{
  "id": 3310925,
  "title": "The 12 best Nikon DSLR cameras ever – class cameras that last",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/the-12-best-nikon-dslr-cameras-ever-class-cameras-that-last",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T17:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/buying-advice/the-12-best-nikon-dslr-cameras-ever/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nikon D3500, introduced in 2018, is an ideal choice for novice photographers seeking a DSLR camera. Priced around $200 - $220 body-only, this camera offers a 24.2MP APS-C sensor, 11-point autofocus system, and continuous shooting at 5 frames per second. Its weather-sealing is limited to lens-based VR reduction, allowing it to handle dim lighting conditions well with an ISO range of 100-25,600. Additionally, its user-friendly design and guided modes make it a reliable option for beginners in the field of photography.",
  "summary": "We run through the best Nikon DSLRs of all time, from modern-day marvels to the early classics, and help you find the right Nikon DSLR for you. The post The 12 best Nikon DSLR cameras ever – class cameras that last appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
  "key_points": [
    "Nikon D3500 introduced in 2018, ideal for beginners",
    "24.2MP APS-C sensor, 11-point autofocus system",
    "ISO range 100-25,600, continuous shooting at 5fps"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}