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Nikon Coolpix B500 Digital Camera Black
Last Updated: June 7, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
836
Old Reviews
583
Unverified
128
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2.3 meters
SIZE
LCD
TYPE
Yes
VIDEO
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Review Analysis - 125 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Camera
79zoom, photos, focus, camera, nikon
+82%
-18%
" ... I love my Coolpix camera. ... I have owned it for about 4 months now and I am still impressed with the quality of the photos, especially the macro shots. ... "
" ... I wanted a camera that took good pictures, without requiring a lot of fiddling with adjustments and without breaking the bank. ... This camera has filled the niche for me. ... The “Macro” for up close on small objects works nice too. ... In the photos I attached, the flower was taken on Macro. ... The zoom is great. ... The camera isn’t too bulky and the weight is good. ... You must manually extend it, if you think flash may be needed. ... Other than that, the camera is great. ... I can definitely recommend this camera. ... "
" ... I like that it gives the option of having date and time stamped on the photo which is the reason I bought the camera. ... "
" ... I love this camera very much. ... "
" ... Pictures are incredible for the $250 price tag. ... I can capture pictures of the moon!! ... "
" ... I like the camera,still learning how you use. ... Doesn't have the creative function like my canon. ... "
" ... This camera is pretty alright. ... It’s a small digital camera, no film, has good zoom, and my favorite part is that it can take pictures of the moon. ... "
" ... Such quality in a simple to understand camera. ... "
Usage
14trip, gift, wife, vacation, user friendly
+100%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use, the perfect size, great functions incredible pictures! ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... It's user friendly. ... "
" ... Bought for a trip to Yellowstone. ... "
" ... I bought this for my trip to Sweden and Switzerland last year mostly because it can automatically download your images to your phone, which you think can have automatically uploaded to a cloud server like Drop Box. ... "
" ... Easy to use for a beginner like me. ... "
Battery
14aa, rechargeable, battery, battery life, lithium
+79%
-21%
" ... Battery life was good too. ... I took a lot of pics and never changed batteries. ... On that note, it uses 4 AA batteries. ... I like this as opposed to a rechargeable battery, as you can throw extra batteries in your pocket and switch them out n the fly if the camera dies. ... "
" ... I like the battery life. ... "
" ... Depending on the battery you use for this, it may last long. ... It requires 4 AA batteries, which comes in the box also. ... "
" ... She had an earlier version of the Coolpix camera that she really liked, but it used an odd ball rechargeable battery system that was inconvenient on her overseas adventures. ... The new camera has all the original features (and several more) , but the big plus is that it uses common, always available AA batteries. ... "
" ... Decided on it because it's the last of the AA battery versions. ... "
" ... She also likes that the B500 uses AA batteries rather than rechargeable. ... "
" ... Like much better than my same CoolPix camera before since they changed to regular batteries instead of the battery card type. ... "
" ... I had put brand new energizer ultimate lithium batteries in that morning. ... "
Price
12camera, good, worth the money, value, sync
+83%
-17%
" ... Good camera at a good price. ... "
" ... I got a very good deal on it, i.e., 1/3 off the regular price. ... "
" ... Better price found and could not sync it to the phone. ... "
" ... Other then that, great buy and great price. ... "
" ... Otherwise a very good camera for the price ... "
" ... Pictures are incredible for the $250 price tag. ... "
" ... Well done for the price! ... "
" ... A very nice product with lots of quality and at a very reasonable cost. ... "
Marketplace
12pictures, seller, return, replacement, previous
+50%
-50%
" ... I try to contact the seller but no answer. ... "
" ... Amazon will not issue credit. ... "
" ... Now Amazon will not reimburse me the full amount. ... Very disappointent in the product but more disapointed with AMAZON. ... DON'T BUY IT AND THINK TWICE ABOUT AMAZON! ... "
" ... Somebody goofed big time. ... "
" ... The pictures taken inside were super unclear and dark ... "
Picture
10picture quality, photos, took, price, picture
+100%
" ... The pictures are so clear!! ... "
" ... Photo quality is okay, but could be sharper. ... "
" ... Pictures are incredible for the $250 price tag. ... "
" ... Better picture quality can be achieved by using your iPhone. ... "
" ... The picture quality was pretty good! ... "
" ... The clarity of pictures is suburb. ... The pictures always come out better when I get back home and view them then what I saw in person. ... "
" ... I was impressed that it took such a good picture of a small object, from so far away. ... "
Connectivity
10wifi, sync, smart, ios, connect
+30%
-70%
" ... Buyer beware and if you are looking for connectivity with phone as stated research before purchasing. ... "
" ... Just for some reason cannot connect it to my phone ... "
" ... Other reviews echo the same concern. ... "
" ... The product would not sync with a smart device as advertised ... "
" ... After getting it I find out the AP does not work with IOS13. ... "
" ... Spent 2 hours Christmas evening trying to connect - no luck. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
9pictures, seller, photos, dark, contact
+44%
-56%
" ... I try to contact the seller but no answer. ... "
" ... Amazon will not issue credit. ... "
" ... Now Amazon will not reimburse me the full amount. ... Very disappointent in the product but more disapointed with AMAZON. ... DON'T BUY IT AND THINK TWICE ABOUT AMAZON! ... "
" ... Somebody goofed big time. ... "
" ... The pictures taken inside were super unclear and dark ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
9sync, smart, ios, connect, beware
+33%
-67%
" ... Buyer beware and if you are looking for connectivity with phone as stated research before purchasing. ... "
" ... Just for some reason cannot connect it to my phone ... "
" ... Other reviews echo the same concern. ... "
" ... The product would not sync with a smart device as advertised ... "
" ... Spent 2 hours Christmas evening trying to connect - no luck. ... "
Usage / Ease
8user friendly, set, pictures, easy, beginner
+100%
" ... It's user friendly. ... "
" ... Overall, very easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use, the perfect size, great functions incredible pictures! ... "
" ... Easy to use for a beginner like me. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
Reliability
8months, take, month, years, stopped working
+38%
-63%
" ... Stopped working after about 200 photos maybe 10 times usage ... "
" ... We were told the up date would take only a month which ended up being 4 months. ... I have been a prome member for over 24 years. ... "
" ... It may in the future and they are working on it but not now. ... "
" ... Seems like this product's issue was never addressed. ... "
Software
6update, ios, would, stated, nikon
+33%
-67%
" ... Called Nikon numerous times and they stated firmware would be fixed and to date still has not been addressed. ... "
" ... I would think a brand new camera would have had up to date firmware. ... I tried it twice with no luck to update the firmware. ... "
" ... at least the app fesses up now and says there’s a problem. ... don’t you know your software? ... "
Body
6hand, previous, fall, weight, strap
+67%
-33%
" ... It s very easy to operate and light in weight. ... "
" ... This is a replacement for my previous b500 that I broke. ... "
" ... I takes great pictures and it comes with a great carrying case. ... "
" ... Love the red! ... "
Usage / As Gift
4wife, received this camera, loves, friend, christmas
+100%
" ... Bought this for my 12 yo aspiring photographer daughter for Christmas. ... "
" ... I received this camera as a Christmas gift 2019. ... "
" ... Bought this as a Xmas gift for the wife. ... "
" ... It is a gift for my friend and he loves it very much because it have good ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
4photos, dark
+75%
-25%
" ... We take a lot of pictures. ... "
Features
4modes, mode, explore
+100%
" ... It is a fun camera with great features. ... "
" ... Has way more features than I will ever use. ... "
" ... I would advise new users to familiarize themselves with the various modes, and explore the menu options that are included with each mode. ... "
" ... The “Smart Scene” is your go to automatic option. ... "
Video
3videos, really, awesome
+100%
" ... Awesome, and I mean AWESOME, video quality. ... "
" ... Video a plus. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 2.3 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
WiFi: Yes
NFC: Yes
USB: Yes
Camera
Video: Yes
Display
Type: LCD
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
2.3 meters
SIZE
LCD
TYPE
Yes
VIDEO
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION