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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I'm looking to buy one and I'd like to know what type (if any) I may need to buy.
10 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes it uses a SDHC cardAlthough faster than 30mbs cards will upload quicker to your computer.
That is the fastest that the camera can utilize.
Oct 7, 2011 by
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RRRoger
Monterey Bay California
Location :
Monterey Bay California
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
Please click on the link below for information about approved memory cards for the D5100.Answer Title: Approved SD cards for D5100
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
10 months ago
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Anonymous
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Your camera should come with a CD, there's a manual included in the CD, and it's in PDF format.Sep 3, 2011 by
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dyey-em
Philippines
Location :
Philippines
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
Answer:
A downloadable version is available here - http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13948
I am using the camera with nikon wireless remote and it keeps popping out of the wireless mode so the button doesn't work. What do I have to do to lock the camera into this mode?
10 months ago
by
Dave
NJ
Location :
NJ
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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there is a menu setting somewhere that adjusts how long the camera stays in "remote" mode. try setting that.Answer:
In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
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Is the camera (d5100) capable of applying a visable date stamp on the image, and to do it at the time the image was taken, and without the photographer having to make any entries into the camera?
10 months ago
by
Gene
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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No. It must be programmed in the menu.Answer:
Gene, press menu button and scroll to customs settings menu press enter and scroll to selection d5 and pick the setting you want. If you are confused goto page 163 of the owners manual.Has staff answer
D5100
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Is there a limit to the SD card capacity that will work with this camera? I'm considering a 64 or 128 gb.
10 months ago
by
Nate
IA
Location :
IA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
2 Answers
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Visit the manufacturers' web pages. They will post product compatibility. Also, the camera's software needs to be able to recognize it and create a database.The 64 is a LOT of capacity! My first priority is for a 10 Mbit speed.
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Please click on the link below for information about approved memory card.Answer Title: Approved SD cards for D5100
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
10 months ago
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Wilson
NC
Location :
NC
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
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The compatibility for each type of lens is listed in the back of the reference manual. if you do not have the manual (you haven't bought the camera) then check for an on-line version. Older lenses do not have all of the functionality. So the lens may work (you can take pictures) but you will be disappointed in not being able to use all of the features of the D5100. For example, I have an 800 mm lens that is fixed at f8. There is nothing electronic about the lens. I bought a Nikon adaptor to use in on Nikon cameras. I set my D5100 to M, then set the f stop at f8. I install the lens and manually focus it. The pictures come out.The newer lenses give such incredibly clear results, and the features of the D5100 are now state of the art that I want to use the camera to the fullest. I am selling my old lenses and moving into the AF-ED product line.
Sep 8, 2011 by
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Vedauwoo
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Location :
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
Answer:
If your lenses are manual focus, they will mount, but you will not have any metering or auto-focus.Has staff answer
D5100
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If purchased from the Nikon dealer directly is the warranty included?
10 months ago
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Anonymous
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USA product carry US Nikon warranty,Answer:
All D-SLR Models are warranted by Nikon, Inc. to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. Just need the copy of the receipt of purchased. But verify first with the dealer for more information.
i have a Nikon D5100 , can i have any lens to help me improve the pentamirror issue to be like pentaprism ?
10 months ago
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HazemE
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NoAnswer:
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10 months ago
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Anonymous
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Most Nikkors are F-mountAll FullFrame (35mm) lens including the older for film lens will work.
Only AF-S will autofocus on the D5100.
Any F-mount aftermarket lens will work but they need an internal motor to AutoFocus.
I see no good reason to mount other lens, but an adapter might enable you to use them with manual focus.
Oct 7, 2011 by
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RRRoger
Monterey Bay California
Location :
Monterey Bay California
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
What adaptor are you refering to ??9 months ago
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Celia
Boise, ID
Location :
Boise, ID
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
2 Answers
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AF-S 50mm f/1.8G...., remember, all your lens for the D5100 need to be AF-S...., not AF only..., . AF lenses use the cameras internal focus motor (if it has one., D5100 doesn't have), AF-S lenses have their own focus motor inside the lens.Sep 30, 2011 by
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Bokehnian
Panama
Location :
Panama
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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The lens, of course, depends on the shots you're going to take and really has little to do with the camera body. I use the new 40mm f/2.8 lens for general-purpose shooting and the 18-200mm zoom for heavy-duty work. The 50mm f/1.4 is particularly valuable for critical work.I did the flower with the 40mm and the cocktail lounge scene with the 18-200.
I rarely use a flash but, when I do, I always bounce it off the ceiling. For that reason, I have the SB-600, the lowest-priced bounce unit.
Sample Photos & Videos
Sep 20, 2011 by
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Socrates
Burlington County, New Jersey
Location :
Burlington County, New Jersey
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
How do I slow down the burst rate with continuous shutter release? The camera seems to offer only 4 frames per second with burst continuous shutter release. I am trying to improve the focus sharpness of my pictures of a moving image (mainly my son riding his bicycle). I want to slow down the burst rate so that I can give my lens more time to auto-focus, especially in shady light conditions. I would also like to get a slightly greater variety of pictures in say 10 second interval.
9 months ago
by
Gary
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
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I don't think you can slow the burst rate, though I guess I'm not positive.This works with my D3000, but I'm not positive it works with the D5100..
Focus, then take a picture. But instead of holding it there, bring your finger back up to halfway (on the shutter button) and by that I mean bring it up to where you normally would press it to focus. you'll have to press the button each time you want to take a picture, but this way you wont have to focus each time. Sorry if this is confusing, it's a little hard to explain. :(
Hope it works.
Oct 17, 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
Answer:
In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
how can i control aperture and Depth of Field during video?
Can i set aperture before start record or change it during video recording?
Thanks
Can i set aperture before start record or change it during video recording?
Thanks
9 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I shoot Aperture Priority and have changed it during a recoring.Oct 7, 2011 by
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RRRoger
Monterey Bay California
Location :
Monterey Bay California
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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You'll need to set the aperture setting before you start recording the video.
I need a movie camera. Will this act as a good camera or it is mainly for taking pictures?
9 months ago
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Anonymous
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Do to lack of controls, especially manual,it is not the choice for Hollywood movies.
However, The AF works pretty good and it shoots
HD1080p at 30fps which makes it very good for home movies
when shot from a TriPod.
I have owned quite a few videocams under $2k and several DSLRs that shoot video including the 5D2 and I prefer the D5100 to VideoGraph the Church Service each Sunday.
Oct 7, 2011 by
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RRRoger
Monterey Bay California
Location :
Monterey Bay California
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
The D5100 delivers exceptionally high-quality movie performance due to its full HD capability while the latest in Full-time autofocus takes the guess work out of tracking your subjects while in motion.Please click on the link below for sample videos and images.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
9 months ago
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Rawlz
St. Joseph. MO
Location :
St. Joseph. MO
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than 20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
2 Answers
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All F-mount lens will work on the D5100Only the AF-S will AutoFocus
Oct 7, 2011 by
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RRRoger
Monterey Bay California
Location :
Monterey Bay California
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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if its f mount but will only focus manually!
im not sure what i want
9 months ago
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JacobS
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The quality and low light sensitivity with low noise of the 5100 beats out the 5000 so much the it is well worth the price difference new. A used 5000 on an auction site for around three hundred is a tough deal to pass up though.Oct 3, 2011 by
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Anonymous
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Depends on your budget, personally id go for the D7000
FOr photoshop or lightroom
9 months ago
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Anonymous
India
Location :
India
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Yes, but you will need current version of Photoshop or Lightroom. Early Adobe software will not compatible with newer cameras.Answer:
You will need to get in contact with Adobe for support.
D5100 is a product of Japan or Thailand? I mean, where is the camera being produced? Thanks!
9 months ago
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Lynette
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All consumer Digital SLR & lens from are Nikon made in my country, Thailand.Answer:
Nikon operates factories all across the globe and each operate to the same high standard. While individual cameras are marked with their country of manufacture we can't make a blanket statement about which camera is produced where.9 months ago
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Anonymous
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Simply put, yes, but will manual focus.Answer:
Nikon offers two types of autofocus digital camera bodies: those with a built-in focus drive motor and those which require a lens to have a motor. Cameras such as the D5100 do not have a focus motor in it so they require the lens to have the focusing motor – an “AF-S” lens. While these bodies can use a lens with no focus motor (an “AF” lens) you would have to manually turn the focus ring to bring the subject in to sharp focus.
I purchased my camera a week ago and used the sports mode to try and capture football action. When shooting football I have to follow the player, when I do this the image is blurring....if I hold the camera still it does not blur. I have done this with volleyball, but as a player runs down the field in football all the images are bluring as i use the continuous sports setting. How can I improve this?
9 months ago
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Kelli
Salina, KS
Location :
Salina, KS
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
2 Answers
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It's not easy to answer your question but maybe the lens isn't fast enough, I use D7000 and 70-200VR for football game.Answer:
Please visit our Learn and Explore website for Photography Techniques:http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-E...
8 months ago
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Dana Wright
New London, WI
Location :
New London, WI
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Just getting started with photography
2 Answers
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Read that as no.Answer:
Thanks for your question about Nikon products. Unfortunately we cannot speculate about future products until official information is announced on our web site: www.nikonusa.com8 months ago
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Youssef
Egypt
Location :
Egypt
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
2 Answers
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Mine came with the 18-55. I'm planning on getting a couple others as soon as I can afford them, since I do a lot of landscape & other nature types of work.Nov 1, 2011 by
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Red Hen
McMinnville, OR
Location :
McMinnville, OR
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Kit lens is a 18-55 mm AF-S VR lens.
D5100
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Is there a waterproof case for this camera so that I can take it completely under water?
8 months ago
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Toria
SC
Location :
SC
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Just getting started with photography
2 Answers
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Not to my knowledge. These types of cameras are not meant to be underwater.Nov 2, 2011 by
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Anonymous
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: More than 10 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Only third party ones, search on Google for them.Has staff answer
D5100
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Hi , can I adjust white balance at exact colour temperature on Nikon D5100? Lets say I need 5500K ?
8 months ago
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BorislavZ
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so I can not adjust at different temperature than preset...Nov 2, 2011 by
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BorislavZ
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Please see page # 82 of the user's manual for the D5100, regarding Color Temperature.Answer Title: User's Manual - D5100 - Guide to Digital Photography
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I have an 28-80 af nikkor1:3.3-5.6g & a 70-300 af nikkor 1:4-5.6g from my old n65 will these lenses work on my new 5100?
8 months ago
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Jeff
Phoenix Az
Location :
Phoenix Az
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
2 Answers
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The D5100 can use a lens with no focus motor (an “AF” lens) you would have to manually turn the focus ring to bring the subject in to sharp focus. You have wide options of lenses to use with this camera.Answer:
The D5100 requires AF-S type lenses for auto-focus.
I have the Nikon D5100, and i want to buy the Nikkor 50mm 1.8G.
And i want to know if this lens is good for night scenes? Or should i stay with my Kit lens and use my tripod?
And i want to know if this lens is good for night scenes? Or should i stay with my Kit lens and use my tripod?
8 months ago
by
YotamK
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I have a friend with the 50mm/1.8, and he loves the ability to shoot in extremely low light. I've shot with one, and it is a solid lens for just about every occasion. I would still use a tripod (in low/night light) if you are looking for something with a depth of field more than a couple inches .Nov 19, 2011 by
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LongtimeShooter
Arizona
Location :
Arizona
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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The 50mm. 1.8 is an excellent low light lens, a steal at $220 US.
hello sir,
which camera will you prefer between Nikon D90 and D5100.
i don't have any collection of lens and i am new to photography but i have some knowledge about them.
Is there any future of without built in motor ( auto focus motor) camera's in DSLR segment.
and in your opinion i want to know which maker and model is best under $1000.
which camera will you prefer between Nikon D90 and D5100.
i don't have any collection of lens and i am new to photography but i have some knowledge about them.
Is there any future of without built in motor ( auto focus motor) camera's in DSLR segment.
and in your opinion i want to know which maker and model is best under $1000.
8 months ago
by
Sourabh
2 Answers
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D90, it has an built in auto focus motor, and the D90 is faster and feels more professional. But a better choise is the D300Nov 20, 2011 by
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Michael
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist