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Nikon D3500 Summary
24 Megapixels
Single Lens Reflex
High ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.
Continuous Drive
Full 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more but less than 4K.
Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.
Spot Metering
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.
Neocamera detailed reviewNikon D3500 Assessment
The Nikon D3500 puts a minimal DSLR into the smallest and lightest form factor possible.
Its 24 megapixels APS-C sensor without anti-alias filter uses less power than the previous generation. It can shoot at 5 FPS and capture Full 1080p HD video at 60 FPS.
Image-quality is generally good, particularly when it comes to retention of details and image rendition which is extremely flexible for an entry-level DSLR. While dynamic-range is not great, the metering system performs very well to preserve it. There are issues with WB though that cause frequent image-cast under artificial lighting.
The entry-level feature-set of this DSLR simple and rather inefficient to use. Having just a single control-dial and few direct buttons mean that the D3500 is squarely aimed at amateurs.
Speed and performance is mostly at the top of its class. The autofocus is slightly slow but sensitive and accurate even in moderately low light. Video performance is good within its basic feature-set.
Neocamera detailed review Read the full Nikon D3500 review here.
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Very good sharpness | Poor White-Balance |
| Relatively low noise | AF on the slow side |
| Very reliable metering | Very small OVF |
| Truly responsive | Inefficient interface |
| Short shutter-lag | Self-timer resets |
| Excellent time-to-first-shot | LCD causes glare when changing settings |
| Exceptionally flexible image parameters | Exposure steps always 1/3 EV |
| Superb battery-life | Odd Auto ISO behavior |
| Mount lacks autofocus mechanical coupling | |
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Nikon D3500 Related Information
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Nikon D3400 Nikon D3400 - Nearly identical specifications, ergonomic differences |
Nikon D5600 Nikon D5600 - Sensor Cleaning, Eye-Start Sensor, 3.2" LCD, HDR, WiFi, Audio-In, Less Battery-Life |
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Nikon D3500 Highlights
SLR digital cameraSensor-Size: 24 x 16mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 24 Megapixels DSLR | ISO 100-25600 |
| Nikon F Mount 1.5X FLM | Shutter 1/4000-30s |
| 95% Coverage Medium Viewfinder | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| 5 FPS Drive, 100 Images | Custom white-balance |
| 1920x1080 @ 60 FPS Video Recording | Spot-Metering |
| 3" LCD 920K Pixels | Hot-Shoe |
| Lithium-Ion Battery | |
| Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
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