Features

01 The retracting 18-55mm AF-P lens is compact, smooth and silent, and it’s pretty sharp too

02 The D3500 has a larger grip than the older D3400 and handles well for a small camera

03 With a Guide Number of just 7m at ISO100, the pop-up flash is best kept for emergencies only

04 The rear screen is fixed and not touch-sensitive, but it’s sharp and clear and has a great information display

05 The control layout on the back gives plenty of thumb space when holding the camera

06 The main mode dial and the control dial alongside both have a firm, positive feel and work well

07 The switch around the mode dial activates the D3500’s Live View, where the autofocus is surprisingly fast