How can I power a Nikon D3500 from an external power supply?

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I’m trying to find an external power input on my Nikon D3500. I checked the battery compartment on the bottom of the camera and don’t see a dedicated power socket. Does this camera support external power, and if so, what do I need to use it?

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The D3500 doesn't have external power supply capability.

What you may be looking for is the small port that you can open when using a dummy battery, located on the outside edge of the battery compartment door.

To power it, you need the dummy battery insert - EP-5A Power Supply Connector and the power supply itself - EH-5a AC Adapter
Third parties probably make copies for ⅓ the price, but will have no Nikon guarantee.

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The Nikon D3500 does not have a dedicated external power input port on the camera body. Instead, external power is typically supplied through the battery compartment using a dummy battery setup.

The small opening you may have read about is on the edge of the battery compartment door. It allows the cable from a dummy battery to pass through while the door is closed.

To run the D3500 from mains power, you need:

a compatible dummy battery/power connector (such as the Nikon EP-5A)
the matching AC adapter/power supply (such as the Nikon EH-5a)

So, if you’re looking for a visible DC-in socket on the outside of the camera, you won’t find one. The camera is powered externally only through the battery compartment with the correct accessories.

How can I power a Nikon D3500 from an external power supply?

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