Used Nikon D5500 Digital SLR Camera Body, 24.2MP, Vari-Angle Touch Monitor, Built-In WiFi, Black

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2018-08-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Small & Light But Mighty!!

I am a beginner in DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) photography. Nikons’s D5500 camera, with the 18 to 55mm and the 55 to 200mm zoom lenses, for me, is the perfect camera to begin learning the art of creative photography. Please believe me when I say that photography is an art! You must have patience, imagination, an eye for the creative, and the acceptance that practice over and over again, will not make perfection, but will make a fantastic photo that you can be proud of. Don’t forget that you are the one taking the pictures, therefore, with the guidance from those more experienced from you, and the help of well written and interesting manuals and articles (such as the “for Dummies” books and especially Nikon’s own manuals, articles and proprietary software) it is you who is the artist no matter the level of experience. The D5500 will most certainly be the camera to aide you in taking any kind of photo you would like. From automatically taking gorgeous pictures without having to adjust the speed, aperture or time with its 24.2 megapixel resolution, to taking your pictures by manually adjusting your ISO, f stop and shutter speed, you will have a lot of fun learning and you will be rewarded with the efforts taken to produce your pictures With Nikon’s electronic manual for the camera, my Dummies electronic manual and Nikon’s photo software, I am slowly learning how to take good pictures so far. Once I progress to taking manual pictures, with ISO, f stop and shutter speed, I will be taking much better photos. I will be learning by taking pictures manually only with ISO, then only f stop, then only by shutter speed. Then I will incorporate all three together. My camera takes vivid, crisp pictures and it is I who must learn to frame them properly. The D5500 is easy to learn. My advice is to take your time to learn all the features of this wonderful camera, including the 3.2 inch colour touch screen, the different manual and automatic adjustments that can be made, and how each lense can affect the photos that you take. I highly recommend the Nikon D5500 for those beginners to pros who have, or want to have, a passion for the making of photos which you will want to keep and look at over and over again. Have fun taking your pictures with your Nikon D5500 camera.

LearningMyD5500

2018-06-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon D5500

You can spend more but that won't get you better. The Nikon D5500 has everything you could ever want at an affordable price. I have the 18-200 mm Nikon lens mounted on it and that covers every shooting situation I can think of. Put a photo taken with the D5500 next to a photo taken with a $4,000 camera and I challenge you to point out a difference in quality. I will never up grade because I already have the best in terms of value.

Garthoc

2018-06-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Frikkin' great camera!

I purchased D5500 and am thoroughly impressed with it. The photos I took right out of the box were phenomenal. It handles all situations - from low light, adding flash, high speed, portrait, sports, whatever I threw at it, it handled with ease. I love this camera.

GaryB

2018-06-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very easy to use. Great camera.

Ive owned this camera for about 8 or 9 months now. I bought it specifically for a trip I will be taking in July 2018. Ive used this camera on several occasions. I setup my camera to shoot in JPEG with FINE resolution. That means that I get an image approximately 3000 X 4000, which is a 12MP picture. I then crop the photo, and resize it to 2000, while keeping the aspect ratio. This is a great size to use my photos to create a DVD of the event. 99% of the pictures were taken with the flash disabled, and the camera adjusted the settings perfectly. Indoors, Outdoors, Outdoors at dusk, didnt matter. 300 photos in intense sunlight at Reno's Hot August Nights car show. 150 photos at a food and wine event on the patio that started in late afternoon and ran into the dark of night. Not using the flash and utilizing the lights that hung above the dining tables or above the dance floor was great. Im now learning to use some of the manual settings where I can purposely slow down the shutter speed to make the picture lighter. I love this camera.

Brent5500

2018-06-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Nikon D5500 Rocks

Being relatively new to digital photography I wanted a camera that I could grow with as I became more knowledgeable in the art of photography as a serious hobby. At first I was overwhelmed by the options this camera has but as I read and practiced it all started to make more sense. I now appreciate just how versatile this camera is at an affordable price point. After a few months I am now using many of the features that it offers to make some really great pictures while not using just the auto mode. I am glad that I chose this camera to open the world of photography to me.

gregwulkowicz

2018-06-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Superb!

Excellent size, image and video quality.I love using it for it's video quality also!

bassplayer59

2018-05-29T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

broken

after owning the camera 13 months, the electrical board that controls the screen failed abd had to be repaired/replaced $250. Now the flash has stopped working, took it back the camera shop and we noticed a crack in the housing. ( this camera has never been dropped) and we sent it back to Nikon, $350 repair quote. I said NO to the repair, BUT the camera still works and I asked to have the flash repaired. Nikon refused. the camera is 2-1/2 years old and useless.

dammole

2018-05-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wonderful Easy To Use Mid Range Camera Capable Of Very High Quality Results

I have owned my D5500 for just over 3 years now. After spending a considerable amount of time learning the proper use of this camera and practicing to get better I am very happy with the results. To me this camera is lightweight, easy to use, intuitive, and capable of very good quality. I upgraded to this camera from a D3200. I have to say though to get results that I was really happy with I had to put in the effort to learn how to use this tool. I have watched hundreds of youtube videos thinking I would upgrade a year ago. But I keep going back to using my faithful D5500 because I did not think there was anything better in this class of cameras. And this is from a person that bought an Olympus OM2n in 1980 and still has and uses that camera all the time. I just felt Nikon D5500 was the best camera available for my budget. Finally after three years I bought a full frame camera from Nikon USA last week. A D750. But I am keeping my D5500 and am going to use it with the D750. And by the way, I have never had one problem with my D5500. It has been very reliable and I think the quality is quite good.

Franklin

2017-11-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Nikon D5500

My first Camera was the D3100 and I decided to upgrade to the Nikon D5500. What a big difference, now I’m in love with the D5500. The experience with this camera makes me a pro how ever I’m still learning!

ActionCam

2017-11-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazed!

I have used DSLR camera's before and decided on a Nikon after much talk with hobbyists and professionals. My grandparents bought the 3200 and I was going to also; until I met someone who had the 5500. I instantly fell in love with the camera. I bought mine a couple months ago and got the 18-55mm and 55-300mm lens kit at a fantastic price! I use it almost every day, mostly for taking photos of the moon and constellations. I have taken well over 3,000 photographs and am still learning a few things about my camera I didn't know before. I am an amateur photographer and this is my first DIGITAL DSLR, I have a Nikon Nikkor from 1972 and a Kodak Signet from 1952 that I've used. (So most of my camera's use is in manual mode)

Spencer

2017-11-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Function and Form

I have to consider myself a beginner though I've owned an SLR film camera forever. The D5500, which I've had for a year now, has turned out to be exactly what I want in a DSLR camera. It is light weight and fits my large hand very well. The features/settings, to numerous to list here, are extensive and take a bit of study to fully understand but allow the user to dial in exactly what's needed to take great photos. If you're a novice, switch it to "Auto" and fire away. You won't be disappointed. I'm not going to comment much on the kit glass that came with my D5500, though I feel the kit lenses I purchased are great for the average user. As with most good cameras, the better the glass in front of the camera the better the results. Based on my research, if you want your photos to go from great to exceptional, put a good lens in front of this gem of a camera. I purchased a Nikon refurbished that had an 81 shutter count. So far so good!!

MikeyG

2017-11-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon D5500

I used to have a Pentax Spotmatic, which I loved, often developed my own film, and processed my own prints in a darkroom. Wow, have things changed with the Nikon D5500. I can shoot "RAW" and in Manual mode, then play with the photos in post production to get exactly what I want. No messy darkroom. I love the high quality versatility of this camera in all different kinks of lighting situations. This is a great camera and it's easy to use...

Mearsy

2017-07-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The best option...

The best camera for DSLR beginners. Excellent performance not only in camera but in video functions.

BobbyGT

2017-07-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera for the Price.

I've been using my D5500 now for about a month and I'm Lovin' it. Light weight and takes some beautiful photos. Just wish I would have bought the Bluetooth model.

JD998

2017-07-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great features as in other more expensive Nikons

We made our first trip with the Nikon D55. I purchased the camera for my 9 year old granddaughter to take on our trips with her. She had some of her most beautiful photos ever. She loved the size of the camera. It is just a bit smaller than my D7100. I was worried about the speed . We like to take wildlife. She took her first bear photo and I could hear her camera just a clicking. It was very fast and clear beautiful photos. I was very surprised with the portraits she took. I will give this camera 5 STARS AND 100.

Norma

2017-06-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

My best camera to date.

Great camera. I shot pics I didn't think I could do. Now I'm stuck in shooting in manual mode. The touch screen makes for easy instant reviews. A quantum leap.

Indra

2017-06-01T12:37:03

Rated 5 out of 5

First camera purchase

Great price. Awesome camera. Came with lots of accessories.

Olando L.

2017-05-30T18:21:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Better camera than expected

First off, the deal was amazing. I have used a Canon T5i and was thinking of getting the T6i, until I did more research and found the Nikon D5500. Both cameras have great features, but for me, the Nikon won out mainly for its lighter, compact weight, longer battery life and feature set. Also the price difference. After using the Nikon now, I am so glad I chose it. It did not take long to get familiar with the controls. The deep grip makes it easy to hold. I shoot mostly in Manual mode and the LCD screen layout is well laid out and easy to read. This camera has a lot of customizable settings and the touch screen, articulating LCD works great. The two lenses are very good and take sharp photos.

Trevor L.

2017-05-30T16:26:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice - budget friendly, high performance.

Great camera: 95% of the features of the D5600, half the price. It gets the job done, very lightweight. Not sure what would happen if I dropped it - definitely not a magnesium frame.

David S.

2017-05-30T12:04:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Great and easy to use options and can adjust contrasts while face is against the camera!

I would say for a starter this is a great camera for the money. The quality is far better than I expected from this model. Then again it came with great lenses! The touch screen is very nice and responsive. Actually more responsive than my phone is! I would recommend this to any hobbyist or beginner All day!

Paul M.

2017-05-28T19:30:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera at great price

This camera is a great camera and takes great pictures. I love the touch screen with access to the menu. It is comfortable to hold and lightweight in my opinion.

JERRY S.

2017-05-27T12:24:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Great buy for the money

Excellent buy for the money Intuitive interface and easy to get great looking pictures from Day 1

JAIE H.

2017-05-25T19:20:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice camera

Love the pics this camera makes. Using the scene modes and keeping the camera still you can make great pics. Way better quality picks than best phone.

jim W.

2017-05-25T16:22:34

Rated 5 out of 5

5-Star

I thoroughly love my Nikon D5500, though the learning curve is somewhat steep. One's photographic capabilities verge on the endless, with this model(check out the selective color capability). I would strongly suggest getting Busch's Guide to the D5500, and read it cover-to-cover.

ALAN W.

2017-05-25T14:17:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic first impression

Absolutely amazing and everything was exactly as described! I've never been so happy about a purchase! Worth every penny and such a great deal.

ADREANNE B.

2017-05-25T10:23:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Very inexpensive but powerful kit

This Nikon camera, plus the accessories supplied by Adorama, might be one of the best deals going for someone looking for a physically light camera that is actually no lightweight. The only minor ding is that Nikon probably could have charged a little more of the kit and made the 70-300 mm lens VR,,, but if you consider this as a great deal on body, 18-55 mm AF-P lens and accessories you'll be thrilled!

Scot M.

2017-05-24T11:40:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Good camera for beginners!

Very easy to operate. Screen very handy for selfie and shooting from low ground. Batter life is good

Cheng Q.

2017-05-24T11:39:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Great buy

Just wonderful service. Even though they have a back order for one of the item in the bundle when I made a call to customer service they took care of the rest of the bundle and made sure I get the product in time. I love the D5500. It produces very crisp and sharp images even in low light. I would definitely recommend the camera and Adorama.

Sandeep K.

2017-05-23T17:11:35

Rated 4 out of 5

Very good camera.

It's a very good camera. The picture quality is great. I do wish that the touch screen capabilities were a little more intuitive and that the wifi was able to transfer photos directly to a pic rather than just viewing them only on a device.

JACOB S.

2017-05-23T16:03:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera

This camera kit was a superb deal! The pictures are sharp and the adjustable screen is a great way to get those shots that are really low to the ground! I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone.

Robert C.

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Nikon D5500 Specifications

  • Type

    Single-lens reflex digital camera

  • Lens Mount

    Nikon F bayonet mount

  • Picture Angle

    Nikon DX format

  • Effective Pixels

    24.2 million

  • Sensor Size

    23.5mm x 15.6mm

  • Image Sensor Format

    DX

  • Image Sensor Type

    CMOS

  • Total Pixels

    24.78 million

  • Dust-reduction system

    Image sensor cleaning
    Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)

  • Dust-Off Reference Photo

    Yes

  • Image Area (pixels)

    DX-format
    (L) 6,000 x 4,000
    (M) 4,496 x 3,000
    (S) 2,992 x 2,000

  • File Format Still Images

    JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression
    NEF (RAW): compressed 12 or 14 bit
    NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats

  • Storage Media

    SD
    SDHC
    SDXC

  • Card Slot

    1 Secure Digital (SD)

  • File System

    Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
    DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
    EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
    PictBridge

  • Viewfinder

    Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage

    95% Horizontal
    95% Vertical (Approx.)

  • Viewfinder Magnification

    0.82x (Approx.)

  • Viewfinder Eyepoint

    17mm (-1.0 m )

  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment

    -1.7 to +0.5m

  • Focusing Screen

    Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen

  • Reflex Mirror

    Quick-return type

  • Mirror Lock Up

    Yes

  • Lens Aperture

    Instant-return type

  • Lens Compatibility

    AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only

  • Compatible Lenses

    Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses.
    Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported) and AI-P lenses.
    Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but Exposure Meter does not Function;
    Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster.

  • Shutter Type

    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane

  • Shutter Speed

    1/4000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

  • Fastest Shutter Speed

    1/4000 sec.

  • Slowest Shutter Speed

    30 sec.

  • Flash Sync Speed

    Up to 1/200 sec.
    Synchronizes with shutter at 1/200s or slower

  • Bulb Shutter Setting

    Yes

  • Shutter Release Modes

    Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-3 frames per second
    Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 1-5 frames per second
    Delayed remote (ML-L3)
    Interval timer photography supported
    Quick-response remote (ML-L3)
    Quiet shutter-release
    Self-timer Mode
    Single-frame [S] mode

  • Continuous Shooting Options

    DX-format
    CH: Up to 5 frames per second
    CL: Up to 1-3 frames per second

  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed Full Res

    5 frames per second

  • Self-Timer

    2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures
    Timer duration electronically controlled

  • Exposure Metering System

    TTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor

  • Metering Method

    Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame
    Matrix: 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G, E and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses)
    Spot: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point

  • Metering Range

    0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)
    2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)

  • Exposure Meter Coupling

    CPU

  • Exposure Modes

    Aperture-Priority (A)
    Auto
    Auto (flash off)
    Manual (M)
    Programmed auto with flexible program (P)
    Scene Modes
    Shutter-Priority (S)

  • Scene Modes

    Autumn Colors
    Beach / Snow
    Blossom
    Candlelight
    Child
    Close-up
    Dusk / Dawn
    Food
    Landscape
    Night Landscape
    Night Portrait
    Party / Indoor
    Pet Portrait
    Portrait
    Sports
    Sunset
    Special Effects Mode (Night vision, Color sketch, Toy camera, Miniature effect, Selective color, Silhouette, High key, Low key, HDR painting)

  • Exposure Compensation

    +/-5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

  • Exposure Bracketing

    3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

  • Exposure Lock

    Yes

  • Picture Control

    Flat
    Landscape
    Monochrome
    Neutral
    Portrait
    Standard
    User-customizable Settings
    Vivid

  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO 100-25,600

  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity

    100

  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity

    25,600

  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction

    Yes

  • High ISO Noise Reduction

    Low
    Normal
    High
    Off

  • Active D-Lighting

    Auto
    Extra High
    High
    Normal
    Low
    Off

  • D-Lighting Bracketing

    2-3 frames
    2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset values for all frames

  • Single-point AF Mode

    Yes

  • Dynamic AF Mode

    Number of AF points: 9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D-tracking)

  • Auto-area AF Mode

    Yes

  • Autofocus System

    Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection

  • Detection Range

    -1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)

  • Lens Servo

    Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
    Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used

  • Focus Point

    Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points

  • AF-area Mode

    9, 21 or 39 point Dynamic-area AF
    Auto-area AF
    Single-point AF
    3D-tracking (39 points)

  • Focus Lock

    Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
    Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)

  • Focus Modes

    Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
    Continuous-servo (AF-C)
    Face-Priority AF available in Live View only
    Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
    Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
    Normal area
    Single-servo AF (AF-S)
    Wide area

  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points

    39

  • Autofocus Sensitivity

    -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)

  • Built-in Flash

    Yes

  • Built-in Flash Distance

    Approx. 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)

  • X-Sync Speed

    1/200

  • Flash Control

    TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300
    i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering

  • Flash Sync Modes

    Auto
    Auto with red-eye reduction
    Auto slow sync
    Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
    Fill-flash
    Rear-curtain sync
    Rear-curtain with slow sync
    Red-Eye reduction
    Red-Eye reduction with slow sync
    Slow sync
    Off

  • Flash Compensation

    -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

  • Flash-Ready Indicator

    Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output

  • Accessory Shoe

    Yes

  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

    Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SB-500 as a master flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with all CLS-compatible flash units

  • Flash Sync Terminal

    Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)

  • White Balance

    Auto
    Cloudy
    Direct Sunlight
    Flash
    Fluorescent (7 types)
    Incandescent
    Preset Manual
    Shade

  • White Balance Bracketing

    3 shots in steps of 1

  • Live View Shooting

    Photography Live View Mode
    Movie Live View Mode

  • Live View Lens Servo

    Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
    Manual focus (MF)

  • Live View AF-Area Mode

    Face-priority AF
    Wide-area AF
    Normal-area AF
    Subject-tracking AF

  • Live View Autofocus

    Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)

  • Live View Scene Auto Selector

    Auto mode
    Auto (flash off) mode

  • Movie Metering

    TTL exposure metering using main image sensor

  • Movie Maximum Recording Time

    Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps (10min. High / 20min. Norm)
    Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps (10min. High / 20min. Norm)
    Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps (20min. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm)
    Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps (20min. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm)
    Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps (20min. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm)
    HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps (20min. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm)
    HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps (20min. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm)

  • Movie Maximum Recording Time cont.

    VGA 640x424 / 30 fps (29min. 59sec. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm)
    VGA 640x424 / 25 fps (29min. 59sec. High / 29min. 59sec. Norm)

  • Movie File Format

    MOV

  • Movie Video Compression

    H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding

  • Movie Audio Recording Format

    Linear PCM

  • Movie

    Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps
    Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps
    Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
    Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps
    Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps
    HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps
    HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps
    VGA 640x424 / 30 fps
    VGA 640x424 / 25 fps

  • Movie Audio

    Built-in microphone, stereo
    External stereo microphone (optional)
    Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted

  • Monitor Size

    3.2 in. diagonal

  • Monitor Resolution

    1,037,000 Dots

  • Monitor Type

    Wide Viewing Angle
    Vari-angle Touch TFT-LCD
    Eye Sensor Control

  • Monitor Angle of View

    170-degree wide-viewing angle

  • Monitor Adjustments

    Brightness adjustment and eye-sensor controlled on/off

  • Playback Functions

    Auto Image Rotation
    Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 12, or 80 images or calendar)
    Highlights
    Histogram Display
    Image Comment
    Location Display
    Movie Playback
    Movie Slideshow
    Photo Information
    Playback with Zoom
    Slideshow

  • In-Camera Image Editing

    Color Balance
    Color Outline
    Color Sketch
    D-Lighting
    Distortion Control
    Edit Movie
    Filter Effects
    Fisheye
    Image Overlay
    Miniature Effect
    Monochrome
    NEF (RAW) Processing
    Perspective Control
    Quick Retouch
    Red-Eye Correction
    Resize
    Selective Color
    Side-by-Side Comparison
    Straighten
    Trim

  • Image Comment

    Yes

  • Interface

    Accessory Terminal: Remote Cord: MC-DC2 (available separately)
    GPS unit: GP-1A (available separately)
    HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
    Hi-speed USB
    Stereo Microphone Input
    WR-1 and WR-R10 wireless remote controller (available separately)

  • Wi-Fi Functionality

    Yes (Built-in)

  • GPS

    GP-1A GPS unit (optionally available)

  • Total Custom Settings

    21

  • My Menu

    Yes

  • Recent Settings

    Yes

  • Supported Languages

    Arabic
    Bengali
    Brazilian Portuguese
    Bulgarian
    Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
    Czech
    Danish
    Dutch
    English
    Finnish
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  • Date Time Settings

    Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings

  • World Time Setting

    Yes

  • Battery

    One EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

  • Battery Life (shots per charge)

    820 shots (CIPA)

  • AC Adapter

    EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately)

  • Battery Charger

    MH-24 Quick Charger

  • Tripod Socket

    1/4"

  • Operating Environment

    32-104°F (0-40°C)

  • Dimensions (WxHxD)

    4.9 x 3.9 x 2.8" (124x97x70mm)

  • Weight

    14.9 oz. (420g) camera body only

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About Nikon D5500 Digital SLR Camera Body, 24.2MP, Vari-Angle Touch Monitor, Built-In WiFi, Black

FEATURED REVIEWS

Excellent Camera

By BraddahR

Excellent camera overall. I don't see why someone would not want to buy this camera.

Love it!

By DeShoots

I jumped from a 10+ year old D70s to this. And holy smokes I am blown away every time I shoot with it. I have found nothing I do not like. About the only thing its missing is a second wheel so you can adjust shutter and aperture at the same time...no biggie for me. And a depth of field preview...which would be nice. But never used it much on the D70s. Touch screen is great! I think this is the best bang for the buck by far and I did a lot of research before purchasing! Did have some problems ...

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Sometimes, inspiration comes from the tools we use to create. Take the Nikon D5500 for example, a compact DSLR capable of inspiring a new level of creativity. From the moment you flip the touchscreen Vari-angle display and capture an ultra-sharp 24.2-megapixel photo, you'll begin to see your photography in a new light. At the flick of a switch, the D5500 transforms into a versatile Full HD video camera.

Record 1080 video at a high speed frame rate of 60p perfect for capturing fast-moving subjects or creating ultra-smooth slow motion effects. Break free of the ordinary with star trail images, interval-timer sequences and HDR photography. Add artistic filters and effects and even retouch your shots right in the camera, and then share your creations instantly with built-in Wi-Fi. Inspiration has a new name, and it's the D5500.

Unique Upgrade Features of the D5500:
• ISO Sensitivity Range: 100 to 25,600
• Vignette Control
• Picture Control: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape and Flat
• Unlimited Continuous Shooting
• Vari-angle LCD
• Touchscreen Control
• Eye Sensor
• Live View Image Adjustments
• Super Vivid, POP, Photo Illustration
• Selectable Audio Frequency Range
• Interval Timer Exposure Smoothing
• Number or Images in Interval Timer Sequences
• LCD Info Screen

Sharpen your creative vision - Stunning, sharp, detailed photos & videos
To create amazing photos and videos, a digital SLR needs a great lens, a great image sensor and great image processing. The D5500 has all three. It's high-resolution sensor has no optical low-pass filter, freeing it to capture the outstanding details provided by NIKKOR lenses.

Enlarge or crop your shots without losing detail or sharpness. EXPEED 4 image processing handles all of that data with ease for clean, sharply defined images in low light up to 25,600 ISO, 1080/60p videos and an extremely wide dynamic range.

Touch and shoot from many angles - High resolution touchscreen Vari-angle LCD
A first for Nikon DSLRs, the D5500 features a touchscreen Vari-angle LCD for exciting new shooting possibilities and easier handling. Flip out the large 3.2-inch display for an interesting new angle, then simply touch where you want to focus and shoot.

A new Fn button gives you one-touch access to important settings like aperture, ISO sensitivity, AF mode and more. During playback, pinch to zoom in and check the details. Easily navigate menu items, set video settings and more, all as familiar as operating a smartphone.

Share your shots instantly - Built-in Wi-Fi and smartphone compatibility
Share amazing moments while they're happening and without missing a beat. Flip out the LCD and start taking DSLR-quality selfies! The D5500 quickly transfers your creations to a compatible smartphone or tablet for easy sharing by email, texting or posting online, wherever you are - no hot spot needed. Your smartphone or tablet can even act as an external monitor and remote control for the D5500 - imagine the possibilities!

Create everywhere - Small and durable enough to grab and go
There's an old saying: the best camera is the one that's with you. The D5500 is designed to always be with you. It's small and lightweight (just 14.9-oz), so you won't mind taking it along.

Its strong and durable (thanks to a monocoque structure featuring long-fiber reinforced thermoplastics), so you won't worry when conditions get rough. And its ergonomic design and easy-to-use controls will have you shooting the pictures you've always wanted in no time.

Focus on the moment
The D5500 delivers outstanding speed and accuracy to help you catch all the moments that matter - smiles, tears, big plays and big hugs. Its 39-point AF system includes nine highly accurate cross-type sensors for enhanced AF accuracy. Freeze moments by shooting up to 5 frames per second, or extend moments with unlimited continuous shooting at shutter speeds between 4 and 30 seconds for stunning star trail images.

Make it cinematic
Cinematic storytelling is at your fingertips with the D5500. Capture Full HD video at a frame rate of 60p with tack-sharp details, vibrant colors and high-fidelity stereo sound. An improved full-time autofocus keeps moving subjects sharp, and advanced Picture Controls like Flat and Clarity make it easier to perfect your movies in post-production.

Enjoy the view
When you're capturing fast-moving action, especially outdoors, you need a clear view of what's happening. That's when the D5500's high-quality optical viewfinder really comes in handy. Put the camera to your eye and enjoy a beautiful, glare-free view through the lens. Take your shot, and the moment you pull the camera away from your eye, the D5500 automatically displays it on the LCD for you.

Let the camera do the work
The D5500 is a highly intelligent camera that makes it easy to take great photos and videos. Nikon's innovative Scene Recognition System uses information from the camera's 2,016-pixel RGB sensor and image sensor to analyze the brightness and color of a scene. It then compares your shots to a database of thousands of similar shots, and then optimizes the camera settings white balance, focus tracking, flash information and more - to ensure you get optimal results.

Show off your creativity
Take a series of photos at fixed intervals for up to 9,999 frames that can be combined into jaw-dropping time lapse sequences. Make a scene look like a miniature model, highlight one color within a B&W photo, and more. Combine photos of different exposures into one HDR shot. Brighten shadowy areas with Nikon's innovative Active D-Lighting, including a new Subject-based Active D-Lighting that works with moving subjects.

Retouch images
Retouch Menu makes it easy to improve the look of your photos. Soften skin tones, highlight a subject, soften a background, crop, create a color outline and more - all right at your fingertips!

Make a scene
Select from one of the D5500's 16 Scene Modes like Nightscape, Portrait, Close-up, Beach and more and get optimal results in tough situations. Or, get creative and use Scene Modes to add artistic flare to your shots.

Express more
Personalize the mood of your photos and videos with the D5500's seven improved Picture Controls. Add vibrance and color depth, soften skin tones, explore black & white and more. You can even create and save a custom Picture Control for a characteristic that's all your own.

Nikon D5500 Digital SLR Camera Body, 24.2MP, Vari-Angle Touch Monitor, Built-In WiFi, Black Features

  • A vari-angle monitor for which a touch-screen interface has been adopted: The D5500 is the first Nikon digital SLR camera for which a touch-screen interface has been adopted. It is equipped with a large and wide, 3.2-inch, approximately 1037K-dot TFT LCD vari-angle monitor
  • Touch Fn: One of eight frequently used camera settings (Focus-point selection, AF-area mode, Aperture, ISO sensitivity, etc.) can be assigned to this function for use with viewfinder shooting, and achieving practical operation by simply tapping or sliding a finger across the monitor while looking
  • A strong monocoque body, and the world's smallest, lightest, and slimmest digital SLR camera equipped with a vari-angle monitor: A monocoque structure, with which the exterior serves as a frame that protects the internal structure with great strength, has been adopted for the D5500.
  • A built-in Wi-Fi function that enables image transfer and remote shooting through collaboration with smart devices: The built-in Wi-Fi function makes two-way wireless communications with smart devices such as smartphones and tablets possible.
  • An effective pixel count of 24.2-million pixels, a Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor, and the EXPEED 4 image-processing engine enable superior image quality and excellent detail: Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter, the D5500 is able to capture images that make the most of the superior rendering capabilities of Nikkor Lenses
  • Even better functions and performance as a full-scale digital SLR camera: The D5500 offers the superior performance and wide variety of functions that make the rich power of expression, possible only with a full-scale digital SLR camera, possible.
  • Improved Picture Control System: Support for the new Flat Picture Control, the new Clarity adjustment item (for still images only), as well as the ability to apply adjustments in finer increments, greatly expand possibilities for imaging suited to the subject or user intent regarding expression.
  • Scene Recognition System: In order to increase the accuracy of auto control functions, scene information is analyzed using the 2016-pixel RGB sensor and the image sensor. This makes it possible for the autofocus system to accurately track moving subjects, it enables exposure control that takes highlights into consideration
  • High-speed continuous shooting: The D5500 supports high-speed continuous shooting at up to 5 fps for a maximum of 100 shots (JPEG).
  • Special Effects mode, to which Super Vivid, Pop, and Photo Illustration options have been added, for a total of ten effects that enable more creative expression: The D5500 is equipped with a Special Effects mode, with which effects can be selected and applied with recording of both still images and movies
  • D-Movie function for recording 1920 x 1080/60p full-HD movies: The D5500 is equipped with a D-Movie function that supports recording of smooth 1920 x 1080/60p full-HD movies. In addition to recording via the built-in stereo microphone, the optional Stereo Microphone ME-1 can also be used to record high-quality stereo sound.
  • A built-in Vignette Control function that reduces illumination falloff at image peripheries: The D5500 offers the Vignette Control function, which processes images to reduce the drop in brightness at the edges of frames (illumination falloff) that sometimes occurs due to the characteristics of photographic lenses.

What's in the box:

  • Item Note: Missing a rubber grip and sd card do not automatically eject from the card slot
  • card has to be pulled out by hand.
  • Battery
  • Charger