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... "For Your Safety" (0 xi-xiv). Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in this manual. D5500 Model Name: N1405 To get the most from your camera, please be sure to other pages in this manual assume that default settings are used . A For Your Safety Before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they...
... "For Your Safety" (0 xi-xiv). Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in this manual. D5500 Model Name: N1405 To get the most from your camera, please be sure to other pages in this manual assume that default settings are used . A For Your Safety Before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they...
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... color of source: Option v Auto J Incandescent I Fluorescent H Direct sunlight N Flash G Cloudy M Shade L Preset manual Description Automatic white balance adjustment. Use in most light sources; P button Information display P, S, A, and M Modes 137 White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by direct sunlight. Use in daylight with the flash. Press the P button, then highlight the current white balance setting in the shade. Auto white balance is recommended for most situations. Use with the light sources listed on page 138. Use...
... color of source: Option v Auto J Incandescent I Fluorescent H Direct sunlight N Flash G Cloudy M Shade L Preset manual Description Automatic white balance adjustment. Use in most light sources; P button Information display P, S, A, and M Modes 137 White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by direct sunlight. Use in daylight with the flash. Press the P button, then highlight the current white balance setting in the shade. Auto white balance is recommended for most situations. Use with the light sources listed on page 138. Use...
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.... 15 . 10 . 2014 10 :02 c Date counter New photos are retouched (0 286). d3: Viewfinder Grid Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose On to or removed from existing photos. The date does not appear on -demand grid lines in copies created when images are imprinted with a time stamp showing the number of days between the date of shooting and a selected date (see below). Date stamps can not be cropped out...
.... 15 . 10 . 2014 10 :02 c Date counter New photos are retouched (0 286). d3: Viewfinder Grid Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose On to or removed from existing photos. The date does not appear on -demand grid lines in copies created when images are imprinted with a time stamp showing the number of days between the date of shooting and a selected date (see below). Date stamps can not be cropped out...
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... by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 Charge the battery. Turn the camera off and remove the lens. 3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning. The message shown at battery levels of H or below . ❚❚ Manual Cleaning If foreign matter can not be removed from the image sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (0 338), the sensor can be displayed in the setup menu and press 2 (note that this option is extremely delicate and easily damaged. A reliable power...
... by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 Charge the battery. Turn the camera off and remove the lens. 3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning. The message shown at battery levels of H or below . ❚❚ Manual Cleaning If foreign matter can not be removed from the image sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (0 338), the sensor can be displayed in the setup menu and press 2 (note that this option is extremely delicate and easily damaged. A reliable power...
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... balance to match light source (0 137). • Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0 152). 354 Technical Notes Insert new memory card. Image artifacts appear during live view: The temperature of the camera's internal circuits may rise during live view, causing image "noise" in bracketing sequence. Bright bands appear during live view or movie recording: A flashing sign, flash, or other light source with brief duration was used . Shooting (P, S, A, M) Shutter-release disabled: • Non-CPU lens is insufficient space on memory card to S after shutter speed of available apertures...
... balance to match light source (0 137). • Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0 152). 354 Technical Notes Insert new memory card. Image artifacts appear during live view: The temperature of the camera's internal circuits may rise during live view, causing image "noise" in bracketing sequence. Bright bands appear during live view or movie recording: A flashing sign, flash, or other light source with brief duration was used . Shooting (P, S, A, M) Shutter-release disabled: • Non-CPU lens is insufficient space on memory card to S after shutter speed of available apertures...
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... not delete picture: • Picture is protected: remove protection (0 202). • Memory card is too dark or too bright (0 144). Some pictures are displayed in image review (0 234). • Camera was pointed up or down when photo was not created with Off selected for Playback folder (0 234). Choose another setting (0 156). "Tall" (portrait) orientation photos are not displayed during playback: Select All for Auto image rotation (0 235). • Photo is in long time-exposures: Enable long exposure noise reduction (0 243...
... not delete picture: • Picture is protected: remove protection (0 202). • Memory card is too dark or too bright (0 144). Some pictures are displayed in image review (0 234). • Camera was pointed up or down when photo was not created with Off selected for Playback folder (0 234). Choose another setting (0 156). "Tall" (portrait) orientation photos are not displayed during playback: Select All for Auto image rotation (0 235). • Photo is in long time-exposures: Enable long exposure noise reduction (0 243...
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... problem 272 persists, card may be damaged. (/k (flashes) • Error creating new folder. Card may be used. Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution 0 Battery level is locked (write protected). Delete files or insert new memory card. 28, 205 Insert another card. • Insert new memory card. 28 • Eye-Fi card is locked. Contact Nikon- Slide card writeprotect switch to "write" position. ( (flashes) Memory card is low. This memory card cannot be damaged. Technical Notes 359 Complete operation and turn camera off and recharge or replace 341...
... problem 272 persists, card may be damaged. (/k (flashes) • Error creating new folder. Card may be used. Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution 0 Battery level is locked (write protected). Delete files or insert new memory card. 28, 205 Insert another card. • Insert new memory card. 28 • Eye-Fi card is locked. Contact Nikon- Slide card writeprotect switch to "write" position. ( (flashes) Memory card is low. This memory card cannot be damaged. Technical Notes 359 Complete operation and turn camera off and recharge or replace 341...
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...; Nikon D5500 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with FX format angle of lenses with AF contacts) Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5× that of view Effective pixels Effective pixels 24.2 million Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-reduction System 23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor 24.78 million Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (Capture NX-D software required) Storage Image size (pixels) File format Picture Control...
...; Nikon D5500 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with FX format angle of lenses with AF contacts) Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5× that of view Effective pixels Effective pixels 24.2 million Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-reduction System 23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor 24.78 million Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (Capture NX-D software required) Storage Image size (pixels) File format Picture Control...
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supports optional ME-1 stereo microphones Wireless Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Communications protocols • IEEE 802.11b: DSSS/CCK • IEEE 802.11g: OFDM Operating frequency 2412-2462 MHz (channels 1-11) Range (line of obstacles) Data rate 54 Mbps Maximum logical data rates according to built-in USB port is recommended NTSC, PAL Type C HDMI connector Wireless remote controllers: WR-1, WR-R10...
supports optional ME-1 stereo microphones Wireless Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Communications protocols • IEEE 802.11b: DSSS/CCK • IEEE 802.11g: OFDM Operating frequency 2412-2462 MHz (channels 1-11) Range (line of obstacles) Data rate 54 Mbps Maximum logical data rates according to built-in USB port is recommended NTSC, PAL Type C HDMI connector Wireless remote controllers: WR-1, WR-R10...
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... of view 322 Aperture 114, 118, 120 Aperture-priority auto 118 Assign AE-L/AF-L button 267 Assign Fn button 265 Assign touch Fn 268 Auto (White balance 137 Auto bracketing 148, 264 Auto distortion control 245 Auto flash 94 Auto image rotation 235 Auto info display 278 Auto ISO sensitivity control ..........241 Auto off timers 253 Auto-area AF (AF-area mode) ........ 83 Autoexposure lock 127 Autofocus 78-87, 164-167 Auto-servo AF 78 Available settings 348 B Battery 27...
... of view 322 Aperture 114, 118, 120 Aperture-priority auto 118 Assign AE-L/AF-L button 267 Assign Fn button 265 Assign touch Fn 268 Auto (White balance 137 Auto bracketing 148, 264 Auto distortion control 245 Auto flash 94 Auto image rotation 235 Auto info display 278 Auto ISO sensitivity control ..........241 Auto off timers 253 Auto-area AF (AF-area mode) ........ 83 Autoexposure lock 127 Autofocus 78-87, 164-167 Auto-servo AF 78 Available settings 348 B Battery 27...
Users Manual
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...tall Slide show Rating PHOTO SHOOTING MENU Reset photo shooting menu Storage folder File naming Role played by card in Slot 2 Image area Image quality Image size NEF (RAW) recording ISO sensitivity settings PHOTO SHOOTING MENU White balance Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting Long exposure NR High ISO NR Vignette control Diffraction compensation Auto distortion control Flicker reduction Flash control Auto bracketing Multiple exposure HDR (high dynamic range) Interval timer shooting Time-lapse movie Focus shift shooting Silent live view photography ix Some...
...tall Slide show Rating PHOTO SHOOTING MENU Reset photo shooting menu Storage folder File naming Role played by card in Slot 2 Image area Image quality Image size NEF (RAW) recording ISO sensitivity settings PHOTO SHOOTING MENU White balance Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting Long exposure NR High ISO NR Vignette control Diffraction compensation Auto distortion control Flicker reduction Flash control Auto bracketing Multiple exposure HDR (high dynamic range) Interval timer shooting Time-lapse movie Focus shift shooting Silent live view photography ix Some...
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SETUP MENU AF fine-tuning options Non-CPU lens data Clean image sensor Lock mirror up for cleaning Image Dust Off ref photo Pixel mapping Image comment Copyright information Beep options Touch controls HDMI Location data Wireless remote (WR) options Assign remote (WR) Fn button SETUP MENU Airplane mode Connect to smart device Connect to PC Wireless transmitter (WT-7) Conformity marking Battery info Slot empty release lock Save/load menu settings Reset all settings Firmware version xiii
SETUP MENU AF fine-tuning options Non-CPU lens data Clean image sensor Lock mirror up for cleaning Image Dust Off ref photo Pixel mapping Image comment Copyright information Beep options Touch controls HDMI Location data Wireless remote (WR) options Assign remote (WR) Fn button SETUP MENU Airplane mode Connect to smart device Connect to PC Wireless transmitter (WT-7) Conformity marking Battery info Slot empty release lock Save/load menu settings Reset all settings Firmware version xiii
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..., pictures of personal image data. Before discarding the camera or transferring ownership to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. Ensuring the privacy of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other personal information. Deleted files can sometimes be taken to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use the [Reset all settings] item in the camera setup menu...
..., pictures of personal image data. Before discarding the camera or transferring ownership to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. Ensuring the privacy of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other personal information. Deleted files can sometimes be taken to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use the [Reset all settings] item in the camera setup menu...
Reference Manual
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highlight a preset and press J. • If no value currently exists for the selected preset, white balance will be set to place the camera in the photo shooting menu displays white balance presets; Shooting Settings 215 A Selecting a Preset • Selecting [Preset manual] for white balance, display the i menu, highlight [White balance], and then press and hold J to 5200 K, the same as [Direct sunlight]. A Measuring Preset White Balance from the i Menu With preset manual selected for [White balance] in direct measurement mode.
highlight a preset and press J. • If no value currently exists for the selected preset, white balance will be set to place the camera in the photo shooting menu displays white balance presets; Shooting Settings 215 A Selecting a Preset • Selecting [Preset manual] for white balance, display the i menu, highlight [White balance], and then press and hold J to 5200 K, the same as [Direct sunlight]. A Measuring Preset White Balance from the i Menu With preset manual selected for [White balance] in direct measurement mode.
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...Recording: Shooting Mode • If the subject is selected for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [Auto ISO control (mode M)] in the movie shooting menu. 4 If [On] is over- Options for ISO sensitivity can be selected using [Maximum sensitivity]. or under-exposed in mode P or S, end live view and start live view again or select mode A and adjust aperture. • The following exposure settings can be adjusted during filming: Mode Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivity 2 P, S 1 A M - - - 3 4 - - 3 4 4 4 4 Other shooting modes - - - 1 Exposure for mode S is equivalent to mode...
...Recording: Shooting Mode • If the subject is selected for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [Auto ISO control (mode M)] in the movie shooting menu. 4 If [On] is over- Options for ISO sensitivity can be selected using [Maximum sensitivity]. or under-exposed in mode P or S, end live view and start live view again or select mode A and adjust aperture. • The following exposure settings can be adjusted during filming: Mode Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivity 2 P, S 1 A M - - - 3 4 - - 3 4 4 4 4 Other shooting modes - - - 1 Exposure for mode S is equivalent to mode...
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... be adjusted automatically. If a flash unit that supports unified flash control is open, producing a multiple-exposure effect. Choose the flash level ([Output]), the maximum number of times the unit fires ([Times]), and the number of times the flash fires per second ([Frequency], measured in Hertz). Flash compensation is also available. • [Manual]: Choose the flash level manually. • [Repeating flash]: The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is mounted on the camera, changes to flash settings made...
... be adjusted automatically. If a flash unit that supports unified flash control is open, producing a multiple-exposure effect. Choose the flash level ([Output]), the maximum number of times the unit fires ([Times]), and the number of times the flash fires per second ([Frequency], measured in Hertz). Flash compensation is also available. • [Manual]: Choose the flash level manually. • [Repeating flash]: The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is mounted on the camera, changes to flash settings made...
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Photo shooting menu option [White balance] [Fine-tune] [Choose color temperature] [Preset manual] [Set Picture Control] [Manage Picture Control] [Color space] [Active D-Lighting] [Long exposure NR] [High ISO NR] [Vignette control] [Diffraction compensation] [Auto distortion control] [Flicker reduction] [Flicker reduction setting] [Flicker reduction indicator] [Flash control] [Flash control mode] [Wireless flash options] [Remote flash control] [Auto bracketing] [Auto bracketing set] [Number of shots] [Increment] Default Auto: Keep overall atmosphere A-B: 0, G-M: 0 5000 K d-1 Auto - sRGB Off ...
Photo shooting menu option [White balance] [Fine-tune] [Choose color temperature] [Preset manual] [Set Picture Control] [Manage Picture Control] [Color space] [Active D-Lighting] [Long exposure NR] [High ISO NR] [Vignette control] [Diffraction compensation] [Auto distortion control] [Flicker reduction] [Flicker reduction setting] [Flicker reduction indicator] [Flash control] [Flash control mode] [Wireless flash options] [Remote flash control] [Auto bracketing] [Auto bracketing set] [Number of shots] [Increment] Default Auto: Keep overall atmosphere A-B: 0, G-M: 0 5000 K d-1 Auto - sRGB Off ...
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Copy pictures from the memory card to a computer using Nikon software. Troubleshooting 763 ˔ The camera displays the message, [Folder contains no images]: Select [All] for [Playback folder] in the playback menu. ˔ Pictures are not displayed on HDMI devices: Confirm that an HDMI cable is correctly connected. ˔ The Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D does not have the desired effect if: • Dust off reference data recorded after image sensor cleaning is performed are used with...
Copy pictures from the memory card to a computer using Nikon software. Troubleshooting 763 ˔ The camera displays the message, [Folder contains no images]: Select [All] for [Playback folder] in the playback menu. ˔ Pictures are not displayed on HDMI devices: Confirm that an HDMI cable is correctly connected. ˔ The Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D does not have the desired effect if: • Dust off reference data recorded after image sensor cleaning is performed are used with...
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... button ..104, 226, 232, 238, 295 Black-and-white (Monochrome)...... 733 Bluetooth 415 Bracketing 226, 232, 238 Bracketing order 622 Brightness 247 Bulb 170 Bulb photography 170 C Calendar playback 355 Center-weighted 166 Center-weighted area 603 Center-weighted metering........100, 166 Charging AC adapter 816 Choose color temp. (White balance 89, 197 Choose image area 551 Choose start/end point 271 CL mode shooting speed 607 Clarity 247 Clean image sensor...
... button ..104, 226, 232, 238, 295 Black-and-white (Monochrome)...... 733 Bluetooth 415 Bracketing 226, 232, 238 Bracketing order 622 Brightness 247 Bulb 170 Bulb photography 170 C Calendar playback 355 Center-weighted 166 Center-weighted area 603 Center-weighted metering........100, 166 Charging AC adapter 816 Choose color temp. (White balance 89, 197 Choose image area 551 Choose start/end point 271 CL mode shooting speed 607 Clarity 247 Clean image sensor...
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... Lock mirror up mode 74, 180, 185 Mode dial 36, 71 Mode dial lock release 72 Modeling flash 621 Monitor brightness 658 Monitor color balance 659 Monitor off delay 606 Monochrome 733 Monochrome (Set Picture Control) 244 Movie file type 574 Movie quality 264, 574 Movie shooting menu 571 Movies 45, 53, 271 Multiple exposure 569 My Menu 744 N Natural light auto (White balance) 88, 196 NEF (RAW) processing 713 NEF (RAW) recording 552 Negative digitizer 343 Network settings.......... 433, 439, 696 Neutral (Set Picture Control).....243 Night vision...
... Lock mirror up mode 74, 180, 185 Mode dial 36, 71 Mode dial lock release 72 Modeling flash 621 Monitor brightness 658 Monitor color balance 659 Monitor off delay 606 Monochrome 733 Monochrome (Set Picture Control) 244 Movie file type 574 Movie quality 264, 574 Movie shooting menu 571 Movies 45, 53, 271 Multiple exposure 569 My Menu 744 N Natural light auto (White balance) 88, 196 NEF (RAW) processing 713 NEF (RAW) recording 552 Negative digitizer 343 Network settings.......... 433, 439, 696 Neutral (Set Picture Control).....243 Night vision...
