Nikon COOLPIX B500 Digital Camera (Black)
Model #26506


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Viewfinder/Display
Screen Coverage | 98% |
Screen | 3" LCD Rear Screen Tilt (921,000 pixels) |
Video
Audio Recording | Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo |
Recording
Resolution | 1920 x 1080p: 30 fps, 25 fps, 15 fps, 12.5 fps1920 x 1080i: 60 fps, 50 fps, 15 fps, 12.5 fps1280 x 720p: 60 fps, 50 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps640 x 480p: 120 fps, 100 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps |
Video Recording | Yes |
Power
Battery | 4x AA Batteries |
Physical
Weight | 19.08 oz / 541 g with battery and SD card |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.5 x 3.1 x 3.7" / 113.5 x 78.3 x 94.9 mm excluding projections |
Optics
Lens | NIKKOR, 12 elements in 9 groupsEFL: 4.0-160mm (35 mm equivalent: 22.5-900mm)Aperture: f/3.0 (W) - 6.5 (T) |
Zoom | Optical: 40xDynamic: 80x |
Focus Range | Wide: 11.81" (30 cm) - InfinityTelephoto: 11.48' (3.5 m) - InfinityWide Macro: 0.4" (1.02 cm) - Infinity |
Memory
Memory Card Type | SDSDHCSDXC |
Imaging
Pixels | 16 Megapixel |
Sensor | 1/2.3" CMOS |
File Formats | Still Images: JPEGMovies: MP4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264Audio: AAC |
Max Resolution | 16 MP: 4608 x 3456 |
Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
Image Stabilization | Optical & Digital, 4-Way |
Flash
Flash Modes | TTL Auto |
Maximum Effective Flash Range | Wide: 1.64 - 22.64' (0.5 - 6.9 m)Telephoto: 11.48' (3.5 m) |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Exposure Control
White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, White Set |
Shooting Modes | Back LightBeachClose UpFireworksFoodMulti-ExposureNight LandscapeNight PortraitPanoramaParty/IndoorPet PortraitPortraitScene Auto SelectorSnowSportsSunsetTime-Lapse Movie |
Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Programmed Auto, Scene Auto Selector, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority, SmartCompensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
ISO Sensitivity | 125-1600 (Extended Mode: 3200-6400) |
Self Timer | 10 Seconds, 5 Seconds, 2 Seconds |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 7.4 fps at 16 MP for up to 7 frames |
Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Matrix, Spot |
Shutter | Type: Electronic & MechanicalSpeed: 1 - 1/4000 seconds0 - 25 seconds |
Environmental
Operating/Storage Temperature | Operating32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
Connectivity/System Requirements
Connectors | 1x HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0 |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
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For anybody who is looking for a camera to take on holiday with them, which is mainly concerned about zoom ratio, the Nikon Coolpix B500 represents a good choice.Many people also like the look and feel of a bridge camera, and this one feels nice and comfortable to hold.
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I know very little about cameras... I knew I wanted a simple point and shoot with a great zoom. After reading many reviews I had it down between the b500 and the p900. Being new to cameras I decided to go with the less expensive option. I'm really glad I did!
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I bought this camera based on the features / price. Great zoom, good size, wonderful color (plum) and nice price. None of which is relevant since the main reason I selected this camera was for the "Built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth low energy (BLE) [which] maintain a constant connection between the...
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Nice looking and feel for what one gets at this price level. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a SLR type camera.
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Very nice camera for the money
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No view finder and flip out rear display flips only vertically instead of both vertically and horizontally.
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Great camera so far and the pictures are clear and vivid. Nice camera to take along when you don't want to take a lot of equipment. The ONLY reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is because I literally spent half a day trying to figure out how to get SnapBridge; when that did not work, I tried the...
- 16MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS Sensor
- NIKKOR f/3.0-6.5mm ED Lens
- 22.5-900mm (35mm Equivalent)
- 40x Optical Zoom Lens, 80x Dynamic Zoom
- 3" 921k-Dot Tilting LCD
- Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 30 fps
- Bluetooth (BLE), Wi-Fi, NFC Connectivity
- ISO 6400, 7.4 fps Continuous Shooting
- 18 Scene Modes, Easy Auto Mode
- Remote Control via Smartphone or Tablet
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- Nikon COOLPIX B500 Digital Camera (Black)
- UC-E16 USB Cable
- AN-CP21 Strap
- LC-CP31 Lens Cap for COOLPIX L840
- 4 x AA Batteries
- Limited 1-Year Warranty