Nikon COOLPIX B500 Black
MPN: VNA951E1 | EAN: 018208949021 | Model: COOLPIX B500
Looking for the best of both worlds? Then the Bridge Camera is a great option because it packs the flexibility and manual control of a DSLR into the smaller form factor of a compact camera.
Keeping it simple - For someone who is not too bothered about technicalities, this Nikon device works!
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the COOLPIX B500 is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 99 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.
Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Nikon COOLPIX B500 will satisfy your needs..
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The COOLPIX B500 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this.
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions.
The Nikon COOLPIX B500, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Nikon COOLPIX B500 is a great companion to have.
For the YouTubers - This is a good choice for your video recordings because in addition to it's excellent Image Sensor Size (6.17 x 4.55 mm mm), it comes with an in-built image stablizer that ensures your shots remain steady.
As you go about your business each day, there are moments or situations that come up that you'll want to capture on camera. The Nikon COOLPIX B500 makes for a great partner for taking those everyday shots, whether planned or spontaneous.
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the COOLPIX B500.
The thrilling action of sports is filled with magical moments that shouldn't be missed. Which is why by taking the COOLPIX B500 for those games, you'll have a camera that can effectively track subjects in frame while they are in motion.
Whether its for living or non-living things, using the Nikon COOLPIX B500 for aquatic photos is a treat.
Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs.
To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Nikon is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.
With this model, you no longer need to worry about carrying cables for data transfer all the time as it comes with Wi-FI.
Whether you want to blend in, or have a camera that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the COOLPIX B500 fits the bill.
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Specification | Description |
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Design | |
Camera Type | Bridge |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °F |
Product Colour | Black |
Camera | |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 3.0-6.5 |
Camera File System | DCF, Exif 2.3 |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG |
Languages Support | ARA, BEN, BUL, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, ENG, FIN, FRE, GRE, HIN, HUN, INC, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SER, SWE, TUR, UKR |
Panorama Mode | Yes |
Photo Effects | 1 |
Scene Modes | Backlighting, Beach, Bird Watching, 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 |
Scene Modes Present | Yes |
Self-timer Delay | 2, 5, 10 s |
Tripod Mounting Supported | Yes |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, White Set |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Flash Modes | Auto |
Flash Range (tele) | 0 - 3.5 m |
Flash Range (wide) | 0.5 - 6.9 m |
Focusing | |
Auto Focus | Yes |
Auto Focus (AF) Points | 99 |
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | 1 |
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Contrast Detection Auto Focus |
Face Detection | Yes |
Focus | TTL |
Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Macro Focusing Range | 1 m |
Manual Focus | Yes |
Tracking Focus | 1 |
Light Exposure | |
ISO Sensitivity | 125, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | 6400 |
ISO Sensitivity (min) | 125 |
Light Exposure Control | Programmed AE |
Light Exposure Correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) |
Light Exposure Modes | Auto, Creative Mode, Scene, Scene Auto Selector, Smart Portrait |
Light Metering | Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 1 - 1/4000 s |
Camera Shutter Type | Electronic |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/4000 s |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 1 s |
Video | |
Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Full HD | Yes |
HD Type | Full HD |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Supported Aspect Ratios | 4:3 |
Video Formats Supported | H.264, MP4, MPEG4 |
Video Recording | Yes |
Video Resolutions | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Audio | |
Audio Formats Supported | AAC |
Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
Lens System | |
Digital Zoom | 4 x |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 22.5 - 900 mm |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 4 - 160 mm |
Lens Structure (elements/groups) | 12/9 |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 900 mm |
Minimum Aperture Number | 3 |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 22.5 mm |
Optical Zoom | 40 x |
Storage | |
Compatible Memory Cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Internal Memory | 20 |
Display | |
Built-in Display | Yes |
Display | LCD |
Display Diagonal | 3 " |
Flip-out Screen | Yes |
Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes |
Sensor | |
Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
Megapixel | 16 MP |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Total Megapixels | 16.76 MP |
Other Features | |
PictBridge | Yes |
Stabilizer | Yes |
Ports & Interfaces | |
DC-in Jack | Yes |
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 |
HDMI Connector Type | D |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes |
USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 |
USB Version | 2.0 |
Battery | |
Battery Type | AA |
Number Of Batteries Supported | 4 |
Power Source Type | Battery |
Networking | |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi Standards | b/g |
Packaging Content | |
Batteries Included | Yes |
Cables Included | USB |
Hand Strap | Yes |
Lens Cap Included | Yes |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Depth | 94.9 mm |
Height | 78.3 mm |
Weight | 542 g |
Width | 113.5 mm |
Picture Quality | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 pixels |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 4608 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456 |
Memory | |
Memory Slots | 1 |
Operational Conditions | |
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 0 - 85 % |