Nikon COOLPIX B600
Do what smartphones simply can’t. Compact and lightweight, the COOLPIX B600 packs amazing zoom power—up to 60x optical zoom with Lens Shift Vibration Reduction (VR) to keep the shots sharp and steady. And when you need more reach, Dynamic Fine Zoom effectively doubles that reach to 120x. Comfortable handling, simple menus and a Mode Dial make it easy to select the right photo or video settings for your situation and to apply creative filters and effects. Record steady Full HD videos with 4-Axis Hybrid VR, create star trails, macro images and video montages with ease, and then share your creations, or control the camera, with a compatible smartphone or tablet.
Product Description
Nail the Shot from Most Any Distance
The COOLPIX B600’s 60x optical zoom takes you from wide-angle 24mm*1 to super-telephoto 1440mm*1, with the option of going all the way to approx. 2880mm*1 using 120x*2 Dynamic Fine Zoom. Capture everything from vast landscapes to close-ups of distant subjects. Select Macro on the Mode Dial and get as close as approx. 0.4 in. from your subject and reveal hidden details.
*1 35mm-format equivalent.
*2 Magnification of Dynamic Fine Zoom is calculated from the maximum wide-angle position of optical zoom.
Beautiful results, even in challenging light
With a 16 megapixel low-light sensor, Nikon’s advanced EXPEED image-processing engine and high-performance NIKKOR lens, the COOLPIX B600 takes beautiful photos and videos, even in low-light. Lens Shift VR with an effective equivalent to a shutter speed 3.0 stops* faster helps you take sharp, crisp images at any zoom range. When shooting video, 4-Axis Hybrid VR (lens shift VR + electronic VR) keeps your shot steady, even if you’re moving around with the camera.
*Based on CIPA Standards. Measured at approx. 350mm (35mm-format equivalent).
Creativity is built in, but you can still take the credit
In challenging situations, simply select from 19 Scene Modes and the camera automatically optimizes its settings. Easily capture light trails like the flow of car lights or motion of stars with the Multiple Exposure Lighten scene mode. Create flattering portraits by applying effects such as Skin Softening and Foundation Makeup. Apply 36 different artistic effects and filters to give your images a special look, while preserving your original photo.
Fun and easy to use
Lightweight, compact and easy to carry, the COOLPIX B600 keeps you in charge as your subject or situation changes. The 10-position Mode Dial offers instant access to the shooting mode you want. Smoothly, steadily zoom in and out using the comfortably placed side zoom control. When shooting at super-telephoto distances, press the Snap-back Zoom button for a momentary wide view so you can easily reacquire your subject.
Tell your stories with video
The COOLPIX B600 isn’t just about stills—it can shoot beautiful, steady Full HD 1080/60i (50i) videos with 4-Axis Hybrid VR and stereo audio, too. Create and share exciting video montages with Short Movie Show mode, which combines multiple videos into a single 30-second movie collage that can have Special Effects and four types of soundtracks. You can even capture stills while recording.
Always connected
Install Nikon’s SnapBridge 2.5 app on a compatible smartphone or tablet and unlock exciting new capabilities with the COOLPIX B600. Built-in Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) maintain a constant connection between the app and your camera, so each shot you take automatically transfers to your smartphone or tablet for sharing, editing with photo apps or uploading to your favorite sites. You can even use the SnapBridge app to control your camera remotely.
Type: Compact digital camera
Effective pixels: 16.0 million (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.)
Image sensor: 1/2.3-in. type CMOS Total pixels: approx. 16.76 million
Lens: NIKKOR lens with 60 x optical zoom
Focal length: 4.3 to 258 mm angle of view equivalent to that of 24 to 1440 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Maximum aperture: f/ 3.3 to 6.5
Construction: 16 elements in 11 groups (4 ED lens elements and 1 super ED lens element)
Digital zoom magnification: Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 5760 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Vibration reduction: Lens shift (still images) Combination of lens shift and electronic VR (movies)
Autofocus system: Contrast-detect AF
Focus range: [W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to ∞ [T]: Approx. 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) to ∞ Macro mode: [W]: Approx. 1 cm (0.4 in.) to ∞ [T]: Approx. 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) to ∞ (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)
Focus-area selection: Face priority, manual with 99 focus areas, center, subject tracking, target finding AF
Monitor size: 7.6 cm ( 3 -in.) diagonal
Monitor resolution: Approx. 921 k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Frame coverage (shooting mode): Approx. 99% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
Frame coverage (playback mode): Approx. 99% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
Media: SD, SDHC, SDXC Internal memory (approx. 83 MB)
File system: DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant
File formats: Still images: JPEG Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)
Still images: 16 M (High) 4608×3456(Fine), 16 M 4608×3456, 8 M 3264×2448, 4 M 2272×1704, 2 M 1600×1200, VGA 640×480, 16:9 12 M 4608×2592, 1:1 3456×3456
Movies: 1080/30p, 1080/25p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 720/30p, 720/25p, 480/30p, 480/25p, HS 480/4x, HS 1080/0.5x
ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity): ISO 125 to 1600 ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using Auto mode)
Metering method: Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), spot (digital zoom 2x or more)
Exposure modes: Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
Shutter type: Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
Shutter speed: 1/1600 to 1 s 1/4000 s (maximum speed during high-speed continuous shooting) 25 s (Star trails in Multiple exp. Lighten scene mode)
Self-timer: 10 s, 3 s
Type: Electromagnetic 6-blade iris diaphragm
Range: 8 steps of 1/3 EV (W)
Built-in flash: Yes
Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto): [W]: 0.5 to 6.8 m (1 ft 8 in. to 22 ft) [T]: 2.0 to 3.4 m (6 ft 7 in. to 11 ft)
Control: TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
USB connector: Micro-USB connector (Do not use any USB cable other than the included UC-E21 USB Cable.), Hi-Speed USB Supports Direct Print (PictBridge)
HDMI output connector: HDMI micro connector (Type D)
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol)
Operating frequency: 2412 to 2462 MHz (1 to 11 channels)
Maximum output power: 11.3 dBm (EIRP)
Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1
Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402 to 2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402 to 2480 MHz
Maximum output power: Bluetooth: 3.1 dBm (EIRP) Bluetooth Low Energy: 2.12 dBm (EIRP)
Power sources: One EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (included) EH-62F AC Adapter (available separately)
Charging time: Approx. 2 h (when using EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter and when no charge remains)
Battery life of still shooting: Approx. 280 shots when using EN-EL12{sup(*1)}
Battery life of movies (actual battery life for recording): Approx. 1 h 5 min (when using EN-EL12){sup(*1)}{sup(*2)}
Tripod socket: 1/4 (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (WxHxD): Approx. 121.6 x 81.5 x 99.2 mm ( 4.8 x 3.3 x 4.0 in.) (excluding projections)
Weight: Approx. 500 g ( 17.7 oz ) (including battery and memory card)
Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied Accessories: Strap, LC-CP29 Lens Cap (with cord), EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, EH-73P Charging AC Adapter (A plug adapter is attached depending on the country or region of purchase. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase. The EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter may be included instead of the EH-73P, depending on the country or region where you purchased the camera.), UC-E21 USB Cable