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Nikon D5100 Body Only Digital Camera

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Product Description An innovative 2.7-in. Vari-angle monitor, outstanding 12.3-megapixel image quality, D-Movie capability, and expanded Scene Modes deliver renowned Nikon quality in a fun, easy-to-use digital SLR.
The Nikon D5100 includes features designed to enhance the shooting experience, including an impressive 3-inch, super sharp 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD screen and full HD (1080p) movie... More
The Nikon D5100 includes features designed to enhance the shooting experience, including an impressive 3-inch, super sharp 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD screen and full HD (1080p) movie recording with full-time autofocus. The 16.2-megapixel D5100 is also the first Nikon D-SLR to provide in-camera effects that can be applied to both photos and movies to deliver even more creative expression. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom -
HD Recording Format 720p (HDTV) 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.24 lb. 1.23 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.7 in. 3 in.
Resolution 12.9 Megapixel 16.9 Megapixel
Features AF Tracking HDR (High Dynamic Range) Function
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 12.9 Megapixel 16.9 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Image Resolutions 4288 x 2848 • 3216 x 2136 • 2144 x 1424 2464 x 1632 • 4928 x 3264 • 3696 x 2448
Video   
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 • 320 x 216 • 640 x 424 640 x 480 (VGA) • HD (1280 x 720) • 1920 x 1080
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG • HD (High Definition) QuickTime • MPEG-4 • HD (High Definition)
Video Speed 24 fps 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 4 Frames -
White Balance Auto • Manual • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Sunset (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In Built-In & External
ISO Speeds 100 • 200 • 3200 • 6400 100 • 6400 • 12800 • 25600
Storage   
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0 JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • DCF 2.0 • EXIF 2.3
Memory Type SD Card • SDHC Card SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed • Basic Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Optical Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels 921,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 • HDMI USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life - 660 Images
Dimensions   
Weight 1.24 lb. 1.23 lb.
Depth 3.1 in. 3.1 in.
Height 4.1 in. 3.8 in.
Width 5 in. 5 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 018208254521 -
Product ID 84682579 107565407
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery Software • USB Cable • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date 14 April, 2009 April, 2011
Family Line Nikon D Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN VAA116EA VBA310AE
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon D5000
Nikon D5000 Body Only Digital Camera
From $379.99
Nikon D5100 Body Only
Nikon D5100 Body Only Digital Camera
From $499.99

Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 29 user reviews
83% recommend this product
5 stars
17
4 stars
9
3 stars
1
2 stars
1
1 star
1
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (5)
  • Rich Features (5)
  • Quality Construction (3)
  • Easy to Use (3)
  • Faster Shutter (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Powerful Zoom (2)
  • Stylish (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • low price (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (2)
  • Heavy (2)
  • Shutter Lag (1)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (7)
  • Travel (4)
  • Outdoors (3)
  • Portraits (1)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Special Events (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

Nikon Coolpix 5000 Nikon Ups the Ante in the Digital Camera Wars

byHoward_Creech Jan 13, 2002
154 Helpfuls 155 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 5 Megapixel Images, Pro metering, NO SHUTTER LAG
Cons Nothing important
Recommended it? Yes

For the past ten years professional and serious amateur photographers have wondered what digital photography was going to be like when it grew up. The answer to that question is pretty complicated, but the new Nikon Coolpix 5000 might be part of the answer. Every now and again there is a quantum... Read full review »

242

The Nikon Coolpix 5000 - Enter the world of 5-megapixel bliss - Part 1

byjag2112 May 21, 2002
102 Helpfuls 103 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Incredible images. Numerous features. Good optics. Nikon name.
Cons Expensive. Only a 3x optical zoom. Some shutter lag.
Recommended it? Yes

A little over a year ago, the first 3 megapixel digital still cameras were becoming common-place - but at a price. At that time, the general consensus was that 3 megapixels would be more than enough for everyone's use.

That was then. This is now.

As more and more images are... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

5.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
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Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
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Consumer Reviews

1

Good Camera!

bycoreyselby May 13, 2012
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Picture Quality<br>Build Quality<br>Video Quality<br>swivel...
Cons cant change video settings<br>Kind of small DSLR
Recommended it? Yes

This camera is no doubt, phenomenal for its price range. It's a newer Nikon DSLR Model. It has its up and its downs, but overall I find myself noticing the ups on this camera. Its a great camera for the price (as I stated before) it contains a 16.2 megapixel sensor, a handy swivel screen, built in... Read full review »

booruwa
140

Another champion for entry level enthusiast

bybooruwa May 14, 2011
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent Picture Quality
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

Thisis a hottie with a few cool features a lot of entry level or enthusiasts would love. before commenting on picture quality some of the standout features are the vari angle LCD screen which rotates 360degrees. Any photograpgher would love it coz it makes easier to tilt the screen in better angles... Read full review »

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