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Nikon Coolpix 3500 Review

by Alan Stafford

- WHAT'S HOT: The Coolpix 3500 is essentially the same camera as the Coolpix 2500 we tested last April, but the resolution has increased from 2 to 3 megapixels. The 3500 doesn't have the exotic stainless-steel exterior we've seen on many smaller digital cameras, but its unique lens mechanism rotates within the camera body--the design is helpful for self-portraits, and it protects the lens when the power's off. Nikon provides a leash that connects to the end of the camera so you can wear it comfortably around your neck. Nikon's scene modes will aid novices trying to get the right exposure. You pick from 12 scenes, such as Landscape (which turns the flash off and fixes the focus at infinity). Of course, if your subject doesn't quite fit one of the scenes, you'll have to guess which one is closest and set the camera to that, because the camera has no manual modes.