Nikon D3500 DX-Format DSLR Camera with AF-P 18-55mm VR and 70-300mm Lenses
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The new Nikon D3500 DX-Format DSLR Camera is a great camera for beginners, delivering extremely high resolution photos and videos at an incredibly competitive price. This is a camera for all of the photographers who didn’t even know they were photographers! The images you take with the D3500 camera capture more than just a moment, they capture the feeling of the moment. Share that feeling with your family and friends immediately and again and again for a lifetime of memories.
Less Thinking, More Shooting
The Nikon D3500 is fast, responsive, smart, and easy to use. With this amazing DSLR camera you won’t be fussing around with camera controls while the best moments pass you by. Each button and dial is carefully placed to maximize comfort and ease of use. The D3500 is the camera for all of those smartphone users looking to make the jump to a real camera with impressive high resolution photos and intuitive controls that your smartphone can’t deliver. An 11 point AF system helps you to keep track of your subjects throughout the shot. AUTO Mode assists you in focusing and helps you find the best shots for amazing results. Guide Mode will help you learn as you shoot with simple, easy to follow on-screen guidance.
Incredible Images
Equipped with a 24.2MP DX APS-C CMOS image sensor that is 15 times larger than a smartphone, and Nikon’s signature EXPEED image processing system, you will have extremely high resolution photos that take in more light and deliver truer color than ever before. With a continuous shooting rate of up to 5 frames per second, you will never miss any of the action filled shots that are so much fun. Amazing FHD video with stereo sound is available right at the push of a button. With awesome 1080/60p Full HD video you’ll be filming cinematic experiences on the regular.
Perfect Build
The Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera was designed to be your perfect companion. Lightweight, comfortable, and balanced in its design, this camera sets you up for easy success. The 3” display gives you 921,000-dot resolution and a 170° viewing angle for accurate playback and superb functionality. Even with your favorite Nikkor lens attached to the body, this DSLR camera provides excellent balance and is lighter than most other cameras in its class. This camera is completely compatible with Nikon’s SnapBridge App so that you camera and smartphone are in constant harmony. You can remotely view, post, and edit images with this amazing app.
Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens
This camera comes equipped with the all-new AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens so that you can conquer every landscape, video, or wide-angle shot. With a pulse motor for ultra-fast, near silent autofocus, you will always stay on your subject. Vibration Reduction technology provides intuitive image stabilization to correct any unwanted shakes or bumps. Compact, lightweight, and extremely versatile, this lens will help you capture all of your favorite moments with phenomenal precision and clarity.
Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Lens
The AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3ED lens is a super telephoto lens designed to bring those hard to shoot, far away subjects closer to life. With an ultra fast pulse motor powering the powerful and silent AF, this lens is perfect for important events, or just hanging out in the park. ED (extra-low dispersion) glass was used in the construction to bring you the highest quality and highest resolution images available.
Focus
| Focus Points | 11 focus points |
Imaging
| Sensor Resolution | 24.2 Megapixels |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F-Mount |
| Bit Depth | 12 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Camera Format | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor Size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
Exposure Control
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000 to 30 sec. |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 25600 |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV |
| Metering Range | 0 to 20 EV |
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10, 20 sec. |
| 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. |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority, Child ,Close-up ,Landscape, Night Portrait Portrait |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 5 fps |
Video
| Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds |
| Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 HD |
| Recording Modes | 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 |
Viewfinder
| Viewfinder Eye Point | 18mm |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.85x |
Flash
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 |
| Flash Compensation | −3 to +1 EV |
| Flash 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 |
| Integrated Flash | Yes |
| Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
Interface
| Wireless | Bluetooth |
| Memory Card Slot | Micro SDHC |
Physical
| Camera Series | D series |
| Battery | EN-EL14A |
| Camera Model | Nikon D3500 |
| Configuration | Core |
| Color | Black |
Monitor
| Monitor Size | 3 inch |
Miscellaneous
| Lens Included | 18-55mm & 70-300mm |
Lens
| Focal Length | 70-300mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5-6.3 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Zoom | 1.5x |
- DX-format
- (L) 6,000 x 4,000
- (M) 4,496 x 3,000
- (S) 2,992 x 2,000
- 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
- SD
- SDHC
- SDXC
- Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
- EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
- PictBridge
- 95% horizontal
- 95% vertical (Approx.)
- Instant-return type
- Electronically controlled
- 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.
- Continuous
- Quiet Shutter Release
- Self-timer Mode
- Single-frame [S] mode
- 2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures
- Timer duration electronically controlled
- 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
- 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)
- CPU
- 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)
- Flat
- Landscape
- Monochrome
- Neutral
- Portrait
- Selected Picture Control can be modified
- Standard
- Vivid
- Low
- Normal
- High
- Off
- On
- Off
- 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 can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
- Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
- 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
- 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
- CLS Supported
- i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, Color Information Communication, AF-assist for multi-area AF
- Auto
- Cloudy
- Direct Sunlight
- Flash
- Fluorescent (7 types)
- Incandescent
- Preset Manual
- Shade
- 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
- Auto mode
- Auto (flash off) mode
- 20 minutes at highest quality
- 29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality
- 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
- Built-in microphone, monaural
- Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
- 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
- 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
- HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
- Hi-Speed USB; connection to built-in USB port is recommended
- Yes
- Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1
- English
- French
- Portuguese (Brazil)
- Spanish
- The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased.
- 0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
- Less than 85% (no condensation)
- DX
- FX in DX Crop Mode
Nikon D3500 DX-Format DSLR Camera
| Type | Single-lens reflex digital camera |
| Lens mount | Nikon F bayonet mount |
| 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) | 24.2 million |
| Sensor size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Image sensor format | DX |
| Image sensor type | CMOS |
| Total pixels | 24.78 million |
| Dust-reduction system | Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required) |
| Dust-off reference photo | Yes |
| Image area (pixels) | |
| File format still images | |
| Storage media | |
| Card slot | 1 Secure Digital (SD) |
| File system | |
| Viewfinder | Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder |
| Viewfinder frame coverage | |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.85x (Approx.) |
| Viewfinder eyepoint | 18mm (-1.0m¯¹) |
| Viewfinder diopter Adjustment | -1.7 to + 0.5m¯¹ |
| Focusing screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
| Reflex mirror | Quick-return type |
| Lens aperture | |
| Lens compatibility at a glance | Autofocus is available with AF-P and type E and G AF-S lenses |
| Compatible lenses | |
| Shutter type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
| Shutter speed | 1/4000 to 30 sec. |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 sec. |
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 sec. |
| Flash sync speed | Up to 1/200 sec. |
| Shutter release modes | |
| 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 | 5 frames per second |
| Self-Timer | |
| Exposure metering dystem | TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor |
| Metering method | |
| Metering range | |
| Exposure meter coupling | |
| 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 | |
| ISO sensitivity | ISO 100 - 25,600 |
| Lowest standard ISO sensitivity | 100 |
| Highest standard ISO sensitivity | 25,600 |
| High ISO noise reduction | |
| Active D-Lighting | |
| Single-Point AF mode | Yes |
| Dynamic AF mode | Number of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking) |
| Auto-Area AF mode | Yes |
| 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 | |
| Focus point | Can be selected from 11 focus points |
| Focus lock | |
| Focus modes | |
| Maximum autofocus areas/points | 11 |
| Autofocus sensitivity | -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| X-Sync speed | 1/200 |
| 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 | |
| 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) | |
| Flash sync terminal | Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately) |
| White balance | |
| Live view shooting | Yes |
| Live view lens servo | |
| Live view aAutofocus | 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 | |
| Movie metering | TTL exposure metering using main image sensor |
| Movie maximum recording time | |
| Movie file format | MOV |
| Movie video compression | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
| Movie audio recording format | Linear PCM |
| Movie | |
| Movie audio | |
| Monitor size | 3.0 in. diagonal |
| Monitor resolution | 921,000 Dots |
| Monitor type | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD |
| Monitor angle of view | 170 -degree wide-viewing angle |
| Monitor adjustments | Brightness adjustment |
| Playback functions | |
| In-Camera image editing | |
| Image comment | Yes |
| Interface | |
| Wi-Fi functionality | Eye-Fi Compatible |
| Smart device app connectivity | SnapBridge |
| Bluetooth | |
| Recent settings | Yes |
| Supported languages | |
| Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings | Yes |
| World time setting | Yes |
| Battery / Batteries | EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
| Battery life (shots per charge) | 1,550 shots (CIPA) |
| AC adapter | EH-5c AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately) |
| Battery charger | MH-24 Quick Charger |
| Tripod socket | 1/4 in. |
| Approx. dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) | 4.9 x 3.9 x 2.8 inches (124 x 97 x 69.5 mm) |
| Approx. weight | 12.9 oz. (365 g) camera body only |
| Operating environment | |
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
| Mount type | Nikon F-Bayonet |
| Focal length range | 18-55mm |
| Zoom ratio | 3x |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-36 |
| Format | DX |
| Maximum angle of view (DX-format) | 28°50' |
| Maximum angle of view (FX-format) | 76° |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 0.31x |
| Lens elements | 11 |
| Lens groups | 8 |
| Compatible format(s) | DX |
| VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization | Yes |
| Diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Distance information | Yes |
| Super integrated coating | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) | Yes |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.92 ft. ( 0.28m) |
| Focus mode | Auto; Manual |
| G-type | Yes |
| Filter size | 52mm |
| Accepts filter type | Screw-on |
| Approx. dimensions (D x L) | 2.3 x 2.6 inches |
| Approx. weight | 6.9 oz. (195 g) |
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED
| Mount type | Nikon F-Bayonet |
| Focal length range | 70 - 300mm |
| Zoom ratio | 4.3x |
| Maximum aperture | f/4.5-6.3 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 |
| Format | DX |
| Maximum angle of view (DX-format) | 22°50' |
| Minimum angle of view (DX-format) | 5°20' |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 0.22x |
| Lens elements | 14 |
| Lens groups | 10 |
| Optical conversion factor | 1.5x |
| Compatible format(s) | |
| Diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Distance information | Yes |
| ED glass elements | 1 |
| Super integrated coating | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus controlled by stepping motor; separate focus ring for manual focus | |
| AF-P (Pulse Motor) | Yes |
| Minimum focus distance | 3.7 ft. ( 1.1m) from focal plane at all zoom positions |
| Focus mode | Auto/Manual |
| G-type | Yes |
| Filter size | 58mm |
| Accepts filter type | Screw-on |
| Approx. dimensions (diameter x length) | 2.8 x 4.9 inches (72 x 125 mm) distance from camera lens mount flange based on CIPA Guidelines |
| Approx. weight | 14.2 oz. (400 g) based on CIPA Guidelines |
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