The Nikon D3500 is an entry-level 24.2-megapixel DX format
DSLR
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Nikon F-mount
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on August 30, 2018. , the D3500 was available with two kits: with an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens for $499.95 and a two lens kit (18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G lenses) for $849.95. It succeeded the
Nikon D3400. In 2019, the D3500 won the
TIPA Best DSLR Camera award.
Following its decision in early 2021 to "archive" both the D3500 and
D5600 in Japan while continuing to sell them elsewhere "for the time being",
Nikon announced in June 2022 that production of both models had ceased.
The discontinuation was seen as heralding the end of the "beginner DSLR"
and Nikon did not release a direct successor to the D3500.
Features
The D3500 has the following features:
* 24.2-megapixel
CMOS image sensor
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* Guide Mode
* Active D-Lighting.
* Full HD and HD video recording (up to 60 frames/s).
* Up to 5 frames per second continuous shooting.
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ISO
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sensitivity 100 to 25,600.
* 11-point 3D Tracking Multi-CAM 1000
autofocus
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sensor module.
* 3D Color Matrix Metering II (only compatible with type-G and E lenses).
* Bluetooth connectivity, but Wi-Fi not equipped.
* Compatible with Nikon's SnapBridge app.
Predecessor comparison
The Nikon D3500 is the successor to the Nikon D3400 that was introduced on August 17, 2016, with the following improvements.
* 45 g lighter body (415 g VS 460 g).
* Longer battery life (1500 Shots VS 1200 Shots).
* Improved deeper grip.
* New button layout.
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