Compact, Lightweight Entry into the Nikon Total Imaging System
You don't need to be a pro to get a handle on this Nikon 35mm SLR. It's so compact and lightweight (12.3 oz.) that anyone can handle it. Features include an ergonomic grip with camera controls that fall naturally under your fingers. The camera is built tough with a durable metal lens mount for optical integrity...and offers you the opportunity to mount interchangeable Nikkor lenses and grow with a camera system that offers virtually limitless possibilities.

Advanced Program Mode Dial for Creative Options
Set the Mode Dial at "green-for-go" Auto and the N55 automatically sets the exposure, shutter speed and aperture controls. You can get more creative automatically, too, with the camera's five Vari-Program scene modes. Each mode optimizes the camera's settings for the most popular types of photography, leaving the photographer free to concentrate on the subject. They include Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports Continuous and Night Scene.

3-Area Dynamic AF System
To help you capture natural movement, Nikon designed the N55 with its Dynamic AF system with three focus areas that cover a wide picture-taking field to help insure sharp pictures, even when the subject is not in the center of the frame. Dynamic AF Technology uses all three sensors to maintain focus on subjects that move within the AF sensor area. The N55 selects corresponding AF sensors and maintains focus at 1.5 frames per second. Pre-wind film loading ensures the film is already back in the cassette at the end of the roll.

3D Matrix Metering
This exclusive Nikon metering system measures the entire image, analyzing details of light and contrast. Referring to an internal database of over 30,000 scenes from an enormous range of shooting conditions, the system analyzes the scene to make the ideal exposure, revealing the beauty and subtlety of color an light that made you stop and take a shot. When set to Auto mode, the N55 makes getting Nikon-quality SLR pictures simple. Look through the finder and press the shutter release. The N55 handles the rest.

Auto Pop-up Flash
The N55's automatic, built-in pop-up Speedlight flash is another feature that helps make it a snap to take the world's greatest pictures. And it offers more ways to get creative, too. In the Auto and five Vari-Program modes, the flash pops up when needed, firing automatically when light is low or the subject is backlit. A Red-Eye Reduction light is precision timed to contract the subject's pupils right before shutter release, minimizing red-eye from the picture. Slow-sync mode allows you to creatively use flash while allowing background elements and colors to fill in the frame.

Top Panel LCD Display
An easy-to-see top panel LCD shows you camera setting information at a glance, including f/stop, shutter speed, flash mode and more.

Full-Information, Adjustable Viewfinder
Most of the data on the LCD panel also appears in the viewfinder LCD, for setting adjustments without taking your eye from the viewfinder. To accommodate near- or far-sighted photographers, the N55 has a built-in diopter adjustment with settings from -1.5 to +0.8.
 

Type of Camera: Integral motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with electronically controlled focal-plane shutter and built-in Speedlight
Exposure Modes: Auto mode; Vari-Program - Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports Continuous and Night Portrait modes; Auto-Multi Program and Flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority (S), Aperture-Priority (A) and Manual (M)
Picture Format: 24mm x 36mm (Standard 35mm film format)
Lens Mount: Nikon F Mount with AF coupling and AF contacts
Usable Lenses: AF Nikkor and AI-P Nikkor lenses (except AF Nikkor for F3AF and IX-Nikkor)
Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level penta-dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment
Eyepoint: 17mm
Focusing Screen: B-Type Clear Matte with AF focus brackets
Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approximately 89%
Viewfinder Magnification: Approximately 0.68-0.60x with 50mm lens set to infinity
Viewfinder Information: Focus indications, focus area, shutter speed, aperture, electronic analog exposure display/exposure compensation value display, exposure compensation, flash-ready light/flash recommended/fill flash output, three sets of focus-area brackets
Autofocus: TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM 350 autofocus module with AF Assist Illuminator (approximately 0.5m to 3m)
AF Detection Range: EV-1 to 19 at ISO 100
Lens Servo: Auto Servo AF: camera automatically chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according to subject status, i.e. stationary or moving (including directional information)
AF Area Mode: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority; Dynamic AF Mode; Single Area AF with M Mode
Metering System: TTL full-aperture exposure metering system; Three metering systems selectable (limitations with lens used) - 3D five-segment Matrix Metering: with G or D Type AF Nikkor; Five-segment Matrix Metering with AF Nikkor other than G or D Type (except AF Nikkor for F3AF and IX Nikkor), AI-P Nikkor; Center Partial Metering automatically selected with manual exposure mode
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2 EV range, in 1/2 EV steps (except in M, Auto or Programmed Flash)
Auto Exposure Bracketing: +/-2 EV in 1/2 bracketing steps for a sequence of three photographs (except in Auto or Vari-Program Modes)
Film Speed Setting: Automatically set to ISO film speed of DX coded film in use (manual not selectable); Film speed range - DX: ISO 25-5000, automatically set to ISO 100 with non-DX coded film
Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-travel, focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speeds: Automatically set between 30 seconds and 1/2000 sec. in Auto mode, Vari-Program Modes, P, and A; In S and M: 30 seconds to 1/2000 sec. (in 1/2 EV steps); Time provided
Built-in Speedlight: Automatically activated in Auto mode and Vari-Program Modes (except Landscape or Sports Continuous modes); In P, S, A, M: activated by pressing flash-lock release button; Guide Number 39 (at ISO 100 ft); Flash Coverage: 28mm or longer lens; Film Speed Range: ISO 25-800
Flash Control: Matrix Balanced Fill Flash: built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight and CPU Nikkor lens (except in manual exposure mode); Standard TTL: in Manual exposure mode; Programmed Flash (Non-TTL Auto Flash) with optional Speedlight and CPU Nikkor lens (except in A or M exposure modes)
Flash Sync Mode: Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), Slow Sync, Red Eye Reduction, Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Flash Cancel
Ready Light: Flash fully charged: lights in red; Full output warning: blinks in red
Accessory Shoe: Standard ISO-type hot shoe contact (sync contact, Ready Light contact, GND); safety lock provided
Self Timer: Electronically controlled; timer duration 10 seconds
Film Loading: Film automatically advances to last frame when camera back is closed; film recedes into film casing as photos are taken thereby protecting exposed film against accidental opening of back of camera
Film Advance: Automatic advance with built-in motor; continuous shooting possible in Sports Continuous Program (built-in speedlight can not be used); Film advance speed approx. 1.5 fps
Film Rewind: Automatic rewind with built-in motor; Rewind speed with fresh batteries approx. 20 seconds with 36 exposure film; approx. 16 seconds with 24 exposure roll of film
Multiple Exposure: Selectable in Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual
Power Source: Two 3V CR2 lithium batteries
Usable number of 36 exposure (24 exposure) film rolls per set of two fresh 3V lithium batteries: (After lightly pressing the shutter release button for 5 sec., autofocus operation using an AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G lens, covering the full range from infinity to the closest distance and back to infinity before each shot, with a shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or faster, after the exposure meter automatically turns off (2 sec, or 5 sec. w/ flash), the same operation follows the next shot.) Without Flash At 20 degrees C (68 degrees F) - Approx. 45; Without Flash At -10 degrees C (14 degrees F) - Approx. 27; With Flash and AF Illuminator for 1/2 of all exposures At 20 degrees C (68 degrees F) - Approx. 11; With Flash and AF Illuminator for 1/2 of all exposures At -10 degrees C (14 degrees F) - Approx. 10
Weight (without batteries): Approximately 12.3 oz. (without batteries)
Dimensions (WxHxD): Approximately 5.1 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches
Optional Exclusive Accessories: Soft Case CF-62
Exposure Modes: Programmed Auto (Flexible Program possible), Shutter Priority Auto, Aperture Priority Auto, Manual. Vari-Program modes includes Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports Continuous and Night Portrait.
Picture Format: 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format)
Lens Mount: Nikon F Mount with AF coupling and AF contacts.
Usable Lenses: AF Nikkor and AI-P Nikkor lenses (except AF Nikkor for F3AF and IX-Nikkor).
Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level, penta-dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment.
Eyepoint: 17mm
Focusing Screen: B-Type Clear Matte with AF focus brackets.
Autofocus: TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM 350 autofocus module with AF Assist Illuminator (approximately 0.5m to 3m).
AF Detection Range: EV-1 to 19 at ISO 100
Lens Servo: Auto Servo AF: camera automatically chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according to subject status, i.e. stationary or moving (including directional information).
AF Area Mode: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority; Dynamic AF Mode; Single Area AF with M Mode.
Metering System: TTL full-aperture exposure metering system; Three metering systems selectable (limitations with lens used) - 3D five-segment Matrix Metering: with G or D Type AF Nikkor; Five-segment Matrix Metering with AF Nikkor other than G or D Type (except AF Nikkor for F3AF and IX Nikkor), AI-P Nikkor; Center Weighted Metering automatically selected with manual exposure mode.
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2 EV range, in 1/2 EV steps (except in M, Auto or Programmed Flash).
Auto Exposure Bracketing: +/-2 EV in 1/2 bracketing steps for a sequence of three photos (except in Auto or Vari-Program Modes).
Film Speed Setting: Automatically set to ISO film speed of DX coded film in use (manual not selectable); Film speed range - DX: ISO 25-5000, automatically set to ISO 100 with non-DX coded film.
Shutter Speeds: Automatically set between 30 seconds and 1/2000 sec. in Auto mode, Vari-Program Modes, P, and A; In S and M: 30 seconds to 1/2000 sec. (in 1/2 EV steps); Time provided.
Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-travel, focal-plane shutter.
Flash Synchronization: Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), Slow Sync, Red Eye Reduction, Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Flash Cancel.
Flash Control: Matrix Balanced Fill Flash: built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight and CPU Nikkor lens (except in manual exposure mode); Standard TTL: in Manual exposure mode; Programmed Flash (Non-TTL Auto Flash) with optional Speedlight and CPU Nikkor lens (except in A or M exposure modes).
Viewfinder: Automatically activated in Auto mode and Vari-Program Modes (except Landscape or Sports Continuous modes); In P, S, A, M: activated by pressing flash-lock release button; Guide Number 39 at ISO 100 in feet; Flash Coverage: 28mm or longer lens; Film Speed Range: ISO 25-800.
Ready Light: Flash fully charged: lights in red; Full output warning: blinks in red.
Accessory Shoe: Standard ISO-type hot shoe contact (sync contact, Ready Light contact, GND); safety lock provided.
Self Timer: Electronically controlled; timer duration 10 sec.
Film Loading: Film automatically advances to last frame when camera back is closed; film recedes into film casing as photos are taken thereby protecting exposed film against accidental opening of back of camera.
Film Advance: Automatic advance with built-in motor; continuous shooting possible in Sports Continuous Program (built-in speedlight can not be used); Film advance speed approx. 1.5 fps.
Multiple Exposure: Selectable in Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture, and Manual
Power Source: Two 3V CR2 lithium batteries
Dimensions (WxHxD): Approx.5.1 x 3.6 x 2.6 in.
Exposure Memory Lock: Provided
Exposure Metering: Through-the-lens Center-Weighted metering with an 80/20 balance; silicon photo diode (SPD) and metering circuits incorporated into camera body.
Film Rewind: Automatic rewind with built-in motor; Rewind speed with fresh batteries approx. 20 seconds with 36 exposure film; approx. 16 seconds with 24 exposure roll of film.
Optional Exclusive Accessories: Soft Case CF-62
Shutter release button: Electromagnetically controlled; switches meter on when depressed halfway (after power switch is turned on), meter then remains on for 16 sec.
Usable Number of Film Rolls (approximate): Usable number of 36 exposure (24 exposure) film rolls per set of two fresh 3V lithium batteries: (After lightly pressing the shutter release button for 5 sec., autofocus operation using an AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G lens, covering the full range from infinity to the closest distance and back to infinity before each shot, with a shutter speed of 1/90 sec. or faster, after the exposure meter automatically turns off (2 sec, or 5 sec. w/ flash), the same operation follows the next shot.) Without Flash At 20 degrees C (68 degrees F) - Approx. 45; Without Flash At -10 degrees C (14 degrees F) - Approx. 27; With Flash and AF Illuminator for 1/2 of all exposures At 20 degrees C (68 degrees F) - Approx. 11; With Flash and AF Illuminator for 1/2 of all exposures At -10 degrees C (14 degrees F) - Approx. 10.
Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approximately 89%
Viewfinder Information: Focus indications, focus area, shutter speed, aperture, electronic analog exposure display/exposure compensation value display, exposure compensation, flash-ready light/flash recommended/fill flash output, three focus-area brackets.
Viewfinder Magnification: Approximately 0.68-0.60x with 50mm lens set to infinity.
Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level penta-dach-mirror type; built-in diopter adjustment.