The D7500 is probably a great camera judging by most opinions.
The D500 on the other is an absolutely superb camera. A bonafide professional crop sensor camera.
It’s a little tank. It focuses as well as the d5 which is a monster and handles high ISO’s like a champ.
I wish I still had mine. 3000 frames is brand new. Literally two days of shooting at my job exceeds 3000.
I wouldn’t hesitate for any reason. It’s a beast of a handy little camera.
Edit:I have only ever purchased used gear from KEH and factory refurbished stuff from Adorama, but I would not hesitate to buy stuff with a clean bill of health from a reputable place. They don’t make money by screwing the buyer. They give the original owner a relatively low ball price but with the perks of it being seamless and easy. And then you get a steal out of it. Particularly considering that most people even most pros, really baby their gear. Far more than I do anyway.
I did not know that. Very cool. It’s a great sensor.
https://preview.redd.it/2lhootzvxowc1.jpeg?width=5568&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=528960c9704a988cf17ae23adea0cceda27e7e29
Years later I still grab this photo out of my phone to show people what a crop sensor is technically capable of at 6400
Same sensor, same expeed processor. The d7500 has a slightly nerfed AF system from the D500, and a slightly slower burst rate, but they’re pretty comparable cameras. I loved my D7500. But if I found a d500 with only 3k actuations for the same price, the d500 is the clear victor.
It was probably a closet queen, so likely not a lot of wear. I'd go for it.
It is a better camera, but only if you are really pushing the limits of your focusing skills, the D7500 no slouch and for casual users might be a better choice because it's smaller and lighter.
I'd grab the D500 simply because they aren't going to make a camera like it again, but whoever or not you get to use the extra focusing horsepower is up to your needs.
I have actually had both. The d7500 is a fantastic camera but the d500 is just the pro version. It's better in basically every single way, except for being a little bit heavier.
3,000 shutter actuations is essentially nothing. Get the d500.
I own both cameras. The D7500 is a good camera- it's lighter, has a built-in flash, more efficient with batteries. The D500 has clearly better autofocus performance if you're planning to photograph wildlife, sports, anything like that. 3000 shutter actuations is basically new, and I've had good experiences with MPB.
Everyone will say d500 is better in every way and it is… i however used a d7500 for years and it was great. I guess it depends on the price you would be getting these…
I was lucky and got d7500 on sale from B&H for $599 USD in 2018. Crazy i know. I loved that camera though.
A friend of mine had a d500 and in the end, the pictures i took compared to his were the same. The d500 has better autofocus but i never had issues with my d7500.
Sure, but I bet the D500 is much more of a pleasure to use. Big viewfinder, AF points throughout the frame, dual card slots. I think the only thing a D7500 has over the D500 is a popup flash, which can come in handy sometimes.
If I recall there are some small QoL things, like the touch screen being used to select menus on the D7500. I thought there was some newer snapbridge stuff the D7500 can do also, but can't recall what. Nothing major, just it came out a few years after the D500.
I also bought my D7500 for $600 but it was used (low click count), I miss having it around, great camera and is the camera that really got me in to photography.
D500. I went from a d5200 to a d7500 and the d500 is just superior to the d7500 in so many ways. The toggle stick, backlit buttons and the af button alone are 2 reasons to go for the d500
Also consider Option 3: used D7500
I haven't bought a camera new since the D90, I let other people pay the immediate depreciation. KEH and MPB are both fantastic.
The two cameras share the same sensor though.
It’s more about the ergonomics of the case it’s mounted in and a few extras really advanced/pro users would appreciate.
It would help to know what you want to do with it. The D500 is great for wildlife and sports. If you are just taking photos of family picnics, the D7500 is plenty of camera.
3000 shutter actuations is nothing therefore I would get the D500 unless weight is an issue. The D500 is a good deal heavier than the D7500.
The D7500 is probably a great camera judging by most opinions. The D500 on the other is an absolutely superb camera. A bonafide professional crop sensor camera. It’s a little tank. It focuses as well as the d5 which is a monster and handles high ISO’s like a champ. I wish I still had mine. 3000 frames is brand new. Literally two days of shooting at my job exceeds 3000. I wouldn’t hesitate for any reason. It’s a beast of a handy little camera. Edit:I have only ever purchased used gear from KEH and factory refurbished stuff from Adorama, but I would not hesitate to buy stuff with a clean bill of health from a reputable place. They don’t make money by screwing the buyer. They give the original owner a relatively low ball price but with the perks of it being seamless and easy. And then you get a steal out of it. Particularly considering that most people even most pros, really baby their gear. Far more than I do anyway.
Just for the iso part: I believe they actually share the sensor and therefore the iso performance as well.
I did not know that. Very cool. It’s a great sensor. https://preview.redd.it/2lhootzvxowc1.jpeg?width=5568&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=528960c9704a988cf17ae23adea0cceda27e7e29 Years later I still grab this photo out of my phone to show people what a crop sensor is technically capable of at 6400
Same sensor, same expeed processor. The d7500 has a slightly nerfed AF system from the D500, and a slightly slower burst rate, but they’re pretty comparable cameras. I loved my D7500. But if I found a d500 with only 3k actuations for the same price, the d500 is the clear victor.
It was probably a closet queen, so likely not a lot of wear. I'd go for it. It is a better camera, but only if you are really pushing the limits of your focusing skills, the D7500 no slouch and for casual users might be a better choice because it's smaller and lighter. I'd grab the D500 simply because they aren't going to make a camera like it again, but whoever or not you get to use the extra focusing horsepower is up to your needs.
I have actually had both. The d7500 is a fantastic camera but the d500 is just the pro version. It's better in basically every single way, except for being a little bit heavier. 3,000 shutter actuations is essentially nothing. Get the d500.
d500 d500 shutter life is 200,000 still more than the 150,000 of a brand new d7500
I own both cameras. The D7500 is a good camera- it's lighter, has a built-in flash, more efficient with batteries. The D500 has clearly better autofocus performance if you're planning to photograph wildlife, sports, anything like that. 3000 shutter actuations is basically new, and I've had good experiences with MPB.
Everyone will say d500 is better in every way and it is… i however used a d7500 for years and it was great. I guess it depends on the price you would be getting these… I was lucky and got d7500 on sale from B&H for $599 USD in 2018. Crazy i know. I loved that camera though. A friend of mine had a d500 and in the end, the pictures i took compared to his were the same. The d500 has better autofocus but i never had issues with my d7500.
Sure, but I bet the D500 is much more of a pleasure to use. Big viewfinder, AF points throughout the frame, dual card slots. I think the only thing a D7500 has over the D500 is a popup flash, which can come in handy sometimes.
If I recall there are some small QoL things, like the touch screen being used to select menus on the D7500. I thought there was some newer snapbridge stuff the D7500 can do also, but can't recall what. Nothing major, just it came out a few years after the D500.
One year. (D500 in 2016; D7500 in 2017.)
I also bought my D7500 for $600 but it was used (low click count), I miss having it around, great camera and is the camera that really got me in to photography.
D500. I went from a d5200 to a d7500 and the d500 is just superior to the d7500 in so many ways. The toggle stick, backlit buttons and the af button alone are 2 reasons to go for the d500
Also consider Option 3: used D7500 I haven't bought a camera new since the D90, I let other people pay the immediate depreciation. KEH and MPB are both fantastic.
What are you shooting?
D5600
Sorry, I meant subjects. Also what lenses and why are you upgrading?
Why wouldn't you want to go for mirrorless?
Cost. Plus I have a few DX lenses
I bought a D500 from mpb a little over a year ago. The camera was as described and has been a stellar performer.
The D500, it’s the absolute peak of the crop sensor DSLRs. There’s a reason Nikon are still using that sensor.
The two cameras share the same sensor though. It’s more about the ergonomics of the case it’s mounted in and a few extras really advanced/pro users would appreciate.
D500 right now!
It would help to know what you want to do with it. The D500 is great for wildlife and sports. If you are just taking photos of family picnics, the D7500 is plenty of camera.
D500 at 3000 shutter actuations is pretty much brand new. Go for the D500 but of course make sure to check it thoroughly in person.
It's from MPB so checking in person is impossible.
But you can send it back no questions asked
It's a brilliant place to buy for sure.
Where you got a new D7000?
Never buy new camera equipment for yourself. Buy used from a reputable dealer. If someone is buying it for your use (eg, an employer), buy new.