A:AnswerThe Nikon COOLPIX B500 uses Nikon's new SnapBridge app to connect to a compatible smart device through Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology. The SnapBridge application must be installed on the smart device before it can be used with camera and requires a system running Android 5.0 or 6.0.1 or later. There is also a requirement that the device is running Bluetooth 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy). NFC options are also available on this camera. You cannot download images to a computer from this camera wirelessly, but you can transfer images by connecting the camera to the computer with the supplied UC-E16 USB cable. If you wish to learn more about camera's with wireless options please contact Nikon Support.
A:AnswerThe length of life of the batteries depends on storage, camera use, and type of batteries. For videos, you can get approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of use when using alkaline batteries, 4 hours and 30 minutes of use when using lithium batteries and 2 hours and 35 minutes when using EN-MH2 batteries with the Nikon COOLPIX B500 digital camera. These are all approximations based on personal consumer use of the camera and type of battery brand used.
A:AnswerPossibly, I use PaleBlue (USB) rechargeable Lithium AA batteries they incorporate an internal BMS to provide a constant 1.5V until the discharge reaches its minimum. The internal voltage is 3.4v. The BMS regulates charging so as to not over charge nor exceed discharge rate making them very safe (they won't explode unless physically damaged). While initially expensive they will replace 1,000s of disposable AA batteries.
A:AnswerIt's the standard size. I use the same old Targus camera Tripod I've had for years and used with Digital Video Cameras, phones and other snap and shoot cameras.
A:AnswerEach has its pro's and con's
B500 uses readily available AA Batteries
B600 uses a propriety rechargeable battery that can only be charged in the camera; though there may be an 3rd party external adapter.
B500 40x optical zoom
B600 80x optical zoom
Shutter Speed top continuous at full resolution
B500 Up to 7 shots at approx. 7.4 frames per second
B600 Up to 7.7 shots at approx. 7 frames per second
the B500 has a bit more flexibility in setting the self timer.
They are relatively close on most aspects.
The B600 is 42 grams lighter than the B500.
A:AnswerIf that store has one in stock, you can buy it there. If it's not in stock, the store might be able to have the camera sent to the store, and then you can get it there.
A:AnswerMany cell phones have only 12 megapixel cameras, this camera is 16 megapixels. Few phones have optical zoom and rely only digital zoom. this camera does 40x optical zoom and you can turn digital zoom completely off to eliminate the introduction of artifact flaws..
Optical is superior because you still have a TRUE 16 megapixel image.