Interesting that they mention the AF (along with the D5's) is the best of any camera have ever used (which includes the 1DX II). They go on to say "Just as mirrorless cameras appear to be closing the gap when it comes to following simple subjects, the D500 comes and blows them (and its DSLR rivals) all out of the water. "
Regarding IQ: "Ultimately though, the camera's dynamic range and high ISO noise performance are as good as we've ever seen from any APS-C sensor: it's essentially ISO invariant and on a par with the best we've tested."
Conclusion: "The D500 is the most well-rounded DSLR we've ever tested, and among the very best. Every one of us who has picked it up, regardless of which brands we've most often shot, has been impressed by its autofocus system's wide coverage and ability to find and follow a subject. If you need this, the large viewfinder, solid build and the ability to just keep shooting, then the D500 is peerless. It's not cheap but it looks like pretty good value if you look at it as a huge chunk of the D5's capabilities for a fraction of the money."
Interesting that they mention the AF (along with the D5's) is the best of any camera have ever used (which includes the 1DX II). They go on to say "Just as mirrorless cameras appear to be closing the gap when it comes to following simple subjects, the D500 comes and blows them (and its DSLR rivals) all out of the water. "
Conclusion: "The D500 is the most well-rounded DSLR we've ever tested, and among the very best. Every one of us who has picked it up, regardless of which brands we've most often shot, has been impressed by its autofocus system's wide coverage and ability to find and follow a subject.."...Show more →
Thang wrote:
Ref AF performance, yup it is something we have been saying since the day it was in our hands...
not sure what the heck mirrorless has anything to do with the AF performance either.
I agree, mirrorless AF isn't even up to the last generation of DSLRs if you're talking continuous AF/tracking ability, but it's high praise nonetheless.
