When Nikon launched the Nikon D5100 the really put the cat amongst the pigeons. Here was a cheap DSLR camera that could cut it with the big boys. Indeed, much of the technology came from its more expensive Pro siblings. The 16 MP sensor was a transplant from the Nikon D7000.
Not just a stills camera, the D5100 shoots full HD video and the tracking mode has been a real boon for videographers. Although the D5100 lacks an in built motor for AF-S lenses, the autofocus is fast and quiet.
The D5100 controls the contrast extremes with Nikon's own Active D-lighting software, which enables the camera to capture fine detail on both the brightest and darkest parts of the image.
The D5100 has plenty of power and is able to shoot 4 FPS almost continuously - you would have to shoot around 100 frames before you filled the buffer.
The tiltable screen on the D5100 was greeted with some amusement when it was launched, as these sort of gimmicky add ons are usually associated with the cheaper consumer end of the market. But, in fact it is really useful, particularly for video, where you may be shooting from difficult angles. The external stereo mic also makes the D5100 a good choice for film makers.
The Effects Modes have been very popular. Night Vision lets you shoot BW all the way up to 102,400 ISO, whilst Color Sketch will make your image like a child's cartoon.
The built in flash is good enough to get you out of a hole, keeping the flesh tones really well though, of course, the hotshoe gives the option of as professional flashgun.
The designers at Nikon obviously worked hard on the ergonomics, changing some of the button positions to make things easier. The intuitive menu options make this an ideal camera for expert and beginner alike.
As with all Nikon cameras, image quality is paramount, and the D5100 is superb in this area. In fact, it is only the build quality which differentiates the D5100 from the top spec professional Nikons like the D7000s and the D3s. Having whetted our appetites with a greatly improved D3200, we can only guess what they will do with the D5200.
Not just a stills camera, the D5100 shoots full HD video and the tracking mode has been a real boon for videographers. Although the D5100 lacks an in built motor for AF-S lenses, the autofocus is fast and quiet.
The D5100 controls the contrast extremes with Nikon's own Active D-lighting software, which enables the camera to capture fine detail on both the brightest and darkest parts of the image.
The D5100 has plenty of power and is able to shoot 4 FPS almost continuously - you would have to shoot around 100 frames before you filled the buffer.
The tiltable screen on the D5100 was greeted with some amusement when it was launched, as these sort of gimmicky add ons are usually associated with the cheaper consumer end of the market. But, in fact it is really useful, particularly for video, where you may be shooting from difficult angles. The external stereo mic also makes the D5100 a good choice for film makers.
The Effects Modes have been very popular. Night Vision lets you shoot BW all the way up to 102,400 ISO, whilst Color Sketch will make your image like a child's cartoon.
The built in flash is good enough to get you out of a hole, keeping the flesh tones really well though, of course, the hotshoe gives the option of as professional flashgun.
The designers at Nikon obviously worked hard on the ergonomics, changing some of the button positions to make things easier. The intuitive menu options make this an ideal camera for expert and beginner alike.
As with all Nikon cameras, image quality is paramount, and the D5100 is superb in this area. In fact, it is only the build quality which differentiates the D5100 from the top spec professional Nikons like the D7000s and the D3s. Having whetted our appetites with a greatly improved D3200, we can only guess what they will do with the D5200.
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