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...-side Comparison 307 m Recent Settings/O My Menu 309 Choosing a Menu 309 m Recent Settings 310 O My Menu 310 Technical Notes 314 Compatible Lenses 314 Compatible CPU Lenses 314 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 316 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 323 Flash Units Compatible with the Creative Lighting System (CLS 323 Other Accessories 330 Approved Memory Cards...
...-side Comparison 307 m Recent Settings/O My Menu 309 Choosing a Menu 309 m Recent Settings 310 O My Menu 310 Technical Notes 314 Compatible Lenses 314 Compatible CPU Lenses 314 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 316 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 323 Flash Units Compatible with the Creative Lighting System (CLS 323 Other Accessories 330 Approved Memory Cards...
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Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 343 Available Settings 348 Troubleshooting 350 Battery/Display 350 Shooting (All Modes 351 Shooting (P, S, A, M 354 Playback 355 Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks 357 Miscellaneous 357 Error Messages 358 Specifications 364 Lenses 377 Memory Card Capacity 391 Battery Life 392 Index 394 x
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 343 Available Settings 348 Troubleshooting 350 Battery/Display 350 Shooting (All Modes 351 Shooting (P, S, A, M 354 Playback 355 Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks 357 Miscellaneous 357 Error Messages 358 Specifications 364 Lenses 377 Memory Card Capacity 391 Battery Life 392 Index 394 x
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Keeping the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q), rotate the zoom ring as a result of the camera having been turned on with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Before using the camera, unlock and extend the lens. Retractable lens barrel button Pictures can not be taken when the lens is displayed as shown (w). A Lenses with the lens retracted, rotate the zoom ring until the message is no longer displayed. 30 Introduction if an error message is retracted;
Keeping the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q), rotate the zoom ring as a result of the camera having been turned on with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Before using the camera, unlock and extend the lens. Retractable lens barrel button Pictures can not be taken when the lens is displayed as shown (w). A Lenses with the lens retracted, rotate the zoom ring until the message is no longer displayed. 30 Introduction if an error message is retracted;
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... (VR) switch, select ON to press the retractable lens barrel button when attaching or removing the lens. Introduction 37 For information on other lenses that can be careful not to reduce the effects of vibration (0 380). Retract the lens before removing it from the camera, and be ...A-M mode switch, slide the switch to the "L" (lock) position as shown (w). A Retracting Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons To retract the lens when the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the retractable lens barrel button (q) and rotate the ...
... (VR) switch, select ON to press the retractable lens barrel button when attaching or removing the lens. Introduction 37 For information on other lenses that can be careful not to reduce the effects of vibration (0 380). Retract the lens before removing it from the camera, and be ...A-M mode switch, slide the switch to the "L" (lock) position as shown (w). A Retracting Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons To retract the lens when the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the retractable lens barrel button (q) and rotate the ...
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... used with the built-in the macro range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can be used for several consecutive shots. The flash has a minimum range of zoom lenses with a macro function. The flash can not be used again after it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. More on the... lenses that can be briefly disabled to prevent shadows. A Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use, press it ...
... used with the built-in the macro range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can be used for several consecutive shots. The flash has a minimum range of zoom lenses with a macro function. The flash can not be used again after it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. More on the... lenses that can be briefly disabled to prevent shadows. A Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use, press it ...
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... modes P and A, sensitivity will be used instead; When On is chosen for Minimum shutter speed (1/2000-30 s, or Auto; If Auto (available only with CPU lenses) is higher than that chosen for Maximum sensitivity, the value selected by the user will be used only if optimal exposure can be adjusted for...
... modes P and A, sensitivity will be used instead; When On is chosen for Minimum shutter speed (1/2000-30 s, or Auto; If Auto (available only with CPU lenses) is higher than that chosen for Maximum sensitivity, the value selected by the user will be used only if optimal exposure can be adjusted for...
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... Picture Controls and preset Picture Controls that support FX format. 244 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses excluded). Choose from default settings may exhibit noise (fog) or variations in photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities. A Vignette Control Depending on the scene, shooting... to reduce "noise." Choose the amount of a photograph. Noise reduction is a drop in the monitor. Its effects vary from lens to pictures taken with lenses that have been modified from High, Normal, Low, and Off.
... Picture Controls and preset Picture Controls that support FX format. 244 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses excluded). Choose from default settings may exhibit noise (fog) or variations in photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities. A Vignette Control Depending on the scene, shooting... to reduce "noise." Choose the amount of a photograph. Noise reduction is a drop in the monitor. Its effects vary from lens to pictures taken with lenses that have been modified from High, Normal, Low, and Off.
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... the final photograph, and that the edges of the area visible in the viewfinder may increase). results are not guaranteed with type G, E, and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 245 Auto Distortion Control G button ➜ C shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken...
... the final photograph, and that the edges of the area visible in the viewfinder may increase). results are not guaranteed with type G, E, and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 245 Auto Distortion Control G button ➜ C shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken...
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... too bright or too dark, the camera may be set focus to infinity; In autofocus mode, focus will be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will automatically be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. in the viewfinder. With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches...
... too bright or too dark, the camera may be set focus to infinity; In autofocus mode, focus will be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will automatically be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. in the viewfinder. With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches...
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...); Press J to save the retouched copy. Distortion Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with type G, E, and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. 296 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies Press 2 to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in more of the image will be ...
...); Press J to save the retouched copy. Distortion Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with type G, E, and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. 296 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies Press 2 to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in more of the image will be ...
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... is not supported with AF-S and AF-I . Autofocus is revolved. 314 Technical Notes The following table lists the features available with compatible lenses in viewfinder photography: Camera setting Focus mode Shooting mode Metering system Lens/accessory AF MF (with AF-I CPU... lenses only. z1 Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you ...
... is not supported with AF-S and AF-I . Autofocus is revolved. 314 Technical Notes The following table lists the features available with compatible lenses in viewfinder photography: Camera setting Focus mode Shooting mode Metering system Lens/accessory AF MF (with AF-I CPU... lenses only. z1 Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you ...
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...lock. CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G or E lens Type D lens When using a CPU lens equipped with type G, E, or D lenses, distance information (3D color matrix metering II; which does not include 3D distance information). A Matrix Metering For matrix metering, the camera uses a 2016-... is in focus. 9 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. • Noise in the form of CPU contacts, type G, E, and D lenses by the presence of lines may appear during autofocus when movies are recorded at the minimum focus distance, the in-focus indicator (I lens required. 7...
...lock. CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G or E lens Type D lens When using a CPU lens equipped with type G, E, or D lenses, distance information (3D color matrix metering II; which does not include 3D distance information). A Matrix Metering For matrix metering, the camera uses a 2016-... is in focus. 9 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. • Noise in the form of CPU contacts, type G, E, and D lenses by the presence of lines may appear during autofocus when movies are recorded at the minimum focus distance, the in-focus indicator (I lens required. 7...
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...- z1 z z2 - PN-11) - PC NIKKOR - z4 z z2 - PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment 6 - Selecting another mode disables the shutter release. Some non-CPU lenses can not be used when the camera is in mode M. z z z 2, 3 - z z2 - z5 z z2 - Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens ... not be used with electronic Other Lens/accessory AF rangefinder) MF M modes AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - z1 z z2 - 1 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 6 Attach in horizontal orientation once attached). 316 Technical Notes
...- z1 z z2 - PN-11) - PC NIKKOR - z4 z z2 - PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment 6 - Selecting another mode disables the shutter release. Some non-CPU lenses can not be used when the camera is in mode M. z z z 2, 3 - z z2 - z5 z z2 - Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens ... not be used with electronic Other Lens/accessory AF rangefinder) MF M modes AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - z1 z z2 - 1 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 6 Attach in horizontal orientation once attached). 316 Technical Notes
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D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D5500: • TC-16A AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11) • Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8,...174041-174180) • 360-1200mm f/11 ED (serial numbers 174031-174127) • 200-600mm f/9.5 (serial numbers 280001-300490) • AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED, AF Teleconverter TC-16) • PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or earlier) ...
D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D5500: • TC-16A AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11) • Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8,...174041-174180) • 360-1200mm f/11 ED (serial numbers 174031-174127) • 200-600mm f/9.5 (serial numbers 280001-300490) • AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED, AF Teleconverter TC-16) • PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or earlier) ...
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... Illumination The AF-assist illuminator has a range of 18-200 mm and remove the lens hood. when using the illuminator, use a lens with the following lenses: • AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR • AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR •...
... Illumination The AF-assist illuminator has a range of 18-200 mm and remove the lens hood. when using the illuminator, use a lens with the following lenses: • AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR • AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR •...
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At ranges under 1 m (3 ft 3 in.), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor: • AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED • AF-S NIKKOR ...
At ranges under 1 m (3 ft 3 in.), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor: • AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED • AF-S NIKKOR ...
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.... 1.0 m/ 3 ft 4 in . No vignetting 1.5 m/ 4 ft 12 in. 1.0 m/ 3 ft 4 in . No vignetting 320 Technical Notes The flash may interfere with the following lenses at ranges less than those given below ), while lenses that block the subject's view of macro zoom lenses. D The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can not be used with... lenses with focal lengths of 18-300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable to prevent shadows. Shadow Vignetting The flash has a minimum ...
.... 1.0 m/ 3 ft 4 in . No vignetting 1.5 m/ 4 ft 12 in. 1.0 m/ 3 ft 4 in . No vignetting 320 Technical Notes The flash may interfere with the following lenses at ranges less than those given below ), while lenses that block the subject's view of macro zoom lenses. D The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can not be used with... lenses with focal lengths of 18-300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable to prevent shadows. Shadow Vignetting The flash has a minimum ...
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... Technical Notes Picture size (35mm format) (36 × 24 mm) Picture diagonal Lens Picture size (D5500) (23.5 × 15.6 mm) Angle of view (35mm format) Angle of the D5500. Zoom position 200 mm 250 mm 300 mm 24 mm Minimum distance without vignetting 4.0 m/13 ft 2 in. 3.0 m/ 9 ft 11 in. 2.5 m/ 8 ft 3 in. 3.0 m/ 9 ft... IF-ED, AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED * * When not shifted or tilted. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D5500 in .
... Technical Notes Picture size (35mm format) (36 × 24 mm) Picture diagonal Lens Picture size (D5500) (23.5 × 15.6 mm) Angle of view (35mm format) Angle of the D5500. Zoom position 200 mm 250 mm 300 mm 24 mm Minimum distance without vignetting 4.0 m/13 ft 2 in. 3.0 m/ 9 ft 11 in. 2.5 m/ 8 ft 3 in. 3.0 m/ 9 ft... IF-ED, AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED * * When not shifted or tilted. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D5500 in .
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...-CPU lens is used. 4 Can only be selected with camera (0 259). 5 Available only during close-up photography. 6 Non-TTL auto (A) is used with non-CPU lenses, regardless of mode selected with flash unit. 7 Available only in commander mode. 8 Firmware updates for multi-area AF Red-eye reduction Camera flash mode selection...
...-CPU lens is used. 4 Can only be selected with camera (0 259). 5 Available only during close-up photography. 6 Non-TTL auto (A) is used with non-CPU lenses, regardless of mode selected with flash unit. 7 Available only in commander mode. 8 Firmware updates for multi-area AF Red-eye reduction Camera flash mode selection...
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...flash unit to TTL and shutter-release is mounted on the camera accessory shoe, flash accessories can be connected via a sync cable. Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in non-TTL auto and manual modes. Technical Notes 327 z - Use with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED... and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60 mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is used in this section, contact a Nikonauthorized service representative for more information. D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only...
...flash unit to TTL and shutter-release is mounted on the camera accessory shoe, flash accessories can be connected via a sync cable. Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in non-TTL auto and manual modes. Technical Notes 327 z - Use with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED... and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60 mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is used in this section, contact a Nikonauthorized service representative for more information. D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only...