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Simply brilliant photos and videos

The COOLPIX B500 feels great in your hands, whether you're zooming in with its super telephoto NIKKOR glass lens or recording 1080p Full HD video using the flip-up LCD. And it takes all the work out of shooting beautiful photos and videos with its 16 megapixel low-light sensor, Lens-Shift Vibration Reduction (VR), easy menus and controls, fun creative effects and outstanding automatic operation. Plus, the whole time you're shooting, the COOLPIX B500 can be easily and seamlessly connected to a compatible smartphone through Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology for instant photo sharing and remote camera control. Simply brilliant.
  • 16 MPLow-light CMOS Sensor
  • 40xZoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens
  • 3"921,000-dot Tilt LCD
  • SnapBridgeBuilt-in Wi-Fi, NFC & Bluetooth
  • 1080pFull HD Video with Stereo Sound

Technology

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    Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity

    Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity

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    WiFi-Bluetooth

    Bluetooth

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    NFC

    Wi-Fi/NFC

Technology

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    VR image stabilization

    A Nikon technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake.

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    ISO 6400

    Maximum high ISO available on the camera is 6400 ISO.

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    CMOS

    Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor, one of the two main types of image sensors used in digital cameras. The Nikon COOLPIX CMOS image sensor with a backside illumination structure increases the amount of light that each pixel receives. The resulting improvement in noise and sensitivity reduction makes the select COOLPIX cameras more capable when shooting night scenes or in dark indoor situations.

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    Clear Color Display

    This innovative technology improves screen visibility for a more vivid, clear image when taking and sharing pictures. Reflections are minimized while contrast and power savings are improved. (In select COOLPIX models).

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    Smart Portrait System

    Nikon’s Smart Portrait System incorporates into COOLPIX cameras a series of automatic functions, including In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™, Improved Face-Priority AF, Face Priority AE, Smile Mode, Blink Warning, Skin Softening and D-Lighting.

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    Scene Auto Selector / Easy Auto Mode

    Nikon COOLPIX cameras are so smart they know what kind of picture you're taking and can automatically select from six commonly used scene modes, eliminating the mode-setting procedure and streamlining the shooting process.

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    Target Finding AF

    Select COOLPIX digital cameras utilize the Target Finding AF feature which instantaneously assesses the intended subject and automatically adjusts the AF area according to its size to assure clearly focused images.

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    Subject Tracking

    COOLPIX cameras and select D-SLRs in Live View mode, maintain focus on a moving subject using a contrast detection system, which is based on the principle that objects in a scene that are in focus display the highest contrast.

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    Full HD

    Full HD video offers a resolution of 1080p, with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

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    Wi-FI/NFC

    Refers to wireless technology and wireless communication. In photography, it's most commonly the wireless transmission of images directly from a camera to a computer in order to achieve a swifter workflow. NFC (Near Field Communication) allows cameras that feature NFC and select Android smartphones to connect by being in close proximity to each other.

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    Dynamic Fine Zoom

    Dynamic Fine Zoom is a new feature available on select Nikon COOLPIX digital cameras that extends the zoom range electronically 2x with minimal image degradation.

SnapBridge

± Sharing Compatibility

This camera’s built-in Wi-Fi capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad® 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.

SnapBridge App Requirements
Android 5.0 or later, 6.0.1 or later, 7.0 and later, 8.0 or later, 9.0
iOS 11.4, iOS 12.4
A device with Bluetooth® 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.

Updating to Version 2.7
Images downloaded to the smart device with version 1.x will no longer be displayed in the Gallery after you upgrade to version 2, but can be viewed in the “Photos” app provided with the smart device.

Make sure your camera’s firmware is updated to the current version.
Compatible cameras:
Z 9, Z 7II, Z 7, Z 6II, Z 6, Z 5, Z fc, Z 50, Z 30
D6, D850, D780, D500, D7500, D5600, D3500, D3400
COOLPIX P950, P1000, A1000, A900, A300, B700, B600, B500, W150, W100, W300
KeyMission 80

As of Version 2.9, Android users of SnapBridge will also have compatibility with these cameras: D750, D7200, D7100, D5500, D5300, D3300, Df, J5, P900, AW130, S7000 and S3700.

Compatible devices are those capable of acquiring location information and those that support BLE (iPhone® 5S and later, iPad® 5th Generation and later, iPhone X or later).
There is no guarantee this app will run on all devices

For compatibility and to download the application, please visit:

Download the SnapBridge app on the App Store Download on the App Store
Download the SnapBridge app on Google Play Android App on Google Play

For more information regarding Nikon SnapBridge functionality, please visit https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/snapbridge-app.page

Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.

All Nikon trademarks are trademarks of Nikon Corporation.

Dynamic Fine Zoom magnification is calculated from the full-wide end of optical zoom.

NFC Compatibility:
This camera's built in NFC function can only be used with smart devices running on the Android™ operating system version 4.0 or later. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.
The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nikon Corporation and its Affiliates is under license.

LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only

Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    16 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    1/2.3 in.
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    3 in. diagonal

  • Monitor Type

    TFT-LCDwithAnti-reflection coating, 5-level brightness adjustment, Tilting TFT LCD
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
  • Movie

    Movie

    Full HD: 1920x1080/ 60i, Full HD: 1920x1080/ 50i, Full HD: 1920x1080/ 30p , Full HD: 1920x1080/ 25p , 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
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO125-1600

    ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode)
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Oxyride or Lithium)
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    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
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    19.1 oz.542 g
  • Type
    Compact Digital Camera
  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
    16 million
  • Image Sensor
    CMOS
  • Sensor Size
    1/2.3 in.
  • Total Pixels
    16.76 million (approx.)
  • Image Size (pixels)
    4608 x 3456 (16M)
  • Lens
    40x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens
  • Lens Focal Length
    4.0-160mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 22.5–900 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
  • Lens f/-number
    f/3-6.5
  • Lens Construction
    12 elements in 9 groups (3 ED lens elements)
  • Lens Zoom
    40x
  • Digital Zoom
    Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 3,600mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
  • Vibration Reduction
    Lens shift VR (still pictures), Lens-shift and Electronic VR (movies)
  • Aperture
    Electronically controlled ND filter (-2.0 AV) insertion
  • Autofocus (AF)
    Contrast-detect AF
  • Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selection
    Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
  • Focus Range
    Approx. 1 ft. (30 cm.) to infinity, [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
  • Monitor Size
    3 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Type
    TFT-LCDwithAnti-reflection coating, 5-level brightness adjustment, Tilting TFT LCD
  • Monitor Resolution
    921000-dots
  • Monitor Frame Coverage (shooting mode)
    98% horizontal (Approx.), 98% vertical (Approx.), (compared to actual picture)
  • Monitor Frame Coverage (playback mode)
    100% horizontal (Approx.), 100% vertical (Approx.), (compared to actual picture)
  • Storage Media
    SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
  • Storage File System
    DCF, EXIF 2.3 compliant
  • Storage File Formats
    Still pictures: JPEG, Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)
  • Movie
    Full HD: 1920x1080/ 60i, Full HD: 1920x1080/ 50i, Full HD: 1920x1080/ 30p , Full HD: 1920x1080/ 25p , 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
  • Full HD Movies (1080p)
    Yes
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO125-1600

    ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode)
  • Lowest ISO Sensitivity
    125
  • Highest ISO Sensitivity
    6400
  • Exposure Metering
    Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot
  • Exposure Control
    Programmed auto exposure, Exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
  • Exposure Modes
    Auto, Creative Mode, Scene, Scene Auto Selector, Smart Portrait
  • 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
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Copy, D-Lighting, Filter Effects, Glamour Retouch, Quick Retouch, Red-eye Correction, Small Picture
  • Exposure Compensation
    ± 2 EV in steps of 1/3
  • White Balance
    Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, White Balance Preset
  • Shutter
    Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
  • Shutter Speed
    1/1500-1 sec., 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 to7 shots atapprox.7.4 frames per second
  • Continuous Shooting Options
    Continuous H, 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)
  • Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)
    [W]: 0.5 to 6.9m (1 ft. 8 in. to 22 ft.), [T]: 3.5m (11 ft.)
  • Built-in Flash Control
    TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
  • Built-in Flash
    Yes
  • Interface
    Hi-speed USB
  • Interface Data Transfer Protocol
    MTP, PTP
  • Video Output
    HDMI
  • HDMI Output
    HDMI micro connector (Type D)
  • I/O terminal
    Digital I/O (USB)
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    Yes
  • Smart Device App Connectivity
    SnapBridge
  • Bluetooth
    Yes
  • NFC
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) , Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukranian, Vietnamese
  • Power Sources
    Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (available separately), 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)
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    AA Alkaline: 600 shots
    AA Lithium: 1240 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
  • Tripod Socket
    ¼ in., (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
  • Approx. Weight
    19.1 oz.542 g
  • Operating environment
    Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation), Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

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