The Nikon D5100 and its included AF-S 18-55mm VR lens offer a host of new photographic and video tools including a 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor, 4 fps continuous shooting and breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with full time autofocus.
$599.95*SRPSRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
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18-55mm VR Lens Kit
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- 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
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
D5100
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Unexpectedly love this camera more than any other!
After borrowing a friend D90 a bunch of times, i knew i wanted my own. After checking out a local camera shop I was torn between the D90 and D5100. I did a lot of research and decided on the D5100 as my camera.
I really liked the D90 everytime i used it, but now after using the D5100 i would never look back. Its easy to use, has a ton of cool features, and the swivel screen LCD display comes in handy more times than you'd ever imagine.
November 23, 2011
In Love with this babe
Its pretty nice camera even if it half frame one it gave you a diff taste and diff stage
July 16, 2012
Great Step UP
I've been a point and shooter for 35 years and finally decided to step up to a digital SLR. Did a LOT of research befor I decided on the D5100. I purchased the 5100 about 3 months ago and am still learning about all of the things that I can do with this camera. Meanwhile I;m getting great photos and movies by setting the dial to auto or one of the scene modes.
The function buttons seem to be located where they are easy to find and as I use it more I am able to find most of them without removeing my eye from the VF.
Speaking of which the view finder is bright, clear and easy to use with all of the info you need visible. I like the autofocus positions in the VF and the ability to move the point of focus, comes in very handy for those off center subjects.
I was concerned about the additional weight of a DSLR vs a P&S but I find this is not a problem for me. I added the Nikon 18-105mm lens to my bag which gives me the extra reach I wanted and only adds 4 or 5 oz. to the unit. Love that lens.
I am glad I got this camera and expect to have this one for a long time.
July 14, 2012
Ease of use
This is my first "real camera" and I'm loving it. I've only had it two weeks, but I love the ease of use.
Thank you.
July 12, 2012
So far, so good!
Plan to take a course with a professional photographer to learn how to get the most out of our D5100..
Probably will get a longer than 200mm telephoto lens.
July 11, 2012
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Will the 5100 stay in production longer than the 3100? What are the projected dates of expiration?
1 month ago
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glynnforensics
Age: 25-34
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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This is question only for Nikon, who knows...Contact "Service and Support" in upper main menu bar...
Jul 6, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Thanks for your question about Nikon products. Unfortunately we cannot speculate about production time until official information is announced on our web site: www.nikonusa.com
Is 8" enough?
1 month ago
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AjmalH
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8 minutes will give you a little star trail, not much, but some...I dont know if this is answer u r looking for...
Jul 6, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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u can photograph anything you want , if u have a tripod, open up aperture to fastest setting and remember , the stars will start to become tiny lines after a little time cos earth is moving...if you are asking is 8 seconds long enough, probably not if you want stars n space...
i shoot the moon with D2X on 2.8 70-200mm and cam set to spot metering at about 1/500 sec, but thats just the moon and it is bright.
I would say try it
open up aperture to as fast as u can and set cam on something stable or tripod and let it go...
the question is posted for D5100, but you ask about P500 coolpix???
Jun 12, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
When I try to do a long series of long exposure shots over a scheduled interval, the camera seems to crash and stop shooting. Right now I've been trying to shoot a set of 480 shots, each one a 30 second exposure, every 30 seconds. After about 100-200 shots, the series stops recording. There's plenty of room on the memory card. Any thoughts? I switched the image size from large to small, and the number of images before a failure increased (from 100 to about 200), but the series still didn't finish.
image quality is set to jpeg fine.
image quality is set to jpeg fine.
1 month ago
by
Phil K.
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Contact "Service and Support" in above main menu, they should be able to tell you...Jul 6, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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The limitation for Time Lapse is 999. Make sure you're using the EP-5A that is a Power Supply Connector that is required when using the AC adapter EH-5/EH-5a to power the camera.
D5100
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the NX2 software for video creation stinks, is there a good video editing software that will handle the video from a D5100
1 month ago
by
jake
Philadelphia
Location :
Philadelphia
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Adobe Premiere is what you need!Jun 15, 2012 by
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ZakariyyaP
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hiThe NX2 software for photos is amazing, one of the best editing softwares I have ever tried.
I dont think NX2 is even usable with video is it?
I am a mac person and iMovie that comes with mac is amazing for installed software,
and I know Final Cut Pro is professional quality editing software for video.
Hope this helps...
Jun 14, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
1 month ago
by
Anonymous
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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According to the "tech specs" it does not,Look in manual, if not there , then i would say it does not...
Jul 6, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
No, but you can take overlapping photos and stich them in post processing.
3 brackets at 1/3 to 1/2 each seems a bit limited for good HDR post processing. I'd like to either be able to shoot the 3 brackets further apart (1 EV) or more brackets, such as 5. Is there a way to program or automate this process with the D5100?
3 weeks, 1 day ago
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B
North Carolina, USA
Location :
North Carolina, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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If the camera only brackets 3 frames try bracketing 3 at 1 full EV and then do another at 1/2 EV, if you have on a tripod and nothing moves , you should get same focus and metering as the first 3 frames...hope this helps...
Jul 6, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
In the D5100 the HDR can be set to On or Off (see page #79 of user's manual), and the Exposure Bracketing the camera will vary exposure with each shot. The first shot will be taken at the value currently selected for the exposure compensation.
What kind of warranty comes with the camera? Bad idea to buy off eBay?
3 weeks ago
by
Anonymous
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Contact "Servive and Support" in above main menu...Is Ebay an authorized dealer for Nikon???
Jul 6, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
Two year warranty from Nikon. Make sure it is not a grey market camera, must be US version or no warranty(assuming you live in US)Has staff answer
D5100
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i am getting an error shutter release press again but nothing is happening when i press it again does not allow me to use camera
2 weeks, 3 days ago
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Anonymous
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Contact "Service and Support" in above main menu bar...Jul 6, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
Verify that the battery is fully charge and just release the shutter. If the error persists or appears frequently you will need to send your camera for service.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
I have a nikon d1500 and am was trying to shoot some pictures and I got an message with error press shutter release again I tried but the camera does not work even after turning off and removing the battery and pressing the shutter button. How do I get the camera to work again. Why am i getting this message it was working fine before?
2 weeks, 2 days ago
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Anonymous
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Contact "Service and Support" in above main menu bar...Jul 6, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
Verify that the battery is fully charge and just release the shutter. If the error persists or appears frequently you will need to send your camera for service.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
With a 64gb memory what is the record time maximum?
6 days ago
by
Joe
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Location :
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The maximum file size for a single movie is 4GB or the maximum movie length for a single movie is 20 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.Answer:
20 minutes1 week, 1 day ago
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Anonymous
Favorite Subject: Sports
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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19.7 oz.560 grams
camera body only...
found in "tech specs" in menu bar for this camera
Jul 12, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
Location :
Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than 10 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
approximately 19.7 oz or 560g3 days ago
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Ken
Billings, Mt, USA
Location :
Billings, Mt, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Wouldn't it be just a software tweak that can be written and then downloaded? It is a big disappointment to not have this feature and it is a disappointment with other D5100 owners that I have contacted to see if they knew where it was in the menu.Please see if something can be done to include such a simple yet valuable feature to the D5100.
Jul 15, 2012 by
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Ken
Billings, Mt, USA
Location :
Billings, Mt, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
Answer:
Only available in live view, press info button and then multi selector to see various view modes including grid mode.
What is the Buffer size for this camera? I know it says up to 4fps but for how many shots?
1 year, 3 months ago
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AndyMc143
Louisiana
Location :
Louisiana
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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That will depend on the model of your camera. The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. The approximate number of images that can be stored at current settings is shown in the exposure-count display in the viewfinder and control panel while the shutter-release button is pressed (see user's manual of your camera for buffer capacity).
Commander mode without additional equipment?
1 year, 3 months ago
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da1mink
Columbus, GA
Location :
Columbus, GA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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Unfortunately no, da1mink. You'll need and external SU-800 commander.
shouldn't it be able to record until the SDHC card is full?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
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On some cameras the maximum recording time for movies is 25 or 30 minutes. Even if the memory card has capacity to record for more than this period.
Is ISO 102,400 available for movie mode?
1 year, 3 months ago
by
Anonymous
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
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Please visit our website in order to see the specifications that currently are available for the D5100.http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
Does this camera have an internal focusing motor, so that it can autofocus with non AF-S lenses like the 85mm f/1.8D? which other Nikon cameras have internal focusing?
1 year, 3 months ago
by
GMan
Austin, TX
Location :
Austin, TX
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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Within Nikon's current lineup of dSLRs: the D90, D7000, D300, D300S, D700, D3S and D3X have internal focusing motors. The D3000, D3100, D5000 and D5100 do not.
What is the audio sampling frequency and bit depth when using an external microphone?
Also, is there an option for manual audio level control or manual level setting?
Thanks!
Also, is there an option for manual audio level control or manual level setting?
Thanks!
1 year, 3 months ago
by
jocke
Nikon Family: 21+ years
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When using the ME-1 External Microphone the frequency response is 70–16,000 Hz. There’s no manual control for this.
Does the D5100 have a Depth-of-Field preview button or does it have a button which can be programmed for Depth-of-Field preview?
Thanks.
Thanks.
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
1 answer
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No Depth-of-Field preview on the D5100.
D5100
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Will the D-5100 auto-focus my older 2.8-ED lenses that rely on the camera to drive their auto-focus capability?
What Nikon D-SLR cameras can I use to enable my older 2.8 ED lenses to auto focus as is done in my Nikon film cameras? I have 35-70 & 80-200 2.8 ED lenses purchased in 1997&1998 respectively.
1 year, 3 months ago
by
Lee
Washington, DC
Location :
Washington, DC
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than 10 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
1 answer
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There's no internal motor on the D5100 so it will only auto-focus with AF-S lenses, lenses that have built in motors.
IS THIS AN ENTRY LEVEL OR A MID LEVEL CAMERA?
1 year, 3 months ago
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JOLLYGREEN74I
CYPRESS, CA
Location :
CYPRESS, CA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
1 answer
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This is a entry level camera.1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
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The new D5100 will be available after 30 to 45 days. You may want to check with your local dealer or keep visiting our Nikon store.
D5100
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Aside from the full-time autofocus, will the D5100 also feature manual focus for video?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Marq
Philippines
Location :
Philippines
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Just getting started with photography
1 answer
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Set the lens motor to "M" for Manual focus.(Works on any DSLR Model)
1 year, 3 months ago
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Todd
NJ
1 answer
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Please visit our website in order to see the specifications that currently are available for the D5100.http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
1 year, 3 months ago
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Deena
Rosepine, LA
Location :
Rosepine, LA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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Please visit our website in order to see the specifications that currently are available for the D5100.http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
1 answer
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New products are usually available after 30 to 45 days from the release date. You may want to check with your local dealer or keep visiting our Nikon store.Has staff answer
D5100
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What is the release date here in the USA?? I hear they are already shipping to Canada.
1 year, 3 months ago
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Zane
Washington State
1 answer
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The D5100 was release last week in the USA and it’s usually available after 30 to 45 days. You may want to check with your local dealer for availability.Has staff answer
D5100
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Does the D5100 have manual exposure control during video mode operation?
1 year, 3 months ago
by
Francisco
Brazil
Location :
Brazil
Age: 55-65
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Professional photographer
1 answer
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Please visit our website to see the specifications that are curerntly available for the D5100.http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
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D5100
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i have a p100, i am thinking of buying a d5100, will the short coming of the p100 be overcome by the d5100 with a 300mm lense?
1 year, 3 months ago
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sam
arlington texas
Location :
arlington texas
Age: 45-54
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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The lens on the P100 the angle of view equivalent to that of 26-678mm lens in 35mm [135] format. If you’re using the D5100 with a 300mm lens still the P100 will give you more zoom range at 678mm. Also, the new P500 the angle of view equivalent to that of 22.5-810 mm lens in 35mm [135] format.
On my D70 I am able to hit the up arrow to scroll through different information, such as EXIF info, histogram, and highlights. I can't figure out how to do this on the D5100. What I am most interested in is the EXIF info so I can quickly see what speed/aperature/ISO the picture was taken at.
1 year, 2 months ago
by
Scott
Chicago, IL
Location :
Chicago, IL
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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First you need to select the information that you want to display while on playback mode. MENU > Playback Menu > Playback Display Options, once the options are selected, highlight Done and press OK. Once you have the photo in the screen if you go up or done you will be able to see the Photo Information (File Information, None, Overview, GPS data, Highlights, RGB histogram and Shooting data).