Nikon COOLPIX B500 Digital Camera - Red
- Product #:
- NKD26508
- Manufacturer #:
- 26508
- UPC:
- 018208265084
- COOLPIX B500 digital camera
- 16MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS sensor
- 40x NIKKOR VR zoom lens
- Built-in Wi-Fi, NFC & Bluetooth
- 1080p Full HD video recording
- Tilting 3.0" 921,000-dot LCD
- ISO 6400, 7.4 fps continuous shooting
- Easy exposure control
- Simple & convenient operation
- Color: Red
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- Screen Size:
- 3.0 in. diagonal
- Screen Size:
- The size of the screen listed by height and width.
- Compatible Media:
- SD, SDHC, SDXC
- Compatible Media:
- A storage medium that is compatible with your portable device, in a form that can easily be removed or accessed by a PC such as a type of memory card that is compatible with your camera.
- Megapixels:
- 16 MP
- Megapixels:
- A megapixel is one million pixels. It is commonly used to describe the resolution of digital cameras. For example, a 7.2 megapixel camera is capable of capturing roughly 7,200,000 pixels. The higher the megapixel number, the more detail the camera can capture. Therefore, the megapixel count is a significant specification to look for when buying a digital camera.
- Video Resolution:
- Full HD
- Video Resolution:
- The measurement in height x width of a captured video file. Common sizes are VGA, 720p, and 1080p.
- Color:
- Red
- Color:
- The color of the item.
- Viewfinder Type:
- 3" LCD Rear Screen Tilt (921,000 pixels)
- Panel Type:
- TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
- Panel Type:
- Type of LCD monitor.
- Image Sensor Size:
- 1/2.3"
- Image Sensor Size:
- Refers to the actual physical size of the imaging sensor in the camera. A sensor that has the same dimensions as a 35mm frame of film is considered to be "full" frame. Other smaller sensor sizes are described in terms relative to a "full" sized sensor. (e.g. an APS-C 1.5x crop sensor)
- Camera Type:
- Compact Camera
- Camera Type:
- The type of camera. Examples: SLR, point and shoot, mirrorless.
- Lens Filter Size:
- 67mm
- Lens Filter Size:
- The size of the filter that fits the lens.
- Maximum Aperture:
- f/3.0-6.5
- Maximum Aperture:
- How wide a lens can be opened.
Overview
Easy to use and loaded with features, the Nikon Coolpix B500 Red Digital Camera takes the concept of photography to a whole new level. It is equipped with a 16 MP low-light CMOS sensor, which captures pictures and videos with a brilliant attention to detail. The NIKKOR ED glass lens offers a 40x optical zoom that brings out super-telephoto power, while the Dynamic Fine Zoom doubles that reach effectively for a breathtaking 80x zoom. This is useful whenever you want to bring distant subjects closer to your line of sight. The built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and NFC facilities come in handy for connecting the camera to a smartphone to transfer content or control the camera wirelessly with the help of the SnapBridge app.
Optics and Focus
The Nikon Coolpix B500 features the NIKKOR ED glass lens that offers a 40x optical zoom for bringing out super-telephoto power, while the Dynamic Fine Zoom doubles that reach effectively for a breathtaking 80x zoom. This is useful whenever you want to bring distant subjects closer to your line of sight. The Intelligent Target Finding AF instantly determines the subject you wish to capture and applies the focus on it. The various exposure and white balance control modes are useful for assisting in an array of photography situations.
Sensor and Screen
The Coolpix B500 from Nikon is equipped with a 16 MP low-light CMOS sensor, which captures pictures and videos with a brilliant attention to detail. The 3.0-inch tiltable LCD screen has a 921,000-dot resolution that is ideal for browsing through menus and reviewing your captured content with a great deal of clarity.
Image and Video
The Coolpix B500 digital camera is capable of shooting videos at a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels at 60i in formats that include H.264/MPEG-4 AVC and MP4. It can also capture still pictures at its maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels in the JPEG format. You can shoot up to 7 shots continuously at an outstanding burst rate of 7.4 fps. The Lens-Shift Vibration Reduction (VR) is useful for counteracting the smallest movements in order to capture those clearer, sharper, blur-free pictures even when you are riding in a car or walking.
Other Features
Powering the Nikon Coolpix B500 digital camera are four AA-type batteries that provide up to 4 hours and 30 minutes of battery life. The built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and NFC facilities come in handy for connecting the camera to a smartphone to transfer content or control the camera wirelessly with the help of the SnapBridge app. The Easy Auto Mode adjusts the camera settings automatically for each shot even in challenging situations for a hassle-free photography experience.
Product Reviews
Melissa Lucas
Reviewed on Wednesday, January 8, 2020
By: Miss1313
This camera is amazing I can change colors and male nature take on a life all its own I can do so many things and the pics are wonderful
Specifications
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| Image Sensor | |
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| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
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| Display & Viewfinder | |
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| Screen Size: | 3.0 in. diagonal |
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| Monitor Resolution: | 921,000 dots |
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| Detailed Specifications | |
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| Total Pixels: | 16.76 million (approx.) |
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| Coverage: | 98% |
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| Compatible Media: | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
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| Megapixels: | 16 MP |
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| Shutter | |
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| Shutter Speeds: | 1/1500-1 sec.; 1/4000 sec. (maximum speed during high-speed continuous shooting); 25 sec. (Star trails in Multiple Exposure Lighten Scene Mode) |
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| Shutter Type: | Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter |
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| Self Timer: | Can be selected from 10, 2 and 5 seconds duration (self-portrait timer) |
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| ISO Speed: | ISO 125 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode) |
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| Exposure Compensation: | -2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
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| Meter Modes: | Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
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| A/V Mode | |
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| Video Resolution: | Full HD |
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| Video Recording System: | Yes |
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| Audio Recording: | Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo |
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| Physical Specifications | |
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| Dimensions: | 4.5 x 3.1 x 3.7" (113.5 x 78.3 x 94.9 mm) (excluding projections) |
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| Weight: | 19.08 oz (541 g) (with battery and SD card) |
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| Color: | Red |
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| Flash Attributes | |
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| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
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| Operating Range: | [W]: 0.5 to 6.9m (1 ft. 8 in. to 22ft.); [T]: 3.5m (11 ft.) |
| Viewfinder Specifications | |
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| Viewfinder Type: | 3" LCD Rear Screen Tilt (921,000 pixels) |
| Imaging & Exposure Control | |
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| White Balance: | Auto , Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, White Balance Preset |
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| Power System | |
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| Battery Type: | 4x AA Batteries |
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| Shooting Capacity: | AA Alkaline: 600 shots; AA Lithium: 1,240 shots; EN-MH2: 750 shots; Movies: AA Alkaline: Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes; AA Lithium: Approx. 4 hours 30 minutes; EN-MH2: Approx. 2 hours 35 minutes |
| Recording Data | |
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| Internal Memory: | Approx. 20 MB |
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| Number of Recorded Pixels: | 1920 x 1080p: 30 fps, 25 fps, 15 fps, 12.5 fps; 1920 x 1080i: 60 fps, 50 fps, 15 fps, 12.5 fps; 1280 x 720p: 60 fps, 50 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps; 640 x 480p: 120 fps, 100 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps |
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| Image Formats: | Still Images: JPEG; Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC |
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| Brand | |
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| Brand: | Nikon |
| Monitor Specifications | |
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| Panel Type: | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
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| Focusing Control | |
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| Focus Modes: | Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF |
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| Camera Attributes | |
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| Image Sensor Size: | 1/2.3" |
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| Camera Type: | Compact Camera |
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| Lens | |
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| Focusing Range: | Wide: 11.81" (30 cm) - Infinity; Telephoto: 11.48' (3.5 m) - Infinity; Wide Macro: 0.4" (1.02 cm) -Infinity |
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| Focal Length: | 4.0-160mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 22.5–900 mm lens in 35mm format) |
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| Auto Focus System: | Contrast-detect AF |
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| Lens Specification | |
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| Lens Filter Size: | 67mm |
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| Maximum Aperture: | f/3.0-6.5 |
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| Digital Zoom: | Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 3,600mm lens in 35mm format) |
| Optical Zoom: | 40x |
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In The Box
- Nikon COOLPIX B500 Digital Camera (Red)
- UC-E16 USB Cable
- AN-CP21 Strap
- LC-CP31 Lens Cap for COOLPIX L840
- 4 x AA Batteries