The Nikon D3500 Kit 18-55 mm camera body is under €500 at MB Tech, a reduction of around 14% on the price usually observed. It is currently one of our best value for money for small budgets.
Nikon, historic manufacturer in the world of reflex cameras, launches the D3500, the logical successor to the D3400. Located at the entry level, the D3500 targets neophytes wishing to switch from smartphones to a “real” easy-to-access camera.
Nikon D3500
Introductory price €549
- Getting started
- Reactivity
- Image quality
- Video
Nikon offers the D3500 to those who have the desire to part with their smartphone to improve their photographs. This model manages to produce good quality images. Very responsive, the device has an ergonomics that takes its inspiration from its elders and is positioned as a smooth gateway into the world of reflex cameras or photography in a more general way. However, the lack of customization and entry-level choices will quickly show their limits for those who want to go further.
Strong points
- Build quality.
- Image quality.
- Very good responsiveness.
- Guide mode for beginners.
- Built-in flash.
- Connection with SnapBridge.
Weak points
- Screen neither swivel nor touch.
- USB-C missing.
- Lack of detail in video.
- No microphone jack and mono sound on video.
- Limited video mode.
- Unable to customize orders.
- Lacks important controls and shortcuts for some photographers.
- Limited buffer memory.
Alternatively
Nikon D5600
- Getting started
- Reactivity
- Image quality
- Video
The Nikon D5600 is an effective consumer SLR that benefits from undeniable advantages, such as its beautiful, adjustable touch screen, its responsiveness and its image quality. Still, it doesn’t add anything compared to the D5500, apart from Snapbridge, which isn’t really essential. You might as well buy the latter, whose performance is identical and the price lower.