Nikon Coolpix B500 Compact Digital Camera (Black)
- 16MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS Sensor
- 40x NIKKOR f/3.0-6.5mm ED Lens
- 40x Optical Zoom Lens, 80x Dynamic Zoom
- 22.5-900mm (35mm Equivalent)
- 3" 921k-Dot Tilting LCD
- ISO 6400, 7.4 fps Continuous Shooting
- Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 30 fps
- 18 Scene Modes, Easy Auto Mode
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC Connectivity
- Remote Control via Smartphone or Tablet
- 2 Years Genuine Warranty with Nikon Australia
The ergonomically designed Nikon Coolpix B500 combines the high-resolution 16MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS Sensor and the full HD 1080p Video Recording at 30 fps to fulfill the every user’s need in improving clarity and image quality. The 22.5-900mm (35mm Equivalent) 40x NIKKOR f/3.0-6.5mm ED Lens with 40x Optical Zoom Lens, 80x Dynamic Zoom covers wide-angle to telephoto perspectives perfect in wide variety of photoshoot. A 3" 921k-dot tilting LCD screen allows unique composition by means of angle perspectives as well as image review and menu navigation. Its built-in Bluetooth Wi-Fi, and NFC connectivity allow the camera to pair with any compatible smart device with the Nikon SnapBridge app. With 7.4 fps, continuous shooting is possible thanks to the ISO range of 125-6400. By using the 18 scene modes or the Easy Auto Mode, you can easily optimize the camera's settings, even under any lighting conditions.
Product Features in Detail
Get closer to what matters
40x optical zoom, 80x Dynamic Fine Zoom
Few shots are too far away for the COOLPIX B500's NIKKOR ED glass lens. 40x optical zoom gives you super telephoto power, then Dynamic Fine Zoom, an enhanced digital zoom, effectively doubles that reach for a whopping 80x zoom. Lens-Shift Vibration Reduction (VR) keeps your shots steady—crucial at such long distances—and a 16-megapixel backside illuminated CMOS sensor captures every detail.
Always connected
Unleash new possibilities with a compatible smartphone
Install Nikon's new SnapBridge app on a compatible smartphone or tablet* and unlock exciting new capabilities with the COOLPIX B500. Built-in Wi-Fi®, NFC and Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) maintain a constant connection between the app and your camera, so each shot you take automatically transfers to your smartphone or tablet for sharing, editing with photo apps or uploading to your favorite sites. You can even use the Snapbridge app to control your camera remotely!
Enjoy the view
Tilting 3.0-inch 921,000-dot LCD
The COOLPIX B500's large, tilting LCD display makes it easy to compose your shots and monitor your video recording. You can also use it to find exciting new shooting angles. Reviewing and sharing your creations is a pleasure, too—every shot and video looks fantastic on the high resolution display.
Master the camera in no time
Simple, convenient operation for stress-free shooting
The COOLPIX B500 is so easy to use, anyone can take great photos and videos with it. Just turn the camera on, point, shoot and marvel at the results. For maximum point-and-shoot convenience, select Easy Auto Mode. It automatically optimizes the camera settings for each shot, no matter how challenging the situation. You'll be free to enjoy the moment while you capture it.
Make movies that amaze
Full HD 1080p videos with stereo sound
The COOLPIX B500 is a powerful video camera, too. Capture moments in Full HD 1080p quality with stereo sound and marvel at how 4-Axis Hybrid Vibration Reduction (VR) counteracts shaky hands for tripod-steady videos. Transform a regular video into a thrilling fast-motion sequence with the new Superlapse Movie feature, great for first-person perspectives, sports moments, video tours and more.
Don't sweat a little camera shake
When shooting photos, Lens-Shift Vibration Reduction (VR) counteracts the smallest movements for sharper, clearer photos. When recording video, 4-Axis Hybrid VR offsets up/down, left/right, in/out and even tilting movements for remarkably steady videos, even if you're walking or riding in a car.
Let the camera call the shots
Easily match your situation to one of 18 Scene Modes like Beach, Snow, Night Portrait, Sunset and more, and enjoy effortless great shots. Or, choose Easy Auto Mode and let the camera choose for you.
Intelligent autofocus
It's frustrating when a smartphone camera focuses on the wrong thing. With COOLPIX B500, Target Finding AF quickly determines your intended subject and puts the focus where it belongs—on your subject.
Flatter your friends and family
Create beautiful photos of the people you care about. Smart Portrait System activates several features ideal for portraits, like Face Priority AF, Skin Softening, Blink Warning and more.
Shoot without interruption
The COOLPIX B500 is so energy efficient, you can take up to 600 shots on four regular AA alkaline batteries. Capture an entire vacation—and then some—on just one set of batteries.
Show off your creativity
Easily create artistic high-impact photos with the new Creative Mode. Select from five professionally developed presets that combine options like aperture, contrast and color reproduction for stunning results. Preview the effects before you shoot or capture one image all five ways and pick your favorite.
Wi-Fi Compatibility
This camera’s built-in Wi-Fi® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad®, and/or iPod touch® or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.
Type | Type |
Compact Digital Camera
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Image Sensor
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Effective Pixels (Megapixels) |
16.0 million
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Image Sensor | |
CMOS
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Sensor Size | |
1 / 2.3 in.
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Total Pixels | |
16.76 million (approx.)
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Image Size (pixels) | |
4608 x 3456 (16M)
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Lens
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Lens |
40x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens
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Lens Focal Length | |
4.0-160mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 22.5–900 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
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Lens f/-number | |
f/3-6.5
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Lens Construction | |
12 elements in 9 groups (3 ED lens elements)
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Lens Zoom | |
40 x
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Digital Zoom | |
Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 3,600mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
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Vibration Reduction | |
Lens shift VR (still pictures)
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Lens-shift and Electronic VR (movies) | |
Aperture | |
Electronically controlled ND filter (-2.0 AV) insertion
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Autofocus
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Autofocus (AF) |
Contrast-detect AF
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Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selection | |
Center
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Face priority | |
Manual with 99 focus areas | |
Subject tracking | |
Target Finding AF | |
Focus Range | |
Approx. 1 ft. (30 cm.) to infinity
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[T]: Approx. 11 ft. (3.5 m) to infinity | |
Macro mode: Approx. 0.4 in. (1 cm.) to infinity (wide-angle position) (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens) | |
Focus Lock | |
Yes
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Monitor
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Monitor Size |
3.0 in. diagonal
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Monitor Type | |
TFT-LCD
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with Anti-reflection coating
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5-level brightness adjustment | |
Tilting TFT LCD | |
Monitor Resolution | |
921,000 -dots
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Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) | |
98% horizontal (Approx.)
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98% vertical (Approx.) | |
(compared to actual picture) | |
Monitor Frame coverage (playback mode) | |
100% horizontal (Approx.)
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100% vertical (Approx.) | |
(compared to actual picture) | |
File System
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Storage Media |
SD memory card
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SDHC memory card | |
SDXC memory card | |
Internal Memory | |
Approx. 20 MB
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Storage File System | |
DCF
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EXIF 2.3 compliant | |
Storage File formats | |
Still pictures: JPEG
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Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) | |
Movie
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Movie |
Full HD: 1920x1080/ 30p
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Full HD: 1920x1080/ 25p | |
Full HD: 1920x1080/ 60i | |
Full HD: 1920x1080/ 50i | |
HD: 1280x720/ 60p | |
HD: 1280x720/ 50p | |
HD: 1280x720/ 30p | |
HD: 1280x720/ 25p | |
HS 1920x1080/ 15p | |
HS 1920x1080/ 12.5p | |
HS 640x480/ 120p | |
HS 640x480/ 100p | |
VGA 640x480/ 30p | |
VGA 640x480/ 25p | |
Sensitivity
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ISO Sensitivity |
ISO 125
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- 1600
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ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode)
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Lowest ISO Sensitivity | |
125
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Highest ISO Sensitivity | |
6400
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Exposure
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Exposure Metering |
Matrix
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Center-weighted | |
Spot | |
Exposure Control | |
Programmed auto exposure
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Exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) | |
Exposure Modes | |
Auto
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Creative Mode | |
Scene | |
Scene Auto Selector | |
Smart Portrait | |
Scene Modes | |
Backlighting
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Bird Watching | |
Beach | |
Close Up | |
Dusk/Dawn | |
Easy Panorama | |
Fireworks Show | |
Food | |
Landscape | |
Moon | |
Night Landscape | |
Party/Indoor | |
Pet Portrait | |
Portrait | |
Scene Auto Selector | |
Short Movie Show | |
Snow | |
Sports | |
Sunset | |
In-Camera Image Editing | |
Copy
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D-Lighting | |
Filter Effects | |
Glamour Retouch | |
Quick Retouch | |
Red-eye Correction | |
Small Picture | |
Exposure Compensation | |
± 2 EV in steps of 1/3
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White Balance
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White Balance |
Auto
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Cloudy | |
Daylight | |
Flash | |
Fluorescent | |
Incandescent | |
White Balance Preset | |
Shutter
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Shutter |
Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
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Shutter Speed | |
1/1500-1 sec.
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1/4000 sec. (maximum speed during high-speed continuous shooting) | |
25 sec. (Star trails in Multiple Exposure Lighten Scene Mode) | |
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution | |
Up to 7 shots at approx. 7.4 frames per second
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Continuous Shooting Options | |
Continuous H
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Continuous H 60 | |
Continuous H 120 | |
Continuous L | |
Pre-shooting cache | |
Single | |
Self-timer | |
Can be selected from 10, 2 and 5 seconds duration (self-portrait timer)
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Flash
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Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) |
[W]: 0.5 to 6.9m (1 ft. 8 in. to 22 ft.)
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[T]: 3.5m (11 ft.) | |
Built-in Flash Control | |
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
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Built-in Flash | |
Yes
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Interface
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Interface |
Hi-speed USB
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Interface Data transfer protocol | |
MTP
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PTP | |
Video Output | |
HDMI
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HDMI Output | |
HDMI micro connector (Type D)
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I/O terminal | |
Digital I/O (USB)
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Wi-Fi Functionality | |
Yes
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Bluetooth | |
Yes
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Supported Languages
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Supported Languages |
Arabic
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Bengali | |
Bulgarian | |
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) | |
Czech | |
Danish | |
Dutch | |
English | |
Finnish | |
French | |
German | |
Greek | |
Hindi | |
Hungarian | |
Indonesian | |
Italian | |
Japanese | |
Korean | |
Marathi | |
Norwegian | |
Persian | |
Polish | |
Portugese (European and Brazilian) | |
Romanian | |
Russian | |
Serbian | |
Spanish | |
Swedish | |
Tamil | |
Telugu | |
Thai | |
Turkish | |
Ukranian | |
Vietnamese | |
Power
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Power Sources |
Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (available separately)
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Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries | |
Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries | |
AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately) | |
Battery / Batteries | |
AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Oxyride or Lithium)
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Battery Life (shots per charge) | |
AA Alkaline: 600 shots
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AA Lithium: 1,240 shots
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EN-MH2: 750 shots
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Movies:
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AA Alkaline: Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes | |
AA Lithium: Approx. 4 hours 30 minutes | |
EN-MH2: Approx. 2 hours 35 minutes | |
Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23(-/+2)°C (73(-/+4)°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image quality set to Normal, image size set to 4608 x 3456 (16.0MP). Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed | |
Miscellaneous
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Tripod Socket |
¼ in.
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(ISO 1222) | |
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) | |
4.5 in. (113.5 mm) x 3.1 in. (78.3 mm) x 3.8 in. (94.9 mm) excluding projections
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Approx. Weight | |
19.1 oz. (542 g) with battery and memory card
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Operating environment | |
Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)
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Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) |
Nikon Coolpix B500 Compact Digital Camera (Black)
Camera Strap
LR6/L40 (AA-size) Alkaline Batteries (x4)
LC-CP31 Lens Cap (with cord)
UC-E16 USB Cable
12 months warranty with Nikon Australia plus an extra 12 months if product is registered online at http://mynikonlife.com.au/gear/warranty/warranty-registration
