by There are so many choices of cameras that you get options of in the market, but when you are purchasing your very first DSLR, you can always start by getting the most basic DSLR with less amount of cost. What other cameras can be better for that, if not Nikon D3500?
Once you get the camera, it is obvious that your next question will be about which gimbal you can get. Your search for the perfect gimbal ends here. Below we have mentioned the list of gimbals that you can get for the Nikon D3500 without thinking any further.
From the list, you can see that some of the gimbals are quite travel-friendly, so you can figure out your need, and we are sure that at least one of the gimbals mentioned below will be a perfect match.
Nikon D3500
- Single-lens reflex digital camera
- 24.2 million pixels
- DX-format along with 1.5x FX format
- The sensor of 23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS
- Three image sizes:
- Small with 6.0 million pixels, resolution of 2992 x 2000
- Medium with 13.5 million pixels, resolution of 4496 x 3000
- Large with 24.0 million pixels, resolution of 6000 x 4000
- 12-bit compressed RAW- NEF capture ability
- JPEG baseline 1:8 and 1:16 with compression
- DCF 2.0 Exif 2.3 PictBridge File system
- The viewfinder of pentamirror single-lens reflex
- 95% horizontal and 95% vertical frame coverage
- Magnification capacity of 0.85 x 50 mm f/1.4 lens
- Autofocus with AF-P and Type E and G AF-S lenses
- Speed of 1/4000 to 30 s of 1/3 EV
- Exposure metering of ITL with 420-pixel RGB sensor
- ISO Range 100 f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F
- ISO 100-25600 with Auto ISO sensitivity control
Note:
All the gimbals mentioned here are tested with Nikon D3500 and work perfectly fine.
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Now that you have learned almost everything you can learn about the Nikon D3500 let us show you some of the best gimbals that you can choose from for your camera.
As Nikon D3500 is a DSLR camera, using it with a gimbal will just add up to the performance. Any of the gimbals mentioned below will make sure that you are getting the best motion capture, and almost all the time, the captured image or video turns out to be of professional quality.
Best Gimbals for Nikon D3500
1. MOZA Aircross 2 3-Axis Handheld Stabilizer for Nikon D3500
DSLR cameras require quite the stabilization due to their weight and the way they function. When it comes to the gimbal for DSLR cameras, you require one that has a great build and good stabilization.
The first on our list of the best gimbals for Nikon D3500 is Moza Aircross 2. Those of you who are already aware of different brands of gimbals already know that this brand provides some of the most high-end professional gimbals that you can get.
With your great Nikon D3500 fitted in Moza Aircross 2, you will get the performance of the most professional cameras.
The gimbal just weighs about 1 kg, and it can handle a payload of even a little more than 3 kg. So if you are looking to attach the lens to your DSLR, you can still do it. The best thing about this gimbal is its battery life.
The 3000mAh battery of the gimbal will give you a running time of 12 hours once fully charged. On top of that, it only requires about 1.5 hours to get fully charged.
You can easily fit in your other DSLR and mirrorless cameras as the range of compatibility with this gimbal is quite large. You also get a 1-year warranty to help you cover up your gimbal without worry.
You can easily stabilize your Nikon D3500, and it will not take up much of your time. There’s even an inception mode 3.0 to make the movement of the gimbal as smooth as you can imagine it to be.
It helps the gimbal with automatic rotation and angle control, and also helps in perfectly using the different modes of the DSLR. The OLED screen will also let you know the settings of the gimbal, which can lead to letting you easily switch between different modes too.
Pros
- Highly Stabilized
- The build quality of the gimbal is quite high
- The battery life of the gimbal is quite good with 12 hours of running time
- It can be charged with an external power supply, so you easily get the non-stop function
- There’s an app that lets you control the gimbal remotely.
Cons
- You might need some time to get used to the function of the gimbal
- If you are using the maximum payload with a DSLR, you might require some adjustments for stabilization
2. Zhiyun Crane 2S 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for Nikon D3500
When you are getting a camera like Nikon D3500 because they are more compact, you definitely need a gimbal that is compact as well. Zhiyun Crane 2S is your go-to gimbal if you are looking for an extremely travel-friendly gimbal.
The gimbal might weigh a little more than you like with 1880 grams. Still, when it comes to excellent stabilization, this gimbal will not disappoint you.
It can even handle the payload of up to Thrice its own weight, so when you want to attach any lens to your camera, you do not have to worry about stabilization.
There’s an OLED screen of 0.96″, which will let you keep track of different modes and the usage of the gimbal. It will also let you keep track of the battery of the gimbal too.
There are three removable 18650 Li-ion batteries to give you a running time of 12 hours. The removable batteries can make it easy for you to replace, unlike those gimbals, which require changing the whole gadget.
There’s an app from Zhiyun called ‘ZY play’ to let you control the gimbal remotely. It will not only provide you with great performance, but it will also provide you with optimum user-friendliness.
What made this gimbal stand out among various different high-end gimbals is how easily you can carry this gimbal as well as its compactness of it. You can easily fold it and put it in your traveling bag without much fuss.
The FlexMount system of the gimbal will make the mounting and dismounting of the camera will also be very easy and will not take up your time.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Highly Portable
- Can handle a higher payload
- Easy to switch to vertical mode
- Upgraded algorithm for better motion shooting
- Highly durable build
Cons
- The display of the gimbal could have been better, and LCD would have been more user-friendly than OLED
3. DJI Ronin-SC 3-Axis Camera Stabilizer for Nikon D3500
DJI is a name that is known by every other camera user and gimbal user. DJI Ronin SC is one of the budget-friendly and extremely smooth gimbals that you can get for your DSLR camera.
This gimbal is quite lightweight and compact, so you do not have to worry about handling it when you are traveling. If you want a gimbal for your YouTube videos or even, it’s better for vlogs.
When it comes to stability, you might have to work a little bit on it, but once you figure out the proper setting for your camera, you will not have to stress much afterward.
This gimbal is one of the easy-to-handle gimbals that you can get for your DSLR cameras, and they are already known for weighing a little more than mirrorless cameras and for that reason, you will definitely need a gimbal that is lightweight and capable of handling the payload.
The gimbal itself weighs 2.43 pounds, and it is capable of handling the weight of the cameras even along with the lens in about thrice its own weight.
If you are looking for a gimbal that can be helpful with other cameras as well, even some professional cameras will work perfectly with this gimbal.
Now, that is given that right now, every other user is looking for wireless technology that can work remotely. With the DJI Ronin App, you can easily manage your gimbal remotely.
The app even lets you handle the different modes as well as it will give you the live footage of the image or video being recorded. In addition to that, you can even attach your phone to the gimbal, so managing the whole gadget becomes even easier.
Pros
- The built of the gimbal is durable
- It can carry a heavy payload
- DJI Ronin app lets you easily control the gimbal remotely
- Portable and travel-friendly
- Compact and easy to store
Cons
- Balancing the gimbal will take your time
- You will need to set up the gimbal before you can use it
4. Zhiyun Weebill S 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for Nikon D3500
Zhiyun has received quite a fame for being an extremely portable gimbal that can carry the payload of a DSLR. The gimbal is known to be somewhere in the economical price range, but even if you have to pay a piece of your pocket for this gimbal, the performance the gimbal gives is quite worth it.
We can say it is extremely cost-efficient, and once you start using this gimbal, you will hardly like any other gimbals. You do not have to worry about using other cameras with this gimbal because you can easily get to know whether this gimbal will be useful for your other cameras or not.
Zhiyun Weebill S is extremely compact; the size of the gimbal is similar to the paper of A4 size. With its ergonomic design, you can easily manage the whole gimbal and the installation of the camera on the gimbal quite easily.
The setup and the stabilization might be a little complicated when you do it for the first time, but once you get the hang of it, you will be able to operate the gimbal quite easily.
What we like the best about this gimbal is that once fully charged, it will provide you a running time of 14 hours which is more than enough to capture a whole event or get longer timelapse videos.
You can easily handle the gimbal with one hand, or when you want higher stabilization, you can easily hold it with two hands. Holding it with two hands might block the screen for you, but it will provide you with smooth motion capture.
There’s even an OLED display to help you manage the gimbal easily. With its weight being even less than 1 kg, it is capable of handling the weight thrice its size, and that is why the customers who have already used this gimbal and love it have nicknamed it tiny giant.
Pros
- Highly compact
- Light in weight
- Can be used perfectly for DSLR cameras for the capacity of the payload
- Travel-friendly
- Longer battery-running hours
- Easy and fast charging
- Easy to use and set up
Cons
- The locks of the gimbal loosen up over the time
Nikon D3500 Information
Nikon has never failed to offer you some of the best cameras that you find in the market. And Nikon D3500 is one of the best basic DSLR cameras that you can purchase to get started on photography.
It is one of those cameras that will never get old with time, even when there’s new technological advancement every day. If you are looking for a low-cost camera to help you start with photography or if you are one of those customers who just love to click pictures, this camera will be a perfect choice for you.
This camera was launched somewhat at the end of 2018. Since then, this camera has been on the top when compared to even some of the latest starting DSLR cameras.
If we head to look into the design of the model, there’s not much to it, simple basic in style, but when it comes to the performance of the camera, you’d be amazed to know that the quality of the image and video that the camera captures is 4k.
All in all, if you are a newbie, this is the camera that you can purchase without having any second thoughts about it. Throughout the years, Nikon has launched a number of cameras, but this camera is one of their cheapest cameras.
Despite that, this camera does not fail to provide you with the high-end performance that you might expect out of a DSLR camera from a well-known company.
What impressed us most about this budget-friendly DSLR is great when comes to battery life, and even it has the capability to be used as a vlogging camera or sometimes as a backup camera.
Nikon D3500 comes with an 18-55 mm AF-P kit lens which is quite lightweight and does not add up much to the lower weight of the camera.
If there was any other specialty that can be listed for this camera, then it can definitely be considered as one of the user-friendly travel cameras.
