Nikon D500 Professional Technical Guide

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Table of Contents
Custom Controls 5
Custom Control Assignments .................. 6
Quick Menu Access ........................................................... 10
Custom Folders ..................................................................12
Taking Pictures 15
White Balance Tips and Tricks ......................................... 16
• White Balance Options .................................................................16
• Auto White Balance for Incandescent Lighting
...18
• Measuring Preset Manual White Balance ................................19
AE with Constant Shutter Speed and Aperture .......... 20
Preserving Natural Contrast ........................................... 21
Multiple Exposure: Overlay Mode .................................22
Burst Photography: Keeping Exposure Consistent .... 23
Flicker Reduction ...................................... 24
Muing the Shutter ......................................................... 27
• Quiet Shutter-Release Mode .......................................................27
• Movie Stills ......................................................................................28
Vibration Reduction: Sport Mode .................................. 29
• What Makes Sport Mode Special ...............................................30
• ”Sport” Versus “Normal” ................................................................31

Nikon D500 Specifications

General

Megapixel	20.9 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor format	DX
Image stabilizer	No
Total megapixels	21.56 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, NEF, TIF
Maximum image resolution	5568 x 3712 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	23.5 x 15.7 mm
Still image resolution(s)	(L) 5568 x 3712 (M) 4176 x 2784 (S) 2784 x 1856
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 51200
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	51200
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure control	Program AE
Auto Exposure (AE) lock	Yes
Light exposure correction	± 5EV (1/2EV; 1/3EV step)
Data network	Not supported
Memory slots	2
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC, XQD
Product color	Black
Video resolutions	1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Maximum video resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC
Resolution at capture speed	3840x2160@24fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@25fps, 3840x2160@30fps
Display diagonal	3.2 \
Display resolution (numeric)	2359000 pixels
Power source type	Battery
Battery type	EN-EL15
Battery life (CIPA standard)	1240 shots
Optical zoom	- x
Mounting type	Bayonet
Focal length range	- mm
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Minimum aperture number	-
Eye relief	16 mm
Image editing	Resizing, Rotating, Trimming
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Direct sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent
Camera playback	Highlights, Movie, Single image, Slide show
Image processor	EXPEED 5
Self-timer delay	2, 5, 10, 20 s
Languages support	ARA, BEN, BUL, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SER, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, RAW
Diopter adjustment (D-D)	-2 - 1
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector	Micro-USB B
Headphone outputs	1
HDMI connector type	Mini
Magnification	1 x
Viewfinder type	Optical
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
Flash modes	Auto, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	1/250 s
Flash range (wide)	- m
Flash exposure correction	-3EV - +1EV (1/3
Audio system	stereo
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) points	153
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	81 mm
Width	147 mm
Height	115 mm
Weight	760 g