This Nikon D7500 DSLR camera review is by Steve Perry (website | YouTube | Facebook). You can check also his previous [NR] posts here.
It’s no secret that when Nikon introduced the new D7500, the reception was less than enthusiastic. In looking back, I actually think that maybe “brutal” is a more accurate description.
After the announcement, pundits lamented endlessly about the lack of a second SD card slot, the omission of the Ai indexing tab, and of course the elimination of vertical grip support. And honestly, any one of those has deal-breaking potential, depending on what you need as a photographer.
The thing is, while Nikon deleted some features, the camera also received a variety of useful upgrades. Sadly, these were summarily dismissed by the naysayers.
Well, since I’m not one to render verdicts from my office chair, I decided to purchase a D7500 the first day it was available and draw my own conclusions. Over the next month or so, I used it as my primary work camera and took it with me to several really great locations. I was eager to see for myself if there was more to this new member of the Nikon family than meets the eye – or if it truly was a black sheep.
In the video below, you’ll see my conclusions, as well as a comparison of the D7500 to the other top dogs of Nikon’s DX lineup – namely the D7200 and D500. I’ll show you real world usage, samples, and even some tips and tricks. So, let’s dive in:
Below you’ll find a handful of sample images from the D7500 along with descriptions of what I felt were the most useful aspects of the camera for each photograph.
