Nikon d 5500 reviews of professionals. Nikon D5500 DSLR test - modern technology in a compact package. SLR camera Nikon D5500 video review

29.12.2021

AT recent times The photography market has changed a lot. There was a redistribution of forces, forcing even major manufacturers to reconsider its conservative approach to manufactured products. The wind of change has not bypassed one of the two largest players in the photographic equipment market - Nikon, which has always responded promptly to requests from amateur photographers, taking into account all the comments and wishes in new models of its cameras. Today we will talk about the most technological novelty of this brand in the class of amateur DSLRs - Nikon D5500.

In general, Nikon has recently released quite a few new SLR cameras against the background of competitors, among which are mainly professional models or cameras for advanced photographers: Nikon D810, Nikon D750, Nikon D7200. However, the hero of our today's review is Nikon D5500, the ideological successor of the D5300 model, which appeared on the shelves more than a year and a half ago and has become a reliable companion of many novice amateur photographers.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II Nikkor SETTINGS: ISO 1000, F5.6, 1/125s, 165.0mm equiv.

If earlier the almost annual renewal of the model range of amateur DSLRs was largely of a fashion character, then this new product clearly feels the transition to new traditions. The changes affected not only the filling, they are also visible in the appearance of this model. Externally, the D5500 is noticeably different from its predecessor cameras.

The camera has become lighter by almost 100 grams: together with the battery, its weight is only 470 grams. To reduce the size of the novelty, Nikon engineers designed a completely new body, adding more smooth lines. Appearance the D5500 is more modern and technologically advanced.

Let's talk about government. It should be noted here that we now have a more convenient steering wheel located under the thumb. Its design was modified, making the disk itself open, and its course more accurate and convenient. Rotating it is easy enough, but requires effort, which helps to avoid accidental rotation. This disk looks more solid.

Those familiar with the previous model, the D5300, may notice that the number of icons on the mode dial has been reduced. Icons "Portrait", "Landscape", "Children", "Sport" and "Macro" disappeared from it. But do not rush to take on the pitchfork to raise developers on them. The above modes are still available. In order to select them, you need to turn the control dial to the SCENE position, where they are now located.

List of story programs

The list of story scenes in the new camera is more than extensive. There are presets for all occasions. There are 16 of them in total: portrait, landscape, child, sports, macro, night portrait, night landscape, holiday/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, pet portrait, candlelight, blossom, fall colors, food. We will talk more about them in one of the following parts of our review.

From the top panel, the info button (responsible for displaying data on the display) has moved to the place of the i key, which, in turn, is now located on the back of the case, just below and to the right of the view key.

The display of shooting parameters, which has become traditional for Nikon amateur cameras, remained unchanged. In my opinion, for beginners in photography, it is the most simple and informative.

Using the i key, you can call up the quick menu and access additional shooting options. Separately, I note the ability to navigate through all the parameters by touching the screen. I think this is the fastest and most convenient way.

At first glance, the camera screen remained unchanged. It has all the same swivel design, beloved by many. But now its resolution is 720x480 pixels with a diagonal of 3.2”. For modern cameras, this display size is still quite large, allowing you to comfortably view the pictures taken.

The Nikon D5500 allows you to select the focus point, as well as release the shutter with a simple touch of the display

Moreover, touch support is implemented by no means for show. Thanks to new feature you can scroll through images in playback mode and change parameter settings in shooting mode. And in the case of sighting on the display, you can assign a shooting point with automatic release in one touch. In my opinion, this function is perhaps the most important and convenient of all the features of the touch display in the camera.

In technical Nikon specifications The D5500 has a fair amount of continuity. The camera uses a 23.5mm x 15.6mm CMOS sensor like the previous model. For amateur cameras, to which the D5500 certainly belongs, it has one of the highest resolutions, allowing you to get 24-megapixel images of 6000 x 4000 dots. The absence of a built-in anti-moir filter also has a positive effect on the final image sharpness, making it truly uncompromising.

Like most modern cameras, the new Nikon D5500 has a built-in Wi-Fi module. With it, you can shoot remotely by controlling the camera from your smartphone. You can also transfer your favorite photos to your gadget - smartphone or tablet without any wires.

After the first acquaintance, the new D5500 left a purely positive impression of itself. Redesigned, smaller footprint and a touch screen that's a first for Nikon's DSLRs! The more interesting it will be to check how the camera behaves in real shooting conditions. More on that in the second part of our "Week with an Expert"!

Nikon is far from the first to enter the promising mirrorless market, focusing on classic SLR cameras, where the company tightly occupies almost half of the market, actually dividing it in half with Canon. However, over time, "mirrorless" in model range Nikon nevertheless appeared, but not with an APS-C sensor, but with a 1-inch one, which made it possible to reduce the dimensions of devices and optics, and most importantly, to minimize competition with their own DSLRs. Over time, the trend of "mirroring" "mirrorless" began to be observed. They acquired controls characteristic of DSLRs, viewfinders, and the shape of advanced solutions is increasingly reminiscent of ordinary DSLR cameras. They are fond of “mirroring” mainly Panasonic and Olympus.

But the movement is not one-way: not so long ago, Pentax introduced a line K-S cameras, which in appearance are closer to "mirrorless". Now Nikon has joined this movement. The huge D5500 display is now touch-sensitive (by the way, Canon has long mastered this feature in its basic DSLRs). However, Nikon did not stop there: the dimensions and weight relative to the D5300 were significantly reduced. Of course, a gradual decrease in weight and size is typical of all lines from all manufacturers, but our test subject had not only a “carcass” reduced, but also a complete lens that folds into a transport position in the manner of “mirrorless” zoom lenses. Everything? No matter how. The manufacturer has significantly changed the design of the rear - and the only - control disk. Instead of the classic disk with large ribs, the novelty received a metal disk with small ribs. In general, external changes seem to be not too significant, but the vector of movement has already been outlined. Nikon finally realized that they were forced to enter into an age of tough struggle for a novice amateur photographer, who increasingly prefers “mirrorless”.

⇡ Specifications declared by the manufacturer

Nikon D5500
Image sensor	CMOS sensor 23.5 × 15.6 mm. Total Pixels: 24.78MP
Effective number of points, MP	24,2
Image save format	photo frame: NEF (RAW): 12-bit or 14-bit compressed. JPEG: Baseline compatible JPEG with high (1:4), medium (1:8), or low (1:16) compression. NEF (RAW) + JPEG: One photo recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats Video: MOV H.264/MPEG-4 (Advanced Video Coding)
lens mount	Nikon F with AF contacts
Frame size in pixels	photo frame: up to 6000 × 4000 Video: 1920×1080, 1280×720, 640×424
Sensitivity, units in ISO equivalent	ISO 100 to 25600 in steps of 1/3 EV
Shutter speed range	1/4000 to 30 seconds in 1/3 or 1/2 EV increments, hand-drawn; long exposure
metering	TTL exposure metering with 2016-pixel RGB sensor (3D color matrix metering, color matrix metering, center-weighted metering, spot metering)
exposure compensation	-5 to +5 EV in 1/3 steps or 1/2 EV in P, S, A and M modes
Built-in flash guide number	12
Self-timer, with	2, 5, 10, 20
Information storage device	SDHC and SDXC compatible with SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I
LCD display	Rotatable 3.2-inch 1037k-dot display
Interfaces	HDMI, USB 2.0/AV output, connector remote control, microphone connector (mini-jack 3.5 mm)
Additionally	Wi-Fi module (IEEE 802.11b/g, up to 54 Mbps)
Nutrition	Li-ion battery LN-EL14a, 8.9 Wh
Dimensions (W×H×D), mm	124×97×70
Weight, g	470 (with battery and memory card, but without protective cover); approx. 420 (camera body only)

⇡ Delivery set

The delivery set is quite standard: in addition to the camera itself, it includes a mounting strap, a battery, a charger, a user manual, a disk with additional software and a new AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6 GII lens, which, as already noted, is transport position takes up significantly less space than its predecessor. By the way, we have already come across this lens when testing the Nikon D3300. But this camera, like the D5500, is based on the Expeed 4 processor, so it’s very interesting how it will behave AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 GII on a camera with a more advanced focus module.

⇡ Appearance and usability

The convenience of the body is a purely subjective concept, and it depends very much on the size of the hands, the length and thickness of the fingers, so only the user can make a final conclusion regarding the convenience, holding the camera in his hands. Nevertheless, I would immediately like to note that in a medium-sized hand, the novelty lies worse than its predecessor. The protrusion in the front part has become smaller and narrower, so when using a camera with heavy lenses, it can be difficult. However, with a complete lens, this drawback is not particularly noticeable. But the lower weight of both the “carcass” and the complete lens, on the contrary, greatly facilitates the work; this is especially noticeable when you wait a long time for the moment to take a picture - the brush gets tired much less.

Body Nikon D5500, of course, is made of plastic panels, which is quite standard for a relatively inexpensive DSLR. However, the quality of the plastic is high, and its texture vaguely resembles a metal surface. The build quality is high, and there were no flaws in the test sample. The assembly was carried out at the Thai plant of the company. When you try to twist and squeeze, the body does not give in at all and does not make any sounds, which has long been a good tradition for most modern DSLRs.

A pop-up flash is installed on top, at the base of which a “hot shoe” and a pair of microphones fit. To the left of the flash is only the system speaker, and to the right is the mode dial, supplemented by a lever for switching to Live View mode, video recording keys, exposure compensation, a shutter release key with a power lever and the already mentioned modified control dial. It should be noted right away that the new disk has become less comfortable due to small ribs, and this is especially noticeable when working with the camera in the heat, when the disk simply slips under a wet finger. In general, here either the ribs need to be made larger, which breaks the concept of capturing market share from mirrorless cameras a little, or the protrusion of the disk above the surface should be a little larger, and its course a little softer. However, in the case of the D5500, you will already have to use it as it is.

At the bottom of the case there is only a tripod mount connector and a battery compartment.

On the left side there is a flash raise key (it also calls the menu for selecting its operating mode), a programmable button and a drive mode selection key, and connectors for connecting a wired remote control, microphone and USB / AV cable are hidden under the rubber plug. But the HDMI connector crawled to the right side surface, where it got a separate rubber plug. Also on the right, behind a plastic spring-loaded door, there is a slot for installing an SD memory card.

As of early 2015, the 24.2-megapixel Nikon D5500 was Nikon's latest affordable DSLR. It's made specifically for beginners, so it shouldn't have the features and build quality of the Nikon D7200 or the much-loved D750, but that doesn't mean it can't produce amazing quality shots.

Camera Nikon D5500 - Reviews

If you are familiar with at least one camera from Nikon, you have an idea about all the others. This is what is felt in the external design of Nikon DSLRs.

Nikon D5500 features and design

While cameras vary in size, all Nikon DSLRs share similar features. However, the D5500 also comes in red for those who want variety.

The camera is slightly smaller than the D5300, at 12.5 x 9.7 x 5.8 centimeters and weighing 420 grams (body only). If you add a battery and a set of lenses, we get 680 grams.

Nikon has a wide selection of lenses available, not to mention a lot of third-party options, however the camera uses an APS-C (DX) sensor, so you need to choose the best options for it. The kit we tested ($1,000) comes with an AF-S DX Nikkor VR II zoom that has a range of 18-55mm (f/3.5-5.6). It rolls up nicely when not in use, but it's hardly a high-end lens. It only adds $100 to the cost of the body, so it's clear it's not the best lens available.

There are stereo microphones on the top deck, a built-in flash in the front of the shoe, a mode dial with a Live View lever nearby. The switch can display the picture on the LCD, and not in the viewfinder, as on pocket cameras.

There is a wheel for changing modes, an exposure compensation button, as well as video recording. The shutter release and power button are located on the top of the handle. Unlike more expensive DSLRs like the D7200, there is no LCD on the top deck.

Key features visible on the rear panel are a diopter-controlled optical viewfinder and a 1,037K-dot tilt-and-turn LCD display. As in the D5300 version, here the display is touch-sensitive, which allows you to quickly make adjustments to the settings, which is a big plus.

The viewfinder is small but handy. There is also a sensor that turns off the screen when using the viewfinder. Other controls include standard buttons: menu, info, AE-L/AF-L, playback, "i" (for accessing the most commonly used shooting options), a four-way controller with an OK button in the center, zoom in, zoom out and delete.

On the right side is a compartment with an SD card slot and an HDMI port. On the left - flash compensation, functions and flash / timer together, microphone. The bottom has a tripod mount and a battery compartment.

The D5500 also has built-in Wi-Fi, allowing you to transfer images to your smartphone, but you will need to download the Wireless Mobile Utility (IOS/Android) app. Unlike its predecessor, the D5500 does not have built-in GPS.

Equipment

If you choose the camera kit with 18-55mm lens, you will find various domes, rubber eyecup, strap, batteries and charger in the box.

The Nikon camera also comes with USB and A/V cables, a 132-page instruction manual. Software not included, ViewNX2 will need to be downloaded and is required for file management and RAW processing. If there is a financial opportunity, you should abandon the whale lens and purchase something better.

Specifications, performance and use of the Nikon D5500

The D5500 uses a 24.2 megapixel (6000 x 4000 dots) APS-C chip without an optical low-pass filter (smoothing), its absence increases sharpness, many new cameras use this technology. The Expeed 4 image processor produces the same performance as the previous D5300. A new version makes it easier to reach the maximum ISO 25600, the sensitivity range is 100-25600.

The D5500 has been tested for several weeks shooting photos and videos. This model is good, a reasonable choice for novice photographers and just amateurs.

A kit lens is good for beginners, but if you really want to get the most out of the sensor, you might be better off buying something like the Nikon Nikkor 18-140mm lens ($499). Of course it is much more expensive, but it's worth it.

Like any entry-level DSLR, the D5500 offers a wide range of shooting modes. Smart Auto, PASM, flash off, scene and effects modes. There are 16 scene options, including Sports and Candlelight, as well as 10 special effects to add some creativity to your shots.

The camera uses Nikon's excellent 39-point autofocus system. In general, the image quality is very good, and will be even better with more expensive lenses. Thanks to the built-in noise reduction technology, even images shot at ISO 10000 looked good, although the edges are a bit fuzzy. Using a good wide-angle lens will make the photo look much better.

The D5500 captures 1080/60p Full HD video quality with stereo sound. During the shooting of videos, a good lens with the right zoom was also missing, so the approximations in the video occur with noticeable jerks. But the stabilization built into the lens worked well.

The D5500 has built-in Wi-Fi but no NFC, although that's not critical. Synchronization with the Nikon Wireless Mobility Utility (WMU) application is very simple. We turn on Wi-Fi in the camera menu system, press the icon on the phone and we access photos and videos through the smartphone, if desired, they can be shared. The app is quite limited but performs its functions without issue.

Artem Kashkanov, 2015

On January 5, 2015, the new advanced amateur SLR Nikon D5500 was released. Until recently, Nikon equipment was undeservedly deprived of attention on this site, and therefore I hasten to eliminate this unfortunate misunderstanding.

What was wrong with the D5300 that they decided to improve it?

The predecessor of the novelty was the quite successful Nikon D5300 model, and the language will not turn out to be bad even in a nightmare. Since this model has not been mentioned on the site before, I will tell you a little about it here, since the new D5500 is based on the D5300. Within a year, the D5300 was Nikon's flagship in the amateur segment. The main "trick" of this camera is a 24 megapixel matrix without a LowPass filter, which he inherited from his older brother Nikon 7100 (semi-professional).

LowPass-filter (anti-aliasing filter) is designed to "smooth" the pixels of the image to prevent the appearance of moiré - the effect of the appearance of dark streaks on small "rhythmic" textures, for example, on fabric. AT real life moire can be seen by looking at the light through the tulle folded in 2 layers.

Moire on a uniform tulle

Programmatic removal of moire is a rather laborious task and most often this problem is solved at the hardware level, just with the help of an anti-aliasing filter on the matrix. The price of the issue is a slight decrease in the sharpness of the image, but (there is such a bad word "but"), moire, if it occurs, then to a much lesser extent.

The Nikon D5300 does not have an anti-aliasing filter, the moiré problem is solved by software. The advantage of this approach is the improvement in the detailing of photographs, which was presented by marketers as a "miracle that came down from heaven." But for some reason they kept silent that this advantage is really revealed on high-quality expensive optics. No, I have nothing against the Nikkor 18-55mm kit lens, but I personally think that 24 megapixels is still too much to see the difference with the naked eye compared to younger models with an "ordinary" matrix of the same resolution. At least I didn't succeed...

But the absence of an anti-aliasing filter is not the only advantage of the D5300. By and large, this is a camera that is quite balanced in its characteristics, shoots well at high ISOs, has FullHD video, a 3.2-inch swivel screen, WiFi, GPS - in a word, what the doctor ordered for an enthusiastic amateur photographer. The main thing is to explore the possibilities, get used to the controls and go ahead! For all this happiness, the price is $ 800. But, as it turned out, there is no limit to perfection, and Nikon decided to make additional improvements to an already successful model.

The main advantages of the Nikon D5500 compared to its predecessor

Touch screen

Back view

First and foremost, the D5500 is Nikon's first DSLR with touch screen. I used to be quite skeptical about this option, but when I tried it on my mirrorless, I had to change my mind. Firstly, the touch screen is extremely convenient when shooting from a tripod - first you compose the frame as it should, and then, instead of fooling around with choosing a focus point, you simply touch the object that should be sharp. The camera itself focuses on the selected object and immediately takes a picture. The approach - "pointing to the central point, reframing, shooting" at the same time goes to the dustbin of history. This is especially useful for macro photography of flowers that sway in the wind.

Secondly, the touch screen helps to quickly and accurately, without jerking, shift the focus from one object to another when shooting video. Surely you have seen this technique more than once - first, some object is shown on the screen in close-up on blurred background, and then the sharpness is quickly transferred to the background. It turns out the combination of two stories into one passage. Focusing by touch will do a good job.

Full HD video, 60 frames per second

Also a nice innovation that videographers will appreciate. The ability to shoot at a 2x higher frame rate makes it possible to make high-quality 2x slow-motion video (without jerks and blurred "comb" edges of objects). It is in this form that clinking champagne glasses, fireworks, and various elements of staged shooting look much more spectacular than in reality. Naturally, you will have to pay for this in 2 large volume of video files and increased requirements for the speed of the flash drive.

The camera lost its built-in GPS module

This can hardly be called a serious drawback, since it does not affect the quality of photos and videos in any way. If you have no idea how you can take pictures without a GPS sensor, you can install it separately (it says that with the help of an adapter) - to be honest, I have no idea what it is and how much it costs. To be honest, I'm just too lazy to find out and search :)

The camera has become noticeably lighter!

Nikon D5500 "lost weight" compared to its predecessor by 12% or 65 grams and at the same time began to weigh 470 grams (with battery and flash drive). Personally, I think that light weight is a big advantage for a camera of this class. I have fresh memories of walking around Turkey, Egypt and Bulgaria with a full-frame carcass and a set of optics. Carrying kilograms around your neck in the heat is not for everyone. On the other hand, weight reduction gives reason to wonder why it was done. Most likely, partially metal elements of the body were replaced with plastic ones. Fortunately, this did not affect the mount, it is metal.

By the way, since we are talking about the mount, like its predecessors, the D5500 is designed for "screwless" lenses with a built-in motor, they have the AF-S index. Lenses "for a screwdriver" will also fit on this carcass, but you will have to focus manually.

And how compared to competitors?

Nikon D5500's closest competitor is Canon EOS 750D. Looking at the total set of parameters, Nikon outperforms this Canon model on several parameters:

Nikon D5500 has a sensor without an anti-aliasing filter (theoretically higher image detail)
Nikon D5500 has the best video capabilities. The Canon 750D can't shoot FullHD video at 60 fps, the Nikon D5500 can.
The Nikon D5500 has 39 (9 cross) focus sensors versus 19 for the Canon EOS 750D. But the Canon EOS 750D has all 19 cruciform sensors - that is, we are seeing some parity.
Nikon D5500 has a slightly larger swivel LCD screen (3.2" vs. 3")
Nikon D5500 has almost 2 times more capacious battery (820 vs. 440 photos)
Nikon D5500 weighs less (420 grams without battery and flash drive versus 510 grams)

That is, it turns out that the Nikon D5500 has quite a few advantages over its closest competitor, however, the declared price for it is about $ 100 more expensive and comparable to the more advanced Canon EOS 760D. The latter has significant improvements in terms of ergonomics, but technical specifications identical to the cheaper 750D.

The strength of Canon's DSLRs remains silent focus tracking when shooting video using STM lenses, as well as the ability to change aperture during recording. At Nikon, the sound of the autofocus motor is clearly distinguishable on video recording, the aperture is set before recording starts, it cannot be changed during the recording process. Even if the indicator shows that the aperture is changing when the dial is rotated, this does not actually happen. The camera will apply the new aperture value when recording the next video.

Is it worth buying now?

Nikon D5500 is another successful model from Nikon. But like all new products, the cost of the new Nikon D5500 can be initially overpriced, despite the fact that there was no noticeable breakthrough in image quality compared to older models - only a relatively small increase in functionality. Whether it is worth overpaying money to brag about a novelty to friends or waiting six months or a year, when the hype subsides and the price becomes adequate - everyone decides for himself.

Personally, I think that everything that is needed to get high-quality photographs has already been implemented in DSLRs 5 years ago. Now the race of "bells and whistles" is in full swing, thanks to which the cameras of the amateur segment are superior in functionality to the more advanced models of 2-3 years ago. You should not think that without exception all "chips and bows" are exclusively marketing. Many of them really increase the convenience of the camera when working. Nevertheless, many amateur photographers are in no hurry to chase progress and fashion and shoot with old D3000, D90, 450D, 5D and other "rarities". They are accustomed to their cameras and are not at all complex because of them. advanced age but just take pictures and enjoy it.

Hey! With you the final part of the review of the new Nikon D5500 SLR camera, which we are conducting in the format of "A Week with an Expert". Today, using the example of a large photo walk, I will share my experience using the Nikon D5500, and also show pictures taken with it.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II Nikkor SETTINGS: ISO 800, F5.6, 1/2500s, 300.0mm equiv.

I decided to start my walk with a visit to Gorky Park, perhaps the most inspiring place in Moscow. For a photographer, this is a real expanse. The reason for this is the abundance of a wide variety of stories that are found at every turn.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II Nikkor SETTINGS: ISO 200, F8, 1/250s, 82.0mm equiv.

Even before I really reached the park, I already managed to take a few pictures. I like to notice architecture, and for these shots I use the black and white mode. This allows you to get rid of color and focus on lines and light and shade transitions. Activating monochrome mode in the Nikon D5500 is very simple. By pressing the i key, I call up the quick menu, in the Picture Control tab, select the "Monochrome" item.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II / EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM SETTINGS: ISO 100, F5, 1/13s, 200.0mm equiv.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II Nikkor SETTINGS: ISO 640, F5, 1/4000s, 82.0mm equiv.

As a filming location, the park is also good because you can always meet people of various types and ages there. Many of them come to play sports, which can also serve as a great subject for your photos. When photographing people, I try to use long-focus optics. It allows me to be at a sufficient distance from the object and remain unnoticed. Although there are situations when I use wide-angle lenses as well. In such cases, I try to keep the camera at waist level, framing the frame according to the display.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II Nikkor SETTINGS: ISO 640, F5, 1/1000s, 187.0mm equiv.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G SETTINGS: ISO 800, F5, 1/2500s, 27.0mm equiv.

When shooting this kind of scene, I use the Nikon D5500's touch screen to the maximum. In Live View mode, I simply click on the object of interest to me, and the camera instantly focuses on it and takes a picture.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II Nikkor SETTINGS: ISO 640, F5, 1/1000s, 174.0mm equiv.

Well, in really difficult cases, the “3D tracking” mode comes to the rescue. I used it where the agility of my fingers was no longer enough. And why artificially complicate your task? The automation of modern cameras in many ways surpasses the photographer both in speed and in accuracy.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II Nikkor SETTINGS: ISO 800, F6.3, 1/500s, 102.0mm equiv.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II Nikkor SETTINGS: ISO 800, F6.3, 1/640s, 82.0mm equiv.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II Nikkor SETTINGS: ISO 800, F6.3, 1/500s, 105.0mm equiv.

Using 3D tracking, I chose the area in which the object of interest to me was located, the camera memorized it, and when it moved around the frame, it automatically chose the appropriate focus point.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II Nikkor SETTINGS: ISO 800, F6.3, 1/1600s, 153.0mm equiv.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II Nikkor SETTINGS: ISO 800, F6.3, 1/1600s, 217.0mm equiv.

If you're new to photography and afraid to get lost in camera settings, the Nikon D5500 won't make you blush. By pressing the know-it-all button, you quickly get help on the menu item or mode that interests you. I confess that during the test I myself resorted to the services of such an electronic assistant.

Together with the tracking mode, the Nikon D5500's rate of fire also came in handy. Shooting such dynamic scenes is not an easy task for any camera. However, the novelty from Nikon showed itself only from the best side.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G SETTINGS: ISO 800, F6.3, 1/800s, 27.0mm equiv.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G SETTINGS: ISO 800, F6.3, 1/1250s, 82.0mm equiv.

As I continued along my route, I saw the scenery for a potentially interesting shot. I liked the combination of columns and the staircase immured in them.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II Nikkor SETTINGS: ISO 800, F6.3, 1/500s, 217.0mm equiv.

The scene was very static, and I wanted to bring movement into it. Therefore, I began to wait for someone to fall into my trap, or rather, into the frame.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II Nikkor SETTINGS: ISO 800, F6.3, 1/500s, 225.0mm equiv.

This photo largely determined the mood of further shooting. I decided to focus on architectural sketches.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G SETTINGS: ISO 800, F6.3, 1/800s, 33.0mm equiv.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G SETTINGS: ISO 800, F6.3, 1/2000s, 27.0mm equiv.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G SETTINGS: ISO 800, F6.3, 1/4000s, 82.0mm equiv.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G SETTINGS: ISO 800, F6.3, 1/250s, 27.0mm equiv.

Having taken this picture, I studied it intently on the display of the camera for about a minute. It's all about how well the D5500 rendered the color of the yellow structure and golden railings. To get such a result directly from the camera, without any processing, is worth a lot.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G SETTINGS: ISO 800, F6.3, 1/640s, 82.0mm equiv.

In general, I really like the color reproduction of the Nikon D5500. I took this shot at sunset, so it has a warm tint that comes from the setting sun.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G SETTINGS: ISO 800, F6.3, 1/2500s, 27.0mm equiv.

Already on my way to the exit of the park, I took several photos with the same sunset light. Pay attention to the correctly set white balance. In all cases, the camera set its value on its own and, it seems to me, never made a mistake.

NIKON D5500 / Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G SETTINGS: ISO 800, F6.3, 1/1000s, 27.0mm equiv.

In the subway on the way home, I'm in no hurry to turn off the camera. Even if it is in my backpack, I use Wi-Fi to view the pictures taken during the day. It's nice that even after a whole day of shooting, the battery life is enough for such things.

Findings:

During the week of testing the Nikon D5500, I shot a lot of scenes on it. I caught a variety of shots in the lens, and in all situations the camera worked perfectly. Whether shooting genre scenes or street scenes in low light, I could rely on her confident performance. I boldly raised the ISO to values of the order of 1600 units, without thinking about the loss of detail or noise. It turned out to use the Nikon D5500 as a reportage camera. Here, its autofocus, along with the speed of continuous shooting, showed decent speed and accuracy.

Separately, I will mention the high shutter resource, which the manufacturer indicates in the specifications. The Nikon D5500 has 100,000 guaranteed operations, which, believe me, is quite a lot. For comparison, with my own camera, which I bought about four years ago, I took a little over 50,000 pictures.

The developers also turned out to be very successful with a new display. In Nikon DSLRs, the touch screen was used for the first time, and I can say for sure that the pancake did not come out lumpy. The camera responds very quickly to touch, and menu navigation has become faster and easier. The only thing that upset me a little is the lack of a GPS module in the new model. Let me remind you that he was in the Nikon D5300. On the other hand, advanced amateur photographers can always purchase an external module. For those who do not need it, the camera will cost a little less in the end.

Pros:

precise operation of the auto mode;
rotary touch display;
fast autofocus;
decent burst shooting speed;
low noise level up to ISO 3200 inclusive;
good color rendering;
high image detail;
the presence of a built-in Wi-Fi module;
parameter hint function;

Opportunities

Convenience

Justification for the price