DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual For Your Safety Notices The Camera Body Quick Start Guide “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j) Recording Movies Viewing Photographs Deleting Unwanted Photographs Camera Menus Connecting to Smart Devices with SnapBridge Caring for the Camera Troubleshooting Specifications • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (0 3).
D3500 Model Name: N1718 Camera Manuals The following manuals are available for your Nikon camera: ❚❚ The User’s Manual The User’s Manual (this manual) describes basic shooting and playback. ❚❚ Online Manuals More detailed instructions are available on the Nikon website. • To download manuals in pdf format, visit the Nikon Download Center. http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/ products/471/D3500.html nikon download center D3500 • To view manuals online in html format, visit: http://onlinemanual.
For Your Safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury. WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in death or severe injury.
• Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns, or frostbite. CAUTION • Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources. Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could cause fire.
• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging EN-EL14a rechargeable batteries if they do not charge in the specified period of time. Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire. • When batteries are no longer needed, insulate the terminals with tape. Overheating, rupture, or fire may result should metal objects come into contact with the terminals.
Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS— SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited. • Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company.
D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.
Bluetooth This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is not required for export to countries other than the following, which as of this writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change). The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions.
FCC/ISED RF Exposure Statement The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
The Camera Body 4 3 2 1 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 13 12 Power switch Shutter-release button E/N button Movie-record button Live view switch Mode dial Built-in flash Microphone (monaural) Mounting mark 11 10 11 12 13 14 Lens release button Mirror Lens mount CPU contacts AF-assist illuminator Self-timer lamp Red-eye reduction lamp 15 Body cap 16 25 17 18 24 23 22 21 19 20 26 16 Accessory shoe (for optional flash units) 17 Command dial 18 A/L button 19 R (information) button 20 Conn
28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 27 44 45 46 43 39 38 42 41 40 27 Rubber eyecup (comes attached to camera) 28 Viewfinder eyepiece 29 Diopter adjustment control 30 K button 31 G button 32 P button 33 J (OK) button 34 Multi selector 35 s/E button 36 Memory card slot cover 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Memory card access lamp Battery-chamber cover latch Battery-chamber cover O button W/Q button X button Tripod socket Monitor Battery latch Power connector cover for optional power connector A The Multi S
A g Mode When the mode dial is rotated to g, you can shoot, view, retouch, and delete photographs and set up the camera using a convenient on-screen guide. See the online camera manual for more information.
Quick Start Guide Attach the Camera Strap A strap is supplied with the camera; additional straps are available separately. Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets. Charge the Battery In some countries or regions, charger may be supplied with adapter connected. The CHARGE lamp will flash while the battery charges.
Insert the Battery and a Memory Card Attach a Lens Mounting mark (camera) Mounting mark (lens) Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place. A Removing Lenses To remove the lens, turn the camera off and press and hold the lens-release button on the front of the camera while rotating the lens in the direction opposite that shown above.
A Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Before using the camera, unlock and extend the lens. Keeping the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q), rotate the zoom ring as shown (w). Retractable lens barrel button Pictures cannot be taken when the lens is retracted; if an error message is displayed as a result of the camera having been turned on with the lens retracted, rotate the zoom ring until the message is no longer displayed. Camera Setup 1 Turn the camera on.
Focus the Viewfinder After removing the lens cap, rotate the diopter adjustment control until the focus points are in sharp focus. When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye. Viewfinder not in focus Viewfinder in focus “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j) 1 Rotate the mode dial to i or j. 2 Frame the photograph. 3 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.
Recording Movies 1 Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Live view switch 2 3 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. Press the movie-record button to start recording. Movie-record button A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Time remaining Recording indicator 4 5 18 Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Rotate the live view switch to exit live view.
Viewing Photographs Pressing K displays a picture in the monitor. Movies are indicated by a 1 icon. Press J to start playback. K button Deleting Unwanted Photographs Note that photographs cannot be recovered once deleted. • Press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press the O button again to delete the image and return to playback. • To exit without deleting the picture, press K.
Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. Tabs Choose from the following menus: N Retouch D Playback C Shooting m Recent Settings B Setup Slider shows position in current menu. Current settings are shown by icons. Menu options Options in current menu. Help icon If the help icon is displayed, you can press the W (Q) button to view help for the currently selected item.
Readying the Smart Device Before connecting, ready your smart device by installing the SnapBridge app and enabling Bluetooth. Search for “snapbridge” on the Apple App Store® (iOS) or Google Play™ (Android™) and install the SnapBridge app. 1 Information on supported operating systems is available from the download site. This camera is not compatible with the SnapBridge 360/170 app. 2 Enable Bluetooth on the smart device.
Caring for the Camera ❚❚ Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, turn the camera off and remove the battery. Do not store in locations that: • are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60% • are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios • are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below –10 °C (14 °F) ❚❚ Cleaning Camera Body Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Specifications ❚❚ 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.
Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Magnification Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Focusing screen Reflex mirror Lens aperture Lens Autofocus support Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Release Release mode Frame advance rate Self-timer 24 Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical Approx. 0.85× (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1) 18 mm (–1.0 m–1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens) –1.7 – +0.
Exposure Metering mode Metering method Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) Exposure meter coupling Mode TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor • 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.
Focus Autofocus Detection range Lens servo Focus point AF-area mode Focus lock Flash Built-in flash Guide Number Flash control Flash mode Flash compensation 26 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.
Flash 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 i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, System (CLS) Color Information Communication, AF-assist for multiarea AF Sync terminal AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately) White balance White balance Live view Lens servo AF-area mode Autofocus
Movie File format Video compression Audio recording format Audio recording device ISO sensitivity Monitor Monitor Playback Playback Interface USB HDMI output 28 MOV H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Linear PCM Built-in monaural microphone; sensitivity adjustable ISO 100 – 25600 7.5-cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot (VGA) TFT LCD with 170 ° viewing angle, approx.
Bluetooth Communication protocols Operating frequency Maximum output power Range (line of sight) Power source Battery AC adapter Tripod socket Tripod socket Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 • Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz • Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz 1.
❚❚ MH-24 Battery Charger Rated input Rated output Supported batteries Charging time AC 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A maximum DC 8.4 V/0.9 A Nikon EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion batteries 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.
❚❚ Lenses This section provides lens specifications for purchasers of lens kits. Note that some of the lenses below may not be available in all countries or regions. AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR Lenses Type Focal length Maximum aperture Lens construction Angle of view Focal length scale Distance information Zoom Focusing Type G AF-P DX lens with built-in CPU and F mount 18 – 55 mm f/3.5 – 5.
AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–6.3G ED VR and AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–6.3G ED Lenses Type Focal length Maximum aperture Lens construction Angle of view Focal length scale Distance information Zoom Focusing Vibration reduction (AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–6.3G ED VR only) Minimum focus distance Diaphragm blades Diaphragm Aperture range Metering Filter-attachment size Dimensions Weight 32 Type G AF-P DX lens with built-in CPU and F mount 70 – 300 mm f/4.5 – 6.
• 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.
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