A first for Nikon DSLR cameras, the black D5500
incorporates a touchscreen LCD monitor, giving you greater camera
control. It features a 24.2 megapixel sensor and an EXPEED 4 image
processor that provide high-resolution images and Full HD 1080p video
with notable low-light sensitivity up to ISO 25600 and up to 5 fps. The
optical low-pass filter is omitted from the sensor, allowing for
additional sharpness in both photos and videos. The D5500 has a 39-point
autofocus system with nine cross-type sensors and a 2,016-pixel RGB
sensor for precise exposure metering in a wide variety of lighting
conditions. Full HD videos can be shot at multiple frame rates up to 60
fps, with full-time continuous auto focusing capabilities. The D5500
also has selectable audio frequency ranges - Wide and Voice. It also
has a built-in intervalometer to record up to 9,999 consecutive
exposures at variable intervals.
The redesigned camera body is
slightly smaller and lighter than its predecessor, and incorporates both
an optical pentamirror optical viewfinder along with a large 3.2"
1,037k-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD monitor, which features a 180�
swivel design to better support working from high and low angles. A
variety of touchscreen functions allow you to pinch to zoom, navigate
menus, choose settings, and choose your focus point. An eye sensor turns
the LCD monitor on and off, enables a Touch function, and starts the
playback funtion when your eye moves away from the viewfinder.
Built-in Wi-Fi enables advanced image sharing capabilities, and when
paired with an Android or iOS mobile device, remote viewing and control
over the shutter release is possible from a distance.
A wide
range of Picture Control modes, Scene Modes, and Special Effects modes
are available as well as in-camera image editing capabilities for
adjusting settings prior to sharing. Built-in HDR and Active D-Lighting
modes can also be used to optimize exposure results by preserving
highlight and shadow details for an extended range of apparent tones.
Included with the D5500 is the DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens,
a general-purpose zoom lens featuring a retractable barrel for a
compact, lightweight design. The lens has a 35mm equivalent zoom range
of 27-82.5mm, making it useful in a wide variety of shooting conditions.