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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2447 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pricey but good value

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

    Was a gift and so far no complains.... He is a beginner but knows a little bit about photography

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

    Always reliable!

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

    This is my 3rd coolpix camera. My last one lasted 7 years. Only reason I had to replace it is because I chipped the lens and I got tired of photoshopping it out of my photos. Great camera if you just want a point and shoot.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good deal for a beginner

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

    Was disappointed that the one shipped to my daughter failed to work. She missed out on some great shots while in Texas. New camera is fine

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

    Nikon Coolpix

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

    Great Camera! I use it for appraisal work. I take about 15,000 photos a year. I really like that it takes AA batteries that you can pick up anywhere.

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

    Kikon camera

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

    Very nice camera - love the ability to adjust the viewing panel. Buttons are to small and to close together - constatly pressing the wrong button

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

    Perfect gift

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

    Got this for my sister and now she won’t stop taking pictures about anything. She really enjoys taking pictures and I’m glad Best Buy staff was able to help me pick one out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bluetooth

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Pictures

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

    I love my new camera! It's an ease taking pictures on a new camera. And the fact that it has Bluetooth and I can get my pictures on my phone as soon as I take them is amazing.

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

    Great camera for beginners

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

    I thought this Nikon cool pix camera for my Wife She didn't want in an advanced camera but she wanted to learn how to do good for taco fi it's a great starting tool

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

    Flexible viewfinder!

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

    The only camera with an ideal view screen so it's possible to take higher and lower than I level without bends and stretches/

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not a Point 'n' Click

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

    Haven't used much. need to downlead software for downloading photos from the camera. Need to use before giving a more detailed review.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice resolution & easy to use

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

    Learning curve isn’t bad at all. Ideal for almost all situations (except night time shots), this camera is a very good all-rounder. Nice crisp resolution on close-up shots. Love the tilt screen.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Battery issues

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

    Had a couple issues with the battery had to return it and get it serviced love the convenience of the camera not too thrilled on the inconvenience of the battery changing

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

    Love my new camera. Very easy to use

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

    I needed a camera at the last min for a wedding and went into Best Buy. Service was excellent and without knowing all the functions, bought camera and I love it. Easy to use and served my needs beautify.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Basic camera

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

    As far as a point-and-shoot goes, it'll get the job done. Outdoor pictures are fine. Indoors, it's relatively decent but not great if your subjects are moving.

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

    Great Camera

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

    I am a realtor and this was exactly what I was looking for and more. Loved that you can take pictures and it automatically gets sent to my phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    N/A

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

    Good quality and good pictures . Didn’t keep it for long though

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

    EXCELLENT CAMERA AS GOOD AS COMMERCIAL ONE

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

    IT WAS A VERY NICE CAMERA THAT I GOT FROM THE BEST BUY ADVISOR TEAM. IT WORKS OUT VERY WELL AND SERVED THE PURPOSE

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good value

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

    Good value and price point, great quality, user friendly and easy to set up out of the box. One disappointment was the camera app to transfer pics to smart phone would not work after multiple attempts.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Just learning how to use it

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

    A little bit difficult to get the phone all set up on the Wi-Fi part of it with the Bluetooth and all that stuff but once that all came about it was easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    quality pictures

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

    It is a good quality camera. The only issue we gave is connecting an iphone to it through the snap bridge app. It won't connect.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend