Nikon D5100
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15 years ago
Nikon D5100
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 $1,000.
Pros:
- 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
Cons:
- While it's fast
- some aspects of the D5100's performance still lag behind its class
15 years ago
Conceptually, the D5100 perfectly fills the gap in Nikon's line-up between the entry-level D3100 and the much more enthusiast-orientated D7000 - marrying the ease-of-use of the former with the image quality of the latter.
Pros:
- Excellent image quality
- Unintimidating interface
- but with plenty of manual control
- Articulated
- high-res LCD screen
- Sophisticated AF system for the price
- Easy manual selection of off-center AF points
- Unusually fast Live View AF for a low-end DSLR (but still relatively slow compared to...
Cons:
- Sub-optimal placement of some second-tier controls (like live view switch
- Movie shooting button 'orphaned' from live view switch
- Buggy Live View / Movie Mode (movies aren't necessarily recorded at set aperture
- No live histogram in live view
- AF still a little sluggish in live view mode
- full-time...
13 years ago
Shutter is very slow, not for professional shooter
NIKON D5100 16MP Digital SLR Camera I bought a Nikon this time thinking I would have richer colors and better shutter speeds then Canon. Nope. It takes nice photos but this camera is for amateurs, not professionals needing more features for what is spent. Back to Canon next time I buy a new camera.
15 years ago
Nikon D5100
Retailing for approximately ￡670 body only or ￡750 with an 18-55mm VR kit lens, the Nikon D5100 replaces the D5000 as Nikon's advanced entry-level DSLR. Sitting below the enthusiast-level D7000 but above the bare-bones D3100, the D5100 takes some advanced specifications from the former and mixes...
Pros:
- Hi-resolution articulated monitor
- Easy to use
- Much improved live view AF
Cons:
- Special Effects a bit limited
- No wireless flash control/DoF preview
15 years ago
Review: Nikon D5100 The Best Entry-Level DSLR?
After a quick first look, we are now able to bring you a full review of the Nikon D5100, which is the best entry level DSLR ever from Nikon.
Pros:
- Hi-resolution articulated monitor
- Easy to use
- Much improved live view AF
Cons:
- Special Effects a bit limited
- No wireless flash control/DoF preview
15 years ago
Nikon D5100
The latest addition to Nikon's updated consumer SLR range is the D5100, which slots into the series above the entry-level D3100 and below the higher-end D7000.
Pros:
- Noise handled very well up to 3200 ISO
- Good general responsiveness (on/off
- photo saving
- Good build quality and swivel screen
- 1080p HD video mode
- Fun creative filters
Cons:
- Autofocus too slow in Live View and video modes
- Automatic white balance doesn't work very well under tungsten light
- Controls and menus could be better
- Mono sound in video mode
- Built-in flash isn't compatible with wireless slave flash units
14 years ago
Review: Nikon D5100 DSLR
The latest addition to Nikon's expansive DSLR line, the 16 megapixel D5100, fits neatly between the entry-level D3100 ($700 with kit lens) and the more sophisticated D7000 ($1200 body only).
Pros:
- Well-rounded feature set
- Top-notch image quality (still and video
- Excellent low-light/high-ISO performance
- New special effects
- Full time AF in Live View and video
Cons:
- 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
14 years ago
Nikon D5100 review
Nikon's baby-of-the-range D3100 was our Editors' Choice at the close of 2010, so we have high expectations of 2011's addition to the range, the D5100 . With just £9 separating this from Canon's EOS 600D, the Nikon fields a lower 16.2-megapixel resolution.
Pros:
- Angle-adjustable LCD
- built-in effects filters for JPEG shooting
- solid build
- large, well-labelled controls
- good ergonomics
Cons:
- Manual focusing required in video mode
14 years ago
Nikon D5100 Review: A Sub-$1000 DSLR Gem
The latest addition to Nikon's expansive DSLR line, the 16-megapixel Nikon D5100 fits neatly between the entry-level D3100 ($700 with kit lens) and
Pros:
- Beautiful 3-inch articulated LCD
- Well-rounded feature set
- Top-notch image quality (still and video
- Excellent low-light/high-ISO
Cons:
- Requires AF-S lens with built-in AF motor
- Live View and video AF
14 years ago
Nikon D5100 DSLR
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
Pros:
- 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
Cons:
- 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
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