Re: Nikon D500

[jon.oman]

The only camera that has a 'grip' is my D2x!

I do like the feel of it though.....

[Sparkey]

I obviously have a grip on my D3 and one came with my D810 I kinda like them as gives a more secure hold on camera when you have heavy glass on front of it. Portrait buttons and extra battery are a bonus too. I hate charging battery at 50 per cent.

[jon.oman]

I had one problem with the grip on the D2x. If the portrait button was enabled, I kept hitting that shutter release by accident while just carrying the camera. Some weird images as a result!

I actually prefer the size of a camera without the grip. Less weight to carry.

[Sparkey]

I accept your opinion that you prefer less weight so no grip.

Just for the record you can turn off the shutter button on the grip when not using portrait position.

[jon.oman]

Yes, but I have hit the button while carrying the camera, and turned that release back on. So, I then manage to take random photographs....

[Sparkey]

[jon.oman]

Yup! You got it!

[jon.oman]

What I did to prevent those random images, was to put tape over that switch/control. That fixed my problem.

[Sparkey]

Due to Covid the D500 returned home.
It’s a great camera but when compared to full frame cameras I prefer my D3 and D810.

[jon.oman]

I have heard great things about the D500. Never did buy one. I still have a D300 though.