Design and Ergonomics
The Nikon D5100 has dimensions of 128 x 97 x 79 mm and a weight of 510g.
7.5 cm (3-in.), 921k-dot vari-angle LCD monitor with wide viewing angle: lets you capture unique shots from any angle. Boasts a side opening mechanism that makes it easy to shoot self-portraits or use a tripod.
Live View with Scene Auto Selector: makes it easy to compose images using the vari-angle LCD monitor. Scene Auto Selector will select the best mode for the scene and subject you want to capture. Boasts easily selectable AF modes, including Face Priority AF that detects and tracks faces within the frame.
Picture Quality
16.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor: delivers lifelike images with vivid colors, reduced noise and smooth tonal gradations.
Performance Features
Razor-sharp 11-point AutoFocus system: offers fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame. Four AF-area modes, including 3D-tracking AF, deliver sharp results, whether your subject is off-center, moving fast or completely unpredictable.
4 fps continuous shooting: enables you to capture fast-moving action at four frames per second.
EXPEED 2 image processing engine: optimizes the camera's technologies for superior performance and maximum image quality.
High ISO (100-6400) light sensitivity - manually extendable up to 25600 using the Hi2 setting. Enables faster shutter speeds for finely detailed images with minimal noise when you shoot fast-moving subjects or take pictures in low light. Features an Auto ISO settin
Technology Features
D-Movie – full HD (1080p) movie clips: a dedicated movie-record button right next to the shutter-release makes it easy to keep the camera steady when you switch between recording stills and movies. AF-F mode keeps everything in focus, and the camera's vari-angle monitor and Special Effects mode enable unique shots. The camera supports use of an external microphone and offers 30p, 25p and 24p frame rates.
Special Effects mode: lets you shoot distinctive still images and movies using a special effect. Offers a range of effects, including Color Sketch, Miniature effect, Night Vision and Selective Color that lets you emphasize up to three colors of your choice and turns the rest of the image to monochrome.
Scene Modes automatically adjust camera settings, including Picture Controls and active D-Lighting, to take the guesswork out of tricky photo situations and deliver optimal results. Simply turn the mode dial to SCENE to access the most commonly used modes. Sample photos appear on the display to help you select the right mode.
HDR (High Dynamic Range) imaging: delivers exquisitely detailed shots of high-contrast scenes. Takes two shots within a single shutter release to create an image with an extremely wide dynamic range, low noise and rich color gradation.
Extensive in-camera Retouch Menu: lets you edit and enhance photos and movies in the camera. Offers a range of effects and filters including Perspective Control, Soft Focus and Color Outline, which transforms your photo into a line drawing.
Dual Integrated dust reduction system: Image Sensor Cleaning and Airflow Control systems keep dust away from the camera’s image sensor for clear, spot-free images.
HDTV compatibility: camera features a built-in HDMI connector with HDMI-CEC support so you can view your photos and movies on any HDTV and control playback features using your TV’s remote control.
Infrared front and back receiver: helps prevent image blur when shooting close-ups and self-portraits.
Stereo sound: designed specifically for D-SLRs, Nikon’s optional Stereo Microphone ME-1 lets you record movie clips in high-quality stereo sound, with no AF noise. Comes with windscreen and soft case accessories.
Compatibility
Lenses: Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses. Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported), and AI-P lenses. Non-CPU lenses can be used in mode M, but the camera exposure meter will not function. *The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
Flashes: SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400
Batteries: Li-ion Battery EN-EL14
Memory Card: SD card, SDHC card or SDXC card
Remote shutter Not Available
Battery Grip: Not Available
Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II AF-S DX VR
This popular 3x zoom lens with high quality optics and Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for super-quiet operation, has a focal length equivalent to 27-82.5mm in 35mm format - making it a good standard lens to cover your basic shooting needs.
Differing from the Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II AF-S DX, this lens features a Vibration Reduction (VR) stabilization system, enabling sharper pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise be possible. Its aspherical lens elements minimize spherical aberration, astigmatism, and other forms of distortion, while ensuring high resolution and contrast.
Technologies
Vibration Reduction (VR)
This innovative VR system minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed three stops (eight times) faster. It allows handheld shooting at dusk, at night, and even in poorly lit interiors.
Silent Wave Motor
AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s SWM which converts “traveling waves” into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that’s extremely accurate and super quiet.
DX NIKKOR
Compact and lightweight DX NIKKOR lenses featuring a smaller image circle are specially designed and optimized for Nikon D2-series, D1-series, D100 and D70s/D70 digital SLR cameras. These are ideal options for landscape photographers and others who need to shoot expansive scenes with Nikon DX-Format digital SLRs.
Basic Features
Minimum Aperture: f/22-36
Closest focusing distance: 28cm
Dimensions: 73 x 79.5mm
Weight: 265g
Filter Diameter: 52mm
16.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
High ISO (100-6400) light sensitivity - manually extendable up to 25600 using the Hi2 setting.
EXPEED 2 image processing engine
7.5 cm (3-in.), 921k-dot vari-angle LCD monitor with wide viewing angle
D-Movie – full HD (1080p) movie clips
Live View with Scene Auto Selector
Razor-sharp 11-point AutoFocus system
4 fps continuous shooting
Special Effects mode
Scene Modes
HDR (High Dynamic Range) imaging
Extensive in-camera Retouch Menu
Dual Integrated dust reduction system
HDTV compatibility
Infrared front and back receiver
Stereo sound
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