Nikon has recently launched a DSLR Camera called Nikon D500. It was first brought up for public view at CES event Las Vegas for the beginners. Nikon aims to repeat the success of its earlier D5300, which was launched way back in October 2014. The latest DSLR announced in January 2015 is priced at Rs. 68,950 only.
This camera has come up with a new 24.2 megapixel DX-format DSLR camera with no optical low-pass filter. It is capable of recording full HD movies at 1080 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p with stereo sound. It comes equipped with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. It also features a 3.2-inch vari-angle LCD touch-screen that makes it easier to compose your shots from difficult angles. The D5500 boasts of a fully-articulated screen that you won't find on any other model in the range. It is equipped with a new Fn touch feature providing one-touch access to important settings like AF point selection, aperture, ISO sensitivity, AF area mode and more. It has also come up with good ISO range of 100-25,600, a 5fps shooting mode and EXPEED 4 image processor. It is said to feature 39-point auto-focus system with 9 cross-type sensors, 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor, high Dynamic Range mode, Active D-Lighting, and 10 different special effects.
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The Wi-Fi connectivity allows users to connect to the camera from a smart device using the free Nikon Wireless Mobile Utility app – available for both Android and iOS. From there, users can share images online, download them to their devices and also wirelessly control their cameras. Please stay connected with us to know more about the Nikon cameras coming in the market in the near future. If you have already purchased the gadget, do let us know your experiences in the box named 'comments' below.
Nikon D5500 - Full Specification
| Specifications | Nikon D5500 |
|---|---|
| Camera Type | Single-lens reflex digital camera |
| Lens mount | Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) |
| Effective pixels | 24.2 million |
| Image sensor | 23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor |
| Total pixels | 24.78 million |
| Image size (pixels) | FX format 6000 x 4000 [L],4496 x 3000 [M],2992 x 2000 [S] |
| Picture Control System | Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls |
| File format | NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, compressed |
| Media | SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards |
| Viewfinder | Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder |
| Frame coverage | Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.82x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1) |
| Eyepoint | 17 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens) |
| Focusing screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter |
| Speed | 1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV; Bulb; Time |
| Flash sync speed | X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower |
| Frame advance rate | Continuous high : Up to 5 fps (JPEG and 12-bit NEF/RAW) or 4 fps (14-bit NEF/RAW) |
| Self-timer | 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures |
| ISO sensitivity | ISO 100 to 25600 in steps of 1/3 EV; auto ISO sensitivity control available |
| Detection range | -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) |
| AF-area modes | Single-point AF, 9-, 21- or 39-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF |
| Frame size (pixels) | 1920 x 1080, 60p (progressive)/50p/30p/25p/24p, ★high/normal |
| USB | Hi-Speed USB; connection to built-in USB port is recommended |
| HDMI output | Type C HDMI connector |
| Dimensions | Approx. 124 x 97 x 70 mm/4.9 x 3.9 x 2.8 in. |
| Weightt | Approx. 470 g/1 lb 0.6 oz with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 420 g/1 lb 14.9 oz (camera body only) |
