Very versatile, Great in low light, Articulated screen encourages creativity
Few controls over image parameters, No depth of field preview, No exposure control in Special Effects
Nikon is aiming the D5100 at relatively novice photographers who want to take their hobby more seriously and want a versatile camera that will enable them to take more creative images. The Nikon D5100 is a great choice for these users, but it is worthy of...
Well-rounded feature set; top notch image quality (still and video); excellent low light/high ISO performance; beautiful 3-inch, high resolution articulated LCD; new special effects; full time AF in Live View and Video
No dedicated ISO button; requires AF-S lens with built-in AF motor; live View and video AF aren't lightning fast; special Effects parameters must be set in Live View, Body only; $1049; with lens kit; $1199
The Nikon D5100 is a solid option for photographers looking for a highly-capable yet (fairly) user-friendly sub-$1,000 DSLR. Although it doesn’t have all the bells, whistles, and speed of the D7000, the D5100 delivers an excellent feature set and image...
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Published: 2011-05-26, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
Like: Image quality is excellent. The kit lens, though looking and feeling as though it has been made down to a price, is nevertheless quick to focus and produces sharp, high resolution images. The camera sits well in the hand and is responsive. Auto expo
Dislike: The pennypinching omission of an autofocus drive from the camera body limits the range of lenses that can be used in AF mode. This has been an annoying characteristic of entry level Nikons in the past. Sony, Pentax and Canon don't skimp in this w
Price: $1000 for bodyFoundation of a great systemThe low-down: This 16.2 megapixel camera uses the same sensor as the more expensive D7000. The kit includes a Nikkor 18–...
Excellent photo quality with a good noise profile, a streamlined shooting design for both photo and video, and a broad, practical feature set contribute to the Nikon D5100's strengths
While it's fast, some aspects of the D5100's performance still lag behind its class
The Nikon D5100 will undoubtedly put a smile on every photographer's face with its excellent image quality and feature set....
Abstract: Perched between the entry-level D3100 and enthusiast's D7000, the D5100 shares features of both cameras and retains the same shutter unit as the D5000, which is rated for 100,000 cycles. The table below compares key features of the three models.Nikon D310...
Abstract: So you’ve used your entry-level consumer DSLR avidly for a few years and want to take your picture popping pastime one step further. You don’t have the budget for a proper professional camera, but you’d still like something a little speedier and a bit ...
Very versatile, Great in low light, Articulated screen encourages creativity
Few controls over image parameters, No depth of field preview, No exposure control in Special Effects
The only real downside for enthusiast photographers is that there are few direct controls over image parameters. However, most features such as the white balance, drive mode and sensitivity settings are just a couple of clicks away via the Information Di...
