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April 2011
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137 Reviews
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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
Hiresolution articulated monitor
Easy to use
Much improved live view AF
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
Very versatile
Great in low light
Articulated screen encourages creativity
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
The editors didn't like
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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
Special Effects a bit limited
No wireless flash control/DoF preview
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
Few controls over image parameters
No depth of field preview
No exposure control in Special Effects
While it's fast
Some aspects of the D5100's performance still lag behind its class
Abstract: Thank you for searching out the review of the Nikon D5100 that was originally published in Camera Magazine, Issue #4 2011.This review of this camera is currently available only as a low-resolution pdf version of the original magazine pages. You can dow...
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...
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Published: 2016-10-18, Author: Jo , review by: lifewire.com
I personally find the layout and control system of the Nikon confusing and somewhat lacking in key areas.However, image quality is where it counts. If you are new to digital cameras, then the Nikon has the edge.Both cameras have their plus points, though...
Abstract: In this comparative review, we take a look at three attractive intro- to mid-range APS-C DSLR cameras available as of October, 2012: the Canon Rebel T4i (EOS 650D), Nikon D5100, and Pentax K-30. This isn't an in-depth review of each camera, but rather a c...
Abstract: The new Nikon D5100 D-SLR is a compact and lightweight DX-format camera. The body is about two-thirds the size of a D300, recording on SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. The similarly compact kit lens, an 18-55mm VR, provides good balance, and, along with my...
