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.

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As powerful as camera phones are, there's no substitute for a dSLR. But that doesn't mean dSLRs and phones can't make sweet music together, and the new Nikon D3200 does exactly that -- thanks to an ...