B500

Pictures we are taking are mainly of the children to try and catch every second of what they do, and very often, our phones let us down by taking the picture that one faction of a second too late, when all the action has passed. Anyway, we were landed a similar camera once (our compact one had just broke, and it was 1 of our children's birthday). The pictures we got we stunning, especially the optical zoom made all the difference. So ordering our next compact, we made sure it had an optical zoom (we did not really want such a big camera to start with). Long story short, it was not firing fast enough. Could be we did not know how to use it has it did say it was a "powershot" type of camera, but I felt like I had tried everything. We returned it and got this one. It had the "powershots" capability, it had the optical zoom, it had good enough comments and it seemed definitely enough for the price while not being professional photographers. We have taken it to parties, holidays, in the sun, in the dark etc... Pictures are incredible. Thanks to the zoom, we do a lot more portraits and capturing faces from afar (in the pool or anywhere) really really makes a big difference in general to the memories we capture. There is also the ability to connect your compatible phone/tablet and control camera remotely (very much a gadget as in my experience it seemed quite slow, but could always come handy) or even sync new pictures to your phone as you go (I have not used that one, but I probably should). One thing surprising was that it runs on AA batteries, but I have been using the AmazonBasics High Capacity ones and it really lasts (a few 2-3 hours events) with the advantage that there should never actually be any problems as you can find these batteries anywhere - so easy to pack an extra few for that special occasion where you might need more than one charge too. The only problem I have with that camera is that it is big (or bigger than a compact or a phone) and that really makes a practical difference, but definitely worth it... So of course, I may not have much to compare with, but extremely happy with the purchase. Would recommend (actually already have to my cousins). Happy snapping... Dan

OH MY STARS THERE IS NOT ENOUGH STARS FOR THIS. I have had a smallish beginners bridge camera for a couple of year now and had decided that the time was right for a new one. I looked into the proper dslr cameras and the big bridge cameras and the spec on each of the brands i liked Nikon being a massive choice from the get go. I spent weeks looking for a new camera and was shown this one right at the start of my search, however wanted to look around as I knew what I wanted. Also I have problems with my hands so wanted a camera that was not overly small but not to big and heavy that on the days when my hands were really painful I wouldn't be able to use the camera. This a great size and weight and there is no really tiny buttons or dials that make life difficult on smaller cameras so when I saw that Amazon had this at £20 cheaper than other high street retailers and in the plum my choice was made. This camera is great. The quality of the camera is just right up there with the more expensive cameras. I have only had this a few days and every day I have been out with it. I have used most of the shot functions on it now and can honestly say I have not been let down by any of them yet. The close ups are so sharp and pick out the tiny details on the subject being shot. The sports mode was great when taking fast moving subjects. The shutter speed is great, one of the best photos I got was by sheer fluke as the wee one moved as I pressed the button but there is no blurred lines or distortment at all. The night portrait mode is really clear and again the deatail in the subject is all there. In my honest opinion I would not change a single thing on this camera.

Absolutely love this camera, great condition and everything works well. The zoom on it is amazing, and you connect it to your phone through an app so you can download photos.

Updated review - and yes 'strapline' still applies otherwise why not buy a piece of string and loop it through? I fell for the look of this camera, and I still like it. It's a substantial piece of kit. It's not difficult to use. My concern was whether it' was a triumph of style over substance. I've had time to consider it - and no, it's not. There are issues. Not keen on the battery storage compartment as - if not using the bridge facility - you reopen to get the card out to transfer images direct to Mac and it can be fiddly to get the batteries to stay in place while you lock the compartment. If there's a knack I've yet to find it. Long after my first review the camera error message 'turn the camera off and on again' persists. Shades of old IT advice re computers. This happened after downloading the first images. Still happens. No problems with the card, or getting it back in place, so I did a quick search and found it mentioned time and again. According to some the lens dust cover has to removed before you turn on the camera (why?) and if the lens itself is not in the right position you should try tapping/rapping the camera on a surface to reset the lens. Others say the lens itself does not fit properly so if you remove the outer circle etc etc. I've found you should remove the lens cover simply to open the battery compartment because it may play up otherwise. So why did I buy the camera, one commentator asked? Well, I don't normally write a review before I've used a product, and I do normally read them - and most of the reviews were favourable. So I wasn't anticipating problems - it's only in use and you look at the tech forums they emerge. I use this camera in my working life, along with five more. I need a reliable but not overly complex camera for functions, events, press. This is a pretty nice camera, but the one recurrent issue is the bane of my life - because it means I'm having to pause to tap/rap twice to get the camera to fire up again. It would be handy if I covered seances .. two raps, Nikon are you there? Can you fix this ghost in the machine? Exorcise it? Idiosyncrasies apart, the camera's many excellent features make it worthwhile. Picture quality great. Check and use the various settings for the perfect pic. Continuous is particularly useful. Have fun with the effects. And don't despair if it says 'turn the camera off and on' if stuck and you do so and it still doesn't work - give it a quick tap or two. And don't forget to get that strap inserted properly so the name shows at the front... !!!

Absolutely adore this camera! In comparison to the older version of the camera, I love it. The photos are all very crisp (given the correct lighting, not too great in the dark, but I'm not complaining!) and have taken great use in the Sports mode, as I spend a lot of time photographing animals. Could not wait to receive it in the post, but the parcel came the day after with Prime Delivery. A lot of people have complained about instructions being in a different language, but the camera is pretty easy to figure out. My only complaint is that it takes batteries as opposed to charging. But that is because I am used to charging my last camera, not a problem as such, I got used to it pretty quickly and batteries seem to last longer!

An excellent camera for the price. I bought mine in October last year and have enjoyed using it ever since. Being a heavy Apple user, I have found the free iOS Nikon SnapBridge app to be very useful, syncing between camera and iPhone, and then iPhone and Photos on my MacOS Sierra desktop for any post-processing. A number of reviewers have commented on the lack of a battery recharge feature of this camera. It would have been nice, but I've had no problem using 7DayShop batteries (available on Amazon), i.e. "AA Ni-Mh High Performance Rechargeable Batteries 2900" which give very reasonable life. Get two sets and have one set in reserve! It only takes a moment to swap them over. :-) If I had one criticism of the camera, it's that it doesn't take great shots in low light. That said, you can manually adjust the ISO, and of course, using a tripod in such conditions is always recommended. Overall I've no regrets.

Absolutely no ware and tear on it at all, pretty much brand new, my new favourite camera

I love this camera so much! I've only had it a little while and it's my first camera but wow! I really love it! It's so simple to use and the pictures come out so clear and good! I was especially impressed when I took pictures of the moon. The pictures came out amazing! The zoom on this camera is really impressive. There are editing features and filters that I have not exprimented with yet as I am waiting for a sd card. Without an sd card, you can only take up to 5/6 photos. But if you download the snapbridge app then you can download your pictures straight onto your phone or tablet. But you will want an sd card definitely ! Really happy with my purchase! :)

Esta cámara es una buena cámara "bridge", es decir, una cámara "compacta" con una óptica de más posibilidades. Pero sigue siendo una compacta, es decir, no vale para fotografía creativa. Creo que las aplicaciones de esta cámara son viajes, eventos, fotos de grupo, primeros planos de objetos... es decir, situaciones donde quieres que la cámara te saque una buena foto sin tener que pensar nada. Para eso, magnífica. Pero al no disponer de controles manuales como enfoque manual, foco fijo, obturador abierto, etc. no vale para foto creativa como ya he dicho. Todas las funciones están accesibles aunque sólo tengas una mano disponible (menús, encendido/apagado, zoom, acceso a las fotos hechas...) Eso me encanta, porque además la cámara es ligera. El zoom es bestial y el estabilizador de imagen funciona muy bien, de manera que sería la cámara perfecta para los paparazzi. La aplicación bluetooth que te envía las fotos al móvil puede ser útil para algún profesional. El color rojo es precioso.

défectueux! impossible d'arriver au menu et la version du firmware est tellement vieile qu'on ne sait pas utiliser le bluetooth

this is doubless, amazingly build with features and quality. extremely happy using for a year now

Arrivato con un giorno di anticipo, consegnato come da istruzioni. La fotocamera è in ottimo stato (l'ho acquistata usata). Avevo un modello vecchio di Coolpix che purtroppo si è rotto: con questa fotocamera ho ritrovato le stesse modalitá di regolazione e scatto del mio vecchio apparecchio, sono davvero contenta! Solo recensioni positive sulla fotocamera, immediata, facile da usare, un macro eccezionale... soddisfatta!

Terrible, acheté pour madame qui trouvait le reflex trop compliqué et encombrant. Il rivalise bien avec mon reflex, le zoom est plus puissant que mon 18-300mm ce qui permet de voir des détails que l on ne voit pas a l oeuil nu. Très pratique car on passe du grand plan au gros plan sans devoir changer d objectif et le tout pour un poids relativement léger. Très simple a utiliser. Pour ceux qui voudraient quand même un reflex simple a utiliser, pas trop cher et avec objectifs interchangeables je recommande le nikon d3300 il y a un mode apprentissage dessus. Si vous voulez absolument le wi-fi et autre voir son petit frère le d3400. Attention fonctionne avec des piles, pas une batterie et la disposition des piles en croix me fait penser qu il n existe pas de batterie compatible. Je recommande les piles rechargeables eneloop blanches pour de longues heures d utilisation. En résumé, fait de très belle photos tant que vous restez en zoom optique, le zoom numérique ne servant qu a exagerer le zoom en rognant la qualité.