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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- 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
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very nice camera
More features than I imagined. My first slr digital camera and anticipate having some fun with it. I have an old Pentax slr which I used in the service. The D5100 is way beyond that!! Can't wait to get to know it better.
November 18, 2011
I have had a ton of issues with my video camera on my Nikon D5100. The pictures however are great and is why I will not buy another camera. THe camera is relatively easy to use and I have no complaints in that department. I just wish my videos would not have the loud auto focus sound when I am filimg and they played smooth in 720p.
November 15, 2011
Easy and great pics
I had a Nikon D7000 which is a great camera, but I have carpel tunnel in both hands and it was to heavy to handle ,so I went to the D 5100 . I love it. great pics ,easy to use . I use the camera a lot more than I did before. The only problem is that some of the buttons are misplaced , other that that it's a great camera.
November 3, 2011
Totally Love It, almost.
This camera is capable of taking excellent pictures and it has more bells & whistles than I could ever have imagined a camera could. The only problem is with the SD card slot. My first camera would only read the card about once out of 20 times. I tried several different ones and they were all on the ‘approved’ list. Thank goodness for Amazon’s return/exchange policy as I had a replacement in 3 days. The second camera has twice said “No SD card” when in fact there is one and it has already taken dozens of pictures on it, then for no apparent reason it can’t read it anymore. I just took it out and put it back in and it read it just fine both times and continued to take pictures without a problem. I just hope this does not get worse over time. The SD reader issue is why I gave this 4 stars, if I never had that problem, it would be 5 stars. So maybe there was just a few bad ones that were sent to Amazon and bad luck caused me to get two of them? Other than that, I find the camera easy to hold, controls are well laid out and for the most part logical and easy to get to the setting you want. Flash pictures turn out great, for a built in flash, this is very impressive. I owned a Canon A1 film camera for over 20 years, and that is my only other SLR to compare this one too. Just let me say, I miss nothing about the Canon, except maybe the cool Olympic 1980 Camera strap that came with it. I bought a Tamron AF 70-300mm lens for the 5100 and it works very well with this body. Finally got a spare battery (from Nikon online store), so I am good to go. Hopefully this camera will last me 20 years too, or at least until there is something extraordinarily different out there at this price range. Nice job Nikon, just get a better quality SD card reader built in and this model will be perfect.
November 1, 2011
Nice body, babe...
Call me silly, but I've kept my D5000, and then bought the D5100 (body only) based upon small, but important (to me) improvements. At the same time I added some spice to the brew: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX. I've been using this configuration for the past few days, shooting in all kinds of conditions, focusing (pun intended) on low level light opportunities. It works, and it works well. What with dabbling in David Busch's Nikon D5100 Guide to Digital SLR Photography, the D5100 looks like a keeper.
Here's my preliminary likes: front and back IR ports for my remote, video at 1080p (with real time focusing now!), and the body's size format.
Some neutrals: the Menu button placement a bit different, and getting used to the Live lever vs the button on the D5000. The video is good using indoor available light, and my cats cooperated too.
Tending towards dislikes: the diopter is small, and hard to turn with smooth precision, in fact I'm wondering if this is a real problem or not; combined with the LCD non-click "stick" when opening; and the battery door a bit off on the alignment, are - combined - real issues for me. I'm going to a brick store and seeing if the floor models have the same nuances that I am experiencing.
That said, the price was right, and at my level of skill, more than adequate for my needs. I have big hands, and the overall design is okay, good in fact. As my experience grows, I expect my photographic presentations to improve.
October 25, 2011
Captures Beautifully
As a new Nikon user, I found the camera rather difficult to navigate. Although, it's well worth it to spend the time getting to know your Nikon for it captures the colors and depth of landscapes remarkably. I am so glad I bought this camera...I'm still getting used to it, but having a blast roaming around the area capturing the beauty in nature.
October 10, 2011
First and foremost I'm a novice photographer and I decided to get the Nikon 5100 because I wanted a camera to last me a long time until I get better at photography. I've had the camera for two weeks and since then I've been in love with my camera. I would recommend the camera to anyone.
October 1, 2011
Pretty nice camera and lenses
I've moved from a Canon 40D, with a 17-85mm lens and 580EX II external flash to the D5100, with 2 lenses (a 15-55mm and 55-300mm). Overall, I like the camera and I think it will be perfect for my 15 year old daughter (who's now on the Yearbook staff at her high school). She has much smaller hands and has a harder time holding the heavier and larger 40D. I'm still going through a steep learning curve on the D5100's menus and setup modes, etc., but overall, like I said, I think it will be perfect for what we need right now. I could see moving up to the D7000 sometime in the future.
September 27, 2011
this close to being great
Pretty impressive. This is my first Nikon camera, and to be honest it was not my first choice. I do own several other Nikon products and after reading a ton of reviews decided to try it out. Excellent sums it up. This camera has been used every day for the last three months and has performed great. Auto focus is much quicker than anticipated and overall image quality far exceeds expectations. Great Job Nikon now all you need is a zoom lense that doesn't require a second morgage
September 19, 2011
I really like taking pictures with my new camera.
Color is great, but the battery door needs improvement.
September 12, 2011
Great glass and perfect for someone new to photography. Great to have one lens that encompasses a large range of focal length. It makes it great for on the go and not having to swap lenses all day.
September 7, 2011
Quality
It may be too soon for me to review this camera, but so far it appears to have near the same quality and well thought out placement of controls as my old F.
The clear feeling of a single piece of equipment when the lens is attached to the body comes back. The ballance of the camera and lens in hand when shooting is also pleasant. It is lighter than the old F and I am hoping it is as stable at slow shutter speeds also. I relied on hand held shooting most of the time in the past and I hope to continue that practice with the 5100.
The moveable attached screen is very helpful and a feature that is amazing in quality and the ability to protect it against the camera is very thoughtfull.
Overall it is better than I imagined by just looking at it and reading the specs. It is quality NIKON.
September 6, 2011
Lovin' it so far
I'm a total newbie to photography. I've spent years taking snapshots but this is my first "big girl" camera. I got tired of always missing the shot because of the shutter lag with a point & shot digital. I have a lot of learning to do but the Nikon School DVD & a lot of internet exploration are proving helpful. I've managed a few shots in the 2 weeks I've had the camera that have completely blown me away so there is hope! Not having too much trouble with general navigation of the menus or adjusting the settings, mostly user error due to my own impatience! With time I think my D5100 & I are going to become good friends.
August 30, 2011
love my nikon but it needs better menu advice
I am still learning but I need better menu advice apart from having to get professional tuition.
August 23, 2011
Excellent for Price
Have used Nikon products for years (FTN, N2020, Coolpix 995). Use for work to document construction progress/issues, and for pleasure to document family moments and nature stuff. Wanted something could use as point/shoot, but that had capability to adjust for difficult lighting and composition/content issues. Have had for only little over week, so am still learning. So far, love the camera and its extended capabilities. Same excellent Nikkor optics as expected, but nice to have the various PASM options for the frequent "special" situations--when learn how and where to use, expect much improved results over previous cameras; in most cases, the Auto settings work fine, even with unique lighting conditions. Have played a little with the Scenes and Effects options, which seem to have lots of potential. Experimenting with image size and quality, and currently saving in NEF+JPEG format so can try post-processing--have never used RAW before. The monitor is nice in its flexibilty and usability--still usually use viewfinder, and smudge the monitor screen (have protector on way), so when shooting in Auto modes, just keep turned in for now--love the LiveView feature though, and have been experimenting with the movie feature. All-in-all, a GREAT camera to fill in the gap between point/shoot and the professional line--when fitted with quality Nikon optics, best in market.
August 22, 2011
Good but be better.
Photos taken in fully auto and programmed mode. I am not a photographer nor am I an expert but can you see the difference between the photos. The fully Auto photo should be like the Programmed Mode. There is a real difference taking photos of landscape. What are your suggestions?
August 10, 2011
So far, so good (actually, VERY good)
I might be tempted to rate the D5100 excellent, but I'd like to reserve judgment until I've had it for longer than the three weeks it's been since my purchase.
You don't buy a camera like this for its "point-and-shoot" capabilities, but I'd have to add a big HOWEVER to that statement. If you use it in one of its "scene" modes or on fully automatic, you'll get some of the best photos you've ever taken without challenging your brain cells one iota.
The printed instruction manual gives a quick overview of its features, but it's the CD that fully explores them. If you haven't used a modern, full-featured digital camera in the past few years, the printed manual already has enough in it to keep you learning about the camera for a good long time. And then there are even more features to learn about on the CD.
I am very pleased with the photos I've taken these past three weeks, but that said, I delete a good half of them for reasons of bad focus or less-than-ideal exposure. There's a lot to learn about the idiosyncrasies of automatic focusing and exposure, and how to achieve the results you want more often than not. Admittedly, I am on the front end of the learning curve.
It will take another month or two before I can give the D5100 a definitive "very good" or "excellent" rating -- but it certainly wouldn't be anything less. I am very pleased with its long list of features and I have certainly never taken pictures with such extraordinary image quality -- when they turn out as I had intended, that is!
August 7, 2011
Great Camera to learn with.
I bought the Nikon D5100 after much debate between the it and the Canon Rebel T3i series. I read dozens of reviews and watch many videos showing comparisons. I'm quite satisfied overall with the camera. I've never owned a DSLR, just typical PnS. I purchase primarily for Astrophotography, to hook to my Meade ETX-90AT telescope using a #64 T Adapter. It works reasonably well for this purpose, I would say the camera is fairly matched for the telescope really. I've taken a bit over 5000 photos with it in the month I've owned it. From Formula Drift pro competitions, to hiking, to sunset/sunrises, beaches, wild life, and friends and family. It is excellent for taking photos. However I would caution on purchasing it for the 1080p video recording, and this could be due to the memory card, which is a 32GB class 10 card. some of my footage came out blocky, almost corrupted looking. I'll have to test more to detmine the problem, but thought I should mention it. On the camera it looks fine, not so much when played on multiple computers (tried several codecs, and players, including quicktime.) The camera allows to you use it like a point n shoot, but also lets you completly customize it in manual mode. Manually setting the F Stop, the shutter speed, ISO, and aperture. Also, it says it doesn't have a digital zoom in reviews, but it does, you just can't take photos while using it. For a new to intermediate users this is a great choice! It has the same CMOS sensor as the D7000, so your photos will look excellent! It also has a bunch of neat/fun features like selective color, but you can do many of those functions with a computer after you shot your photos too, but this saves that step. Still very nice to have.
August 5, 2011
Love the colors, broke right away, fixed on warran
I switched from by beloved Canon 40D when that one finally bit the dust. I have been very impressed with how simple it is to get the look and colors I used to fight my 40D for. I miss all the quick access buttons, but such is life. I've also been very impressed at how often it nails fill flash- I often use it now on sunny days. The effect can be used subtly, which I love. Also, the D-lighting does an impressive job of compressing the image's tone range, so that shadows or highlights don't have to dominate in widely lit scenes. My 40D was starkly inferior in this regard.
Unfortunately, after 3 weeks the camera stopped detecting it's lens. Nikon has been very accommodating, and is currently fixing it free of charge. However, it is a bother to be without my camera for half the summer.
July 26, 2011
Nice features
The picture is clear and the effects are easy to use, once you figure out how...
July 12, 2011
Overall Nice Camera
Have only had this a week so really can't say if it's going to meet the hype of it's advertizing, but it certainly takes very clear pictures, i was even able to see eyelashes on a peregrine falcon i shot at the weekend (with my camera of course). I am out in the evenings trying to find the right manual settings for night sky pictures, bit bummed about the 30 second max time without setting bulb or interval timing. would like to see some longer options on the next upgrade.
This has more features than my 3100 but the 3100 had a few features this doesn't seem to have (in the guide menu) and i'd like to see both incorporated in a newer model. Overall, this camera takes some very sharp shots. will remain to be seen if it meets the expectations i have of it.
July 12, 2011
Great camera
Great camera for those ready to step up from a point and shoot and ready to be a serous hobbyist. It takes excellent photographs and offers a lot of features that help a hobbyist take creative shots with minimal setup. I wish there are more memory buttons to lock in certain settings, such as HDR, for example. The camera is also relatively light, so it is excellent for taking it along a trip.
July 8, 2011
I bought for photos and I like it.
The 5100 dose everything great and then some. It has every feature. Even with Nikons cheaper lenses I have good photos. Photos that I am not ashamed to show to anyone.
June 30, 2011
Love it.. Love it, Love it!!!
I am no expert at the Digital SLR photography, but recently upgraded from the D3000 to the D5100 and am totally satisfied with the switch. My most favorites features on the 5100 is the LCD View finder, Photo Effects and the 1080p HD-Video options.
The only con i have is the High Price.. other than that, its a great camera
June 28, 2011
Could be great ... but
Has superb features -- especially movable monitor. Don't know how much autofocus motor would add to weight and price, but that would make it a much more valuable camera -- for me and many "Old Pros" who miss the ability to remove the prism on the old Fs for shooting ground-level or "Hail Marys."
June 23, 2011
2 more features needed to make it 5 stars!
If the D5100 had an internal eyepiece shutter with external control lever (like my 28 year old FA) and 1/500 sync speed (like 5 year old D40) I would have given it 5-stars!
June 7, 2011
Nice Pictures but a few glaring flaws....
I recently purchased this camera and have been using it a few days. Picture quality is great- even at high ISO settings there is minimal noise. The AF works great, even in low light conditions it was hard to trip it up. Really have no complaints about the performance of the camera.
Now for the bad- The camera does not have a built in auto-focus motor, which means AF will only work with AF-S lenses (which have build in AF motors), which means AF will not work with roughly half of Nikkor lenses. The other feature missing is an external ISO button. In order to change the ISO setting you need to turn on the LCD screen, hit another button to access settings, switch to ISO setting, Then set it. Way to many steps- especially since ISO performance is one of the main selling points of this camera.
May 23, 2011
This product has a execellent picture quality
This camera features great quality and can give some outstanding shots with the 18 55 vr kit lens.
The controls are well distributed and evenly spaced without any confusion. Though some things appear a little tough in beginning but gets used up as we progress. HDR is also very good. Best features miniature effect and selective color.
Awesome hd quality video recording but lacks full manual control in recording mode.
Awesome camera to have in life.
May 11, 2011
its a great camera. the only downside is nef files don't work on cs3. you have to upgrade to cs5 and install the new camera raw.. all in all the programs and stuff it has are great.
May 10, 2011
It is a great camera for everyday uses.
Great camera for families. I use it for taking pictures o my family and it works great!
May 10, 2011
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All11 months ago
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I just went thru this eval for my purpose and scoured the Internet for comparison info. I would boil it down to these high level points: The D5100 has slightly better image quality and low light performance. The T3i has a bit better user interface (easier to get at common functions) and more control over video shooting. There are other differences, but these were the most significant ones in my opinion. There both great cameras.Apr 19, 2012 by
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Anonymous
Houston, TX, USA
Location :
Houston, TX, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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What I find to be the biggest edge is how low the hi ISO noise is, + you have twice as much ISO capability (25,600 instead of 12,800).Feb 1, 2012 by
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Anonymous
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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other than the superior colour it offers and cheaper nikkor lenses. there is nothing else more to offer than the canon t3i. this cam is so crippled. amatuer enthusiast, do not get this cam! or you will end up buying a higher end in no timeOct 26, 2011 by
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Dave
Singapore
Location :
Singapore
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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canon t3 betterD5100 IN VIDEO:
There is not control for iso or shutter!!! all auto camera decides iso 6000 in dark and you cant do anything to change iso in video
Sep 17, 2011 by
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amir
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Professional photographer
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Go into the cloud, the Internet, find and read the comparisons of the two cameras by camera experts. You will find that each has certain outstanding features that are different. Then go to the product reviews by users at the two companies' web pages and read the experiences people have had with their purchases, especially with the lenses that come with the camera.Sep 8, 2011 by
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Vedauwoo
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Location :
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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It's not easy to details about two camera. However Nikon D5100 have a better ergonomic, menu interface, feature, metering is more accurate and D5100 have a lot of better in image quality.Answer:
Because its a Nikon.8 months ago
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Anonymous
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No lens will not auto focus, D5100 lacks internal lens motorAnswer:
Will not auto focus.Answer:
It will NOT auto-focus on a D5100.Answer:
If it doesn't say "AF-S" at the beginning of the name, it's not going to autofocus.Oct 18, 2011 by
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Conelight
Indianapolis
Location :
Indianapolis
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Apart from autofocus, yes.Has staff answer
D5100
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Does the camera have manual exposure and manual aperture control during recording mode??
1 year, 3 months ago
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Ab160295
Mauritius
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While Nikon does not issue a firmware to provide this and raise the D5100 shoulder to shoulder to its competitors, during video mode you can only adjust exposure compensation in A and S modes.
Jun 5, 2011 by
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Anonymous
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Not. There is not control for iso or shutter. You can only control the aperture, but it is not too easy. I have this camera and I hope a firmware soon.May 7, 2011 by
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Anonymous
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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NO!! it don`t have a manual mode for video, you can set the aperture, but the shutter will override your shutter speed value.this is verry bad because youe videos looks like amateur vids !!
hope nikon wake up and fix that!!!
i buy my d5100 three days ago :(
Apr 29, 2011 by
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Sholugo
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than 10 years
Role: Professional photographer
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Yes. The settings have to be adjust before taking a picture or recording a video.
My friend is considering the D5100 and I was under the impression that any G type lens would work, but not all G lenses are AF-S and not all AF-S lenses are G type. The Nikon spec page for the D5100 has been changed sometime in the past month or two to say just AF-S. I recall it saying any AF-S, G, or AF-I lens was ok? I know a popular review out there that claims it HAS to be a G lens, but I don't believe this would be true....
11 months ago
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J
PA
Location :
PA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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If anyone else is following this, I have gotten the correct answer.The D5100 CAN auto focus with both AF-S lenses AND AF-I lenses.
It will auto focus with an AF-S lens that is not a G lens.
It will not auto focus with a G lens that is not also AF-S, despite what a popular review reports.
Therefore, there is no NIkon fisheye that will auto focus with the D5100.
Jul 19, 2011 by
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J
PA
Location :
PA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
Answer:
All Nikon lenses will fit and work on the D5100, however, only AF-S lenses will autofocus on it, all the others will be manual focus.Answer:
I believe the first answer is incorrect. I am pretty sure that the D5100 will auto focus just fine with AF-I, so the lens does not have to be an AF-S. Now I don't know why anyone would buy a D5100 that has an AF-I lens around, but that is not really the point. I also know this area on the NIkon spec page for the D5100 has been changed recently. So if we forget about the AF-I issue for now, will the D5100 auto focus with an AF-S lens that is not a G type? My guess is yes. And will the D5100 auto focus with a G type lens that is not AF-S like one of the major reviews suggests? My guess is no, and if that correct--then there is not a Nikon fisheye lens that will auto focus with the D5100.Jul 18, 2011 by
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J
PA
Location :
PA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
Answer:
All lenses will work on the D5100 but only the AF-S type will autofocus on it.
After attaching my D5100 with a USB cable to my computer, I accidentally deleted all the photos instead of just one. Is there a way to recover these photos?
11 months ago
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Lee
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
4 Answers
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Download Recuva. It's a really powerful tool to recover any media you've deleted from removible units.Apr 16, 2012 by
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ChechiA
Ica, Peru
Location :
Ica, Peru
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
Answer:
you can find software that recovers information from hard drives or other memory device (do a search on the internet). just don't write anything else on that card until you get the software!Aug 3, 2011 by
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LaurentiuV
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when downloading photos to your computer creates a backup file whenever a USB memoryAnswer:
Please get in contact with the manufacture of the memory card so they can recommend a recovery data software.
D5100
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Why are the photos taken on auto much better quality than the ones taken on manual with the same settings?
I've always hated using auto on my cameras but I feel like i have to with the d5100 because the pictures taken on auto have better quality than the ones taken on manual and I dont know how to fix it.
8 months ago
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Anonymous
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I was reading an article that said one cause of pixelated photos is an ISO setting that is too high. Check your ISO setting and play around with it. I can usually shoot good clear pictures with my ISO around 400-600 in low light. This will require a slower shutter speed or larger apeture. But I would definately play around with the ISO.Dec 13, 2011 by
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Anonymous
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dont rely on LCD screen on your camera,,.try to put it to computer,the ''real'' picture will revealed!Answer:
i know i have to set everything on manual. ive always shot on manual with my d80. by quality i mean the ones taken on manual are pix-elated while the ones taken on auto are perfectly sharp and clear. i never had this problem with my d80Nov 8, 2011 by
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Anonymous
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Because you have to set everything on manual. What do you mean by quality? You should try and shoot RAW or at least Jpeg fine. Read up on Aperture, Shutter speed, Iso, And white balance to get your feet wet
Hi, I'm new to DSLRs.
How does the D5100's HDR mode work? I see it under "Menu -> Shooting Menu -> HDR" but it's always disabled no matter what settings I seem to configure on the D5100. What presets must I use to enable HDR?
I realize HDR through software is going to be better than the D5100's auto-HDR, nevertheless I just want to see how the D5100's HDR is.
Thanks!
How does the D5100's HDR mode work? I see it under "Menu -> Shooting Menu -> HDR" but it's always disabled no matter what settings I seem to configure on the D5100. What presets must I use to enable HDR?
I realize HDR through software is going to be better than the D5100's auto-HDR, nevertheless I just want to see how the D5100's HDR is.
Thanks!
1 year, 2 months ago
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Mike
Chico, CA
Location :
Chico, CA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
4 Answers
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RTM. You can't have the camera set to RAW, So JPEG only, and M,A,S,P modes.Jan 24, 2012 by
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xj0hnx
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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HDR will only work in the M(anual), A(perature priority), S(hutter priority) or P(rogram) mode.Jan 3, 2012 by
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RomaBoy
San Diego, CA
Location :
San Diego, CA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
Answer:
Look for bracketing in the user guide, i dnt know if its there o not in d5100Apr 22, 2011 by
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HussainJ
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on the d5ooo you put it into live view, then hit the ok button
My options are:
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
Among the above two which one would be better and why?
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
Among the above two which one would be better and why?
1 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
India
Location :
India
Age: 25-34
3 Answers
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I use the 18-200mm. I like it, but it does not have a Macro setting. If I had known that, I would have looked for a different lens.Jan 3, 2012 by
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RomaBoy
San Diego, CA, USA
Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
Answer:
My lens are AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm 1:35-5.6G may be the 18-200mm will be better.......
Jun 24, 2011 by
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mariana
Brasil
Location :
Brasil
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Professional photographer
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Technically they are the same as in I doubt very much whether you would notice a difference in iq between them, the only thing that will mater to some is that the AF-s version will auto focus on the D5100.
No manual exposure in video mode??
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vkanaparthy
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I just figure it out just now set on P or A or S then while youre doing video press the +/- then the rolling button.Aug 10, 2011 by
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Anonymous
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Way too generic.What Camera, lens, and settings are you using. i.e. 1080p/24, etc.
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Hi, If you not use external meter manual exposure is not necessary. But if you want to control exposure you can use AE-L and exposure compensation. (AE-L on hold)10 months ago
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jetski
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Flip the LCD around so that it faces inward.Jan 16, 2012 by
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Anonymous
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Though you could probably purchase a generic plastic LCD film protector (Like a flexible version of what you would use on the iphone or ipod). Just goes on like a sticker. Doesn't protect from breakage, but scratches are handled well.Answer:
No, D5100 don't have LCD cover.
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Nikon D5100 Review
by Lori GruninApril 2011
CNET's Lori Grunin posted her review of the Nikon D5100 D-SLR, rating the camera 3.5 out of 5 stars. Grunin was impressed by the ergonomic layout of the camera's buttons, particularly the video record button. She noted that shooting with the camera "feels fast and fluid." Grunin said, "The Nikon D5100 delivers a solid combination of image quality, performance, features and design."
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Gear Patrol's 20 Best Travel Gadgets
Gear Patrol's Eric Yang included the Nikon D5100 D-SLR in their list of 20 Best Travel Gadgets. Yang noted that the editors have grown fond of the D5100 because of its combination of portability and robustness among other features. He explained that the winning products, "earned our stamp of approval for a combination of price, approachability, and something we like to call the U-factor: U for everyday Usability."
April 2011
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Nikon D5100 Review
by Barnaby Britton with Richard Butler and Andy WestlakeApril 2011
DP Review's Barnaby Britton posted his review of the Nikon D5100 D-SLR. Britton liked the effects mode, as well as the resolution and noise performance of the camera when shooting stills and HD video. He said, "The D5100 is without doubt one of the most compelling products in its class, and offers an excellent mixture of straightforward handling, a well-targeted feature set, and excellent video and still image quality." He added: "Effective and easy-to-use features make the D5100 ideal for everyday photography/videography." The D5100 received a dpreview.com Silver Award, which represents a camera recommended by the website.
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Nikon D5100 Review
by Kevin WongApril 2011
Engadget posted Kevin Wong's review of the Nikon D5100 D-SLR on its website, saying, "...The D5100 can certainly shoot along with the bog boys of consumer cameras." Wong was impressed with the resolution of the camera, its still and HD video capabilities, articulated LCD design and in-camera effects. He concluded by saying, "The D5100 is a winner in our books..."
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Nikon D5100 Review
by Phil RyanMay 2011
Pop Photo's Phil Ryan posted his review of the D5100 D-SLR camera, touting the high overall image quality and full HD video capture. He reminisced: "Nikon kickstarted a revolution in the photography world when it included video recording in the D90..." He explained that the D5100 finesses the combination of still and HD video even further. Ryan said, "After running the D5100 through the Popular Photography Test Lab, we can say that the camera's images look great. In fact, the D5100 earned an Extremely High rating in overall image quality. He also noted that the camera offers "great full-HD video."
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Nikon D5100 D-SLR Review
by TJ DoneganJune 2011
TJ Donegan posted a review of the Nikon D5100 D-SLR to the Digital Camera Info website, touting the camera as “arguably the best sub-$1,000 D-SLR we have tested yet.” Donegan was impressed with the camera’s still image color accuracy, as well as its combination of manual controls, creative modes, and ergonomic design. Donegan also said, “… the D5100 feels well-built,” adding, “The camera has a fair amount of heft, offering good stability without feeling overly weighty.”
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Nikon D5100 D-SLR Review
by Theano NikitasJune 2011
Macworld/PCWorld’s Theano Nikitas posted her review of the Nikon D5100 D-SLR, awarding it four out of five stars. Nikitas was impressed with the excellent still images produced by the camera as well as the HD video quality. “The D5100 delivers an excellent feature set and image quality that rivals or exceeds the competition,” she said. Other features that were noted by Nikitas included the excellent low light/high ISO performance, beautiful 3-inch, high resolution articulated LCD, and new special effects.
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Nikon D5100 D-SLR Review
by Mark HolderSeptember 2011
Mark Holder posted his review of the Nikon D5100 D-SLR on the Videomaker magazine website. He began by stating, “The Nikon D5100 DSLR camera is jam-packed with some very nice features, great in-camera effects and produces gorgeous images to boot. It definitely packs plenty of punch and the average consumer or enthusiast will surely be left pleasantly pleased.” Holder was impressed by the overall design of the camera, the quality of audio capable from the built-in microphone and inclusion of an external mic port.
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Nikon D5100 Review
by Shawn BarnettJuly 2011
Shawn Barnett posted his review of the Nikon D5100 D-SLR on the Imaging Resource website, touting it as an easy choice for a “Dave’s Pick.” He said, “[the D5100] offers an approachable design that couples a great feature set with excellent image quality.” He found the camera easy and fun to use, with its still and Full HD video capabilities and variety of built-in effects, especially the integrated HDR mode. Regarding the HD video, Barnett noted: “Capturing movies with the Nikon D5100 is almost as simple as you could make it.”
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Nikon D5100 Review
by Eric ReaganJuly 2011
Eric Reagan posted his review of the Nikon D5100 D-SLR on Photography Bay, praising a number of the camera’s features including its low light performance and fast auto-focus, as well as its overall design and feature set. “It’s an easy-to-carry and easy-to-use entry-level D-SLR,” Reagan said. “The D5100 shines among the entry-level D-SLR ranks,” he added.
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Nikon D5100 Review
by David ElrichAugust 2011
David Elrich posted his review of the Nikon D5100 D-SLR on the Digital Trends website, calling the camera a Digital Trends Editors’ Choice. Elrich was impressed with the accurate colors the camera produced, as well as its high ISO range. He explained that the camera is meant to be used out of its auto setting, stating: “Once you get the hang of the controls, this camera was meant for exploration—no matter if it’s exposure compensation, white balance, ISO and lots more.” Elrich added, “[The Nikon D5100] takes solid photos and videos, offering the response shutterbugs demand as they move from point-and-shoots to 'real' cameras."
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Camera of the Year
The Digitalcamerainfo.com staff announced that the Nikon D5100 D-SLR has been named Camera of the Year. Out of the dozens of cameras tested, the website's staff chooses the very best the industry has to offer. According to the website, "The D5100 blew us away by getting the simple things right." Touted features included the D5100's "phenomenal color accuracy, expanded dynamic range, and above-average performance in nearly every category." The D5100 also received honors as the Best Budget DSLR.November 2011
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IF Product Design Award 2012
The Nikon D5100 D-SLR has been honored with the iF Product Design Award 2012 from the International Forum Design GmbH of Hanover, Germany. The iF design awards have been awarded since 1953; to products exhibiting superior design. In selecting recipients, product aspects including quality of design, functionality, degree of innovation, simplicity of operation and environmental impact are considered for the product design award. Features to note include the D5100's ease of use and high quality still images and Full HD video.November 2011
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PCMag.com Best of the Year 2011 Gold Winner
The Nikon D5100 D-SLR has been awarded the honors of PCMag.com's Best of the Year 2011 Gold Winner in the D-SLR category. Each year PCMag.com reviews thousands of devices and only the best of the best make it to the Best of the Year. PCMag.com's editors said, "Nikon's D5100 was our favorite D-SLR of the year." The editors noted such features as the camera's 16-megapixel resolution, articulating LCD, high ISO capabilities and its ability to autofocus while recording Full HD movies as reasons why the D5100 was deserving of the honors. The editors also explained that the camera's image quality, optical finder and NIKKOR optics "make it an excellent value."November 2011
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Nikon D5100 Review
by Kevin Pereira and Candace BaileyDecember 2011
Kevin Pereira and Candace Bailey reviewed the D5100 D-SLR for G4 TV's Attack of the Show. The reviewers found the D5100 to be ergonomically designed, with excellent noise reduction, and a very quiet AF, sharp images with vivid colors. Pereira and Bailey gave the D5100 a 5 out of 5 rating, noting that the camera offers incredible value.
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Nikon D5100 Review
by Jack NeubartFebruary 2012
Shutterbug magazine posted Jack Neubart's review of the D5100 D-SLR on its website. Overall, Neubart was impressed with the camera. He noted that Live View and camcorder users will "love the camera's vari-angle monitor." He also found that continued use of the LCD did not cause a battery drain. Neubart liked some of the camera's Effects modes, including Color Sketch and Selective Color. He found the Auto White Balance to work very well, "AWB ably handled a variety of lighting situations, especially mixed lighting, and proved to be my go-to white balance setting." He was also impressed with the quality of the kit lens that came with the camera. "In the end, the D5100 and 18-55mm VR combo very nicely handled practically anything I threw at it," he added.
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2012 TIPA Best D-SLR Entry Level Award
The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) awarded the Nikon D5100 with the 2012 TIPA Best D-SLR Entry Level Award. The camera was chosen due to its image quality, high ISO, Vari-Angle LCD, and convenient placement of photographer controlled settings. TIPA awards are given to the best imaging products; selected by the editors of member camera and imaging magazines from around the globe.April 2012
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