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Nikon D5500 DX-Format Digital SLR w/ 18-55mm VR II Kit (Black)

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Condition
New
Color
Black
Style
w/ 18-55mm
Set
Base
Screen size
3.2 in
Weight
14.88 oz
Compatible Mountings
Nikon F (DX), Nikon F (FX)
Warranty
1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts, This warranty doesn't apply to the batteries and software driver that accompany this product
Works with
Nikon F mount

Features 7

  • 24.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter (OLPF)
  • 39-point Autofocus (AF) system
  • 5 frames per second continuous shooting
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

Description

From the Manufacturer Get more creative than ever. Flip out the touchscreen Vari-angle display, find an exciting new perspective and capture it as an ultra-sharp 24.2-megapixel photo. Flick a switch and start recording Full HD 1080 video at a high-speed frame rate of 60p, which is great for fast action and ultra-smooth slow motion. Break free of the ordinary with artistic filters and effects, built-in HDR capabilities, time lapse photography, outstanding low-light capabilities and much more. You won't even have to wait to share your creations built-in Wi-Fi means you can share your images anywhere, anytime. I AM CONNECTED CREATIVITYSometimes, inspiration comes from the tools we use to create. Take the 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.Sharpen your creative visionStunning, sharp, detailed photos & videosTo 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 anglesHigh resolution touchscreen Vari-angle LCDA 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 instantlyBuilt-in Wi-Fi and smartphone compatibilityShare 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!Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.Create everywhereSmall and durable enough to grab and goThere'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 momentThe 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 cinematicCinematic 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. Supplied Accessories D5500 - Body w/ 18-55mm Lens EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery MH-24 Quick Charger DK-25 Rubber Eyecup UC-E23 USB Cable EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable AN-DC3 Strap BF-1B Body Cap NikonView NX2 CD ROM

Specs 81

Compatible Mountings Nikon F (DX), Nikon F (FX)
Aspect Ratio 169
Photo Sensor Technology CMOS
Supported File Format JPEG Fine, Normal, Basic, RAW 12- or 14-bit, compressed, DPOF compatible, DCF 2.0 compliant
Image Stabilization No
Maximum Focal Length 5.5 centimeters
Optical Zoom 3 x
Maximum Aperture 3.5 millimeters

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The Camera I've Been Waiting For
Color: Black Style: w/ 18-55mm Set: Base
Review Image by Benjamin K.
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Review Image by Benjamin K.
This is the camera I've been looking for. My interest in photography goes way back, but it wasn't until I got my first iPhone (the 4S) that I was able to start exploring. From there, I bought a Fuji HS30EXR, which was very highly recommended, and had awful image quality; next, I purchased a Sony NEX-6, which was light-years ahead of the Fuji, but I always felt like something was missing. So I bought the Sony a6000 and suffered immediate buyer's remorse (though I eventually bought its little brother, the RX100 m2, which is my much-loved coat-pocket camera). I was always looking for that missing something. And not being trained at all in photography, never having taken any classes, and having to learn everything on my own from books and websites, I could never put my finger on what that something was. Until I discovered the D5500. The D5500 takes great pictures. It's also harder to use than the a6000. But it feels like a real camera. It's comfortable in my (somewhat large) hands. Compared to the CSC Sony cameras I've owned, it feels more like a tool than a toy. As I say, it's more challenging to use (no Focus Peaking!), and as a result, I'm more satisfied when I take a decent exposure. And it is sharp, in part because modern Nikons lack anti-aliasing filters. An Anti-Aliasing Filter serves to soften your images to prevent moiré- a sort of banding that occurs in high-contrast patterns (think a striped dress) when recorded by a digital sensor. (You may have seen these patterns on an old tube t.v. screen when you were a kid, too.) In my opinion, the benefit of having 24mp is not that you necessarily get a "better" image- you get more room to crop. I like to take pictures of the moon, and it's nice to be able to zoom in and inspect the surface. The Sony's were way too soft when zoomed in at 50%, let alone 100%. This may not be the case for the full-frame Sony cameras, but the APS-C models leave a lot to be desired. As far as those cameras are concerned, 24mp is about 16mp wasted. The D5500 feels great in hand, nice and light, but still substantial, with a good amount of grip, and it truly is optimized to help amatuers like me get the shot they want. It's fast (though not as quick in burst mode as the a6000), and the touchscreen is a treat coming from Sony (menus within menus within menus within menus...), making it super easy to change aperture, ISO, shutter speed, etc. The lens selection is fantastic, whether you go Nikon or third-party (I've already added the AF-S 35mm and the 55-200mm VRII to my bag), although there is an obvious emphasis on pro gear. The D5500 is the camera for me. Every single box (image quality, feel, looks) is neatly checked. I find myself spending less time in Lightroom and more time with a camera in my hands, and I find that leaving things like ISO up to the camera (unthinkable on Sony's APS-C cameras, which render unusable images after ISO 6400 or so) not only renders great images, but makes it that much easier (and enjoyable) for me to bungle my way through this silly, expensive hobby of mine. I would recommend this camera to everyone who wants to go beyond smartphones and point-and-shoots. Side note- I chose the D5500 over the D7200 for several reasons that you may or may not agree with, but here they are: 1. The D5500 and the D7200 have the same sensor. IQ should be the same. 2. The D7200 is $400 more. Although I love my D5500, I will probably not be as fond of it in three or four years. But the lenses could conceivably last for decades with proper care. As better photographers than me have said, buy only as much camera as you need, and spend the rest on lenses. 3. Simpler exterior. I'm not ready for all the buttons and dials yet. Stepping up to the D7000 series will be next, but that's several years from now. I felt it was better to become accustomed to the DSLR form factor before dropping $1100 on the camera body alone. As far as the Nikon vs. Canon debate is concerned, I'm uninterested. I chose the D5500 over the comparable Canons for a couple of reasons. 1. Nikon bodies seem to cost less than their Canon counterparts, but are rated more highly; the Canon t6s is more expensive and does not perform as well. Ditto the 70d. 2. Nikon has legacy lens support unmatched by Canon. Will I ever take advantage of it? Who knows, but I like the idea. 3. Canon DSLR's don't render color as well, in my opinion, Easy fix, I know- but still. That being said, I'm certain that a skilled photographer could get great pictures from just about anything, so don't get yourself bogged down in fruitless Nikon vs. Canon, DSLR vs. Mirrorless/M43, Android vs. Apple type debates. Just take pictures! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2016 by Benjamin K.
Great camera, great pictures
Color: Red Style: w/ 18-55mm Set: Base
Review Image by Retired Geek
Review Image by Retired Geek
We bought this camera for a trip we recently completed. The picture quality was outstanding, even for pictures taken without flash. The museum pictures might be copyright protected, but here's a sample hand-held picture taken after dark with only street lighting. The focus is near the center of the picture. The second picture is a daylight picture. At 4000x6000 (the default resolution) the brown and white street sign can be magnified to be readable. We took a lot of pictures in museums which don't allow flash photography, but the camera was able to handle almost all of them. There was only one shot it couldn't take but that was an almost pitch black situation. In this case with automatic settings the camera simply refused to take the picture. Some notes: 1) In order to get a quick shutter speed in lower light situations you need to look through the eye piece rather than the view screen. Hand held pictures with low light came out crisp with bright colors. (see the example) 2) When shooting movies, you need to use the view screen rather than the eye piece. Pressing the movie button without the view screen active has no effect. The 18-55mm lens which came with the kit was the one I used almost all the time on this trip. I also got a 55-200mm lens, but didn't want to carry both lenses around all the time. I didn't find a lot of situations that called for zoom, but for trip photography it might have been wiser to get one 18-200mm lens instead of the two lenses. This camera has a lot of features which are explained in the detailed manual provided. I didn't use most of them. I used the automatic without flash setting for most pictures. It was useful to read the manual, though, for the rare situations that required special handling. Two versions of the manual came with the camera: one in English, one in Spanish. The camera battery is rated for over 800 pictures (a large percentage with flash.) I took 555 mostly without flash, and the battery indicator is still at 100%. I brought along the charger but never used it. Picture downloading to a computer is pretty fast. USB-3 is supported. This camera also supports WiFi, but I haven't used that feature yet so can't comment on it other to say that it's there. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2015 by Retired Geek
Love my little red camera
Color: Red Style: w/ 18-55mm Set: Base
I have purchased this camera twice. The first one bit the dust when I fell down beside a waterfall and it smashed on the rocks. Popped the battery cover off, scratched the lens just a little. Taped the battery in until I could afford a new one. Got a different Nikon from a pawn shop, a D3400. Good camera, but not as good as the little red one. Great camera for beginners and professionals. The post office threw this one over the 6' fence when they delivered it. Right. Thankfully it was undamaged. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2025 by Kathy H.
Great starter camera
Color: Black Style: w/ 18-55mm Set: Base
I am a very green newbie to photography (all my past cameras have been point-and-shoots), and this was the perfect choice recommended by a friend. The price point was reasonable, and it was light/small enough to be carried around when traveling. The controls were all very intuitive and it only took a day or so to pick up the basics of utilizing the manual modes. The thing I liked the best (which actually took some Googling to figure out) is the wireless feature. I often travel to places with no data plan and sketching wifi, so having that feature will allow me to upload and share pictures with family and friends easily. Just be sure that if you have an iPhone, you go to your wireless networks and select the one that's connected to your camera -- that was a step that was missing in the instruction book! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2016 by Barbazon
Monitor en malas condiciones
Color: Black Style: w/ 18-55mm Set: Base
Llego en malas condiciones, el monitor estaba dañado, tuve que devolverlo, fue muy triste..
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2026 by Amazon Customer
An Amazing Camera
Color: Black Style: w/ 18-55mm Set: Base
This camera is a great beginner DSLR. The picture quality is top notch as is the video quality. The only real issue I have is the autofocus, sometimes it can't focus on a few things up close (which is fine since you can manually adjust the focus). When recording with autofocus, the lens makes a lot of noise, so if you do plan on recording with this camera, either turn it on manual, or just get a cold shoe shotgun microphone, makes a world of a difference. Night time photos are amazing with some adjustments. (I'm not accustomed to a camera that's able to take low light photos well, so my thoughts on it might not be something to be desired). I took a photo of a very dark area and got some amazing photos, it almost looked as if it was daytime, of course with stars. I very much enjoy the camera, I hope it's better than the T6i, I chose this over that. I hope my review helps anyone! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2019 by Amazon Customer
Great camera. Overall package, not so much.
Color: Black Style: w/ 18-55mm Set: Base
This is billed as the camera for people who want to take their photography seriously. Wish Nikon and/or Amazon felt the same way. The camera comes highly recommended from several sources and it's every bit as good as they say. Great image quality, very versatile, very useful and very usable - I'm having a lot of fun with it, and won't be replacing it for a very long time. Check out youtube for Tony Northrup's user guide for pretty much everything you need to know about this camera. He starts at the basic "how to turn it on" and goes all the way through with advance settings for specific situations - how you would use it at your kid's soccer game, for instance. It's an hour well spent. https://youtu.be/Hf_aqeeQ8jY Quibbles about the overall package: Really? No SD card included. SHAME! Camera has a mini HDMI port, but they don't include a cable. Meh. Camera has an old school USB port, but they do include a too short cable. Lots of those lying around. Meh. Battery is proprietary. I'm sure at this level, they all are. Do yourself a favor and order another when you order the camera. ARRGGH! Battery charger is a huge PITA and makes me a tiny bit angry everytime I have to use it. It's got flip out prongs for a wall outlet. You have to directly plug it into an outlet, so lots of bending over, and good luck if you're traveling. If you use it with a powerstrip, it's going to cover 2 or 3 additional outlets. Why didn't they make it so you can plug a standard usb cable into it for charging, like every other device I own? EHHHHH. The kit lens is ok. If you're at all serious, you'll want to replace it pretty quickly with something else faster, stronger, better and more expensive. If your budget will allow, get the body only and pick up one of the lenses noted by Tony at the end of the tutorial. I don't know why Nikon or even Amazon don't offer "if you're serious and want to take X kind of pictures" bundles with better lenses. Even some of the third party stuff from Sigma is better than the kit lenses. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2016 by Mark S. Litton
Nice
Color: Black Style: w/ 18-55mm Set: Base
This is a very nice light little SLR. I am just learning all its features and plan to update the review in the future. One way I am learning is by reading the reference manual I downloaded from Nikon. The camera comes with a small (131 page) "user's manual." I misplaced mine and went to the Nikon web site to download a copy. That's when I discovered the much more complete (400 pages) "reference manual." Using a Nikon app, I was also able to download the reference manual to my iPhone. One of the new (for me) features of the camera is the Wi-Fi that will transmit photos to your smart phone. Reviewers of the IOS app that I needed found it buggy, but it worked ok for me. This could be useful when I am away from my computer and want to use my iPhone to email photos. Years ago I bought an Eye-Fi wi-fi enabled SD card for use with my Nikon D-90. I found it awkward to use and put it away. The D5500 has built capability for using the Eye-Fi. So, if I am in range of my wi-fi network, my photos can be transmitted almost instantly to my computer. I think this will be very helpful for portrait work. More to come as I learn the cameras features. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2015 by rblaw
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