My first DSLR I really love it!

It won't do everything the D300 could do, and I probably won't ever use the "effects" feature, but it is a powerful, lightweight, high resolution DSLR.

In summary, I'd highly recommend this camera body to anyone on somewhat of a budget who wants a good quality DSLR that accommodates everyone from the point and shoot hobby photographer to the fully manual serious photographer

Best DSLR I've EVER owned!!

A great all around medium class DSLR and 18-140 lens; great picture quality and loaded with useful features DSLR that is easy to use and obtain excellent results.

I tend to do a lot of stealth shooting--street photography, party settings, travel, music performances--and I had forgotten just how loud DSLR's are, compared to the silent setup I currently use

Great first DSLR

but I'm sticking with my compact DSLR recommendation for most photographers

Having missed out on getting a D90, I figured it was about time to at least "upgrade" to an affordable DSLR with a few bells and whistles allowing to consolidate equipment

Like most people here, this is my first DSLR

A great first DSLR

The user interface is great and overall it’s an awesome beginner/enthusiast Dslr.

Great DSLR.

The Nikon D5500 is one of the best DSLR's out there for the money right now

Once you realize virtually everything can be done via iPhone-like gestures on the big rear articulating LCD, it becomes the fastest DSLR camera I've ever used.

It has made me love carrying around a dslr again.

Great DSLR

This is a great beginner DSLR, with enough bells and whistles for a novice at this point.

The point is this - DSLRs are a proven commodity and with some of the new DSLR compact bodies and lenses that are being released - they are stealing the 'mirrorless is thinner and lighter' thunder

Overall, this is a great DSLR in a smaller/lighter package.