The other thing that’s new is that Nikon has added Bluetooth connectivity to the Wifi and NFC of the earlier model and included its new SnapBridge feature which uses the Bluetooth connection to automatically download images to your phone in the background as you shoot if desired.Īlongside the B500 Nikon also launched the COOLPIX B700. If some of this looks familiar that’ll be because the B500 is an update of Nikon’s earlier L840 super-zoom model with a slightly longer zoom. It has a 3 inch LCD panel with 921k dots providing a detailed view, the screen can tilt up as well as down, so shooting from awkward angles isn’t, well, awkward. The B500 is unusual in using four AA batteries as its power source, which can be more convenient than a proprietary rechargeable battery, but will involve additional outlay. Although it lacks PASM exposure modes, to call it a point-and-shoot model doesn’t really do it justice as it’s crammed with scene and feature modes including some specifically designed to make the most of its long zoom. Launched in Spring 2016 the Nikon COOLPIX B500 is a budget super-zoom with a 16 Megapixel sensor and a 40x stabilised optical zoom.
