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"this is a brilliant camera for the beginner or for the program set at first when you open the box it doesn’t look as if you’ve got much in there but this is a very different camera to the oldest dials"

"really good dslr camera"

"an excellent camera to start with"

"great camera as i'm only at the beginning of my journey with photography it seems to be a good choice"

"the camera is more compact than our other camera with an amazing picture quality it is also easy to learn the different functions that the camera has on it"

"is really nice and light and great photos"

"fantastic camera"

"very happy"

"i received this nikon camera and it looked very professional i was hoping it would been idea for photography but the zoom lense didnt work and i couldn't take photos in clubs i was hoping it would taken photos only inside by the look of it its a shame as it looked nice"

"in terms of weight and handling the camera is light and easy to carry"

"great pictures you can blow up with lots of details"

"just bought this camera a few days ago and i am more than pleased with it"

"a very good camera very well made and so easy to use great for the purpose what i got it ie going to oz"

"really love this camera very easy to use and assemble"

"this a a beautifully light camera making it a joy to carry around for a day’s shooting"

"verry good for begginers and a verry food quality didnt even expected at such a good camera for this price"

"i have found it to be absolutely brilliant"

"this is an absolutely incredible camera with amazing picture quality however"

"the digital world has brought us the ability to take amazing photos much more simply faster and with editing on my ipad i’m very pleased"

"the digital world has brought us the ability to take amazing photos much more simply faster and with editing on my ipad i’m very pleased"

"superb camera"

"lovely little camera lightweight lots of features takes great photos paired to my phone and every shot is almost instantly received on the phone ready to be emailed etc"

"other than that it has been great experience so far"

"amazing quality highly recommend!"

"would highly recommend"

"the auto focus system is excellent but for me the best thing about the camera is the menu system and on screen guides"

"i am still learning the basics but have some lovely photos from a recent trip abroad"

"the only downfall i believe is the battery life"

"the best camera at this price point and any price point up to £600 imo"

"a lot to get to grips with but you soon start taking very pleasing photographs"

"there are plenty of utube videos explaining set up etc and an online manual which you can download from the nikon site"

"for an entry level dslr camera the d3500 is excellent"

"it's a huge bonus to have the option to shoot some nice hd video too although the camera does limit this to a 10 minute stretches before needing to restart recording and with no option for an external mic the sound quality is really not great that said the main focus of any dslr is obviously to take clean professional still images and if you're looking for an improvement on your phone's built in camera without spending thousands this is definitely the best option out there right now"

"having said that this camera although very light feels extremely well made and was an absolute bargain"

"i have been impressed with the photo quality and it has some great built in help for those learning"

"great quality camera excellent for beginners and more experienced photographers at a good price"

"very good camera especially for begginers great price has warranty full box got it in 2 days with standard shipping"

"a great performer"

"even used it at my cousin's wedding and the photos were beautiful"

"great images and feels well made"

"the kit lens of 18 55 works very nicely and can be used to create good long exposure shots as shown above"

"i am new to dslr photography but have been extremely happy with this purchase"

"the digital world has brought us the ability to take amazing photos much more simply faster and with editing on my ipad i’m very pleased"

"i also used it to take a close up of a beetle and it has blown up perfectly crisp and clear even when just the beetle has been blown up to a4 size after cropping"

"blown away by the quality and value of this camera"

"always wanted a better camera as the last one was ok but not as many features as this easy to use for point and click but now trying out the other settings that can change the image good fun experimenting with the settings had done research and this seemed best value in some cases better than second hand ones"

"great camera as i'm only at the beginning of my journey with photography it seems to be a good choice"

"wanted a back up camera to my primary dslr and this does the job well lightweight and good picture quality decent low light performance"

"has produced some lovely pictures"

"i especially love the close up feature the image quality from that is great"

"as a returning budding photographer i was a little daunted by moving from my pentax 80s camera to this nikon d3500 i found it so simple and easy to use even the manual mode options which i enjoy setting and experimenting with"

"this a a beautifully light camera making it a joy to carry around for a day’s shooting"

"simple for beginners but with enough features to grow with your abilities"

"excellent image quality and a super light piece of kit"

"google kenrockwell and see his review of this awesome camera from my perspective new processor easy to use almost pocket sizzled simple controls stupid design flaws designed out compatible with nikon lenses sometimes it’s prices so out it on your amazon basket with the crazy small vr lens kit and wait until it hits offer then buy!"

"this camera takes amazing pictures"

"wanted a back up camera to my primary dslr and this does the job well lightweight and good picture quality decent low light performance"

"the vr lens that comes with it is crisp great for scenery and landscapes aswell as portrait photography aswell as being a very capable macro lens aswell"

"videos were excellent although the microphone is basic"

"it is at the budget end of the market but has a great 24mp sensor and most of the bells and whistles a beginner to serious photography will need"

"the photos are very clear and good quality you have a lot of different modes to shoot in and also a chance to play around in the manual mode which lets you learn more about different aspects of the camera"

"great price takes good pics"

"it has a very solid construction and the body design makes it easy to grip and hold"

"i would also recommend that if you’re going to do landscape photography to buy a wide angle nikon lens which is the af dx type"

"the vr lens that comes with it is crisp great for scenery and landscapes aswell as portrait photography aswell as being a very capable macro lens aswell"

"a perfect gift option for anyone looking to get into photography but without the certainty of full on commitment"

"an outstanding performer"

"i'm glad i purchased this plus with black friday deals bonus!"

"for me it's near enough perfect"

"the various shooting effects included are lovely and easy to get to know"

"fast shutter speeds and incredible poster worthy quality to name but a few"

"i also bought along a camera bag which fits perfectly!"

"blown away by the quality and value of this camera"

"good overall"

"some of the bigger lenses used with this model weigh a good bit more!"

"got this a few days ago very fast delivery and very well packed great product just need to get out and use it now to put it through its paces"

"every single time i pick up my nikon im inspired to take the best possible pictures i can"

"i went online"

"google kenrockwell and see his review of this awesome camera from my perspective new processor easy to use almost pocket sizzled simple controls stupid design flaws designed out compatible with nikon lenses sometimes it’s prices so out it on your amazon basket with the crazy small vr lens kit and wait until it hits offer then buy!"

"always been a nikon user and will continue!"

"the camera is easy to use but there is lots to learn my old om2 seemed more straightforward but i shall enjoy the ride"

"would recommend"

"99 are a great option a small tripod and an extra battery are pretty much a must buy too"

"a perfect gift option for anyone looking to get into photography but without the certainty of full on commitment"

"it's probably your best choice if you are just starting into photography and want to travel around since it's lightweight and very decent battery life however there is one or two things to mention"

"google kenrockwell and see his review of this awesome camera from my perspective new processor easy to use almost pocket sizzled simple controls stupid design flaws designed out compatible with nikon lenses sometimes it’s prices so out it on your amazon basket with the crazy small vr lens kit and wait until it hits offer then buy!"

"everything explained quite well"

"crisp professional images are not a problem for the d3500 and settings are easy again when compared to other dslr's to get used to"

"feels really robust and capable of delivering fabu ous images"

"i brought this for my daughter as she likes photography & this was the camera she wanted & is over the moon with it"

"i own the d3400 and bought this for my bonus daughter she absolutely loves it"

"i received this nikon camera and it looked very professional i was hoping it would been idea for photography but the zoom lense didnt work and i couldn't take photos in clubs i was hoping it would taken photos only inside by the look of it its a shame as it looked nice"

"we bought this camera for product photography"

"the camera is easy to use but there is lots to learn my old om2 seemed more straightforward but i shall enjoy the ride"

"i needed a lighter more compact camera and this model fits the bill perfectly"

"having done a lot of research this is recommended as a good all round camera for both absolute beginners and slightly more experienced photographers"

"i have been using dslr for many years and i would recommend this camera to anyone who wants to learn about dslr's mechanics lenses manual mode etc"

"whether you think you're going to use these features at the time of reading this just bear in mind that you may want them in the future"

"it really is that simple"

"my daughter absolutely loves it so chuffed especially as was on offer"

"the camera is not too bulky it’s relatively light weight very grippable and when do you start to get used to it it’s a lovely smooth camera to use"

"very good camera especially for begginers great price has warranty full box got it in 2 days with standard shipping"

"even without burst it focuses and takes shots so fast!"

"it has a very solid construction and the body design makes it easy to grip and hold"

"for my purpose i need more controls that can be easily accessed and two scrollable wheels"

"the battery life is also very good and i’ve found no need to buy a spare yet"

"but what the remote shutter release does allow you to do is get crisp images of the stars without shaking the camera when you press the shutter button"

"i would also recommend that if you’re going to do landscape photography to buy a wide angle nikon lens which is the af dx type"

"light weight and a bargain in the sale"

"great for a beginner"

"great quality camera excellent for beginners and more experienced photographers at a good price"

"great pictures so far from this easy to use camera"

"i own the d3400 and bought this for my bonus daughter she absolutely loves it"

"having said that this camera although very light feels extremely well made and was an absolute bargain"

"having said that this camera although very light feels extremely well made and was an absolute bargain"

"all in all i am very very happy with this "

"the snapbridge app leaves something to be desired but the camera is perfect!"

"very pleased with the camera"

"promised myself a really nice camera to continue my photo work "

"great beginner dslr but not for me"

"having done a lot of research this is recommended as a good all round camera for both absolute beginners and slightly more experienced photographers"

"and accessories have been easy to source"

"cant say which device is to blame and it soon starts working again"

"9 10 very highly recommended"

"it's a huge bonus to have the option to shoot some nice hd video too although the camera does limit this to a 10 minute stretches before needing to restart recording and with no option for an external mic the sound quality is really not great that said the main focus of any dslr is obviously to take clean professional still images and if you're looking for an improvement on your phone's built in camera without spending thousands this is definitely the best option out there right now"

"good for beginners easy to use"

"the kit lens of 18 55 works very nicely and can be used to create good long exposure shots as shown above"

"it's probably your best choice if you are just starting into photography and want to travel around since it's lightweight and very decent battery life however there is one or two things to mention"

"personally i had yet to explore fully all the modes available they are all there if needed together with an on screen help note description of the chosen mode"

"perfect for beginners worked better than expected!"

"love this camera!"

"only thing i'd say is save up for a better lense but for a beginner it will do the job well"

"great images and feels well made"

"hope this helped!"

"it's really handy and takes great pictures"

"great value good camera"

"lightweight and presented a simple relative to other higher end dslr's interface"

"awesome camera for a first time user with a great battery life"

"this 'entry level' dslr from nikon is a great buy from basic 'point & shooters' to a keen amateur looking to move up the scale a bit"

"the price of the d3500 makes the risk far easier to take having a great little kit lens included is a big plus too although as with any camera i always recommend to purchase an extra lens or two if funds allow"

"the camera comes with a decent mid range lens a strap a battery also a lens cap"

"i do a lot of walking and have lugged about heavy professional nikon full frame dslr's"

"absolutely in love with it!"

"great product great price great service"

"only thing i'd say is save up for a better lense but for a beginner it will do the job well"

"the picture quality easily matches that of my 'professional' cameras"

"it's a great starter camera"

"price is unbeatable and you can even try more advanced compositions by buying different lenses"

"it's a huge bonus to have the option to shoot some nice hd video too although the camera does limit this to a 10 minute stretches before needing to restart recording and with no option for an external mic the sound quality is really not great that said the main focus of any dslr is obviously to take clean professional still images and if you're looking for an improvement on your phone's built in camera without spending thousands this is definitely the best option out there right now"

"price is unbeatable and you can even try more advanced compositions by buying different lenses"

"i'm new to dslr cameras and photography in general however using this camera has been very easy and have picked up the different settings and features quickly"

"a lot to get to grips with but you soon start taking very pleasing photographs"

"if you leave the camera on the ‘a’ setting which is for automatic it lets the camera do the work and allows you to be creative and frame the shots that you want"

"easy to figure out without reading a manual but the instruction leaflet is easy to follow"

"buying a few spare batteries and a usb charger off amazon or ebay is essential so that you have enough power when out and about especially when using the in built or shoe mounted flash"

"my wife runs her own business and uses this for the stock images"

"i received this nikon camera and it looked very professional i was hoping it would been idea for photography but the zoom lense didnt work and i couldn't take photos in clubs i was hoping it would taken photos only inside by the look of it its a shame as it looked nice"

"crisp professional images are not a problem for the d3500 and settings are easy again when compared to other dslr's to get used to"

"i am a complete novice when it comes to photography"

"bluetooth makes it easy to transfer pictures too"

"great for the price"

"got this camera 4 months ago and thought it was wonderful"

"love this new camera"

"a very good camera very well made and so easy to use great for the purpose what i got it ie going to oz"

"the setting are easy to configure and with the snapbridge app it's easier than ever to transfer photos to your phone for your instagram or other social media outlets"

"some of the bigger lenses used with this model weigh a good bit more!"

"it's a huge bonus to have the option to shoot some nice hd video too although the camera does limit this to a 10 minute stretches before needing to restart recording and with no option for an external mic the sound quality is really not great that said the main focus of any dslr is obviously to take clean professional still images and if you're looking for an improvement on your phone's built in camera without spending thousands this is definitely the best option out there right now"

"i’m so happy with my purchase definitely one of the best if not the best entry level dslrs on the market at the moment"

"very good quality"

"the live view function is a simple lever push allowing the user to actually see what is being taken"

"the auto focus system is excellent but for me the best thing about the camera is the menu system and on screen guides"

"verry good for begginers and a verry food quality didnt even expected at such a good camera for this price"

"got this a few days ago very fast delivery and very well packed great product just need to get out and use it now to put it through its paces"

"easy setup and simple to use"

"as much of the creativity relies on the lens attached to the camera focus depth of field filters and so on it is possible to let the camera work out the necessary iso aperture and shutter speed although of course the aperture may have to be tweaked manually to create the right background for the object in focus"

"all in all i'm extremely happy with this camera"

"i am still learning the basics but have some lovely photos from a recent trip abroad"

"there are plenty of utube videos explaining set up etc and an online manual which you can download from the nikon site"

"bought for a family member he's completely happy and loves this camera"

"great quality!"

"love the camera"

"i especially love the close up feature the image quality from that is great"

"at present i am operating the camera on auto but with a bit of a learning curve i hope to progress on to the more fancy stuff"

"verry good for begginers and a verry food quality didnt even expected at such a good camera for this price"

"the kit lens is good battery life is excellent all in all i am delighted with this camera"

"just have a look at the photos attached and decide for yourself"

"lightweight and presented a simple relative to other higher end dslr's interface"

"perfect for beginners worked better than expected!"

"it is at the budget end of the market but has a great 24mp sensor and most of the bells and whistles a beginner to serious photography will need"

"perfect for new starters this camera was also highly recommended by which"

"i am a complete novice when it comes to photography"

"heck of an eazy to use plenty of settnings to tinker with the aperture plenty of tutorials took for a maiden ride to açores worth ewery penny perfect for beginners with dslr even for semi professionals"

"excellent quality of camera and image for the money"

"always wanted a better camera as the last one was ok but not as many features as this easy to use for point and click but now trying out the other settings that can change the image good fun experimenting with the settings had done research and this seemed best value in some cases better than second hand ones"

"for my purpose i need more controls that can be easily accessed and two scrollable wheels"

"also check out my instagram: giannimura_photography for more photos from this camera"

"you can take your time getting to grips with the manual modes and develop your skills at your own pace"

"ive wanted one for years"

"the photos it produces are gorgeous and it is super easy to get used to"

"amazing product i would recommend"

"there was a fanfold instruction sheet which has limited information but you are best advised to go online onto the nick on the website and download the manual in pdf format and read up"

"always wanted a better camera as the last one was ok but not as many features as this easy to use for point and click but now trying out the other settings that can change the image good fun experimenting with the settings had done research and this seemed best value in some cases better than second hand ones"

"and it’s little and super light 🤩"

"light weight and a bargain in the sale"

"excellent for beginners"

"bought for a family member he's completely happy and loves this camera"

"great pictures you can blow up with lots of details"

"excellent camera very well made and excellent value for money"

"very easy to use great pictures for the price"

"great camera for a beginner"

"really good bought for my 6 year old granddaughter as her first digital camera"

"very pleased with price and quality takes lovely photo s"

"for me the picture quality was fine"

"really nice and neat"

"good quality for the price"

"good camera fit for purpose solid and stable"

"brought for a gift for my sister with learning needs she is very happy with it"

"my daughter is pleased with it though"

"excellent camera very well made and excellent value for money"

"very easy to use"

"fantastic camera for the money slip it in a pocket take it anywhere a good buy"

"i bought this as a backup to my dslr and my google pixel phone both of which take brilliant pictures"

"he was chuffed to bits to have his own grown up camera and in red too his favourite colour "

"brilliant cameras my children love them"

"very easy to use picture quality excellent"

"excellent little camera"

"brought it for my 11 year old granddaughter who loves it picture is brilliant"

"but great product overall great size"

"amazing camra for the price lighter than i expected but great to carry around in yar pocket"

"the zoom seems quite good"

"it has loads of features and is incredibly easy to use and to transfer pictures from sd card to my laptop"

"bought it for my granddaughter's birthday today she absolutely loved it"

"if you just want to take quick photo's for social media or family updates this is so lightweight and convenient it saves all the worry of dropping my expensive phone 😂"

"as a backup it works reasonably well and you get what you pay for"

"the instructions were comprehensive and easy to follow and recharging is reasonably quick"

"great value for the price"

"i wanted an inexpensive camera that gave reasonable quality pics and i just that"

"2 batteries is very helpful for all day long shooting"

"great little camera easy to use for me love to take pics of my family good value for money thank you s bramley"

"with a short focal length it will be fine in bright light with sufficient depth of focus"

"it takes a good picture for it's size"

"good product and good service"

"we ordered this initially as a xmas present but then decided to give it to our grandson who will be 7 on his next birthday in march"

"ideal present for a youngster wanting to have their own first "proper" camera"

"i am a satisfied customer who would recommend this camera to anyone either as a first time camera or just for a small easy to tote camera for walking trips etc"

"it is small and neat and does exactly what is described"

"if the camera is as good as it states then we'll have one happy grandchild"

"quite great this camera thought"

"such a nice looking and easy to use camera with features you would expect on camera of higher price"

"she loves her new gadget"

"however when i down loaded the contents onto the laptop again a fairly easy process after loading disc the sound was there so she was thrilled by that"

"such a nice looking and easy to use camera with features you would expect on camera of higher price"

"and great communication from the seller"

"the child was delighted with the camera and found it easy to use after a few instructions"

"even recommended for a child as it quite sturdy"

"my granddaughter loves her camera she using it for school work and loves taken photos"

"even recommended for a child as it quite sturdy"

"nice compact camera ideal for going out on a night time when you don't want a bulky camera"

"however when i down loaded the contents onto the laptop again a fairly easy process after loading disc the sound was there so she was thrilled by that"

"but for a kid or someone who just wants quick bar b que family photos this works just fine"

"the picture quality of this camera makes it unusable definitely not the pixel rate stated every picture is so blurred it is almost impossible to see what it actually in the picture"

"very small but efficient"

"arrived today took a few test photos and plugged into my pc to transfer them"

"^ year old grandson has had some beautiful photos with it"

"it has loads of features and is incredibly easy to use and to transfer pictures from sd card to my laptop"

"excellent camera very well made and excellent value for money"

"arrived today took a few test photos and plugged into my pc to transfer them"

"i liked the spare battery which i charged up ready for her as i knew she would take lots of photos at first"

"good quality easy to use and good pictures oh and small enough to fit into my jacket pocket which my main massive camera will not do "

"brought this for my grandson he was really happy with the camera"

"for the cost it is perfectly adequate for a beginner though i did buy a memory card in addition"

"good camera fit for purpose solid and stable"

"good product and good service"

"the photos that came back were of reasonable quality generally and some were very good"

"perfect for a first camera for a child early teenager"

"i am a satisfied customer who would recommend this camera to anyone either as a first time camera or just for a small easy to tote camera for walking trips etc"

"the camera also has an anti shake device to give sharper pictures but with younger children this is not always effective"

"if you want a professional camera not sure why you're even looking at this one"

"very easy to use granddaughter loved it"

"great for kids she's turned 6 and she loves it snapping everything"

"needs memory chip to be brought separate got her 16gb holds thousands of photos"

"she loves to take it on walks with us"

"it was for my 8 yo nephew and it worked perfectly!"

"bought for my 7 year old as a first camera and it's great"

"only slight niggle is a non adjustable wrist strap but that's no hardship"

"perfect for the price"

"perfect little size for her to take photos on and clear image on pictures let’s her review what she has taken"

"my niece loves it!"

"fantastic camera for the money slip it in a pocket take it anywhere a good buy"

"but for a kid or someone who just wants quick bar b que family photos this works just fine"

"the picture is clear enough and it has more functions then smartphone"

"great for tiro"

"learn to hold the camera steady and take loads of photos"

"yes he likes it as its a camera but wish i had waited and spent an extra tenner and the quality of photos be better"

"nice little camera"

"perfect for the cause!"

"perfect little size for her to take photos on and clear image on pictures let’s her review what she has taken"

"this little camera is great"

"just perfect"

"good little camera for youngsters first camera but don't expect too much from it"

"daughters first camera and she loves it very compact so easy to carry around"

"battery life is good"

"perfect for children"

"grandson aged 10 loves it"

"this thing is pants"

"great way to enthuse children to take proper pictures!"

"childs first camera and it's great for this purpose"

"if you just want to take quick photo's for social media or family updates this is so lightweight and convenient it saves all the worry of dropping my expensive phone 😂"

"can anybody help please thank you "

"as a backup it works reasonably well and you get what you pay for"

"bought as a gift for my daughter's 10th birthday"

"however when i down loaded the contents onto the laptop again a fairly easy process after loading disc the sound was there so she was thrilled by that"

"brilliant cameras my children love them"

"grandsons first camera he loves it"

"as a first basic camera that has many extras this is exceptional"

"picture quality not top notch but absolutely fine for a child"

"bought it for my granddaughter's birthday today she absolutely loved it"

"yes he likes it as its a camera but wish i had waited and spent an extra tenner and the quality of photos be better"

"very pleased with price and quality takes lovely photo s"

"and i'm totally fine with it"

"the instructions were comprehensive and easy to follow and recharging is reasonably quick"

"good for money"

"as good as grandad's light and easy to handle "

"the picture quality of this camera makes it unusable definitely not the pixel rate stated every picture is so blurred it is almost impossible to see what it actually in the picture"

"robust simple to use"

"and it is even described as good for seniors"

"it's a very small and light weight camera"

"needs memory chip to be brought separate got her 16gb holds thousands of photos"

"learn to hold the camera steady and take loads of photos"

"my 10 year old found it easy to use and we had loads of pics i didn’t no she’d taken"

"this is a great first camera"