Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens
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Nikon's D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens delivers a galaxy of professional features in a consumer digital camera. A high-resolution 16.2MP DX format CMOS sensor and an EXPEED 2 image processing engine guarantee superb quality and high performance. The 3" vari-angle tilting LCD monitor allows you full freedom in composition with sparkling 921,000-dot resolution. Full 1920 x 1080p video with full-time autofocus (for tracking subjects in motion) and stereo sound (using optional microphone) is always available with in-camera editing and creative controls to bring out your inner director.
The AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens is an ultra compact, lightweight standard zoom lens that has a 3x focal zoom range and is ideally suited to compact Nikon digital SLR cameras with the DX size sensor. Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR Nikkor lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible. This lens offers the most basic zoom range in the DX lens series, an equivalent focal length in 35mm terms of 27-82.5mm. It will conveniently cover everything from landscapes to tight indoor portraits to standard snapshots.
The D5100's Effects mode provides a dazzling array of special effects for putting your own individual stamp on all of your images--still photos or video. Selective Color, for instance, isolates any color within a scene, and Night Vision captures details in places too dark for your own eyes. High Key effect will create bright, glowing images filled with atmosphere and mystery, or you can emphasize the mood of a scene using Low Key, or Miniature Effect--which produces a scene that looks like a miniature scale model.
With sensitivity ranging from 100 to 6400 ISO, you'll be able to make photos and videos that are amazingly rich, even in low light. In-camera HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode will tame high contrast situations by automatically capturing multiple exposures of the scene and combining them for vastly improved contrast and low noise. A blazing fast 11-point autofocus system and split-second shutter response mean that you won't miss photo opportunities waiting for your camera to catch up. The built-in speedlight has i-TTL for accurate, well-balanced flash every time.
With the Scene Recognition system, 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, 16 automatic exposure scene modes, and Active D-Lighting, your control over your photos and movies will be more precise and simple to carry out than ever. The automatic image sensor cleaning prevents dust from ruining any of your images.
- Vari-Angle LCD Monitor
- The new, large 3.0" (7.5-cm) vari-angle LCD monitor opens horizontally up to 180˚ and flips up and down from +180˚ to -90˚. Now you're ready to view, shoot and record your subjects from unique perspectives. Try a high angle for overhead shots, waist level for candid Live View and movie shooting, or a low vantage point for a look from ground level. You can also place the D5100 on a tripod or other stable surface and still see yourself while composing self-portraits. Thanks to high-resolution (approx. 921k-dot) and a wide viewing angle, the vari-angle LCD monitor lets you check your composition comfortably while using Live View or full HD movie.
- Image Quality in a Class of Its Own
- Incorporating the latest Nikon D-SLR technologies such as the 16.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 2 image processing engine, the D5100 delivers outstanding image quality.
- Create Incredible Movies--Full HD (1,920 x 1,080/30p) Movies
- The D5100 delivers exceptional D-Movie performance with its full HD capability, full-time-servo AF (AF-F) and precise exposure control. In-camera movie editing and sound recording capability (stereo with optional microphone) are also provided. Together with D-SLR advantages like beautiful background blur, high ISO sensitivity performance and extensive NIKKOR lens compatibility, movie-making potential reaches impressive new levels.
- Instant, In-Camera Post-Production
- The D5100's numerous editing functions include Resize, NEF (RAW) processing and Filter effects, such as Skylight, Warm filter and Cross screen. Along with Quick retouch and Edit movie, there are additional features such as Distortion control and Fisheye.
- 11-Point AF System
- The D5100's 11 focus points, including a crosstype sensor, widely cover the frame and capture the subject sharply. When using 3D-tracking (11 points) mode, the camera works together with the Scene Recognition System to keep your main subject in focus even if the composition changes.
- Exquisite Detail in Both Highlights and Shadows--HDR (High Dynamic Range)
- When shooting extreme contrasts such as sunlit clouds and a foreground deep in shadow, it was once quite difficult to render both textures equally. Not anymore. With the HDR setting, the D5100 takes two shots within a single shutter release: one overexposed and one underexposed. The camera then combines the two images to reveal an extremely wide dynamic range, but with less noise and richer color gradation than ever before (use of a tripod is recommended).
- Clean and Clear Images, Even in Low Light
- The D5100 provides all the technologies you need to achieve excellent results even when available light is scarce. Its CMOS sensor offers a remarkably wide ISO range (ISO 100 to 6400) with reduced noise. This enables you to shoot at faster shutter speeds and capture scenes and subjects with less blur. Even handheld shots and full HD movies come out looking great in low light.
- Intelligent Auto Pop-Up Flash
- Vital for dark or backlit subjects, the D5100's built-in pop-up flash automatically brightens your subject. Expect natural-looking results thanks to i-TTL flash control.
- Selective Color
- Select up to three colors to show in the image, and the rest will remain in black and white.
- Autofocus for Sharper Subjects
- The D5100 helps you focus by offering a choice of focus modes to match your subject matter - even when using Live View or shooting full HD movies. Simply use AF-F mode to keep the camera focusing automatically while recording. A new switch beside the mode dial activates Live View, and to start movie recording, simply press the dedicated button located next to the shutter-release button. You can do this while keeping a steady view of your subject.
- Optimized Camera Settings
- The D5100 has Scene Modes that match a diverse range of scenes. The five most popular modes can be found on the mode dial, while others can be selected by setting the dial to SCENE and rotating the command dial. Once you've decided, the camera automatically chooses the camera settings that will provide the best results. With Nikon's Scene Modes, you will never have to worry about complicated camera settings.
- Scene Auto Selector
- If you are shooting still pictures using Live View with Auto or Auto (flash off), Scene Auto Selector will automatically select the most appropriate Scene Mode, choosing from Portrait, Landscape, Close up, and Night portrait. Leave it up to the D5100 to deliver optimum results, leaving you more time to concentrate on the shot.
- Miniature Effect
- Make distant subjects appear like miniatures by strategically altering the focus area. Miniature effect movies play back at high speed.
- High Key
- Create bright, glowing images filled with atmosphere.
- Color Sketch
- Make your images appear like colorful drawings. Movies shot in this mode play back like a slide show made up of a series of stills.
- Silhouette
- Capture your subjects in silhouette against bright backgrounds.
- Low Key
- Create dark, striking images with prominent highlights.
- Night Vision
- Take monochrome (black and white) images in extremely low-light conditions.
- Balancing Light and Shade Beautifully--Active D-Lighting
- Useful in a variety of situations, Active D-Lighting automatically renders the highlights and shadows of high-contrast scenes so that they appear more like how they are perceived by the human eye. Leave Active D-Lighting on Auto for effortless adjustment, or select the strength level according to your shooting conditions.
- Clean and Clear Pictures--Nikon Integrated Dust Removal
- Less dust means clearer images. Nikon's exclusive system helps remove dust from the optical lowpass filter in front of the sensor and move it away from crucial components inside the camera.
- Optical Viewfinder
- Approx. 95% frame coverage - for a clear view and comfortable shooting without time lag.
- Compact, Lightweight Design
- The camera's form fits naturally into your hands, with intuitive controls that make extended shooting easy and comfortable.
- Low Energy Consumption
- Efficient EN-EL14 battery lasts for approx. 660 frames per charge.
- Imaging Toolbox--ViewNX 2
- This simple and intuitive software helps you get the most out of your images and full HD movies. ViewNX 2 provides importing and browsing capability while also incorporating image-editing functions such as Resize, Brightness, Crop, Straighten and NEF (RAW) image processing. Its movie editing functions help you create your own original movies quickly and easily, and Nikon's own image storing and sharing service, my Picturetown, works smoothly with ViewNX 2, allowing you to log in directly from the software for easy uploading without using a browser.
- View Your Images on an HDTV--HDMI Output Interface
- Enjoy pictures and movies on your television, and use the TV remote control unit to operate playback.
- Quiet Shutter-Release Mode
- Sometimes the sound of the shutter release may disturb your subject. Quiet shutter-release mode reduces the sound of the D5100's internal mechanisms, by slowing the mirror movement speed at the moment the image is captured, for example.
- Scene Recognition System
- With the 420-pixel RGB sensor and CMOS image sensor working together, the D5100 is able to recognize your subject matter and optimize the auto exposure, autofocus, auto white balance and i-TTL flash control. The face-priority AF feature originates in this technology, as well.
- Picture Control
- Customize the look and feel of your photos to suit your taste with Picture Control. Choose from six settings: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait and Landscape. You can adjust the settings and save them for future use.
- Image and Movie Editing Functions
- The D5100's numerous editing functions include Resize, NEF (RAW) processing and Filter effects, such as Skylight, Warm filter and Cross screen. Along with Quick retouch and Edit movie, there are additional features such as Distortion control and Fisheye.
- Smart Photo Sharing and Storage Service--My Picturetown
- Nikon's own image-sharing website, my Picturetown, allows you to easily store, manage and share your images with your family and friends worldwide. Membership is free and permits storage of up to 2 GB of photos and/or movies.
- Picture Control
- Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
- File System
- DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge
- Magnification
- Approx. 0.78× (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
- Eyepoint
- 17.9 mm (-1.0 m-1)
- Diopter Adjustment
- -1.7 to +0.7 m-1
- Focusing Screen
- Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
- Reflex Mirror
- Quick return
- Lens Aperture
- Instant return, electronically controlled
- Compatible Lenses
- Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses; Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX-NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported) and AI-P lenses; Non-CPU lenses can be used in mode M but the camera exposure meter will not function The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster
- Shutter Type
- Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
- Release Mode
- Single frame, continuous, self-timer, delayed remote, quick-response remote, quiet shutter release
- Exposure Metering Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 68°/20°C)
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Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV
Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
- Exposure Meter Coupling
- CPU
- Exposure Compensation
- -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- Exposure Bracketing
- 3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- Exposure Lock
- Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
- Active D-Lighting
- Auto, extra high, high, normal, low, off
- ADL Bracketing
- 2 frames
- Autofocus
-
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus
points (including one cross-type sensor) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1 ft.
8 in. to 9 ft. 10 in./0.5 to 3 m)
Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
Lens servo: Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/ AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus point: Can be selected from 11 focus points
AF-area mode: Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points)
Focus lock: Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
- Built-In Flash
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Auto flash with auto pop-up; P, S, A, M, 0: Manual pop-up with button release
Flash mode: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off
Flash compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash-ready indicator: Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400 is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe: ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
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Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-900, SB-800 or SB-700 as a master flash, or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with built-in flash and all CLS-compatible flash units
Sync terminal Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
- Live View Lens Servo
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Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
Manual focus (MF)
- AF-Area Mode
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Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
Autofocus: Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
- Movie Metering
-
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Metering method: Matrix
- Playback
- Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, histogram display, highlights, auto image rotation and image comment (up to 36 characters)
- Accessory Terminal
- Remote Cord MC-DC2 (available separately), GPS Unit GP-1 (available separately)
- Supported Languages
- Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
- Tripod Socket
- 1/4" (ISO 1222)
AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Zoom Lens
- Optics
- One ED glass element and one hybrid aspherical lens element guarantee high-resolution, high-contrast images while minimizing chromatic aberration, astigmatism and other forms of distortion.
- SWM (Silent Wave Motor)
- The improved SWM built into the lens offers smooth and quiet autofocus performance.
- Rounded Diaphragm
- The rounded diaphragm opening (7 blades) makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural.
- M/A Mode
- M/A mode allows rapid switching between autofocus and manual even during AF servo operation, with virtually no time lag.
Go To
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Camera Type | Digital SLR with Interchangeable lenses |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Camera Format | DX / (1.5x Crop Factor) |
| Resolution |
Effective Pixels: 16.2 Megapixels |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Linear PCM |
| Memory Card Type |
SD SDHC SDXC |
| AV Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Audio Recording | With Video, Mono |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Auto & Manual |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | Pentamirror |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% |
| Display Screen | 3" Rear Screen LCD (921000) |
| Screen Coverage | 100% |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | 100-25600 |
| Shutter | 30 - 1/4000 sec |
| Metering Method | Spot metering, Center-weighted average metering, 3D Color Matrix Metering |
| Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (White), Fluorescent H, Incandescent, Manual, Shade |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Max Sync Speed | 1 / 200 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 4 fps |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec |
| Connectivity | 1/8" Microphone, AV Output, HDMI C (Mini), USB 2.0 |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | 1x EN-EL14 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| AC Power Adapter |
EH-5a/5b (Included)
1
Please Note:EH-5a/5b requires optional Power Connector EP-5A close |
| Operating/Storage Temperature | 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 5 x 3.8 x 3.1" / 12.70 x 9.65 x 7.87 cm |
| Weight | 19.7 oz / 558 g Camera body only |
| Kit Lens | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length |
18 - 55 mm Comparable DX Focal Length: 27 - 82.5 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22 - 22 |
| Angle of View | 76° - 28° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 11" (27.94 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.31x |
| Groups/Elements | 5/7 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Filter Thread | Front: 52 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.7 x 2.9" (6.86 x 7.37 cm) |
| Weight | 9.3 oz (264 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 458 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
99%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good image quality (410)
- Easy to use (380)
- Large clear LCD (323)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (313)
- Tilt /swivel LCD (311)
Cons
- Short battery life (58)
- Noisy at high ISO (27)
- Poor in low light (16)
- Lag / shutter delay (14)
Best Uses
- Family photos (339)
- Landscape/scenery (324)
- Travel (308)
- Low light (243)
- Wildlife (201)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (220), Casual photographer (133), Semi-pro photographer (63), Photography student (19), Pro photographer (18)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (402), Yes (47)
Most Liked Positive Review
I did buy this product again
I bought the D5100 because of price and what I use it for the most, which is shooting real estate pictures and quick shots that I dont have time to pull out my the F5...Read complete review
I bought the D5100 because of price and what I use it for the most, which is shooting real estate pictures and quick shots that I dont have time to pull out my the F5 on which I love, I still have and use my Nikon N2000 along with my F5 and D5100. I still like film so will have both to play with. Its very easy and temting to go completely digital but I just csnt cut loose from film. I originaly was thinking of the D7000 but right now dont need that much camera and the D5100 fit the bill for me now, there will probably be a time for a D800 which will give my F5 a run for its money. Ive never had a bad experience with Nikon products good thing I listened to my Dad.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Great Camera with some Drawbacks
I bought the Nikon D5100 as a step-up from my beloved D40. In the end, though, the problems with the camera (for my usage) outweighed the benefits. I purchased it thinking that ...Read complete review
I bought the Nikon D5100 as a step-up from my beloved D40. In the end, though, the problems with the camera (for my usage) outweighed the benefits. I purchased it thinking that I would use it primarily for still images, but also a lot of video, as I work in videography on the side. The D5100 has a great image sensor, and adequate movie options to get by, and it comes in at a great price point. However, these are some primary issues I ran into.
- Video control is inadequate. Based on my experience, it's impossible to lock in a particular shutter speed, which is critical to the so-called "film look" that everyone wants. While it IS possible to lock exposure, there seems to be no way to dial in a particular exposure either.
- Still photography looks great thanks to the amazing sensor borrowed from the D7000. However, the camera is cumbersome and awkward to use because almost any setting requires extensive menu-based changes. In other words, there are not enough shortcut buttons or custom menu panes to allow for speedy adjustment. This is fine if you're out taking pictures of flowers, but for events, action, etc. it just won't work.
- This is kind of trivial, but the camera is very small and doesn't fit well into my normal-to-large hands.
- Finally, this camera will not provide an extensible platform for building up technology. It is not compatible enough with Nikon or third-party accessories. There is no Nikon battery grip, for example. I wanted a camera I could use as the starting point to build a DSLR cinema rig or explore advanced photography lighting later on. The D5100 is not that camera.
Those are the main reasons I was dissatisfied with the D5100. However, I WOULD still recommend the camera under certain circumstances.
- It is very inexpensive for its feature set. Sure, it can be hard to change settings, but in all fairness there is a lot of power in those menus. This is a well-specced upper-entry-level camera for the price.
- If you are the kind of person who will mostly use Auto settings or don't have access to image post-processing software on a computer, this may be the camera for you. If it's used as a really nice point-and-shoot, it will definitely win out in terms of image quality over just about anything else in its price range, and it has built-in effects and image editing that can be handy if you don't have Photoshop or something.
- If the only video you may ever want to take is of your dog chasing a frisbee or your friend's kid at a party, then this camera will work well. It is a good photography camera, albeit with the slightly clumsy operation as a caveat to its practical performance. Its main competitor (in my opinion), the Canon T3i, lags behind the D5100 in terms of image quality. However, if this camera's price represents the top end of your budget, and you want to make movies with a DSLR, check out the T3i.
Those are my thoughts on this camera. It has an awesome image sensor and great quality. It's affordable and convenient and easy to understand. If you've never owned an SLR and are not into video, give the D5100 a shot. Personally, I need something more robust that can grow with me and that has good video capabilities, so I'm looking more into the midrange Nikon and Canon lineups.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good engineering
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- High ISO Performance
- Large Clear LCD
- Scalable
- Tilt /Swivel LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Architecture
- Art
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Real Estate
- Sports/Action
- Sportsaction
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
The best tool for me as I take pictures of my trips and family and nature and life.
Easy to use professional pictures prime product with good engineering
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- High ISO Performance
- Large Clear LCD
- Tilt /Swivel LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
I am an advanced amateur and have always had nikon products. The 5100 is versatile and easy to use. The exposure on all sorts of shots has been spot on. the effects and scenes are useful not just a gimmick. Only negative I can think of is the lens cap should come with an attachment to the strap.Highly recommended..I bought one and my daughter has one also.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Quiet
- Tilt /Swivel LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
I am an amature photographer,and have only been using this camera for a few weeks.It is my first DSLR.But I love this camera and would recommend it to anyone.And B & H is maybe the best company I have dealt with. Since I am still learning about the camera I can't say much about it's better points. But I haven't found any bad points.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- High ISO Performance
- Large Clear LCD
- Tilt /Swivel LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
I recently upgraded from the D 50 to the D 5100. Love this camera. From the quality of pictures, ease of controls, 3" flip out LCD screen, and just overall quality of the camera, I could not be happier.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Tilt /Swivel LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
* Primary use for inshore wildlife photos - birds & fishing.* Lightweight smaller than previous SLR camera.* Easy to use. Excellent menu with understandable suggestions. * Clarity of photos professional grade.* Auto focus outstanding* Tilt/Swivel excellent
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Feels nice in the hand
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- High ISO Performance
- Tilt /Swivel LCD
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
- Noisy At High ISO
- Poor In Low Light
- Short Battery Life
- Small LCD Screen
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
I received this camera as a gift for my birthday in January 2012, and I was ecstatic. I took loads of pictures and I love every single one that I take. The pictures come out clear, and crisp and I feel very professional. The moving LCD screen is also a plus that I wish other cameras had! However, I'm not sure if I'm just a quick learner from my DSLR classes that I take, but I feel like I have explored every part of this camera and there isn't much else in it to discover. What's great about this camera is the settings, when you use them correctly the pictures come out beautiful. But sometimes the LCD screen looks weird and I have to zoom in for it to look better. It's great for entry-level but I feel like I've outgrown it and I want to grow more with a more professional camera! The battery also dies way too fast.. I take a video or two on a full battery and its already at one bar! It's also frustrating when the shutter release is disabled when the battery gets low.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- High ISO Performance
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
This is my first DSLR and I liked it very much. I use it regularly with a 18-55 kit and 55-300 lens. I assigned the function key to change the ISO. So practically I can control all the features for a normal photography through the buttons. I do go to menu to take photos in HDR photos. But that is the only thing I have to use menu while taking photos.
This is very easy to use and light weight to carry around.
The picture quality is the best selling point for this camera.
Good ISO Performance. I never worry about taking photos at ISO800 or even sometimes at 1200. It still gives better photos.
Tilt / Swivel feature is good to have but I dont use it regularly.
Some say it has poor battery life. But the battery never stopped me from taking a photo.
Oh! one more thing. My daughter once pulled the strap of my camera with lens on it, from the table and it fell on hard floor. I did not find any scratches or any other kind of damages on it. It stll works like as it was before... I am quite happy with it. But I will keep this away from my daughter's reach for her own safety, also I dont want to take risk again with the camera.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- High ISO Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
If you are thinking in your firt SLR experience, this is the perfect camera. easy to use, great lens kit included, perfect performance.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
The lcd viewing screen is large and easy to read. The camera is easy to use. The only observation would be that it has difficulty focusing in low-light situations.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Image Quality
- High ISO Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
My first DSRL. Auto settings are quite easy to use for beginners, however the more advanced features offer a lot of possibilities once you start learning how to use them.
The sensor is the same as the higher end D7000, so the pictures look great and build quality is excellent.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- High ISO Performance
- Large Clear LCD
- Quiet
- Tilt /Swivel LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
Light weight, easy to use! Takes great photos! I couldn't have asked for a better camera. I just started my own photography business and upgrade from a d80 to the d5100. This camera does so much and seems easier to use than the d80. I like the menu and options, there are a lot to choose from but the menu is easy to maneuver around. GREAT PRODUCT!
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
This is one of those cameras that you can use if you are new to photos or even if you are a seasoned pro.
Its has great features is easy to carry and take great photos.
Its user friendly and seem to be a good buy for the money.
Usually using a D3 i think its hard to like cameras but this is a good one
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
I bought the Nikon D5100 as my first camera of the more professional type, and i was at first scared that it would be too complicated for me to use, bu t as i got it i easily understood what to do, and the pictures look great. I also think that my pictures will keep improving as i learn more about photographing and the camera. I would really recommend this camera to anyone who loves taking pictures, and you don't have to be a professional photographer.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Image Quality
- High ISO Performance
- Large Clear LCD
- Tilt /Swivel LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
I wanted a camera that wouldn't break the bank and still perform. This camera fit the bill perfectly. It has the same sensor as the more expensive Nikon D7000. It is smaller than most DSLR bodies, but still packed with features. The body has a very solid feeling to it.
The lens is the standard kit lens. Not too fast and not too sharp, but still a good lens nonetheless.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- High ISO Performance
- Large Clear LCD
- Lightweight
- Tilt /Swivel LCD
Cons
- Temp issues concerns
Best Uses
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
This camera is a lot of bang for the buck. Has many of the features of the D7000 for significantly less.
- Ease of Operation:
- 6
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- High ISO Performance
- Large Clear LCD
- Light and Versatile
- Quiet
- Tilt /Swivel LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Artistic photography
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
Great SLR Digital Camera for Amateur and Professional use! Easy to use, light and very versatile since it can be either "point and shoot" or completely manual. Large variety of accesories can compliment it. Great for video too and microphone can be plugged in for exceptional sound recording! A "MUST HAVE" for photography lovers.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- High ISO Performance
- Quiet
- Tilt /Swivel LCD
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
A good DSLR. I think you get a lot of bang for your buck with this camera. It is very customizable or you can use it in point and shoot mode. The image quality is excellent. Do buy an extra battery. It loves batteries!!
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- High ISO Performance
- Large Clear LCD
- Quiet
- Tilt /Swivel LCD
Cons
- Noisy At High ISO
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
Play around with it to get use to it . Once you do you will be amazed of every feature it can do ! Love it. Would be it again and again
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- High ISO Performance
- Large Clear LCD
- Quiet
- Tilt /Swivel LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
Not being a professional photographer, I find this camera very user friendly. The pictures are great. The viewfinder is crystal clear. I found the dvd very helpful initally, and the book compliments it well. I had been thinking of getting a hybrid camera because of it's size, but am happy I got the 5100 instead. It is not heavy and transports easily. I highly recommend this camera.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Tilt /Swivel LCD
Cons
- Noisy At High ISO
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm VR Lens:
used mostly for wildlife and nature pics.
Likes: responsive, light weight and easy to use.
Dislikes: noise
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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