Nikon D5100
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13 years ago
Nikon D5100 DSLR Review
The Nikon D5100 is the manufacturer's latest edition to its consumer DSLR lineup. Replacing the D5000, the camera sits neatly inbetween the entry-level D3100 and the high-end D7000. The camera is clearly aimed at attracting enthusiasts who have outgrown their basic entry-level DSLRs.
Pros:
- Excellent image quality
- Articulated LCD screen
- Sophisticated AF system for the price
Cons:
- Odd placement of some controls
- Movie mode is inconsistent
- and prone to "bugs
- Sluggish AF in Live View and Movie Mode
12 years ago
Good for enthusiasts/amateurs
I took one photography class in college and became a serious enthusiast ever since. The manual makes it easy to use, if you take the time to read it and actually test the camera.
Pros:
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Easy To Use
- High ISO Performance
- Large Clear LCD
Cons:
- Noisy At High ISO
11 years ago
The Nikon D5100 is the manufacturer's latest edition to its consumer DSLR lineup. Replacing the , the camera sits neatly in between the entry-level and the high-end . The camera is clearly aimed at attracting enthusiasts who have outgrown their basic entry-level DSLRs, and it will be in close...
15 years ago
Nikon D5100
Nikon's D5100 DSLR arrives just a year after the release of the D5000 it replaces, offering higher resolution, improved video performance and a more adjustable LCD monitor. Slightly smaller and lighter than its predecessor, it's the first Nikon DSLR with built-in special effects.
14 years ago
Nikon D5100 Review
The Nikon D5100 takes solid photos and videos, offering the response shutterbugs demand as they move from point-and-shoots to "real" cameras.
Pros:
- Quality 16-megapixel images
- 3-inch vari-angle LCD (921K pixels
- ISO range of 100 to 25,600
Cons:
- Kit lens is just a starting point
- Awkward control system
- Video good not great
14 years ago
Nikon D5100 Review
Overall, I had a very positive experience with the Nikon D5100. The camera is capable of delivering excellent results both for digital stills and video. As can be seen from image comparisons against other older Nikon DSLRs, the sensor on the Nikon D5100 and D7000 DSLRs is truly remarkable.
15 years ago
Nikon D5100
The Nikon D5100 is the company's latest 'upper-entry-level' DSLR aimed at beginners or those wanting a step-up from a basic budget model. Announced in April 2011, it comes exactly two years after its predecessor, the popular D5000.
Pros:
- 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
Cons:
- 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
15 years ago
Nikon D5100 review
The position of a mid-range consumer camera can be hard to get excited about; it's not the cheapest, nor is it the most advanced in its range, and yet it fills a useful role. Rather than just slotting in quietly between the entry-level D3100 and the more advanced D7000, the new Nikon D5100 offers...
12 years ago
Still One Of The Best
The Nikon D5100 has long since been considered a reliable yet affordable DSLR, even with the various advancements made in camera technology over the past year. It has a CMOS sensor with an optical resolution of 16.2 megapixels, an 11 point phase detection auto focus system and an ISO range of 100 to...
15 years ago
Nikon D5100 Review
How well does the Nikon D5100 walk the line between beginner and mid-level enthusiasts? The What Digital Camera Nikon D5100 review finds out…
Pros:
- Good image quality
- improved live view mode
- responsive AF
- impressive movie options
Cons:
- Non-customiseable Effects
- no AF-point lock
- no remote commander
- no DoF preview
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