A great Christmas present from my wife! After spending an afternoon getting to know the camera features, Youtube was a great resource, I stoked to start taking pictures. The D3500 has a ton of features and should last me as long as I need the lenses are really only good for outdoor armature...

Loving this new camera of mine. I am new to photography and having such camera has been fun to play with, however I believe I will always be learning how to use it! It will take time to get all the settings figured out and how I want to be able to take photos, so far I have taken photos with the...

The clue is in the title. Entry-level. This is great value for an entry-level camera and can produce some stunning images. Sure, there are features that are missing, and some that you wouldn't expect on such a low-priced piece of kit. Overall, it's a great camera at an even better price.

The D3500 is a fine entry-level camera, especially for use at home. It has plenty of automatic features for family historians who care more about preserving memories than learning the ins and outs of f-stops, and also has the Guide Mode for those who want to take some creative control, but aren't...

Compact; Affordable; 24MP resolution; 5fps continuous shooting; Automatic image transfer via Bluetooth; In-camera shooting guide for beginners

Fixed LCD omits touch support; Contrast-based live view focus not ideal for video; No mic input

We've been recommending mirrorless cameras to entry-level consumers for some time. As a whole, they do some things budget SLRs don't, typically including focus as quickly when recording video as they do for stills. But mirrorless cameras with good built-in viewfinders can cost a bit more than a basic SLR. Nikon hopes that the low price of its D3500 ($499.95 with 18-55mm AF-P lens) is enough to steer buyers away from mirrorless tech for a more tried, true, and affordable product. It's a good entry-level camera, and will give you a bit of room to grow. It's definitely worth a look, especially if you're on a tight budget. Small, Light, Capable The D3500 is surprisingly light and compact for an SLR, at 3.9 by 4.9 by 2.8 inches (HWD) and just 12.9 ounces without a lens. The bundled AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR adds 7.2 ounces, bringing the kit to about 1.3 pounds. It's not quite as svelte as our favorite entry-level mirrorless camera, the Sony a6000, which measures 2.6 by 4.7 b...

The Nikon D3500 doesn't offer a lot of upgrades, but cements its value as a strong entry-level camera thanks to a lower price point.

Compact; Affordable; 24MP resolution; 5fps continuous shooting; Automatic image transfer via Bluetooth; In-camera shooting guide for beginners

Fixed LCD omits touch support; Contrast-based live view focus not ideal for video; No mic input

Nikon's latest entry into the budget DSLR category, the D3500 is bundled with an AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G lens, which offers great results for a kit lens. Under the hood, you'll find a brand new 24.2MP sensor, ISO range of 100-25,600 – perfect for low-light shooting – and nippy 5fps continuous...

I got this camera the first week of march which i had been saving my money for and it is a beautiful well made camera, i am still learning how to use it because there are so many functions. I absolutely Love it! It it worth the money spent!

Everything

Alot of functions but i dont mind learning them all

I've had a series of digital camera over the years but finally went for a DSLR. This one is superb, quick to focus, exposure excellent. It has an amazing range of settings. Couldn't have hoped for a better quality product.

The Nikon D3500 is an ideal first DSLR for photographers wanting more than their smartphone can deliver.

I do enjoy using this camera with the 18-55mm kit lens when I don't feel like carting all of my FF equipment around. However, there is one large annoyance: having to use a menu to change major settings, especially ISO! Also, the viewfinder could be a bit better.