Nikon D500

D500 Awesome Crop Camera. This is the first camera in the so called professional grade. Was surprised it did not have at least 1 point and shoot mode. Other than that, it is an awesome Camera. I have taken nearly 3,000 pic already. I use it with Telephoto lens to get wildlife and landscape. I love the fact when it locks on to a target, I can get a total sequence of wing flapping. It took about 1,000 shot to figure out that I was better off in Manual mode and configure some of the button to quickly change focus mode to the environment I find myself in. I did not and do not have the issue of short battery life. One day I too over 600 pics and the battery was still going strong. I love the fact that my 400mm is equivalent to a 600mm lens.

Not what I expected... I do bird and wildlife photography, mostly birds---ISO capability is important. I've used Nikon D50, D200, D300s, and then waited for the Nikon D400, which never came. I got the Nikon D7100 instead, begrudgingly settling for the non "pro" control settings. I was pleasantly surprised, and then fell in love with the images I got with that camera. ISO capability was a big jump up, sharp contrasty shots and great AF. But a hard break stop in the car cracked the LCD screen, and I found my opportunity to get the D500. I've used it for 2 weeks: quiet, fast as heck, good af, all my old Nikon settings plus some, and good ISO. But I'm not getting the sharp images I was with the D7100, or even my D300s. Could well be something I'm missing, but given my experience at semi pro level photography, I don't think so. Also battery life is not as good as either any of my old bodies. I just ordered another D7100, which are super cheap... I could see this being a great sports camera.Read full review

Best Camera I Will Ever Afford. This camera is probably the best camera I'll ever own. There is a small learning curve, as with any new camera. Monochrome photos are actually monochrome NEF files with all the color data in them. (should you change your mind.) I still need to learn how to retain noise reduction in editing. Photos are monochrome on the display. (unless of course, you're shooting color). Noise reduction in camera is terrific. With only a little softening. The articulating screen is everything it should be. I'm just beginning to explore the wide range of settings on this camera. I do have to say, this D500 is in a whole other class from my old D3200.