Much like the recent wave of Nikon DSLR lens discontinuations, this isn’t exactly a revelation ... can’t be denied that both models were getting on in years, though. The D3500 launched back in August ...

However, that camera is more than two years old; Nikon today announced its successor, the D3500, which boasts a number of improvements, but still keeps the price (with a kit lens) at a manageable ...

The Nikon D3500 is slated for a September arrival, listing for about $500 with an AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens. A two lens kit adds an AF-P DX Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED lens for about $850.