Nikon D5500 DX-format Digital SLR Body (Red)

This is an upgrade from my D5000. I'm very happy with it so far. I love the red color, which looks more true red than the image that appears on my screen. The color aides in being able to tell my camera bodies apart at a glance as well, which is actually why I chose the red. It's both smaller and lighter than my D5000, which is very nice as every ounce counts when you're predominantly an outdoor and nature photographer like I am. The grip is deeper and more comfortable. Changing lenses feels much smoother on this model. The LCD screen is noticeably larger, easier to see, and display of higher quality visually. The touch screen works well and makes quick operation easier. The touch screen has some fun and interesting capabilities too, namely touch focus and shutter release when in live view. However, I found that while the first couple of times taking photos using the screen as a shutter release is fun, it quickly becomes a nuisance when every accidental touch of the screen becomes a photo you didn't mean to take. So, I disabled that feature early on. But, I did keep the touch screen's spot focus feature on. Though I'm predominantly a viewfinder shooter, being able to focus right where I want just by touching the screen when I am using live view is great. You can also get pinpoint focus accuracy by zooming in while in live view. I'll still rely on my viewfinder and spot focusing manually for the majority of my shooting though just because that's what I'm more comfortable with. But I suspect that LCD spot focusing capability will be a well used feature among many. My favorite upgrade is the expanded ISO. It goes to 25,600 whereas my old camera only went to 3,200. This gives me MUCH more capability and flexibility in lower lighting. I ran some high ISO tests the first day I got it and was happy to see that I can easily go to several thousand ISO and still have an acceptable image, especially after applying a noise reduction filter in post processing. The built in flash is not quite as powerful as my old one, but still enough to do the trick when you're not using a speed light, but need something more than the available light. I'm pleased with the results of my flash and exposure compensation tests. They've moved some buttons around, but, I'm finding operation pretty much the same as the D5000, or at least an intuitive jump from the older model. There's been nothing that I haven't been able to quickly and easily discern after using the D5000 for years. I think anyone familiar with any of Nikon's models in this series will find switching to this one an easy transition. One negative I noticed in my initial tests is that settings change and a noticeable reduction in image quality is visible if using the continuous shooting mode compared to single shot mode in low light, high ISO tests. Focus seemed far more challenging for hand held shots in continuous shooting mode even though the camera automatically increased the shutter speed while shooting in aperture priority mode. I suspect this is due to mirror movement, but am disappointed since continuous is my preferred mode. I'll be running more tests in better lighting outside once we're out of this cold snap and will try to remember to update this review with my results. Nonetheless, this is my only disappointment thus far. I'm very pleased with everything else. In summary, I'd highly recommend this camera body to anyone on somewhat of a budget who wants a good quality DSLR that accommodates everyone from the point and shoot hobby photographer to the fully manual serious photographer. Due to its size and weight, it's particularly great for anyone who does a lot of outdoor work and/or has to lug their gear around a lot. It's the kind of good quality you'd expect from Nikon.

Holly Molly do I love this camera! Is so light and so small. Takes amazing pictures, auto focus is dead on with my 35mm f1.8 lens. I use high ISO and images look amazing... I want to say better than my D7000 at the same ISO. The touch screen is very responsive, like my Samsung phone and my wife's Iphone. This makes doing changes to the camera super fast, almost as fast as the D7000. I'm in love again, I will be taking with me the D5500 everywhere I go now. The D7000 is too heavy and sometimes I would just leave it home. Not the D5500, is so light that I will take it to park with my kids, the fair, backyard bar-b-ques with friends and 2 weddings we'll be attending this summer. Please get one! And leave your D7000 or D7200 for the studio or when you are shooting a wedding or for landscape. I just read someone else review and he says you can only change Aperture and Shutter speed from the touchscreen. Well this is false! Withing an hour of having the camera ON, I was (from the touchscreen) changing my ISO, Shutter speed, Aperture and going from AF Single to Auto to Continuous- 3D, 39 points, 11 points, etc. I can change from RAW to Jpeg Fine, Normal, Basic. I can turn on: Bracketing , Active D-Lighting, change my White Balance, change my Flash Compensation, my Exposure Compensation. I can go from Matrix Metering to Center Weighted to Spot. I can change Picture Control to Neutral, Standard, Vivid, etc. Did I say all from the touchscreen? Yes I did.

Missing usb cable, audio video cable, rubber eye piece, Nikon nx2 dvd and neck strap

Great camera. Takes unbelievable pictures in low lighting. I'm not impressed at all with the audio in video mode. Maybe an external mic would help.

I am totally new to DSLR photography. It took me about 3.5 hours to get to where I could take decent pictures with this camera. I still have a lot to learn but this camera is quite easy to understand and the settings are well set up and easy to adjust. The red color is beautiful, I'm so glad I went with the red! I couldn't be happier with this camera, I take it everywhere I go. The only gripe I have (and it's a very tiny one) was the camera body came just wrapped in bubblewrap, no box or user manual with it. Not that I really needed the manual or anything, but anything helps when you are as much of a beginner as I was. I would highly recommend this camera to any new aspiring photographer.

I had a D40, which eventually stopped working. I replaced it with a D5100, which also after only 2 years started giving me error messages when I pushed the shutter button. I have an expensive Nikon lens or I would not have bought another Nikon. I bought the D5500 two weeks before a big trip to Morocco. I tested it before I left & it worked okay. I got to Morocco & about every 7th or 8th time I pushed the shutter button, I got no response. It would not even let me review previous taken pictures. I had to keep shutting off & on the camera sometimes numerous times before the shutter fired. I am not ready to deal with Nikon warranty service but I guess I will have to soon. My next camera will not be a Nikon even though I will have to replace an expensive lens.

Comparing this to my D200. It has no front dial, buttons are smallish. Camera strap eyelets replaced with a bar (I really hate this).Changing the ISO is made difficult. But all is forgiven when I flip open the view screen. Sure, I got a viewfinder but the articulating screen I'm in love with. Plus it's way lighter than the 200. I got the red to cut down on the "where is it" factor.

This camera replaced a Sony NEX 7. I purchased a Nikon macro lens as well. This camera has a few more advanced features than the Sony and the Macro lens is perfect for taking pictures of my fountain pens. I buy the old beat up ones, restore them and sell them on eBay.

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