Yes, the Nikon D3500 is seven years old. Yes, it's discontinued. But this camera is still a gem. It defies the usual rules about aging tech and remains one of the most-recommended DSLRs for beginners.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Erin Roberts Manufacturers have not said that they aren’t developing DSLRs anymore, but if ...