JGreen48

Thank you so much for this practical example. This really helps. I appreciate everyone taking the time to respond, as this has really helped in choosing. I am forming a strong plan for this move. You have all be quite helpful and reminding me I am not alone in this. Thank you all for your guidance and expertise through quality feedback.

mymike Loc: Tucson, AZ

Welcome to UHH and you will enjoy the camera. Do take the time to learn the controls. I went on a photo assignment and couldn't figure out why I couldn't see the people I was shooting in the big screen on the back of the camera. When I got home, it dawned on me that I needed to put the camera in live view. I still got the images that I wanted, but it felt silly holding the camera over my head to take the photo's and pretending that I was seeing what I got. Fortunately for me, no one else seemed to notice )or pretended they didn't notice. Ha!

linelink

I own the 5500 and as an ameteur, I am very pleased with it. I looked at numerous Nikon models before I forked over my money. I was very impressed with its versatility, and compared it closely to the 7200. The real deciding factor was the weight. I attached a super wide and an 18-300 and it still feels like a light weight around the neck. Just an idea that you may want to explore. I ordered mine with the 18-140 lens. I practically wore the lens out as it never came off the camera. Again the two were very light weight and versatile. Later I opted for the 35mm 1.8 fixed lens for indoor close ups at about 179.00. Never regretted it. I have found that when Nikon releases a new model for example: 5500 to 5600, there does not seem to be enough changes other then a lot more money. However the choice is yours, and you may want to wait and see if the price of the 5500 will dip significantly with the release of the 5600. BTW, lots of good books out there for the 5500. The easiest is the black and yellow book, Nikon D 5500 for dummies. Good luck to you.

kenArchi Loc: Seal Beach, CA

Here are some samples of my recent job, Dec 2016, I did with my D5500 and Sigma 10-20mm lens and tripod. And I am 71 years..rrrrrgh....

Ok, I can only submit 10 photos on this post. The next post I will have more to see.

kenArchi Loc: Seal Beach, CA

More pool photos. I use Elements 11 for post processing.

BigGWells Loc: Olympia, WA

I have a really good deal on a Nikon D7200. Have a couple of lens also for sale. The D7200 is listed in the classifieds.

AK Grandpa Loc: Anchorage, AK

I recently upgraded from the D3300 to a D5500 . . . I really like the D5500 . . . The thing I like best is the articulating and touch screen. It's so easy to quickly review your shot and zoom in and out with the touch screen to check sharpness. I think it's an excellent choice . . .

SteveTog Loc: Philly

Outstanding photos kenArchi. Well deployed super wide. Your vibrance slider is getting a workout and it looks great!

kenArchi Loc: Seal Beach, CA

Thank you Steve.

CatMarley Loc: North Carolina

I would love mine better if I did not have a Fuji XT-1. The Fuji has all its controls mounted on the body so you rarely have to bother with the menus, as is the case with most dslrs, especially the more entry level ones. If I weren't spoiled by Fuji, I would love the Nikon 5500 - it does everything you could want at 24mp.

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

For many years I've followed Ken Rockwell's advice. I think he does an excellent job of real world review. He actually goes out and shoots with a camera on several days before he writes. http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d5500.htm
has a great deal of information on the D5500. I'm not in the market now, but I would have no trouble purchasing the D5500 on his say-so, sight unseen.

kenArchi Loc: Seal Beach, CA

My menus are all programed on my D5500. I no longer need to mess with dials and buttons.

kenArchi Loc: Seal Beach, CA

So now I am thinking of adding the new Nikon 300f4 vr and 2x. It would still be half the weight of a 150-600mm lens. Ok, so it won't zoom. I've always used prime lenses anyway.

Tom M Loc: 77429

Hi,
Have you considered getting a Pentax DSLR? I bought a Pentax K-3 last year for about the same price point (one 55-300mm lens, though), and am very very happy with it. It is a little higher end (enthusiast, pro-sumer model) and stacks up well against the Nikon D7200 or Canon 7D Mk II. It is perhaps a little heavy due to the metal body and weather sealing, etc., but has a really nice solid grip and feel, and built like a tank. You can also utilize older Pentax mount lenses...the "SMC Pentax-A" lenses work very well, as you can use the semi auto modes (just focus and shoot), and the same for the older auto focus lenses (screw-drive motor in body). The -M- lenses (and M42 with adaptor) can also be used, but are trickier and in manual only. Pentax also has the image stabilization at the sensor, so all lenses will therefore be stabilized. Another advantage is a real pentaprism viewfinder...I believe the Nikon D3xxx and D5xxx models are penta-mirror. All the controls are well paced and very intuitive to operate...it's just a pleasure to use. Pentax also has a new model, the K70, which is more of an entry or mid level (probably same league as the D5500) and shares many of the features as the K3 and K3 ii, and also has the pentaprism viewfinder. Anyway, I know Pentax doesn't get much love on most camera forums and sites, but they are definitely worth a look. Here are a couple of links worth checking out...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obRn__ZBq2A
http://snapsort.com/compare/Nikon-D7200-vs-Pentax-K-3


PS. I also had an ME Super in my film days...loved it!

The Watcher

Here's a in-depth review that you should find interesting.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/nikon-d5500/nikon-d5500A.HTM