D7500 Review (Plus Comparison Vs D7200 and D500)
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
- The D7500 review you've been waiting for! This in-depth review comes after a solid month of using the camera professionally in the field as my primary body for wildlife photography.
In this video, we'll take a comprehensive look at the D7500 from a wildlife photographer's perspective, as well as compare it to the D7200 and D500. Plus, I've loaded the video with a bunch of cool tips, tricks, and real world usage examples. If you're thinking about a D7500, this is the one video you absolutely need to watch. Check it out!
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Why can't everybody reviewing cameras be as accurate, unbiased, clear, objective , pleasant and thorough like Steve? Mr. Steve Perry YOU NAILED IT ONCE AGAIN. A big fat thank you for your E-Books BTW, cannot recommend them highly enough. You sir are priceless. Well done, standing by for more and hope you go ahead with the auto fine tuning video. Glad that there are still serious people like Steve in UA-cam providing solid info to people. Great job Steve and thanks again.
Thanks - that AF Fine tune video is VERY likely the next one. I get taken to task sometimes for too much Nikon stuff, but I really think the video would help a LOT of people. :)
Keep walking Steve we'll be following, god bless man.
Because they have to sell them.
Because most don't actually use the camera, or that is all they actually use. This guy earns his followers. These reviews probably actually sell many more cameras than the other guys who all just read specs. He makes you feel comfortable buying the best, second-best, and even the not-worst alternatives. I love it.
@@backcountrygallery sorry for such an out dated question but which lense is that on the d7500? I have a d7100 finally upgrading this video helped me debate btwn the d500 n d7500 alot better
This video convinced me 4 years ago to buy the d7500, I love this camera so much and never regretted buying it! Especially paired with the 18-300mm lens it is my go to camera
Steve, your videos, personality and detail is so awesome. The best on UA-cam!
Best reviews on the net. Your books are just as clear and concise. Thanks!
Hi Steve.
Thank you for a really solid review, It actually made me buy this camera and I could not be any happier with it!
I got this camera in the mail(3/19/2021)I like it,it replaces my D3200.I also bought 2 new lenes to go with it,Sigma 17-50 2.8 & Sigma 100-400 5-6.3.I'm happy with all 3 items.
Finally a real review from a real reviewer! Thanks Steve. love your videos.
Another great review Steve. Always nice to see real world applications in use during a review. It let's the photographer make a more informed decision as to what best fits their needs. Well done.
Great Job! First time watching your videos. Constant data and information, both technical and real world, with no slow boring segments, makes your videos well worth watching!
One of the most objective and clear reviews that I have seen in a comparison of these cameras. Great work, thank you very much for sharing it!
Thanks for that awesome review, Steve! The best I have seen for the D7500. It gave me a lot of infos and real world tips to think about as I consider to buy it as an upgrade to my D3300.
This is how reviews should be ... clear and straight to the point, no cheap jokes, no biases
Excellent video. I was looking for a great review of the D7500 as an upgrade for my D7000 and you gave me all the answers I was looking for. Thank you very much.
Great review and video as always! The highest quality. I'm not even into Nikon / DSLR's yet, but i enjoy the content none the less. To me it seems many of the new additions / directions come from the mirrorless world, which is interesting. Your pictures are always superbly fine, you absolutely know what you're talking about. Thank you very much!
Great video! You shurely put in a lot of work and it pays off for the viewer. Really well done, covers almost all the information I was hoping to get!
I like your practical no nonsense reviews. You answer real life questions. I have both the D500 and D7200 and your review was spot on. I just purchased the Z7 and would love you to review this camera and show ways to use it properly in the field. Thanks!
Hi Steve, thank you very much for this comprehensive, clear and objective review of the Nikon D7500. I also appreciated the comparaison with the D500 and D7200. As you stated at the end of the review, photography is not only about equipment. Understanding light and composition are also key components of good photography. Cheers!
Thanks for your rational & informative review. I'm an amateur with a new D7500 (upgraded from an old D80) and have watched many reviews in order to pick up some tips about using it effectively. Most vids are useless rants that don't match the good experience I've had with the 7500. Your video actually helped me understand this new camera a little better instead of just denigrating it. Thank-You!!
That was the best camera review I've EVER seen. You have a great way of saying only what's needed. How in the hell you're doing that without cards, I haven't a clue. Can't wait to see if you reviewed the D500. I'm likely going to grab that this weekend. Thanks for this!
2022 this was a killer review! I bought the D7500 on a whim from Costco $1,200 (bag, x2 lens, x2 bats, strap, charger, boby). Focused on nature, graffiti, people, Auroras. I just learned so much. Thanks My Dude.
Learned more about my camera in 20 minutes than what I knew by using it for 5 years and watching other “reviews”!!! And got the tricks that I wanted to use for a very long time. Priceless!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This is easily the best video I've found comparing the D7200 and D7500. So much info I think I need to watch it again! And finally, someone actually talked about what really matters... the image quality!
A very helpful revue Steve, thank you. I'm going to have a good look at it in my local camera shop.
I want to thank you Mr Steve Perry . watching this great video has made my mind up , I like the way you review the cameras , by using tem in the field and pointing out all plus and negatives that you find during this time ,by time I don't mean 2 hours in a parking lot , but months worth.. very good and I thank you once again
In a web saturated with low-effort commentary, this densely informative, useful, unbiased review based on tons of experience is such a rare treat. I expect to be getting his ebooks on Nikon autofocus and on wildlife shooting. Autofocus has been a major factor in much of my photography, so learning more on how to make it work and to avoid pitfalls is very attractive.
Well thank you Steve. It's about time some of these experts lowered themselves to really take out the d7500 and test out the improvements and comparisons of this camera; instead of sitting in their comfortable studios and proclaiming they knew all about this camera's potential without deigning to put their hands on it. I'm subscribing to you and will purchase your how to books. You're awesome! You finally answered my questions about the d7500/ d500/ and d7200 comparisons. Thumbs up brother!
Thanks so much!
Agreed, i hate artoftheimage type review
Excellent review, Steve! Very complete and well produced.
I must admit, this is one of the most thorough videos EVER that I have watched on any camera review. Steve, it's obvious you do your homework and know what the hell you are talking about. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, Steve. As always, a very useful and informative video. Looking forward to your video on auto AF fine tuning!
Thank you Mr. Perry, your video helped me big time in understanding and making a decision for which one to buy. Finally bought D7500 on Black Friday (Canada), loving it. Big thanks!!!!
Thanks, Steve. You've examined some features and comparison aspects I've seen in no other reviews.
Hi Steve!
This is the best camera review I've ever seen. Thanks for that!
Just watched your review. Great review and awesome input. Keep up the great work you do. I find your reviews extremely helpful.
I've watched every single review on the D7500, and yours is by far the most comprehensive and objective, AND from actual extensive use. Thank you Steve!
I'm one of the few who does not hate the D7500, and in fact picked one a week ago. I was coming from a D7000 and so far this D7500 beats the pants off the D7000 in every single way. The few features missing on it from the previous 7xxx series cams were not things I used much anyway, or at all.
In my experience one of the best improvements on the D7500 is the grip. The grip depth is mentioned in most reviews but only as a mildly potential plus. The grip on my D7000 was the only thing I hated about it, even worse than my previous D90. The D7500 grip allows me a firm and secure grasp of the camera.
I also frequently need to shoot at high ISO's and again the D7500 is so much better at all aspects of image rendition in this regard than the D7000. All in all this D7500 is a much more enjoyable shooting experience than anything I've used before, both in handling and image quality, and I've been an enthusiast photographer for over 40 years.
Thanks for the kind words :) The D7500 is a grossly underrated camera, it's far better than the internet gives it credit for.
This is the exact upgrade I've been looking at - My D7000 is dated now and I had one of the issues with grease splatter on the sensor, needing frequent wet cleaning, which is annoying. I was originally going to reject the D7500 for the loss of the extra SD slot, but a lot of the other features are intriguing and I've been going back and forth between the D7200 and D7500. Did you use/consider the D7200 at all? Also - I assume that the batteries are not interchangeable between the D7000 and D7500, right, so using the D7000 as a backup means packing extra batteries and charger.
Yes me too I have one and I like it very much, but not as much as my D500. I only bought the D7500 as I got a really amazing deal for a like new low mileage D7500 for $500. A used D500 was twice as much in similar condition. The whole reason I even buy or use DX now is to replace my 1.4x and 1.7x teleconverter's and honestly for $500+ the new 1.4x teleconverter is the same price as the D7500 used. I'd obviously much rather have an entire capable camera than a TC and like Steve say's DX image quality beats using a teleconverter on full frame every time. I mainly use a D4s and honestly I find the D7500 to be as good or even ever so slightly better to autofocus, speed wise it's just as fast, but it covers a larger area so that's better! Just don't make the mistake I made and try the D7500 in JPEG, it's pretty bad dynamic range and way worse than even 12 bit Compressed RAW. The D4s seems to do much better in JPEG mode than the D7500, but of course that's a full frame amazing sensor.
Agree !!! I have both also
This is by far the best D7500 review, This camera is exactly what I want to my 200-500mm lens. Thank you Steve. Good job!
Great straight to the point review. Thank you. Very helpful for my equipment upgrade new options.
I've owned the D7500 for a few months now, and it's fantastic. It was between this and the D500 and I went with the 7500 because my glass is lacking and I was able to save $1000 on the body to spend on glass. I don't miss the vertical grip and second SD slot and my legacy glass works fine shooting in full Manual. This isn't a pro camera so now backup SD is really needed.
Another excellent video. Your videos are the best. So thankful you take the time to give us such great information. Keep up the great work.
Gret review! It clears up a lot of things regarding D7500 and D500, which are two cameras I am looking to at the moment. Thanks a lot for that!
Excellent review. Clear, concise and professional. Subscribed!
Man, what a good review and wish this would be the new standard for all of youtube on how to make a good review!
Thanks Steve!!! Not that I am looking to buy the d7500 as I already have the D500 but I always enjoy watching your vieos!!! You go straight to the point and highlight the difference between camera really well!! Thank you, I know it must be a lot of hard work!!
Hi Steve, Many thanks for the excellent review. Easy to get caught up in what the d7500 doesn’t have, so thanks for the common sense & practical advice.
Amazing review Steve. Please keep going on!!!
I'm not in the market for a new body, but I love your camera videos. I always seem to learn something. This time: I need to experiment with my highlight metering on my D750 (Nikon's other redheaded step child ;). Love that you base your opinion on actual USE rather than a spec sheet review.
you do a really good review and educational video Steve, love your work
I love your channel, your overall style and the superb images you shoot
Great review!
Simple, clear and to the point.
Steve Perry offers the clearest and most informative photographic equipment reviews I've seen. And without the ego and shouty attention seeking that mars so many other presentations. Excellent stuff!
As usual, Steve, you are the voice of reason in the jungle of the Internet. If I didn't have the D500 already, I'd grab the D7500 without hesitation for my wildlife and sports shooting. Thanks for taking the time to do this review.
Woody Green. I'm in the stage choosing between D500 and D7500. And I'm really surprised for photographers who have high pro model cameras and still coveting lower models in exchange! I thought I was the compulsive camera buyer!
Not coveting at all. The D500 is a significantly better camera. I'm just saying that the D7500 is a big step up from the D7200. No way would I trade my D500 for a D7500, or for ANY camera, for that matter. :)
Great review and comparisons as usual. Had a d7100….upgraded to D500 several years ago and have never looked back!
Perfect timing just had a client ask about the=is camera. Sent him the link
Very detailed review. I gained a lot of clarity after seeing this video.
What I love about your videos is that I always walk away having learned something. This video is no exception. While pointing out a missing feature on the D7500 you made me check my D300s for it. Yep, it is there. Next time I want to change AF modes I'll be using the PV button and dials. Thanks!
Thanks you so much for sharing your many high quality, straight talking and reliable information packed videos. There're a handful of photographers on UA-cam that are sharing content of your caliber.
Excellent review and comparison. There wasn’t enough of a leap in the D7500 for me over the D7200 when I upgraded from the D7000. Went with a second hand D7200 due to price. Very happy with the results.
Another great video, Steve. I'm shooting the D500 and am looking forward to the "AF Fine tune" video you mentioned.
Thank you for your review. I'm looking to replace my old D70s that has served me well for so many years. It was recommended I look at this one as an upgrade. This review is extremely informative. I'll look into your books now too! Thank you!!
I wonder what you went with in the end? Did you have any AI lenses for your D70s that you wanted to keep? That's probably the only thing that would have kept me away from the D7500. Otherwise I'm loving my D7500, bought in 2020 as a replacement for my D7000. I have no AI lenses left in my collection.
Actually this video was very helpful for me. I bought my D7200 a few years back and now I know it still rocks. It was an upgrade from the D60 which I still love as a starter DSLR. I still use my D60 from time to time. But mostly my D7200.
Hey Quiet Mode comparisson was priceless! :D
Great review. I did get the D7200 in the end, because I plan on doing paid shootings (weddings and stuff) with this camera. Thanks for helping me decide which camera to get!
Terrific review and comparison. Thank you so much for your objective analysis of these 3 great cameras. PS you could also link to recommended SD cards in your video descriptions.
Very well done review! You are a font of knowledge. How you do this without notes is awesome. BTW, I own a D7500 with Nikkor 18-300 lens and I like it a lot. I'm also a newb to photography.
Wow as usual a great comprehensive review, oh and by the way I highly recommend the Secrets to wildlife photography, its great value and is a superb read.
Thanks!!
Great review Steve, I just bought it and did a wedding shower and took 647 photos and the battery only went down one bar on the five bar display. So that battery complaint by most people can be thrown out. I love this camera and for the money i paid for it was well worth it. It is a dream to use.
This is an amazing review. You did a superb job!
GREAT review, concise, to the point, no fluff or bias. Tony Northrup and Jared Polin should take note! I get frustrated when they review products and do not even have the product in their hands at the moment or show anything helpful other than their "professional opinion". Subbed and thank you.
Was in the market for the 7200 and this cleared the way for a 7500 for me . Thanks for the review.
Pertinent and a very informative review - unlike all other so-called reviewers who bait photographers to go to war comparing brand models with other brands.
Great review! I've had this camera for a few months now and really like it. I do miss the depth-of-field preview button (my biggest gripe) but love the 4K video and the extra speed over my D7100 for action shots. I've already used the tilt screen a number of times and wonder how I got along without it. The missing second card slot is a non-issue to me but with SnapBridge you may now send any or all of your shots to your phone's card manually or automatically via Bluetooth or WiFi. You may also control your camera remotely with your phone with SnapBridge. Thanks!
Great video as usual...thanks for all you work.
Great video Steve. Thanks for taking the time to point out the differences between three seemingly great cameras. I have been saving my pennies for a D500 but am reevaluating based on your video.
Your work is beautiful. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
Gil
aka SemperFiGuy
Largo, FL
This is the best wildlife photography channel bar none. Good stuff Steve,
Thanks Steve for the informational output of this Nikon D7500. I took it to my Photography Class and the folks in the class said to me that the camera felt like a toy; that's like nothing that Nikon can build? I was quite pissed off at them but I am continuing to use the camera today and have no quarrels about the photo quality! These folks are 4/3rd's Olympus minded individuals and are not a fanboy of Nikon like I am. Thank You for making me a happy camper.
In my experience, people who like to call cameras "toys" and such are often way too worried about gear when they should be working on their technique. I've yet to see an top photographer who was more worried about if his gear felt like a toy then if he was getting the shot. :) So, keep doing what you're doing and ignore them :)
The D7500 a toy? That's utterly idiotic. I bet those bullies take crappy pictures on their tiny-sensor cameras!
Keep on keeping on. I love my D7500 personally.
the best 7500 review I have seen. comprehensive and on point.
Thank you very much for the professionally structured video.
Great video review, really informative and has been very helpful. Thanks very much for putting in the time and effort to share your views
The best D7500 review so far. Greetings from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 🤩
Awesome review from a guy who knows his wildlife photography. You sold me. Buying one tomorrow.
Steve , Boy I sure am glad your out there and I sure like your reviews ! Your reviews and E-Books are top on my list . Sure nice to find a straight common sense place for Nikon reviews without all the loony tunes fluff ! Keep up the good work !
This guy knows how to do proper reviews, subbed.
Thanks for the genuine real review. So refreshing and I keep getting crap for defending/recommending this camera and now I can pop a link toYour video
The sad thing is, in nearly 100% of the cases, the people bashing the camera have never used it!
I'm a photo-journalist (on a budget) based in the North of England. I have been using largely prime lenses with a D7000 with decent and sometimes very pleasing results. I have been looking for an upgrade to fix pretty much the only issues getting in my way - a small buffer, not so great ISO performance and mixed results with autofocus. It's otherwise a nice but dated camera. After looking at the specs, there was only really one choice for me between the D7200 and D7500. That's the D7500. The better weather sealing is a big plus in the North of England. And so is the performance, speed, low light capability and weight. A second card slot would have been nice but I've only ever used mine for overflow. Maybe I should have employed it for important jobs but I've been doing this job for 15 years and I've never had a card failure but I have had camera failures. It came to the simple question: which of these two fantastic cameras over a year's use would stand more chance of returning better photos for me. The answer was the D7500. It will be great for no-fuss portraits (with a pop-up flash in commander mode for off-camera flash, one thing the d500 doesn't have), general shots, events and sports, not to mention a superb camera for taking family shots of our two under-7s in action. The only thing I was worried about was dropping the alloy in the build but after a bit of research my mind (if not my heart) was put at rest. I am also looking forward to using it for my personal hobby of taking landscape photos in the northern dales of England.... Oh did I mention the draw of better weather sealing. Thanks for an old fashioned review based on skills, experience and time.
And a small update... This week I got caught in a torrential downpour. The camera was in my waterproof backpack, nice and safe. Or so I thought! Imagine my dismay to find that the zip had come loose and the camera had been completely exposed at the top of the bag to a proper summer downpour. This isn't something I'll be repeating but the D7500 is absolutely fine. The weather sealing is excellent. Phew...
IMHO $20 rain hood would protect better your $200 cheaper d7200 than d7500's WS :-) in fact it would actually protect it, d7500 WS is still defined as a mere resistance to condensation at 80% humidity, so, under a slightest rain your warranty may be zeroed by nikon if they start to dig into how you killed it...
After reading the other reviews scattered online I knew I would finally get an unbiased real world assessment when you got ahold of this camera. Totally understand the benefits of the D500 but am looking for a take along water resistant camera for backcountry flyfishing and even the smallest size advantage is worth some compromise . Just rented a Pentax K3II and while a fine camera ( dual card slot, nice interface, in body stabilization, cost ) , Nikon's AF seems to be quite more capable along with the extras you detailed so well. Can't thank you enough Steve .
Glad to help - sounds like the D7500 might be a good fit :)
Now This is what I call a real review!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge steve keep it up❤
An excellent review, thank you very much!
Excellent review, thank you Steve
This guy does best job for reviewing Nikon. His videos and presentations are best to none, and far more effective and clear than others. I may get his eBooks too..
thanks
Most useful video I've seen so far. Cheers dude
Extremely complete test. Thanks a lot for that!
Thanks for reviewing this camera. Now I'm getting this camera.
thank you very much for this video, i was diving into thousands of videos looking for exactly this info. I am a D7000 user since many many years now, and I'm planning to update the body. I know now that this update is quite impressive so thanks for this!!!! D500 could be another option but again, when I saw the size difference it was quite enough to decide d7500 is my option.
Thanks Steve, once again an informative, unbiased review with loads of tips and tricks. Got to the point where I’d rather wait for your review before making any decisions about Nikon purchases.
Best review, your explanation is awesome
What a great review, Thanks for that.
Such a good review ! Thank you. 👍
Great video btw, as always! And I'd totally buy the wildlife book if it was available in print... :)
Holy crap this is a high quality review, man. Great video!
best review of the D7500 I've seen so far, nice coverage of ALL the relevant features, NO b/s and NO filler. Kinda making me think I should still go with a D7500 rather than invest yet in the Z system
I bought a D7500 in 2020 and I'm very happy with it. However, I had plenty of DX F-mount glass that I was happy with. If I were to dive into the market now having NOT bought the D7500 and maybe not having all that DX f-mount glass, I'd probably splurge for the Z6II, which may be more capable than the D7500 now that its AF system has been upgraded via the latest firmware. Good luck with your purchases!
Thank you for the great review!