Nikon D7500 vs. Nikon D500 for landscapes and other still subjects
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Posted by Jay Levin on February 16, 2018 at 10:57 PM
i have seen virtually no discussion of the relatively new Nikon D7500 in any forum on NPN. Has anyone had any experience with this camera? According to DX0 Mark, for what it's worth, it has a dynamic range of 14 stops, the same as the dynamic range of the D500. Although the latter is generally regarded as an action camera, there is no reason that the D500 can't be used for still subjects. Also, the D500 is taller and deeper than the D7500, although the D7500 is somewhat wider. The D500 is also supposedly built like a tank. Both cameras have a resolution of 20.6 megapixels. Finally, the D7500 has a pop up flash, which can be used as a commander for off camera wireless flash.
Overall, I am leaning toward the D500 because of the better build, but an SU-800 or similar would be required as a commander for this camera. I am currently still holding on to two obsolete D300s, which make fine smaller prints. I would think that all of these cameras are equally good for the Internet. Thanks for your input.
Posted by Basil Greber on February 18, 2018 at 12:01 PM
For landscapes and other sedentary subjects, the D7200 is also a contender. Should be quite cheap now. :)
The 7200, which is quite similar to the 7100, should be a good performer for landscapes. The 7200 is 24MPx. While this is pretty good for an APS-C sensor, high ISO performance shows some noise. If you plan to do night shots, or other very low light images at high ISO, the 20MPx sensor in either the D7500 or the D500 would be a better bet.
Noise has not really been an issue for me since I shoot at ISO's below 640, and most often, 100--200. I have gotten excellent results from my D7100. I am able to make a tack sharp and detailed 12" wide print.
Any of these cameras are more than adequate for Web-sized images.
--P
Posted by Greg Vaughn on February 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM
I recently upgraded my crop-frame camera from the D7100 to the D7500. I chose the D7500 over the D500 because I wanted to stay with a relatively small, lightweight camera for travel, and as far as I could tell from specs, the image quality should be the same. I don't really need the extra ruggedness of the D500.
If you shoot action - sports or wildlife - the D7500 is a big step above the D7100 and D7200 in frame rate and buffer size. I can hold down the shutter button on Continuous High while shooting birds in flight and the D7500 just keeps firing. My D7100 choked after just a few shots.
It is interesting that the D7500 (and D500) went with a 20MP sensor instead of the 24MP that the D7100 has. That probably gives it better high ISO performance.
No question that either camera will produce outstanding images, assuming good glass, good shooting technique, and good processing. I sold a 40x60" print of a photo taken with my D7100 and 12-24mm lens.
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3 repliesOverall, I am leaning toward the D500 because of the better build, but an SU-800 or similar would be required as a commander for this camera. I am currently still holding on to two obsolete D300s, which make fine smaller prints. I would think that all of these cameras are equally good for the Internet. Thanks for your input.
Noise has not really been an issue for me since I shoot at ISO's below 640, and most often, 100--200. I have gotten excellent results from my D7100. I am able to make a tack sharp and detailed 12" wide print.
Any of these cameras are more than adequate for Web-sized images.
--P
If you shoot action - sports or wildlife - the D7500 is a big step above the D7100 and D7200 in frame rate and buffer size. I can hold down the shutter button on Continuous High while shooting birds in flight and the D7500 just keeps firing. My D7100 choked after just a few shots.
It is interesting that the D7500 (and D500) went with a 20MP sensor instead of the 24MP that the D7100 has. That probably gives it better high ISO performance.
No question that either camera will produce outstanding images, assuming good glass, good shooting technique, and good processing. I sold a 40x60" print of a photo taken with my D7100 and 12-24mm lens.
- Greg