Nikon D5500 DX-format Digital SLR w/ 18-55mm VR II Kit (Black)

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This is a terrific little camera. Noticeably lighter than the D40 it replaced. I bought this when it seemed Nikon was clearing out these kits for the D5600. The price difference was significant. The D5500 also is lighter than the D5600, and has higher ISO performance. The D5600 has a new Bluetooth feature for on-the-fly file transfers, but that doesnt mean much to me. Know that the 70-300 lens is not the VR model, but people have been shooting with long lenses for a long time with VR. Its a good lens, and is the new 18-55 VR that collapses to save space. The touch screen allows for quick adjustments to settings as well as scrolling and zooming in review mode. This is a great camera for beginning photographer as well as more advanced amateur photographers. You can take great pictures right out of the box and learn your way through the various modes and settings. It is a sturdy piece of equipment yet small and light enough to carry with you all day. I loved my D40 for nearly 10 years and look forward to many years with the D5500.

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This is an update from my D5100. Easily identifiable as the D range. However the main difference is the larger touch screen, this is just fantastic. All the menu changes are easily available, at a a touch. The wifi was not easy to set up and I opted for a different app to get it to work. My GPS (opteka) works with the D5500 as does the additional battery pack holder (Model DSTE, not recommended). I bought this as a refurbished model and saved a large amount of money. It came in a plain white box with no manual and no post processing discs. These were downloaded on line, but I still like having a book. A highly recommended camera.

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Awesome! The wife is a picture but and she loves this camera! Clearing is amazing! Touch screen is great and there are so many setting a guy like me can break it in 5 min! She on the other hand is doing unbelievable things with this!! I purchaed the "big" Lens for her also and she can reach out 200 yards and take crystal clear action pictures of the kids playing sports.

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Amazing camera! This is my first DSLR and Ive found it to be very user-friendly. I started out playing with Auto but after watching a few YouTube videos, I was taking photos in Manual like a champ. The quality is very very impressive. I mainly bought this for video and I couldnt be happier with the video quality as well. I chose this over a less expensive D3400 or D3500 mainly because of the flip-out screen. Im so glad I did that because I honestly have the screen flipped out and tilted at various angles 90% of the time that Im shooting. I couldnt imagine using this with a fixed screen. It is a very expensive hobby because there are a lot more accessories that youre going to find yourself wanting. I highly recommend buying the Nikon NC filters to protect your lens, as well as the respective Nikon hood for each lens to both protect it, and help you with taking outdoor shots. This kit also doesnt include the relatively-cheap Nikon LF-4 lens cap so youll want to get one of those as well.

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I purchased this camera and lens as a refurbished item. I am very satisfied with the camera and couldnt tell it from a new one. The IQ is great and the touch screen makes it easy and quick to change settings. I wasnt sure if I would like this feature or not but find myself using it frequently. My biggest complaint would be that the numbers in the viewfinder are hard to read and especially difficult in bright sunshine. I havent had this problem with other Nikon models I have had. The 18-55 lens is OK but not as good as other copies I have had. The zoom isnt smooth and the pictures arent as crisp and sharp as the copy I had with my D3300 so I dont use it much. But despite these complaints I still love the camera especially like the ergonomics of it. It is very light and fits well in my hand. A definite winner.

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Ive had this camera for about a month the now. Love it. Eventually Id like a better lens but the kit lens is capable of pretty sharp shots. Im maxing out at 16 megapixels with the kit lens. After all of my research on different cameras and what would be the right starter camera for me I believe this is truly the best one for the money. All my photos are on this kit lens.

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

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

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

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

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