I cannot contain my excitement as I type this! I am the proud new owner of the Nikon D5500 DSLR camera! The previous DSLR I was using is my parents. Nothing wrong with that; however, they love traveling and want to take the camera with them to capture moments from their trips. Also, I have been hogging the camera, so it was time I bought my own. I went with a Nikon since the settings are familiar to me. I did not want to branch out into a different company as I would have to re-learn all the functions as well, Nikon is the biggest producer of high quality camera lenses. A lot of Canon users actually purchase Nikon lenses.
After saving up money, I made the big splurge. I bought the D5500 in a bundle pack with the 18-55mm lens, commonly known as the kit lens. If you are just starting out, be sure to purchase a bundle and not purchase the body alone. There was also a 50mm lens bundle, but I purchased the lens last winter. Personally, I think it is good to have the 18-55mm lens if you are just starting out as it is easy to use and is quite diverse. The 50mm is more restrictive for what you can use it for.
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My new D5500! The picture is much brighter and crisper. |
Now a little comparison between my new Nikon D5500 DSLR and my parent's Nikon D3100 DSLR.
Similarities:
- Brand - Nikon
- Still in the smaller body size (half sensor)
- More in the hobbyist category vs. professional (usually full sensors)
What the Nikon D5500 has that the D3100 does NOT:
- A flip out LCD screen that is also now touch screen
- Better capability of taking video as well much better microphone
- Weighs less and is more compact
- The new 18-55mm lens is considerably smaller - it also has a "lock" on it
- Higher resolution and clarity! There is a huge difference!
- Reaches a higher ISO without making the picture grainy
- A different interface
- Takes better pictures in the dark
- The pictures are brighter
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The Nikon D3100. The same settings; however, a very different picture. Much darker. |
My favourite part of the D5500 has got to be the flip-out LCD screen! Sometimes I want to take a selfie haha! And it makes it much easier when I am trying to film something. The flip screen is just nice. I also like that I am able to take bright pictures even in low lighting because I prefer pictures with more light and try to go for white backgrounds.
I hope this post helps anyone who was thinking of getting the Nikon D5500. I definitely give it two thumbs up!
BYES
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