Specifications CAMERA: Nikon N55 TYPE: AF 35mm SLR LENS MOUNT: Nikon F bayonet FOCUSING: TTL phase-detection AF via Multi-CAM530 AF module; Auto-Servo AF automatically chooses single-shot or continuous AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-On to suit subject; AF range EV -1 to 19 (ISO 100); 3-point and spot AF; plus manual via focusing ring on lens METERING: TTL 3D 5-segment Matrix metering coupled with AF info from lens (with G- and D-type AF-Nikkor lenses), non-3D 5-segment Matrix metering with other lenses; central partial metering in manual exposure mode EXPOSURE MODES: Full-auto, 5 Vari-Programs (portrait, landscape, close-up, sports continuous, night portrait), shiftable program AE, shutter- and aperture-priority AE, metered manual SHUTTER: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter with speeds from 30 sec. to 1/2000 plus T FILM SPEEDS: ISO 25-5000 set automatically with DX-coded films; defaults to ISO 100 with non-DX films (no manual ISO setting possible) FILM TRANSPORT: Automatic threading, prewind and advance (single-shot and continuous at approx. 1.5 fps) FLASH: Built-in TTL Speedlight provides Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, red-eye reduction, covers angle of view of 28mm lens, ISO 100 GN 39 (in feet); TTL hot-shoe for Nikon dedicated flash units; maximum flash-sync speed 1/90 VIEWFINDER: Fixed eye-level pentamirror type shows approx. 89% of actual image area, 0.68-0.60X magnification with 50mm lens at infinity; built-in dioptric compensation from -1.5 to +0.8 VIEWFINDER INFORMATION: In image area: focus-area brackets, center-partial metering area; below image area: focus status, focus area, shutter speed, aperture, flash status, exposure meter, exposure compensation EXTERNAL LCD PANEL: Displays (when applicable) shutter speed, aperture, self-timer, flash-sync mode, focus area, auto exposure bracketing, multiple exposure, battery power, frame counter, exposure compensation SELF-TIMER: Electronic, 10-sec. delay (cancelable) POWER SOURCE: Two 3V CR2 lithium batteries DIMENSIONS: 5.1x3.6x2.6 in. WEIGHT: 12.3 oz. STREET PRICE: $299 with 28-80mm Silver G lens DISTRIBUTOR: Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Rd., Melville, NY 11747; 800/NIKON-US; www.nikonusa.com