Nikon D5500 Quick Setup Guide

David Busch’s Compact Field Guide for the Nikon D55006
I recommend formatting the memory card before each shooting session, to
ensure that the card has a fresh file system, and doesn’t have stray files left over.
Format only when you’ve transferred all the images to your computer, of
course.
n Setup menu format. Press the MENU button, use the up/down buttons
of the multi selector (that thumb-pad-sized control to the right of the
LCD monitor) to choose the Setup menu (which is represented by a
wrench icon), navigate to the Format Memory Card entry with the right
button of the multi selector, and select Yes from the screen that appears.
Press OK to begin the format process.
Selecting an Exposure Mode
The Nikon D5500 has four types of shooting modes: advanced modes/expo-
sure modes; auto modes, which includes Auto and Auto (Flash Off); and a
third set, which Nikon labels Scene modes. Also available is a fourth option,
Special Effects, which allows you to process your images with some retouching
effects, such as Color Sketch or Miniature Effect, as the picture is actually
taken. Nikon D5500 has two types of exposure modes: Auto/Scene/Effects
modes, in which the camera makes virtually all the shooting decisions for you,
and advanced modes, which include semi-automatic and manual exposure
modes (Program, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, and Manual).
Choosing a Scene Mode
The two Auto modes and 16 Scene modes can be selected by rotating the mode
dial on the top right of the Nikon D5500. The Auto and Auto (Flash Off)
settings have their own positions on the dial, while the Scene modes can be
selected by rotating the mode dial to the SCENE position, and then rotating
the main command dial to select one of the additional modes.
Figure 1.5
The memory card is
inserted with the
label facing the back
of the camera.

Nikon D5500 Specifications

General

Megapixel	24.2 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Image stabilizer	No
Total megapixels	24.78 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, RAW
Maximum image resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	23.5 x 15.6 mm
Still image resolution(s)	(L) 6000 x 4000, (M) 4496 x 3000, (S) 2992 x 2000
Optical zoom	- x
Focal length range	- mm
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Minimum aperture number	-
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) lock	Yes
Auto Focus (AF) points	39
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 25600
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	25600
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure control	Program AE
Light exposure correction	±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Shutter speed settings	B, T
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
Flash modes	Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	0.005 s
Flash guide number	12 m
Shoe mounting point type	Hot shoe
Flash exposure correction	-3EV - +1EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Power source type	Battery
Video resolutions	640 x 424, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	60 fps
Video formats supported	H.264, MOV, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Resolution at capture speed	640x424@30fps, 1280x720@50fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps
Audio formats supported	LPCM
Memory slots	1
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	3.2 \
Display resolution	720 x 480 pixels
Display resolution (numeric)	1036800 pixels
Magnification	0.82 x
USB version	2.0
HDMI connector type	Mini
Security algorithms	AES, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Data network	Not supported
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g
Eye relief	17 mm
Scene modes	Beach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Dawn, Dusk, Food, Night landscape, Night portrait, Party (indoor), Pet, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade, Sunny
Camera playback	Highlights, Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2, 5, 10, 20 s
Languages support	BEN, ARA, BUL, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUS, SER, SWE, TUR, UKR
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3
Diopter adjustment (D-D)	-1.7 - 0.5
Battery type	EN-EL14a
Product color	Black, Red
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Cables included	AV, USB

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	70 mm
Width	124 mm
Height	97 mm
Weight	420 g
Weight (including battery)	470 g