Nikon F55
The F55 (or N55 as it is known in the U.S.) is a 35mm film SLR autofocus camera introduced by Nikon in 2002.[1] It was targeted at a new and lower price-point than the F65 (previously Nikon's cheapest autofocus SLR). The F65 continued to be sold alongside the F55. The camera is made in Thailand.
 Nikon F55 with a 50mm f/1.8D | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | SLR |
| Lens | |
| Lens | interchangeable lens, Nikon F-mount |
| Compatible lenses | Nikon F-mount lenses with some exceptions |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film size | 36mm x 24mm |
| Film advance | Auto |
| Film rewind | Auto, partial roll rewind possible |
| Focusing | |
| Focus modes | Autofocus |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure modes | Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, 7 subject specific Program modes |
| Exposure metering | 5 segment matrix with G or D-type lenses; Matrix with other AF and AI-P; Heavily center-weighted partial-aria metering selected in Manual |
| Flash | |
| Flash | Pop-up TTL, Hot Shoe (non-TTL only) |
| Flash synchronization | 1/90s maximum |
| Compatible flashes | Dedicated Nikon hot shoe mounted flashes; other non-dedicated hot shoe flashes; non-hot shoe flashes with adapter |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter | electromagnetically controlled |
| Shutter speed range | 30s – 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting | 1.5 frame/s in Sports Program mode |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level penta-mirror |
| General | |
| Battery | Two (2) 3V CR2 lithium batteries |
| Dimensions | 129 x 92 x 65mm (F55/N55) 129 x 92 x 67.5mm (F55D/N55D) |
| Weight | 350g (F55/N55) 360g (F55D/N55D) |
| Released | 2002 |
It is unique among recent Nikon autofocus SLRs in that it does not support autofocus on Nikon lenses with "AF-S" silent wave motor focussing, or the "VR" optical stabilisation features found on some lenses.[2]
It features several different operating modes, including seven program modes that are subject specific, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual.[2][3]
Included with the F55D variant is a date/time-imprinting facility, ("Data imprinting,")[4] but at the cost of a slightly larger camera body.
References
- "F55 – Invitation to Excellence". Nikon Corporation. Archived from the original on 2006-07-06. Retrieved 2006-09-29.
- "Nikon N55 - Affordable Entry Level Model with High Tech Capabilities" - Shutterbug.com Review. Article retrieved 2013-06-05
- "Nikon | Imaging Products | Specifications - Nikon F55" - Official Specifications. Article retrieved 2013-06-05
- "Nikon | Imaging Products | Nikon F55" - Key Features. Article retrieved 2013-06-05
External links
- Nikon.com – Information on the F55 - includes specifications