Nikon D500 Specifications
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Product |
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| Name | Nikon D500 |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
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| Release Year | 2016 |
| Release Date | 2016-01-05 |
| MSRP |
1999 USD
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Camera Type |
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| Camera Type |
DSLR
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Sensor |
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| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" Read more about Sensor Sizes |
| Sensor Type | CMOS
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| Resolution | 5568 x 3712 pixels
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| Megapixels | 21 MP (20668416 total pixels)
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| Image Processor | EXPEED 5
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Image |
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| ISO Range | 100 - 51200
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| White Balance Presets | 12
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| Custom White Balance |
Yes
Setting Up Custom White Balance in Your Camera |
| Image Stabilization | No
Image Stabilization in Digital and Mirrorless Cameras |
| Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF
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Optics and Focus | |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes
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| Autofocus | Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView Read more about Autofocus Modes |
| Focus Points | 153
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| Lens Mount | Nikon F List of all compatible lenses Read more about Lens Mount |
| Focal Length Multiplier | DX / APS-C (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm Read more about Crop Factor (Nikon) |
Screen and viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.2” |
| Screen dots | 2359000 |
| Touchscreen | Yes
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| Screen Type | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes
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| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism)
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| Viewfinder Coverage | 100%
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| Viewfinder Magnification | 1× (0.67× 35mm equiv.)
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| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A |
Photography features | |
| Frames per second | 10 fps
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| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds
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| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds
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| Built-in Flash | No
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| External Flash | Yes
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| Self-Timer | Yes
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| Time-lapse | Yes
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| Metering Modes | Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Read more about Metering Modes |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
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Videography features | |
| Video Recording | Yes
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| Video Format | MPEG4 H.264 Read more about Video Recording Formats |
| Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 Read more about Video Recording Resolutions |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes
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| Built-in Speakers | Yes
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Storage | |
| Memory Card | SD/SDHC XQD Read more about Memory Cards |
Connectivity | |
| HDMI Output | Yes
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| Microphone Port | Yes
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| Headphone Port | Yes
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| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (Wi-Fi with low energy Bluetooth) Read more about Wireless Connection Read more about Wireless Accessories |
| Remote Control | Yes (Optional, wired or wireless)
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| GPS |
Yes Optional with GP-1 Read more about GPS Functionality Read more about GPS Accessories |
| GPS SKU | GP-1
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Body and Dimensions | |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes
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| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details | Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery & charger |
| Battery SKU | EN-EL15
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| Battery Life | 1240 shots according to CIPA
Read more about Battery Life CIPA Rating Issues with Battery life on Nikon D500? |
| Width | 147 mm |
| Height | 115 mm |
| Depth | 81 mm |
| Weight | 860 gram including battery
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