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Nikon D5500 Kit 24.2-megapixel DSLR camera with Wi-Fi® and 18-55mm lens (Black)

Item # 0541546

When you photograph your next vacation or family event, you won't need to sacrifice picture quality or your own...

When you photograph your next vacation or family event, you won't need to sacrifice picture quality or your own...

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About the Nikon D5500 Kit

Eric A.

A compact DSLR

When you photograph your next vacation or family event, you won't need to sacrifice picture quality or your own mobility. Nikon's D5500 packs DSLR technology into a compact chassis that fits easily into carry-on luggage, and won't weigh you down when you need to carry it all day long.
The Nikon D5500 features a large, versatile, vari-angle touchscreen.

The Nikon D5500 features a large, versatile, vari-angle touchscreen.

A compact DSLR

When you photograph your next vacation or family event, you won't need to sacrifice picture quality or your own mobility. Nikon's D5500 packs DSLR technology into a compact chassis that fits easily into carry-on luggage, and won't weigh you down when you need to carry it all day long.

Now with easy-to-use touchscreen technology

The vari-angle touchscreen adds another layer to your shooting by giving you the flexibility to see what you're aiming at from any angle, including those times when you want to be in the picture along with everyone else. This is Nikon's first DSLR with a touchscreen interface, which means you can flip out the large 3.2-inch display for an interesting new angle, pinch to zoom in or out, touch where you want to focus and shoot. It makes high-resolution photography as easy as using a cell phone.

Connected creativity

Nikon built Wi-Fi into the D5500 so you can share photos and videos with the world, as soon as you're ready. Find a local Wi-Fi hotspot and share photos of your trip to London as it happens, rather than waiting until you get home. Add the optional GP-1A GPS module so you can tag each photo with geographical details, for a photo album of a truly unforgettable vacation.

Get closer with a zoom lens

You can't walk right out on the diamond to get a better shot of your kid playing third base. That's where a good zoom lens becomes your best friend. The D5500 Zoom Kit includes Nikon's tried-and-true 18-55mm zoom lens with vibration reduction, perfect for capturing rock-steady shots of fast-moving action. If you're having a more casual afternoon at home, it's also great for capturing beautiful close-ups of the shy birds that visit your backyard feeder.

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Product highlights:

  • 24.2-megapixel effective recording
  • 23.5 x 15.6mm CMOS image sensor
  • Full HD movie mode (up to 1920 x 1080) with adjustable sound level and stereo microphone input
  • share images quickly and easily with built-in Wi-Fi®
  • 3.2" vari-angle LCD touchscreen monitor can be used from a wide variety of positions
  • optional GP-1A GPS module lets you tag photos with relevant location information
  • optical SLR viewfinder (with diopter adjustment)
  • blazing-fast Nikon EXPEED 4 image processor
  • high-density 39-point autofocus system for precise autofocusing and accurate exposure
  • intelligent pop-up flash and flash exposure compensation
  • real-time in-camera effects filters plus editing in both still and video modes
  • continuous shooting mode: 5 frames per second
  • shutter speed range: 30-1/4,000 seconds, bulb
  • sensitivity or ISO (film speed equivalent) range: 100-25,600
  • program auto, shutter-priority, aperture-priority, manual, and fully automatic exposure modes
  • preset scene modes for accurately exposed images in virtually any shooting environment
  • retouch menu makes it easy to improve the look of your photos
  • records photos and video onto SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards (not included)
18-55mm VR II Lens:
  • manual and autofocus modes
  • built-in Vibration Reduction II enables sharper shots at slower shutter speeds
  • Silent Wave Motor for smooth, quiet, and precise autofocus
Lens Compatibility:
  • AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses: all autofocus and metering functions supported
  • AF Nikkor lenses (type G or D) not equipped with an autofocus motor: all functions supported except autofocus
Connections and Dimensions:
  • high-speed USB interface
  • mini HDMI output (cable not included)
  • audio input terminal for optional stereo microphone
  • 4-15/16"W x 3-15/16"H x 2-13/16"D
  • weight (body only): 14.9 oz.
  • warranty: 1 year body, 5 years lens
Supplied Accessories:
  • rechargeable EN-EL14 lithium ion battery
  • battery quick-charger
  • adjustable neck strap
  • AC adapter
  • MFR # 1546

What's in the box:

  • Digital camera body (black)
  • BF-1B Body cap (installed)
  • AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5-6G II VR zoom lens
  • LC-52 Front lens cap (installed)
  • Slip-on rear lens cap (installed)
  • EN-EL14a (7.4V/ 1230mAh/ 8.9Wh) Lithium Ion battery pack with plastic terminal cover
  • MH-24 Battery charger (8.4V/0.9A)
  • 2' UC-E23 USB cable with proprietary USB connector on one end and a USB type-A connector on other end
  • 47" EG-CP16 Audio-Video cable (with proprietary USB connector on one end and RCA stereo audio and composite video plugs on the other end
  • Neck strap
  • User's Manual (English)
  • User Manual (Spanish)
  • Warranty Programs sheet (camera)
  • Lens/Accessory One Year USA Limited Warranty sheet (lens)
  • 5 Years of Protection Extended Warranty sheet (lens)
  • Nikon School promo sheet
  • Important Safety Instructions (for battery charger)

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More details on the Nikon D5500 Kit

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Features & specs

General
LCD Screen Size 3.2"
Adjustable-angle LCD Yes
Wi-Fi Built-in
GPS-enabled Optional
Lens 35mm Equivalent 27-82.5mm
Optical Zoom 3x
Digital Zoom N/A
Filter Diameter 52mm
Manual Focusing Yes
Manual Exposure Yes
Built-in Flash Yes
HDMI Output Mini
Memory
Internal Memory None
Memory Stick No
CFexpress Cards No
CompactFlash Cards No
SD Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
XQD Cards No
Image
Sensor Size APS-C
Megapixels 24.2
Image Stabilization With included lens
Highest Resolution 6000 x 4000
4K Video No
Video Resolution 1920 x 1080/60p
Dimensions
Width (inches) 5
Height (inches) 3-15/16
Depth (inches) 3
Weight With Battery (ounces) 16.6
Warranty
Parts Warranty 1 Year
Labor Warranty 1 Year
The Nikon D5500 Kit replaces these items:

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Recording Features
Included Lens
Optional Accessories
Playback, Editing And Printing Functions
Connections
Battery Information
Software

Recording Features

Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD Monitor: The Nikon D5500 has a 3.2" TFT touchscreen LCD monitor featuring approximately 1,036,800 dots and 3-level adjustable brightness. The Vari-angle monitor opens outward 180°, and can be rotated 180° forward or 90° backward for high- and low-angle photography. The large LCD monitor has large fonts with easy-to-view menus. The touchscreen allows you to touch where you want to focus and shoot, as well as pinch to zoom, and swipe to navigate menus and view photos. The monitor can display shooting information such as shutter speed, aperture, and number of exposures remaining as well as the settings currently applied.

Live View: The camera features Live View, which allows you to frame your photographs in the monitor instead of the viewfinder. When the Live View switch is rotated, the mirror is raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder. The Live View display will show up to 13 items, including shooting, focus, and AF-area modes, along with other status indicators. You can opt to hide many of the indicators, or overlay a framing grid in the monitor.

Optical Viewfinder: The D5500 uses a fixed eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder with a built-in diopter adjustment to set the viewfinder to your personal eyesight (with or without glasses). The viewfinder's coverage area is approximately 95% horizontal and vertical. During self-timer or remote control operation when your eye does not cover the viewfinder eyepiece, stray light may enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure when the image is captured. To prevent this, you can use the optional DK-5 eyepiece cap to cover the eyepiece.

Image Sensor: The D5500 features a 23.5mm x 15.6mm DX-format CMOS image sensor with a total pixel count of approximately 24.78 million pixels and an effective pixel count of approximately 24.2 million.

Dust Reduction System: The image sensor is equipped with a low-pass filter to remove dust or dirt on the sensor. You can set the camera to clean the image sensor automatically at startup, or at shut down, or both. It can also be set to turn the auto cleaning function off.

Compatible Lenses: The D5500 is equipped with the standard Nikon F bayonet mount with AF contacts. DX-format-compatible lenses are recommended. Auto focus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses. Auto focus 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 lenses can be used in Manual Mode, but without the camera exposure meter. The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

Recording Media: The camera records images on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards up to 2 GB in size, SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB, and SDXC cards up to 256 GB. The camera also supports Eye-Fi and ultra high-speed UHS-I cards. No SD cards are included with the camera. The camera has no internal memory.

Still Image Formats: The D5500 records still images in JPEG and NEF (RAW) formats. You can choose from the following Image Quality and Image Size settings:

Quality Option
(Compression ratio)
Available Image Sizes Description
NEF (RAW) 6000 x 4000 Raw 14-bit data, compressed
NEF + JPEG 6000 x 4000 Two images are recorded, one NEF image and one JPEG image. You can choose from fine, normal, or basic compression for the JPEG.
JPEG L: 6000 x 4000
M: 4496 x 3000
S: 2992 x 2000
JPEG-baseline compliant with fine (1:4), normal (1:8) or basic (1:16) compression

Movie Recording: The D5500 records movies in High Definition in 16:9 aspect ratio and Standard Definition in 3:2. Movies are recorded in MOV file format, with H.264/MPEG-4 advanced video coding, and Linear PCM audio, recorded by the built-in stereo microphone. You can record in High Quality or Normal Quality modes. The maximum file size for individual movies is 4 GB. Movies can be recorded in the following frame sizes and rates:

Frame Size Frame Rate Maximum Clip Length
High Quality Normal Quality
1920 x 1080 60p 10 min 20 min
50p*
30p 20 min 29 min 59 sec
25p*
24p
1280 x 720 60p
50p*
640 x 424 30p 29 min 59 sec 29 min 59 sec
25p*
* Available when PAL format is selected.

Built-in Wi-Fi: The D5500 has built-in Wi-Fi. Using the Wireless Mobile Utility app on your Android (4.0 and up) or iOS (6.0 or later) device, you can display the view through the camera lens on your smart device. You can also control the camera remotely, including taking pictures and downloading them to your device for sharing on the Internet.

Focus Modes: You can choose from the following autofocus and manual focus modes:

  • Auto-servo AF (AF-A): Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus if subject is stationary, and continuous-servo autofocus if subject is moving.
  • Single-servo Autofocus (AF-S): For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
  • Continuous-servo Autofocus (AF-C): For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while shutter release button is pressed halfway.
  • Manual (M): Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when autofocus does not produce the desired results.

AF Assist Illuminator: The built-in AF assist illuminator enables the camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. This feature will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. It has an operating range of 1'-8" to 9'-10".

AF-Area Modes: The D5500 offers a choice of four focus areas that together cover a wide area of the frame. The AF-area mode determines how the focus area is selected and what happens if the subject moves out of the selected focus area while the camera is still focusing. You can choose one of the following AF-area modes:

  • Single Point: You select the focus area manually and the camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus area only. The selection can be made from any one of the eleven AF spot sensors.
  • Dynamic Area (9, 21, or 39 AF points): In AF-A and AF-C modes, user selects focus point manually but camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points if subject briefly leaves the selected point. In AF-S focus mode, you select the focus point manually.
  • Auto Area: Camera automatically detects subject and selects focus point.
  • 3D-Tracking: In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, you select the focus point using the multi-selector. If subject moves after camera has focused, camera uses 3D tracking to select new focus point and keep focus locked on original subject while shutter release pressed halfway. If subject leaves viewfinder, you will need to remove finger from shutter release button and recompose photo with subject in the selected focus point.

Release Modes: The camera can take pictures one at a time, or continuously as long as the shutter release button is pressed. You can also take photos using the self-timer or with an optional remote control. The camera allows you to choose from the following Release Modes:

  • Single Frame: The camera takes one photograph each time the shutter release button is pressed.
  • Continuous L (low speed): The camera records photographs up to 3 frames per second while the shutter release button is held down.
  • Continuous H (high speed): The camera records photographs up to 5 frames per second while the shutter release button is held down.
  • Self-timer: This mode can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. You can set the delay timer to take the photo 2, 5, 10, or 20 seconds after you press the shutter release. You can also select the number of photos taken between 1 and 9.
  • Delayed Remote: Shutter is released 2 seconds after the shutter release button on the optional ML-L3 remote is pressed.
  • Quick-response Remote: Shutter is released when the shutter release button on the optional ML-L3 remote is pressed.

Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II: The D5500's 3D Color Matrix Metering II evaluates each scene for brightness, color, contrast, size and position of shadows and highlights, selected focus area and camera-to-subject distance, comparing that information against an onboard database of more than 30,000 actual photographic scenes. The result delivers instantly and precisely determined exposures for each scene, even in challenging lighting conditions.

Metering: You can choose from the following Metering Modes to determine how the camera sets exposure:

  • Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations. Camera uses 420-pixel RGB sensor to meter a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and with type G or D lenses, range information. (See 3D Color Matrix Metering II above). With other CPU lenses, the camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D range information.
  • Center-weighted: The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area.
  • Spot: The camera meters exposure in active focus point only. This ensures that the subject will be correctly exposed, even when background is much brighter or darker.

Shooting Modes: The Mode Dial on the top of the camera offers a wide choice of shooting modes, organized in 4 groups:

  • Auto Modes: For simple, point-and-shoot photography: Auto and Auto (flash off).
  • P, S, A, and M Modes: For full control over camera settings: Programmed Auto, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-priority Auto, and Manual.
  • Scene Modes: The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene selected: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Pet Portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn Colors, and Food.
  • Special Effects: You can choose from the following special effects for still images and movies: Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, and Low Key.

Exposure Compensation: You can alter the exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. You can adjust the exposure from -5.0 to +5.0 EV in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps in the P, S, A, and M modes.

White Balance: White balance is used to preserve natural colors under different types of lighting. When the camera is set to one of the exposure modes (P, S, A, M), you can choose one of the following white balance options: Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, and Preset Manual.

ISO Sensitivity: ISO Sensitivity is the digital equivalent of film speed. When lighting is poor, the camera will automatically increase sensitivity, permitting faster exposures, and minimizing blur caused by inadvertent camera movement, up to a maximum equivalent of ISO 6400. You can manually select from ISO settings 100 to 25600, with incremental steps of 1/3EV.

High Dynamic Range (HDR): The High Dynamic Range (HDR) function combines two exposures to form a single image that captures a wide range of tones from shadows to highlights, even with high-contrast subjects. You can select from the following options: Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, or Off.

Multiple Exposures: You can record a series of two or three exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures produce colors noticeably superior to those in software-generated photographic overlays created from existing images.

Active D-Lighting: Nikon's Active D-Lighting can correct exposure issues due to difficult lighting conditions instantly and automatically while you shoot. Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast.

Interval Timer Photography: You can take photographs automatically at preset intervals. When setting up the interval timer shooting, you can choose the following parameters:

  • Starting Time: Now or at an entered time (clock must be set)
  • Interval: 1 second to 24 hours
  • Number of Intervals: 1 to 999 times
Note: Use of a tripod is recommended during interval timer shooting.

Built-in Flash: The D5500 has a built-in flash that will pop up automatically in low light situations, or can be manually raised with a button release. The camera offers the following flash sync modes depending upon the shooting mode selected: Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction, Auto Slow Sync, Auto Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Rear-curtain Sync, Fill Flash, and Flash Off.

Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS): Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible external flash units for improved flash photography. The camera's Accessory Shoe is compatible with the following optional Speedlights: SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, and SB-300.

Flash Compensation: In P, S, A, and M modes, the flash compensation can be used to increase or reduce flash output from the level chosen by the camera's flash control system. The flash exposure compensation can be set to values between -3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV.

Picture Controls: When the camera is set to one of the P, S, A, or M modes, you can choose from the following Picture Control options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape and Flat.

Custom Settings: The D5500 features a custom settings menu that allows you to customize the camera settings to suit your individual preferences. There are six main setting areas:

  • Autofocus: AF-C Priority selection, Number of focus points, Built-in AF-assist illuminator, Rangefinder
  • Exposure: EV steps for exposure control, ISO display
  • Timers/AE Lock: Shutter-release button AE-L, Auto off timers, Self timer, Remote on duration (ML-L3)
  • Shooting/Display: Viewfinder grid display, File number sequence, Exposure delay mode, Date Stamp, Reverse Indicators
  • Bracketing/Flash: Flash control for built-in flash, Auto bracketing set
  • Controls: Assign function button, Assign AE-L/AF-L button, Reverse dial rotation, Slot empty release lock, Reverse indicators

Streaming Webcam: Using Nikon's Webcam Utility software, you can use the camera to live stream high quality video on many of the popular video conferencing software platforms. You will need to connect the camera to your computer via the included USB cable. The camera's microphone will not capture sound, so a separate microphone is needed, plugged into the computer's microphone port. Optional accessories include a tripod or other mount, and a constant light source. The software works with many of your favorite streaming apps, including Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, Facebook Messenger, and Microsoft Teams. Nikon's Webcam Utility is compatible with Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise (64-bit only) and macOS Big Sur (Version 11), macOS Catalina (Version 10.15), macOS Mojave (Version 10.14), and macOS High Sierra (Version 10.13).

Warranty Terms: Nikon offers a 1-year parts and labor warranty on the camera and included lens. An additional 4-year Extended Service Coverage on the lens is available at no charge if you register the product with Nikon within 10 days of purchase.

Included Lens

18-55mm Lens: This package includes an AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens. The lens includes a 52mm snap-on front lens cap (LC-52) and a slip-on rear lens cap.

3X Optical Zoom: The compact 3x zoom lens has a broad 18-55mm focal range for use in a variety of situations. When mounted to the camera the lens' picture angle is equivalent to approximately 1.5x the focal length of 35mm format (27-82.5mm). Close focusing distance to 0.92 feet (11.04") throughout the entire zoom range is possible. Separate zoom and focusing rings ensure responsive operation.

Silent Wave Motor (SWM): Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures fast, quiet auto focus operation. Auto Focus-Silent Wave (AF-S) is a type of focusing motor used in a number of AF-Nikkor lenses; the AF-S motor is very fast and quiet. AF-S lenses also have an A-M mode selector which allows the user to switch from automatic to manual focus with almost no lag time.

Vibration Reduction (VR): Vibration Reduction (VR) minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, enabling sharper pictures, hand-held, at shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise be possible. Vibration Reduction can be turned on or off via the VR switch on the lens barrel.

Focus Mode Switch: The Focus Mode switch on the lens barrel enables quick switching between Autofocus (A) and Manual Focus (M).

Super Integrated Coating (SIC): High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) offers superior color reproduction, while substantially reducing ghosting and flare.

Lens Element: A Hybrid aspherical lens element minimizes various types of lens aberration.

Diaphragm: A rounded seven-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural.

Specifications:

  • Type of Lens: G-type AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR lens with built-in CPU
  • Type of Mount: Nikon F-bayonet type
  • Filter Diameter: 52mm
  • Focal Length Range: 18mm to 55mm
  • Maximum Aperture: f/3.5 (wide) - f/5.6 (telephoto)
  • Minimum Aperture: f/22 (wide) - f/36 (telephoto)
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 0.92 feet (11.04")
  • Lens Construction: 11 elements in 8 groups (1 aspherical lens element)
  • Picture Angle: 76° to 28° 50'
  • Focal Length Scale: 18, 24, 35, 45, 55mm
  • Dimensions: 2.3" Diameter, 2.6" Length
  • Weight: 6.9 ounces
Optional Accessories

GPS Units: Nikon's optional GP-1 or GP-1A GPS units can be connected to the camera's Accessory Terminal, using the cable supplied with the device. Location data from the GPS unit can determine the camera's current position (latitude, longitude, altitude) and the current time as provided by satellite navigation systems, and embed it into photographs and movies taken with the camera.

Remote Control: The D5500 is compatible with the ML-L3 wireless remote control. There are infrared receivers on the front and back, so you can use the remote from virtually anywhere within approximately 16 feet. The shutter release can be set to Quick Response or 2-sec Delay in the Release Modes menu. In addition, the optional WR-R10/WR-T10 remote combination can also be used with the camera. The WR-R10 receiver plugs into the Accessory Terminal on the side of the camera.

Remote Release Cord: In addition to the wireless remotes, the camera can also be controlled by the MC-DC2 Wired Remote Control. The MC-DC2 plugs into the Accessory Terminal on the side of the camera.

Microphone: The camera has a 3.5mm mini-jack for connecting an optional microphone, such as the Nikon ME-1. The microphone receives power from the camera. The microphone input is also compatible with other 3rd party microphones with 3.5mm plugs.

Playback, Editing And Printing Functions

Image Playback: The D5500 will play back still images in Full-Frame one-at-a-time in the order recorded. You can display varying amounts of photo information, superimposed over the images. Thumbnail images can be displayed at 4, 12, or 80 at a time, or by date in a calendar display.

Slide Show: This features plays photographs back in an automatic slide show manner. You can set the frame interval at 2, 3, 5, or 10 seconds.

Playback Zoom: During single-image and thumbnail playback, you can zoom in on the selected image. Once the image is enlarged, you can pan around the image on the LCD monitor using the multi selector.

Retouching Menu: These options can be used to create, trimmed, resized, or retouch existing copies of the photographs in the memory card. You can choose from the following options: D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Monochrome, Filter effects, Color balance, Image overlay, NEF (RAW) processing, Resize, Quick retouch, Straighten, Distortion control, Fisheye, Color outline, Color sketch, Perspective control, Miniature effect, Selective color, Edit movie, Photo Illustration, Painting, and Side-by-side comparison.

Movie Playback: When playing back movies, you can perform the following functions: Pause/play, Advance/rewind, Skip 10 seconds (ahead or back), Adjust volume, and Edit movie. When editing, you can create a copy from which the opening or closing footage has been removed. If desired, you can save a selected frame as a JPEG still.

PictBridge Printing Capability: You can connect this camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. PictBridge is a new standard that allows you to connect a PictBridge compliant camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer and make prints, regardless of brand. The supplied USB cable is required for connecting the camera to the printer.

Connections

USB/AV Connection: The Nikon D5500 utilizes a single connector for interfacing the camera with your computer via USB or with your standard definition TV. This micro-USB jack is USB 2.0 High-Speed compatible. A UC-E23 USB cable is supplied for connecting the camera to your computer. Also, the EG-CP16 audio/video cable is supplied for connecting the D5500 to your TV. You can select between NTSC or PAL video playback.

HDMI: The camera has a Type C mini-HDMI connection for connecting to an HDTV for playing back High Definition movies and high resolution still images. A Mini-HDMI-to-HDMI cable is required. The HDMI output resolution can be set to Auto, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.

Microphone Input: A 3.5mm stereo mini-jack microphone input lets you connect an optional external microphone.

Accessory Terminal: The Accessory Terminal is provided for connecting optional devices, such as the receiver for a wireless remote or remote shutter release. (See Optional Accessories section above for specific accessories.)

Battery Information

Li-ion Battery Pack: The D5500 comes with a long lasting rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (EN-EL14a), with the capacity of approximately 820 still images or 65 minutes of video recording (at 1920 x 1080/60p) per charge.

Quick Charger: The camera also comes with a Battery Charger (MH-24) to the charge the supplied Li-ion battery pack. The MH-24 will charge the EN-EL14a battery pack in approximately 110 minutes or the EN-EL14 in 90 minutes.

Backup Battery: The camera's internal backup battery can provide up to a month of backup power after about three days of charging from the EN-EL14a battery pack. The backup battery powers the camera's internal clock, and maintains settings when the power is turned off.

Auto Off Timers: This feature allows you to choose how long the monitor and exposure meters remain on when no operations are performed to prevent battery drain. You can choose from Short, Normal, or Long options, which have timers of preset durations for Playback/Menus, Image Review, Live View, and Standby Timer. You can also customize separate delays for each, if desired.

Optional AC Adapter: The EP-5A Power Connector and EH-5b AC Adapter can be used to power the camera for extended periods. It is recommended for long slide shows, extremely long exposures, or interval timer shooting.

Software

ViewNX 2: Nikon's ViewNX 2 and Capture NX-D software can be downloaded from the Nikon website (URL provided in the User's Manual). ViewNX 2 allows you to upload, view, edit, and share photos and movies. Capture NX-D software is for fine-tuning your photos, changing settings for NEF (RAW) pictures, and saving them in other formats (JPEG, TIFF, etc.). Capture NX-D also has an Image Dust Off feature that processes NEF (RAW) images to remove image artifacts caused by dust inside the camera.

Supported Operating Systems: The supplied software can be used with computers running the following operating systems:

  • Windows:
    • Windows 8.1
    • Windows 7 (Service Pack 1)
    • Windows Vista (Service Pack 2)
  • Macintosh: Mac OS X version 10.8.5, 10.9.5, and 10.10.1

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What external flash will fit the Nikon D5500?
michael  Oct 03, 2015
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Hello Nick, Thanks for the question, unfortunately I'm not sure which external flash would fit best with the D5500 as I haven't had the need for one yet. One thing to note if you're going to be using an external flash often is that the max shutter speed that can be sync'd is 1/200th of a sec. with the D5500. If this will hinder your work, look into the D7100 or 7200 as an alternative.
darian  Oct 04, 2015
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I'm using the Nikon SB800 and the SB400. The SB400 is no longer made.
gary s  Oct 04, 2015

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