The Nikon D5100 is a 16.2-megapixel DX-format DSLR F-mount camera announced
by Nikon on April 5, 2011. It features the same 16.2-megapixel CMOS sensor as
the D7000 with 14-bit resolution, while delivering Full HD 1080p video mode at
either 24, 25 or 30fps. The D5100 is the first Nikon DSLR to offer 1080p video at
a choice of frame rates; previous Nikon DSLRs that recorded 1080p only did so at
24 fps. It replaces the D5000 and is replaced by the D5200.
Feature list Sony IMX071 16.2-megapixel Nikon DX
format CMOS sensor. Nikon EXPEED 2 image/video processor.
Automatic correction of lateral chromatic aberration for JPEGs.
Correction-data is additionally stored in RAW-files and used by Nikon Capture
NX, View NX and some other RAW tools. D-Movie mode with autofocus.
Inbuilt time-lapse photography intervalometer
Active D-Lighting. First Nikon DSLR with in camera High
Dynamic Range mode. 3.0-inch articulated 921,000-dot LCD.
Live View shooting mode with Contrast Detect and face priority auto focus.
Continuous Drive up to 4 frames per second.
3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System.
3D Tracking Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with 11 AF points.
ISO sensitivity 100 to 6400 and up to 25600 with boost. With monochrome
Night-vision up to ISO 102400 equivalent.
Bracketing. Auto scene recognition mode with 19
pre-programmed scenes. Quiet shooting mode.
Built-in sensor cleaning system and airflow control system.
HDMI HD video output. Stereo microphone input
Enhanced built-in RAW processing with extended Retouch menu for image
processing without using a computer: D-Lighting, Red-eye reduction, Trimming,
Monochrome & filter effects, Color balance, Image overlay, NEF processing,
Quick retouch, Straighten, Distortion control, Fisheye, Color outline, Color
sketch, Perspective control, Miniature effect, Selective Color, Edit movie,
Side-by-side comparison. File formats: JPEG, NEF, H.264 video
codec. EN-EL14 Lithium-ion Battery with up to
660 shots per charge. Like Nikon's other consumer level DSLRs,
the D5100 has no in-body autofocus motor, and fully automatic autofocus
requires one of the currently 162 lenses with an integrated autofocus motor. With
any other lenses the camera's electronic rangefinder can be used to manually
adjust focus. Can mount unmodified A-lenses with
support of the electronic rangefinder and without metering.
= Optional accessories = The Nikon D5100 has available
accessories such as: Nikon Stereo Microphone ME-1
Nikon ML-L3 Wireless and MC-DC2 wired remotes. Third party remotes are also
available. Nikon GP-1 GPS Unit for direct GPS
geotagging. Third party solutions partly with 3-axis compass, data-logger,
bluetooth and support for indoor use are available from Solmeta, Dawn, Easytag,
Foolography, Gisteq and Phottix. See comparisons/reviews.
Battery grip third party solutions are available.
Nikon CF-DC2 Soft Case. Third party solutions for WLAN
transmitter are available. Various Nikon Speedlight or third party
flash units including devices with Nikon Creative Lighting System wireless flash
commander or support for SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander.
Third party radio flash control triggers are partly supporting i-TTL, but do not
support the Nikon Creative Lighting System. See reviews.
Tethered shooting with Nikon Camera Control Pro 2, Apple Aperture 3, Adobe
LightRoom 3 or other partly free products including apps.
Other accessories from Nikon and third parties, including protective cases and
bags, eyepiece adapters and correction lenses, and underwater housings.
Reception Independent reviews and image
comparisons at all ISO speeds in JPEG and RAW are available.
DxO Labs awarded its sensor an overall score of 80.
Filming Nikon France used the D5100 for the
production of the short film "Fragments". Nikon used the D5100 to
film one of the television commercials for the camera itself, which feature
actor and perennial Nikon pitchman Ashton Kutcher.
See also List of Nikon F-mount lenses with
integrated autofocus motors References
External links Digitutor Nikon D5100 Nikon
Nikon D5100 Product Page at Nikon Global Nikon D5100 Manual Nikon