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 |
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.
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!
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...
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.
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