As a former D90 shooter, I can say without reservation that the D5100
is now Nikon's biggest bang for the buck. The AF accuracy on this camera is much better than what I experienced with the D90
. Image quality is astoundingly superior (i.e, great noise reduction while image stays sharp, sharp, sharp).
Contrary to what has been written by others, I find the "i" (Information menu) option for changing settings (e.g., ISO) to be quite fast and easy, once you "get" how to use it (in lieu of hunting for buttons or dials or button/dial combinations for everything). And, most importantly, the Command dial is still where it should be for quickly changing exposure settings.
In agreement with others, if you want a heavier APS-C camera and want to pay $400(US) more for all those buttons, be my guest and buy the Nikon D7000
instead. Perhaps you need a larger viewfinder, or have older and/or AF-D lenses you want to keep, so you need a built-in AF (camera) motor to focus. If so, then spending the additional money for the D7000 might be worth it. But if you stay with Nikon's line-up, only a heavier/more expensive FX D700 can truly produce better IQ (and I would say perhaps, depending on conditions, because the resolution of the D5100 is really phenomenal).
I've put together a very affordable D5100 kit:(wide-angle)Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI-II B.I.M., (walk-around) Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 OS HSM, Nikon 35 F/1.8 (honestly not used much), (tele) Nikon 70-300mm. For under $2800 (US), I now get a broader focal range, and the kind of image quality that I used to think was out of reach for my wallet.
Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Description
The Nikon D5100 offers a host of new photographic and video tools that deliver superior performance and exceptional image quality with surprising versatility. With 16.2 megapixels, a swivel Vari-Angle LCD monitor, full HD movie capabilities, new EFFECTS Mode and new HDR setting, you hold the power and performance to capture beautiful moments and the freedom to get creative.
Take pictures or record movies from a unique viewpoint, the D5100’s 3.0 inch, super sharp, 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD monitor allows for versatile high quality viewing and playback. Explore every angle, with overhead shots, waist level candids, ground level and fun self portraits; you will never miss a shot. This Vari-angle monitor allows you to be creative from any point of view.
The D5100 incorporates an amazing array of special effects for use when taking still pictures or recording D-Movie Full HD movies. Selective Color isolates any color within the scene, capture details in places too dark for your own eyes using Night Vision, create bright, glowing images filled with atmosphere with High Key, emphasize the mood of a scene using Low Key, Miniature Effect makes a scene look like a miniature scale model and Color Sketch creates color outlines of the subject that are played back as a series of stills in a slide show.
The D5100 delivers exceptionally high-quality movie performance due to its full HD capability while the latest in full-time autofocus takes the guess work out of tracking your subjects while in motion. Effortless moviemaking is at your fingertip thanks to D5100’s ergonomically placed Live View and Movie start button. Your D-Movies will come to life thanks to D5100’s sound recording capability — get stereo sound with Nikon’s optional ME-1 Stereo Microphone.
In scenes with extreme contrasts, such as bright, sunlit clouds and a foreground deep in shadow, it was once quite difficult to render the textures of both equally. Not any more. D5100 combines two exposures to create an image revealing an extremely wide dynamic range, but with less noise and richer color gradation than ever before.
Incorporating the latest Nikon D-SLR technologies such as the 16.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 2 image processing engine, the D5100 delivers outstanding image quality. Its CMOS sensor offers a remarkably wide ISO range (ISO 100 to 6400) with reduced noise which enables you to shoot at faster shutter speeds and capture scenes and subjects with less blur. Handheld shooting and full HD movies come out looking great even in low light.
With high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 4 frames per second, you’ll never miss a moment and with D5100’s large optical viewfinder providing accurate and realistic composition, you’ll get a precise view and focus in every situation.
D5100’s 11-point AF system provides flexibility to compose the shot you want ensuring your subject is captured sharply wherever it’s located in the frame. Working together with the Scene Recognition System, the camera can keep your main subject in focus even if the composition changes using Nikon’s exclusive 3D-tracking.
Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Features
Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Specifications
is now Nikon's biggest bang for the buck. The AF accuracy on this camera is much better than what I experienced with the D90. Image quality is astoundingly superior (i.e, great noise reduction while image stays sharp, sharp, sharp). Contrary to what has been written by others, I find the "i" (Information menu) option for changing settings (e.g., ISO) to be quite fast and easy, once you "get" how to use it (in lieu of hunting for buttons or dials or button/dial combinations for everything). And, most importantly, the Command dial is still where it should be for quickly changing exposure settings.
In agreement with others, if you want a heavier APS-C camera and want to pay $400(US) more for all those buttons, be my guest and buy the Nikon D7000
instead. Perhaps you need a larger viewfinder, or have older and/or AF-D lenses you want to keep, so you need a built-in AF (camera) motor to focus. If so, then spending the additional money for the D7000 might be worth it. But if you stay with Nikon's line-up, only a heavier/more expensive FX D700 can truly produce better IQ (and I would say perhaps, depending on conditions, because the resolution of the D5100 is really phenomenal). I've put together a very affordable D5100 kit:(wide-angle)Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI-II B.I.M., (walk-around) Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 OS HSM, Nikon 35 F/1.8 (honestly not used much), (tele) Nikon 70-300mm. For under $2800 (US), I now get a broader focal range, and the kind of image quality that I used to think was out of reach for my wallet.
Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Description
The Nikon D5100
offers a host of new photographic and video tools that deliver superior performance and exceptional image quality with surprising versatility. With 16.2 megapixels, a swivel Vari-Angle LCD monitor, full HD movie capabilities, new EFFECTS Mode and new HDR setting, you hold the power and performance to capture beautiful moments and the freedom to get creative.Take pictures or record movies from a unique viewpoint, the D5100’s 3.0 inch, super sharp, 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD monitor allows for versatile high quality viewing and playback. Explore every angle, with overhead shots, waist level candids, ground level and fun self portraits; you will never miss a shot. This Vari-angle monitor allows you to be creative from any point of view.
The D5100 incorporates an amazing array of special effects for use when taking still pictures or recording D-Movie Full HD movies. Selective Color isolates any color within the scene, capture details in places too dark for your own eyes using Night Vision, create bright, glowing images filled with atmosphere with High Key, emphasize the mood of a scene using Low Key, Miniature Effect makes a scene look like a miniature scale model and Color Sketch creates color outlines of the subject that are played back as a series of stills in a slide show.
The D5100 delivers exceptionally high-quality movie performance due to its full HD capability while the latest in full-time autofocus takes the guess work out of tracking your subjects while in motion. Effortless moviemaking is at your fingertip thanks to D5100’s ergonomically placed Live View and Movie start button. Your D-Movies will come to life thanks to D5100’s sound recording capability — get stereo sound with Nikon’s optional ME-1 Stereo Microphone.In scenes with extreme contrasts, such as bright, sunlit clouds and a foreground deep in shadow, it was once quite difficult to render the textures of both equally. Not any more. D5100 combines two exposures to create an image revealing an extremely wide dynamic range, but with less noise and richer color gradation than ever before.
Incorporating the latest Nikon D-SLR technologies such as the 16.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 2 image processing engine, the D5100 delivers outstanding image quality. Its CMOS sensor offers a remarkably wide ISO range (ISO 100 to 6400) with reduced noise which enables you to shoot at faster shutter speeds and capture scenes and subjects with less blur. Handheld shooting and full HD movies come out looking great even in low light.
With high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 4 frames per second, you’ll never miss a moment and with D5100’s large optical viewfinder providing accurate and realistic composition, you’ll get a precise view and focus in every situation.
D5100
’s 11-point AF system provides flexibility to compose the shot you want ensuring your subject is captured sharply wherever it’s located in the frame. Working together with the Scene Recognition System, the camera can keep your main subject in focus even if the composition changes using Nikon’s exclusive 3D-tracking.Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Features
- 3-inch, 921,000-dot Super-Density horizontal type Vari-Angle LCD Monitor
- In-camera Special Effects Mode
- In-camera HDR (High Dynamic Range)
- Stunning Full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus
- High Resolution 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor
Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Specifications - Brand Name: Nikon
- Model: D5100 18-55mm Kit
- Optical Sensor Resolution: 16.2 MP
- Optical Sensor Technology: CMOS
- Optical zoom: 3 x
- Maximum Aperture Range: F/3.5-5.6
- Minimum focal length: 18 millimeters
- Maximum focal length: 55 millimeters
- Lens Type: Zoom lens
- Optical Sensor Size: 15.6 x 23.6mm
- Included Flash Type: Pop-up flash
- Display Size: 3 inches
- Light Sensitivity: ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO 100-6400
- Image types: JPEG, RAW
- Exposure Control Type: Autumn color, Candle, Landscape, Portrait mode, Blossom, Pet portrait, Close-up, Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Night portrait, Children, Food, Night landscape, Dawn/dusk, Sports mode, Sunset
- Viewfinder Type: Optical
- Width: 5 inches
- Depth: 3.1 inches
- Height: 3.8 inches
- Weight: 19.8 Ounce
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