Hi. Thanks so much for this very interesting comparison video. I just recently bought a used (2 years old) D500, mostly for use in birding. I went through a very long decision-making process (read "agony") over whether to get the older DSLR crop sensor or a Z series camera. In the end, I'm very satisfied with my purchase. I've paired the camera with a 500mm/5.6 PF telephoto lens, so I've got great reach. The decisive factor for me was the advantage of having a crop sensor camera which, along with a long lens, will reduce the amount of cropping necessary later on. Whereas, on a full frame camera, you need an even longer focal length lens to achieve a similar reach and reduce the need for cropping. So, your video was extremely interesting for me. Most of all, I agree 100% with your comment that, as long as you can get the results you want, it doesn't matter which camera you have.
Personally, I like the images from the d500 better, the sharpness looks more organic and pleasant. Images from the ZF looks sharper but the kind of sharpness is very software sharpness.
Good 2 part series on the two different cameras and lenses. Should purchase a F mount converter for the Z camera so that you can compare cameras with the same lens attached
I do have 2 FTZ converters, the original and the version without the screw mount. Interestingly, I tend not to mix F lens with Z. I just shoot F with F and Z with Z
A few reviews I have seen have been to use the lens you have with a converter for the Z. Selling and then buying again. $3.5k vs $2-300 loss. Everyone to their own. Keep up the vids
I say dont sell it. Nikon cameras are like Pokémon, you have to collect them all. The question is why, every different nikon camera model has different characteristics. They each produce a different picture or render a picture differently.
I too have the d500 and 200 500 lens and that’s fantastic
Excellent
Hi. Thanks so much for this very interesting comparison video. I just recently bought a used (2 years old) D500, mostly for use in birding. I went through a very long decision-making process (read "agony") over whether to get the older DSLR crop sensor or a Z series camera. In the end, I'm very satisfied with my purchase. I've paired the camera with a 500mm/5.6 PF telephoto lens, so I've got great reach. The decisive factor for me was the advantage of having a crop sensor camera which, along with a long lens, will reduce the amount of cropping necessary later on. Whereas, on a full frame camera, you need an even longer focal length lens to achieve a similar reach and reduce the need for cropping. So, your video was extremely interesting for me. Most of all, I agree 100% with your comment that, as long as you can get the results you want, it doesn't matter which camera you have.
Thanks for watching, commenting and glad your D500 experience has been great.
Personally, I like the images from the d500 better, the sharpness looks more organic and pleasant. Images from the ZF looks sharper but the kind of sharpness is very software sharpness.
thanks for watching and commenting
Hi. Thanks for the video comparison. I am learning from you. Excellent presentation. Kudos.
Thanks, great to get endorsement from my loyal viewers.
Thank you very much for Sharing. Another good example for me, that the D500 is still a very good Camera in 2024.
Yes, I think the longer you keep your cameras, the more you appreciate their design strengths.
Good 2 part series on the two different cameras and lenses.
Should purchase a F mount converter for the Z camera so that you can compare cameras with the same lens attached
I do have 2 FTZ converters, the original and the version without the screw mount. Interestingly, I tend not to mix F lens with Z. I just shoot F with F and Z with Z
A few reviews I have seen have been to use the lens you have with a converter for the Z. Selling and then buying again. $3.5k vs $2-300 loss. Everyone to their own. Keep up the vids
I say dont sell it. Nikon cameras are like Pokémon, you have to collect them all. The question is why, every different nikon camera model has different characteristics. They each produce a different picture or render a picture differently.
Agree with you 100%.