Nikon D500 - first impressions

[Andy]

A few more with this lens (all images just resized)

1) Approx 40 meter (120 ft)
2) Approx 150 meter (450 ft)
3) approx 5 meter (15 ft)
4) approx 100 meter (300ft)

[elsid]

The D500 was in the Greek market today. It is listed for 2,139.00 Euro. My dealer sold me one for 1,970.00 (including VAT).
It seems that there is price variation in Europe. I bought the camera for birds. I got home late afternoon, put a battery from D810
in D500, minimum set up and out a bit before sunset. Used the 300mm PF with TC-1.7X. I shot in jpeg, as my sw needs upgrade.

[Andy]

As this D500/300mm combo is such a small one, it doesn't scare people away. Seems to be well suited for portraits from a "safe distance".
Combined with the fast D500, some unexpected encounters can happen - like here

This tourist seemingly tried to position herself for a perfect selfie in the palace park of Schoenbrunn
She came up to the terrace I was taking my long distance shots from. An unexpected highspeed shooting emerged.
85 shots in 60 seconds. oops. Glad that the buffer capacity of the D500 wasn't in my way :-)
Here are 4 examples from the short "encounter".

[simsurace]

Bjørn, I'm sure Frank understands the physics.
The statement he made is either right or wrong depending on the context or underlying assumptions in which it is embedded. That's why I called it contentious. Your point is correct, but doesn't address the implied point of Frank's question. We need to be very precise with these statements, but I wouldn't want this thread to be filled with those discussions since a lot of people find them boring/without merit and want to read about the D500 instead (that's my assumption). I would propose that Frank or anyone interested to discuss these matters opens a separate thread.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

In the digital era, more emphasis is on numbers than ever before. People think they understand numbers because something can be counted. Relationships and relative concepts require understanding not counting. Thus harder to grasp. We observe this from misleading conclusions posted all over the 'net.

The D500 vs D5 sparks such discussions because although facts are easily available, disentangling their significance might be more of a challenge.

I'm packing for Hebrides/Scotland with just 2 days to go and a lot of overweight to handle, so other members have to initiate a new discussion. Later, admins can move over the relevant posts there. Or keep it as it is relevant to the D500/D5 divide.

[simsurace]

In the digital era, more emphasis is on numbers than ever before. People think they understand numbers because something can be counted. Relationships and relative concepts require understanding not counting. Thus harder to grasp. We observe this from misleading conclusions posted all over the 'net.

The D500 vs D5 sparks such discussions because although facts are easily available, disentangling their significance might be more of a challenge.

I'm packing for Hebrides/Scotland with just 2 days to go and a lot of overweight to handle, so other members have to initiate a new discussion. Later, admins can move over the relevant posts there. Or keep it as it is relevant to the D500/D5 divide.

Thanks!
I can't speak for others, but from my training as a physicist, understanding involves both qualitative and quantitative levels.
I wish you a safe trip and see you in Killin!

[Frank Fremerey]

JA gave men an address with stock in Amsterdam. I just reserved it till my bank transfes enough funds to my credit card. Otherwise I would have to drive to A'dam with cash to pick it up.

[Frank Fremerey]

Andy. "Acquaintance made over a distance." She seemes to have a lot of fun in this shooting. Mr. Charming!

[chris dees]

JA gave men an address with stock in Amsterdam. I just reserved it till my bank transfes enough funds to my credit card. Otherwise I would have to drive to A'dam with cash to pick it up.

I'm afraid it's already gone. It's the same dealer as where I got mine and they corrected their mistake; no availability

[Frank Fremerey]

I'm afraid it's already gone. It's the same dealer as where I got mine and they corrected their mistake; no availability

1) I just talked to Tim Potharst and he still got one.

2) Because my local brick & mortar just called and guarantees that I will have my D500 + AF-S 200-500/5.6G on Tuesday latest, very possibly on Monday, I canceled my order with FOTO BOOMS a minute ago.

[Jan Anne]

I'm afraid it's already gone. It's the same dealer as where I got mine and they corrected their mistake; no availability

There are more camera shops in Amsterdam than Nivo

For those whom need it now:
http://www.fotobooms.nl/detail/0/505/511/0/24055/nikon-d500-body.html

[Frank Fremerey]

I got mine today and used her intensly for 90 Minutes and a few hundred shots

To make a long story short:

She delivers to what the D3 once promised when I bought her back
in 2008. The D500 is blazingly fast. AF and tracking work even with
the slow 1.4/24mm. She drives it like hell.

IQ is "countable hair" when it comes to details. Shutter is well damped
quieter than other cams eben without quiet mode!

Wow. Wow. Wow and Wow. This is my first impression.

Lots to do pics and more later

[simsurace]

I got mine today and used her intensly for 90 Minutes and a few hundred shots

To make a long story short:

She delivers to what the D3 once promised when I bought her back
in 2008. The D500 is blazingly fast. AF and tracking work even with
the slow 1.4/24mm. She drives it like hell.

IQ is "countable hair" when it comes to details. Shutter is well damped
quieter than other cams eben without quiet mode!

Wow. Wow. Wow and Wow. This is my first impression.

Lots to do pics and more later

Wow, great! Have fun and do bring it to Scotland!

[Frank Fremerey]

Wow, great! Have fun and do bring it to Scotland!

yes. The 200-500 is said to arrive on Tuesday. No announcement for the Battery grip yet...

[Andy]

Enjoy your D500, Frank.
I am sure you will like it

Needless to say that pictures are always welcomed ....

rgds, Andy