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 FS: Nikon D500, 500mm f/5.6 PF | |
Item 1: Nikon D500 w/box and accessories
For Sale: my tried and true Nikon D500 and 500mm f/5.6 PF.
$500 for the camera
$1500 for the lens
OR
$1900 for both
PayPal G&S–I’ll cover fees and shipping within the Continental US.
Additional photos on Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/39223719@N05/7p03Mt60ev
Example photos taken with this specific camera and lens:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCVmzC
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Nikon D500 APS-C DSLR Camera Body with Box and everything that originally came with it (OEM EN-EL15 battery, OEM MH-25a charger, unused strap, manual) plus a 3rd party battery, and a Nikon 64GB XQD memory card.
Shutter count on the D500 is 123,052. The camera body shows noticeable cosmetic wear: paint loss on the corners, shallow scratches, etc. The LCD screen has always had a tempered glass protector on it–the current protective glass has a hairline crack in it but the actual LCD underneath is pristine. The battery grip port on the underside of the camera is missing the cover. There is a small hairline crack in the plastic on one of the front-side screws (see photos on Flickr). Despite these superficial imperfections, everything is 100% functional. The sensor is clean and has no marks or scratches.
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Out of the 123K shutter actuations on the D500, I estimate about 76,000 of those shots were made using the 500mm PF. This has been my primary birding setup for the past 3 years. The D500 is reliable, goes for days on a single battery, and shoots 10 FPS, which is more than enough for most bird photography. I’ve never had to wait for the buffer to clear–the processor is lightning fast. Paired with the 500mm PF, the autofocus is blazingly fast and accurate–even for challenging subjects like birds in flight. If you buy this particular camera and lens as a set I can confirm that you won’t need to mess around with fine-tuning the autofocus. My first birding lens was a Tamron 150-600mm G2, and it back-focused badly, and took quite a lot of trial and error to get the AF dialed in. When I upgraded to this 500mm PF I just stuck it on the D500 and it was dead-on accurate right out of the box.
As far as image quality, I have been very happy with the results. The 500mm PF lens is ridiculously sharp. In low light the D500’s APS-C sensor can get a bit noisy, but a little noise reduction processing in Lightroom or Topaz cleans it right up.
I’ve recently switched to a Z8, but only because I am working on a video project. DSLRs just don’t have the autofocus for bird videography, otherwise, I have no real complaints about the D500. Well…ok, the shutter sound sometimes scares off the wildlife. But for the most part the D500/500 PF combo just does its job and lets me focus on the birds, instead of messing around with camera settings and worrying about battery life.
I contemplated keeping the lens to use with the FTZ, but I am working on a video project, and the extra reach and zoom versatility of the Z 180-600 is fitting my needs better, even though it’s heavier and not quite as sharp as the 500 PF.
Long story short, this is a great deal for someone who wants a professional grade wildlife setup but doesn’t need the latest mirrorless gear.
Price: $500.00
Payment method: PayPal
Item condition: 8
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Item 2: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
For Sale: my tried and true Nikon D500 and 500mm f/5.6 PF.
$500 for the camera
$1500 for the lens
OR
$1900 for both
PayPal G&S–I’ll cover fees and shipping within the Continental US.
Additional photos on Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/39223719@N05/7p03Mt60ev
Example photos taken with this specific camera and lens:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCVmzC
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens with caps, hood, box, CL-M5 carrying pouch/case, plus RolanPro lens cover.
There is some wear visible on the lens mount, otherwise the lens is clean and in very good shape. I’ve always had the RolanPro lens cover on it, and it has done its job well–the cover is worn, but the lens itself has been well protected. I’ve always had a protective UV filter on the front as well (not included in this sale). The lens hood is a bit stiff to get on and off but locks securely and stays in place well. The AF and VR work perfectly, as do all the switches and buttons. I have been using the lens on my new Z8 via an FTZ adapter and it works great on that camera too!
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Out of the 123K shutter actuations on the D500, I estimate about 76,000 of those shots were made using the 500mm PF. This has been my primary birding setup for the past 3 years. The D500 is reliable, goes for days on a single battery, and shoots 10 FPS, which is more than enough for most bird photography. I’ve never had to wait for the buffer to clear–the processor is lightning fast. Paired with the 500mm PF, the autofocus is blazingly fast and accurate–even for challenging subjects like birds in flight. If you buy this particular camera and lens as a set I can confirm that you won’t need to mess around with fine-tuning the autofocus. My first birding lens was a Tamron 150-600mm G2, and it back-focused badly, and took quite a lot of trial and error to get the AF dialed in. When I upgraded to this 500mm PF I just stuck it on the D500 and it was dead-on accurate right out of the box.
As far as image quality, I have been very happy with the results. The 500mm PF lens is ridiculously sharp. In low light the D500’s APS-C sensor can get a bit noisy, but a little noise reduction processing in Lightroom or Topaz cleans it right up.
I’ve recently switched to a Z8, but only because I am working on a video project. DSLRs just don’t have the autofocus for bird videography, otherwise, I have no real complaints about the D500. Well…ok, the shutter sound sometimes scares off the wildlife. But for the most part the D500/500 PF combo just does its job and lets me focus on the birds, instead of messing around with camera settings and worrying about battery life.
I contemplated keeping the lens to use with the FTZ, but I am working on a video project, and the extra reach and zoom versatility of the Z 180-600 is fitting my needs better, even though it’s heavier and not quite as sharp as the 500 PF.
Long story short, this is a great deal for someone who wants a professional grade wildlife setup but doesn’t need the latest mirrorless gear.
Price: $1500.00
Payment method: PayPal
Item condition: 8+
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