Another announcement: Nikon D500!

[xps]

Found at dpreview.com
http://www.dpreview.com/news/8529664044/here-at-last-nikon-announces-d500

"It features the same 153-point AF 8) system and EXPEED 5 processor. It can shoot continuously at 10 fps with a 200 shot buffer for Raw images 8). It can also capture 4K/UHD video and also features 'SnapBridge', a constant connection to a smartphone using Bluetooth, similar to what Samsung did with its NX1. "

WOW.
Canon, come on and beat or meet this. Please

 

[Loswr]

[quote author=Nikon]
For further durability, the D500 excludes a pop-up flash
[/quote]

:-X

 

[xps]

[quote author=Nikon]
For further durability, the D500 excludes a pop-up flash

:-X
[/quote]

Well, I could live with this missing feature, if it would be from Canon.
If I understand the message right, this Cam must have an incredible AF (many points) and an excellent speed.
They corrected the original posting "while a generous buffer allows for up to 79 shots (14-bit, uncompressed RAW/NEF) to be captured"
"D500’s bright 3.2-inch, high resolution (2359K-dot) touchscreen LCD" - would be fine on an Canon cam too.

 

[Loswr]

In fact, it looks like an excellent offering from Nikon for crop shooters.

 

[xps]

In fact, it looks like an excellent offering from Nikon for crop shooters.

+1
My hope: Canon will announce an stellar 1DXII and 5DIV (as they announced the 7DII last year, there will be no successor in the next month/years)

 

[Proscribo]

My god, I bought 7DII just yesterday!! ;D

Then again, that seems to cost double of what I paid for 7D.

 

[ahsanford]

In fact, it looks like an excellent offering from Nikon for crop shooters.

http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/05/nikons-reveals-the-d500-dslr/

And here I thought Nikon was prepared to let the 'pro crop' market fall to Canon with the 7D2.

10 fps X 20 MP with a clown car full of AF points. Always on bluetooth to your phone.

Did I read that right? IBIS for video?

- A

 

[bsbeamer]

This looks like an amazing camera, spec-wise. Can't wait to see actual reviews.

 

[ahsanford]

Add 4K to that list of specs:

http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/microsite/d500/

- A

 

[Loswr]

Did I read that right? IBIS for video?

Digital IS, not optical.

 

[ahsanford]

Did I read that right? IBIS for video?

Digital IS, not optical.

Ah, also a gold mine of details here:
http://chsvimg.nikon.com/lineup/microsite/d500/common/pdf/technology-digest.pdf

This thing looks impressive -- it's a crop D5 + tilt-screen + additional crop (of a crop) mode + anti-flicker stills + 4K.

They seem to have a dedicated metering / scene / face ID unit like a 1D body.

Will sell very, very well.

- A

 

[Loswr]

Will sell very, very well.

The $2K price tag might blunt that a bit.

 

[wockawocka]

The more time passes the more chance I'll be running a dual brand setup by April.

 

[lw]

Automatic MAF

 

[ahsanford]

Automatic MAF

Good catch. Check that PDF link, re 'AF Fine-tuning Process':

"Achieves focus in live view photography -- Automatic setting of adjustment value with a few button operations"

- A

 

[lw]

Add 4K to that list of specs:

http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/microsite/d500/

- A

And 4K time-lapse

 

[Don Haines]

impressive!

I will be very interested in seeing the sample images....

 

[jebrady03]

That sounds like an incredible camera. Well worth the asking price for those who need it's performance! Well done Nikon!

 

[Loswr]

Automatic MAF

Good catch. Check that PDF link, re 'AF Fine-tuning Process':

"Achieves focus in live view photography -- Automatic setting of adjustment value with a few button operations"

Nice, if accurate. Recall Uncle Roger's article about poor live view accuracy with some combos. Hopefully it does more that take one shot in live view.

 

[TeT]

The more time passes the more chance I'll be running a dual brand setup by April.

Canon/Nikon dual brand

If you are not running it yet, you won't be... I would bet you more likely to switch or stay then to run both..