The Nikon D5500 is a 24.2MP DX DSLR with a touchscreen vari-angle LCD and improved battery life, making it one of the most compact DX DSLRs with a flip screen. It is the D5000-series sixth generation.
Product released: January 6, 2015
Latest firmware version
Version 1.02, released May 9, 2017
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 16:00 UTC
What's new in version 1.02
• Fixed the following issues:
- The camera would stop responding if the multi selector was pressed right with Add items > CUSTOM SETTING MENU > c Timers/AE lock selected in MY MENU.
- The shutter would sometimes not be released in response to live view touch shutter controls if autofocus was used with an SB-800 flash unit attached.
- Optimal exposure would sometimes not be achieved in photographs taken during live view with lenses that support both autofocus and electronic aperture control (type E lenses).
- If image review was enabled during viewfinder photography, the camera would sometimes display shooting information in place of the most recent picture when the user removed their eye from the viewfinder after shooting.
- The camera would sometimes fail to store the option selected for a Autofocus > a3 Built-in AF-assist illuminator in the CUSTOM SETTING MENU after the mode dial was rotated to another setting.
Note
Once this firmware is installed, the Windows edition of Came...
The Nikon D5500 is a 24.2MP DX DSLR with a touchscreen vari-angle LCD and improved battery life, making it one of the most compact DX DSLRs with a flip screen. It is the D5000-series sixth generation. It was originally released on January 6, 2015.
What is the latest firmware version of Nikon D5500?
The latest firmware version of Nikon D5500 is 1.02. It was released on May 9, 2017.
What changed in Nikon D5500 firmware version 1.02?
Nikon D5500 firmware version 1.02 includes the following changes: • Fixed the following issues:
- The camera would stop responding if the multi selector was pressed right with Add items > CUSTOM SETTING MENU > c Timers/AE lock selected in MY MENU.
- The shutter would sometimes not be released in response to live view touch shutter controls if autofocus was used with an SB-800 flash unit attached.
- Optimal exposure would sometimes not be achieved in photographs taken during live view with lenses that support both autofocus and electronic aperture control (...
Where can I download the latest Nikon D5500 firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Nikon D5500 firmware (version 1.02) are on Nikon's official release page: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/196/D5500.html