D3400 w/ AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR (Black)

Okay ....this is an entry level DSLR that might not have the highest tech available on the market today but it does a TREMENDOUS job at what it was designed for. Yes.. it has only 11 Auto focus points and doesn't offer things like multiple exposure shooting (for HDR photos) and/or support XQD card formats but this light DX camera is very much capable of taking incredible photos and delivers great image quality, and sharpness. If you're new to photography and are looking for something that will not break your budget don't look any further this camera is everything you need to get better. It doesn't have an overwhelming amount of config options so it gives you a chance to learn the basics without feeling intimidated. I've been shooting portraits with this baby for quite a while now and I'm fairly certain there is no sub-1200 camera there that can compete. Having said that i believe this camera is more for still images than film making. For the latter I'd probably go with Canon as their continuous autofocus is superior to Nikon's. Tip for absolute beginners: Unless you simply want to take snapshots without much composition and lighting don't be discouraged if the photos you took don't have the sort of quality and "pop" as those in magazines or online.. There is usually quite a bit of post processing to be done before that photo becomes truly remarkable. Your 18-55mm kit lens should be just fine for the first few months until you get a hang of your camera and photography basics. After that you can experiment with different focal lengths and lenses. There are quite a few nikkor lenses specifically designed for DX format cameras ( like the 35mm f1.8 ) and a few full frame lenses ( like the 85mm f1.8 ) below 500 bucks that will deliver amazing results. Have fun and remember you can't learn this great art by sitting at home and reading amazon reviews or watching YT videos... grab this fine piece of gear and go play with it. Practice makes perfect... keep on shooting!

EDIT: Snapbridge's functionality was fixed after the latest iOS Update, but it was broken for 2 months between updates. Incredibly frustrating, but I guess Nikon never intended on fixing it themselves. So brace yourselves--it might stop working with the next iOS update. Review updated from 2 out of 5 to 5 out of 5. All right, so the camera itself is 5/5, don't get me wrong. If you're trying to learn how to shoot with an SLR like I was when I bought this a little while ago, it's a great starter camera. There isn't anything I can say about the picture taking ability of this camera that isn't already stated by other reviewers here. HOWEVER, what I see as a key functionality and what sold me the D3400 over the D3300 was Snapbridge--the bluetooth connecting app/functionality that allows you to transfer pictures from the camera to your smartphone. Yeah, that DOES NOT work on iOS right now. Your camera will connect to your phone, but the actual photo transferring is broken. So, it's just enough to tease you that it might work, before totally disappointing you by telling you it failed to connect. For somebody who just got the camera, you might think it's your fault, your phone's fault, or you have a faulty camera that needs to go through the warranty process. Nope, it's just a broken app and Nikon not fixing it. It's been 2 months since Snapbridge stopped working. And while Nikon has been decent enough to acknowledge on the app's download page, they're still selling cameras while their app is broken...and I cannot understand why it hasn't been fixed yet. The only explanation I have is that they aren't putting the resources towards fixing it, which is unacceptable. They're still selling these cameras on what basically comes down to false advertising when it comes to Bluetooth functionality. There are plenty complaints about the app on the app store, but I'm guessing the negative reviews won't make a difference unless it affects actual camera sales. So, I'm doing my part to drop the rating here enough that people might take a glance at Canon cameras whose bluetooth functionalities are still nominal.

I purchased this in 2020 as an "entry-level" DSLR, but four years later, it's still the model I reach for most frequently. It's beginner-friendly but it's also an excellent camera in its own right, and the only other cameras I've purchased since are niche vintage models. My experience with this camera has not influenced me to seek out other DSLR makers or other Nikon models; it's a completely lovely daily-driver. The default lens that comes with it is incredibly versatile, and Nikon (in addition to several other manufacturers) makes many excellent lenses that are suitable for this model. I'm not a professional, and I primarily shoot food, portraits, and landscapes. In case it's useful, my most-often-used lenses for this camera are: - Nikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX Micro ED (VR-II) - NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-P DX VR - Nikon AF S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Fixed lens with AF

A Bit of Background: I upgraded to the D3400 after the auto-focus on my D3300 died and getting my old refurb repaired was likely to cost half of what the new one would. I loved my D3300 as a beginner's camera. I wanted to develop my photography skills, and be able to take a shot at astrophotography without spending too much. For these purposes it worked really well, but when it started to malfunction, I knew I still wasn't ready for something with more settings I probably wouldn't use. This Camera: This camera is very similar to its predecessor, which in my opinion is good, if you liked your D3300. The only real differences I have detected as of yet are as follows (I will update these as I use the camera more): Bluetooth: I really like the Bluetooth. Being able to post my photos to Flickr or Facebook because the camera sends them directly to my phone is pretty satisfying. I read some complaints about the app, SnapBridge, but have not run into any issues myself yet and had no trouble pairing my devices. Different ports to connect to PC: UPDATE, I do not know what the exact difference in ports is, but they are different than the ports on the D3300 and the micro USB cord I used to use to connect my camera to my PC is no longer compatible. (I posted photos of the difference between the ports on the two cameras. The D3400 is the shiny red one.} Not only are the ports different but the camera did not come with any cables that would allow me to connect it to my PC. Also something of note, and this is part of why I gave the D3400 4 stars instead of 5, is that while the camera does come with a battery charger, it does NOT come with a battery or a memory card. Luckily for me, the battery from my D3300 was compatible. If I had ordered this camera without having owned my D3300 previously, I would have been really annoyed at the absence of these. Image Quality: The D3400 does not disappoint when it comes to image quality. If you are upgrading from the D3300 you can expect the same beautiful image quality as you had before. The attached photos were taken with the 18-55mm lens that comes with this package. I love the lens as an all purpose default lens to have on my camera. It can zoom up really well for great detail, which are my favorite shots. In Short: This camera is great and doesn't disappoint, aside from the lack of peripherals that are really required for getting going taking photos. Not coming with a battery, memory card and necessary cables really rubs me the wrong way, especially considering how much we are paying for the camera. I will likely update this as I play more with this little beauty. If you want something similar to your D3300, but are not expecting a lot of upgraded bells and whistles, this is the camera for you. If you are coming from no camera, or a different one altogether, I still recommend the D3400 for beginners or casual photographers that want good image quality, especially in low light conditions, at a reasonable price. Just remember to order your peripherals, as all you get in this package is the lens, the strap and a charging port.

love this camera, but accidentally dropped it when the strap came lose, cracked the mirror and lense mount.

Okay, it is not the cheapest camera on the market, certainly not the most expensive. It acts as a high-end camera. It has an interchangeable lens which is great if your someone who does different types of photography and needs a different lens. Mine was used and didn't come with a user manual, but I owned a similar Nikon before and the Nikon 3400 is a very popular well-known model there are a ton of tutorials online. The autofocus is great, the shutter speed and aperture work great. A lot of other settings on the camera that make it great as well. This can be great for beginners because it has manual and automatic settings and you can control however much of the camera you'd like.

UPDATE: 7 weeks in and still no solution. Nothing but crickets from Nikon. If you own an iPhone or iPad, DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA. It will not work correctly. If you own another phone, hope that Nikon's customer support is much better if you ever get a new OS that doesn't work right with Snapbridge. YET ANOTHER UPDATE: Another week, but still no solution. A week after being promised a solution to the Snapbridge failure problem "very soon" I've had only silence from Nikon. That means we are well past a month with no solution at all. Just excuses and suggestions that I just not use that feature, which is the only reason to own this camera. NEW UPDATE: Nikon still hasn't fixed the SnapoBridge issue, still can't give an estimate of if/when it will be fixed and continues to tell customers that we should just be patient with our non-working technology. iOS 10.2 has been out for more than 6 weeks, and Nikon is still stumped by how to fix this. UPDATE: Nikon tech support has acknowledged that the Snapbridge app doesn't work with iOS 10.2, the latest version. However, they cannot offer any idea of when (or even if!) the problem solved. All tech support will say is that I shouldn't use the app with iOS 10.2. So yeah, their solution to a technical problem is, basically, "don't use the technology." Totally unacceptable to me. The whole marketing of the camera is built around how easy it is to share to a mobile device. If that feature doesn't work, it's just an inferior and more expensive D3300. Good camera, but the Bluetooth feature is total garbage. It took me hours to get it working the first time, then it quit after a few days. I've spent more hours yesterday and today but it still won't work. There are no good instructions or troubleshooting guides online. It's clear that they released it before it was ready for primetime. Good job of making it in time for holiday sales, but you've turned a loyal Nikon user into a frustrated customer who has lost a lot of respect for the brand. I should have just bought the D3300. I'm very disappointed.

these cameras, in the DX market, are criticized for many reasons. I have used the high end Nikon and canon cameras in the past and as a traveler I can say there is a huge difference between those high end cameras and these consumer products. I don't have the same issues which some have complained about when discussing setting changes during use. anyone needing a button to change every setting instead of going into the menu is simply adding weight to the camera they heft from place to place. I usually carry three cameras, each with their own lens, and it can get very heavy after a few hours of hiking or picture taking on the neck. if I placed a picture from camera on a table with a picture taken with a higher end camera, you wouldn't be able to pick out which was which unless you factor "correct guessing" as a mathematical formula. you then have to take into consideration camera shooting speed for action photography or for pure reductions in pixelations when cropping and printing purposes later. if price is an issue, I cant give this camera any less than a 5 star rating. if you are talking about using this professionally for weddings and such which require small photos into the 8x10 16x20 range, they will still do the work without issues. with the quality of cameras taking video, I really don't need a FAST firing camera, as I would just set the camera on video and take shots from that. no professional is probably going to use this camera for a swimsuit photo shoot, but for the average shooter, it will work just fine when you learn the features in the manual

Qualité d'image..wow!! Première caméra de ce style et j'ai beaucoup magasiner... Un vrai petit bijoux!!! Je l'adore!!!!!

Excelente produto. Chegou antes do prazo em embalagem selada da Nikon, contendo todos os itens originais: câmera, bateria, lente, alça e carregador. NOTA DEZ.

Después de realizar varias comparativas con otras cámaras de mi agrado, me decidí por una Nikon D3400. Sólo puedo decir que no me arrepiento de la compra, la recomiendo ampliamente yo que estoy dando mis primeros pasos en la fotografía réflex. Es muy práctica y su peso es sorprendente (395 gr.), muy cómoda. Alcanza su máxima resolución a 24MP, ISO 100 - 25600, la batería sin problema alcanza poco más de dos horas (dependiendo del uso), puedes descargar su aplicación para compartir las fotos de la cámara hacia tu teléfono móvil y su precio es más bajo que su competencia que no le piden nada a la Nikon D3400, incluso en algunos aspectos es mejor. Sobre el envío super rápido, me llegó al segundo día.

It’s my first camera , and I love it , easy to use and takes amazing pictures

A perfect entry level DSLR from Nikon! Features: APS-C CMOS sensor, 24.2MP 3.0-inch screen, 921,000 dots 1080p video capture lack of an optical low-pass filter, which inreturn help it to capture better detail Build and handling: Polycarbonate construction Weighs 445g Wont feel any pain in hands even after hours of usage! Autofocus: 11-point AF, 1 cross-type AF point AF-assist illuminator 3D-tracking AF Performance: 5fps burst shooting SnapBridge connectivity 1200 shot battery life Image quality: ISO100-25600 No low-pass filter Picture Control image effects Verdict: The Nikon D3400 is a fine performer and more than enough camera for most people just getting started with DSLR photography. Its body is small and light and its specs, while very similar to its predecessor's, are perfectly decent for a model of its class. Image and video quality is more than satisfactory too, and with the further benefit of in-camera raw processing, you can also polish up your creations quickly and easily for immediate use if you wish. As a Nikon DSLR, its compatibility with decades worth of top-quality Nikkor glass is another major advantage. Furthermore, the benefit of its optical low-pass-filter-free sensor means that you can get the best out of these optics. Perhaps most importantly for a entry-level DSLR, the built-in Guide mode and straightforward controls make the D3400 incredibly easy to use.. Overall Nikon packs a lot of very desirable features into the D3400 for the price. Stop spending hours searching for reviews! this is the one for you! Go for it! After a lot of researches on google n youtube i finally bought this dslr! Got everything as mentioned with the camera including the 16gb class 10 toshiba memory card and a bag! Package was good n the dslr was safely packed by the seller as well as Nikon! Thanks amazon, the d3400 was safely received! That is what everyone cares... 😍 As you guys trust, i also trust Amazon more than other websites! Amazon never fails to amaze us! There are many sellers available with this product.. so make sure to opt for a seller with reasonably good reviews! There are some negative reviews here.. but keep in mind that those people may have chosen a bad seller and that is the reason why they had a bad experience... I will recommemnd you to buy from amazon even if you get huge offer from other sites! if anything goes wrong, dont worry! the return policy provided by amazon is hassle free and they care for their customers more than any other websites! The product will be replaced without any further lags by amazon if you dont find it genuine and in a good condition..so no more further thinking..just buy it man from Amazon! 🤘