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  • Page 155: Digital Camera

    Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on your smartphone or tablet to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime, anywhere. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store and Google Play.
  • Page 156 D5500 Model Name: N1405 To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions;...

  • Page 157: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety................xi Notices..................xv Wireless ..................xx Introduction Getting to Know the Camera............1 Camera Menus: An Overview ........... 13 Using the Touch Screen............. 17 First Steps..................27 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j) Framing Photos in the Viewfinder .......... 39 Viewing Photographs ................
  • Page 158 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) k Portrait..................55 l Landscape ................. 55 p Child .................... 55 m Sports ..................56 n Close up..................56 o Night Portrait................56 r Night Landscape ..............57 s Party/Indoor ................57 t Beach/Snow................
  • Page 159 More on Photography Choosing a Release Mode............71 Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)........72 Quiet Shutter Release..............74 Self-Timer Mode ................. 75 Focus (Viewfinder Photography) ..........78 Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode....78 Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected: AF-Area Mode..................
  • Page 160 Exposure..................125 Metering ....................125 Autoexposure Lock................127 Exposure Compensation ............... 129 Flash Compensation ............... 131 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows....133 Active D-Lighting ................133 High Dynamic Range (HDR) ............135 White Balance................137 Fine-Tuning White Balance ............140 Preset Manual..................
  • Page 161 Playback and Deletion Viewing Pictures............... 188 Full-Frame Playback................. 188 Thumbnail Playback ................ 190 Calendar Playback ................191 Photo Information ..............192 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........200 Protecting Photographs from Deletion ....... 202 Rating Pictures................203 Rating Individual Pictures.............. 203 Rating Multiple Pictures ..............
  • Page 162 Wi-Fi What Wi-Fi Can Do for You ............ 224 Accessing the Camera ............225 WPS (Android Only)................. 226 PIN Entry (Android Only) ............... 228 SSID (Android and iOS) ..............229 Selecting Pictures for Upload..........231 Selecting Individual Pictures for Upload ......... 231 Selecting Multiple Pictures for Upload........
  • Page 163 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings......246 Custom Settings................247 Reset Custom Settings ............248 a: Autofocus ................... 248 a1: AF-C Priority Selection............248 a2: Number of Focus Points........... 249 a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator .......... 250 a4: Rangefinder................251 b: Exposure..................252 b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl..........
  • Page 164 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup ..........270 Setup Menu Options............... 270 Format Memory Card .............. 272 Image Comment ............... 273 Copyright Information............274 Time Zone and Date ..............275 Language..................275 Beep Options................276 Touch Controls ................276 Monitor Brightness..............276 Info Display Format..............
  • Page 165 Fisheye ..................297 Filter Effects................. 298 Monochrome ................299 Image Overlay ................300 Color Outline................302 Photo Illustration............... 303 Color Sketch ................303 Miniature Effect................304 Selective Color................305 Painting..................307 Side-by-side Comparison ............307 m Recent Settings/O My Menu ..........309 Choosing a Menu................
  • Page 166 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....................

  • Page 167: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
  • Page 168 • Using the flash close to the subject’s AC adapter and then take the product eyes could cause temporary visual to a Nikon-authorized service center impairment. The flash should be no for inspection. less than one meter (3 ft 4 in.) from Do not place the strap around the neck of the subject.
  • Page 169 Observe proper precautions when • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if the battery, such as discoloration or improperly handled. Observe the deformation. following precautions when handling Observe proper precautions when batteries for use in this product: handling the charger •...
  • Page 170 Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations. Follow the instructions of airline and hospital personnel...

  • Page 171: Notices

    Notices • No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any with this product may be damages resulting from the use of reproduced, transmitted, this product. transcribed, stored in a retrieval • While every effort has been made to...
  • Page 172 • Connect the equipment into an after handling. outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, • Consult the dealer or an Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. experienced radio/television Tel.: 631-547-4200...
  • Page 173 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied •...
  • Page 174 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data.
  • Page 175 Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

  • Page 176: Wireless

    FCC WARNING The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 177 RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The D5500, which is equipped with a LBWA1U5YR1 (FCC ID: VPYLBYR650/IC ID: 772C-LBYR650)
  • Page 178 Notices for Customers in Europe Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that the D5500 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_D5500.pdf Notice for Customers in Singapore...

  • Page 179: Introduction

    Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body AF-assist illuminator ...
  • Page 180 21 22 23 24 25 Stereo microphone ....178 Infrared receiver for ML-L3 remote control (rear)......108 Accessory shoe (for optional flash units) ..........323 Speaker Eye sensor.........9, 278 Focal plane mark (E)....89 R (information) USB and A/V button ......8, 110, 170 connector....
  • Page 181 35 36 45 44 W/Q button....14, 190, 200 Viewfinder eyepiece..5, 33, 76 X button......190, 200 Diopter adjustment control ..33 K button....... 42, 188 Tripod socket P button....10, 171, 178, 189 Vari-angle monitor ......6, 17, 42, 45, 162, 188 Multi selector ......12, 14 Rubber eyecup ......
  • Page 182 The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes. P, S, A, and M Modes: • P—Programmed auto (0 115) • S—Shutter-priority auto (0 117) • A—Aperture-priority auto (0 118) • M—Manual (0 119) Special Effects Modes (0 61) Auto Modes: •...
  • Page 183 The Viewfinder Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes. 11 12 Framing grid (displayed when On Number of exposures is selected for Custom Setting d3, remaining........34 Viewfinder grid display) ...256 Number of shots remaining before Focus points ........85 memory buffer fills .....

  • Page 184: The Monitor

    The Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below. 180° 90° 180° Normal use: Fold the monitor against the camera face out. The monitor is normally used in this position. Low-angle shots: Tilt the monitor up to take shots in live view with the camera held low.
  • Page 185 Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. Do not use force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the camera or monitor. To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use, fold it back face down against the camera body. Do not lift or carry the camera by the monitor.

  • Page 186: The Information Display

    The Information Display Viewing settings: To view the information display, press the R button. R button 9 10 11 Shooting mode Touch Fn assignment ....268 i auto/ Vignette control indicator ..244 j auto (flash off).....38 Exposure delay mode....254 Scene modes ......54 Date stamp indicator....
  • Page 187 Bracketing indicator....148 “k” (appears when memory remains for over 1000 Autoexposure (AE) lock exposures)........34 indicator........127 z icon..........24 AF-area mode indicator ....82 Focus point........85 Exposure indicator ..... 120 Exposure compensation Release mode ........ 71 indicator ........129 ADL bracketing amount....149 Bracketing progress Number of exposures...
  • Page 188 Changing settings: To change the settings at the bottom of the display, press the P button, then highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. You can also change settings by pressing the P P button button during live view (0 171, 178).
  • Page 189 Turning the Monitor Off To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button or press the shutter-release button halfway. The monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about 8 seconds (for information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Auto off timers on page 253).

  • Page 190: The Multi Selector

    The Multi Selector In this manual, operations using the multi selector are represented by 1, 3, 4, and 2 icons. 1: Press the multi selector up J button 4: Press the multi 2: Press the multi selector left selector right 3: Press the multi selector down 12 Introduction...

  • Page 191: Camera Menus: An Overview

    Camera Menus: An Overview Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 233) • N: Retouch (0 286) •...

  • Page 192: Using Camera Menus

    Using Camera Menus ❚❚ Menu Controls The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. 1: Move cursor up J button: select 4: Cancel and highlighted item return to 2: Select highlighted item previous or display sub-menu menu 3: Move cursor down The d (Help) Icon...
  • Page 193 ❚❚ Navigating the Menus Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. G button Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Select a menu.
  • Page 194 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item.

  • Page 195: Using The Touch Screen

    Using the Touch Screen The touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations: Flick Flick a finger a short distance across the monitor. Slide Slide a finger over the monitor. Stretch/Pinch Place two fingers on the monitor and move them apart or pinch them together. Introduction...
  • Page 196 The Touch Screen The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond when covered with third-party protective films or when touched with fingernails or gloved hands. Do not use excessive force or touch the screen with sharp objects. Using the Touch Screen The touch screen may not respond as expected if you attempt to operate it while leaving your palm or another finger resting on it in...
  • Page 197 Touch-Screen Photography Tap icons in the shooting display to adjust camera settings (note that not all icons will respond to touch-screen operations). During live view, you can also take photographs by tapping the monitor. ❚❚ Viewfinder Photography Use the touch screen to adjust settings in the information display (0 8).
  • Page 198 Shooting Options To change camera settings (0 10), tap the z icon at the bottom right corner of the display and then tap icons to display options for the corresponding setting. Tap the desired option to select it and return to the previous display. If prompted to choose a value as shown at right, edit the value by tapping u or v and then tap the number or tap 0 to...
  • Page 199 ❚❚ Live View Photography The touch screen can be used to adjust settings and take photographs. Taking Photographs (Touch Shutter) Touch the monitor to focus and lift your finger to take the photograph. Tap the icon shown at right to choose the operation performed by tapping the monitor in shooting mode.
  • Page 200 Taking Pictures Using Tap Shooting Options Avoid moving the camera when releasing the shutter. Camera movement can result in blurred photographs. The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even when the 3 icon is displayed to show that touch shooting options are active.
  • Page 201 Scene/Effect Selection In scene and special effects modes (0 54, 61), you can tap the shooting mode icon to choose a scene or effect. Tap x or y to view the different options and tap an icon to select and return to the previous display.
  • Page 202 Shooting Options In live view, pressing the P button or tapping the z icon in the monitor activates the information display (0 171, 178). Tap a setting to view options and then tap the desired option to select it and return to live view. If prompted to choose a value as shown at right, edit the value by tapping u or v and then tap the number or tap 0 to...
  • Page 203 Viewing Pictures The touch screen can be used for the following playback operations (0 42, 188). Flick left or right to view other View other images. images Use stretch and pinch gestures to Zoom in zoom in and out and slide to scroll (photos only) (0 200).

  • Page 204: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus The touch screen can be used for the following menu operations. Slide up or down to scroll. Scroll Tap a menu icon to choose a Choose a menu menu. Tap menu items to display options Select options/ and tap icons or sliders to change.

  • Page 205: First Steps

    First Steps Follow the eight steps below to ready the camera for use. Attach the strap. Attach the strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet. Charge the battery. If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown below at left, making sure the plug is fully inserted.
  • Page 206 Insert the battery and memory card. Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards, confirm that power switch is in the OFF position. Insert the battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted.
  • Page 207 Attach a lens. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting Mounting mark (lens) marks Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place Be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures.
  • Page 208 Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Before using the camera, unlock and extend the lens. Keeping the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q), rotate the zoom ring as shown (w). Retractable lens barrel button Pictures can not be taken when the lens is retracted;...
  • Page 209 Open the monitor. Open the monitor as shown. Do not use force. Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off. Introduction...

  • Page 210: Choose A Language

    Choose a language Move cursor up and set the camera J button: select clock. highlighted item Use the multi selector Select highlighted and J button to item or display sub- select a language and menu set the camera clock. Move cursor down Select language Select time zone Select date format...
  • Page 211 Focus the viewfinder. After removing the lens cap, rotate the diopter adjustment control until the AF area brackets are in sharp focus. When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye. AF area brackets Viewfinder not in focus...
  • Page 212 ❚❚ The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining Press the R button and check the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the information display. Battery level R button Number of exposures remaining Battery Level If the battery is low, a warning will also be displayed in the viewfinder.
  • Page 213 ❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and open the battery- chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the...
  • Page 214 Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer.
  • Page 215 ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.

  • Page 216: Point-And-Shoot" Modes (I And J)

    “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j) This section describes how to shoot photographs and movies in i and j modes, automatic “point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. Before proceeding, turn the Mode dial camera on and rotate the mode dial to i or j (the only...

  • Page 217: Framing Photos In The Viewfinder

    Framing Photos in the Viewfinder Ready the camera. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown at right.
  • Page 218 Frame the photograph. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in the AF area brackets. AF area brackets Press the shutter-release Focus point button halfway. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (if the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light).
  • Page 219 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the Memory card access photograph will be lamp displayed in the monitor for a few seconds. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp...

  • Page 220: Viewing Photographs

    Viewing Photographs Pressing K displays a picture in the monitor. K button Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. 42 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)

  • Page 221: Deleting Unwanted Pictures

    Deleting Unwanted Pictures Display the photograph you wish to delete. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. K button Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. O button Press the O button again to delete the picture. “Point-and-Shoot”...
  • Page 222 The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography) The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about eight seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter- release button halfway to reactivate the display. The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers;...

  • Page 223: Framing Photos In The Monitor

    Framing Photos in the Monitor Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor (live view). Live view switch Ready the camera. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left.
  • Page 224 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway. The focus point will flash green while the camera focuses. If the camera is able to focus, the Focus point focus point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point will flash red.
  • Page 225 Automatic Scene Selection (Scene Auto Selector) If live view is selected in i or j mode, the camera will automatically analyze the subject and select the appropriate shooting mode when autofocus is enabled. The selected mode is shown in the monitor. Portrait Human portrait subjects Landscape...

  • Page 226: Viewing Photographs

    Viewing Photographs Pressing K displays a picture in the monitor. K button Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. 48 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)

  • Page 227: Deleting Unwanted Pictures

    Deleting Unwanted Pictures Display the photograph you wish to delete. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. K button Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. O button Press the O button again to delete the picture. “Point-and-Shoot”...

  • Page 228: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view mode. Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens is displayed in the monitor. Live view switch Ready the camera. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left.
  • Page 229 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Movie-record button Time remaining Recording indicator End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Rotate the live view switch to exit live view.

  • Page 230: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Press K to start playback and then scroll through pictures until a movie (indicated by a 1 icon) is displayed. Press J to start playback and press 1 or K to end playback. For more information, see page 181.

  • Page 231: Deleting Unwanted Movies

    Deleting Unwanted Movies Display the movie you wish to delete (movies are indicated by 1 icons). Note that movies can not be recovered once deleted. K button Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. O button Press the O button again to delete the movie.

  • Page 232: Matching Settings To The Subject Or Situation (Scene Mode)

    Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on page 38. The following scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial to h and rotating the command dial until the desired scene appears in the monitor.

  • Page 233: Portrait

    Portrait Use for portraits with soft, natural- looking skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth. Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight.

  • Page 234: Sports

    Sports Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly. Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Close up Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges).

  • Page 235: Night Landscape

    Night Landscape Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes, including street lighting and neon signs. Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Party/Indoor Capture the effects of indoor background lighting. Use for parties and other indoor scenes. Beach/Snow Capture the brightness of sunlit expanses of water, snow, or sand.

  • Page 236: Sunset

    Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Dusk/Dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset. Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Pet Portrait Use for portraits of active pets.

  • Page 237: Candlelight

    Candlelight For photographs taken by candlelight. Note The built-in flash turns off. Blossom Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms. Note The built-in flash turns off. Autumn Colors Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves.

  • Page 238: Food

    Food Use for vivid photographs of food. Note For flash photography, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash (0 95). Preventing Blur Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds. 60 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)

  • Page 239: Special Effects

    Special Effects Special effects can be used when taking photographs and shooting movies. The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial to q and rotating the command dial until the desired option appears in the monitor. Mode dial Command dial Monitor % Night Vision...

  • Page 240: S Super Vivid

    Super Vivid Overall saturation and contrast are increased for a more vibrant image. Overall saturation is increased for a more lively image. Photo Illustration Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect that can be adjusted in live view (0 66). Note Movies shot in this mode play back like a slide show made up of a series of stills.

  • Page 241: Toy Camera Effect

    Toy Camera Effect Create photos and movies that appear to have been shot with a toy camera. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 67). Miniature Effect Create photos that appear to be pictures of dioramas. Works best when shooting from a high vantage point.

  • Page 242: Silhouette

    Silhouette Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds. Note The built-in flash turns off. High Key Use with bright scenes to create bright images that seem filled with light. Note The built-in flash turns off. Low Key Use with dark scenes to create dark, low-key images with prominent highlights.
  • Page 243 NEF (RAW) NEF (RAW) recording is not available in %, S, T, U, ', (, and 3 modes. Pictures taken when an NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG option is selected in these modes will be recorded as JPEG images. JPEG images created at settings of NEF (RAW)+JPEG will be recorded at the selected JPEG quality, while images recorded at a setting of NEF (RAW) will be recorded as fine-quality images.

  • Page 244: Options Available In Live View

    Options Available in Live View Settings for the selected effect are adjusted in the live view display but apply during live view and viewfinder photography and movie recording. ❚❚ U Photo Illustration Select live view. Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.
  • Page 245 ❚❚ ' Toy Camera Effect Select live view. Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Live view switch Adjust options. Press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Vignetting and press 4 or 2 to change.
  • Page 246 ❚❚ ( Miniature Effect Select live view. Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Live view switch Position the focus point. Use the multi selector to position the focus point in the area that will be in focus and then press the shutter- release button halfway to focus.
  • Page 247 Press J. Press J to exit when settings are complete. To resume viewfinder photography, rotate the live view switch. The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs and movies recorded in live view or using the viewfinder.
  • Page 248 Choose the color range. Color range Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final image. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors.

  • Page 249: More On Photography

    More on Photography Choosing a Release Mode To choose how the shutter is released (release mode), press the I (E/#) button, then highlight the desired option and press J. Choosing a Release Mode with the Command Dial I (E/#) button The release mode can also be selected by keeping the I (E/#) button pressed while rotating the command dial.

  • Page 250: Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)

    Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) In ! (Continuous L) and 9 (Continuous H) modes, the camera takes photographs continuously while the shutter- release button is pressed all the way down. Press the I (E/#) button. I (E/#) button Choose a continuous release mode. Highlight ! (Continuous L) or 9 (Continuous H) and press J.
  • Page 251 The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession (an exception is if a shutter speed of 4 seconds or slower is selected in mode S or M, when there is no limit on the number of shots that can be taken in a single burst).

  • Page 252: Quiet Shutter Release

    Quiet Shutter Release Choose this mode to keep camera noise to a minimum. A beep does not sound when the camera focuses. Press the I (E/#) button. I (E/#) button Select J (Quiet shutter release). Highlight J (Quiet shutter release) and press J.

  • Page 253: Self-Timer Mode

    Self-Timer Mode The self-timer can be used for self-portraits or group shots that include the photographer. Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. Press the I (E/#) button. I (E/#) button Select E (Self-timer) mode.
  • Page 254 Take the photograph. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, and then press the button the rest of the way down. The self-timer lamp will start to flash and a beep will begin to sound. Two seconds before the photo is taken, the lamp will stop flashing and the beeping will become more rapid.
  • Page 255 Using the Built-in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in modes that require the flash to be raised manually, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder (0 44). Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised after the self-timer has started.

  • Page 256: Focus (Viewfinder Photography)

    Focus (Viewfinder Photography) This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically or manually (see “Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode, ” below). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 85) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 86).
  • Page 257 Display focus mode options. Press the P button, then highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press J. P button Information display Choose a focus mode. Highlight a focus mode and press J. Predictive Focus Tracking In AF-C mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward the camera while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 258 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus.
  • Page 259 The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist AF-assist illuminator illuminator will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway (some restrictions apply; 0 352). Note that the illuminator may become hot when used multiple times in quick succession and will turn off automatically to protect the lamp after a period of continuous use.

  • Page 260: Choosing How The Focus Point Is Selected: Af-Area Mode

    Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected: AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. Note that d (dynamic-area) and f (3D-tracking) AF-area modes are not available when AF-S is selected for focus mode. Option Description For stationary subjects. Focus point is selected c Single-point AF manually;...
  • Page 261 Option Description Quickly compose pictures with subjects that are moving erratically from side to side (e.g., tennis players). In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point using multi selector f 3D-tracking (0 85). If subject moves after camera has focused, camera uses 3D-tracking to select new focus point and keep focus locked on original subject while shutter-release button...
  • Page 262 AF-Area Mode AF-area mode selections made in shooting modes other than P, S, A, or M are reset when another shooting mode is selected. 3D-Tracking If subject leaves the viewfinder, remove your finger from the shutter- release button and recompose the photograph with the subject in the selected focus point.

  • Page 263: Focus Point Selection

    Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF- area modes other than e (Auto-area AF), you can choose from 39 focus points, making it possible to compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame. Choose an AF-area mode other than e (Auto-area AF;...

  • Page 264: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing in AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C focus modes (0 78), making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition.
  • Page 265 Lock focus. AF-A and AF-C focus modes: With the Shutter-release button shutter-release button pressed halfway (q), press the A (L) button (w) to lock focus. Focus will remain locked while the A (L) button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button.

  • Page 266: Manual Focus

    Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus is not available or does not produce the desired results (0 80). Set the lens focus-mode switch. If the lens is equipped with an A-M, M/A-M, or A/M-M mode switch, slide the switch to M. A-M mode switch M/A-M mode switch Focus.
  • Page 267 ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the 39 focus points).

  • Page 268: Image Quality And Size

    Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 391).
  • Page 269 Display image quality options. Press the P button, then highlight the current image quality in the information display and press J. P button Information display Choose a file type. Highlight an option and press J. NEF (RAW) Images Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images.

  • Page 270: Image Size

    Image Size Choose a size for JPEG images: Image size Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) # Large 6000 × 4000 50.8 × 33.9/20 × 13.3 $ Medium 4496 × 3000 38.1 × 25.4/15.0 × 10 % Small 2992 × 2000 25.3 ×...

  • Page 271: Using The Built-In Flash

    Using the Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. Auto Pop-up Modes In i, k, p, n, o, s, w, S, T, U, and ' modes, the built-in flash automatically pops up and fires as required. Choose a flash mode.
  • Page 272 ❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available: • No (auto): When lighting is poor or the subject is backlit, the flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. Not available in o mode. •...

  • Page 273: Manual Pop-Up Modes

    Manual Pop-up Modes In P, S, A, M, and 0 modes, the flash must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised. Raise the flash. Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash. M (Y) button Choose a flash mode (P, S, A, and M modes only).
  • Page 274 ❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available: • N (fill flash): The flash fires with every shot. • Nj (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash fires with every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.
  • Page 275 Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. The Built-in Flash For information on the lenses that can be used with the built-in flash, see page 320.
  • Page 276 Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Shutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when the built-in flash is used: Mode Shutter speed i, p, n, s, w, 0, S, T, U, ' – – –1 s P, S, A –30 s –30 s, Bulb, Time Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range...

  • Page 277: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. Choosing Auto allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions;...
  • Page 278 Choose an ISO sensitivity. Highlight an option and press J. 100 More on Photography...

  • Page 279: Interval Timer Photography

    Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. Before Shooting Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. To ensure that shooting starts at the desired time, check that the camera clock is set correctly (0 275).
  • Page 280 Adjust interval timer settings. Choose a start option, interval, number of shots per interval, and exposure smoothing option. • To choose a start option: Highlight Start options and Highlight an option and press 2. press J. To start shooting immediately, select Now. To start shooting at a chosen date and time, select Choose start day and start time, then choose the date and time and press J.
  • Page 281 • To choose the number of intervals: Highlight Number of times Choose the number of intervals and press 2. and press J. • To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight Exposure Highlight an option and smoothing and press 2. press J. Selecting On allows the camera to adjust exposure to match previous shot in modes other than M (note that exposure smoothing only takes effect in mode M if auto ISO sensitivity...
  • Page 282 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. The first series of shots will be taken at the specified starting time, or after about 3 s if Now was selected for Start options in Step 2. Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken;...
  • Page 283 ❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer Photography Interval timer photography can be paused between intervals by pressing J. To resume shooting: Starting Now Highlight Restart and press J. Starting at a Specified Time For Start options, Choose a starting date Highlight Restart and and time and press J.
  • Page 284 ❚❚ No Photograph The camera will skip the current interval if any of the following situations persist for eight seconds or more after the interval was due to start: the photograph or photographs for the previous interval have yet to be taken, the memory card is full, or the camera is unable to focus in AF-S or when single-servo AF is selected in AF-A (note that the camera focuses again before each shot).

  • Page 285: Remote Control Photography

    Remote Control Photography Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control The optional ML-L3 remote control (0 332) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface.
  • Page 286 Take the photograph. From a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at either of the infrared receivers on the camera (0 1, 2) and press the ML-L3 shutter-release button. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released.
  • Page 287 Exiting Remote Control Mode Remote control mode is cancelled automatically if no photograph is taken before the time selected for Custom Setting c4 (Remote on duration (ML-L3), 0 254). Remote control mode will also be cancelled if the camera is turned off, a two-button reset is performed (0 110), or shooting options are reset using Reset shooting menu.

  • Page 288: Restoring Default Settings

    Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below and on page 112 can be restored to default values by holding the G and R buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are G button R button marked by a green dot). The information display turns off briefly while settings are reset.
  • Page 289 Option Default Focus mode Viewfinder Shooting modes other than % AF-A Live view/movie AF-S AF-area mode Viewfinder n, x, 0, 1, 2, 3 Single-point AF m, w Dynamic-area AF (39 points) i, j, k, l, p, o, r, s, t, u, v, y, z, S, Auto-area AF T, U, ', 3, P, S, A, M Live view/movie...

  • Page 290: Other Settings

    ❚❚ Other Settings Option Default NEF (RAW) recording 14-bit Exposure delay mode Release mode m, w Continuous H Other shooting modes Single frame Focus point Center AE/AF lock hold Shooting modes other than i and j Flexible program Special effects mode Thickness Vividness Vignetting...

  • Page 291: P, S, A, And M Modes

    P, S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to Programmed auto adjust camera settings.
  • Page 292 Shutter Speed and Aperture Shutter speed and aperture are shown in the viewfinder and information display. Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter speeds ( s in this Slow shutter speeds (here 1 s) blur 1600 example) freeze motion. motion. Large apertures (such as f/5.6; Small apertures (f/22 in this case) remember, the lower the f-number, bring both background and...

  • Page 293: Mode P (Programmed Auto)

    Mode P (Programmed Auto) This mode is recommended Mode dial for snapshots or whenever you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations.
  • Page 294 Flexible Program In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial (“flexible program”). Rotate the dial right for large apertures (low f-numbers) and fast shutter speeds, left for small apertures (high f-numbers) and slow shutter speeds.

  • Page 295: Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)

    Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) This mode lets you control shutter speed: choose fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion, slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects. The camera automatically adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Fast shutter speeds (e.g., Slow shutter speeds (e.g., 1 s) blur 1600 freeze motion.

  • Page 296: Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)

    Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In this mode, you can adjust aperture to control depth of field (the distance in front of and behind the main subject that appears to be in focus). The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers, e.g.

  • Page 297: Mode M (Manual)

    Mode M (Manual) In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speeds of “Bulb” and “Time” are available for long time- exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks (0 121). Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial P, S, A, and M Modes...
  • Page 298 Choose aperture and shutter speed. Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial (right for faster speeds, left for slower). To adjust aperture, keep the E (N) button pressed while rotating the command dial (left for larger apertures/lower f-numbers and right for smaller apertures/higher f-numbers).

  • Page 299: Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)

    Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb (A): The shutter remains open while the Length of exposure: 35 s shutter-release button is Aperture: f/25 pressed all the way down.
  • Page 300 ❚❚ Bulb Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial Choose the shutter speed. Rotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb (A). Command dial Take the photograph. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera, optional wireless remote controller or remote cord all the way down.
  • Page 301 ❚❚ Time Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial Choose the shutter speed. Rotate the command dial left to choose a shutter speed of “Time” (&). Command dial Open the shutter. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or optional remote control, remote cord, or wireless remote controller all the way down.
  • Page 302 ML-L3 Remote Controls If you will be using an ML-L3 remote control, select one of the following remote control modes as described on page 107: " (Delayed remote (ML-L3)) or # (Quick-response remote (ML-L3)). Note that if you are using an ML-L3 remote control, pictures will be taken in “Time”...

  • Page 303: Exposure

    Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure. Method Description Produces natural results in most situations. The camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets L Matrix metering exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and distance. Classic meter for portraits. Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area.
  • Page 304 Choose a metering method. Highlight an option and press J. Spot Metering If e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode during viewfinder photography (0 82), the camera will meter the center focus point. 126 P, S, A, and M Modes...

  • Page 305: Autoexposure Lock

    Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using M (Center-weighted metering) and N (Spot metering) to meter exposure; note that autoexposure lock is not available in i or j mode. Meter exposure. Press the shutter-release button halfway. Lock exposure. Shutter-release With the shutter-release button button...
  • Page 306 Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure: Mode Setting Shutter speed and aperture Programmed auto (flexible program; 0 116) Shutter-priority auto Shutter speed Aperture-priority auto Aperture The metering method itself can not be changed while exposure lock is...

  • Page 307: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker (0 367). In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker. It is most effective when used with M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) (0 125).
  • Page 308 Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Except in h and % modes, exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off (in h and % modes, exposure compensation will be reset when another mode is selected or the camera is turned off ). The Information Display Exposure compensation options can also be accessed from the information display...

  • Page 309: Flash Compensation

    Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections (0 368).
  • Page 310 Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; see page 323). The flash compensation selected with the optional flash unit is added to the flash compensation selected with the camera.

  • Page 311: Preserving Detail In Highlights And Shadows

    Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day.
  • Page 312 Choose an option. Highlight an option and press J (0 367). Active D-Lighting Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in photographs taken with Active D-Lighting. Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects. “Active D-Lighting” Versus “D-Lighting” Active D-Lighting adjusts exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range, while the D-Lighting option in the retouch menu (0 294) brightens shadows in images after shooting.

  • Page 313: High Dynamic Range (Hdr)

    High Dynamic Range (HDR) High Dynamic Range (HDR) combines two exposures to form a single image that captures a wide range of tones from shadows to highlights, even with high-contrast subjects. HDR is most effective when used with L (Matrix metering) (0 125). It can not be used to record NEF (RAW) images.
  • Page 314 Choose an option. Highlight v Auto, 2 Extra high, S High, T Normal, U Low, or 6 Off and press J. When an option other than 6 Off is selected, u will be displayed in the viewfinder. Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

  • Page 315: White Balance

    White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source: Option Description Automatic white balance adjustment.
  • Page 316 Choose a white balance option. Highlight an option and press J. The Shooting Menu White balance can be selected using the White balance option in the shooting menu (0 236), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (0 140) or measure a value for preset white balance (0 142).
  • Page 317 Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths.

  • Page 318: Fine-Tuning White Balance

    Fine-Tuning White Balance White balance can be “fine-tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image. White balance is fine-tuned using the White balance option in the shooting menu. Display fine-tuning options.
  • Page 319 White Balance Fine-Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a “warm” setting such as J (incandescent) is selected will make photographs slightly “colder” but will not actually make them blue. Touch Fine-Tuning To fine-tune an option in the white balance menu using the touch screen, tap the option once to highlight it and then tap the 2 Adjust...

  • Page 320: Preset Manual

    Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: Method Description Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that Measure...
  • Page 321 Select Yes. The menu shown at right will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. The camera will enter preset measurement mode. When the camera is ready to measure white balance, a flashing D (L) will appear in the viewfinder and information display.
  • Page 322 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, the message shown at right will be displayed and a will flash in the viewfinder and the camera will return to shooting mode. To return to shooting mode immediately, press the shutter-release button halfway.
  • Page 323 Measuring Preset White Balance If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the time selected for Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 253). Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time; the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured.
  • Page 324 ❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card. Select Preset manual. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options.
  • Page 325 Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold the X button. Copy white balance. Press J to set preset white balance to the white balance value for the highlighted photograph. P, S, A, and M Modes...

  • Page 326: Bracketing

    Bracketing Bracketing automatically varies exposure, white balance, or Active D-Lighting (ADL) settings slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. Choose in situations in which it is difficult to set exposure or white balance and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot, or to experiment with different settings for the same subject.
  • Page 327 Display bracketing options. Press the P button, then highlight the current bracketing setting and press P button Information display Select a bracketing increment. Highlight a bracketing increment and press J. Choose from values between 0.3 and 2 EV (AE bracketing) or 1 to 3 (WB bracketing), or select ADL (ADL bracketing).
  • Page 328 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. AE bracketing: The camera will vary exposure with each shot. The first shot will be taken at the value currently selected for exposure compensation. The bracketing increment will be subtracted from the current value in the second shot and added in the third shot, “bracketing”...
  • Page 329 The Bracketing Progress Indicator During AE bracketing, a bar is removed from the bracketing progress indicator with each shot (v > w > x). During ADL bracketing, the setting that will be used for the next shot is underlined in the information display. Disabling Bracketing To disable bracketing and resume normal shooting, select OFF in Step 3 (0 149).

  • Page 330: Picture Controls

    Picture Controls In P, S, A, and M modes, your choice of Picture Control determines how pictures are processed (in other modes, the camera selects a Picture Control automatically). Selecting a Picture Control Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene.
  • Page 331 Display Picture Control options. Press the P button, then highlight the current Picture Control and press J. P button Information display Select a Picture Control. Highlight a Picture Control and press Touch Menu Navigation Picture Controls can also be selected in the shooting menu (0 236). When choosing an option from the Set Picture Control menu using the touch screen (0 26), tap the option once to highlight it and again to select it.

  • Page 332: Modifying Picture Controls

    Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 158) can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. Select a Picture Control. Highlight Set Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2.
  • Page 333 ❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Description Mute or heighten the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). Not available with Neutral, Quick adjust Monochrome, Flat, or custom Picture Controls (0 158). Control the sharpness of outlines. Select A to adjust sharpening automatically according to Sharpening the type of scene.
  • Page 334 “A” (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Switching Between Manual and Auto Press the X button to switch back and forth between manual and auto (A) settings for sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation.
  • Page 335 Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available: Option Description Yellow Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. O Orange Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red R Red...

  • Page 336: Creating Custom Picture Controls

    Creating Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. Select Manage Picture Control. Highlight Manage Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2. Select Save/edit. Highlight Save/edit and press 2. Select a Picture Control.
  • Page 337 Select a destination. Highlight a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2. Name the Picture Control. Name area By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control;...
  • Page 338 Manage Picture Control > Rename Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu. Manage Picture Control > Delete The Delete option in the Manage Picture Control menu can be used to delete selected custom Picture Controls when they are no longer needed.

  • Page 339: Sharing Custom Picture Controls

    Sharing Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls created using Picture Control Utility 2, a utility launched from ViewNX 2 or Capture NX-D (0 210), can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in compatible cameras and software and then deleted when no longer needed.

  • Page 340: Live View

    Live View Framing Photographs in the Monitor Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Live view switch Position the focus point. Use the multi selector to position the focus point over your subject as described on page 167.
  • Page 341 Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The monitor turns off and the memory card access lamp lights during Memory card access lamp recording. Do not remove the battery or memory card until recording is complete. When shooting is complete, the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds before the camera returns to live view mode.

  • Page 342: Focusing In Live View

    Focusing in Live View Follow the steps below to choose focus and AF-area modes and position the focus point. ❚❚ Choosing How the Camera Focuses (Focus Mode) The following focus modes are available in live view (note that full-time–servo AF is not available in U, ', and ( modes): Option Description For stationary subjects.
  • Page 343 Choose a focus option. Highlight an option and press J. Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 88), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus. To magnify the view in the monitor for precise focus, press the X button (0 163). X button Live View...
  • Page 344 ❚❚ Choosing How the Camera Picks the Area (AF-Area Mode) In modes other than i, j, and (, the following AF-area modes can be selected in live view (note that subject-tracking AF is not available in %, U, ', and 3 modes): Option Description Use for portraits.
  • Page 345 Choose an AF-area mode. Highlight an option and press J. Choose the focus point. 6 (face-priority AF): A double yellow border will be displayed when the camera detects a portrait subject (if multiple faces are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject;...

  • Page 346: The Live View Display

    The Live View Display Item Description The mode currently selected with 38, 54, q Shooting mode the mode dial. 61, 113 Displayed when On is selected for Manual movie settings Manual movie settings in mode indicator The amount of time remaining before live view ends e Time remaining 172, 180...
  • Page 347 Item Description The frame size of movies recorded u Movie frame size in movie mode. i Focus mode The current focus mode. o AF-area mode The current AF-area mode. Indicates that movies can not be !0 “No movie” icon — recorded.
  • Page 348 Live View/Movie Recording Display Options Press the R button to cycle through display options as shown below. Circled areas indicate edges of movie frame crop. R button Show detailed photo Show movie indicators indicators (0 174) Show basic photo indicators Hide indicators Framing grid * A crop showing the area recorded is displayed during movie...
  • Page 349 Camera Settings Except when movie indicators are displayed, you can access the following live view photography settings by pressing the P button: image quality (0 90), image size (0 92), bracketing increment (0 149), HDR (0 135), Active D-Lighting (0 133), white balance (0 137), ISO sensitivity (0 99), P button Picture Controls (0 152), focus mode...
  • Page 350 Shooting in Live View Mode Although it will not appear in the final picture, distortion may be visible in the monitor if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame. Bright light sources may leave after-images in the monitor when the camera is panned.
  • Page 351 Using Autofocus in Live View Autofocus is slower in live view and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses. The camera may be unable to focus in the situations listed below (note that the focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus): •...

  • Page 352: Recording And Viewing Movies

    Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view mode. Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 169) indicates that movies can not be recorded.
  • Page 353 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Except in i and j modes, exposure can be locked by pressing the A (L) button (0 127) or (in Movie-record button modes h, P, S, A, and %) altered by Time remaining...
  • Page 354 Recording Movies Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame (flicker and banding can be reduced using Flicker reduction;...

  • Page 355: Movie Settings

    Movie Settings Use the Movie settings option in the shooting menu (0 236) to adjust the following settings. • Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality: Choose from the following options. The frame rate depends on the option currently selected for Video mode in the setup menu (0 281): Frame size/frame rate Maximum length...
  • Page 356 • Microphone: Turn the built-in or optional stereo microphones (0 180, 333) on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity. Choose Auto sensitivity to adjust sensitivity automatically, Microphone off to turn sound recording off; to select microphone sensitivity manually, select Manual sensitivity and choose a sensitivity.
  • Page 357 • Manual movie settings: Choose On to allow manual adjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when the camera is in mode M. Shutter speed can be set to values as fast as s; the slowest speed available varies with the 4000 frame rate: s for frame rates of 24p, 25p, and 30p,...
  • Page 358 Using an External Microphone The optional ME-1 stereo microphone can be used to reduce noise caused by lens vibration being recorded during autofocus. The Count-Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before movie recording ends automatically (0 168). Depending on shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when movie recording begins.

  • Page 359: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 188). Press J to start playback; your current position is indicated by the movie progress bar. Current position/ 1 icon Length total length Volume Movie progress bar Guide The following operations can be performed: Description...
  • Page 360 Description Press X to increase volume, W (Q) to Adjust X/W (Q) volume decrease. Return to Press K or 1 to exit to full-frame playback. full-frame playback 182 Recording and Viewing Movies...

  • Page 361: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option Description Create a copy from which the opening or f Choose start/end point closing footage has been removed. g Save selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still.
  • Page 362 Choose the current frame as the new start or end point. To create a copy that begins from the current frame, highlight Start point and press J. The frames before the current frame will be removed when you save the copy. Start point To create a copy that ends at the current frame, highlight End point and press J.
  • Page 363 Preview the movie. To preview the copy, highlight Preview and press J (to interrupt the preview and return to the save options menu, press 1). To abandon the current copy and return to Step 5, highlight Cancel and press J; to save the copy, proceed to Step 8.

  • Page 364: Saving Selected Frames

    Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: Pause the movie on the desired frame. Play the movie back as described on page 181, pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause. Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy.
  • Page 365 Save the copy. Highlight Yes and press J to create a fine-quality (0 90) JPEG copy of the selected frame. Save Selected Frame JPEG movie stills created with the Save selected frame option can not be retouched. JPEG movie stills lack some categories of photo information (0 192).

  • Page 366: Playback And Deletion

    Playback and Deletion Viewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. K button Description Press 2 to view photographs in View additional order recorded, 4 to view photographs photographs in reverse order.
  • Page 367 The P Button Pressing the P button in full-frame, thumbnail, or calendar playback displays playback options. Highlight options and press 2 to rate pictures (0 203), retouch photos or edit movies (0 183, 286), or select pictures for transfer to a smart device (0 231).

  • Page 368: Thumbnail Playback

    Thumbnail Playback To display images in “contact sheets” of 4, 12, or 80 images, press the W (Q) button. W (Q) W (Q) Full-frame Thumbnail playback Calendar playback playback Description Use multi selector or command dial Highlight images to highlight pictures. Press J to display the highlighted View highlighted image...

  • Page 369: Calendar Playback

    Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date, press the W (Q) button when 80 images are displayed. Date list W (Q) W (Q) Thumbnail list Full-frame Thumbnail Calendar playback playback playback The operations that can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date list or the thumbnail list: Description W (Q)

  • Page 370: Photo Information

    Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full- frame playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note that “image only”, shooting data, RGB histograms, highlights, and overview data are only displayed if corresponding option is selected for Playback display options (0 234).
  • Page 371 ❚❚ File Information 1 2 3 Protect status......202 Image size ........92 Retouch indicator ....289 Time of recording...32, 275 Upload marking..... 231 Date of recording ...32, 275 Frame number/total number of Folder name ......238 images Rating ........203 File name........240 Image quality ......90 ❚❚...
  • Page 372 ❚❚ RGB Histogram Histogram (RGB channel). In Histogram (green channel) all histograms, horizontal Histogram (blue channel) axis gives pixel brightness, White balance ......137 vertical axis number of White balance pixels. fine-tuning....... 140 Histogram (red channel) Preset manual ..... 142 Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X.
  • Page 373 Histograms Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications. Some sample histograms are shown below: If the image contains objects with a wide range of brightnesses, the distribution of tones will be relatively even. If the image is dark, tone distribution will be shifted to the left.
  • Page 374 ❚❚ Shooting Data Metering ........125 Focus mode...... 78, 164 Shutter speed......114 Lens VR (vibration Aperture........114 reduction) ......380 Shooting Flash type......259, 323 mode....38, 54, 61, 113 Commander mode ..... 259 ISO sensitivity ......99 Flash mode......94, 96 Exposure compensation ..
  • Page 375 High ISO noise reduction ... 244 Vignette control.....244 Long exposure noise Retouch history......286 reduction ......243 Image comment ....273 Active D-Lighting....133 HDR (high dynamic range)........135 Name of photographer ..274 Copyright holder ....274 * The fourth page of the shooting data is only displayed if copyright information was recorded with the photograph as described on page 274.
  • Page 376 ❚❚ Overview Data 1 3 4 16 17 18 19 20 25 24 12 11 Metering........125 Frame number/total number of images Shooting Upload marking ....231 mode....38, 54, 61, 113 Shutter speed......114 Protect status ......202 Aperture ........114 Camera name ISO sensitivity ......99...
  • Page 377 ❚❚ Location Data Location data are displayed only if an optional GP-1 or GP-1A GPS unit (0 333) was used when the photo was taken (0 283). In the case of movies, the data give the location at the start of recording.

  • Page 378: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full- frame playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: Description Press X to zoom in to maximum of approximately 33×...
  • Page 379 Description Faces detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in navigation window. Press P and use the multi selector to view other faces, or press J to zoom in on the currently selected face. Press P Select/zoom in again to return to normal zoom. on or out from faces Rotate command dial to view same...

  • Page 380: Protecting Photographs From Deletion

    Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, press the A (L) button to protect the current picture from accidental deletion. Protected files are marked with a P icon and can not be deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu.

  • Page 381: Rating Pictures

    Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Rating is not available with protected images. Rating Individual Pictures Select an image. Display the image in full-frame playback or playback zoom or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback.

  • Page 382: Rating Multiple Pictures

    Rating Multiple Pictures Use the Rating option in the playback menu to rate multiple pictures. Select Rating. Highlight Rating in the playback menu and press 2. Rate pictures. Press 4 or 2 to highlight pictures (to view the currently highlighted picture full frame, press and hold the X button) and press 1 or 3 to choose a rating of from zero to five stars, or...

  • Page 383: Deleting Photographs

    Deleting Photographs To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O button. To delete multiple selected photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu.

  • Page 384: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures taken on a selected date n Select date (0 207).
  • Page 385 ❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date Select dates. Highlight a date and press 2 to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date. Selected dates are indicated by check marks. Repeat as desired to select additional dates; to deselect a date, highlight it and press 2.

  • Page 386: Slide Shows

    Slide Shows The Slide show option in the playback menu is used to display a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 234). Select Slide show. Highlight Slide show in the playback menu and press 2. Start the slide show.

  • Page 387: Slide Show Options

    The dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends. Select Restart to restart or Exit to return to the playback menu. Slide Show Options Before starting a slide show, you can use the options in the slide show menu to select the images displayed by type or rating and choose how long each image is displayed.

  • Page 388: Connections

    Capture NX-D Use Nikon’s Capture NX-D software to fine-tune photos or to change settings for NEF (RAW) pictures and save them in other formats. Capture NX-D also offers an Image Dust Off feature that processes NEF (RAW) images to remove image artifacts caused by dust inside the camera.

  • Page 389: Using Viewnx 2

    Using ViewNX 2 Copy Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed ViewNX 2 (0 210). Connect the USB cable. After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted, connect the supplied USB cable as shown and then turn the camera on.
  • Page 390 If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed;...
  • Page 391 Click Start Transfer. At default settings, pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Start Transfer Terminate the connection. When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. Connections...

  • Page 392: Printing Photographs

    Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 388) connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. When the camera and printer are turned on, a welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge playback display.

  • Page 393: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Printing Pictures One at a Time Display the desired picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X button to zoom in on the current frame (press K to exit zoom). To view eight pictures at a time, press the W (Q) button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press X to display the highlighted picture full frame.

  • Page 394: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. Printing Multiple Pictures Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display. Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2.
  • Page 395 Adjust printer settings. Adjust printer settings as described in Step 2 on page 215. Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. Connections...

  • Page 396: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set

    Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The DPOF print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF (0 388). Choose DPOF print order > Select/set. Select DPOF print order in the playback menu, then highlight Select/set and press 2 (to remove all photographs from the print order,...
  • Page 397 Select imprint options. Highlight the following options and press 2 to toggle the highlighted option on or off. • Print shooting data: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order. • Print date: Print date of recording on all pictures in print order.

  • Page 398: Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Viewing Pictures on TV The supplied audio video (A/V) cable can be used to connect the camera to a television or video recorder for playback or recording. The optional High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (0 333) or a type C HDMI cable (available separately from third-party suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices.
  • Page 399 Video Mode If no image is displayed, check that camera is correctly connected and that the option selected for Video mode (0 281) matches the video standard used in the TV. Television Playback Use of an AC adapter (available separately) is recommended for extended playback.

  • Page 400: High-Definition Devices

    High-Definition Devices The camera can be connected to HDMI devices using an HDMI cable as shown. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. Connect to Connect to high-definition device camera (choose cable with connector for HDMI device) Tune the device to the HDMI channel, then turn the camera on and press the K button.
  • Page 401 ❚❚ Choosing an Output Resolution To choose the format for images output to the HDMI device, select HDMI > Output resolution in the camera setup menu (0 270). If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format. ❚❚...

  • Page 402: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi What Wi-Fi Can Do for You The camera can connect via Wi-Fi wireless networks to a smart device running Nikon’s dedicated Wireless Mobile Utility app (0 225). Download pictures Share pictures Remote control Installing the App 1 Find the app.

  • Page 403: Accessing The Camera

    Accessing the Camera Before connecting via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN), install the Wireless Mobile Utility on your Android or iOS smart device. Instructions for accessing the camera vary with the type of connection used by the smart device. Android • Push-button WPS: If the smart device supports push-button WPS (i.e., has a WPS button connection option in its Wi-Fi settings menu), you can use this easy method to connect to the smart device (0 226)

  • Page 404: Wps (Android Only)

    WPS (Android Only) Enable the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi. Highlight Wi-Fi in the setup menu and press 2. Highlight Network connection and press 2, then highlight Enable and press J. Wait a few seconds for Wi-Fi to activate. Connect. Enable WPS button connections on the camera and smart device: •...
  • Page 405 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device. The main dialog will be displayed. Wi-Fi...

  • Page 406: Pin Entry (Android Only)

    PIN Entry (Android Only) Enable the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi. Highlight Wi-Fi in the setup menu and press 2. Highlight Network connection and press 2, then highlight Enable and press J. Wait a few seconds for Wi-Fi to activate. Select Network settings > PIN-entry WPS. Highlight Network settings and press 2.

  • Page 407: Ssid (Android And Ios)

    SSID (Android and iOS) Enable the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi. Highlight Wi-Fi in the setup menu and press 2. Highlight Network connection and press 2, then highlight Enable and press J. Wait a few seconds for Wi-Fi to activate. Display the camera SSID. Highlight Network settings and press 2.

  • Page 408: Network Settings

    ❚❚ Terminating the Connection Wi-Fi can be disabled by: • Selecting Wi-Fi > Network connection > Disable in the camera setup menu • Starting movie recording • Turning the camera off ❚❚ Restoring Default Settings To restore default network settings, select Wi-Fi > Network settings >...

  • Page 409: Selecting Pictures For Upload

    Selecting Pictures for Upload Follow the steps below to select photos for upload to the smart device. Movies can not be selected for upload. Selecting Individual Pictures for Upload Select an image. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback.

  • Page 410: Selecting Multiple Pictures For Upload

    Selecting Multiple Pictures for Upload To change the upload status of multiple pictures, use the Select to send to smart device option in the playback menu. Choose Select to send to smart device. Highlight Select to send to smart device in the playback menu and press 2.

  • Page 411: Camera Menus

    Camera Menus D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab. G button Playback Menu Options The playback menu contains the following options: Option Default Delete — Playback folder Playback display options —...

  • Page 412: Playback Folder

    G button ➜ D playback menu Choose a folder for playback: Option Description Pictures in all folders created with the D5500 will be visible D5500 during playback. Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback. Only photos in the folder currently selected for Storage...

  • Page 413: Auto Image Rotation

    Auto Image Rotation G button ➜ D playback menu Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in ViewNX 2 or Capture NX-D (0 210). The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) Camera rotated 90°...

  • Page 414: C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options

    C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab. G button Shooting Menu Options The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Default Reset shooting menu — Storage folder —...

  • Page 415: Reset Shooting Menu

    Option Default Release mode m, w Continuous H Other modes Single frame Long exposure NR High ISO NR Normal Vignette control Normal Auto distortion control Interval timer shooting Start options Interval 1 min. Number of times Exposure smoothing Movie settings Frame size/frame rate —...

  • Page 416: Storage Folder

    Storage Folder G button ➜ C shooting menu Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored. ❚❚ Selecting Folders by Folder Number Choose Select folder by number. Highlight Select folder by number and press 2. Choose a folder number. Press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit, press 1 or 3 to change.
  • Page 417 ❚❚ Selecting Folders from a List Choose Select folder from list. Highlight Select folder from list and press 2. Highlight a folder. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder. Select the highlighted folder. Press J to select the highlighted folder and return to the main menu.

  • Page 418: File Naming

    File Naming G button ➜ C shooting menu Photographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space (0 243), “_DSC”, followed by a four-digit number and a three- letter extension (e.g., “DSC_0001.JPG”).

  • Page 419: Iso Sensitivity Settings

    ISO Sensitivity Settings G button ➜ C shooting menu Adjust ISO sensitivity (0 99). ❚❚ Auto ISO Sensitivity control If Off is chosen for Auto ISO sensitivity control in P, S, A, and M modes, ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user (0 99).
  • Page 420 When On is selected, the viewfinder shows ISO AUTO and the information display ISO-A. These indicators flash when sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user. Maximum Sensitivity/Minimum Shutter Speed When auto ISO sensitivity control is Minimum shutter speed enabled, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed graphics in the information display show the maximum sensitivity...

  • Page 421: Color Space

    Color Space G button ➜ C shooting menu The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. sRGB is recommended for general-purpose printing and display; Adobe RGB, with its broader gamut of colors, for professional publication and commercial printing. Regardless of the option selected, movies are recorded in sRGB.

  • Page 422: High Iso Nr

    High ISO NR G button ➜ C shooting menu Photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce “noise. ” Option Description High Reduce noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels), particularly in photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities. Choose the Normal amount of noise reduction performed from High, Normal, and Low.

  • Page 423: Auto Distortion Control

    Auto Distortion Control G button ➜ C shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wide- angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion in photos taken with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible in the viewfinder may be cropped out of the final photograph, and that the time needed to process photographs before recording begins may increase).

  • Page 424: A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

    A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. Custom Setting groups Main menu Reset custom settings (0 248) 246 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings...

  • Page 425: Custom Settings

    Custom Settings The following Custom Settings are available: Custom Setting Default Reset custom settings a Autofocus a1 AF-C priority selection Focus a2 Number of focus points 39 points a3 Built-in AF-assist illuminator a4 Rangefinder b Exposure b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl 1/3 step b2 ISO display Timers/AE lock...

  • Page 426: Reset Custom Settings

    Custom Setting Default Controls f1 Assign Fn button ISO sensitivity f2 Assign AE-L/AF-L button AE/AF lock f3 Assign touch Fn Viewfinder grid display Exposure compensation: U f4 Reverse dial rotation Shutter speed/aperture: U Note: Depending on camera settings, some items may be grayed out and unavailable.

  • Page 427: A2: Number Of Focus Points

    a2: Number of Focus Points G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus- point selection. Option Description Choose from the 39 focus points shown at right. # 39 points Choose from the 11 focus points shown at right.

  • Page 428: A3: Built-In Af-Assist Illuminator

    a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the built-in AF-assist AF-assist illuminator illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor. Option Description The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor (for more information, see page 352).

  • Page 429: A4: Rangefinder

    a4: Rangefinder G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose On to use the exposure indicator to determine whether the camera is correctly focused in manual focus mode (0 88; note that this function is not available in shooting mode M, when the exposure indicator instead shows whether the subject is correctly exposed).

  • Page 430: B: Exposure

    b: Exposure b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select the increments used when making adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, exposure and flash compensation, and bracketing. b2: ISO Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select On to display ISO sensitivity in the viewfinder in place of the number of exposures remaining.

  • Page 431: C2: Auto Off Timers

    c2: Auto off Timers G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines how long the monitor remains on if no operations are performed during menu display and playback (Playback/menus), while photographs are displayed in the monitor after shooting (Image review), and during live view (Live view), and how long the standby timer, viewfinder, and information display remain on when no operations are performed (Standby timer).

  • Page 432: C3: Self-Timer

    c3: Self-Timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay and the number of shots taken. • Self-timer delay: Choose the length of the shutter-release delay. • Number of shots: Press 1 and 3 to choose the number of shots taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed (from 1 to 9;...

  • Page 433: D2: File Number Sequence

    d2: File Number Sequence G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera.

  • Page 434: Information Display

    d3: Viewfinder Grid Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose On to display on-demand grid lines in the viewfinder for reference when composing photographs (0 5). d4: Date Stamp G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the date information imprinted on photographs as they are taken.
  • Page 435 ❚❚ Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until a future date or the number of days elapsed since a past date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding.

  • Page 436: D5: Reverse Indicators

    Choose a date counter format. Highlight Display options and press 2, then highlight a date format and press J. Exit the date counter menu. Press J to exit the date counter menu. d5: Reverse Indicators G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu (V) is selected, the exposure indicators in the viewfinder and information display are displayed with positive values on the left and negative values on the right.

  • Page 437: E: Bracketing/Flash

    e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash/Optional Flash G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash in P, S, A, and M modes. When an optional SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300 flash unit is attached and turned on, this option changes to Optional flash and is used to choose the flash mode for the optional flash unit.
  • Page 438 TTL Flash Control The following types of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination with the built-in flash (0 93) or optional flash units (0 323). • i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Information from the 2016-pixel RGB sensor is used to adjust flash output for a natural balance between the main subject and the background.
  • Page 439 Option Description Optional Choose a flash mode for the master (commander) flash. flash i-TTL mode. Choose flash compensation from values between +3.0 and –3.0 EV in increments of Choose the flash level. Only the remote flash units fire; the master flash does not, –...
  • Page 440 Follow the steps below to take photographs in commander mode. Adjust settings for the master flash. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the master flash. Note that output level can not be adjusted in – – mode. Adjust settings for group A.
  • Page 441 Compose the shot. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units as shown below. Note that the maximum distance at which the remote flash units can be placed may vary with shooting conditions. Group A: 10 m/32 ft or less Group B: 7 m/22 ft or less 60 °...

  • Page 442: E2: Auto Bracketing Set

    Flash Compensation The flash compensation value selected with the M (Y) and E (N) buttons and command dial is added to the flash compensation values selected for the master flash, group A, and group B in the Commander mode menu. A Y icon is displayed in the viewfinder when a flash compensation value other than ±0 is selected for the master or remote flash units in TTL or AA mode.

  • Page 443: F: Controls

    f: Controls f1: Assign Fn Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Fn button. Fn button Option Description Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the Image command dial to select image quality and size quality/size (0 90).
  • Page 444 Option Description Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to choose the bracketing increment Auto (exposure and white balance bracketing) or to turn bracketing ADL bracketing on or off (P, S, A, and M modes only; 0 148). AF-area Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the "...

  • Page 445: F2: Assign Ae-L/Af-L Button

    f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the A (L) button. A (L) button Option Description Focus and exposure lock while the A (L) button AE/AF lock is pressed. AE lock only Exposure locks while the A (L) button is pressed. Exposure locks when the A (L) button is AE lock pressed, and remains locked until the button is...

  • Page 446: F3: Assign Touch Fn

    f3: Assign Touch Fn G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu A touch-sensitive area of the monitor can be used to control the camera after the monitor has turned off automatically. The position of this “touch Fn” area varies with the position of the monitor;...

  • Page 447: F4: Reverse Dial Rotation

    Option Description Slide a finger over the touch Fn area to choose the Auto bracketing increment (exposure and white bracketing balance bracketing) or to turn ADL bracketing on or off (P, S, A, and M modes only; 0 148). AF-area Slide a finger over the touch Fn area to choose an "...

  • Page 448: B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup

    B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab. G button Setup Menu Options The setup menu contains the following options: Option Default Format memory card — Image comment —...
  • Page 449 Option Default Lock mirror up for cleaning — Image Dust Off ref photo — Flicker reduction Auto Slot empty release lock Release locked Video mode — HDMI Output resolution Auto Device control Accessory terminal Remote control Remote shutter release Take photos Same as camera 4 button 282 Assign Fn button Location data...

  • Page 450: Format Memory Card

    Format Memory Card G button ➜ B setup menu Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being formatted in other devices. Format the card as described below. Formatting Memory Cards Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain.

  • Page 451: Image Comment

    Image Comment G button ➜ B setup menu Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX 2 or Capture NX-D (0 210). The comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display (0 197). The following options are available: •...

  • Page 452: Copyright Information

    Attach copyright information is not selected and that the Artist and Copyright fields are blank before lending or transferring the camera to another person. Nikon does not accept liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the Copyright information option.

  • Page 453: Time Zone And Date

    Time Zone and Date G button ➜ B setup menu Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. Option Description Choose a time zone. The camera clock is Time zone automatically set to the time in the new time zone.

  • Page 454: Beep Options

    Beep Options G button ➜ B setup menu Beeps sound when the camera focuses, in self-timer and remote- control modes, and when touch-screen controls are used. ❚❚ Beep On/Off Select Off (touch controls only) to mute the sounds the camera makes in response to touch-screen controls, or choose Off to prevent beeps from sounding altogether.

  • Page 455: Info Display Format

    Info Display Format G button ➜ B setup menu Choose an information display format (0 8). Formats can be chosen separately for auto, scene, and special effects modes and for P, S, A, and M modes. Classic Graphic Select a shooting mode option. Highlight AUTO/SCENE/EFFECTS or P/S/A/M and press 2.

  • Page 456: Auto Info Display

    Auto Info Display G button ➜ B setup menu If On is selected, the information display will appear after the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If Off is selected, the information display can be viewed by pressing the R button. Info Display Auto Off G button ➜...

  • Page 457: Image Dust Off Ref Photo

    Image Dust Off Ref Photo G button ➜ B setup menu Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D (0 210; for more information, refer to Capture NX-D on-line help). Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera.
  • Page 458 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder. With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well- lit, featureless white object, frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually.

  • Page 459: Flicker Reduction

    Flicker Reduction G button ➜ B setup menu Reduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting during live view (0 162) or movie recording (0 174). Choose Auto to allow the camera to automatically choose the correct frequency, or manually match the frequency to that of the local AC power supply.

  • Page 460: Accessory Terminal

    Accessory Terminal G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the role of the optional accessory connected to the accessory terminal. ❚❚ Remote Control Choose the functions performed using a remote cord or wireless remote controller (0 332). Remote Shutter Release Choose whether the shutter-release button on the optional accessory is used for photography or movie recording.
  • Page 461 ❚❚ Location Data This item is used to adjust settings for optional GP-1 or GP-1A GPS units (0 333). The unit can be connected to the camera’s accessory terminal (0 333) using the cable supplied with the device, allowing information on the camera’s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken (turn the camera off before connecting the unit;...

  • Page 462: Eye-Fi Upload

    The Satellite Signal Indicator Connection status is shown in the information display as follows: • % (static): The camera has established communication with the GP-1/GP-1A. • % (flashing): The GP-1/GP-1A is searching for a signal. Pictures taken while the icon is flashing do not include location data.

  • Page 463: Conformity Marking

    Eye-Fi Cards Eye-Fi cards may emit wireless signals when Disable is selected. If a warning is displayed in the monitor (0 359), turn the camera off and remove the card. Set Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers) > Standby timer (0 253) to 30 s or more when using an Eye-Fi card.

  • Page 464: N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies

    N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. G button Retouch Menu Options The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed or retouched copies of existing pictures. The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera.
  • Page 465 Retouching Copies Most options can be applied to copies created using other retouch options, although with the exceptions of Image overlay and Edit movie > Choose start/end point, each option can be applied only once (note that multiple edits may result in loss of detail). Options that can not be applied to the current image are grayed out and unavailable.

  • Page 466: Creating Retouched Copies

    Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: Display retouch options. Highlight the desired item in the retouch menu and press 2. Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). Retouch The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices.

  • Page 467: Nef (Raw) Processing

    Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy. Except in the photo information “image only” page (0 192), retouched copies are indicated by a Z icon. Creating Retouched Copies During Playback To create a retouched copy of the picture currently displayed in full- frame playback (0 188), press P, then highlight Retouch and press 2 and select a retouch option (Image overlay excluded).
  • Page 468 Choose settings for the JPEG copy. Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance and vignette control are not available with pictures created with image overlay (0 300), and that the effects of exposure compensation may differ from those that might have been expected when the photograph was taken.

  • Page 469: Trim

    Trim G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. Description Press the X button to increase the size of the Increase size of crop crop.

  • Page 470: Resize

    Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. Select Resize. To resize selected images, highlight Resize in the retouch menu and press Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. 292 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies...
  • Page 471 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press 2. Highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W (Q) button to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). Selected pictures are marked by a 1 icon. W (Q) button Press J when the selection is complete.

  • Page 472: D-Lighting

    D-Lighting G button ➜ N retouch menu D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before D-Lighting D-Lighting (portrait subject) Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed; the effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph.

  • Page 473: Quick Retouch

    Quick Retouch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of enhancement. Press J to copy the photograph.

  • Page 474: Straighten

    Straighten G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a straightened copy of the selected image. Press 2 to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments of approximately 0.25 degrees, 4 to rotate it counterclockwise (note that edges of the image will be trimmed to create a rectangular copy).

  • Page 475: Perspective Control

    Perspective Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out).

  • Page 476: Filter Effects

    Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Description Creates the effect of a Skylight skylight filter, making the picture less blue. Creates a copy with warm Warm filter tone filter effects, giving the copy a “warm”...

  • Page 477: Monochrome

    Monochrome G button ➜ N retouch menu Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy.

  • Page 478: Image Overlay

    Image Overlay G button ➜ N retouch menu Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in an imaging application.
  • Page 479 Select the first image. Use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display. Select the second image.

  • Page 480: Color Outline

    Save the overlay. Press J while the preview is displayed to save the overlay. After an overlay is created, the resulting image will be displayed full-frame in the monitor. Image Overlay Only NEF (RAW) photographs with the same bit depth can be combined (0 240).

  • Page 481: Photo Illustration

    Photo Illustration G button ➜ N retouch menu Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect. Press 2 or 4 to make outlines thicker or thinner. Press J to save the retouched copy. Before After Color Sketch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy of a photograph that resembles a sketch made with colored pencils.

  • Page 482: Miniature Effect

    Miniature Effect G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. Press Description Press W (Q) to choose orientation of area that is...

  • Page 483: Selective Color

    Selective Color G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color. Select Selective color. Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press 2. Select a photograph. Highlight a photograph and press J (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button).
  • Page 484 Highlight the color range. Color range Rotate the command dial to highlight the color range for the selected color. Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph. Choose from values between 1 and 7;...

  • Page 485: Painting

    Painting G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy which emphasizes detail and color for a painterly effect. Press J to save the retouched copy. Before After Side-by-side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if the retouch menu is displayed by pressing the P button and selecting Retouch when a copy or original is played back full frame.
  • Page 486 Select Side-by-side comparison. Highlight Side-by-side comparison in the retouch menu and press J. Compare the copy with the original. Options used to create The source image is displayed on the copy left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display.

  • Page 487: Recent Settings/O My Menu

    m Recent Settings/O My Menu Both recent settings, a menu listing the 20 most recently used settings, and My Menu, a custom menu listing up to 20 user- selected options, can be accessed by pressing the G button highlighting the last tab in the menu list (either m or O). G button Choosing a Menu Use the Choose tab option to choose the menu displayed.

  • Page 488: Recent Settings

    m Recent Settings When m RECENT SETTINGS is selected for Choose tab, the menu lists the 20 most recently used settings, with the most recently-used items first. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu To remove an item from the recent settings menu, highlight it and press the O button.
  • Page 489 Select an item. Highlight the desired menu item and press J. Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press J to add the new item. Repeat steps 1–4 to select additional items.
  • Page 490 ❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu Select Remove items. Highlight Remove items and press 2. Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. Delete the selected items. Press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed;...
  • Page 491 ❚❚ Reordering Options in My Menu Select Rank items. Highlight Rank items and press 2. Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press J. Position the item. Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J.

  • Page 492: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. Compatible Lenses Compatible CPU Lenses This camera supports autofocus with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only.
  • Page 493 3 Shifting and/or tilting the lens interferes with exposure. 4 Can not be used with shifting or tilting. 5 Optimal exposure will only be achieved if the lens is at maximum aperture and the lens is not shifted or tilted. 6 AF-S or AF-I lens required.

  • Page 494: Compatible Non-Cpu Lenses

    “Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses, ” below. Camera setting Focus mode Shooting mode MF (with electronic Other Lens/accessory rangefinder) modes AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon — — Series E lenses 2, 3 Medical NIKKOR 120mm f/4 — — Reflex NIKKOR — —...
  • Page 495 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can 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) •...
  • Page 496 AF-Assist Illumination The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 0.5–3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of 18–200 mm and remove the lens hood. AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses: •...
  • Page 497 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 16–35mm f/4G ED VR • AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED •...
  • Page 498 The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 18–300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens (see the illustration below), while lenses that block the subject’s view of the red-eye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction.
  • Page 499 Zoom Minimum distance Lens position without vignetting 18 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 4 in. AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18–70mm f/3.5–4.5G IF-ED 24–70 mm No vignetting 18 mm 2.5 m/ 8 ft 3 in. AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR 24 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 4 in.
  • Page 500 The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D5500, in contrast, is 23.5 × 15.6 mm, meaning that the angle of view of a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the D5500.

  • Page 501: Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)

    Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with CLS-compatible flash units. The built-in flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is attached. Flash Units Compatible with the Creative...
  • Page 502 Guide Number To calculate the range of the flash at full power, divide the Guide Number by the aperture. If, for example, the flash unit has a Guide Number of 34 m or 111 ft (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F); its range at an aperture of f/5.6 is 34÷5.6 or about 6.1 meters (or in feet, 111÷5.6=approximately 19 ft 10 in.).
  • Page 503 The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for z z z — — z z digital SLR i-TTL Standard i-TTL fill-flash for z — — z z digital SLR AA Auto aperture — — — — — — — A Non-TTL auto —...
  • Page 504 z z z — — z z Color Information Communication (flash) — — z — — — — Color Information Communication (LED light) — z z — z AF-assist for multi-area AF — — — z z z — — z — Red-eye reduction —...
  • Page 505 Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikon- authorized service representative for more information.
  • Page 506 Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D5500 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.
  • Page 507 The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while the SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions: • SB-910 and SB-900: AF-assist illumination is available with 17–19 mm 17–135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is available only with the focus points shown at right.

  • Page 508: Other Accessories

    • Filters intended for special-effects photography may Filters interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D5500 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use C-PL or C-PL II circular polarizing filters instead. • NC filters are recommended for protecting the lens.
  • Page 509 Viewfinder • DK-5 Eyepiece Cap (0 76): Prevents light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in the photograph or eyepiece interfering with exposure. accessories • DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses: Lenses are available with –1 diopters of –5, –4, –3, –2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m when the camera diopter adjustment control is in the –1 neutral position (–1 m...
  • Page 510 Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the websites listed on page xix for the latest information on supported operating systems. At default settings, Nikon...
  • Page 511 Microphones Stereo Microphone ME-1 (0 180) The D5500 is equipped with Accessory an accessory terminal for terminal accessories WR-1 and WR-R10 wireless remote controllers (0 109), MC-DC2 remote cords (0 121), and GP-1/GP-1A GPS units (0 283), which connect with the H mark on the connector aligned with the F next to the accessory terminal (close the connector cover when the terminal is not in use).

  • Page 512: Approved Memory Cards

    Approved Memory Cards The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used. SD memory SDXC memory SDHC memory cards...

  • Page 513: Attaching A Power Connector And Ac Adapter

    Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. Insert the EP-5A power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side.
  • Page 514 Connect the EH-5b AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and the power cable to the DC socket (r). A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.

  • Page 515: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.

  • Page 516: Image Sensor Cleaning

    Image Sensor Cleaning If you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing in photographs, you can clean the sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The sensor can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.
  • Page 517 Cleaning is performed by vibrating the image sensor. If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 340) or consult a Nikon- authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s internal circuitry.
  • Page 518 Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (0 338), the sensor can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the sensor be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Charge the battery.
  • Page 519 Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the sensor. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the sensor. Turn the camera off.
  • Page 520 Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services).

  • Page 521: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions

    Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
  • Page 522 Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly.
  • Page 523 Notes on the monitor: The monitor is constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.
  • Page 524 If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. • Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. Failure...
  • Page 525 • Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. Note that on cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease.

  • Page 526: Available Settings

    Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. Note that some settings may be unavailable depending on the options selected. P, S, T U ' ( 3 A, M — — z z —...
  • Page 527 P, S, T U ' ( 3 A, M — — z — — — — — — — — — Metering — — z — — — — — — — — — Bracketing — — z z z — — — — — — — Flash compensation Exposure —...

  • Page 528: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.

  • Page 529: Shooting (All Modes)

    Fine lines are visible around active focus point or display turns red when focus point is highlighted: These phenomena are normal for this type of viewfinder and do not indicate a malfunction. Shooting (All Modes) Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders. Shutter-release disabled: •...
  • Page 530 Can not select focus point: • e (Auto-area AF; 0 83) is selected: choose another AF-area mode. • Press shutter-release button halfway to start standby timer (0 44). Can not select AF-area mode: Manual focus selected (0 78, 164). AF-assist illuminator does not light: •...
  • Page 531 No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed: • Replace battery in remote control (0 332). • Choose remote control release mode (0 107). • Flash is charging (0 109). • Time selected for Custom Setting c4 (Remote on duration (ML-L3), 0 254) has elapsed.

  • Page 532: Shooting (P, S, A, M)

    Image artifacts appear during live view: The temperature of the camera’s internal circuits may rise during live view, causing image “noise” in the form of bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog. Exit live view when the camera is not in use. Flicker or banding appears during live view or movie recording: Choose an option for Flicker reduction that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply (0 281).

  • Page 533: Playback

    Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0 144). Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance: Image was not created with D5500 (0 146). White balance bracketing unavailable: NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image quality (0 90).
  • Page 534 Can not retouch picture: Photo can not be further edited with this camera (0 287). Can not change print order: • Memory card is full: delete pictures (0 49, 205). • Memory card is locked (0 35). Can not select photo for printing: Photo is in NEF (RAW) format. Create JPEG copy using NEF (RAW) processing or transfer to computer and print using ViewNX 2 or Capture NX-D (0 210).

  • Page 535: Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)

    Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks) Smart devices do not display the camera SSID (network name): • Confirm that Enable is selected for Wi-Fi > Network connection in the camera setup menu (0 229). • Try turning the smart device Wi-Fi off and then on again. Miscellaneous Date of recording is not correct: Set camera clock (0 32, 275).

  • Page 536: Error Messages

    27, 31 disabled. Recharge (flashes) or replace battery. battery. This battery cannot be used. Choose battery Use Nikon-approved battery. (flashes) designated for use in this camera. Turn camera off, remove and Initialization error. Turn camera off and replace battery, and then turn...
  • Page 537 “write” position. position. • Use approved card. • Format card. If problem persists, card may be damaged. Contact Nikon- authorized service representative. • Error creating new folder. This memory card Delete files or insert new cannot be used. Card memory card.
  • Page 538 Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution Eye-Fi card is locked (write protected). Slide card write- Not available if Eye-Fi card is locked. (flashes) protect switch to “write” position. This card is not Format card or turn camera off and insert new memory formatted.
  • Page 539 Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution No “Bulb” in S mode (flashes) Change shutter speed or 117, select mode M. &/s No “Time” in S mode (flashes) No “Bulb” in HDR mode • Change shutter speed. 120, (flashes) &/s No “Time” in HDR •...
  • Page 540 Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution Release shutter. If error persists or appears frequently, Error. Press shutter — release button again. consult Nikon-authorized service representative. Start-up error. Contact (flashes) a Nikon-authorized Consult Nikon-authorized service — service representative. representative. Metering error Unable to start live Wait for the internal circuits to view.
  • Page 541 Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution Multiple smart devices are Could not connect; attempting to connect to multiple devices — camera simultaneously. Wait detected. Try again a few minutes before trying later. again. Select Disable for Wi-Fi > — Network connection, then Error select Enable again.

  • Page 542: Specifications

    Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Effective angle of view Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5× that of lenses with FX format angle of view Effective pixels 24.2 million Effective pixels...
  • Page 543 Viewfinder Viewfinder Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder Frame coverage Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical Approx. 0.82× (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, Magnification –1 –1.0 m –1 17 mm (–1.0 m ; from center surface of Eyepoint viewfinder eyepiece lens) –1 –1.7–+0.5 m Diopter adjustment...
  • Page 544 Release 8 (single frame), ! (continuous L), Release mode 9 (continuous H), J (quiet shutter release), E (self-timer), " (delayed remote; ML-L3), # (quick-response remote; ML-L3); interval timer photography supported • !: Up to 3 fps Frame advance rate • 9: Up to 5 fps (JPEG and 12-bit NEF/RAW) or 4 fps (14-bit NEF/RAW) Note: Frame rates assume continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a...
  • Page 545 Y Auto, Z Extra high, P High, Q Normal, Active D-Lighting R Low, ! Off Focus Autofocus Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensor), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5–3 m/ 1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.) Detection range –1 –...
  • Page 546 Focus Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status • Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used Focus point Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points AF-area mode Single-point AF, 9-, 21-, or 39- point dynamic- area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF...
  • Page 547 Flash Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with System (CLS) SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, or SB-500 as a master flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported...
  • Page 548 Movie Frame size (pixels) and • 1920 × 1080, 60p (progressive)/50p/30p/25p/ 24p, ★ high/normal frame rate • 1280 × 720, 60p/50p, ★ high/normal • 640 × 424, 30p/25p, ★ high/normal Frame rates of 30p (actual frame rate 29.97 fps) and 60p (actual frame rate 59.94 fps) are available when NTSC is selected for video mode.
  • Page 549 Interface Hi-Speed USB; connection to built-in USB port is recommended Video output NTSC, PAL Type C HDMI connector HDMI output Accessory terminal Wireless remote controllers: WR-1, WR-R10 (available separately) Remote cords: MC-DC2 (available separately) GPS units: GP-1/GP-1A (available separately) Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter); Audio input supports optional ME-1 stereo microphones Wireless...
  • Page 550 • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
  • Page 551 AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A maximum DC 8.4 V/0.9 A Rated output Supported batteries Nikon Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14a Charging time Approx. 1 hour and 50 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge...
  • Page 552 ❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II Lens Type G AF-S DX lens with built-in CPU and F Type mount Focal length 18–55 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.6 Lens construction 11 elements in 8 groups (including 1 aspherical lens element) 76 °–28 °...
  • Page 553 Focal length scale Distance information Output to camera Zoom Manual zoom using independent zoom ring Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) System with Focusing autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and separate focus ring for manual focus Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) Vibration reduction 0.45 m (1.48 ft) from focal plane (0 89) at all...
  • Page 554 Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.

  • Page 555: Lenses

    Lenses This section describes the features available with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II, AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR, and AF-S DX NIKKOR 55–200mm f/4–5.6G ED VR II lenses. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II.
  • Page 556 ❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR Focal length mark Lens mounting mark Focal length scale (0 29) Lens cap CPU contacts (0 315) Rear lens cap A-M mode switch (0 37, 88) Zoom ring (0 39) Vibration reduction ON/OFF Focus ring (0 88, 165) switch (0 380) ❚❚...
  • Page 557 The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II, AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR, and AF-S DX NIKKOR 55–200mm f/4–5.6G ED VR II are for use exclusively with Nikon DX format digital cameras. The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II and AF-S NIKKOR 55–200mm f/4–5.6G ED VR II feature...
  • Page 558 ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) The lenses described in this section support vibration reduction (VR), which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned, allowing shutter speeds for DX format cameras to be slowed by approximately 4.0 stops at maximum zoom position (according to Camera and Imaging Products Association [CIPA] standards;...
  • Page 559 Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect. Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in flash is charging. When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may jiggle after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a malfunction;...
  • Page 560 (shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in flash). Shadow Vignetting AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II and AF-S DX NIKKOR 55–200mm f/4–5.6G ED VR II: Camera Minimum distance without vignetting D7100/D7000/D5500/D5300/ D5200/D5100/D5000/D3300/ D3200/D3100/D3000/ No vignetting at any focus D300 series/D200/D100/D90/ distance D80/D70 series/D60/D50/ D40 series...
  • Page 561 No vignetting 18 mm 2.5 m/8 ft 2 in. D90/D80/D50 24 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in. 35–140 mm No vignetting D5500/D5300/D5200/D5100/ 18 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in. D5000/D3300/D3200/D3100/ 24 mm D3000/D70 series/D60/ 35–140 mm No vignetting D40 series Because the built-in flash units for the D100 and D70 can only cover the angle of view of a lens with a focal of 20 mm or more;...
  • Page 562 Supplied Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II • 52 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52 • Rear Lens Cap Optional Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II • 52 mm screw-on filters • LF-1 and LF-4 rear lens caps •...
  • Page 563 Supplied Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR • 67 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-67 • Rear Lens Cap Optional Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR • 67 mm screw-on filters • LF-1 and LF-4 rear lens caps •...
  • Page 564 Supplied Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55–200mm f/4–5.6G ED VR II • 52mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52 • Rear Lens Cap Optional Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55–200mm f/4–5.6G ED VR II • 52 mm screw-on filters • LF-1 and LF-4 rear lens caps •...
  • Page 565 A Note on Wide- and Super Wide-Angle Lenses Autofocus may not provide the desired results in situations like those shown below. 1 Objects in the background occupy more of the focus point than the main subject: If the focus point contains both foreground and background objects, the camera may focus on the background and the subject...
  • Page 566 ❚❚ Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.
  • Page 567 Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 568 Certificates 390 Technical Notes...

  • Page 569: Memory Card Capacity

    Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 16 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro 95 MB/s SDHC UHS-I card at different image quality and size settings. No. of Buffer Image quality Image size File size images...

  • Page 570: Battery Life

    • Photographs, single-frame release mode (CIPA standard Approximately 820 shots • Photographs, continuous release mode (Nikon standard Approximately 3110 shots • Movies: Approximately 65 minutes at 1080/60p and 1080/50p 1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II lens under the following test conditions: lens cycled from...
  • Page 571 GP-1A GPS unit or WR-R10/WR-1 wireless remote controller • Using an Eye-Fi card • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL14a batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.

  • Page 572: Index

    Index ! (Continuous L)...... 71 , 72 Symbols 9 (Continuous H) ..... 71 , 72 i (Auto mode) ....... 4 , 38 E (Self-timer) ........ 71 , 75 j (Auto (flash off) mode).... 4 , 38 " (Delayed remote (ML-L3))71 , 107 h (Scene)........
  • Page 573 Numerics Auto distortion control....245 Auto flash..........94 2016-pixel RGB sensor 260 , 315 , 366 , Auto image rotation ......235 Auto info display.......278 3D color matrix metering....315 Auto ISO sensitivity control ..241 3D-tracking (AF-area mode)..83 , 84 Auto off timers........253 Auto-area AF (AF-area mode) ..
  • Page 574 Color temperature......139 EV steps for exposure cntrl....252 Commander mode ......260 Exif version 2.3........388 Compatible lenses ......314 Exposure ....114 , 125 , 127 , 129 Conformity marking....285 , 389 Exposure bracketing .......148 Continuous (Release mode)..71 , 72 Exposure compensation ....129 Continuous-servo AF ....
  • Page 575 Focal plane mark .........89 Image size..........92 Focus......78 – 89 , 164 – 167 Incandescent (White balance) ..137 Focus indicator.......40 , 86 , 89 Info display auto off....9 , 278 Focus lock ..........86 Info display format ......277 Focus mode......... 78 , 164 In-focus indicator....
  • Page 576 NEF (RAW) recording ...... 240 Print select ..........216 Network connection ....... 226 Printing..........214 Neutral (Set Picture Control)..152 Programmed auto......115 Nikon Transfer 2 ....... 212 Protecting photographs ....202 No. of copies (PictBridge)....215 Push-button WPS ......226 Non-CPU lens........316 Normal-area AF......... 166 Number of focus points....
  • Page 577 Shooting data ........196 Shooting menu........236 Rangefinder........251 Shutter-priority auto......117 Rank items (My Menu)....313 Shutter-release button ..41 , 86 , 127 , Rating ..........203 , 209 Rear-curtain sync.........96 Shutter-release button AE-L ..252 Recent settings........309 Side-by-side comparison ....307 Red-eye correction ......295 Single frame (Release mode)..
  • Page 578 Touch Shutter........21 Trim ............291 Trimming movies ......183 Type D lens......... 315 Type E lens.......... 315 Type G lens ......... 315 USB cable ..........211 UTC..........199 , 283 Vari-angle monitor ....... 6 Vibration reduction ....37 , 380 Video mode.......221 , 281 View SSID ..........
  • Page 579 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. SB4K01(11) 6MB25711-01...

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