Introduction

The Nikon D500 is the most-anticipated camera the company has offered in a very long time. Its predecessor, the D300s, was unveiled more than seven years ago—an eternity in digital camera technology. As Nikon continued to introduce a parade of new entry-level and enthusiast DX models alongside enhanced full-frame cameras, no new pro-level APS-C camera appeared on the horizon. Advanced photographers who wanted to continue to use their DX equipment had no upgrade path, and some wondered if Nikon was abandoning the APS-C sensor format for professional photography.

The announcement of the D500 in January 2016 allayed those fears. Thanks to the extended gap between models, the differences between the previous D300s model and the D500 ...

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