Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera

Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS DSLR Camera

The D5100 incorporates an amazing array of special effects for use when taking still pictures or recording D-Movie Full HD movies. Selective Color isolates any color within the scene, capture details in places too dark for your own eyes using Night Vision, create bright, glowing images filled with atmosphere with High Key, emphasize the mood of a scene using Low Key, Miniature Effect makes a scene look like a miniature scale model and Color Sketch creates color outlines of the subject that are played back as a series of stills in a slide show. Accessories: ME-1 Stereo Microphone, CF-DC2 Semi-soft Case, EN-EL14 Rechargeable li-ion Battery, AN-DC3 Strap, UC-E6 USB Cable, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap, BF-1B Body Cap, DK-20 Rubber Eyecup, EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable, MH-24 Quick charger, ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control, MC-DC2 Remote Release, GP1-CL1 Camera Strap Clip for GP-1, GP-1 GPS Unit, GP1-CA90 Accessory Cable for GP-1, DK-20C + 2.0 Correction Eyepiece, DK-20C + 5.0 Correction Eyepiece,DK-20C + 3.0 Correction Eyepiece, DG-2 Eyepiece Magnifier, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap. 

Product Features:

Vari-angle LCD Monitor

Creativity from any point of view

Take pictures or record movies from a unique viewpoint, the D5100’s 3.0 inch, super sharp, 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD monitor allows for versatile high quality viewing and playback. Explore every angle, with overhead shots, waist level candids, ground level and fun self portraits; you will never miss a shot. This Vari-angle monitor allows you to be creative from any point of view.

Effects Mode

More fun and artistic pictures and movies

The D5100 incorporates an amazing array of special effects for use when taking still pictures or recording D-Movie Full HD movies. Selective Color isolates any color within the scene, capture details in places too dark for your own eyes using Night Vision, create bright, glowing images filled with atmosphere with High Key, emphasize the mood of a scene using Low Key, Miniature Effect makes a scene look like a miniature scale model and Color Sketch creates color outlines of the subject that are played back as a series of stills in a slide show.

Tell better stories

Full HD 1080p D-Movie with Sound

The D5100 delivers exceptionally high-quality movie performance due to its full HD capability while the latest in full-time autofocus takes the guess work out of tracking your subjects while in motion. Effortless moviemaking is at your fingertip thanks to D5100’s ergonomically placed Live View and Movie start button. Your D-Movies will come to life thanks to D5100’s sound recording capability — get stereo sound with Nikon’s optional ME-1 Stereo Microphone.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Exquisite detail in highlight and shadow

In scenes with extreme contrasts, such as bright, sunlit clouds and a foreground deep in shadow, it was once quite difficult to render the textures of both equally. Not any more. D5100 combines two exposures to create an image revealing an extremely wide dynamic range, but with less noise and richer color gradation than ever before.

Stunning image quality

Image quality in a class of its own

Incorporating the latest Nikon D-SLR technologies such as the 16.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 2 image processing engine, the D5100 delivers outstanding image quality. Its CMOS sensor offers a remarkably wide ISO range (ISO 100 to 6400) with reduced noise which enables you to shoot at faster shutter speeds and capture scenes and subjects with less blur. Handheld shooting and full HD movies come out looking great even in low light.

Speed and performance that delivers

With high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 4 frames per second, you’ll never miss a moment and with D5100’s large optical viewfinder providing accurate and realistic composition, you’ll get a precise view and focus in every situation.

Capture your subjects precisely

D5100’s 11-point AF system provides flexibility to compose the shot you want ensuring your subject is captured sharply wherever it’s located in the frame. Working together with the Scene Recognition System, the camera can keep your main subject in focus even if the composition changes using Nikon’s exclusive 3D-tracking.

Conclusions

I've been using Nikons for the last 3 years or so and have always admired the quality in workmanship of all my cameras. For me it was the best thing since the so called "sliced bread". This last Christmas, my father surprised me with a D5100. Love it!!! Same ease of use,same great quality, same good customer and tech help. The video is a plus. I'm not sure how often I will use it but it's nice to have if I need it. Super plus is that most of my lenses will still work on new camera