Had a chance to play with the D5 and D500 this week at WPPI...

While I did not take any videos (there are plenty of them floating on youtube), I will have to say that both cameras feel amazing in hand. If you have ever shot with any of the predecessors you will not be disappointed at all. Button layouts are similar and accessible. AF testing based solely on hands on (not able use card) looks amazing and was quick to lock onto subjects.
So if you are looking to jump the gun on either camera.... I think you would be happy to have done so.

I'm all over a D500 once Adobe provides raw support. I figure that'll give it enough time for any bugs to shake out as well. Figuring mid-late summer.

BackdoorHippie said:

I'm all over a D500 once Adobe provides raw support. I figure that'll give it enough time for any bugs to shake out as well. Figuring mid-late summer.

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yep, solid plan.

I will be clearing off Sony, Canon, Minolta and M42 gear to fund one myself!! Some redundant Nikon, Nikkor gear will go too as soon as I sort out which bits to keep!

Well if i go d500 have to sell d7200 first.

I had a chance to shoot the D5 and D500 a few weeks back. Incredible high ISO capability, awesome fps, big buffers, etc. I'd get one of each if I needed new FX and DX and was flush with cash.

singlerosa said:

I had a chance to shoot the D5 and D500 a few weeks back. Incredible high ISO capability, awesome fps, big buffers, etc. I'd get one of each if I needed new FX and DX and was flush with cash.

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Only one of each