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35mm SLR (Single-Lens Reflex)
Nikon F Mount with AF coupling and AF contacts (Accepts: AF Nikkor and AI-P Nikkor lenses (except AF Nikkor for 3AF and IX-Nikkor) )
TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM 350 autofocus module with AF Assist Illuminator (approximately 0.5m to 3m)
Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority; Dynamic AF Mode; Single Area AF with M Mode
EV-1 to 19 at ISO 100
B-Type Clear Matte V with focus brackets
Auto mode; Vari-Program - Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports Continuous and Night Portrait modes; Auto-Multi Program and Flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority (S), Aperture-Priority (A) and Manual (M)
TTL full-aperture exposure metering system; Three metering systems selectable (limitations with lens used) - 3D five-segment Matrix Metering: with G or D Type AF Nikkor; Five-segment Matrix Metering with AF Nikkor other than G or D Type (except AF Nikkor for F3AF and IX Nikkor), AI-P Nikkor; Center Partial Metering automatically selected with manual exposure mode
DX: ISO 25-5000, automatically set to ISO 100 with non-DX coded film
+/-2 EV in 1/2 bracketing steps for a sequence of three photographs (except in Auto or Vari-Program Modes)
+/- 2 EV range, in 1/2 EV steps (except in M, Auto or Programmed Flash)
30 seconds and 1/2000 sec. in Auto mode, Vari-Program Modes, P, and A; In S and M: 30 seconds to 1/2000 sec. (in 1/2 EV steps);
Yes, Selectable in P, S, A, M
Electronically controlled; timer duration 10 seconds
Automatically activated in Auto mode and Vari-Program Modes (except Landscape or Sports Continuous modes); In P, S, A, M: activated by pressing flash-lock release button;
No
Guide Number 12/39 (at ISO 100 ft); Flash Coverage: 28mm or longer lens; Film Speed Range: ISO 25-800
Automatic advance with built-in motor; continuous shooting possible in Sports Continuous Program (built-in speedlight can not be used); Film advance speed approx. 1.5 fps
Fixed eye-level penta-dach-mirror type
Focus indications, focus area, shutter speed, aperture, electronic analog exposure display/exposure compensation value display, exposure compensation, flash-ready light/flash recommended/fill flash output, three sets of focus-area brackets
Shutter speed, Selftimer, Flash mode, AF Area, Auto exposure braceting, Aperture, Multiple exposure, Battery, Frame & Exposure compensation
No
No
Yes (-1.5 to + 0.8)
None
No
Two 3V CR2 lithium batteries
Approx. 5.1 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches
Approx. 12.3 oz. (without batteries)
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A compact, lightweight AF SLR, the Nikon N55 offers superior performance, housed in a classic Nikon design, at an affordable price.
The Nikon N55 is meant for those who want to be able to easily take SLR-quality pictures -- including first-time SLR users.
The Nikon N55 boasts an intelligent layout, with buttons and dials conveniently placed to facilitate use. The N55 also offers AUTO mode, which gives users point-and-shoot operational simplicity, allowing them to focus on the subject or scene they wish to capture. The camera further incorporates Vari-Program modes which automatically provide aperture and shutter-speed values to match a variety of shooting situations. P, S, A and M modes are also available.
From its legendary predecessors, the N55 inherits Nikon's exclusive high-performance features such as 3D Matrix Metering and Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash capability. The intelligent built-in Speedlight automatically pops up to fire when shooting in low light or when the subject is backlit. And the Three-Area Autofocus system provides broad horizontal coverage.
For enhanced creative power, the Nikon N55 incorporates exposure control functions like Auto Exposure Bracketing, Exposure Compensation and Multiple Exposure. And the N55's classic F lens mount makes the camera compatible with more than 40 AF lenses from Nikkor's world-class lineup of optical system All in all, the Nikon F55 is an easy-to-handle, feature-packed SLR camera ideally suited for inexperienced and first-time SLR users.
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