Nikon
COOLPIX B500 Digital Camera with
16
Megapixels and
40x
Optical Zoom
Product Details
Nikon COOLPIX
B500 Digital Camera:
· 16 megapixel resolution with
high-quality still images and video recordings Featuring CMOS Image Sensor,
Auto, Face Detection, 1080p Full HD Video Recording, 4-Axis Hybrid Vibration
Reduction
· NIKKOR
22.5-900mm zoom lens with 40x optical/4x digital zoom With easy autofocus,
Target Finding AF, Face Priority AF
· 3"
tilting LCD
screen Featuring easy-to-read menu system Built-in flash with Auto
Additional
Features:
· Built-in
WiFi, NFC and Bluetooth
· 20MB
built-in memory with 1 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot (memory card not included)
· 4 x AA batteries for up to
600 shots
· ISO
Modes: 100-6400
· File
Formats Supported: popular file formats
· 4.92"
x 5.71" x 6.1"; 1.92 lbs
Key Features
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It's frustrating when a
smartphone camera focuses on the wrong thing. With the COOLPIX B500, Target
Finding AF quickly determines your intended subject and puts the focus where it
belongs—on your subject.
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.
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.
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.
Type
Compact digital camera
Effective pixels
16.0 million (Image processing may
reduce the number of effective pixels.)
Image sensor
1/2.3-in. type CMOS, Total pixels:
approx. 16.76 million
Lens
NIKKOR lens with 40x optical zoom
Focal length
4.0 to 160 mm (angle of view equivalent
to that of 22.5 to 900 mm lens in 35 mm [135] format)
F-number
f/3 to 6.5
Lens construction
12 elements in 9 groups (3 ED lens
elements)
Magnification
Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 3600 mm lens in 35
mm [135] format)
Vibration reduction
Lens-shift VR (still images), Lens shift and electronic VR (movies)
Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF
Focus range
[W]: Approx. 30 cm (1 ft) to infinity, [T]: Approx. 3.5 m (11 ft) to
infinity, Macro mode: Approx. 1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity (wide-angle position)
(All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)
AF-area mode
Face priority, manual with 99 focus areas, center, subject tracking,
target finding AF
Monitor
7.5 cm (3-in.) diagonal, Approx.
921k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level
brightness adjustment, tiltable approx. 85° downward, approx. 90° upward
Frame coverage
Approx. 99% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
Frame coverage (playback mode)
Approx. 99% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
Storage media
SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal memory (approx. 20 MB)
File system
DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant
Storage file formats
Still images: JPEG, Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC
stereo)
Image size (pixels)
16M (High) [4608 x 3456 (Fine)], 16M [4608 x 3456], 8M [3264 x 2448], 4M
[2272 x 1704], 2M [1600 x 1200], VGA [640 x 480], 16:9 [4608 x 2592], 1:1 [3456
x 3456]
ISO sensitivity
ISO 125 to 1600, ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using Auto mode)
Exposure metering
Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), spot (digital zoom
2x or more)
Exposure control
Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in
steps of 1/3 EV)
Shutter type
Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
Shutter speed
1/1500 to 1 s, 1/4000 s (maximum speed
during high-speed continuous shooting), 25 s (Star trails of Multiple exp.
Lighten scene mode)
Self-timer
10 s, 2 s, 5 s (self-portrait timer)
Aperture
Electronically-controlled ND filter (–2 AV) selection
Aperture range
2 steps (f/3 and f/6 [W])
Built-in flash
Yes
Flash range (approx.)
[W]: 0.5 to 6.9 m (1 ft 8 in. to 22 ft), [T]: 3.5 m (11 ft)
Flash control
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
USB
Hi-Speed USB, Supports Direct Print (PictBridge), Audio/video output
connector (NTSC or PAL can be selected)
HDMI output
HDMI micro connector (Type D)
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) standards
IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol)
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) operating frequency
2412 to 2462 MHz (1 to 11 channels)
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) security
Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
Bluetooth standards
Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1
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, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Power sources
Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium
batteries Four EN-MH2 Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (available separately)
EH-67/EH-67s AC Adapter (available separately)
Battery life1
Approx. 600 shots when using alkaline batteries, Approx. 1240 shots when
using lithium batteries, Approx. 750 shots when using EN-MH2 batteries
Actual battery life for movie recording
Approx. 1 h 30 min when using alkaline batteries1, Approx. 4 h 30 min
when using lithium batteries1, Approx. 2 h 35 min when using EN-MH2 batteries1
Tripod socket
1/4 (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 113.5 x 78.3 x 94.9 mm (4.5 x 3.1 x 3.8 in.) (excluding
projections)
Operating environment - temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating environment - humidity
85% or less (no condensation)