Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera w/ Kit Lens – 24.2MP Full HD Kit
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A light, friendly Nikon you can carry all day, the D3500 feels familiar in the hand and rewards you with crisp, clean 24-megapixel files. Its straightforward controls and bright optical viewfinder make learning exposure and timing pleasantly tactile. This listing notes a bundled AF-P DX 18–55mm VR zoom; consider it a simple, dependable starter for everyday scenes.
Why photographers love it
• 24.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor for clean detail and gentle tonality
• Nikon F mount (DX/FX compatible); works best with AF-P and AF-S lenses
• 11-point Multi-CAM 1000 phase-detect autofocus with one cross-type sensor
• TTL metering via 420-pixel RGB sensor with Matrix, Center-weighted, and Spot
• Shutter 30 s to 1/4000 s; 1/200 s X-sync; up to 5 fps continuous
• ISO 100–25600 native range; EXPEED 4 processing for reliable color and noise control
• Compact body with eye-level pentamirror finder (95% / 0.85×) and 3.0" 921k-dot LCD
What it’s great for
• Family moments and travel diaries
• First portraits and school events
• Learning photography with real dials and an optical viewfinder
• A light, affordable second body for enthusiasts
Who it’s for
Beginners who want a straightforward, well-balanced DSLR, and enthusiasts who appreciate a no-nonsense body that just gets the shot.
Specifications:
Sensor: 23.5 × 15.6 mm DX-format CMOS
Resolution: 24.2 megapixels (6000 × 4000 max)
Lens Mount: Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
ISO Range: ISO 100–25600 (Auto available)
Shutter Speed Range: 30 s to 1/4000 s, Bulb/Time; X-sync 1/200 s
Exposure Modes: Auto, P, S, A, M; Scene modes; Special Effects
Autofocus System: Nikon Multi-CAM 1000, 11 AF points (1 cross-type), –1 to +19 EV
Viewfinder / Monitor: Optical pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.85×; 3.0" 921k-dot TFT LCD
Storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compliant)
Power: EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion battery
Weight: Approx. 365 g body only (approx. 415 g with battery/card)
Dimensions: Approx. 124 × 97 × 69.5 mm