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Q: Questionwhich camera is better?is the Nikon D5500 better than the D5300 and the D5200 or are they all the same with just a few different details?

Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer The D5500 has a larger LCD that has higher resolution. Larger and higher resolution flip out LCD is great for recording the FULL HD movie files you can record with the D5500. The D5500 has much better native ISO range of up to 25,600. This will gain you better pictures in lower light situations without the use of the flash. The D5500 has built-in WiFi, the D5200 requires the addition WU-1a accessory. The D5500 can take up 300 more shots on a single charge of the battery than the D5200. As you can see, the D5500 is a worthy upgrade from the D5200.

  Answered 10 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionShould I spend the extra money for 64GB memory card or is the 32GB enough. How many images can you store on each one ?

Asked 8 years ago by Ray.

• A:Answer You can get between 400 to 22,000 images on a 32GB memory card, depending on the size and type of the image files you place on it. A 64GB memory card can hold between 800 to 45,000 images, again depending on size and type of file being saved. However, it is always recommended you upload your images to a safe place as soon as you are finished taking them to ward off possible accidental loss and to make room for more memories to be recorded. Approved card brands for the Nikon D5500 camera are SanDisk, Toshiba, Panasonic, and Lexar Media. Compatible memory card types are SD, SDHC and SDXC and range in size from 2GB to 256GB.

  Answered 8 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionIs it worth buying a 1, 2, or 3 year warranty through Best Buy?I am going to buy the D5500, which comes with the manufacturer warranty that is "1 year limited." This is my first dslr camera, and I have no idea whether it is worth paying the $180 about for a 3 year warranty, or maybe do the 1 or 2 year. Any advice?

Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer I did not purchase an extra warranty. You can have your camera cleaned and serviced by a professional for less than $180. You should read up on how to keep the camera clean and how to prevent accidents. I would think if there was a manufacturing defect you would know it within the first year.

  Answered 10 years ago by Sunny

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Q: QuestionIs the Nikon D5300 a touch screen just like the Nikon D5500? Which one is a better deal? The price for the Nikon D5300 is $599 and the Nikon D5500 is $699

Asked 8 years ago by Danielle.

• A:Answer How important is a touch screen? I am buying a used Nikon D5300 that's only been used twice.. one lens the 18-55VRII 3.5-5.6G buying this as my first camera for $250 Worth it?

  Answered 5 years ago by Thomasinseattle

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Q: QuestionI am debating between the D3300 DSLR and the D5500 DSLR. More reviews on the 3300. Need it for kids sport activities like swimming and tennis. Is the 5500 worth the price difference. just don't want to over spend if they are similar in results

Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer I had the same dilemma when purchasing my D5500. Everyone's usage varies, but below are the things that sold me on the D5500 compared to the D3300. Low light situations are better. Battery life is better. Built in WiFi. (I don't remember 100%, but I think there are external wifi adapters sold, but it was one extra thing to keep up with for me so the built in was KEY) Touchsreen display. (This did take some getting use to, but now that I have it, I don't know what I would do if I didn't.) Increased focus points (My last camera only had 8 or 9 and this one has 39. Huge improvement. D3300 only has 11)

  Answered 8 years ago by AverageJoe

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Q: QuestionIs this a good camera for photographing wildlife?

Asked 8 years ago by Taconob.

• A:Answer I do not have any personal experience with Wildlife Photography, but interested in getting into it. Technically, the camera is not what would make a photo good or bad. It would be the lens you use with it. Even thou the included lens in the kit is good for all round photography, you will want to get a bigger lens with a longer zoom range and a bigger aperture to take good wildlife pictures. You can do a search in google or yahoo for "best lenses for wildlife photography" and you'll fine a lot of useful information and recommendations. I have a Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR DX Zoom Lens, which works great, but personally, I may invest in a Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II, the zoom is a bit less than the previous one, but the aperture is bigger, which means that I can use a faster shutter without sacrificing light. Lenses are going to be your biggest investment with the camera, and will determine the quality of your pictures.

  Answered 8 years ago by JoseFratVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhich camera is better for Landscape Photos? I am looking to purchase either the Canon T6I or the Nikon D5500. Also, which lens would you recommend for landscape photos?

Asked 8 years ago by Joey.

• A:Answer I recently purchased the Nikon D5500 and I'm very pleased with the image quality. I used the camera extensively this Fall to take Autumn foliage photos and many where Landscape photos. I used the NIkon DX - AF-S NIkkor 18-55mm 3.5/5.6 lens that was part of the "kit" with the camera body I purchased. I would recommend this camera and lens for Landscape photos.

  Answered 8 years ago by Rob23Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow does this wifi connection work? I saw in the tutorial of the 3300 that the wireless adapter shares the images instantly to a smart device (within an app I guess). But does this built in wifi work in the same way? I mean real time sharing

Asked 8 years ago by PistolPete.

• A:Answer The Nikon D5500 DSLR camera has built-in WiFi that can transfer images to a compatible smart device running the Wireless Mobile Utility (WMU) application. Once the WMU app is downloaded on a compatible smart device and opened, the camera can easily transfer images as they are taken either remotely with the smart device or with the camera itself. To learn more about the WMU application and wireless camera options please contact Nikon Support.

  Answered 8 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionDoes this camera have the selective color effect like the 5300?

Asked 8 years ago by Effects.

• A:Answer Yes, the Nikon D5500 DSLR camera does have the same selective color option that the Nikon D5300 DSLR camera does. To use this you would choose the selective color option from the effects menu and turn on live view. You will then pick and choose which colors will display in the black and white image by framing the color of choice and pressing the "OK" button. Additionally, a total of three colors can be chosen, and their values adjusted, before taking the image.

  Answered 8 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: Questiondoes this have wifi

Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes, the Nikon does have Wifi.

  Answered 9 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: Questionwhere is the nikon D5500 on sale at for $499?

Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer You missed it! The week of Jan. 3, 2016 Best Buy full color weekend flyer advertised the Nikon D5500 with a 18-55mm VRII lens for $499.99. My closest Best Buy store is 27 miles away but I bet I was there in 30 minutes and am loving this camera every day. Here is a picture of a Cooper Hawk sitting on our heated bird bath that I took this week , 3/3/16.

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Q: QuestionCan you email a photo from the camera to another email address?We take Santa photos and would like to make it easier to print by just sending the photo to the person printing via email.

Asked 9 years ago by Rachel.

• A:Answer The D5500 does have built-in WiFi. It works with the Nikon Wireless Mobile Utility App - free download and compatible with Android and iOS operating systems. Once you are connected to the camera, via the app, you can shoot with the app, or you can see pictures on the camera's memory card. From there you can pick which ones you want to download, email, or post to social media.

  Answered 9 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionDoes the Nikon D5500 have the capability to put your name on the pictures ? If not, which camera doea that?

Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Ok I understand that the copyright does not put the name on the image, it puts it in the meterdater. What exactly does that mean ? And what does that do. ? Thank you

  Answered 8 years ago by Nanc

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Q: QuestionWhy cant i find this camera(Nikon D5500) in red???? I only want it in red, it seems the red is constantly unavailable everywhere.

Asked 8 years ago by Ron.

Q: QuestionFor the D5500, is it possible to just buy the body of the camera and not the lens ?

Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer I tried to buy only the body d5500 in December 2016. I was not able to through Best Buy. They were all out and I had to purchase it with 18-55 lens.

  Answered 8 years ago by RjjjVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs the Nikon D5500 suitable for forensic engineering work? Shoot 5 FPS -10 FPS, Microscopic work, low light conditions, and high capacity flash

Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer For macro work you will want to try something like the Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro lens or the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Macro lens. These two macro lenses will allow you to get an extreme close-up of your subject; a 1:1 reproduction ratio at a wide f/2.8 maximum aperture. This aperture size will help to create a sharp and vibrant image, even in low light situations. Either of these lenses will work extremely well with the Nikon D5500 which offers 5 frames per second at full resolution when placed in continuous, however, the built-in flash can not be used when in any continuous mode. For options regarding flash you will want to look into compatible speedlights for the Nikon D5500 that provide continuous options. For more information please contact Nikon Support.

  Answered 8 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionHi, When does Best Buy expect to have the new D5600 available for sale in the US? I notice that there are other retailers who are selling this both on the East coast as well as the West coast.

Asked 8 years ago by TBM.

Q: QuestionDoes Best Buy offer a red color option? I would buy this tomorrow if they do, they seem to be one of the few places that don't have it available, but I have credit through them ):

Asked 8 years ago by SonOfTheETernal.

Q: QuestionMy last camera was the Minolta Maxxum SLR 35mm camera. I'm looking into getting another camera after being away from photography for quite some time... How would this camera suit me regarding starting anew? Cell phone photography doesn't compare! kdm

Asked 8 years ago by DeVaughn465.

• A:Answer The Nikon D5500 DSLR camera has a lot to offer both new and experienced photographers. It has a vari-angle touch screen and an eye sensor control option for ease of use. It also offers 39 points of focus and 5 frames per second in continuous shooting to help you get images that are sharply focused and vivid. This camera is built with creative people in mind and has a wide variety of choices for video, scene modes, special effects and in-camera editing tools. This camera has built-in WiFi, so you can connect wirelessly to a compatible smart device running the Nikon Wireless Mobile Utility (WMU) Application. This connection allows images to be easily transferred or can let you take images with the camera remotely with your compatible smart device. The Nikon D5500 has a Nikon F bayonet mount that is fully compatible with AF-S, AF-P and E-type lenses. Additionally AI and AF-type lenses can be used but must be focused manually as the Nikon D5500 camera does not have a built-in focus motor. This DSLR camera kit comes with a Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f.3.5-5.6G VR II lens so you are ready for your new adventures in photography right away.

  Answered 8 years ago by NikonStaff

  
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Q: QuestionHow long is this camera able to record

Asked 8 years ago by Js.

• A:Answer 20 minutes

  Answered 8 years ago by ShaneVerified Purchase

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