Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera

Description

The D5100 incorporates an amazing array of special effects for use when taking still pictures or recording D-Movie Full HD movies. Selective Color isolates any color within the scene, capture details in places too dark for your own eyes using Night Vision, create bright, glowing images filled with atmosphere with High Key, emphasize the mood of a scene using Low Key, Miniature Effect makes a scene look like a miniature scale model and Color Sketch creates color outlines of the subject that are played back as a series of stills in a slide show.

Features

3-inch, 921,000-dot Super-Density horizontal type Vari-Angle LCD Monitor

In-camera Special Effects Mode, 1 Yr Camera / 5 Yrs Lens

In-camera HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Stunning Full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus

ISO Sensitivity: 100-6400 (Extended Mode: 100-25600)

What's In The Box

• Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera
• 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

User Experience

"First of all, it's important to understand where the D5100 fits in Nikon's capabilities. It is considered a "high-end enthusiast" D-SLR which means that it shares the same image sensor as the high-end D7000 without some of the higher-end features. If you're like me, very few of the D7000's features justify its extra cost and weight. The D5100 offers nearly the same image quality as its bigger brother in a less-expensive, smaller package, while adding a few tricks the D7000 doesn't have including an articulating display that helps you frame hard-to-reach spots.
Compared to its lesser-priced but still excellent brother the D3100, the D5100 offers improved image quality, speed, and resolution, along with a higher-resolution articulating display. For me, this is the sweet spot in Nikon's consumer D-SLR offerings."

"PROs: The image quality of the D5100 is fantastic, and the flip out screen is quite nice.
CONs: The ergonomics make this camera difficult to hold and the button layout is just OK, and Nikon has crippled the manual controls over video, making it extremely difficult, if not impossible to control. This is very unfortunate as Canon allows full manual control of video."

The Nikon D5100 is an outstanding camera with excellent image quality and low light performance, but some users have issues with the video function. This camera is suitable for any photography enthusiast.

 

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