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...-side Comparison 307 m Recent Settings/O My Menu 309 Choosing a Menu 309 m Recent Settings 310 O My Menu 310 Technical Notes 314 Compatible Lenses 314 Compatible CPU Lenses 314 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 316 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 323 Flash Units Compatible with the Creative Lighting System (CLS 323 Other Accessories 330 Approved Memory Cards...
...-side Comparison 307 m Recent Settings/O My Menu 309 Choosing a Menu 309 m Recent Settings 310 O My Menu 310 Technical Notes 314 Compatible Lenses 314 Compatible CPU Lenses 314 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 316 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 323 Flash Units Compatible with the Creative Lighting System (CLS 323 Other Accessories 330 Approved Memory Cards...
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Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 343 Available Settings 348 Troubleshooting 350 Battery/Display 350 Shooting (All Modes 351 Shooting (P, S, A, M 354 Playback 355 Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks 357 Miscellaneous 357 Error Messages 358 Specifications 364 Lenses 377 Memory Card Capacity 391 Battery Life 392 Index 394 x
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 343 Available Settings 348 Troubleshooting 350 Battery/Display 350 Shooting (All Modes 351 Shooting (P, S, A, M 354 Playback 355 Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks 357 Miscellaneous 357 Error Messages 358 Specifications 364 Lenses 377 Memory Card Capacity 391 Battery Life 392 Index 394 x
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Keeping the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q), rotate the zoom ring as a result of the camera having been turned on with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Before using the camera, unlock and extend the lens. A Lenses with the lens retracted, rotate the zoom ring until the message is retracted; if an error message is displayed as shown (w). Retractable lens barrel button Pictures can not be taken when the lens is no longer displayed. 30 Introduction
Keeping the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q), rotate the zoom ring as a result of the camera having been turned on with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Before using the camera, unlock and extend the lens. A Lenses with the lens retracted, rotate the zoom ring until the message is retracted; if an error message is displayed as shown (w). Retractable lens barrel button Pictures can not be taken when the lens is no longer displayed. 30 Introduction
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...) Switches When using autofocus with a lens equipped with an A-M mode switch, slide the switch to reduce the effects of vibration (0 380). For information on other lenses that can be careful not to the "L" (lock) position as shown (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. If the... it from the camera, and be used with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons To retract the lens when the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. Introduction 37 A Retracting Lenses with this camera, see page 314.
...) Switches When using autofocus with a lens equipped with an A-M mode switch, slide the switch to reduce the effects of vibration (0 380). For information on other lenses that can be careful not to the "L" (lock) position as shown (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. If the... it from the camera, and be used with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons To retract the lens when the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. Introduction 37 A Retracting Lenses with this camera, see page 314.
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... To save power when the flash is not in flash, see page 320. A The Built-in Flash For information on Photography 97 More on the lenses that can be briefly disabled to prevent shadows. The flash can not be used again after it has been used in the macro range of... zoom lenses with the built-in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can be...
... To save power when the flash is not in flash, see page 320. A The Built-in Flash For information on Photography 97 More on the lenses that can be briefly disabled to prevent shadows. The flash can not be used again after it has been used in the macro range of... zoom lenses with the built-in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can be...
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... sensitivity will remain fixed at the ISO sensitivity value selected for Maximum sensitivity, the value selected by the user. If Auto (available only with CPU lenses) is higher than that if the ISO sensitivity selected by the user is selected, the camera will be adjusted if underexposure would result at the...
... sensitivity will remain fixed at the ISO sensitivity value selected for Maximum sensitivity, the value selected by the user. If Auto (available only with CPU lenses) is higher than that if the ISO sensitivity selected by the user is selected, the camera will be adjusted if underexposure would result at the...
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...menu "Vignetting" is a drop in photographs taken at the edges of a photograph. Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses excluded). Option High Normal Low Off Description Reduce noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels), particularly in brightness at high ISO sensitivities. Choose from High...in peripheral brightness, while custom Picture Controls and preset Picture Controls that have been modified from lens to pictures taken with lenses that support FX format. 244 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options Choose the amount of lens, JPEG images may exhibit...
...menu "Vignetting" is a drop in photographs taken at the edges of a photograph. Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses excluded). Option High Normal Low Off Description Reduce noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels), particularly in brightness at high ISO sensitivities. Choose from High...in peripheral brightness, while custom Picture Controls and preset Picture Controls that have been modified from lens to pictures taken with lenses that support FX format. 244 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options Choose the amount of lens, JPEG images may exhibit...
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... that the edges of the area visible in photos taken with other lenses excluded); Auto Distortion Control G button ➜ C shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wideangle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion in the viewfinder may be cropped out of the ...final photograph, and that the time needed to movies and is available only with type G, E, and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. This option does not apply...
... that the edges of the area visible in photos taken with other lenses excluded); Auto Distortion Control G button ➜ C shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wideangle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion in the viewfinder may be cropped out of the ...final photograph, and that the time needed to movies and is available only with type G, E, and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. This option does not apply...
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... the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to infinity; in the viewfinder. Reference images can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will automatically be displayed. D Image Dust Off Reference Data The same reference data can not be unable to infinity manually. 3 Acquire Image...
... the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to infinity; in the viewfinder. Reference images can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will automatically be displayed. D Image Dust Off Reference Data The same reference data can not be unable to infinity manually. 3 Acquire Image...
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Distortion Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with type G, E, and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. 296 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies D Auto Auto is not available with other lenses excluded); Press J to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using auto distortion control; Select Auto to...
Distortion Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with type G, E, and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. 296 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies D Auto Auto is not available with other lenses excluded); Press J to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using auto distortion control; Select Auto to...
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... - z1 PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D 5 - z4 z z - z8 z z z - ✔ z1 AI-P NIKKOR - The following table lists the features available with compatible lenses in viewfinder photography: Camera setting Focus mode Shooting mode Metering system Lens/accessory AF MF (with other autofocus (AF...) lenses. z1 PC-E NIKKOR series 2, 3 - z1 Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for the PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED may contact the camera body when the lens is revolved. 314...
... - z1 PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D 5 - z4 z z - z8 z z z - ✔ z1 AI-P NIKKOR - The following table lists the features available with compatible lenses in viewfinder photography: Camera setting Focus mode Shooting mode Metering system Lens/accessory AF MF (with other autofocus (AF...) lenses. z1 PC-E NIKKOR series 2, 3 - z1 Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for the PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED may contact the camera body when the lens is revolved. 314...
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...identified by the presence of f/5.6 or faster. 8 When AF 80-200mm f/2.8, AF 35-70mm f/2.8, AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 (New), or AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lenses are zoomed all the way in at the minimum focus distance, the in focus. Focus manually until image in viewfinder is not shifted or tilted.... 6 AF-S or AF-I lens required. 7 With maximum effective aperture of CPU contacts, type G, E, and D lenses by a letter on the matte screen in the viewfinder is not in -focus indicator (I) may appear during autofocus when movies are not equipped with other...
...identified by the presence of f/5.6 or faster. 8 When AF 80-200mm f/2.8, AF 35-70mm f/2.8, AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 (New), or AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lenses are zoomed all the way in at the minimum focus distance, the in focus. Focus manually until image in viewfinder is not shifted or tilted.... 6 AF-S or AF-I lens required. 7 With maximum effective aperture of CPU contacts, type G, E, and D lenses by a letter on the matte screen in the viewfinder is not in -focus indicator (I) may appear during autofocus when movies are not equipped with other...
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...mode disables the shutter release. Medical NIKKOR 120mm f/4 - z z2 - PC NIKKOR - PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment 6 - Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses may only be used. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring and the camera metering system, i-TTL flash control, and ... not be used with electronic Other Lens/accessory AF rangefinder) MF M modes AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - z1 z z2 - 1 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 6 Attach in horizontal orientation once attached). 316 Technical Notes
...mode disables the shutter release. Medical NIKKOR 120mm f/4 - z z2 - PC NIKKOR - PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment 6 - Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses may only be used. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring and the camera metering system, i-TTL flash control, and ... not be used with electronic Other Lens/accessory AF rangefinder) MF M modes AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - z1 z z2 - 1 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 6 Attach in horizontal orientation once attached). 316 Technical Notes
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D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D5500: • TC-16A AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11) • Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8,...174041-174180) • 360-1200mm f/11 ED (serial numbers 174031-174127) • 200-600mm f/9.5 (serial numbers 280001-300490) • AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED, AF Teleconverter TC-16) • PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or earlier) ...
D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D5500: • TC-16A AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11) • Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8,...174041-174180) • 360-1200mm f/11 ED (serial numbers 174031-174127) • 200-600mm f/9.5 (serial numbers 280001-300490) • AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED, AF Teleconverter TC-16) • PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or earlier) ...
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.... AF-assist illumination is not available with a focal length of about 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.-9 ft 10 in.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with the following lenses: • AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR • AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR •...
.... AF-assist illumination is not available with a focal length of about 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.-9 ft 10 in.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with the following lenses: • AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR • AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR •...
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At ranges under 1 m (3 ft 3 in.), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor: • AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED • AF-S NIKKOR ...
At ranges under 1 m (3 ft 3 in.), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor: • AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED • AF-S NIKKOR ...
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... or focal lengths due to prevent shadows. No vignetting 1.0 m/ 3 ft 4 in . No vignetting 320 Technical Notes The flash may interfere with the following lenses at some cases the flash may be unable to light the entire subject with red-eye reduction. No vignetting 1.5 m/ 4 ft 12 in. 1.0 m/ 3...the red-eye reduction lamp may be unable to entirely light the subject at ranges less than those given below ), while lenses that block the subject's view of macro zoom lenses. No vignetting 1.0 m/ 3 ft 4 in . Remove lens hoods to shadows cast by the lens (see the illustration...
... or focal lengths due to prevent shadows. No vignetting 1.0 m/ 3 ft 4 in . No vignetting 320 Technical Notes The flash may interfere with the following lenses at some cases the flash may be unable to light the entire subject with red-eye reduction. No vignetting 1.5 m/ 4 ft 12 in. 1.0 m/ 3...the red-eye reduction lamp may be unable to entirely light the subject at ranges less than those given below ), while lenses that block the subject's view of macro zoom lenses. No vignetting 1.0 m/ 3 ft 4 in . Remove lens hoods to shadows cast by the lens (see the illustration...
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...a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. A Calculating Angle of View The size of the D5500. The size of the lens by a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the area exposed... 24 mm) Picture diagonal Lens Picture size (D5500) (23.5 × 15.6 mm) Angle of view (35mm format) Angle of lenses for the D5500 in 35mm format can be unable to light the... entire subject at all ranges. When used with the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, the flash will be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the area exposed by the D5500...
...a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. A Calculating Angle of View The size of the D5500. The size of the lens by a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the area exposed... 24 mm) Picture diagonal Lens Picture size (D5500) (23.5 × 15.6 mm) Angle of view (35mm format) Angle of lenses for the D5500 in 35mm format can be unable to light the... entire subject at all ranges. When used with the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, the flash will be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the area exposed by the D5500...
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... SB-910 and SB-900 can be selected with camera (0 259). 5 Available only during close-up photography. 6 Non-TTL auto (A) is used with non-CPU lenses, regardless of mode selected with flash unit. 3 AA/A mode selection performed on flash unit using custom settings. z z z z--z- - --z--z z z8 z - z z z - "A" will be selected when a non-CPU lens...
... SB-910 and SB-900 can be selected with camera (0 259). 5 Available only during close-up photography. 6 Non-TTL auto (A) is used with non-CPU lenses, regardless of mode selected with flash unit. 3 AA/A mode selection performed on flash unit using custom settings. z z z z--z- - --z--z z z8 z - z z z - "A" will be selected when a non-CPU lens...
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...-22, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-50DX 1 SB-15 SB-23, SB-29 3, SB-21B 3, SB-29S 3 A Non-TTL auto z - Technical Notes 327 Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in non-TTL auto and manual modes. Use with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR... 60 mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is used in this section, contact a Nikonauthorized service representative for more information. Set flash unit to the accessory shoe could not...
...-22, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-50DX 1 SB-15 SB-23, SB-29 3, SB-21B 3, SB-29S 3 A Non-TTL auto z - Technical Notes 327 Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in non-TTL auto and manual modes. Use with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR... 60 mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is used in this section, contact a Nikonauthorized service representative for more information. Set flash unit to the accessory shoe could not...