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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2447 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the excellent picture quality and ease of use of the COOLPIX B500 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera. Many appreciate its compact size, lightweight design, and the convenient Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities. Positive feedback also highlights the camera's vibrant colors and features. However, some users point out that the battery life could be improved, and that the autofocus may need some adjustment.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not a great all around camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera is only good for zoom and that is it. Does not take action pictures at all.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    good for beginners

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    bought this for my daughters birthday which is not until april so camera hasnt been used.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great camera if you have a steady hand

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome camera the only problem I had was when zoomed in I couldn't hold it steady enough to take pictures in focus

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Bad Picture Quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The picture quality wasn't so good. We had trouble trying to figure out the correct settings.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Had problem with macro setting

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Macro setting not what I expected. Had problem with camera freezing. Had to take batteries out to reset camera

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I don’t like the fact I would have to buy batteries l.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good bt shutter too slow

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Picture looks clear on screen but will often turn out blurry. Video quality is poor.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for starters.

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera is good for taking simple pictures. It has a good zoom in quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent starter camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The camera is beautiful but the zoom is not high quality. Most zoomed pictures come out as blurry.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    great camera. Bought it for a small vacation.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had a few problems when i purchased it but took it back to the store and they replaced it right away

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    OK

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for beginners, I don't use the camera that much, just testing

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Focus

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible pics.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought for sport photography weekend and was terrible out of focus, grainy. Of your using for close up it may work better for you. I was very disappointed and took it back. I now have the Sony A6000 for action Photography.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Warranty was needed within a year.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera is no better than nikons point and shoot camera's. I only had this for 7 months and used it a handful of times and the shutter is already broken. If you get this make sure you get the warranty!!! It's a decent camera but a little disappointing. It's not a bad camera but you definitely pay for what you get.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not very good for motion pictures

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    But on still focus is good you can see the moon nicely

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    not worth getting

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera uses ordinary AA batteries and is not even close to the 10 year old camera I have that does not use batteries but is rechargeable and lasts longer. could they make such an expensive camera and use only batteries? Not worth the price.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Mmm

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s a good camera for a good price ..............

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    great camera just having trouble with all the feat

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is a great camera just having a hard time with so many features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Nice Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My review is not accurate. I returned it unopened.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    returned it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It didn't take a rechargeable battery. Not going to buy a camera that you have to keep replacing/buying new batteries. So I returned it to get another camera.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bluetooth, Camera quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Focus

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    High Quality Point & Shoot Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great camera for beginners or veteran photographers who are tired of lugging pounds of equipment around but want decent quality images and bluetooth/wifi technology. I bought this amazing little camera for macro and product photography. It replaces my Nikon DSLR. Decided that I needed to reduce the amount of time shooting, transferring images, editing etc. to sell online. Wanted to maintain image quality but make use of improved technology. Love this little camera!!! Great quality!! Excellent macro capabilities. The flip screen is fabulous for shooting small pieces of jewelry without having to 'hover' over the top of them in a light tent. Ugh!!! SnapBridge was a bit of a challenge but got its quirks figured out and it works great!!!!! Gotta pair on app and camera as simultaneously as possible or just won't successfully pair. Using Iphone 6. Struggling a bit with no control over f stop and shutter speed. Camera seems to opt for fast shutter speeds and large lens openings no matter what you set it at. Smaller lens openings and slower shutter speeds better for what I shoot. Also some auto focus issues using zoom even when within specified range. Good photos are really about light, composition, creativity and understanding the strengths vs limitations of your equipment. So.....I will get the 'issues' worked out.

    I would recommend this to a friend