Nikon D5100
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14 years ago
Hands-on Report: Nikon D5100 DSLR camera review
On April 5, 2011, nearly two years after the launch of the well regarded (and quite popular) Nikon D5000, Nikon announced its much anticipated advanced entry-level replacement DSLR, the . Like the D5000, the D5100 trickles down impressive image sensor technology to price-minded photographers.
14 years ago
Nikon D5100 16.2Mp DSLR
The D5100 is evidence of Nikon fine-tuning its entry-level range for a users that demand increasingly more complex, all-round DSLRs but expect greater ease of use and creative extras too. While I thoroughly enjoyed shooting with the D5100, the camera is by no means perfect.
14 years ago
Nikon D5100
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.
Pros:
- Very low image noise
- Excellent white-balance
- Reliable metering
- Good dynamic range
- Accurate autofocus system
- Quick shutter-lag
- Great shot-to-shoot speed
- Instant power-on and off times
- Quick to record and stop video
- Full HD video with autofocus
- Good build quality
- Rangefinder MF assistance
Cons:
- Mostly slow autofocus
- Uneven color response
- Slight image softness
- Noise-reduction even when disabled
- LCD glare when settings are changed
- Live-View not exposure-priority
- Microphone records camera noise
- Difficulty to setup video framing
- Limited external controls
- Limited interface control
- Odd...
14 years ago
Nikon D5100 review
A well-rounded package, it ticks all the boxes for a mid-priced DSLR whilst offering some amusing extras and strong picture and movie performance
14 years ago
Nikon D5100 DSLR
A well-rounded package, it ticks all the boxes for a mid-priced DSLR whilst offering some amusing extras and strong picture and movie performance [via Stuff UK ]
14 years ago
Nikon D5100 18-55mm VR Kit review
Nikon's latest mid-price consumer SLR is pitched to go head-to-head with the Canon EOS 600D The two cameras are uncannily similar, with very little to separate their dimensions, weights and prices.
14 years ago
Nikon D5100
The Nikon D5100 is a excellent camera, updating it's predecessor and offering a competitive alternative to the Canon rival at a similar price and spec. The Canon offers, we feel, more direct control (including on-board wireless flash control), but the Nikon on-screen information is excellently...
Pros:
- Image quality
- focusing
- video quality
- Effects mode gives some quick and fun results
- vari-angle screen
- low light performance
Cons:
- Controls could be better arranged to give you direct control of shooting features with less dependency on the menus
- Effects could offer more settings
- camera neither feels simple enough for newcomers or direct enough for the more advanced photographer
14 years ago
Nikon D5100 review
The D5100 is the latest addition to Nikon's expansive DSLR line.
14 years ago
Nikon D5100 review
In addition to delivering superb image quality, both aim to strike a balance between ease of use for the beginner and sophisticated controls for the more advanced photographer.
14 years ago
Nikon D5100 review
An update to the 12Mp Nikon D5000 , this new ￡658 model offers some features that may entice current D5000 owners to upgrade, including full 1080p HD video, a bigger and better articulating LCD screen, larger burst mode capacity, expanded ISO, full-time autofocus in video and Live View, and special...
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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