01 / Battery
NB-3L
Rechargeable camera battery
Choose a replacement that lists NB-3L and this exact camera model.
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YOUR CAMERA’S KIT
Canon PowerShot SD500
The battery, charger, cable, memory card and reader for this exact model.
Also searchable as: SD500 · IXUS 700
Open in the camera finder ↗Manufacturer references checked 2026-10-07.
THE FIVE ESSENTIALS
Everything that belongs with it.
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02 / Battery charger
CB-2LU
External battery charger
Remove the NB-3L battery from the camera and charge it in a CB-2LU-family charger.
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03 / USB cable
Mini-USB
Canon IFC-400PCU
Photo transfer only — does not charge the camera
Use Canon IFC-400PCU or a data cable explicitly compatible with this camera. This USB cable transfers photos; charge the battery in the external charger.
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04 / Memory card
SD
Simple choice: 2GB SD
Use a full-size SD card. Do not buy SDHC or SDXC for this camera.
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05 / Photo-transfer reader
SD card reader
Choose USB-C, Lightning, or USB-A
The reader must have a full-size SD slot and support SD. Match the reader’s connection to your phone or computer.
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Charge the battery outside the camera.
Use the CB-2LU-family external charger with the NB-3L battery. The USB connection transfers photos.
Get the photos onto your phone.
Turn the camera off, remove its memory card and use the matching reader above. Choose the reader connector for your device: USB-C, Lightning or USB-A. Use Photos or Files to import. Copy your photos before deleting or formatting the card.
Manufacturer references
- Canon SD500 camera user guide
Package contents; battery charging; compatible memory cards; system map and optional accessories