If you are thinking of buying your first SLR camera, the Nikon D3500 is a candidate that packs very interesting features together with an extremely cheap price.
In this article we are going to explain all the features that make this one of the best SLR cameras for amateurs right now.
WHO IS THE NIKON D3500 CAMERA FOR?
It is intended for those looking for a cheap first SLR camera , or a small and light SLR to take anywhere. For those who want an SLR but not a hulk and don't want to complicate life too much.
It is a good option for those who, until recently, were happy taking photos with their mobile or compact, but they have already fallen short (or short) and need to take one more step.
So that you can situate yourself, I bring you the map of the brand's cameras, you will see that the Nikon D3500 is the most basic, so there is not much to get lost .
NIKON D3500: FEATURES
Let's see the main features of this Nikon D3500 camera:
- Sensor: DX, CMOS, 23.5mm x 15.6mm
- 24MP
- Shutter speed: 1/4000 to 30 s, in 1/3 EV steps; Bulb and Time options
- ISO: 100-25600
- 11 focus points
- Burst: Up to 5 fps
- Metering modes: matrix or center-weighted and spot
- Shooting modes: Auto modes (Auto; Auto [flash off]); Programmed automatic with flexible program (P); Shutter-Priority Auto (S); Aperture-Priority Auto (A); Manual (M)
- Scene modes: Portrait; Sports; Foreground; night portrait
- Special Effects modes: Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key
- Exposure Compensation: Adjustable from -5 to +5 EV in 1/3 EV increments in P, S, A, M, Scene, and Night Vision modes
- liveview. You can see on the screen how the photo will look
- Bluetooth connection: With the SnapBridge app (iOS and Android) you can connect the camera to a smartphone or tablet and use it as a remote shutter release and share your photos on the go
- Dimensions: Approx. 124 x 97 x 69.5mm
- Weight: Approx. 415 g with battery and memory card, but without body cover; approx. 365g (camera body only)
ADVANTAGES OF THE D3500
The Guide Mode that the Nikon D3500 presents is of great help to anyone who is still lost when it comes to achieving certain photographs. This is one of the reasons why it is great for beginners.
For the range in which it is found, its dynamic range is surprising.
One of its greatest advantages is its autonomy. According to the house, the autonomy of this small camera is just over 1500 shots. So if you are a somewhat forgetful person when it comes to charging the battery, you are a fast finger and you usually go home in each session with more than a thousand shots or you go on a trip with it and you doubt that there are plugs in sight , this is undoubtedly your ideal camera.
It is also a camera that is comfortable to handle due to its weight and size.
DRAWBACKS
One drawback for those who are more demanding with video (and its sound) is that it does not have an external microphone input.
And if you are looking for a camera with a touch screen or flip-up, this is not your best option either.
EXAMPLE PHOTOS TAKEN WITH THE NIKON D3500
To see what photos this camera is capable of taking, here is a gallery with sample photos of the brand itself:
CONCLUSIONS
Within the range of home cameras we can say that it is the one with the best price and benefits. Although if you want to look at other similar options, you can take a look, for example, at the Canon 200D.
Compared to the predecessor, as I said, there are very few new features: a tad lighter and smaller, a customizable function button has disappeared (negative point) and it improves a bit the plastic feeling that some complain about the D3400. The only thing that stands out is the increase in battery autonomy, which goes from about 1,200 shots to about 1,500; and that all the rear buttons have been moved to the right, which is more comfortable when handling it.
