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A DSLR that can be recommended primarily to those who often have to shoot in low light conditions: the sensor sensitivity can reach ISO 25600 when shooting photos and 102400 when recording video in special mode. The maximum video recording resolution is 1080p. The viewfinder with a frame coverage of 95% is complemented by a 3" rotary display with Live View mode. The matrix has a dust cleaning system, but optical image stabilization is not provided. Additional equipment includes an accelerometer.
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Nikon D5100 body
16-85 mm
18-55 + 55-200 mm
18-55 + 55-300 mm
18-55 mm
18-105 mm
18-140 mm
18-200 mm
55-300 mm
body
D (SLR)RAW
Panel:APS-C (23x15.5 mm), 16.2 MPix
Video:Full HD (1080p)
Snapshot size:4928x3264 px
ISO range:100-6400
Burst shooting:4 fps
Screen:3 '', oscillating

A DSLR that can be recommended primarily to those who often have to shoot in low light conditions: the sensor sensitivity can reach ISO 25600 when shooting photos and 102400 when recording video in special mode. The maximum video recording resolution is 1080p. The viewfinder with a frame coverage of 95% is complemented by a 3" rotary display with Live View mode. The matrix has a dust cleaning system, but optical image stabilization is not provided. Additional equipment includes an accelerometer.

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All specifications
Specifications D5100 body
Colour
Camera typedigital mirror
DxOMark rating80
Sensor
SensorCMOS (CMOS) / expeed C2 processor /
Sensor sizeAPS-C (23x15.5 mm) / 23.6x15.6 mm /
Total MP16.9
Effective MP number16.2
Maximum image size4928x3264 px
Light sensitivity (ISO)100-6400
Sensor cleaning
RAW format recording
Lens
Mount (bayonet)Nikon F / 1.5x crop factor /
Manual focus
Image stabilizationis absent
Photo shooting
Number of scene programs23
Frames per series (JPEG)67 шт
Frames per series (RAW)11 шт
HDR
White balance measuring / 12 presets + 5 manual settings, WB bracketing /
Exposure compensation± 5 EV, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto bracketing / 3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV /
Exposure modesauto
shutter priority
aperture priority
manual mode
Metering systempoint
centre-weighted
sensor (estimated)
Video recording
Full HD (1080)1920x1080 px 30 fps
File recording formatsMPEG4
Maximum video lengthtime limit
memory limit
Connection portsmini HDMI v 1.4
headphone Jack
Focus
Autofocus modesone shot
AI focus
tracking
in face
Focus points11 шт
Front / back adjustment
Viewfinder and shutter
Viewfinderoptical (mirror)
Viewfinder crop0.78 x
Frame coverage95 %
Shutter speed30 - 1/4000 с
Continuous shooting4 fps
Shutter typemechanical
Screen
Screen size3 ''
Screen resolution920 thousand pixels
Rotary display
Memory and communications
Memory cards typesSD, SDHC, SDXC
Flash
Built-in flash
Guide number12
External flash connect
Power source
Power sourcebattery
Battery modelEN-EL14, DLZ313N, MB-D51, MB-D5100, MK-D5100, BP-D5100
General
Case/case modelCF-DC2
Charger modelMH-24
Underwater box modelWP-S5, WP-S10
Materialaluminium / plastic
Dimensions (WxHxD)128x97x79 mm
Weight560 g
Official Websitenikonusa.com
Added to E-Catalogapril 2011
P/N
VBA310AE

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Nikon D5100 features:

Shooting modes and functions:

Shooting modes are switched using the rotary dial located on the top panel of the camera.
As with any SLR camera, there is a group of PASM modes:
  • P mode - the camera automatically selects shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure
  • Mode A - you set the aperture, the camera determines the shutter speed
  • S mode - you set the shutter speed, the camera selects the aperture.
  • M mode - manual mode. Both shutter speed and aperture are set.
In the PASM mode group, you cannot make the ISO setting automatic - you must definitely set a specific ISO value. Auto ISO is only available in "easy" modes.

AUTO Mode:

Almost all parameters are determined by the camera in accordance with the current situation. The flash fires automatically when the subject is poorly lit. The set of changeable parameters in this mode is limited.

Story programs:

The Nikon D5100 has seven scene programs arranged in separate positions on the mode dial: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Macro, Night portrait, and No flash.

Effect Modes:

Nikon D5100 has 7 different effects:
  • Grainy B&W: Creates grainy black and white images
  • Soft Focus: Provides soft focus
  • Toy camera effect
  • Miniature effect: used to sharpen part of an image
  • night vision effect
  • silhouette effect
Effects may only be available when shooting in live view. In order to activate the Live View mode, a special lever has been added near the mode wheel.

Active D-Lighting function:

Active D-Lighting is useful in high contrast environments. It helps to brighten the darkest areas, while avoiding overexposure.

Video:

Nikon D5100 can shoot video at 1280x720 30 fps and 1920x1080 24 fps.
Nikon D5100 is equipped with a built-in video editor. Its capabilities do not differ much from the video editors built into cameras - you can cut off the excess, as well as save a single frame, selected and stopped in pause mode.

Display:

The Nikon D5100 is equipped with a 3-inch LCD swivel screen. Its resolution is 921,000 pixels. On the display, the user can make shooting settings and read information about certain parameters.

Viewfinder:

The viewfinder in the Nikon D5100 is equipped with a rubber eyecup. Frame coverage is 95 percent.

Advantages and disadvantages:

Pros:
  • Active D-Lighting
  • In-Camera RAW Processing
  • When shooting video, it is possible to adjust the exposure parameters on the fly
  • Availability of a video editor
  • HDMI output available
  • Possibility to connect an optional GPS-module or wired remote control
  • Swivel screen
  • 7 different effects.
Minuses:
  • No built-in optical stabilization
  • Work with lenses is possible only with the AF-S series, equipped with a built-in focus motor