Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera
Everyone wants a camera that’s fast, responsive, and easy to use. A great camera that fits these qualities is the Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera . Nikon DSLR Cameras are lightweight, making them a great match for beginners, and photographers who are new to DSLR. This camera in particular has 24.2 megapixels with 5 fps continuous shooting at full HD 1080; plus, an ISO range from 100 to 25,600. When the D3500 is in Auto mode, it can achieve outstanding results in almost every situation. You can also learn while shooting when you activate Guide mode. This mode will assist you by providing easy, on-screen guidance. Nikon’s renowned EXPEED image processing system will fine-tune the settings for every shot. It’s also equipped with a sensor 15 times larger than typical smartphone cameras, so your photos will come out clearer, sharper, and with richer details. Thanks to the D3500 being lightweight, having a balanced feel, a rubberized grip, and excellent battery life, you’ll be able to shoot all day long. If you own a smartphone or tablet, you can download the SnapBridge app and share your photos with all your friends and family. You can also use your phone as a remote trigger to take pictures from a distance. It’s portable size and durable construction makes this camera perfect for any seasoned traveler.
The Nikon D3500 and Nikon D5600 are both Entry-Level DSLR cameras. Both cameras are equipped with an APS-C sensor, and offer a 24 megapixel resolution. Since these two cameras have multiple similarities and differences, people often like to compare and contrast these models. BuyDig.com has compiled all the information you’ll need regarding these two cameras; you can read and compare the Nikon D3500 and Nikon D5600 on our blog .
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Fast, responsive, simple to use, the new Nikon D3500 is here! This lightweight DSLR is perfect for beginners and photographers new to DSLRs. This great camera has 24.2 megapixels with 5 fps continuous shooting at full HD 1080p resolution and ISO’s from 100 to 25,600. The D3500’s Auto mode delivers amazing results in nearly any situation, and if you want to learn while you shoot just turn on the Guide mode which gives you simple on-screen guidance. Nikon’s renowned EXPEED image processing system fine-tunes settings for each shot, and with a sensor 15 times larger than typical smartphones you get clearer, sharper photos with richer details. With the D3500’s lightweight, balanced feel, rubberized grip and great battery life you can comfortable shoot all day long. You can also download the SnapBridge app on your smartphone/tablet to easily share your photos with friends and family as well as remotely trigger the camera to take pictures! The overall size allows it to be discrete and the durable construction means this camera is perfect for the day tripper.
Capture the Moment
You don't need to be a photographer to know a great photo when you see one. And you don't need to be a photographer to take a great photo—you just need the D3500. It's as easy to use as a point-and-shoot, but it takes beautiful DSLR photos and videos that get noticed. It feels outstanding in your hands, sturdy and balanced with controls where you want them. It's compact, durable and versatile, ideal for travel. And it works seamlessly with compatible smartphones, making it easier than ever to share your great photos. Even if you've never picked up a DSLR camera, you can take beautiful pictures with D3500.
Shoot comfortably The D3500 simply feels great in your hands. It's lightweight and balanced, even with a telephoto lens attached. Each button and dial is carefully placed for comfort and ease of use, and the menu system is simple and intuitive.
Small enough to be discrete, durable enough to withstand rough conditions; the camera is also available with two oustanding travel lenses, you'll never want to leave home without the D3500.
The difference is in the details The image sensor in the D3500 is approximately 15 times larger than those used in typical smartphones. That means much sharper, clearer photos with richer details—photos that immediately grab attention and get likes.
Colors that pop in any light Inside every DSLR is a specialized computer that fine-tunes the settings for each shot. Nikon's renowned EXPEED image processing system is built upon a rich history of imaging know-how, and it helps the D3500 take beautifully vibrant photos and videos in nearly any condition.
Recording beautiful video with the D3500 is as easy as shooting photos. Just flip the Live View lever and press the record button. You'll be capturing the sights and sounds in awesome 1080/60p Full HD video with stereo sound. Use your lens' zoom capability to shoot wide angle videos or tight close-ups.
Picture after amazing picture Some of the best moments only last a split second. Press and hold the shutter button on the D3500 and capture up to 5 frames per second at full resolution with tack-sharp focus, ensuring you land the shot that matters.
Fast, accurate focusing Unlike typical smartphones, fast-moving subjects are no problem for the D3500. 11 autofocus points are spread across the frame, and fulltime AF locks onto your subject and keeps it in focus while you capture amazing shot after shot.
Superb NIKKOR lenses; the eyes of the D3500
Twice the fun The D3500 Two Lens Kit includes two matched lenses to help you cover all the angles. The AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens is great for portraits, landscapes, videos and other wide perspective shots. The AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED is a versatile telephoto zoom lens that's great for sports, concerts, nature and more.
Endless possibilities Every Nikon DSLR Lens offers a fun new perspective. Discover new worlds with an extreme close-up macro lens. Give your backgrounds a dreamy out of focus effect with a fast prime lens. Capture the whole scene with an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens. The possibilities are endless.
Type
Type
Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens Mount
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Picture Angle
Nikon DX format; focal length in 35 mm [135] format equivalent to approx. 1.5x that of lenses with FX format angle of view
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
Sensor Size
Image Sensor Format
Image Sensor Type
Total Pixels
Dust-Reduction System
Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)
Dust-Off Reference Photo
Image Area (pixels)
DX-format (L) 6,000 x 4,000
(M) 4,496 x 3,000
(S) 2,992 x 2,000
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File Format Still Images
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with Fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
Storage Media
Card Slot
File System
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0 EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) PictBridge
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Viewfinder
Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
95% horizontal 95% vertical (Approx.)
Viewfinder Magnification
Viewfinder Eyepoint
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
Focusing Screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
Reflex Mirror
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Lens Aperture
Instant-return type Electronically controlled
Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
Autofocus is available with AF-P and type E and G AF-S lenses
Compatible Lenses
This camera supports autofocus with AF-P and type E and G AF-S lenses only. AF NIKKOR for F3AF not supported. AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II. Electronic rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or faster. IX NIKKOR lenses cannot be used. Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function. Other AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering II. Type D PC NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and some Shooting Modes. Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: all functions supported except autofocus.
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Shutter Type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Shutter Speed
Fastest Shutter Speed
Slowest Shutter Speed
Flash Sync Speed
Shutter Release Modes
Continuous Quiet Shutter Release Self-timer Mode Single-frame [S] mode
Frame Advance Rate
Up to 5 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 sec or faster, and other settings at default values)
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
Self-Timer
2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures Timer duration electronically controlled
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Exposure Metering System
TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor
Metering Method
Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame Matrix metering: 3D color matrix metering II (type E and G lenses) Spot: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Metering Range
0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
Exposure Meter Coupling
Exposure Modes
Aperture-Priority (A) Auto Auto (flash off) Manual (M) Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P) Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Scene Modes
Auto Auto [Flash Off] Child Close-up Landscape Night Portrait Portrait Sports Special Effects Modes (night vision; super vivid; pop; photo illustration; toy camera effect; miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key)
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV in P, S, A, M, Scene, and Night Vision modes
Exposure Lock
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Picture Control
Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Selected Picture Control can be modified Standard Vivid
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ISO Sensitivity
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
High ISO Noise Reduction
Active D-Lighting
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Single-Point AF Mode
Dynamic AF Mode
Number of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking)
Auto-Area AF Mode
Autofocus System
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
Detection Range
-1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
Lens Servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus Point
Can be selected from 11 focus points
Focus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
Focus Modes
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only and D-Movie only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area available in Live View and D-Movie only Predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area available in Live View and D-Movie only
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
Autofocus Sensitivity
-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
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Built-in Flash
X-Sync Speed
Flash Control
TTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
Flash Sync Modes
Auto Auto with red-eye reduction Auto slow sync Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction Fill-flash Rear-curtain sync Rear-curtain with slow sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Off
Flash Compensation
Can be adjusted by −3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV in P, S, A, M, and scene modes
Flash-ready Indicator
Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
Accessory Shoe
ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
CLS Supported i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, Color Information Communication, AF-assist for multi-area AF
Flash Sync Terminal
Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
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White Balance
Auto Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset Manual Shade
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Live View Shooting
Live View Lens Servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) Manual focus (MF)
Live View AF-Area Mode
Face-priority AF Wide-area AF Normal-area AF Subject-tracking AF
Live View Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Live View Scene Auto Selector
Auto mode Auto (flash off) mode
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Movie Metering
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Movie Maximum Recording Time
20 minutes at highest quality 29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality
Movie File Format
Movie Video Compression
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Movie Audio Recording Format
Movie
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively; options support both high and normal image quality
Movie Audio
Built-in microphone, monaural Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
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Monitor Size
Monitor Resolution
Monitor Type
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Monitor Angle of View
170 -degree wide-viewing angle
Monitor Adjustments
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Playback Functions
Auto Image Rotation Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) Highlights Histogram Display Image Comment Location Display Movie Playback Photo Information Picture Rating Playback Face Zoom Playback with Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping Slideshow
In-Camera Image Editing
Color Outline Color Sketch D-Lighting Distortion Control Edit Movie Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Miniature Effect Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Painting Perspective Control Photo Illustration Quick Retouch Red-Eye Correction Resize Selective Color Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim
Image Comment
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Interface
HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector Hi-Speed USB; connection to built-in USB port is recommended
Wi-Fi Functionality
Smart Device App Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1
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Recent Settings
Supported Languages
English French Portuguese (Brazil) Spanish
The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased.
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
World Time Setting
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Battery / Batteries
EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge)
AC Adapter
EH-5c AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately)
Battery Charger