DX-format APS-C DSLR Camera-Nikon D7500
With the new Nikon D7500 DSLR, the Nikon tries to make low-light performance, exceptional speed and video features accessible to many photographers. The D7500 includes numerous features of the D500 such as metering system, 4K UHD video recording capabilities, EXPEED 5 image processor, 20.9 megapixel sensor, all while cutting down on size and cost.
Design:
The Nikon D7500 features a redesigned body compared to its predecessor. The D7500 replaces the D7200’s magnesium-alloy top and rear panels by new monocoque carbon fiber composite body with a deeper grip and also includes comprehensive weather sealing.
The D7500 camera is slimmer, a bit shorter and 5% lighter than the D7200. It weighs 22.6 ounces body-only and its dimensions are 5.3×4.1×2.9. Looking the camera around, on the top there is a mode dial to the left of hot shoe and built-in flash. The drive mode dial is located underneath the locking mode dial.
The camera’s built-in flash has a guide number of 39 feet at ISO 100. The flash compensation is available for -3 to +1 EV in 1/3 and ½ EV increments and the camera’s max flash sync is 1/250s and up to 1/320s at reduced range. Auto FP High-Speed Sync up to 1/8000s is supported with external flash units.
To the right of the viewfinder pentaprism and built-in flash, there is a slightly rearranged button layout. The D7500 positions all exposure controls within the reach of your index finger including exposure compensation buttons and dedicated ISO. The top of the camera also features a dedicated movie record button. There is an informational display adjacent to the buttons that can be illuminated.
The Nikon D7500 has a 3.2 inch tilting touchscreen display with 922,000 dots of resolution at the rear. Using touch capabilities, you can control setup, menus, playback with swiping through images and tap-to-focus in Live View mode. Compared to its predecessor, both its tilt functionality and touch are new additions.
There is a wide array of buttons to the left of the display. There buttons are similar to those found on D7200. The right side of the back of camera is also similar with AE-L/AF-L button, a lockable directional pad and rear command dial above Live View button and switch. The D7500 has switched the sides of Info button and “i” button.
The D7500 features a pentaprism optical viewfinder like its predecessor and it offers 100% coverage. The magnification of viewfinder is 0.94x which is a 35mm equivalent of 0.63x magnification. There is a -2.0 to +1.0m-1 diopter adjustment and eye relief is 18.5mm. Overall, the Nikon D7500 has a body with refined design very similar to the D7200.
Ports, Storage and Power:
The Nikon D750 offers only a single card slot. It supports UHS-I cards but doesn’t include UHS-II support. The Nikon D7500 includes a Type-C HDMI port, Accessory Terminal, a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack, a 3.5mm stereo mic jack and a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Mico-B port.
The camera is compatible with WR-1 and WR-R10 wireless remote controllers and Nikon’s GP-1/GP-1A GPS unit. It also supports Nikon’s ML-L3 infrared remote and MC-DC2 remote cord.
Regarding power, the D7500 relies on an EN-EL15a lithium-ion battery with increased mAh capacity compared to D7200. The battery offers up to 950 shots per charge which is excellent. The camera comes with a dedicated MH-25a battery charger. An optional EH-5c AC adapter is also availablewhich requires an EP-5b Power Connector.
Features:
The D7500 features EXPEED 5 processor on board with which it offers a standard sensitivity range of ISO 100-51,200 and you can extend it up to ISO 1,640,000. For continuous shooting, the D7500 can run at 8fps and keep going for 50 raw frames or 100 large JPEGs in a burst. This should be ample for all. The camera can track focus at full speed using 51-point autofocus system. The AF array covers most of the viewfinder and is also specified as being sensitive down to -3EV.
Its group-area AF mode allows multiple AF points to keep track of a moving subject. With Auto AF Fine Tune function, you can match specific lenses to your camera to give best possible focusing accuracy. Metering employs a 180K-pixel RGB sensor used for subject recognition and face detection.
Both Full HD and 4K video recording is available. 4K reads from 3840×2160 pixel region in the center imposing a 1.5x crop and Full HD uses the full width of the sensor.
Shooting Modes:
In addition to standard suite of exposure modes such as manual and programmed auto, aperture and shutter priority, the D7500 also includes special effects modes and scene modes. There is also a multiple exposure mode that enables you capture up to 10 images and create a composite. You can lighten and darken each individual frame and can save the individual frames as standalone images.
An exciting new feature is Automatic Picture Control. It leverages the new metering sensor to deliver Picture Control functionality. Active D-Lighting in the D7500 offers Auto, Normal, Extra High and Low modes in addition to Active D-Lighting bracketing. You can also process images with Active D-Lighting after capture. In-camera processing includes a RAW batch processing feature.
Pros:
Tilt-angle touchscreen
Easy handling
Advanced AF system
Cons:
Low rear screen resolution
The Nikon D7500 comes with the 20.9 megapixel APS-C (DX) sensor from the Nikon D500. The camera offers 8fps continuous shooting, 4K UHD video recording, a 51-point AF system and a tilting 3.2 inch touch-screen. Nikon and their new D7500 enthusiast DSLR focus on the performance of camera. The new sensor of D7500 is paired with the EXPEED 5 image processor which claims 30% faster performance than the D7200.
The camera costs £1299 body only and £1599 with 18-140mm lens. It will be available from the end of June. The Nikon D7500 is promising. It should pleaser users with its new tilting touchscreen display. Its great specifications result in improved buffer depth and faster continuous shooting performance which make it Nikon’s fastest camera in this price range.
In this Nikon D7500’s review, much of the information regarding the camera is given. But if still want more then read: Biggest Revamp in DSLR Lineup-Nikon D7500