Nikon
Nikon D3500 + AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR DX lens + AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G VR ED DX lens
Versatile Camera Kit
Compact, easy to use, and versatile are all traits of the Nikon D3500, which is designed to be as flexible and intuitive as possible, while still offering the imaging capabilities you expect from a DSLR. Utilizing a DX-format 24.2MP CMOS sensor and EXPEED 4 image processor, the D3500 provides a native sensitivity range from ISO 100-25600 to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions, and the sensor and processor combination also provides a 5 fps continuous shooting rate as well as Full HD 1080p video recording at 60 fps. The sensor's design also omits an optical low-pass filter in order to achieve greater sharpness and resolution from both photos and videos.
Complementing the imaging capabilities, the D3500 also features SnapBridge, which utilizes Bluetooth connectivity, for wireless sharing of images to your mobile device, including automatic sharing of 2MP images between the camera and your mobile device. The lightweight camera body incorporates a 3.0" 921k-dot LCD screen for live view monitoring and image review and, catering to first-time DSLR owners, the D3500 also features a helpful Guide Mode to aid in achieving specific photographic looks or techniques, such as how to produce shallow depth of field imagery in a helpful, step-by-step manner. Ten different Special Effects are also available in-camera to creatively refine the look of both stills and movies.
Included with the D3500 camera body is the AF-P NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR DX Lens; a general-purpose DX format zoom lens featuring a zoom range of 18-55mm, equivalent to 27-82.5mm with a 35mm format, which makes it useful in a wide variety of shooting conditions. A pulse stepping motor ensures autofocusing is quick and silent and Vibration Reduction reduces the appearance of camera shake. A pair of aspherical elements and a Super Integrated Coating work together to reduce ghosting and flare for a crisp, high contrast image throughout the frame.
Also included is the AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR, a telephoto zoom designed for DX-format DSLRs, where it will offer an impressive focal length range of 105-450mm. With a rounded 7-blade diaphragm, out of focus areas feature attractive smooth bokeh. The optical design uses one extra-low dispersion element alongside Super Integrated Coating to capture sharp images with true colour and minimal flare and ghosting. This is complimented by Nikon's Vibration Reduction image stabilisation to compensate for up to 4 shutter speed stops, particularly useful when shooting handheld at longer focal lengths and when working in low-light conditions. The AF-P series of lenses uses a pulse stepping motor AF system for smooth, silent focusing, and this series removes switches from the lens barrel to avoid accidentally changing your settings. Changes can instead be made via the camera menu.