Nikon

· 16.2 Megapixels.

· 3.0-inch LCD.

· Special Effects Mode

· Equipped with 16 Scene Modes.

· Approximately 921k-dot Vari-Angle Monitor with Wide Viewing Angle and Increased Visibility.

· D-Movie for Recording and Editing of Full-HD Movies.

Product Overview

Nikon D5100

Keep your memorable moments fresh and lively with Nikon D5100 DSLR Camera! Its 16.2-megapixel CMOS sensor (size 23.6 x 15.6mm) offering a wide range of ISO sensitivity (upto ISO 25600) delivers awesome picture quality. The camera combines two exposures to create an image revealing wide dynamic range and rich color gradation.

The DSLR uses a Nikon DX format (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS sensor for imagining. This sensor unit features an integrated dust reduction system that uses ultrasonic vibrations to dislodge any dust that accumulates on the low pass filter. The camera also features the new EXPEED 2 image processing engine that is claimed to offer ‘lighting-fast’ data processing and deliver exceptional image quality.

Still images are recorded in either NEF (raw, 14bit, compressed) or JPEG format with a maximum size of 4928 x 3264 pixels. The picture control system provides options of standard, neutral, vivid, monochrome, portrait, and landscape with the ability to modify and save as custom setting. Shutter speed of the camera range from 30 sec to 1/4000 sec in 1/3 or ½-EV steps. The camera uses Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor with TTL phase detection method for focusing. It features 11 focus points including one cross-type sensor.

The focus mode are single servo (AF-S), continuously servo (AF-C), Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), and MF. AF-area modes available are single-point AF, auto-area AF, and 3D-tracking. It has a built-in flash with guide number of approximately 12 to 13m at ISO 100.

The Nikon D5100 comes loaded with new special effects modes that allow you to add some special effects to the photographs in real time. The drive modes available are Single, Continuous, Self-timer, Delayed remote, Quick-response remote and Quiet shutter release. And the metering modes are Matrix, Center-weighted, and Spot. For up to 9 exposures, the camera can be set at a self-timer to fire with a delay of 2s, 5s, or 10s and 20s. Exposure can be compensated up to +/-5 EV in 1/3 or ½ EV steps.

The Nikon D5100 also features Active D-Lighting, which can be set to Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off. White Balance can be set to Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, and Preset manual. Autofocus is fast and accurate, and the camera’s AF sensor can handle most low-light situations well.

The DSLR’s 3.0-inch super sharp, 921 k-dots Vari-angle polysilicon TFT LCD monitor with 170 degree viewing angle is equipped with 16 Scene Modes. The monitor swivels to one side and approximately 100 percent frame coverage allows for versatile high quality viewing and playback. This is a deviation from the D5000, which had one that swiveled downward.

When it comes to video recording, you can take full advantage of 1080 p HD video recording with its streamlined shooting design, noiseless profile and the new ME-1 microphone. You can also have standard ISO 518 accessory shoe with sync and data contacts along with safety lock. You can also add some special effects to the photographs in real time like night vision, color sketch, miniature effect, selective color, high key, silhouette and low key.

The camera uses an SD memory card (including SDHC and SDXC) as storage media and is powered by an EN-EL 14 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). The exterior is made of engineering plastic, but it features lens mount and tripod mount made of metal. Nikon D5100 is compatible with the AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR kit lens. The combination is light and comfortable to handle. The hand grip is rubberized and provides a firm hold.

Hope you have a happy experience in capturing the wonderful moments!