Rating 4.3 114 reviews
Manufacturer: Nikon
pentaxforums.com
13 years ago

Canon T4i vs Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-30

We've found that each camera has its pros an cons, and none of them are perfect. The one that's right for you depends on your needs!
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Mouthshut
10 years ago

Nikon D5100 best semi professional

This is one of the best semi professional camera. For a begin if some one intrested to go with D3100 its better to go with D5100 as this will never disapoint you after having a hands on experience with SLR camera. Generally this comes with 18-55 lens which is enough for a start.
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ePHOTOzine
15 years ago

Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Review

Joshua Waller reviews the new Nikon D5100 Digital SLR - fresh design by Nikon enables a smaller body.
Pros:
  • Excellent video quality
  • 16.2 megapixel sensor
  • excellent detail
  • Excellent ISO performance
  • Night vision mode - very useful
  • Great swivel screen
  • Quite good value for money
  • Great image quality
  • Compact
  • stylish design
  • 2 year warranty
Cons:
  • Quicker access to options could be provided
  • Live view frame rate drops when using some of the effects
  • RAW not available when using effects or HDR mode
  • Slower than expected focusing speed
  • Slow shutter response in live view
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PC Magazine
15 years ago

Nikon D5100

Nikon started the D-SLR video recording revolution back in 2008 with the Nikon D90 ($899.95, 4 stars). Thanks to its large, APS-C image sensor, with 370mm2 surface area, the video captured by this digital camera and its successors was so good that pros have used Nikon D-SLRs to film commercials and...
Pros:
  • Superb still image and video quality
  • Excellent low-light shooting capability
  • Sharp, articulating LCD
  • Continuous autofocus during Live View shooting
  • Lots of useful in-camera effects
Cons:
  • Continuous autofocus in Live View is slow
  • Some lens noise when autofocusing in video mode
  • No 720p60 video recording
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Review guidelines
14 years ago

Nikon D5100: Review

The Nikon D5100 is an important step forward in the history of SLR cameras. Make available, in an entry-level price, features and qualities typical of more expensive models and semi-professional. Just think of the 16 mega pixel sensor and, above all, the high quality in the images it captures.
Pros:
  • Image quality
  • features and specifications semiprofessional
Cons:
  • We would have preferred a greater customization of the buttons
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REVIEW STREAM
14 years ago

Nikon D5100 DSLR Camera

I usually don't take out my Nikon D5100 for heavy duty or casual purposes. That's because it is high resolution DSLR and I am totally in love with it. You can say I am very possessive about this first ever DSLR I ever bought. Even a bit possessive perhaps.
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gdgt
12 years ago

I like this camera. I'm an old film photographer, but finally gave in to the digital snapshot revolution just to take pictures. I finally decided to jump back into the DSLR world, and this is a great camera for starting back. Complex, but manageable, and such a range of options to take excellent...
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dpreview.com
12 years ago

Size : Compact, but the grip may be a bit too small depending on how big your hands are. Images : Just great. Not really far behind it's newer brothers. Video : Meh, kinda sucks. For better video, go to other brands or to higher end models.
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J&R
14 years ago

Still learning but so far LOVE IT!!!

I've used this camera to capture my friend's daughter at the park while playing and it was awesome. Used the sport setting for action shots. I have used the editing features within the camera to do selective color which is my favorite feature. I love this camera!
Pros:
  • Easy To Use
  • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • Good Image Quality
  • Good Image Stabilization
  • High ISO Performance
  • Large Clear LCD
  • Tilt /Swivel LCD
Cons:
  • Noisy At High ISO
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Photo answers
14 years ago

Wow! what a camera.

I have been waiting for Nikon to make a DSLR with a flip out screen, and Wow they finaly have, and what a camera. as i have mobility problems, taking shots from low angles or high angles is a real problem.
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