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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- DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
- BF-1B Body Cap
- BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
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My D5100
I've been using Nikons for the last 30 years or so and have always admired the quality in workmanship of all my cameras. My primary unit for last 5+ years was my D50. For me it was the best thing since the so called "sliced bread". This last Christmas, my wife surprised me with a D5100. Love it!!! Same ease of use,same great quality, same good customer and tech help. The video is a plus. I'm not sure how often I will use it(I have dedicated cam unit) but it's nice to have if I need it. Super plus is that most of my lenses will still work on new camera....
January 27, 2012
The best value for money!
I bought this camera in USA a month ago, and I am very satisfied with it. I bought it with de 18-55mm zoom lens kit, and bought the 55-200mm zoom lens in a promotion for only $50,00. I also bought the 35mm prime DX 1.8G lens.
It is very responsive, and the image quality is fantastic. If you are in doubt about D7000, I can tell you that buy D7000 only if you really need the more robust specs of it and know why you are paying more for it. Otherwise, go with D5100. You will not regret it.
January 23, 2012
Awesome Camera
The Nikon d5100 is an excellent camera. I upgraded from a point and shoot and never looked back. The d5100 is easy to use and captures stunning images. It is a great camera and is worth every dollar.
January 22, 2012
Excellent Camera!
I have this Camera for more than half year, and have taken more than thausand of picture with the camera. With Nikkor lens (18-55mm and 55-300mm), the camera take very high quality pictures. I have used it to take photo of high speed car racing, and also firework. The picture quality is real excellent.
Another impressed function is HD video record with precise auto focus.
January 22, 2012
AMAZING
This is a great SLR! the images are sharp and clear with great effects! I recommend this camera if you are just learning the skills of photography as it is real easy to use and comes with a dvd on how to use all the technical stuff. I am a student taking art as a subject at the moment and it is very useful! happy shooting:)
January 21, 2012
Worth the jump
I had a D50 which worked great for me, but before a recent vacation trip I wanted a camera with more resolution and capabilities. Being a Nikon diehard i bought the D5100 and have never been happier. The pictures are sharp, crisp and of course the camera used my lenses I had from my D50. an easy upgrade. On thing I did not count on using much was the 1080p video feature. But it has been a very good feature. Unfortunately I loved the D5100 so much I bought a D7000 for pictures and I take my D5100 as my backup and for video on picture shoots now.
January 18, 2012
Great Camera
If you are a pro, buy a pro camera. If you are serious hobbyist, this camera is perfect, especially if you don't want to shell out the extra coin for the D7000 (which would be my next choice). The D5100 is more camera than most will ever need. Happy shooting!
January 18, 2012
Great DSLR...!
Its a Great SLR .. Pic clarity are great. Its has got great Function. You might feel it bit heavy initially till the time you get used it as most of us are used to pocket cameras. If you are a Photo graphy lovers then you should opt for one.
Its a great piece for starters as well as it pops us the functionality of each and every option
January 17, 2012
Slow learner, learned quickly
Watch the DVD that comes with the camera at least 3 times over a couple of days. It taught me a bunch about some of the commonly used settings. With that in mind I went out and used the camera with relative ease. The technical part of the camera can get overwhelming if you don't read the booklet or watch the DVD. Now all I have to do is learn the artistic side of the equation and I've got it made.
January 16, 2012
Awesome Camera.
I had studied about the Nikon D5100 camera and had compared it to the Canon DSLR cameras and the Fuji mirrorless cameras and I am so glad that I choose this camera over them. The features that this camera supports are perfect and are just what I am looking for. It is as if this camera is teaching me how to take good pictures. I brought this camera for nature photography, especially for birding, and the pictures that I have taken are beyond what I thought I was capable of. The ability to take clear and close up pictures of lichens using my micro lens is amazing. The pictures of birds that I have taken with my 300mm zoom lens just astounds me. I just wished I brought the camera sooner. In my opinion, this camera is as good as many of the more expensive semi-professional cameras that I have seen. The joy that I am getting out of this camera is well worth the expense! Thank you Nikon.
January 13, 2012
Moved up!!
When I was younger I had a nikkormat and loved it, that was the old days got tired of the smaller cameras and decided to move on up. Now I own a Nikon D5100 and so far the couple of shots I took I'm impressed. I think given the time frame I made a wise choice. Thank Nikon for being there....
January 11, 2012
New tricks for old dogs!
After 40 years with Nikon film cameras, I took the plunge! While I still haven't begun to touch the potential of this camera, I have used it enough to know that I made a big mistake in not going digital sooner. The manual leaves a little to be desired, but the hardware is beyond superb! The lenses all work wonderfully -I just wish I could remember to turn on VR! (I was scared by the statement that if you turn the camera off with VR enabled, the lens could "rattle" . I'm learning how to manipulate photos post-shooting, just the way I used to manipulate in the darkroom. Lovely product!
January 11, 2012
Great Value
The D5100 is light enough to take everywhere but still powerful. I like the compactness and the scene selections on the camera
January 11, 2012
Fantastic features. Lightweight camera.
I love this camera. It takes great shots and the special effects are wonderful. I am having so much fun. I recieved it as a gift about three weeks ago and I have taken approximately 900 photos.
January 10, 2012
D5100
I got this digital SLR camera for christmas and it's great! It is so easy to use and the quality of images is just amazing. It is great for professional and amateur use from the wide range of settings.
January 10, 2012
Great Camera
This is my first DSLR, and my first Nikon! I have been an amateur photographer for years, and have owned Canon and Minolta SLR cameras. That being said, I know just enough to get some really good shots, but many more that weren't so good. Now that I'm older and have a little more time to learn the art of photography, and after doing tons of reading and research, I decided on the D5100. I wanted a good mid-range DSLR with a lot of functionality, and the D5100 seemed to fit the bill. After owning this camera for just about a month, and still learning all the features it has to offer, I'm totally impressed and amazed with it !!. Had issues with it reading SDHC cards at first, after installing the the upgrade, everything is working flawlessly!. Can't wait for Spring to really give this bad boy a workout!!!
January 4, 2012
Mmmmmmm
Easy to use, amazing shots anywhere. i love this camera
January 2, 2012
Amazing Camera
I am new to photography and I wanted a easy to use and good camera and I got both of these with this camera and I love it. I especially love the effects this camera can do. It's so easy to switch modes on this camera. I absolutely adore this camera.
December 31, 2011
awesome
got it for xmas and have already taken a bunch of photos with it on my vacation
December 27, 2011
Awesome Camera! Great Buy and worth the money!
This camera was definitely worth the price. It has a learning curve to it but takes great photos on Auto while you are learning how to take photos on manual and use all the settings. It will last a lifetime and does absolutely everything I will want it to do. No cons, just pros! I am constantly taking photos and am just moving into do the DSLR world.
December 22, 2011
Fantastic camera, interesting new features
I purchased this camera as a back-up camera. I shoot wedding photography, and typically used my Nikon D-60, and wanted an extra camera just in case something were to happen to my D60. The fact that it took AF lenses like my D60 was fantastic, I didn't have to buy any new lenses or sell any of my old ones which I had become accustomed to. The extra features on this camera are superb, without taking away from the natural essence of the photo. I have so far only used this camera for nature shots, and absolutely love the 'live' function, being able to see the shot on the screen. The flip screen has also served to be incredibly helpful in my own self portraits, as well as photoshoots with friends. If they want to see what they look like, I can simply flip the screen so they can pose the way they would like to, and snap the shot. I don't typically let others take my photograph, and having the flip screen is extremely helpful for when I want to do self portraits, and when I want to practice poses for professional use. The first time I used this camera I went to the park to shoot some photos of the deer. With the help of my 70-300 mm telephoto, I captured some fantastic shots that wouldn't have been nearly as fabulous with my D60. I am absolutely in love with this camera. The price may seem high, but being a starving college kid who just loves photography, I highly recommend the D5100, it's worth every penny.
December 18, 2011
Just what I was looking for
I’ve been considering the jump to a DSLR for many years now; after extensive research for nearly a year now, I kept coming back to the D5100. Having reached the limit of my Nikon E5400 fixed lens as well as my Canon HF10 HD camcorder (even with an ample supply of quality conversion lens for both) a HD video capable DSLR was the obvious next step. Of all the ‘entry level’ DSLRs on the market today, the D5100 has the longest HD record times as well as real time auto focus; and unlike the D3100, the D5100 has a stereo mic input.
While my Canon HD camcorder still has the advantage when videographing on the move, for all the usual ‘stationary’ video shots I do, the interchangeable lenses alone will give the D5100 a clear advantage. As for photography, needless to say the D5100 is a huge leap forward compared to my E5400. But the main selling points regarding photography that sold me on the D5100 was the very versatile time-lapse photography possibilities with the internal interval timer and that I can use my old 1960’s Nikkor lens on it. This along with some neat looking additional functions like the HDR and night vision effects built in makes this a camera that will keep me busy finding new and cool things to do with it for many, many years to come. Oh, and yes, the photo/video quality is outstanding too.
December 15, 2011
Awesome for Semi-Professional Photoghaper
this is a very good product for semi professional photographer.
December 13, 2011
This is a great upgrade DSLR.
I am a big Nikon fan! D5100 works just as great as my first D40. But with all the added features, I loooooove it! Thanks to the video feature as well, it's so crispy clear and the still photos it takes, makes up all the great natural colors of the subject. The other added "editing" and "enhancing" features which I haven't played around much with I think is pretty interesting, too. Over all, there is nothing else negative I could say about this DSLR. If I were to upgrade to another one in the future, it would be another Nikon, too ( ",)
December 9, 2011
D5100
It was my first Nikon with 105mm AF-S lens! I enjoyed all its features and its handling is really light and easy going in all its functions:)
December 9, 2011
great camera! i bought it as a gift for my bro and he loves it!!
December 8, 2011
Very happy with this camera
This is my first digital SLR and I've only had it a few weeks. It will take some time to learn all the bells and whistles. I am completely happy with my choice to buy this particular camera. It is a good middle of the road camera. No quite as complicated as a truly professional, more expensive camera yet much more sophisticated than a normal point and shoot. It is a camera I will be able to grow into. I love that I can change lenses and can work it either manually or change the dial to an automatic setting.
December 7, 2011
Best DSLR out there
This is simply the best DSLR out there, the features I like are on-camera photo editing tool, selective color and other special effects. Lenses are expensive but worth the money. 55-300 mm lense and 10mm lense are must have even if you are ameture -give real nice effect to ordinary situations.
December 6, 2011
Great to be Back With an SLR
I am sure I just bought my "last camera" and it is finally a Nikon. After years of lugging around a 35 mm load of equipment, I started out with a few digital point and shoots and was impressed with the results, but I still yearned for the control and versatility of an SLR. I finally decided it was time to jump back in and decided on the D5100. Ab-So-Lute-Ly love it. Much more than the old 35mm's could ever do. The more I experiment, the more I am in awe of this camera. I would recommend it to anyone. I'm also amazed by its light weight. Great camera...buy one
December 5, 2011
Semi - Superman
I've Checked many review sites, and a ton of shops to try hands on about buying a decent all purpose DSLR, I'm a Biker, and travel a lot too... Before I got this one.. I used to have a Nikon d5000.. I then thought why not shift to Canon as EOS 5d Mark II is exceptionally doing well, but when this got released with a Tilt screen, 1080p recording and quite a hybrid sensors and 11 focus points in the viewfinder. The thought of owning a cool, stylish, and pricey DSLR just left my mind. Had this for 5 months and its a SUPERMAN...
December 5, 2011
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All11 months ago
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Anonymous
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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
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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
by
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
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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.
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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
Answer:
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??
11 months ago
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vkanaparthy
3 Answers
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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 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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