Nikon is doing everything it can lately to regain its position in the camera world with the announcement of their new flagship mirrorless cameras the Z7 and the Z6. But those are specialty items, cameras that are targeted for professionals and enthusiasts.

The Nikon D3500 is a new entry-level DSLR camera aimed at beginners which has a 24.2 megapixel DX format APS-C sensor with no low-pass anti-aliasing filter. The main changes to the D3500 compared to the previous D3400 model are extended battery life, now up to 1,550 frames per charge, a smaller and...

Like its D3400 predecessor, the new Nikon D3500 is a modestly priced but well-equipped camera that takes really good pictures and is an excellent learning tool for those new to DSLRs.

Affordable; Good image quality; Feature-rich; Excellent battery life; In-camera raw processing

Fixed LCD; No touch capabilities; Modest video AF performance

While I preferred a different bag, I love this camera. It performs great and I am having a fun time learning it. The two included lenses have been all I need so far but I like that I can buy others that fit this camera.

If you're looking to get more creative with your photography, and looking for your first DSLR, the Nikon D3500 is hard to beat.

Remarkable 1,550-shot battery life; Excellent image quality; Handy Guide mode; Compact proportions for a DSLR; Easy to use

No 4K video; No touchscreen control; Bluetooth; but no Wi-Fi

The Nikon D3500 is an entry-level DSLR for beginners. It's a modest upgrade over the popular D3400, with the same 24.2 megapixel resolution but a redesigned body and improved battery life.

Good quality kit lens; Very good image quality; Fast and silent autofocus; Unexpectedly snappy live view; Great for keen learners; Value for money

Fixed rear screen; Video is HD rather than 4K; Chunky compared to a mirrorless camera

Great camera so far. Very user friendly. However I am going to have to buy a cable to connect the camera to my laptop in order to use my photos. The Nikon Snapbridge app is useless. After spending over an hour trying to connect to my camera I was unable to download a single picture using the app.

Beautiful photos User friendly for beginners

Snapbridge app doesn't work AT ALL..

I bought this item just after christmas and can't put it down, I've been interested in photography for a while and read great reviews on this product. It did not disappoint, it's perfect for beginners and it gives you the opportunity to develop your skills with guide mode and all the different...

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