Review: Nikon D500 DSLR Camera

Nikon D500 DSLR camera is one of Nikon's newest variant which was launched this year. As if not to be outdone by other camera manufacturers, Nikon D5000 also offers a number of new features that are popular in DSLR cameras.

For example feature live-view that held by nearly all DSLR camera at the moment, Nikon is also present it in Nikon D500. In addition, Nikon D5000 is also a second DSLR Nikon D90 that have video recording capabilities. And to maximize both these features, Nikon D5000 is also equipped with a folding screen. Then how the quality and performance?

Nikon positioning Nikon D500 as a beginner class DSLR camera with an abundance of features. Physical form is still fairly compact for a DSLR camera, the size is similar to some of his predecessors in the series Nikon beginner classes such as D40 and D60. Grip of Nikon D5000 is also quite large, the use of plastic materials is also fairly good. His grip was equipped with a texture so that the camera is held steady. The weight of the Nikon D500 is about 560 grams (not including lens) also made us feel pretty steady as we use it. , On the top, there is a seat for external flash and there is also a dial buttons placed on the right near the shutter button. Total there are 13 shooting modes selection, ranging from automatic to manual mode.

Nikon D5000 is the first Nikon DSLR camera in the entry-level class that uses the CMOS sensor. This camera uses a CMOS sensor APS-C format is capable of capturing images with a resolution up to 12 megapixels. For storage media, Nikon D500 uses SD memory card media / SDHC. Nikon D5000 also been using new autofocus module. With the number of autofocus points as many as 11 pieces, this product would be able to help you when making a good photograph. Also extended the reach of sensitivity ranging from ISO 200 to 3200. However, this range still can be extended to ISO 6400. In addition to the JPEG pictures in various sizes and quality, Nikon D500 can take pictures with RAW format. Featured Active D-Lighting is also present in this camera. This feature is useful to help memerluas dynamic range in the resulting image. In addition there are various retouching features for direct editing in the camera.

At the beginning we had also mentioned that Nikon D5000 has a live-view capability and video recording. Yes, the screen for 2.7-inch LCD can be used to perform composition and take pictures. Nikon D500's autofocus performance on a live-view mode is quite accurate, although still somewhat slow to find focus. Video recording feature on this camera offers recording up to 1280x720 resolution (HD) with frame-rate 24 fps. And to facilitate the user when using the live-view or video recording, screen-mounted LCD can be folded down. This screen can be folded down to 180 degrees and 270 degrees to the right. Because the hinge is placed at the bottom of the screen, this screen can not fold when using a tripod.

For the category of entry-level class DSLR camera, Nikon D5000 offers a very attractive feature. Its live-view and video with a folding screen ability would be very helpful when taking pictures in difficult positions. The Result of photograph is very well spelled out. Images appear clear with minimal noise at high sensitivity up to ISO 3200. The resulting dynamic range was somewhat better, and can be improved features with the help of Active D-Lighting. Any customization is quite free because you can do their own configuration parameters and save the image as a custom setting. In addition, there are also facilities retouching interesting enough to provide variation in color. Overall Nikon D500 is very interesting, good for beginners or even good for professionals too.