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Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black)

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  • B&H # NICPP500B
  • Mfr# 26256

Product Highlights

  • 12.1MP CMOS Sensor
  • 36x Wide-Angle 22.5-810mm Lens
  • Full 1920x1080 HD Video W/Stereo Sound
  • 5fps at Full 12.1MP Resolution
  • 3" Vari-Angle Hi Res 921K-Dot Display
  • 19 Scene Modes
  • Sensitivity Up to 3200 ISO
  • 5-Way VR Image Stabilization
  • Smart Portrait System
  • Dual Processing--Improved Quality, Speed

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The Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black) from Nikon is a super zoom camera, with a 36x Nikkor ED zoom lens that gives you camera angles from the ultra wide-angle 22.5mm all the way to a telescopic 810mm, suitable for shooting wildlife, sports or anything where you want to as close to the action as possible.


This remarkable zoom range is matched by the other features in the P500: 12.1MP CMOS sensor for greatly improved low-light performance and reduced noise, sensitivity up to 3200 ISO, a high-resolution (921K dots) 3" tilting LCD monitor, spectacular full 1920 x 1080 HD video with stereo sound (including slow-motion), and 5-way VR image stabilization for rock-solid images. Dual image processors make many of these functions possible.


The P500 thrives on challenges--the Easy Panorama mode automatically stitches together shots into breathtaking 180° or 360° panoramas, while Advanced Night Landscape and Advanced Night Portrait modes quickly take multiple shots and combine them into one dazzling picture, without using a tripod. Scene mode has 19 different scenes to choose from for ideal settings, or use the manual controls (aperture priority, shutter priority, or completely manual) for ultimate control.


The Smart Portrait System can make every picture of your friends and family a flattering masterpiece--Blink Warning tells you if someone blinked in a photo, red-eye is automatically corrected while shooting, Face Priority can focus on up to 12 faces and Skin Softening mode smoothes out wrinkles and imperfections in faces. And Macro mode lets you shoot as close as 0.4" from the lens.

Put Yourself in the Center of the Action
You've never been closer to the action than you are with this 36x wide-angle optical Zoom-Nikkor ED glass lens. Its optical zoom (22.5-810mm) pulls you in from wide panoramas to crisp close ups. Plus, a side zoom control marks the end of shaky zooms-freeing you to capture great action photos with minimal blur. So whether you're shooting a mountain vista or zooming in on a snowboarder, say goodbye to missed shots. This lens catches it all. It even allows for macro shooting as close as 0.4 inches!
Whatever You Want to Shoot, the COOLPIX P500 is Ready
You'll never miss a shot with this versatile camera because it starts right up, has a quick autofocus, and shoots five shots in approximately one second-at full resolution. Plus, multiple Continuous Modes allow for a variety of high speed shooting options up to a blazing 120 frames per second (reduced resolution).

When a single picture just isn't enough, the versatile COOLPIX P500 features a One-Touch record button that lets you shoot Full HD (1080p) movies at 30fps while recording audio with a built-in stereo microphone. It's great for sporting events because it will record high speed activity in slow motion, catching action missed by the human eye. The COOLPIX P500 also has an HDMI-CEC output for simple playback on your HDTV or computer-so now it's as easy to watch your own movies as it is to shoot them.

Stunning Photos in Not-So-Stunning Shooting Conditions
Whether you're aiming at a midnight skyline or zooming in on a hang-glider in a sun drenched sky, Nikon enables you to take incredible photographs and movies. With its 12.1-megapixel backside-illuminated CMOS sensor, dual image processors and Nikon's EXPEED C2 image processing engine, it frees you to shoot highly detailed images with minimal noise and distortion.

The COOLPIX P500 is ideal for shooting high speed action, so you're sure to capture the fastest skateboarders, skiers, and windsurfers. It's armed with ISO speeds up to 3200 and equipped with a five-way Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization System that reduces the streaky images associated with shaky cameras. The COOLPIX P500 even has a motion detector that identifies moving subjects and then adjusts the camera's settings to ensure that you won't miss a frame of the action.

Any Angle. Any Lighting. Any Shot.
The COOLPIX P500 is all you need to shoot eye-catching photographs, thanks to the three-inch, tilting, vari-angle monitor. This 921,000-dot display not only makes it easy to capture, review, and share images, but it also enables you to shoot from unusual angles and tricky vantage points. The Clear Color Display has a brightness adjustment and an anti-glare coating, so it remains vivid in the most challenging lighting conditions. And for those who want even more compositional freedom, the versatile COOLPIX P500 comes with an eye-level electronic viewfinder.
Panoramas: Seamless, Effortless, Genius
Mountains. Canyons. Sunsets. The glory of these vistas is the breadth and grandeur of their natural beauty. That's why the COOLPIX P500 includes Easy Panorama Mode that combines multiple shots into a seamless 180- or 360-degree panoramic picture. Simply move the camera as you shoot and let the COOLPIX P500 combine the shots for you. Choose from 19 different Scene Modes or let the camera automatically select the most appropriate settings. Either way, you'll have a panoramic shot that captures the size, scope, and splendor of the most majestic scenes imaginable.
The COOLPIX P500 Puts You in Control
Whether you're shooting a scenic overlook or a competitive speedboat race, the COOLPIX P500 captures images the way you want them. It lets you select aperture and shutter priorities, and includes a Manual Exposure Mode that puts you in complete control. And shooting at night is a breeze with the Advanced Night Landscape and Advanced Night Portrait Modes. Simply press the shutter release and the COOLPIX P500 will shoot multiple shots and automatically combine them into a single, superior image.
Whatever You're Shooting, It Couldn't Be Easier Than With the COOLPIX P500
The COOLPIX P500 is master of convenience-and the ideal choice for capturing fast action, low-light images, panoramas, and stunning portraits. And its Smart Portrait System includes a Blink Warning that warns you when your subject may have blinked. It also includes in-camera Red-Eye technology that automatically fixes red-eye, a Face-Priority feature that can focus up to 12 faces and a Skin Softening feature that smoothes out skin tones at three different levels. This versatile camera even allows for macro shooting as close as 0.4 inches. Plus, it comes with a rechargeable Li-ion battery that lasts for approximately 220 pictures.
Autofocus (AF) Focus-Area Selection
Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking
19 Scene Modes
Back Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Panorama, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Snow, Sports, Sunset
In-Camera Image Editing
Black Border, Crop, D-Lighting, Filter Effects, Quick Retouch, Skin Softening, Small Pic
Supported Languages
Arabic, Czech, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
Imaging
Resolution Effective: 12.1 Megapixel, Actual Pixels: 12.75 Megapixel
Sensor 1/2.3" CMOS
File Formats Still Images: JPEG
Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: AAC
Max Resolution 12MP: 4000 x 3000 @ 4:3
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Image Stabilization Mechanical
Optics
Lens NIKKOR, 14 elements in 9 groups
EFL: 4.0-144.0 mm (35mm equivalent: 22.5-810 mm)
Aperture: f/3.5 (W) - 5.7 (T)
Zoom Optical: 36x
Digital: 4x
Focus Range Wide: 1.64' (50 cm) - Infinity
Telephoto: 7.22' (2.2 m) - Infinity
Wide Macro: 3.94" (10 cm) - Infinity
Super-Macro: 0.39" (1 cm) - Infinity
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 160-800 (High Sensitivity Mode: Auto, 160-1600) 1
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Highest ISO Sensitivity: 3200

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Shutter Type: Electronic & Mechanical
Speed: 2 - 1/1500 sec
Exposure Metering Center-weighted, Matrix, Spot
Exposure Modes Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 0.33 EV steps)
White Balance Modes Auto, Manual
Burst Rate Up to 8 fps at 12 MP for up to 5 frames
Self Timer 2 Sec, 10 Sec
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes: Auto
Effective Flash Range Wide: 1.64 - 26.25' (0.5 - 8 m)
Telephoto: 7.22 - 14.76' (2.2 - 4.5 m)
Memory
Built-in Memory 102MB
Memory Card Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Recording
Video Recording Yes, NTSC/PAL
Video
Audio Recording With Video + Voice Memo, Stereo
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type LCD Display
Screen 3" LCD Rear Screen (921000 pixels)
Connectivity/System Requirements
Connectivity USB 2.0
AV Output
HDMI C (Mini)
Environmental
Operating/Storage Temperature 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)
Power
Battery EN-EL5 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.6 x 3.3 x 4.1" / 11.68 x 8.38 x 10.41 cm
Weight 17.43 oz / 494  g Including Battery and Memory Card

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NikonCoolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black)
 
4.2

(based on 129 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (69)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (41)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

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    (8)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Zoom range/performance (86)
  • Easy to use (81)
  • Good image quality (81)
  • Large clear LCD (72)
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (56)

Cons

  • Short battery life (21)
  • Lag / shutter delay (8)
  • No image stabilization (4)
  • Poor flash (4)
  • No viewfinder (3)

Best Uses

  • Landscape/scenery (70)
  • Travel (68)
  • Family photos (66)
  • Wildlife (43)
  • Low light (39)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Photo enthusiast (42), Casual photographer (37), Semi-pro photographer (12), Photography student (4), Pro photographer (4)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (82), Yes (15)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Typical NikonProduct

I have been using Nikon cameras for over fifty years, since before anything automatic was common, and before digital was thought of. They still make solid products, well built as cameras, not just...Read complete review

I have been using Nikon cameras for over fifty years, since before anything automatic was common, and before digital was thought of. They still make solid products, well built as cameras, not just digital gadgets. This camera is made for taking pictures by people who know photography, but still can be used by novices. They can take pictures, but will never use most of its capability. Full manual control, combined with automatic control of shutter or apperture give you the ability to optimize high speed action or blur background or nearby objects. It has the ability to take a lot of almost identical pictures and keep the best one, take a series of various exposures and combine them to give you exposure lattitude to kill for!And it has an unbelievable number of digital goodies that I may never get around to exploring.But; The fantastic ability to take still pictures in low light is not available when you shoot video.It sometimes takes a lot of time to do it's digital magic, blacking out while you miss that good shot that happened immediately after the last one.And its image stabilization is nowhere as good as in my last Nikon, much less most camcorders today.And of course, with that unbelievable zoom range, a tripod is a necessity when you reach out a long way. And it reaches out a looooong way!It is still a Nikon, and well worth the name. It is by far the most camera for the money I have ever used. But I'll be a sucker for a new one in a couple of years.I have no commercial ties to anyone. This is my opinion and mine alone.Robert Ted Wrightrtwright[@]

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Cannot use this memory card

This is the error I get whenever the camera turns on after the camera resumes from Auto Off.

By default the camera will turn off after 1 minute to extend the battery life....Read complete review

This is the error I get whenever the camera turns on after the camera resumes from Auto Off.

By default the camera will turn off after 1 minute to extend the battery life. Whenever I pressed the shutter release or power button to turn my camera back on the error message "Cannot use this card" was displayed. The only way I found to get around this error was to remove the battery for a few seconds then turn the camera back on. I then had to set the Auto Off timer to 30 minutes. As long as I manually turn the camera off I have no problems. If the Auto Off feature turns the camera off I have to remove the battery.

I am using a SanDisk Extreme 8GB HD movie card that was recommended with the camera. I am a dedicated Nikon user but I cannot recommend this camera until this major issue is addressed.

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5.0

Best bang for the buck..B&H

By RJ Photo

from Vermont..winter wonderland

About Me Photography Student

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Distance shots are great
  • Easy To Use
  • Fast/accurate auto-focus
  • Good Image Quality
  • Good Image Stabilization
  • Good in Low Light
  • Great Zoom
  • Large Clear LCD
  • Short Lag Time

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Landscape/Scenery
    • Weddings/Events
    • Wildlife photos

    Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

    I live here in Vermont, and I can see the top of killington ski area about 15 miles away, using the coolpix 500 I get the best mountain long distance photos of the snow & tower on the top from my back yard.

    • Ease of Operation:
    • 9
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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    4.0

    Aswome!!!

    By pelucagbh

    from Malaga, Spain

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Fast/accurate auto-focus
    • Good Image Quality
    • Good Image Stabilization
    • Good in Low Light
    • Great Zoom
    • Large Clear LCD
    • Nice Body Color

    Cons

    • Poor Flash

    Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Indoors/Low Light
    • Landscape/Scenery
    • Sports/Action
    • Travel
    • Video
    • Weddings/Events
    • Wildlife photos

    Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

    very very nice camera
    great zoom range
    image stabilizer

    • Ease of Operation:
    • 8
    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

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    5.0

    Awesome Camera!

    By Deacon Bob

    from Mission, Texas

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Also has viewfinder
    • Easy To Use
    • Fast/accurate auto-focus
    • Good Image Quality
    • Good Image Stabilization
    • Good in Low Light
    • Great value refurb camera
    • Great Zoom
    • Large Clear LCD
    • Position-adjustable LCD

    Cons

    • Image not stable at 36X

    Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Indoors/Low Light
    • Landscape/Scenery
    • Sports/Action
    • Travel
    • Wildlife photos

    Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

    I bought this camera 'cause my wife and I will soon be vacationing in the mountains of the Big Bend in West Texas. But I've started using it already and, wow! It is simple to use and takes great and sharp pictures. Snapshots of family and friends are a snap and we have also taken nature photos. I'm still exploring features and have stuck mostly with the Auto setting, which works great. The one drawback so far has been image shakiness at full 36X zoom; hard to keep the camera steady at that setting. If you're taking a really long telephoto shot, you need a tripod for steadiness, but I think that's true of most cameras. This is a Nikon-refurbished camera and it looks and works like it's brand new.

    • Ease of Operation:
    • 10
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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    5.0

    Great Camera

    By Forever young

    from BRAZIL

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Fast/accurate auto-focus
    • Good Image Quality
    • Good Image Stabilization
    • Good in Low Light
    • Great Zoom
    • Large Clear LCD

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Sports/Action

      Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

      Great quality and features with affordable price.

      • Ease of Operation:
      • 9
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      Lots and Lots of Camera for the price

      By Retired

      from Myrtle Beach, SC

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Good Image Quality
      • Good in Low Light
      • Great Zoom
      • Large Clear LCD
      • Small / Compact

      Cons

      • No battery charger

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Sports/Action
      • Wildlife photos

      Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

      A great "Bridge" camera for those who want more than a point and shoot, but don't want the hassle of lens changing with a DSLR.

      The 36X optical zoom gives a tremendously large range of shooting options, and crystal clear pictures.

      The angle ranges on the 3" LCD give you the ability to get the shot from any angle.

      • Ease of Operation:
      • 8
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      great camera

      By Rafael

      from salvador, bahia, brazil

      Verified Buyer

      Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

      the camera is easy to manage

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      5.0

      Super Excellent

      By Arangold2003

      from Pompano Beach, FL

      About Me Pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Fast/accurate auto-focus
      • Good Image Quality
      • Good Image Stabilization
      • Good in Low Light
      • Great Zoom
      • Large Clear LCD
      • Nice Body Color
      • Short Lag Time
      • Small / Compact

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Family Photos
        • Indoors/Low Light
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Sports/Action
        • Travel
        • Video
        • Wildlife photos

        Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

        Its a great camera at such a low price, professional and simple. 2 thumbs up for Nikon and B&H

        • Ease of Operation:
        • 10
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        Like a Pro!!

        By Berny

        from Costa Rica

        About Me Pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Good Image Quality
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Great Zoom
        • Large Clear LCD

        Cons

        • Short Battery Life

        Best Uses

        • Video
        • Wildlife photos

        Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

        Its excellent for people learning the basics of photography and serious amateurs too. In fact I know many profesional photographers who bought one, because its good quality and powerful zoom

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        A versatile camera

        By Toobleu

        from Tucson, AZ

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Good Image Quality
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Great Zoom
        • Large Clear LCD

        Cons

        • Won't accept lens filter

        Best Uses

        • Family Photos
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Travel

        Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

        I bought this camera for my wife who wanted more than just a point-and-shoot, but not a full SLR. She absolutely loves it. It is great for using as a point-and-shoot, with several built in scene modes that allow a novice to automatically adjust for difficult shooting conditions.

        If you want more than a point-and-shoot, there are a lot of modes in which you can use this camera. Probably way more than you will ever use, but they are fun to play around with. You can spend hours going through the full manual, which only comes in electronic form.

        The picture resolution is more than adequate for almost all needs. I took a picture of a box of cereal sitting on a table where the box filled less than a quarter of the frame. I was able to blow up the original picture to the point where I could easily read the small print on the side of the box. However, picture quality is not so good in low light conditions.

        The display screen is very nice with good resolution, though it can get washed out when you are in bright sun. However, it does have a viewfinder you can use if you can't see the screen.

        The battery life is a little on the short side. The camera also only comes with an in-camera battery charger, and it can take up to 4 hours to charge. You can't use the camera while the battery is charging. I recommend buying a spare battery, and an external battery charger (MH-61) which charges the battery in half the time.

        The zoom range is quite impressive, and the image stabilization is decent. Of course with extreme zoom you are best using a tripod. Unfortunately, there is no way to attach filters to the lens. So if you like to add a 1A filter to protect the lens, you're out of luck.

        Overall, I highly recommend this camera. It is easy to use for novices, but allows a ton of adjustments for more experienced users.

        • Ease of Operation:
        • 8
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        Its an Awesome Camera

        By aj

        from San Diego,Ca

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Fast/accurate auto-focus
        • Good Image Quality
        • Good in Low Light
        • Great Zoom
        • Large Clear LCD
        • Nice Body Color
        • Small / Compact

        Cons

        • Poor Image Stabilization

        Best Uses

        • Family Photos
        • Indoors/Low Light
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Sports/Action
        • Travel
        • Video
        • Weddings/Events
        • Wildlife photos

        Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

        Well I bought this camera for my wife who is crazy about taking pictures...After doing tons of research on the web ,finally we bought this camera and what better place to buy than bhphoto.We got a great Price and warranty.The camera takes great pictures and HD video.there are lots of features in the camera and you would need to read the manual to understand the working ,the menu is simple but still would recommend reading the manual.Overall 8.5/10.

        • Ease of Operation:
        • 9
        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

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        5.0

        This is a great camera.

        By joy pain

        from orlando Fl

        About Me Casual Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Fast/accurate auto-focus
        • Good Image Quality
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Good in Low Light
        • Great Zoom
        • Large Clear LCD
        • Nice Body Color
        • Short Lag Time
        • Small / Compact

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Family Photos
          • Indoors/Low Light
          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Sports/Action
          • Travel
          • Video
          • Weddings/Events
          • Wildlife photos

          Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

          this camera take clear and good pictures.

          • Ease of Operation:
          • 8
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          4.0

          Compact powerful tool

          By Cameraland

          from NY, NY

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Good Image Quality
          • Large Clear LCD
          • Small / Compact

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Landscape/Scenery
            • Travel

            Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

            Great travel camera and small enough for personal use. Good zoom coverage and tilt screen to view daylight shooting. In addition to viewfinder which I use a lot.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            5.0

            Great digital teen photo intro

            By Hanna

            from Georgia Coast

            About Me Photography Student

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Fast/accurate auto-focus
            • Good Image Quality
            • Good in Low Light
            • Great Zoom
            • Short Lag Time

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

                Easy to use, lots of features, and complex enough to teach good photography techniques

                • Was this a gift?:
                • Yes

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                5.0

                Perfect little camera...

                By Snoopy

                from Riverside, CA

                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Fast/accurate auto-focus
                • Good Image Quality
                • Large Clear LCD
                • Small / Compact

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Family Photos
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

                  This is the perfect little camera when I simply wish to walk around, or take snapshots. I like the versatility of looking through the viewfinder, or the large LCD screen. It is light, compact, and more importantly, useful.

                  • Ease of Operation:
                  • 9
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

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                  5.0

                  Love this camera!!

                  By beck

                  from Northeastern MN

                  About Me Casual Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Fast/accurate auto-focus
                  • Good Image Quality
                  • Good Image Stabilization
                  • Good in Low Light
                  • Great Zoom
                  • Large Clear LCD

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Family Photos
                    • Indoors/Low Light
                    • Landscape/Scenery
                    • Pets
                    • Sports/Action
                    • Travel
                    • Video
                    • Weddings/Events
                    • Wildlife photos

                    Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

                    I just got the camera a few weeks ago. I am still learning all it has to offer. So far I have had no problems. I had read other reviews on the P500 and some had problems with the SD card, my suggestion is to buy a new one and not use one you may have already had in a different camera.

                    • Ease of Operation:
                    • 9
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    4.0

                    Good camera for price

                    By Pato

                    from Cuenca, Ecuador

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Great Zoom

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Indoors/Low Light

                      Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

                      Easy to use and versatile. I own a point and shot camera and a D40, but I bought this because most of my job needs is in between, I require a good zoom and environmental change all the time so this camera is perfect

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                      4.0

                      Excellent super zoom

                      By Rhk

                      from florda

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Great Zoom
                      • Small / Compact

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Landscape/Scenery
                        • Sports/Action
                        • Travel

                        Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

                        Good travel camera. Versatile .

                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

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                        4.0

                        It does what you expect it to do.

                        By Alton

                        from Minneapolis MN

                        About Me Casual Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use
                        • Fast/accurate auto-focus
                        • Good Image Quality
                        • Good in Low Light
                        • Great Zoom
                        • Large Clear LCD
                        • Nice Body Color
                        • Short Lag Time

                        Cons

                        • Poor Flash
                        • Poor Image Stabilization

                        Best Uses

                        • Family Photos
                        • Indoors/Low Light
                        • Landscape/Scenery
                        • Travel
                        • Weddings/Events

                        Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

                        I have had several digital cameras and found this nikon more user friendly. I still miss the picture editing capability I had on my Sony, but don't miss Sony in general.

                        • Ease of Operation:
                        • 8
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                        5.0

                        Really good camera!

                        By Bella

                        from Brasil

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Good Image Quality
                        • Good Image Stabilization
                        • Good in Low Light
                        • Great Zoom
                        • Large Clear LCD
                        • Nice Body Color

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Family Photos
                          • Indoors/Low Light
                          • Travel

                          Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

                          The zoom is great.
                          Panoramic photo - 180º and 360º.
                          Great pictures quality

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                          • No

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                          4.0

                          I would buy again

                          By Malcan

                          from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

                          About Me Casual Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Use
                          • Fast/accurate auto-focus
                          • Good Image Quality
                          • Good Image Stabilization
                          • Good in Low Light
                          • Great Zoom
                          • Large Clear LCD

                          Cons

                          • Short Battery Life

                          Best Uses

                          • Family Photos
                          • Landscape/Scenery
                          • Travel

                          Comments about Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera (Black):

                          Excellent purchase! This camera allows you to take good pictures in low light and with the built-in flash. The weak points are: to charge the battery, battery consumption and protection of the LCD monitor.

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