Type
Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount
Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Effective angle of view
Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5x that of lenses with FX format angle of view
Image sensor format
DX
Image sensor type
CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 mm x 15.6 mm
Total pixels
24.78 million
Dust-reduction system
Image Dust Off reference data (Capture NX-D software required)
Effective pixels
24.2 million
Image size (pixels)
(L) 6000 x 4000 ( 24.0 million) (M) 4496 x 3000 ( 13.5 million) (S) 2992 x 2000 ( 6.0 million)
File format
NEF (RAW): 12 bit, compressed 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
Nikon D3500 Specifications Picture Control system
Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat ; selected Picture Control can be modified
Media
SD, SDHC (UHS-I compliant), SDXC (UHS-I compliant)
Card slot
1 Secure Digital (SD) card
File system
DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, PictBridge
Viewfinder
Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame coverage
Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical
Magnification
Approx. 0.85 x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m(*1))
Eyepoint
18 mm (–1.0 m(*1); from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment
-1.7 to +0.5 m(*1)
Focusing screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
Reflex mirror
Quick return
Lens aperture
Instant return, electronically controlled
Autofocus support
Autofocus is available with AF-P and type E and G AF-S lenses.
Nikon D3500 Specifications Type
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Speed
1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb; Time
Flash sync speed
X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower
Modes
S (single frame), Continuous, QC (quiet continuous shutter-release), Self-timer
Approximate frame advance rate
Up to 5 fps Note: Frame rates assume manual focus, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values.
Self-timer
2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures
Metering system
TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor
Nikon D3500 Specifications Metering method
Matrix metering: 3D color matrix metering II Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame Spot metering: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Range
(ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
Exposure meter coupling
CPU
Nikon D3500 Specifications Mode
Auto modes (auto; auto, flash off); programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M); scene modes (portrait; sports; close up; 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
Can be adjusted by –5 to +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
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO 100 to 25600 in steps of 1 EV Auto ISO sensitivity control available
Active D-Lighting
On, off
Autofocus system
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3m/1 ft 8 in. to 9 ft 10 in.)
Nikon D3500 SpecificationsDetection range
–1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
Lens servo
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
11 Can be selected from 11 focus points
AF-area mode
Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points)
Focus lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Built-in flash
Auto, portrait, close up, night portrait, super vivid, pop, photo illustration, toy camera effect: Auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M: Manual pop-up with button release
Guide number
Approx. 7/22, 8/26 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
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
Nikon D3500 SpecificationsMode
Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off
Flash compensation
Can be adjusted by -3 to +1 EV in steps of 1/3 EV in P, S, A, M, and scene modes
Flash-ready indicatorLights 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)
i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, Color Information Communication, AF-assist for multi-area AF
Sync terminal
AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately)
White balance
Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine-tuning
Lens servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) Manual focus (MF)
AF-area mode
Face-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject-tracking AF
Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Nikon D3500 SpecificationsAutomatic scene selection
Available in auto and auto, flash off modes
Metering system
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Metering mode
Matrix
Frame size (pixels) and frame rate
1920 x 1080; 60p (progressive), 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p 1280 x 720; 60p, 50p 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
File format
MOV
Video compression
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format
Linear PCM
Audio recording device
Built-in monaural microphone; sensitivity adjustable
ISO sensitivity
ISO 100 to 25600
Monitor size
7.5 -cm ( 3 –in.) diagonal
Monitor type
TFT LCD with 170 ° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
Monitor resolution
Approx. 921 k-dot (VGA)
Playback
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, playback face zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, auto image rotation, picture rating, and image comment (up to 36 characters)
USB connector
Hi-Speed USB with Micro-USB connector; connection to built-in USB port is recommended
HDMI output connector
Type C HDMI connector
Communication protocols
Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1
Operating frequency
Bluetooth: 2402 to 2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402 to 2480 MHz
Maximum output power
1.2 dBm (EIRP)
Range (line of sight)
Approximately 10 m (32 ft) without interference; range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles
Battery
One EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion battery
AC adapter
EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5A power connector (available separately)
Tripod socket
1/4–in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 124 x 97 x 69.5 mm ( 4.9 x 3.9 x 2.8 in.)
Weight
Approx. 415 g ( 14.7 oz ) with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 365 g/12.9 oz (camera body only)
Operating environment
Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (+32 °F to 104 °F) Humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied accessories
AN-DC3 Strap, DK-25 Rubber Eyecup (comes attached to camera), BF-1B Body Cap, EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (with terminal cover), MH-24 Battery Charger (plug adapter supplied in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale)
**Unless otherwise stated, all measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards or guidelines. All figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery. The sample images displayed on the camera and the images and illustrations in the manual are for expository purposes only. Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in these specifications at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that these specifications may contain.
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