Nikon Japan has posted a statement about the release date of the new Nikon D500 DX-format digital SLR camera.
According to the statement, the Nikon D500 and the products listed below will be delayed. The new shipping date for the following products is end of April, 2016.
Nikon cites high demand for the camera as the cause of the delay as they can’t satisfy the demand and need to produce more cameras for the official launch.
Nikon D500 Release Date Delayed till the end of April, 2016
| Product name | Release Date |
|---|---|
| D500 | Late April 2016 |
| D500 16-80 VR lens kit | Late April 2016 |
| Wireless Transmitter WT-7 | Late April 2016 |
| Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D17 | Late April 2016 |
| Semi-Soft Case CF-DC8 | Late April 2016 |
| Strap AN-DC17 | Late April 2016 |
| USB cable for the terminal cover UF-7 | Late April 2016 |
| Stereo mini-plug cable for the terminal cover UF-8 | Late April 2016 |
Nikon D500 camera $1,999.95 – (Amazon | B&H | Adorama) features a 20.9-megapixel APS-C sensor that’s coupled with the new Expeed 5 image processor found in the D5. It also has the same 153-point AF system with 99 cross-type sensor and can able to shoot continuously at 10 fps with a 200 shot buffer for Raw images. See the offcial announcement and Nikon D500 vs D7200 Comparison and First Impressions Reviews.
via Nikon Japan
