Lens and Optics |
Lens mount | Nikon F |
Lens | Add |
Focal length (35mm equivalent) | Add |
Focal length (actual) | Add |
Zoom ratio | Add |
Aperture range | Add |
Integrated nd filter | - |
Min focus range | Add |
Macro focus range | Add |
Filter thread | Add |
Thread type | Add |
Optical image stabilization | - |
Digital zoom | - |
Digital zoom values | Add |
Auto Focus |
Auto focus | + |
Auto focus type | OVF: Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection fine-tuning |
Auto focus assist light | - |
Manual focus | + |
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder type | SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x magnification (~0.67x 35mm eq.), 16mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter |
Focus peaking | - |
Evf resolution | Add |
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.67 x |
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 1 x |
Display |
Eye-level viewfinder | + |
Rear display | + |
Rear display size | 3.2 inch |
Rear display resolution | 2,359,000 dots |
Touchscreen | + |
Articulating screen | + |
Tilt swivel screen | - |
Selfie screen | - |
Max playback zoom | Add |
Top deck display | + |
Exposure |
Maximum iso (native) | 51,200 |
Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
Iso settings | Auto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to Lo-1 ISO 50 to Hi-5 ISO 1,638,400 |
Auto iso mode | + |
White balance settings | - 000k)
- 500k-10
- auto (3 types)
- cloudy
- direct sunlight
- flash
- fluorescent (7 types)
- incandescent
- kelvin color temperature (2
- preset manual (up to 6); fine tuning available.
- shade
|
Shutter speed range | 1/8000 - 30 s |
Bulb mode | + |
Exposure compensation | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Explosure metering modes | TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E |
Program auto exposure | + |
Aperture priority | + |
Shutter priority | + |
Full manual exposure | + |
Creative exposure modes | Add |
Self timer | - 0 s
- 1 s
- 2 s
- 3 s
- 5 s
- 9 s
- 10 s
- 20 s
|
Time lapse (intervalometer) | + |
High resolution composite | - |
Flash |
Built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | - auto fp high-speed sync supported
- front curtain sync
- rear-curtain sync
- red-eye reduction
- red-eye reduction with slow sync
- slow rear-curtain sync
- slow sync
|
Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
Flash range description | Add |
Max flash sync | 1/250 s |
Flash exposure compensation | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External flash connection | Hot Shoe, PC-sync Terminal |
Built-in wireless flash control | - |
Usable memory types | |
Uhs support | UHS-II |
Other memory | Dual slots, XQD+SD |
Dual card slots | + |
Raw capture support | + |
Uncompressed format | - 12 or 14 bit
- compressed
- l/m/s
- lossless compressed
- nef (raw)
- or uncompressed
- raw+jpeg
- tiff
|
Included memory | Add |
Included memory type | Add |
Connectivity |
Built-in wi-fi | + |
NFC | + |
Bluetooth | + |
Built-in gps | - |
Microphone jack | + |
Headphone jack | + |
External connections | - bluetooth
- usb 3.0 super speed
- wifi
|
Pictbridge compliant | + |
Dpof compliant | + |
Remote control | + |
Remote control type | - optional: wired or wireless
|
Connections (extended) | - 10-pin remote terminal
- pc sync
- type-c mini hdmi with uncompressed video support
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Performance Timing |
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.3 s/frame |
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting | 0.3 s/frame |
Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 10.2 fps |
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 200 frames |
Raw shooting speed in burst mode | 10.2 fps |
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode | 200 frames |
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode | 10.2 fps |
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode | 27 frames |
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.17 s |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) | 0.1 s |
Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.05 s |
Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.05 s |
Startup time | 0.3 s |
Play -> record time | 0.2 s |
Power |
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 1,240 shots |
Battery life, video | 50 minutes |
Battery form factor | Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D17 battery grip |
Usable battery types | |
Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
Dedicated battery charger included | + |
Internal charging supported | - |
Software |
Included software | - capture nx-d
- nikon transfer 2
- picture control utility 2 downloads
- viewnx-i
- viewnx-movie editor
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Os compatibility | - mac os x 10.9.5-10.11.5
- windows 7/8/10
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