David Busch's Nikon D3500 Guide to Digital SLR Photography

Introduction

Despite its impressive feature list, the D3500 retains the ease of use that smooths the transition for those new to digital photography. For those just dipping their toes into the digital pond, the experience is warm and inviting. It has an all-new sensor (compared to the one found in its predecessor, the D3400) and a long list of features. The Nikon D3500 isn’t a point-and-shoot camera (although you can activate its automatic features and use it like one). It’s a tool for the most serious photography enthusiast.

Once you’ve confirmed that you made a wise purchase decision, the question comes up, how do I use this thing? All those cool features can be mind-numbing to learn, if all you have as a guide is the manual furnished with ...