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product_id: 47909411
title: "B500"
brand: "nikon"
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# 7.4 fps Continuous Shooting Built-in Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 40x Optical Zoom B500

**Brand:** nikon
**Price:** 1472F
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Zoom, Connect, Capture — Elevate Your Storytelling Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** B500 by nikon
- **How much does it cost?** 1472F with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [frenchpolynesia.desertcart.com](https://frenchpolynesia.desertcart.com/products/47909411-b500)

## Best For

- nikon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Zoom into Every Moment:** Experience stunning clarity with a powerful 40x optical zoom, extendable to 80x Dynamic Fine Zoom—never miss the action, no matter the distance.
- • **Long-lasting Battery Life:** Keep shooting longer with up to 1240 shots on lithium batteries—ideal for extended trips and all-day adventures without the worry of running out of power.
- • **Capture Fast, Capture More:** Shoot at an impressive 7.4 frames per second continuous burst mode—perfect for dynamic sports, wildlife, and candid moments.
- • **Seamless Smart Connectivity:** Stay effortlessly connected with built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and SnapBridge for instant photo sharing and remote control from your smartphone.
- • **Vibrant Tilting LCD Display:** Compose shots from any angle with the 3-inch high-definition tilting LCD, giving you creative freedom and flawless framing every time.

## Overview

The Nikon COOLPIX B500 is a versatile 16MP digital compact camera featuring a 40x optical zoom lens, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for seamless connectivity, and a 3-inch tilting LCD screen. With fast 7.4 fps continuous shooting and extended battery life supporting up to 1240 shots on lithium batteries, it’s designed for professionals and enthusiasts who demand high-quality images and effortless sharing on the go.

## Description

Get stunning image quality the simple way with the Nikon COOLPIX B500. Explore the power of its NIKKOR 40x optical zoom, extendable to 80x Dynamic Fine Zoom¹, putting you at the heart of the action, with the side zoom control adding to superb stability. Take a unique viewpoint with the high-definition tilting LCD monitor, easily recapture subjects with the Snap-back zoom button and keep your camera connected to your smart device with SnapBridge

Review: but I felt like I had tried everything - Pictures we are taking are mainly of the children to try and catch every second of what they do, and very often, our phones let us down by taking the picture that one faction of a second too late, when all the action has passed. Anyway, we were landed a similar camera once (our compact one had just broke, and it was 1 of our children's birthday). The pictures we got we stunning, especially the optical zoom made all the difference. So ordering our next compact, we made sure it had an optical zoom (we did not really want such a big camera to start with). Long story short, it was not firing fast enough. Could be we did not know how to use it has it did say it was a "powershot" type of camera, but I felt like I had tried everything. We returned it and got this one. It had the "powershots" capability, it had the optical zoom, it had good enough comments and it seemed definitely enough for the price while not being professional photographers. We have taken it to parties, holidays, in the sun, in the dark etc... Pictures are incredible. Thanks to the zoom, we do a lot more portraits and capturing faces from afar (in the pool or anywhere) really really makes a big difference in general to the memories we capture. There is also the ability to connect your compatible phone/tablet and control camera remotely (very much a gadget as in my experience it seemed quite slow, but could always come handy) or even sync new pictures to your phone as you go (I have not used that one, but I probably should). One thing surprising was that it runs on AA batteries, but I have been using the desertcartBasics High Capacity ones and it really lasts (a few 2-3 hours events) with the advantage that there should never actually be any problems as you can find these batteries anywhere - so easy to pack an extra few for that special occasion where you might need more than one charge too. The only problem I have with that camera is that it is big (or bigger than a compact or a phone) and that really makes a practical difference, but definitely worth it... So of course, I may not have much to compare with, but extremely happy with the purchase. Would recommend (actually already have to my cousins). Happy snapping... Dan
Review: OH MY STARS THERE IS NOT ENOUGH STARS FOR THIS! - OH MY STARS THERE IS NOT ENOUGH STARS FOR THIS. I have had a smallish beginners bridge camera for a couple of year now and had decided that the time was right for a new one. I looked into the proper dslr cameras and the big bridge cameras and the spec on each of the brands i liked Nikon being a massive choice from the get go. I spent weeks looking for a new camera and was shown this one right at the start of my search, however wanted to look around as I knew what I wanted. Also I have problems with my hands so wanted a camera that was not overly small but not to big and heavy that on the days when my hands were really painful I wouldn't be able to use the camera. This a great size and weight and there is no really tiny buttons or dials that make life difficult on smaller cameras so when I saw that desertcart had this at £20 cheaper than other high street retailers and in the plum my choice was made. This camera is great. The quality of the camera is just right up there with the more expensive cameras. I have only had this a few days and every day I have been out with it. I have used most of the shot functions on it now and can honestly say I have not been let down by any of them yet. The close ups are so sharp and pick out the tiny details on the subject being shot. The sports mode was great when taking fast moving subjects. The shutter speed is great, one of the best photos I got was by sheer fluke as the wee one moved as I pressed the button but there is no blurred lines or distortment at all. The night portrait mode is really clear and again the deatail in the subject is all there. In my honest opinion I would not change a single thing on this camera.

## Features

- Snap-back zoom button. Maximum aperture f/3, to 6.5
- Built-in wireless (Wi-Fi)
- 7.4 fps continuous shooting. Shutter speed: 1/1500to, 1s, 1/4000 s (maximum speed during high-speed continuous shooting) 25 s (nightscape + star trails and star trails in multiple exp lighten scene mode)
- 16-megapixels for required image quality. Battery life of still shooting - Approx. 600 shots when using alkaline batteries(*1) Approx. 1240 shots when using lithium batteries(*1) Approx. 750 shots when using EN-MH2 batteries(*1). Battery life of movies (actual battery life for recording) - Approx. 1 h 30 min when using alkaline batteries(*1)(*2) Approx. 4 h 30 min when using lithium batteries(*1)(*2) Approx. 2 h 35 min when using EN-MH2 batteries(*1)(*2)
- Internal Memory: Approximately 20 MB
- Digital zoom: 4.0 multiplier_x
- Included memory card size: 32.0 gb

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01C672SZ4 |
| Age Range Description | All Ages |
| Aperture modes | 6.5 f_stop |
| Are Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection Autofocus (CDAF) |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 50 |
| Available Memory Slots | 1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 46,569 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 526 in All-in-One Digital Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 8 Bit |
| Box Contents | Camera Body, USB Cable, Possible Memory Card |
| Brand Name | Nikon |
| Camera Flash Type | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 160 mm zoom lens with F3.0-F6.5 aperture |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Nikon F mounting system |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Compatible Mountings | Nikon 1 |
| Compatible mountings | Nikon 1 |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 7.40 |
| Crop Mode | 16:9 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,685 Reviews |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 854x480 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 20.3 MP |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 12800 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Shutter Priority |
| File Format | SD card formats |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | UHS-I |
| Flash Memory Installed | 20 MB |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 10 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | U1 |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | 10 |
| Flash Modes Description | Auto, On, Off, Slow Synch |
| Focus Features | Contrast Detection Auto Focus |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Bridge |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00018208949021 |
| Hardware Interface | Bluetooth |
| Has Color Screen | No |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization Type | true |
| Image stabilisation | true |
| Item Weight | 542 Grams |
| JPEG Quality Level | Normal |
| Lens Type | 160 millimeters |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VNA951E1 |
| Maximum Aperture | 6.5 f |
| Maximum Display Resolution | 16 MP |
| Maximum Focal Length | 900 |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 Seconds |
| Maximum focal length | 900 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 20 MB |
| Metering Methods | Matrixial, Centre-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 22.5 |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 25 Seconds |
| Model Name | Nikon Coolpix B500 |
| Model Number | COOLPIX B500 Noir |
| Model Series | B500 |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Network Connectivity Technology | NFC, Wi-Fi |
| Night vision | No |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Optical Zoom | 40 x |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Photo sensor technology | CMOS |
| Product Features | Bluetooth |
| Real Angle Of View | 3 Degrees |
| Rear Webcam Resolution | 16 MP |
| Recording Capacity | 90 Minutes |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 500 |
| Shooting Modes | [Automatic, Portrait, Landscape, Macro] |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Specific Uses For Product | [INF] Inferred: Everyday Photography, Family Events, Travel, Outdoor Activities |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Supported file format | SD card formats |
| Total Still Resolution | 16 MP |
| UPC | 018208949052 018208949021 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Viewfinder Type | LCD screen |
| White Balance Settings | Shade |
| Wireless Technology Type | Bluetooth |
| Write Speed | up to 50MB/s |
| Zoom | Zoom óptico |

## Product Details

- **Aspect ratio:** 16:9
- **Compatible mountings:** Nikon 1
- **Expanded ISO minimum:** 100
- **Image stabilisation:** true
- **Maximum aperture:** 6.5 f
- **Maximum focal length:** 900
- **Metering description:** Matrixial, Centre-weighted, Spot
- **Optical zoom:** 40 x
- **Photo sensor technology:** CMOS
- **Supported file format:** SD card formats

## Images

![B500 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xCr4VgmcL.jpg)
![B500 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61kv-tF5uQL.jpg)
![B500 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71r-yjh4L7L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Hi, I shake like a leaf in the wind, ok maybe not quite that bad but can someone tell me if this has stable shot?**
A: Hiya, i have no problem with my camera, but like most camera's you may be better off using a tripod for macro shot's, and for zoom shot's, otherwise the camera is fine if this helps

**Q: Can this take a 128GB 4K memory card?**
A: The Nikon B500 takes SDXC memory cards from San Disk and Lexar of 64GB and 128GB. Other brands and capacities of cards may work, but Nikon cannot guarantee operation.

**Q: What comes in the box?**
A: camera, strap, usb cable, user manual, batteries and warranty.

**Q: I go on boat trips is this camera good for wildlife photos.**
A: If it's for professional use, it's not good for wildlife photography. For normal use it's best with 4.0-160 mm optical zoom lens.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ but I felt like I had tried everything
*by C***Y on 17 July 2017*

Pictures we are taking are mainly of the children to try and catch every second of what they do, and very often, our phones let us down by taking the picture that one faction of a second too late, when all the action has passed. Anyway, we were landed a similar camera once (our compact one had just broke, and it was 1 of our children's birthday). The pictures we got we stunning, especially the optical zoom made all the difference. So ordering our next compact, we made sure it had an optical zoom (we did not really want such a big camera to start with). Long story short, it was not firing fast enough. Could be we did not know how to use it has it did say it was a "powershot" type of camera, but I felt like I had tried everything. We returned it and got this one. It had the "powershots" capability, it had the optical zoom, it had good enough comments and it seemed definitely enough for the price while not being professional photographers. We have taken it to parties, holidays, in the sun, in the dark etc... Pictures are incredible. Thanks to the zoom, we do a lot more portraits and capturing faces from afar (in the pool or anywhere) really really makes a big difference in general to the memories we capture. There is also the ability to connect your compatible phone/tablet and control camera remotely (very much a gadget as in my experience it seemed quite slow, but could always come handy) or even sync new pictures to your phone as you go (I have not used that one, but I probably should). One thing surprising was that it runs on AA batteries, but I have been using the AmazonBasics High Capacity ones and it really lasts (a few 2-3 hours events) with the advantage that there should never actually be any problems as you can find these batteries anywhere - so easy to pack an extra few for that special occasion where you might need more than one charge too. The only problem I have with that camera is that it is big (or bigger than a compact or a phone) and that really makes a practical difference, but definitely worth it... So of course, I may not have much to compare with, but extremely happy with the purchase. Would recommend (actually already have to my cousins). Happy snapping... Dan

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ OH MY STARS THERE IS NOT ENOUGH STARS FOR THIS!
*by O***R on 3 August 2016*

OH MY STARS THERE IS NOT ENOUGH STARS FOR THIS. I have had a smallish beginners bridge camera for a couple of year now and had decided that the time was right for a new one. I looked into the proper dslr cameras and the big bridge cameras and the spec on each of the brands i liked Nikon being a massive choice from the get go. I spent weeks looking for a new camera and was shown this one right at the start of my search, however wanted to look around as I knew what I wanted. Also I have problems with my hands so wanted a camera that was not overly small but not to big and heavy that on the days when my hands were really painful I wouldn't be able to use the camera. This a great size and weight and there is no really tiny buttons or dials that make life difficult on smaller cameras so when I saw that Amazon had this at £20 cheaper than other high street retailers and in the plum my choice was made. This camera is great. The quality of the camera is just right up there with the more expensive cameras. I have only had this a few days and every day I have been out with it. I have used most of the shot functions on it now and can honestly say I have not been let down by any of them yet. The close ups are so sharp and pick out the tiny details on the subject being shot. The sports mode was great when taking fast moving subjects. The shutter speed is great, one of the best photos I got was by sheer fluke as the wee one moved as I pressed the button but there is no blurred lines or distortment at all. The night portrait mode is really clear and again the deatail in the subject is all there. In my honest opinion I would not change a single thing on this camera.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great camera
*by L***E on 30 December 2025*

Absolutely love this camera, great condition and everything works well. The zoom on it is amazing, and you connect it to your phone through an app so you can download photos.

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