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• Nikon D3500 Digital Camera
• MH-24 Battery Charger
• EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• Supported Standards

Nikon D3500 Digital Camera

Type
	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. 1.5× that of lenses with FX format angle of view

Effective pixels
	Effective pixels	24.2 million

Image sensor
	Image sensor	23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
	Total pixels	24.78 million
	Dust-reduction System	Image Dust Off reference data (Capture NX-D software required)

Storage
	Image size (pixels)	6000 × 4000 (Large: 24.0 M) 4496 × 3000 (Medium: 13.5 M) 2992 × 2000 (Small: 6.0 M)
	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
	Picture Control System	Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat; selected Picture Control can be modified
	Media	SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
	File system	DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, PictBridge

Viewfinder
	Viewfinder	Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
	Frame coverage	Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical
	Magnification	Approx. 0.85 × (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 – +0.5 m–1
	Focusing screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
	Reflex mirror	Quick return
	Lens aperture	Instant return, electronically controlled

Lens
	Autofocus support	Autofocus is available with AF-P and type E and G AF-S lenses.

Shutter
	Type	Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
	Speed	1/4000–30 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

Release
	Release mode	8 (single frame), s (continuous), J (quiet shutter release), E (self-timer)
	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; 1–9 exposures

Exposure
	Metering mode	TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor
	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: 0–20 EV Spot metering: 2–20 EV
	Exposure meter coupling	CPU
	Mode	Auto modes (i auto; j auto, flash off); programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M); scene modes (k portrait; m sports; n close up; o night portrait); special effects modes (% night vision; S super vivid; T pop; U photo illustration; ' toy camera effect; ( miniature effect; 3 selective color; 1 silhouette; 2 high key; 3 low key)
	Exposure compensation	Can be adjusted by –5 – +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV in P, S, A, M, scene, and % modes
	Exposure lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with A (L) button
	ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)	ISO 100–25600 in steps of 1 EV. Auto ISO sensitivity control available
	Active D-Lighting	On, off

Focus
	Autofocus	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 – 3 m/1 ft 8 in. – 9 ft 10 in.)
	Detection range	–1 – +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
	Lens servo	Autofocus (AF): 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	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 A (L) button

Flash
	Built-in flash	i, k, n, o, S, T, U, ': 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)
	Flash 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
	Flash mode	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 – +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV in P, S, A, M, and scene modes
	Flash-ready indicator	Lights 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
	White balance	Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine-tuning

Live view
	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)
	Automatic scene selection	Available in i and j modes

Movie
	Metering	TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
	Metering method	Matrix
	Frame size (pixels) and frame rate	1920 × 1080; 60p (progressive), 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p 1280 × 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 100–25600

Monitor
	Monitor	7.5-cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot (VGA) TFT LCD with 170 ° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment

Playback
	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)

Interface
	USB	Hi-Speed USB with Micro-USB connector; connection to built-in USB port is recommended
	HDMI output	Type C HDMI connector

Bluetooth
	Communication protocols	Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1
	Operating frequency	Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz
	Maximum output power	Bluetooth: 1.2 dBm (EIRP) Bluetooth Low Energy: 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

Power source
	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
	Tripod socket	1/4 in. (ISO 1222)

Dimensions/weight
	Dimensions (W × H × D)	Approx. 124 × 97 × 69.5 mm (4.9 × 3.9 × 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–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
	Humidity	85% or less (no condensation)

• 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 this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.

MH-24 Battery Charger

Rated input	AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A maximum
Rated output	DC 8.4 V/0.9 A
Supported batteries	Nikon EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Charging time	Approx. 1 hour and 50 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains
Operating temperature	0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D)	Approx. 70 × 26 × 97 mm (2.8 × 1.0 × 3.8 in.), excluding plug adapter
Weight	Approx. 96 g (3.4 oz), excluding plug adapter

The symbols on this product represent the following:

m AC, p DC, q Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)

EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Type	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacity	7.2 V/1230 mAh
Operating temperature	0°C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D)	Approx. 38 × 53 × 14 mm (1.5 × 2.1 × 0.6 in.)
Weight	Approx. 49 g (1.7 oz), excluding terminal cover

Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.

Supported Standards

• DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.
• Exif version 2.3: The D3500 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.3, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-compliant printers.
• PictBridge: A standard developed through cooperation with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without first transferring them to a computer.
• HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for multimedia interfaces used in consumer electronics and AV devices capable of transmitting audiovisual data and control signals to HDMI-compliant devices via a single cable connection.