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Nikon D3500

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3 stars
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2 stars
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4.2 out of 5
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Pros

  • The control layout is spacious and uncluttered
  • smooth
  • fast and quiet AF

Cons

  • Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
  • D3400's mediocre video features in our review of that camera
  • does not have audio inputs or outputs

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • DX
  • Nikon F
  • 5.6
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3 in
  • no

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Nikon D3500 - Pros & Cons

Nikon D3500

Pros

  • The control layout is spacious and uncluttered
  • smooth
  • fast and quiet AF
  • image quality is excellent and the camera s build quality
  • The screen looks good and is a reasonable size at 3 inches
  • s a good range of options for mid-range video makers
  • affordable price and best-in-class battery
  • burst mode 5fps is very respectable
  • fast and accurate
  • Low light performance was very good for an entry-level camera
  • D3500 represents very good value for money

Cons

  • Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
  • D3400's mediocre video features in our review of that camera
  • does not have audio inputs or outputs
  • the display is fixed and is not a touchscreen
  • Below average viewfinder coverage accuracy
  • omnidirectional mic did pick up distracting sounds outside
  • no low-pass anti-aliasing filter
  • The sensor lacks an optical low-pass filter
  • D3500 is not equipped with Wi-Fi capability
  • transfer of original JPEG images and movies is not supported
  • this 17 second movie is 77Mb in size

Nikon D3500 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200

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Nikon D3500 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatDX
ProcessorEXPEED 4
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Optics and focus
Lens mountNikon F
Minimum aperture5.6
Maximum aperture5.6
Focus adjustmentAuto
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selection
  • Auto
  • Manual
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points11
Filter diameter2.17 in
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Photography features
Shooting modesAuto
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Auto exposure lockyes
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Histogramyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Scene modes
  • Landscape
  • Portrait
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Built-in speakersyes
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemMono
Supported audio file formatsPCM
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Dimensions
Weight12.87 oz
Width4.88 in
Height3.82 in
Depth2.76 in
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Power
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
Battery life (CIPA)1550
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedY
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Other features
GPSno
Calendaryes
Tripod mounting supportedyes
Tripod thread1.0 in
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • POR
Image editing modesCrop
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 25600
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum25600
Maximum image resolution6000 x 4000 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Direct sunlight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderPentamirror
Viewfinder magnification0.85 x
Dioptre correctionyes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-1.7 - 0.5
Eye relief0.71 in
Flip-out screenno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formatsMOV
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeSLR
Colour of productBlack
Anti-dust systemyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMini
USB connector typeMicro-USB
USB version2.0
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.1

Nikon D3500 - Q&A (1)

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    sharie
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon d3500 full frame?
    Productz
    about 2 years ago
    No. Nikon D3500 is not a Full Frame camera but APS-C 23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor with x1.53 crop factor.
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Nikon D3500 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (21)

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Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500 Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 18.02.2021
Nikon D3500 Review
3.6

The Nikon D3500 is a simple APS-C DSLR camera. It offers great image quality and feels decently comfortable to use. Depending on the settings you use, it should ...

Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500 review
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DPReview
Published: 14.01.2020
Nikon D3500 review
3.8

It's inexpensive, lightweight and will keep going for days on a single battery charge. While it's not great for video and its wireless image transfer is slow, the D3500 is a simple and un-intimidating camera that's a great starting point for beginners.

Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 29.10.2018
Nikon D3500 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Nikon D3500 is the latest entry-level DSLR camera aimed at smart-phone upgraders and beginner photographers. Improvements to the D3500 include an incredible 1,550-shot battery life, a redesigned body and control layout, and a lower price. Read our in-depth Nikon D3500 review with sample JPEG and Raw images, videos and more...

Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500 Review: Best DSLR for Beginners
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Tom's Guide
Published: 29.09.2020
Nikon D3500 Review: Best DSLR for Beginners
4.0

There aren't a huge number of improvements in the Nikon D3500, but it remains our favorite DSLR for beginners.

Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500 DSLR Review: An Entry-Level Camera That's Not Just for Beginners
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Published: 01.05.2019
Nikon D3500 DSLR Review: An Entry-Level Camera That's Not Just for Beginners

The Nikon D3500 is an ideal first DSLR for photographers wanting more than their smartphone can deliver. It’s not just its affordable price—$446.95 with an 18-55mm kit lens as I write this—it has a 24.2MP imaging chip offering better performance than the tiny sensors found in phones.

Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500 DSLR Review - Steve's Digicams
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Nikon D3500 DSLR Review - Steve's Digicams

If you're looking to buy a DSLR camera for under $500 (with a lens), the Nikon D3500 boasts excellent image quality at this price point!

Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500 Review ~ | Gadget Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 13.07.2020
Nikon D3500 Review ~ | Gadget Review
4.6

For those seeking entry-level cameras, Nikon gives you every reason to check out their best DSLR camera (for a budget), the D3500. Nikon made all the right

Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500
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Photo Review
Published: 28.10.2019
Nikon D3500
4.5

Nikon’s entry-level DSLR camera retains the 24.2-megapixel sensor and EXPEED 4 processor of its predecessor but features a redesigned, lighter body.

Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500 review
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digitalcameraworld
Published: 11.07.2020
Nikon D3500 review
4.0

The Nikon D3500 isn't just one of the best entry-level DSLRs you can buy – it's also one of the cheapest

Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500 Review
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Photographic
Published: 07.01.2020
Nikon D3500 Review
Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 30.08.2018
Nikon D3500 Review
4.5

Nikon's popular entry-level DSLR gets a refresh in the new Nikon D3500. See our Nikon D3500 preview to find out what's new.

Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500 Review
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Nikon D3500 Review
Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500 Review - Photography Life
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Nikon D3500 Review - Photography Life

When Nikon announced the D3500, photographers complained that nothing had really changed from the D3400. (Akin to complaints when the D3400 had so many D3300 similarities.) I've now tested the D3500 extensively - and I disagree. It has its flaws, no doubt. But this camera is better than the D3400.

Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500 DSLR Review - Amateur Photographer
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Nikon D3500 DSLR Review - Amateur Photographer
4.0

The Nikon D3500 is Nikon’s entry-level DSLR. Audley Jarvis reviews the D3500 to find out if it’s still a good beginners’ buy for photography

Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500 Review - Conclusion
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Published: 30.08.2018
Nikon D3500 Review - Conclusion

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