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DSLR 3500 cameras by Nikon

Beautiful pictures for all.

You don't need to be a photographer to know a great photo when you see one. And you don't need to be a photographer to take a great photo—you just need the D3500. It's as easy to use as a point-and-shoot, but it takes beautiful DSLR photos and videos that get noticed. It feels outstanding in your hands, sturdy and balanced with controls where you want them. It's compact, durable and versatile, ideal for travel. And it works seamlessly with compatible smartphones, making it easier than ever to share your great photos. Even if you've never picked up a DSLR camera, you can take beautiful pictures with D3500.
  • DXFormat
  • 24.2Megapixels
  • 5 FPSContinuous Shooting
  • 100-25,600ISO
  • Full HD1080p at 60/50/30/25/24p

Technology

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    WiFi-Bluetooth

    Bluetooth

Easy. Portable. Amazing.

Feels great. Goes anywhere.

Smartphone and camera in harmony

Share photos that tell stories

Videos at the touch of a button

Superb NIKKOR lenses; the eyes of the D3500

SnapBridge

± Sharing Compatibility

This camera’s built-in Wi-Fi capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad® or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.

SnapBridge App Requirements
Android 5.0 or later, 6.0.1 or later, 7.0 and later, 8.0 or later, 9.0
iOS 11.4, iOS 12.4
A device with Bluetooth® 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.

Updating to Version 2.7
Images downloaded to the smart device with version 1.x will no longer be displayed in the Gallery after you upgrade to version 2, but can be viewed in the “Photos” app provided with the smart device.

Make sure your camera’s firmware is updated to the current version.
Compatible cameras:
Z 9, Z 7II, Z 7, Z 6II, Z 6, Z 5, Z fc, Z 50, Z 30
D6, D850, D780, D500, D7500, D5600, D3500, D3400
COOLPIX P950, P1000, A1000, A900, A300, B700, B600, B500, W150, W100, W300
KeyMission 80

As of Version 2.9, Android users of SnapBridge will also have compatibility with these cameras: D750, D7200, D7100, D5500, D5300, D3300, Df, J5, P900, AW130, S7000 and S3700.

Compatible devices are those capable of acquiring location information and those that support BLE (iPhone® 5S and later, iPad® 5th Generation and later, iPhone X or later).
There is no guarantee this app will run on all devices

For compatibility and to download the application, please visit:

Download the SnapBridge app on the App Store Download on the App Store
Download the SnapBridge app on Google Play Android App on Google Play

For more information regarding Nikon SnapBridge functionality, please visit https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/snapbridge-app.page

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LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only

Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    24.2 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    23.5 mmx15.6 mm

  • Image Sensor Format

    DX
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO100 -25,600
  • Movie

    Movie

    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
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    3 in. diagonal

  • Monitor Type

    Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    4.9 in.124 mm x 3.9 in.97 mm x 2.8 in.69.5 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    12.9 oz.365 g
  • 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 mmx15.6 mm
  • Image Sensor Format
    DX
  • 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)
    DX-format
    (L)6,000 x 4,000
    (M)4,496 x 3,000
    (S)2,992 x 2,000
  • File Format Still Images
    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
  • Storage Media
    SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Card Slot
    1 Secure Digital (SD)
  • File System
    Compliant withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge
  • Viewfinder
    Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    95% horizontal, 95% vertical (Approx.)
  • 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
    Instant-return type, Electronically controlled
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    Autofocus is available with AF-P and type E and G AF-S lenses
  • Compatible Lenses
    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, 3D Color Matrix Metering II and some Shooting Modes., Type G AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: all functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II., Type D AF NIKKOR and OTHER AF NIKKOR Manual Focus and Manual exposure mode only:
  • 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
    1/200 sec.
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Continuous, Quiet Shutter Release, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
  • 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
    2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures
    Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Exposure Metering System
    TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor
  • 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
  • Metering Range
    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)
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    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)
  • 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
    Flat, Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid, Selected Picture Control can be modified
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO100 -25,600
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    100
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    25600
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Low, Normal, High, Off
  • Active D-Lighting
    Can be selected from:
    On, Off
  • Single-Point AF Mode
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Number of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking)
  • Auto-Area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Autofocus System Type
    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
    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 Point
    Can be selected from 11 focus points
  • Focus Lock
    Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button, Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
  • Focus Modes
    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
  • 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
    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
  • 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)
    CLS Supported, i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, Color Information Communication, AF-assist for multi-area AF
  • Flash Sync Terminal
    Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
  • White Balance
    Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
  • Live View Shooting
    Yes
  • Live View Lens Servo
    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
  • Live View Autofocus
    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
    Auto mode, Auto (flash off) mode
  • Movie Metering
    TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
  • Movie Maximum Recording Time
    20 minutes at highest quality, 29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality
  • Movie File Format
    MOV
  • Movie Video Compression
    H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
  • Movie Audio Recording Format
    Linear PCM
  • Movie
    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
  • Full HD Movies (1080p)
    Yes
  • Movie Audio
    Built-in microphone, monaural, Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
  • Monitor Size
    3 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    921000 Dots
  • Monitor Type
    Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
  • Monitor Angle of View
    170-degree wide-viewing angle
  • Monitor Adjustments
    Brightness adjustment
  • Playback Functions
    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
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    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
  • Image Comment
    Yes
  • Interface
    HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Hi-Speed USB; connection to built-in USB port is recommended
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    Eye-Fi Compatible
  • Smart Device App Connectivity
    SnapBridge
  • Bluetooth
    Yes
  • Webcam Utility Compatible
    Yes
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Yes
  • Recent Settings
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    English, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish
  • 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)
    1550 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 in.124 mm x 3.9 in.97 mm x 2.8 in.69.5 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    12.9 oz.365 g
  • Operating Environment
    0–40 °C (+32–104 °F), Less than 85% (no condensation)
  • Categories
    Entry-Level DSLRs

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