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Nikon D500 camera listed as discontinued or out of stock at major stores around the world
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arbitrage
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Now officially dead. RIP greatest crop DSLR of all time...actually I'd say to date still the greatest crop sensor camera of all time.
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The Nikon D500 is now officially discontinued - Nikon Rumors
Two weeks ago I reported how the Nikon D500 was listed as discontinued and is out of stock at many major retailers around the world and now the APS-C DSLR camera is already officially listed as discontinued (“old product”) on the official Nikon Japan website: Amazon still has a few Nikon D500...
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No doubt about it! What an awesome camera and for years had no equal!
Now officially dead. RIP greatest crop DSLR of all time...actually I'd say to date still the greatest crop sensor camera of all time.
The Nikon D500 is now officially discontinued - Nikon Rumors
Two weeks ago I reported how the Nikon D500 was listed as discontinued and is out of stock at many major retailers around the world and now the APS-C DSLR camera is already officially listed as discontinued (“old product”) on the official Nikon Japan website: Amazon still has a few Nikon D500...
That is a huge surprise. Still showing as backordered on Nikon USA.
ChrisM
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This was coming, but the bad part is that there is no replacement for it in Z mount. It is completely sold out here, I re-purchased it a year ago after selling it for the Z7, but will not sell it again, because I would not be able to get another if Z does not work out for me.
Possibly this is not only the end for the D500, but for high performance crop cameras alltogether. For Sony this is only a price related problem, with the A1 costing a whopping 7000,-, but for Nikon, the weight factor of the Z9 is also a potential drawback for shooters looking to pack light....
Possibly this is not only the end for the D500, but for high performance crop cameras alltogether. For Sony this is only a price related problem, with the A1 costing a whopping 7000,-, but for Nikon, the weight factor of the Z9 is also a potential drawback for shooters looking to pack light....
John Navitsky
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so does this mean i can sell mine and get rich?
The king is dead, long live the king
No, you will now get $0.30 on the dollar
arbitrage
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I was about to list mine for sale but maybe I'll hang onto it a little longer and see if demand increases....problem is I sold my last Nikon lens so it is basically a collector's item for me now.
Mine was purchased in 2017, has 55,000 clicks. My least used body, so good to go a long while yet.
John Navitsky
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that is the way
Good things come to an end. My D500 won't leave my side until it dies or I do. I'm not saying I have little interest in mirrorless, I sure do and will buy one someday. But I don't see the D500 being something I'd sell.
I had a scare with my D500 and 200-500 today. My wife and I were making our way down to a frozen stream to see what opportunities may be there for us. I slipped on some ice and mud and hit the ground hard. Camera and lens were slung over my shoulder and hit the ground hard too. Camera, Lens and Jeff were covered with mud and made a very graceful tumble down the hill. OK, I'm lying about the graceful part, it was more like a slow motion hippo rolling down a hill with arms, legs and camera equipment all flying in different directions. Graceful would not be the best word.
I'm very stiff tonight but it seems that the camera and lens survived unscathed. I cleaned them off, dried them out and they seem to be working as before. Now if my body can work just as well, I would be quite happy.
I had a scare with my D500 and 200-500 today. My wife and I were making our way down to a frozen stream to see what opportunities may be there for us. I slipped on some ice and mud and hit the ground hard. Camera and lens were slung over my shoulder and hit the ground hard too. Camera, Lens and Jeff were covered with mud and made a very graceful tumble down the hill. OK, I'm lying about the graceful part, it was more like a slow motion hippo rolling down a hill with arms, legs and camera equipment all flying in different directions. Graceful would not be the best word.
I'm very stiff tonight but it seems that the camera and lens survived unscathed. I cleaned them off, dried them out and they seem to be working as before. Now if my body can work just as well, I would be quite happy.
fcotterill
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What Made the D500 So Good? | DSLRBodies | Thom Hogan
Self-fulfilling prophecy could spell the end of DSLRs for Nikon
DaleJr
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Now they just need to announce the z(D500). 
John Navitsky
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i think it’s unclear we’re going to see an action oriented z dx anytime soon.
fcotterill
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Well let's hope TH is wrong on his prediction. Nikon must surely recognize the priority need to grow Z investment, besides attracting existing cohort (mostly older) from DSLRs
John Navitsky
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i don't think it's like they wouldn't be open to it, i just think they have limited development (and limited production these days) and they have bigger fish to fry.
they need to get the mid-line offerings in the ballpark of r5/r6 type performance asap. i can't imagine that's not an all-consuming push. i keep hoping they might be able to do it with a fw update in the "ii" cameras, but who knows.
and if we had r5 performance in a lower end camera like a z6iii, it lessens the need for a performance dx z camera, and then they don't want to release such a camera too soon, lest it robs sales from something like the z6iii
Castlk
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The D500 is still listed as a current DSLR on the Nikon USA website. Not everyone is interested in mirrorless and there is still a demanded for it. I think it's just on the back burner for now but will be available again.
Oosty
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The only downside I can see in sticking with "old" technology is the potential lack of spares. I stuck with my very able D200 until the diaphragm lever broke and Nikon South Africa was very dismissive when I and a repair guy tried to get a spare. The solution (which I didn't implement) was to buy another damaged body and strip it for the one part but the cost of disassembly and reassembly was more than the cost of the D7100 that I bought to replace it. Hopefully Nikon will look after the D500 faithful with adequate parts as I love mine in combination with the 200-500 .
fcotterill
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How ever Nikon prioritizes the next camera releases, they have to encourage at least the categories of:
1. Upgraders;
2. System switchers (ie back to/to Nikon from system X;
3. DSLR - F system owners;
4. And not least smartphone/ some P&S photographers attracted to 'Real Photography' ie ILC.
Most of Category 4 will buy affordable DX or perhaps relatively affordable Action DX; Z50, Zfc or Z30 (ideally). A Z90 will sell if priced approx $2000. One only has to consider it's apeal with adapted Used F-mount telephotos (70-300's, PF primes etc) and especially the 400 f4.5S PF and 200-600 Z. A Z90 built on DX stacked sensor (perhaps the new Sony 24mp sensor), EXPEED7 with Z9 EVF and AF will also sell well to many across categories.
As we discussed here recently, there' the persuasive arguments why Nikon's future in high-end MILCs has to be grounded in:
"....the stacked sensor/shutterless/dual readout of the Z9 is fundamental to Nikon's future high performance cameras. It's a differentiator and translates to clear performance benefits. It's also easier and better to use existing technology than to engineer alternative ways of improving EVF readout and camera speed."
If Nikon are serious about persuading DSLR owners to drop a D750, equally D700, D7200 or older cameras to Z system, the clincher will be a FX Zf with fully capable FTZ supporting AI, AIS and screwdriver AF lenses). This Zf, together with a Z90, the <$1000 entry MILCs (DX and Z5 line) will pull across the more resistant DSLR Nikonians; the Z6, Z9 and perhaps a Z8 will be the mainstream FX workhorses for many genres not demanding a Z9/Z90 AF for action.
In a recent poll, almost 1/2 the responders indicated that the 500pf was their go-to lens. Since the poll also included non-Nikon shooters it is safe to assume a majority of Nikon Shooters view the 500PF as their main lens.
The 500pf retails for $3600. That sets a price range for a replacement of the D-500 ($1400-$1600), D-850 ($2300-$2400). Currently 500pf shooters who consider the Z-9 either too heavy or too pricey really don't have a NIKON upgrade path. I would expect a D-850 replacement next. Figure $2500-2700 for a camera that has less capabilities than the Z-9 due to less power. I am guessing 10-15 f/s, no grip but the same sensor.
The 500pf retails for $3600. That sets a price range for a replacement of the D-500 ($1400-$1600), D-850 ($2300-$2400). Currently 500pf shooters who consider the Z-9 either too heavy or too pricey really don't have a NIKON upgrade path. I would expect a D-850 replacement next. Figure $2500-2700 for a camera that has less capabilities than the Z-9 due to less power. I am guessing 10-15 f/s, no grip but the same sensor.
ChrisM
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You are describing my situation: D500+500pf.
Have tried to go mirrorless with the Z7, but bought a second D500. Have put myself on the Z9 pre-order list, but came to my senses and cancelled, because the Z9 is far too large, heavy and expensive, and I will never come even remotely close to filling the frame with my 500PF, so I would routinely be throwing away 70-80% of the glorious Z9 output, whilst carrying 100% of the weight, and paying 100% of the price.
Nikon is a dead end street for me, so I decided to change my Z9 pre-order into an Olympus 150-400mm f4.5 reservation.
I was very close to being pushed into Nikon FX, but luckily the long delivery times on the Z9 gave me time to distance myself from the buzz and think about what I really want..
Give me one tangible hint that Nikon is making a 24-32mp Z900 and I will keep my 500PF, but read this Thom Hogan article on the D500, there is a risk of forever waiting and hoping whilst Nikon is reeling in the FX fish. It is wise to realize that these companies are commercial after all, not here to satisfy my needs. Personally, I don't see high performance Nikon DX happening anytime soon. And although nobody knows, there is no sign and there has been no sign for the past years.
Nikon should have done a double launch with the Z9, a 24-32mp Z900 with stacked sensor and optional grip and no 8K video, but I think they prefer in Sony style to lose some shooters and gain on the ones that move up to FX, not because they want to, but because they have to.
What Made the D500 So Good? | DSLRBodies | Thom Hogan
Self-fulfilling prophecy could spell the end of DSLRs for Nikon
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15fps would be perfect for me. I really don't want to sort through 30fps bursts after I get home nor would I want to sort through a 120fps burst. I can see the desire and need for faster frame rates for some photographers I'm not "poo pooing" the need I'm just saying I don't personally need it.
Yes a D850 replacement being something like a de-tuned Z9 would be perfect for me and finally push me over the edge to moving away from my D500 to the mirrorless world. Dream would be sharing sensor, focusing capability with Z9, body like a Z7II, grip optional for those who want/need it.
The sensor would allow for shooting FX when doing landscape and macro work and switch to DX (thus a D500ish type camera too).
the 10-15fps frame rate would be great. (if it could switch between 10fps and 20fps that would be wonderful).
I would want 2 card slots like the D7ii. I don't really care if they are the same or different. I'm used to the XQD and SD on my D500 and don't really see that as a problem.
Having only played around with mirrorless in stores and using my Sony RX10iv, I have very little experience with EVF's so I can't say what my dream number of "dots" or things like that would be. It seems the Z6 that I was looking through at Best Buy a year ago was perfectly fine with me but if there would be something better I would never object.
Introduce this camera with the 200-600 lens and keep the body somewhere around $3,000USD hopefully in the $2,700 USD range and produce the 200-600mm lens for sub $2,000USD and it would be a difficult combination for me to resist.
Can't fault a guy for dreaming.
Jeff
I’m glad I have a D500 and have no plans to upgrade to mirrorless in the foreseeable future. I’m quite happy with the results I get with it and my 200-500 and chafe at the thought of spending thousands of dollars for minimal improvement of my shots..
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