How to Set Up the Nikon D500 for Bird Photography

The D500 is still NIkon's best DSLR for bird and wildlife photography. This week I'm at Bempton Cliffs photographing Gannets, Herring Gulls, Razer Bills, Puffins and more. Along the way I'll be sharing exactly how I set up the D500 for bird photography and covering everything from autofocus mode and metering to burst settings and the back-button focus method.

Nikon D500 Bird Photography 200-500 Lens!
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Nikon D500 Bird Photography 200-500 Lens!

Nikon Z7 vs D850 vs D500 Bird in Flight Wildlife Auto Focus Comparison and Performance
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Nikon Z7 vs D850 vs D500 Bird in Flight Wildlife Auto Focus Comparison and Performance

The EXACT SETTINGS To Use For Wildlife Photography!
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The EXACT SETTINGS To Use For Wildlife Photography!

How Good is the Nikon D500 in 2024?
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How Good is the Nikon D500 in 2024?

4 Megapixels? Can A 20yo DSLR Still Make It in 2024? I Bought a Nikon Pro Digital Camera for $80!
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4 Megapixels? Can A 20yo DSLR Still Make It in 2024? I Bought a Nikon Pro Digital Camera for $80!

My Camera Settings for Wildlife Photography (Best Settings)
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My Camera Settings for Wildlife Photography (Best Settings)

Nikon D850 Captures Incredible Detail - D500 Captures Insane Action - Wildlife Bird Photography
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Nikon D850 Captures Incredible Detail - D500 Captures Insane Action - Wildlife Bird Photography

Editing Bird Photos: Tips & Techniques with Emilie Talpin
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Editing Bird Photos: Tips & Techniques with Emilie Talpin

Nikon D850 VS D500 Using the Nikkor 200-500 - Osprey Feeding Frenzy
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Nikon D850 VS D500 Using the Nikkor 200-500 - Osprey Feeding Frenzy

CAMERA vs LENS...The Verdict! NAT GEO photographer Andy Parkinson concludes! Part 2 of 2
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CAMERA vs LENS...The Verdict! NAT GEO photographer Andy Parkinson concludes! Part 2 of 2

BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY 101: Beginners guide for settings, finding birds, tricks, equipment, and more!
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BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY 101: Beginners guide for settings, finding birds, tricks, equipment, and more!

Just one lens for wildlife photography? A day in the field with the Nikon Z 28-400mm lens
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Just one lens for wildlife photography? A day in the field with the Nikon Z 28-400mm lens

Nikon D500 Review, A Wildlife Photographer's Perspective
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Nikon D500 Review, A Wildlife Photographer's Perspective

OM-1 Bird Photography Settings: Is Your Camera Set WRONG?
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OM-1 Bird Photography Settings: Is Your Camera Set WRONG?

Get the best wildlife photos with the Nikon D500 in 2024
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Get the best wildlife photos with the Nikon D500 in 2024

Can You Get Close Enough to Birds with a 400mm Lens? (Canon EF 400mm f/5.6, in the Field)
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Can You Get Close Enough to Birds with a 400mm Lens? (Canon EF 400mm f/5.6, in the Field)

My Camera is Photographing Birds by Itself
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My Camera is Photographing Birds by Itself

I Travelled to Spain's Bird Photography Paradise!
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I Travelled to Spain's Bird Photography Paradise!

Mastering the Nikon D500 AF in 2026 (Pro Settings)
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Mastering the Nikon D500 AF in 2026 (Pro Settings)

PRO SECRETS FOR TACK SHARP BIRD IN FLIGHT PHOTOS: Top tips and settings to get the shots!
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PRO SECRETS FOR TACK SHARP BIRD IN FLIGHT PHOTOS: Top tips and settings to get the shots!