NIKON D5100 DSLR Camera
- Effective Pixels: 16.2 MP
- Sensor Type: CMOS | LCD Size: 3 inch
- Max Shutter Speed: 1/4000
- Auto Focus
The Nikon D5100, is a member of the popular series meant for the entry level enthusiastic photographer. You can not only take great pictures with it, but you can also record videos in Full-HD mode at 1920 x 1080 p.
Horizontal Swing
The Nikon D5100 is equipped with a variety of features that can help during photography sessions spanning a range of conditions and situations. Functions like the Horizontal Swing mode add a level of flexibility to the abilities of a photographer.
Swivel that Monitor
The viewing screen of the camera is designed in such a manner that it allows for a variable angle of swing. This gives you ample opportunities to take pictures no matter how and where the subject is located.
Special Effects Mode
Photography is all about creativity and self expression, which is a fact as seen by the images that get captured by passionate lensmen. The Nikon camera can also augment the pictures with a host of special effects that can be configured on it through the special effects mode. Some of these effects can be, Selective Color, Color Sketch and also the Miniature Effect.
High Speed Shooting
When you come across that perfect shot, there are instances where you know instinctively that one picture just won’t cut it. Use the camera’s High Speed Continuous Shooting mode to capture the whole series of events in high quality details.
Silent Shutter
This camera by Nikon is also equipped with a revolutionary new Silent Shutter mechanism that greatly reduces the sound made by the mechanical shutter commonly used by DSLR cameras. The lack of loud sounds associated with the shutter release will allow for better photography thanks to less distractions and miniscule vibrations caused by the excess noise, as sound after all, is derived from vibrations.
Sensor Technology
This Nikon camera is equipped with a high quality DX format CMOS image processing Sensor that is capable of taking high quality images thanks to the camera’s excellent lenses. The CMOS image sensor is also more advanced than previous forms of sensors used by Nikon as it allows for greater details and colour reproductions.
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An awesome product! Let's compare it closest Canon competitor, 550D!
Why you should go for Canon 550D?
1. Well well, street price is lower, you can actually buy some low end camera with that difference..
2. Built-in focus motor.. This is most important reason why you should go for 550D than D5100. It will save your hell lot of money on your further lens purchases.. You will not need to go for lenses with built-in auto-focus motor, which are much more costly.
3. More me...
Chetan Vartak
May, 2012
Nikon D5100 DSLR: Simply Awesome Images with Great Details and Sharpness.
Nikon D5100 DSLR, is placed between Entry level and Pro level DSLR cameras from Nikon. Precisely between D3100 and D7000. Before zeroing on the D5100 I did my own research about Nikon and Canon. Since Nikon and Canon are the leading brands in Camera Optics, it ...
Mehul Vora
Certified Buyer
Nov, 2012
So the battles of thoughts are finally over! :)
Yes, i had a bias towards Nikon. But that was not the only reason for selecting Nikon... Since i had gone through the pain and torture of this selection pro...
Amal A
Certified Buyer, Hyderabad
Aug, 2014
Confused betwen Canon 550D and Nikon D5100?
this is an ongoing war between two market leaders in DSLR segment. but if you are looking for serious (as mentioned by Harikrshna) then I would strongly recommend go with Nikon while considering following points.
Nikon D5100 Highlights:
> Low noise at high ISO
> Great color depth
> Great image quality
> Wide dynamic range
Canon 550D
> Built-in focus motor
> Thin(2.4")
This will give you an idea that Nikon D5100 has best entry level fully loaded camera for serious aspiring photographe...
Bhaumik Shah
Aug, 2011
Buyers help guide to your first DSLR
I am very satisfied with my Nikon D5100 + 35mm f/1.8, would recommend both wholeheartedly to anybody considering a DSLR.
My review is to help others buying their first DSLR make a decision. Firstly, all DSLRs take excellent photos and videos too. I believe that no one brand is MUCH better than the others
1. Budget: Whatever your budget, buy at least one good lens to su...
Romir Bannerjee
Certified Buyer, Mumbai
Apr, 2014
Beginner's Gun Smells like a Cannon.
Nikon and Canon are more like the opposite faces of a sword, Similarly Sharp & Shiny. Go for whatever you want. Don't take a brand for granted, nothing is perfect though.
I chose D5100 bec...
??kshay Sharma
Certified Buyer, New Delhi
Oct, 2013
Nikon D5100 vs Canon EOS 600D
This is my first ever DSLR. I basically love to take pictures and videos. I have a bridge camera which ...
Twinkle Paul
Oct, 2013
A Prism of Colours
The Nikon D5100 takes low light photography to a level that competing DSLR'S desperately try to reach. Full HD 1080p recording and full time auto focus, with the option of an external mic input, the D5100 might very well replac...
Nuke Roch
Sep, 2011
Simply Amazing !
For complete utilization of this camera, you will have to take one 70 mm to 300 mm lense...
Abhishek Shankhdhar
Sep, 2011
Alert: Camera is Awesome!! But dont buy it from SELLERS like this on FLIPKART..!!
Buy this camera(D5100 Nikon) from genuine website or shops but certainly not on flipkart.
About Camera: No other thought about this small little the best gadget for photography freeks. Grab this cam without having other thoughts if ur budget is around 30k.
About Registration: I tried registering my piece on nikon website, but i was shocked that after entering the serial key it displayed Serial key is Invalid. Product...
vittal badi
Certified Buyer, Dharwad
Oct, 2013
Taking pictures at multiple angles is one of the hardest things to do with cameras that have a fixed LCD monitor. However, the Nikon D5100 DSLR has a vari-angle LCD monitor that allows you to take multiple images at different angles. This 3-inch, 921,000-dot LCD monitor gives you high quality viewing and playback as well. You can now take overhead, ground level and waist level shots with ease.
LCD Monitor
Playback
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The Nikon D5100 DSLR incorporates a 16.2 Megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor as well as an EXPEED 2 image processing engine that delivers amazing image quality. Its CMOS sensor has a wide ISO range which enables you to capture stunning scenes at rapid shutter speeds without any blurring. You will also be able to capture great pictures even in low lit areas.
CMOS Sensor
2 ImageProcessor
The Nikon D5100 incorporates an electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane that gives a shutter speed of 1/4000 to 30 seconds. Some of the other features that the shutter has includes a continuous shutter mode, delayed remote, self-timer and single frame mode.
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1/4000 (Fastest)
Mode
The main reason why this camera is so popular among creative people is due to the multiple modes that it has. These special effect modes can be used when taking the picture or while recording a high definition video. Some of the modes include miniature effect, color sketch, high key and night vision. You can use these effects in different conditions to create the perfect scene for your photo.
Sketch
Low key
Vision
The Nikon D5100 is one of the few cameras out there that can take both images and videos in high definition. The camera is both quick and responsive and can take continuous shots at 4 frames per seconds. There also a bunch of preset modes available which allows you to control the quality of the picture such as Landscape, Monochrome and Portrait.
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Focus
per Second
The Nikon D5100 has an Audio/Video out, a Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, NTSC, Stereo Microphone for video recording and a hi-speed USB port. The camera is also Eye-fi compatible. Eye-fi is company that produces SD memory cards that have Wi-Fi capabilities. The camera has a slot for SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards.
HDMI Connector
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The Nikon D5100 uses a single EN-EL 14a rechargeable Li-Ion Battery which gives you a long battery life.
