Nikon D5500 DX-Format DSLR Camera (Black) Accessory Bundle

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Absolutely love it so far. It is my first DSLR and love opportunities to go use it. It was fairly easy to learn all the buttons and navigate the menus/options. Love how Nikon set it up. I highly recommend the Nikon 5500 for Dummies books to learn the ins and outs of the camera. It is cheap on Kindle and written very well. Study all this up and you will really start to understand how to take some great pics. Auto/Scene mode also take great photos, but its so much fun manipulating a scene with the light you have available.

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I have had time to practice with the camera and learn about the settings. I have very much enjoyed the camera so far although I have had it only a month. I like all of the features and know that over time I will better understand how to use all of them. The Wi-Fi is a great feature too. Im glad I spent so much time researching camera brands, styles and models and looked for the best pricing before making this purchase. I feel I got a good deal.

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I moved from a D3100. I didnt expect to experience a material difference. I just expected a bit of a lighter weight camera. A pleasant surprise was a noticeable improvement in low light conditions. I take a lot of candid indoor photos and being able to extend the ability to take them without a flash was a pleasant surprise. I still dont remember to use the touch screen capability all the time - changing habits takes some time. One final attribute that was noticeable is faster cycle time between shots. I havent actually measured side by side with my D3100, but I clearly notice it as I take photos in rapid succession

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BEWARE: I purchased a Nikon D5500 camera from PRIMESELLER that stopped working after 5 months. Nikon wouldnt honor the warranty since this was a "grey market item. Lesson learned: Do not purchase a digital camera from PRIMESELLER unless you also purchase a protection plan. Im thankful I did or Id have been out almost $700.

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This is the second Nikon digital camera that I own, after having several Nikon film-based ones. While I acknowledge that my experience might be unique, I have to say I am very disappointed with these products. My first camera broke, out of the blue, despite being treated in the most cautious way. A piece inside the lens became loose and focusing (either auto or manual) was not possible anymore. Repair (now that Nikon does not allow private repair) would have been more costly than buying a new one. So I did! I bought this D5500, and Ive treated it like a baby but once again a problem has appeared with the auto-focus. For unknown reasons, the camera stopped focusing. Ive tried all remedies suggested online but unfortunately nothing worked. It is unacceptable that a product this expensive be so poorly built and last less than two years despite the care and relatively mild use (only ~ 1000 pictures in the past couple of years). Im now debating whether, after all these years, I should change to Canon or anything else. I probably will.

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A truly fantastic camera! Amazing picture quality with Nikkor lenses. Great for astrophotography as well as vacation/landscape photos. Lightweight but sturdy. Wifi feature that connects to your phone sounds interesting but in practice is pretty pointless unless you forgot the cable that connects the camera to your laptop. LCD screen is sharp and bright. Battery efficiency is excellent even in near freezing weather.

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I like the product and the quality but I received a gray market camera not a US camera. Be careful when buying from Amazon. I thought I was getting a US market camera but I did not. I did not notice this before it was to late to return the item. I noticed that it was a gray market camera when I purchased my first extra lens and compared the serial numbers.

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First off, the camera itself is a fantastic camera. If you are looking for an entry level DSLR, you cant go wrong with this one, especially since it has the same "important" features as its newer version for less money. The D5600 seems to be about the same, but adds things like bluetooth, snapbridge, and I believe a slightly improved battery. I ended up going with the D5500/D5600 over the less expensive D3300/D3400 because of the additional focusing points, which I felt might be more forgiving to a new user. All in all, this is a 5-star camera. But why the 3-stars? There are other versions of this camera on Amazon that are certified refurbished ( Nikon D5500 24.2 MP DSLR Camera With 3.2-Inch LCD 18-55 mm VR DX Lens (Black)(Certified Refurbished) ) for a little bit less money. The higher price and description of this one gave off the impression that it was new, and since my wife felt a little bit better about getting new over refurbished, we went with it. HOWEVER, the camera that I received was NOT new, but was in fact a refurbished unit, and was not certified (I.E. no warranty). You can tell a refurbished model by the serial number. Refurbished units have two little imprints on either side of the number, and new ones do not. See the attached photo (I blurred out the serial number, but you can see the imprints I mention). The same goes for lenses BTW. The camera itself was in impeccable condition. There was really no way of telling it wasnt new, apart from the serial number marks and the box looked to be repackaged. Also there was no user manual, just a bad quality scan of the Nikon website to obtain an electronic copy of one. However, I was irked considering I had paid a premium for a new camera and received one that was refurbished and not certified. Had the seller been able to provide proof of certification AND a refund on the difference between it and the certified version, I would have had no issue with keeping it, but the certification was not available, and I returned it. SO, MY SUGGESTION IS: Since this a discontinued model, contact whatever seller you would be getting the camera from and ask them to verify if it is new or refurbished. That way you can make an informed decision about what route to take here. PLEASE NOTE: I know these reviews are not supposed to be about the seller and it drives me nuts when people use them for that. I just felt in this circumstance it was important to note, since I thought it could help someone avoid some hassle in the future. Hence not mentioning the specific seller here, as they were very reasonable and understanding during the returns process (I.E. they didnt charge a restocking fee as they normally would).

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My situation may be a little different than some others on this forum. My first DSLR was a Nikon D90 and then I moved to a D7000. I had assorted Nikon lenses and equipment and having reached age 70, I decided to gear down and sell all of my Nikon equipment and buy a good point and shoot. After looking into everything that was available in the point n shoot world, I realized that nothing would take the place of of my D7000; that is until the D5500 was introduced. Between its amazingly light weight, articulating touch screen LCD, WiFi, uniformly positive reviews, light weight collapsing 18-55 vr2 and 55-200vr lenses, as well as an under $1000 price point, I decided that this could be the answer for my purposes as a perfect all around consumer camera. Bottom line, I love this camera and as it has turned out being everything that I had hoped for and more. Beautiful pictures, simple to use, and easy to haul around; there just isnt any downside to owning this camera. Hope this has helped make someones decision a little easier - you just cant go wrong with the D5500.

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Initial review. Only had it a week and will update over time. First, you cant beat the price. $595 with 2 adequate zoom lenses. The lenses are average but do the job. You can spend a lot more for faster lenses but these will work in most cases. I wish lenses would come with UV filters for protection. Bought a B+W XS-Pro 55mm and a Hoya PRO1 58mm right away. Tried one of each brand as I saw issues in reviews of both. My other pet peeve is lens covers that dont have a lanyard to keep it attached to the body. Nice feature is touch screen that folds out and turns to face front if needed for real expensive selfies ;). Rotates so screen faces into camera back for protection when not in use. There are a LOT of options. Even had to read the manual! Bought a copy of D5500 for Dummies to get a quick review of the functions and keep it on my Kindle app on my phone. Also bought 2 more batteries and charger with car option although battery life seems quite good. Dont scrimp on the SD card! Attached photos all shot with filters in place. Pics: Fire pit 22mm 1.5s F3.8; Plumeria 195mm 1/60 F5.3 with fill flash; Full Moon 300mm 1/250 F11(-3 exp comp); Rising Moon 300mm 1/60 F6.3; Sunrise 70mm 1/125 F4.5; Sunset 300mm 1/750 F6.3

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