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Q: QuestionHow good are the photos that this camera takes?

Asked 7 years ago by Kk.

This question was asked about the related product: Nikon - COOLPIX B500 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

• A:Answer The Nikon COOLPIX B500 digital camera can capture images that are razor-sharp and vibrant, even at telephoto distances. This easy-to-use, portable camera is perfect for capturing all your on-the-go daily activities, so every moment can be captured in vivid detail.

  Answered 7 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionDoes this camera have a viewfinder?

Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer No, this model has a view screen but not a viewfinder.

  Answered 7 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: QuestionI’m starting a YouTube channel. How long of a video can i record on this camera?

Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer It appears that the camera automatically sets a timer that counts down from 29 minutes. I have not found any way to override that time. So, from what I can tell, the longest video would be 29 minutes. I have only had the camera for a few weeks and haven't explored all of its options yet. Others may know of other features that would allow a longer video to be recorded.

  Answered 7 years ago by SueNCVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI would like to know if I bought a DVD-R 120 minutes up to max 16X would I be able to burn my movie from my Nikon Coolpix B500 16 megapixel camera?? Model#000005898407

Asked 7 years ago by Kandi.

• A:Answer Yes, You can burn nearly any video file onto a dvd disk

  Answered 6 years ago by Jord

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Q: QuestionDoes this have a panorama mode

Asked 7 years ago by Cilla.

• A:Answer There is no panorama mode on this camera, as far as I can see. I have looked through all of the shooting modes and have not found panorama in any option menus.

  Answered 7 years ago by SueNCVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI just got the Nikon coolpix B500 how can I turn off that silly yellow orange lite when I press to focus for the shot the lite scared all the Turkey away they see the lite

Asked 7 years ago by Frazee.

This question was asked about the related product: Nikon - COOLPIX B500 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

• A:Answer This orange light that you are seeing on your COOLPIX B500 is the AF-assist illuminator. This light automatically lights up when you press the shutter-release button under dim lighting. To disable AF assist, go to your MENU > Setup menu > AF assist > press OK and then select Off. Should you wish to turn the AF assist light back on, you can do so in the same menu by selecting Auto.

  Answered 7 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: Questiondoes the viewing screen show with clarity in bright sunlight

Asked 7 years ago by sunshine.

This question was asked about the related product: Nikon - COOLPIX B500 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

• A:Answer The LCD screen on the COOLPIX B500 has an anti-reflective coating and 5-level brightness adjustment, helpful when shooting in bright sunlight. To adjust the brightness of the monitor, press the MENU button > Setup menu > Monitor settings > press OK, then select the desired level of brightness between 1 and 5.

  Answered 7 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: Questionhow do you save videos on b500 and what is the best setting for video

Asked 7 years ago by meco.

This question was asked about the related product: Nikon - COOLPIX B500 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

• A:Answer To start and stop video recording on the Nikon COOLPIX B500, press the red movie-record button. Once you stop the recording, the video will be saved to the SD card that is inserted into your camera. The COOLPIX B500 offers many different settings that can be adjusted to suit the situation in which you are recording. To learn more about the available settings, please contact Nikon Support.

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Q: QuestionQuick question, are there any digital cameras on the market that have capabilities of self activating zoom control, other words can the camera automatically zoom in or out on its own without input from the operator or be programmed to do this function.

Asked 7 years ago by Fred.

Q: QuestionCan the screen fold directly down so you can do selfies?

Asked 7 years ago by John.

This question was asked about the related product: Nikon - COOLPIX B500 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

• A:Answer No, the screen does not totally flip. It does move up and down so that you can see what you are taking a picture of if you were to hold it above your head.

  Answered 7 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: QuestionCan I download photos and movies on an older MAC? I'm now on Version 10.11.6 OS X El Capitan

Asked 7 years ago by Nika.

• A:Answer The Nikon COOLPIX B500 digital camera can use Nikon ViewNX-i software to transfer your images to your computer. The oldest version this easy-to-use software is compatible with is "macOS Sierra version 10.12". For more information on image transfer options please contact Nikon Support.

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Q: QuestionDoes it record good video in low light I'm looking for a camera that can record in low light

Asked 7 years ago by RickM.

• A:Answer The COOLPIX B500 is capable of taking great photos and videos in low light with its low-light CMOS sensor. The COOLPIX B500 also has a range of scene modes that optimize the camera for the selected shooting condition. Night Landscape mode and Night Portrait mode automatically adjust the settings to compensate for the lack of light.

  Answered 7 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionI tried to connect my snap Bridge to my phone but when I pair the accessory option doesn’t pop up my camera how can I fix this?

Asked 7 years ago by Selina.

• A:Answer There may be a lingering connection preventing the phone and Nikon COOLPIX B500 from successfully pairing. We recommend that you remove any existing connection with the camera. To do so, open the SnapBridge app and tap on the three dots at the top right corner. Then, select “Forget camera” and end the pairing. Then, go into the Bluetooth settings of your phone and end the pairing there as well. Once you’ve done this, you can go through the pairing process again. If this does not resolve your issue, please contact Nikon Support.

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Q: QuestionWhy is my viewfinder quality for the Nikon- COOLPIX B500 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera- Black blurry/grainy but when I take pictures it's clear?

Asked 7 years ago by anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: Nikon - COOLPIX B500 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

• A:Answer For troubleshooting help with this issue, please contact Nikon Support.

  Answered 7 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionCamara has images stabilization

Asked 7 years ago by Raul.

This question was asked about the related product: Nikon - COOLPIX B500 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

• A:Answer Yes, it does.

  Answered 6 years ago by JDG57

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Q: QuestionThis Coolpix B 500 camera takes a few shots then go's off and won't turn on again for a couple hours can it be the batteries? If so what kind would you recommend?

Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer The recommended battery brands for the COOLPIX B500 are Duracell and Energizer. You’ll want to make sure that you’ve selected the correct battery type that is being used in the setup menu. To do so, press the MENU button, navigate to the setup menu, and select Battery type. The three options available are Alkaline (default setting), COOLPIX (NI-MH), and Lithium. Highlight the battery type that is being used and press the OK button. If this does not resolve your issue, please contact Nikon Support.

  Answered 7 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionIs there a coolpix model with a viewfinder?

Asked 7 years ago by kamh.

• A:Answer Currently, there are three Nikon COOLPIX cameras that feature an electronic viewfinder: the COOLPIX P900, COOLPIX P1000, and COOLPIX A1000.

  Answered 7 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionI'm going on cruises and brazil in the following years and would love a camera for picture and videos that will last and come out beautiful will the camera be good for my travels.

Asked 7 years ago by Destinyfaith.

• A:Answer Great compact camera. Chose this one over others because of the batteries. Uses AA batteries and in some places you can not use a camera which has a rechargeable battery due to no charging stations available.

  Answered 7 years ago by buckeyetoo07Verified Purchase

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Q: Questionwhat is the best megapixel and optical zoom to buy?

Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer The Nikon COOLPIX B500 Digital Camera listed here has a 16-megapixel, backside illuminated CMOS sensor. It also has a 40x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens with an additional 40x in digital zoom available, giving the user an angle of view equivalent to that of an approximately 3,600mm lens in a 35mm [135] format! This light and portable camera is easy-to-use and has Vibration Reduction (VR) to keep the camera steady for subjects near and far.

  Answered 7 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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