Nikon D7500 officially announced

mee · 04-11-2017, 09:42 PM

Nikon announces midrange D7500 DSLR: Digital Photography Review

Looks pretty snazzy.. 1300 for the body alone. Makes me wonder what Pentax have up their sleeve.

gm4life · 04-11-2017, 09:48 PM - **1 Like**

Nice camera, still glad I got my KP though!

MarkJerling · 04-11-2017, 10:01 PM

Some pretty neat features there.

rawr · 04-11-2017, 10:13 PM

Interesting the overall performance benefits (fps, buffer, ISO) that seem to come from switching down to 20MP instead of 24MP. The 4K video support is nice too.

Single card slot compared to dual-card slot of the D7200 is a step backwards. But I guess they have the D500 for pros and other users who find features like that important.

**geomez** · 04-11-2017, 10:41 PM

Worse battery and removed a SD card slot. Looks like they built this to sell more D500s.

Also, announced weight reduction without mention of body materials. Quite possibly means less metal than the D7200.

Edit: based on pictures of the body amd the strap lugs, I'm guessing it's an all polycorbonate body.

stevebrot · 04-11-2017, 11:24 PM

Originally posted by geomez

Worse battery and removed a SD card slot. Looks like they built this to sell more D500s.

Also, announced weight reduction without mention of body materials. Quite possibly means less metal than the D7200.

Edit: based on pictures of the body amd the strap lugs, I'm guessing it's an all polycorbonate body.

I.e. Not an improved D7200

Steve

Adam · 04-12-2017, 12:28 AM

Interesting how the D7xxx series has now also creeped down to the "mid range" category rather than being referred to as an enthusiast body.

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pathdoc · 04-12-2017, 05:25 AM - **1 Like**

And now the Nikonians feel our pain:

You Tube

gm4life · 04-12-2017, 05:57 AM

Originally posted by pathdoc

And now the Nikonians feel our pain:

? D7500 has NO AI indexing tab! ? Dear heavens ? - YouTube

Enjoyed this one... ...the guy is right!

Sterby · 04-12-2017, 10:46 AM

Not to mention the body is entirely plastic and it has a single SD card slot. No matter what numbers a sensor produces, the body features clearly show a massive downgrade in some important aspects.
The D7000 line was a strong mid-range, even a gateway for budding young professionals. Something you could trust your work on. The way I see it the D7500 is more of an overpriced mid-entry body. I wouldn't be surprised if Nikon killed the D5x00 line, it is such a perfect replacement.
Not to mention the addition of Snapbridge which makes the Pentax Flucard the epitome of wireless camera solutions.

starbase218 · 04-16-2017, 04:07 AM

I wouldn't mind the battery life. Going from the K-5 to the K-3 was even worse in that respect. But this camera costs 1500 euros where I live, and it has 4 auto modes on the mode dial. That's... well, let's just say I don't understand that. The D500 is 500 euros more new, and only a few hundred euros more used. You get the better AF, higher fps, bigger buffer, dual memory card slots (one is XQD though), bigger viewfinder, AI indexing tab, more durable housing, better screen and a vertical grip option. The only thing that the D7500 offers over the D500 is a flash and the fact that it's smaller and lighter.

If the D7500 drops to below 1200 euros, things may change. But until they do, I can't really see it selling well.

But I have read one insightful comment (I think it was on DPR) on how this camera might fit into Nikon's strategy: this may become the lower end DSLR, as DSLRs still have an advantage over mirrorless in terms of action photography. That explains the slightly lower MP count and the relatively big buffer. They might replace the D5600 and D3400 with mirrorless options.

**Rondec** · 04-16-2017, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by starbase218

I wouldn't mind the battery life. Going from the K-5 to the K-3 was even worse in that respect. But this camera costs 1500 euros where I live, and it has 4 auto modes on the mode dial. That's... well, let's just say I don't understand that. The D500 is 500 euros more new, and only a few hundred euros more used. You get the better AF, higher fps, bigger buffer, dual memory card slots (one is XQD though), bigger viewfinder, AI indexing tab, more durable housing, better screen and a vertical grip option. The only thing that the D7500 offers over the D500 is a flash and the fact that it's smaller and lighter.

If the D7500 drops to below 1200 euros, things may change. But until they do, I can't really see it selling well.

But I have read one insightful comment (I think it was on DPR) on how this camera might fit into Nikon's strategy: this may become the lower end DSLR, as DSLRs still have an advantage over mirrorless in terms of action photography. That explains the slightly lower MP count and the relatively big buffer. They might replace the D5600 and D3400 with mirrorless options.

Nikon had resisted for ages having a D300 sequel. They even skipped the D400 number completely and went straight to the D500. I thought at the time that they were protecting full frame models, but at the same time, it allowed the D7000 line up to get specifications that were pretty high end. But now, they have to protect the D500 and make sure it has enough high end features to explain the price gap between it and the D7200/D7500. The best way to do that, I suppose, is to leave features out of the D7500.

starbase218 · 04-16-2017, 03:06 PM

Yup, that too.

But I've made my decision. I'm going to hold of upgrading to the latest and greatest. I just don't see the point.

D1N0 · 07-17-2017, 04:49 AM

DXO has tested it (but not written an article they get more hits reviewing phones i think

)
Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7200

It improves a bit on the D500 but not on the D7200.

reh321 · 07-17-2017, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

DXO has tested it (but not written an article they get more hits reviewing phones i think

)
Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7200

It improves a bit on the D500 but not on the D7200.

It doesn't need to improve on the D7200; it is parallel to the D7200, addressing different needs. I believe Nikon is "rationalizing" their lineup, making it rational. When they are done, I believe they will have a 3nnn, the 7200, the 7500, and several three-digit cameras.

04-11-2017, 09:42 PM	#1
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Nikon D7500 officially announced Nikon announces midrange D7500 DSLR: Digital Photography Review Looks pretty snazzy.. 1300 for the body alone. Makes me wonder what Pentax have up their sleeve.

04-11-2017, 10:41 PM	#5
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Worse battery and removed a SD card slot. Looks like they built this to sell more D500s. Also, announced weight reduction without mention of body materials. Quite possibly means less metal than the D7200. Edit: based on pictures of the body amd the strap lugs, I'm guessing it's an all polycorbonate body. Last edited by geomez; 04-11-2017 at 11:08 PM.

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04-11-2017, 09:48 PM - 1 Like	#2
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602	Nice camera, still glad I got my KP though!

04-11-2017, 10:01 PM	#3
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Some pretty neat features there.

04-11-2017, 10:13 PM	#4
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Interesting the overall performance benefits (fps, buffer, ISO) that seem to come from switching down to 20MP instead of 24MP. The 4K video support is nice too. Single card slot compared to dual-card slot of the D7200 is a step backwards. But I guess they have the D500 for pros and other users who find features like that important.

04-11-2017, 11:24 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by geomez Worse battery and removed a SD card slot. Looks like they built this to sell more D500s. Also, announced weight reduction without mention of body materials. Quite possibly means less metal than the D7200. Edit: based on pictures of the body amd the strap lugs, I'm guessing it's an all polycorbonate body. I.e. Not an improved D7200 Steve

04-12-2017, 12:28 AM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Interesting how the D7xxx series has now also creeped down to the "mid range" category rather than being referred to as an enthusiast body. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-12-2017, 05:57 AM	#9
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602	Originally posted by pathdoc And now the Nikonians feel our pain: ? D7500 has NO AI indexing tab! ? Dear heavens ? - YouTube Enjoyed this one... ...the guy is right!

04-12-2017, 10:46 AM	#10
Sterby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Tarján Photos: Albums Posts: 140	Not to mention the body is entirely plastic and it has a single SD card slot. No matter what numbers a sensor produces, the body features clearly show a massive downgrade in some important aspects. The D7000 line was a strong mid-range, even a gateway for budding young professionals. Something you could trust your work on. The way I see it the D7500 is more of an overpriced mid-entry body. I wouldn't be surprised if Nikon killed the D5x00 line, it is such a perfect replacement. Not to mention the addition of Snapbridge which makes the Pentax Flucard the epitome of wireless camera solutions.

04-16-2017, 04:07 AM	#11
starbase218 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy, Universe Posts: 1,119	I wouldn't mind the battery life. Going from the K-5 to the K-3 was even worse in that respect. But this camera costs 1500 euros where I live, and it has 4 auto modes on the mode dial. That's... well, let's just say I don't understand that. The D500 is 500 euros more new, and only a few hundred euros more used. You get the better AF, higher fps, bigger buffer, dual memory card slots (one is XQD though), bigger viewfinder, AI indexing tab, more durable housing, better screen and a vertical grip option. The only thing that the D7500 offers over the D500 is a flash and the fact that it's smaller and lighter. If the D7500 drops to below 1200 euros, things may change. But until they do, I can't really see it selling well. But I have read one insightful comment (I think it was on DPR) on how this camera might fit into Nikon's strategy: this may become the lower end DSLR, as DSLRs still have an advantage over mirrorless in terms of action photography. That explains the slightly lower MP count and the relatively big buffer. They might replace the D5600 and D3400 with mirrorless options.

04-16-2017, 12:05 PM	#12
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by starbase218 I wouldn't mind the battery life. Going from the K-5 to the K-3 was even worse in that respect. But this camera costs 1500 euros where I live, and it has 4 auto modes on the mode dial. That's... well, let's just say I don't understand that. The D500 is 500 euros more new, and only a few hundred euros more used. You get the better AF, higher fps, bigger buffer, dual memory card slots (one is XQD though), bigger viewfinder, AI indexing tab, more durable housing, better screen and a vertical grip option. The only thing that the D7500 offers over the D500 is a flash and the fact that it's smaller and lighter. If the D7500 drops to below 1200 euros, things may change. But until they do, I can't really see it selling well. But I have read one insightful comment (I think it was on DPR) on how this camera might fit into Nikon's strategy: this may become the lower end DSLR, as DSLRs still have an advantage over mirrorless in terms of action photography. That explains the slightly lower MP count and the relatively big buffer. They might replace the D5600 and D3400 with mirrorless options. Nikon had resisted for ages having a D300 sequel. They even skipped the D400 number completely and went straight to the D500. I thought at the time that they were protecting full frame models, but at the same time, it allowed the D7000 line up to get specifications that were pretty high end. But now, they have to protect the D500 and make sure it has enough high end features to explain the price gap between it and the D7200/D7500. The best way to do that, I suppose, is to leave features out of the D7500.

04-16-2017, 03:06 PM	#13
starbase218 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy, Universe Posts: 1,119	Yup, that too. But I've made my decision. I'm going to hold of upgrading to the latest and greatest. I just don't see the point.

07-17-2017, 04:49 AM	#14
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	DXO has tested it (but not written an article they get more hits reviewing phones i think ) Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7200 It improves a bit on the D500 but not on the D7200.

07-17-2017, 02:47 PM	#15
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by D1N0 DXO has tested it (but not written an article they get more hits reviewing phones i think ) Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D500 vs Nikon D7200 It improves a bit on the D500 but not on the D7200. It doesn't need to improve on the D7200; it is parallel to the D7200, addressing different needs. I believe Nikon is "rationalizing" their lineup, making it rational. When they are done, I believe they will have a 3nnn, the 7200, the 7500, and several three-digit cameras.