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Brand | Nikon |
Model Name | Nikon D5100 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 16.9 MP |
Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
Image Stabilization | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Dynamic, Optical |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
Form Factor | Compact SLR |
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- 16.2MP DX format CMOS sensor
- 11 point AF system (with 3D tracking)
- 4 frames per second continuous shooting
- 1080p HD video
- 14 bit Raw shooting
- 3.0 inch side articulated LCD with 920,000 dots
- ISO 100 6400, expandable to 25600
- Full time AF in live view
- In camera effects
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Picture quality | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Auto focus | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.0 |
For beginners | 5.0 | — | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
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display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.2 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
lens type | Wide Angl::Zoom | zoom | — | Interchangeable | Wide Angle zoom | Zoom |
zoom type | Optical Zoom | Optical | — | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | optical |
shooting modes | Advanced Scene Modes, Landscape, Manual, Aperture Priority, Portrait, Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Night Portrait, Blossom, Candlelight, Dusk / Dawn, Party / Indoor, Night Landscape, Autumn Colors, Close-up, Sunset, Automatic, Beach / Snow, Food, Child, Special Effects Mode, Sports, Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P) | Automatic, Scene Modes, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual | Portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, pet portrait, candlelight and more | Auto, auto (flash off), portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up and night portrait | Aperture Priority | Landscape; Monochrome; Neutral; Portrait; Standard; Vivid |
connectivity tech | HDMI, USB | wired, wireless | NTSC, PAL | NTSC, PAL | Bluetooth | HDMI C (Mini), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) |
video resolution | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p | 1080p | FHD 1080p |
optical zoom | 5 multiplier x | 3 multiplier x | 3 multiplier x | 3 multiplier x | 1 multiplier x | 3.1 multiplier x |
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Auto Focus Technology | Phase Detection, Center, Selective single-point, Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-area, Single, Continuous, Live View, Contrast Detection |
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Display Resolution Maximum | 921,000 |
Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Effective Still Resolution | 16.2 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 16.9 MP |
Frame Rate | 24 fps, 30 fps |
White balance settings | Auto |
Self Timer Duration | 10 seconds |
JPEG quality level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
Camera Flash | Built-In |
Image Stabilization | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Dynamic, Optical |
Flash Modes Description | Red Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Fill Flash, Automatic |
Flash Sync Speed | 1/200_sec |
Video Capture Format | MPEG-4 |
Video Capture Resolution | FHD 1080p |
Video Standard | MPEG-4 |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x |
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Viewfinder Type | Optical |
Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Fully-articulated |
Model Name | Nikon D5100 |
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Brand | Nikon |
Model Number | 25478 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #246,217 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #428 in DSLR Cameras |
ASIN | B004V4IWKG |
Color | Black |
Included Components | Battery, Body Cap, Eyecup, USB Cable |
Assembly Required | No |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Processor Description | Expeed 2 |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.04 x 3.11 x 3.82 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.23 Pounds |
Warranty & Support
Feedback
Lens Type | Wide Angl::Zoom |
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Aperture Modes | F3.5–F5.6 |
Optical Zoom | 5 x |
Digital Zoom | 4.00 |
Maximum Aperture | 3.5 f |
Minimum Aperture | 22 f |
Zoom Type | Optical Zoom |
Autofocus Points | 11 |
Camera Lens Description | 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F (FX), Nikon F (DX) |
Focus Type | Automatic with Manual |
Maximum Focal Length | 55 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 18 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 6400 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Shooting Modes | Candlelight, Beach / Snow, Landscape, Advanced Scene Modes, Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Manual, Portrait, Aperture Priority, Autumn Colors, Close-up, Night Landscape, Sunset, Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Special Effects Mode, Dusk / Dawn, Night Portrait, Blossom, Party / Indoor, Child, Automatic, Food, Sports |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
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Number of Batteries | Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Alkaline |
Battery Description | AA |
Battery Weight | 40 Grams |
Removable Memory | Secure Digital Card |
Software Included | ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Audio Input | Microphone |
Connectivity Technology | USB, HDMI |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 4 |
Wireless Communication Technology | Yes |
Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Memory Slots Available | 1 Secure Digital (SD) |
Memory Storage Capacity | 4 GB |
Special Feature | Lightweight |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Professional |
Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
Form Factor | Compact SLR |
Hardware Interface | AV Port |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
GPS | Optional |
Product Description
Product Description
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. Accessories: * EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery * MH-24 Quick Charger * DK-20 Rubber Eyecup; * UC-E6 USB Cable * EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable * AN-DC3 Camera Strap * DK-5 Eyepiece Cap * BF-1B Body Cap * BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover * Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM.
From the Manufacturer
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.
Vari-angle LCD Monitor
Creativity from any point of view
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.
Effects Mode
More fun and artistic pictures and movies
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.
Tell better stories
Full HD 1080p D-Movie with Sound
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.
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Exquisite detail in highlight and shadow
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.
Stunning image quality
Image quality in a class of its own
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.
Speed and performance that delivers
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.
Capture your subjects precisely
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.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera. They mention that it is an excellent, well-built camera that takes excellent pictures. They appreciate the perfect built of the body, saying that it works just fine with no apparent problems or water marks on the sensor. Customers also mention that the product came in great condition and produces very impressive results. They also appreciate the durability, and the useful screen.
"...Although it "feels" like a toy after you hold the D7000, it is a well-built camera that takes excellent pictures and can do most of the same things..." Read more
"...I have also had to learn patience as the VR function is nice but a little slow when handheld...." Read more
"...It is well made from high quality plastic, which would probably put off many enthusiasts and pro-users - but I have already put it through the high..." Read more
"...The AE+- functions works in live view, so I can adjust the exposure while seeing the results on the LCD screen instantly before the picture is taken..." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the camera. They say it takes brilliant pictures, awesome pictures, and beautiful pictures. They also mention that the articulating screen is sweet and extremely useful, and the shooting modes increase their capacity to create great pictures.
"...Sure we throw a lot of them out. Every photographer does. The image is good, it's just not of anything worth keeping. This is not a camera problem...." Read more
"...To my eyes, image quality is virtually indistinguishable between the 2 cameras, and I engaged in some serious pixel-peeping while reaching this..." Read more
"...toy after you hold the D7000, it is a well-built camera that takes excellent pictures and can do most of the same things the D90 and D7000 are..." Read more
"...The rear screen is great...very high resolution. The zooming function works well and I have been able to check image focus easily...." Read more
Customers find the digital camera easy to use. They say the setup is quick, simple, and intuitive. They also appreciate the easy-to-use controls and the ability to use an infrared remote. Customers also mention that the menus and buttons are intuitive and easy to locate and use. Overall, customers find the manual clear and helpful.
"...You get a dedicated screen on the top that gives you critical info. You get a weather-sealed case with the top and back being magnesium alloy...." Read more
"...Because it is a lever rather than a button it is easy to locate and use without moving my hand on the grip...." Read more
"...sound is music to my ear; its menu is instinctive and thus easy to get used to; the swivel 3" LCD screen is very convenient; its battery life is..." Read more
"...panel activted by the "i" button allows you to change frequently used settings very quickly. In the D50 you had to drill down to these menu items...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the digital camera. They mention that it is very good for the money, and a great bundle deal. However, some customers feel that the money is better spent on lenses.
"...It's worth every penny. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. This camera makes ME smile.1 Month Update: (June 27)..." Read more
"...To me, the 5100 was a better value. The money is better spent on lenses...." Read more
"...It's smaller , lighter and half the price...." Read more
"...I have absolutely no desire to return or trash this camera. It was money well-spent...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the features of the digital camera. They mention that it has a well-rounded feature set, has enough advanced functions to keep an amateur like them, and has plethora of settings. Some appreciate the few excellent options such as miniature and HDR, and the easy-to-use controls. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...There's a plethora of settings, and it *is* a camera one can grow with and hold onto for awhile...." Read more
"...Easy to use, light, good manual control, and good assisted control through scenes...." Read more
"...For a professional, it offers most functions (and some more) that you can fine tune and adjust...." Read more
"...The D5100 has a good size, easy to use controls, the neatest feature is the photo selection piece where you can snap a photo and the camera picks..." Read more
Customers like the weight of the camera. They say that the TTL flash is rather light and small, making it easy to carry. They also say that it is not heavy and is not at all a burden to carry, even though it looks bulky. Customers also say the build quality is great and the weight / ergonomic aspects are very good. They find the camera practical to carry and transport, and say it is smaller to carry around than other DSLRs.
"...The small form factor and light weight of the 5100 make it great for traveling. The articulating screen can also come in handy...." Read more
"...of weight because this camera is LIGHT! It is small but fits the hand well and is joy to carry around...." Read more
"...D5100 fits in my hands (good ergonomics); it is lighter and smaller to carry around (in comparison with other DSLRs); though it is made of plastic..." Read more
"...Build quality is great, and weight / ergonomic aspects are very good. My wife has normal size hands for a woman and she finds it quite comfortable...." Read more
Customers like the size of the camera. They say it's compact, light weight, and has a larger pentaprism viewfinder. They also appreciate the good ergonomics and the way it fits in their hands. Customers also mention that the camera looks better and is less bulky than the D3100.
"...The small form factor and light weight of the 5100 make it great for traveling. The articulating screen can also come in handy...." Read more
"...of weight because this camera is LIGHT! It is small but fits the hand well and is joy to carry around...." Read more
"...large hands you may find it a little too small, but I found the fit quite perfect...." Read more
"...The D5100 is pretty bulky - too bulky really - and the next-generation of mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses and much smaller form-..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera. Some mention that it's amazing, swift, and accurate. They say that the sensitivity is very good. However, others say that there's no built-in autofocus mechanism, which limits the number of lenses that can be used. They also mention that the autofocus settings are confusing and that the camera doesn't autofocus on older Nikon lenses like the D7000 does.
"...- My trusty D5100 has had no problems whatsoever. Focus is tack sharp. Everything works and it's been an absolute pleasure to use...." Read more
"...I put it on my TV and the quality was great. The focus works pretty well although you can see it occasionally get behind for a few seconds for..." Read more
"...About 15 of them were motion blurred, badly focused or missed target. The rest of them were acceptable shots...." Read more
"...Higher resolution, better image quality video autofocus and continuous video focus, lower noise at high ISO, Built-in HDR, a lot more dynamic range,..." Read more
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Vibration Reduction is better than I expected. With the camera on my tripod and VR off, I can tap the tripod and see the image resonate with the vibration in the tripod. With VR on, there is no discernable shake even with the 70-300mm lens on full zoom. Quite amazing actually. I can hear the VR mechanism working but it's not loud, just quietly working it's magic.
With AF and VR on, it takes a second to take an image since everything has to stabilize before the picture is taken. Turning them off and doing manual focus allows a much faster process per picture.
I also purchased a Tamron 70-300mm lens and all features work perfectly with this camera, both AF and VR (which Tamron calls VC) work pretty much the same on it and the kit lens.
It's worth every penny. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. This camera makes ME smile.
1 Month Update: (June 27)
We have a couple of thousand shots out of this amazing camera now.
About 1500 images out in nature with the 300mm zoom all the way out capturing birds in flight, nesting and doing what birds do. Sure we throw a lot of them out. Every photographer does. The image is good, it's just not of anything worth keeping. This is not a camera problem. This is a photographer problem. Using the camera more is the answer.
In the last two weeks, we've experimented with an older fully manual 55mm Micro-Nikkor-P lens with the 27.5mm extension tube. It takes a little experimentation to get the exposure but the images are exquisite. I never expected to be able to put a 40 year old Nikon lens on this camera but I did and with the camera set to manual you can use this ultra modern camera very similarly to how we took pictures 40 years ago. The manufacturing quality of those old lenses is amazing. There are tens of thousands of them on the used market and available relatively inexpensively. I have just over $100 in the used macro lens and extension tube and that gives us 2:1, 1:1 to .5:1 macro ability with a focal distance measured in inches out to infinity. The Micro-Nikkor lenses have legendary Nikon quality and performance and it's not at all lost on this camera.
If you've always wanted to get those close up macro shots of bugs or flowers breaking into bloom, don't shy away from those old Nikkor lenses in manual mode. They take wonderful pictures with the D5100.
As a bonus, my wife wasn't really solid with learning the relationship between shutter speed, f stop and ISO until a week with the manual lens on. Now she's all over it. Because you HAVE TO LEARN to make it work at all. Depth of field now makes sense to her and now she knows how to achieve it. Or not.
3 Month Update: (August 3)
Just shot a wedding in Duluth and the north shore of Lake Superior. (not as the paid photographer) Two days, rehearsal, rehearsal dinner campfire/cabin, wedding and reception. Took 430 shots. Left the camera on automatic 99% of the time. About 20 shots were really great photos. About 15 of them were motion blurred, badly focused or missed target. The rest of them were acceptable shots. Nearly all of the motion blurred were from the Tamron 70-300 in full zoom. Half of those, the subject moved in the frame.
Overall I'd rate it a success. Two of the photos were real winners. Pictures that told a story and caught emotion.
I can't fault the camera or lenses for anything. They just worked. Very happy with the setup.
I had an external flash on, the Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight. I also had the diffuser for it from Stofen, the OM-400. This flash was really not up to the task for a big room like a church. Thankfully the room was well lit. For smaller rooms around 30 x 20 or less, the flash and diffuser was excellent. The room really needs a white ceiling for the diffuser to work properly since it directs a lot of light up at a 45 degree angle. I took nearly all of the church interior pictures hand held with no flash and let the VR lenses do their magic. I got a lot of good shots from the balcony with the 70-300 lens and the camera balanced on the railing.
Outdoor pictures near dusk in low outdoor lighting came out way better than any camera I've had in the past. Until it got dark enough to simply not support picture taking, the dusk pictures pretty much look like the daytime pictures. The D5100 really is amazing in low light conditions.
Battery life was very good. I went through two batteries in the camera. I'm sure the external flash helped battery life. I can't speak to battery life in the flash since I recharged them once that night and can't tell how far they were run down. The flash always recharged VERY quickly.
Wrap Up:
Cameras take images. Photographers take pictures. The Nikon D5100 is way more capable than most of us. I have yet to demand something from it that it hasn't delivered with excellence. With this much capability, we can work on and improve our abilities. And with digital images being micro-pennies vs dollars in old school terms, it's an inexpensive way to get an education in photography.
And you're going to end up with some great pictures in the process.
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They're both great cameras and you can't go wrong with either. But I've decided to keep the D5100 for a number of reasons, including:
- To my eyes, image quality is virtually indistinguishable between the 2 cameras, and I engaged in some serious pixel-peeping while reaching this conclusion. Both use the same Sony sensor. Where the D7k probably has an edge is with sports and capturing moving subjects in low light (neither of which I had the chance to shoot).
- Both of the D7000's I tried had backfocusing problems due to faulty bodies. What are the odds of that?
- The D7000 overexposes in bright/high contrast scenes, requiring -ev adjustment to prevent loss of detail from highlight clipping. Some may not mind this, but I think that, in its default state, the camera shouldn't overexpose to the point of losing detail, unless you're shooting in full manual mode and have chosen the wrong settings. Sometimes you don't have time to set ev comp to take advantage of a great photo op.
- My trusty D5100 has had no problems whatsoever. Focus is tack sharp. Everything works and it's been an absolute pleasure to use. I also don't recall reading reports of any known problems or design flaws with the D5100, unlike the D7000.
- The small form factor and light weight of the 5100 make it great for traveling. The articulating screen can also come in handy. It's well-made and the mostly-plastic build isn't a problem. Besides, the D7000 uses magnesium alloy only on the back and top (as if it was used more for show than for real ruggedness). The rest of the body shell is plastic, which is fine for most of us amateurs. If you want real ruggedness, you need to step up to a pro model.
- The 5100 is often referred to as a beginner's camera, but it's actually capable of most of the things even an advanced user would need. Some of the secondary essentials (WB, release mode, bracketing) are in menus, but they're quick to access. All of the key functions, however (aperture, shutter speed, exposure comp, flash mode, AE/AF lock, ISO) are controllable via buttons (ISO can be assigned to the function button) and once you get used to the layout, it becomes second nature. There's a plethora of settings, and it *is* a camera one can grow with and hold onto for awhile. The D7000, otoh, has lots of features that I (and perhaps many other amateurs) would rarely or never use.
- Being my first dslr, I didn't have any old Nikkor AFS lenses and I don't plan to buy many more lenses beyond the three that I already have. So the internal focus motor of the D7000 wasn't of any value to me. The D7000's larger, brighter, 100% coverage viewfinder is missed, but I can live without it. The D7000's glass prism adds a fair amount of weight.
- Cost wasn't an issue, but I don't exactly mind saving $400 especially when I'm getting the same image quality. To me, the 5100 was a better value. The money is better spent on lenses. Furthermore, given the short life cycle of electronic products, it doesn't make sense to invest in a more expensive body with extra non-essential (to me) features, since there will be interesting developments in the next couple of years (e.g. advancement in mirrorless cam technology and lens selection), tempting me to upgrade.
I'd recommend buying the D5100 body only, passing on the 18-55 kit lens in favor of the 35mm 1.8. Then add a 16-85VR and 70-300VR as budget permits. These lenses are all super sharp and should cover almost any shot that comes up. The 18-105 is a good, cheaper alternative to the 16-85.
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