Gear does matter, but not nearly as much as YOU. The camera you have right now is much more capable than you might think. Use ...

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.

Nikon may have revealed its biggest (and worst kept) secret of the year last week, when it finally introduced the Z6 and Z7 full-frame mirrorless cameras. But those shooters are geared toward ...