Very good photo quality, with impressive high ISO performance, Compact, solid, and generally well designed body, 3inch LCD with 921k pixels can flip to the side and rotate, Plenty of manual controls, with RAW image format support (of course), Snappy performance in most areas, with good continuous shooting mode, Full HD movie mode with continuous autofocus, Active DLighting reduces highlight clipp
Photos tend to be soft, Slow focusing in live view mode; poor low light focusing (with LV), Movie mode woes: sluggish and noisy continuous AF, no manual controls, Some controls poorly located, namely the live view switch and movie recording button; camera could use more direct buttons, Autofocus only available with AFS and AFI lenses, Wireless flash control would've been nice, Full manual on CDRO
The Nikon D5100 is a very nice "premium" entry-level D-SLR, and offers some genuinely useful new features compared to its predecessor (the D5000). Some of the highlights are very good photo quality (with low noise until the very highest sensitivities)...
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Published: 2011-05-22, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
Abstract: A step-up camera that offers something for everyoneWhat's Hot: Near-Excellent stills and great full-HD video. What's Not: Too many controls lost in the menus. Who It's For: Those looking to step up to a serious shooter's DSLR, at a less serious price.Niko...
Quality images with good balance of detail and noise, Articulated screen with 3in / 920k panel, HD video at multiple fps with mic input and continuous AF, Fun EFFECTS mode, some of which can be applied to video.
Continuous movie AF can be visibly and audibly distracting, UI slow for experienced owners, No Live Histogram in Live View, No motor to autofocus older (non AF-S) lenses.
As I said at the top of this page, the Nikon D5100 represents a decent upgrade over its predecessor, and while it lacks the manual movie exposure control of the D7000, the choice of multiple 1080p frame rates, live special effects and fully articulate...
The Nikon D5100 successfully bridges the gap between the beginner-friendly approach of the D3100 and the more complex D7000, with the latter's fantastic 16 megapixel sensor being the icing on the proverbial cake. The D5100 does have a few minor handli...
Abstract: In part two of this series on using DSLR cameras for capturing high-definition video I teased to the new D5100 camera coming from Nikon.It’s here … and my favorite little camera store here in Dallas had one. Now it’s mine. What drew me to the new uni...
Good image quality, improved live view mode, responsive AF, impressive movie options
Noncustomiseable Effects, no AFpoint lock, no remote commander, no DoF preview
The D5100 succeeds in delivering top image quality from an affordable mid-level body, married with ease of use and a series of improvements over other Nikon DSLR cameras. Nikon D7000-like quality for less cash and a more advanced live view focusing mod...
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Published: 2011-04-09, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
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
Though it doesn't rank first based on any individual aspect of the camera, the Nikon D5100 delivers a solid combination of image quality, performance, features, and design that puts it out in front if you're looking for a well-rounded option under $1,...
Abstract: It has Vari-angle LCD MonitorCreativity from any point of viewTake pictures or record movies from a unique viewpoint, the D5100's 3.0 inch, super sharp, 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD monitor allows for versatile high quality viewing and playback. Explore eve...
Abstract: The D5100 is a refreshed . It retains the swivel screen and does movies. Also New: ME-1 Stereo Microphone Engineered specifically for a D-SLR, and powered directly through the camera Attaches to the hot shoe and has noise dampening c...
Very low image noise, Excellent whitebalance, Reliable metering, Good dynamic range, Accurate autofocus system, Quick shutterlag, Great shottoshoot speed, Instant poweron and off times, Quick to record and stop video, Full HD video with autofocus, Good bu
Mostly slow autofocus, Uneven color response, Slight image softness, Noisereduction even when disabled, LCD glare when settings are changed, LiveView not exposurepriority, Microphone records camera noise, Difficulty to setup video framing, Limited externa
The Nikon D5100 is the upper-entry-level camera in the Nikon DSLR lineup. Slotting itself just above the D3100 Nikon D3100, it produces superior-quality images using a similar design with a less efficient interface. Above it, the D7000 Nikon D7000 shares ...
