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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.
Take more memorable images. The photos you take with the D3500 capture more than the moment—they capture the feeling of the moment, a feeling that can be shared immediately with your friends and family and then relived for a lifetime.
Newbies welcome
If you can take a picture with your smartphone, you can take a great picture with the D3500. Auto Mode delivers amazing results in nearly any situation. If you want to learn while you shoot, turn on Guide Mode and follow simple on-screen guidance.
Less thinking. More shooting.
The D3500 is fast, responsive and simple to use. You won't be stuck fussing with camera controls while a great moment passes you by. Just point, shoot and share amazing photo after photo.
Feels great. Goes anywhere.
Shoot comfortably
The D3500 simply feels great in your hands. It's lightweight and balanced, even with a telephoto lens attached. Each button and dial is carefully placed for comfort and ease of use, and the menu system is simple and intuitive.
The day tripper
Small enough to be discrete, durable enough to withstand rough conditions; the camera is also available with two oustanding travel lenses, you'll never want to leave home without the D3500.
Smartphone and camera in harmony
Your camera's bridge to your world
Download Nikon's free SnapBridge app and your D3500 photos will appear right on a compatible smartphone or tablet* for posting to your favorite sites, sharing with friends and family or just as backups. You can even use the smartphone or tablet to remotely trigger the D3500 to take pictures.
The difference is in the details
The image sensor in the D3500 is approximately 15 times larger than those used in typical smartphones. That means much sharper, clearer photos with richer details—photos that immediately grab attention and get likes.
Colors that pop in any light
Inside every DSLR is a specialized computer that fine-tunes the settings for each shot. Nikon's renowned EXPEED image processing system is built upon a rich history of imaging know-how, and it helps the D3500 take beautifully vibrant photos and videos in nearly any condition.
Videos at the touch of a button
Recording beautiful video with the D3500 is as easy as shooting photos. Just flip the Live View lever and press the record button. You'll be capturing the sights and sounds in awesome 1080/60p Full HD video with stereo sound. Use your lens' zoom capability to shoot wide angle videos or tight close-ups.
Picture after amazing picture
Some of the best moments only last a split second. Press and hold the shutter button on the D3500 and capture up to 5 frames per second at full resolution with tack-sharp focus, ensuring you land the shot that matters.
Fast, accurate focusing
Unlike typical smartphones, fast-moving subjects are no problem for the D3500. 11 autofocus points are spread across the frame, and fulltime AF locks onto your subject and keeps it in focus while you capture amazing shot after shot.
Superb NIKKOR lenses; the eyes of the D3500
Twice the fun
The D3500 Two Lens Kit includes two matched lenses to help you cover all the angles. The AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens is great for portraits, landscapes, videos and other wide perspective shots. The AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED is a versatile telephoto zoom lens that's great for sports, concerts, nature and more.
Endless possibilities
Every Nikon DSLR lens offers a fun new perspective. Discover new worlds with an extreme close-up macro lens. Give your backgrounds a dreamy out of focus effect with a fast prime lens. Capture the whole scene with an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens. The possibilities are endless.
A compact, lightweight DX-format zoom lens — for great everyday photography
With its wide-angle to normal zoom range and compact build, this is an excellent walk-around lens. You’ll always be ready to tackle a whole host of subjects, from city shots and landscapes to family sporting events and action-packed HD movies. Whatever your subject, Nikon’s Vibration Reduction keeps images sharp even in low light situations. The streamlined design keeps the lens compact and comfortable for everyday carry.
Go the distance with the AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR*1 – the new 4.3x telephoto zoom lens with a flexible f/4.5-6.3 maximum aperture. Featuring a stepping motor for the autofocus drive, you’ll be able to get up close to your subjects, quicker and quieter. To reduce the effects of camera shake, a Vibration Reduction system is built in to stabilise any situation by providing an effect equivalent to a shutter speed of 4.0 stops faster*2. An Extra-low Dispersion glass element is also incorporated to provide outstanding shooting possibilities that advance your creative vision.
Shoot fast-moving subjects at different distances with smooth and consistent results. With the all-new stepping motor in the AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR, you can achieve fast and precise autofocus (AF) through improved phase-detection and contrast-detection AF speeds. At the same time, AF drive sound has been reduced, enabling photographers and videographers to capture subjects in their most natural moments without drawing unnecessary attention.
With a practical zoom range of 70-300mm*1, the AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR is versatile enough to cover landscapes, portraits and more, while its telephoto capability achieves dramatic close-ups by bringing the subject closer to you. In addition, the Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element within its construction effectively minimises chromatic aberrations such as colour fringes for stunning images.
Take steadier shots with the Vibration Reduction (VR) feature on the AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR. Compensating for slow, wide panning movements, the VR feature provides an effect equivalent to a shutter speed 4.0 stops faster*2 so that you can achieve crisp and sharp images even for handheld shots.
An all-new setting system*3 enables you to use the camera menus to change lens settings, freeing you to stay focused on composition and framing. The focus mode (AF/MF) can be selected using the camera’s menu. This eliminates accidental setting change caused by unintentional switch operation to give you a seamless, precise shooting experience.
A small, compact and lightweight body makes it the handy choice for travel, a day out with the family, on a safari, and everything else in between. Experience a world of portability, no matter where your passion leads. At just 72 × 125 mm and weighing approximately 415g, the AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR is the perfect companion for your adventures.
*1 Angle of view is equivalent to that of a 105-450 mm lens in FX/35mm format.
*2 When attached to a DX-format digital SLR camera, with zoom set at the maximum telephoto position.
*3 As AF-P lenses incorporate a stepping motor, the number of compatible cameras is limited. For compatible cameras, a firmware update may be required.
A stepping motor is built into the lens contributes to fast AF speed and quiet, smooth focusing operation.
As AF-P lenses incorporate a stepping motor, the number of compatible cameras is limited. For compatible cameras, a firmware update may be required.
While covering the super-telephoto range up to 450 mm equivalent, the compactness of this lens provides superior mobility, enabling comfortable handheld shooting.
* Angle of view is equivalent to that of a 105-450 mm lens in FX/35mm format.
The ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element effectively compensates chromatic aberration while enhancing sharpness and contrast, delivering excellent optical performance even at the maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range.
Image blur caused by camera shake is effectively reduced by the built-in Vibration Reduction function. The AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR realizes an effect equivalent to 4.0 stops faster based on CIPA Standard*, which is a measurement method of blur-correction effect common to most camera/lens manufacturers.
* When attached to a DX-format digital SLR camera, with zoom set at the maximum telephoto position.
The focus mode switch and VR switch that are less frequently used have been eliminated, so AF/MF selection and VR ON/OFF can now be performed with the camera menus, preventing unwanted setting change caused by unintentional switch operation. The status of settings can be confirmed in the information display.
* The number of compatible cameras is limited.
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Auto & Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S) |
| Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 11 |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 Seconds, 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds, 20 Seconds |
| Connectivity | HDMI C (Mini), USB 2.0 Micro-B |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | 1 x EN-EL14A Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1230 mAh |
| AC Power Adapter | EH-5c (Optional) |
| Operating/Storage Temperature |
Operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.9 x 3.8 x 2.7" / 124.0 x 97.0 x 69.5 mm |
| Weight | 12.88 oz / 365 g |
Minimum focus distance0.25m from focal plane
Maximum aperturef/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperturef/22-38
Focal length18-55mm
Maximum reproduction ratio0.38x
No. of diaphragm blades7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
WeightApprox. 205g
Supplied accessories55mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-55A, Rear Lens Cap
FocusingAutofocus controlled by stepping motor; separate focus ring for manual focus
Filter attachment size55mm
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)Approx. 64.5 x 62.5mm
Angle of viewNikon DX-format D-SLR cameras: 76°-28°50′
DiaphragmFully automatic
Lens construction12 elements in 9 groups (including 2 Aspherical lens elements)
Type
Fmount, Type G AF-P DX lens with built-in CPU
Format
DX
Focal length
70–, 300mm
Maximum aperture
f/4.5, to6.3
Minimum aperture
f/22, to32
Lens construction
14elements in, 10groups, (including 1 ED lens element)
Angle of view
22° 50' to 5° 20{min}
Minimum focus distance
1.1m (3.7ft), from focal plane at all zoom positions
VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization
Yes
No. of diaphragm blades
7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Diaphragm
Fully automatic
Metering
Full aperture
Filter-attachment size
58mm, (P = 0.75 mm)
Dimensions
Approx. 72 mm maximum diameter x 125 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange)
Weight
Approx.415g (14.7 oz.)
Autofocus
Yes
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
Yes
Internal focusing
Yes
Focus mode
Focus mode is determined by the camera focus mode.
Focus distance indicator
Yes
Focal length scale
Graduated in millimeters (70, 100, 135, 200, 300)
Zoom
Manual zoom using independent zoom ring
Supplied accessories
LC-58 58 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap, Rear Lens Cap
G-type
Yes
1. Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware described in these specifications at any time and without prior notice.
