I don't envy the technical guys at Nikon. Improving on the D5100 is a tough call. The multi-award winning camera boasts an impressive array of features, each of which would put it in the top flight of camera bodies. For example, the 16.2 MP sensor graces Nikon's more expensive, professional spec D7000 and the ISO is extendable right up to 25600 for color and up to 102,400 in BW.
Not just a stills camera, the D5100 shoots full HD video and the tracking mode has been a real boon for videographers. Although the D5100 lacks an in built motor for AF-S lenses, the autofocus is fast and quiet.
The D5100 controls the contrast extremes with Nikon's own Active D-lighting software, which enables the camera to capture fine detail on both the brightest and darkest parts of the image.
And in car terms, the D5100 has plenty under the hood. Whilst 4 FPS isn't so much these days, it can shoot that almost continuously - up to 100 frames before the buffer is full.
There are some little extra, which make it different from it's class mates. The tiltable LCD screen is great for angular shots and the external stereo Mic make shooting high video and credible option.
It also has some great effect modes including night vision, (which can shoot a bw image right up to 102,400 iso) to color sketch which gives the image a naive cartoonish quality.
The built in flash is good enough to get you out of a hole, keeping the flesh tones really well though, of course, the hotshoe gives the option of as professional flashgun.
The feel of the camera in hand has always been important and the buttons are well placed for intuitive operation. The menus are also fairly straightforward, certainly easy for a beginner to find their way around.
Nikon have a great reputation for image quality and the D5100 can produce superb pictures in nearly all conditions. The technology in the camera is excellent and in many areas is equal to the D7000 or even D3s. the built quality is the only clue that this isn't a top of the range model, being a plastic casing instead of an alloy. The D5100 is a really superb camera and will be hard to improve on. The technicians at Nikon have a huge challenge to meet expectations for the D5200, which is expected soon.
Not just a stills camera, the D5100 shoots full HD video and the tracking mode has been a real boon for videographers. Although the D5100 lacks an in built motor for AF-S lenses, the autofocus is fast and quiet.
The D5100 controls the contrast extremes with Nikon's own Active D-lighting software, which enables the camera to capture fine detail on both the brightest and darkest parts of the image.
And in car terms, the D5100 has plenty under the hood. Whilst 4 FPS isn't so much these days, it can shoot that almost continuously - up to 100 frames before the buffer is full.
There are some little extra, which make it different from it's class mates. The tiltable LCD screen is great for angular shots and the external stereo Mic make shooting high video and credible option.
It also has some great effect modes including night vision, (which can shoot a bw image right up to 102,400 iso) to color sketch which gives the image a naive cartoonish quality.
The built in flash is good enough to get you out of a hole, keeping the flesh tones really well though, of course, the hotshoe gives the option of as professional flashgun.
The feel of the camera in hand has always been important and the buttons are well placed for intuitive operation. The menus are also fairly straightforward, certainly easy for a beginner to find their way around.
Nikon have a great reputation for image quality and the D5100 can produce superb pictures in nearly all conditions. The technology in the camera is excellent and in many areas is equal to the D7000 or even D3s. the built quality is the only clue that this isn't a top of the range model, being a plastic casing instead of an alloy. The D5100 is a really superb camera and will be hard to improve on. The technicians at Nikon have a huge challenge to meet expectations for the D5200, which is expected soon.
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Learn more about The Nikon D5200. Check out Jeremy Bayston's site where you can find out all about Nikon's D5200 D-SLR and when it will be launched.
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