The D5100 is a high-performance D-SLR designed to stimulate your creative side & help you create still images & movies like no other. The swing-out vari-angle monitor combines with the camera’s D-movie function to enable unique shots from any angle. Still images or movies can be shot using a special effect to add a sense of magic. High Dynamic Range imaging lets you capture exquisitely detailed stills of high-contrast scenes. The perfect way to capture your view of the world, this camera was made with freedom of expression in mind. 16.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor: delivers lifelike images with vivid colors, reduced noise & smooth tonal gradations. High ISO (100-6400) light sensitivity
- manually extendable up to 25600 using the Hi 2 setting. Enables faster shutter speeds for finely detailed images with minimal noise when you shoot fast-moving subjects or take pictures in low light. Features an Auto ISO setting. EXPEED 2 image processing engine: optimizes the cameras technologies for superior performance & maximum image quality. 7.5 cm (3-in.), 921k-dot vari-angle LCD monitor with wide viewing angle: lets you capture unique shots from any angle. Boasts a side opening mechanism that makes it easy to shoot self-portraits or use a tripod. D-Movie – full HD (1080p) movie clips: a dedicated movie-record button right next to the shutter-release makes it easy to keep the camera steady when you switch between recording stills & movies. AF-F mode keeps everything in focus, & the cameras vari-angle monitor & Special Effects mode enable unique shots. The camera supports use of an external microphone & offers 30p, 25p & 24p frame rates. Live View with Scene Auto Selector: makes it easy to compose images using the vari-angle LCD monitor. Scene Auto Selector will select the best mode for the scene & subject you want to capture. Boasts easily selectable AF modes, including Face Priority AF that detects & tracks faces within the frame. Razor-sharp 11-point Auto Focus system: offers fast & precise autofocus coverage across the frame. Four AF-area modes, including 3D-tracking AF, deliver sharp results, whether your subject is off-center, moving fast or completely unpredictable. 4 fps continuous shooting: enables you to capture fast-moving action at four frames per second. Special Effects mode: lets you shoot distinctive still images & movies using a special effect. Offers a range of effects, including Color Sketch, Miniature effect, Night Vision & Selective Color that lets you emphasize up to three colors of your choice & turns the rest of the image to monochrome. Scene Modes automatically adjust camera settings, including Picture Controls & active D-Lighting, to take the guesswork out of tricky photo situations & deliver optimal results. Simply turn the mode dial to SCENE to access the most commonly used modes. Sample photos appear on the display to help you select the right mode. HDR (High Dynamic Range) imaging: delivers exquisitely detailed shots of high-contrast scenes. Takes two shots within a single shutter release to create an image with an extremely wide dynamic range, low noise & rich color gradation. Extensive in-camera Retouch Menu: lets you edit & enhance photos & movies in the camera. Offers a range of effects & filters including Perspective Control, Soft Focus & Color Outline, which transforms your photo into a line drawing. Dual Integrated dust reduction system: Image Sensor Cleaning & Airflow Control systems keep dust away from the camera’s image sensor for clear, spot-free images. HDTV compatibility: camera features a built-in HDMI connector with HDMI-CEC support so you can view your photos & movies on any HDTV & control playback features using your TV’s remote control. Infrared front & back receiver: helps prevent image blur when shooting close-ups & self-portraits. Stereo sound: designed specifically for D-SLRs, Nikon’s optional Stereo Microphone ME-1 lets you record movie clips in high-quality stereo sound, with no AF noise. Comes with windscreen & soft case accessories. Features Resolution 16.2 Megapixels Image Sensor 23.6 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor Lens 18-55mm Vr Lens Storage media SD (Secure Digital), SDHC, & SDXC memory cards Image size (pixels) 4, 928 x 3, 264 (L) 3, 696 x 2, 448 (M) 2, 464 x 1, 632 (S) ISO sensitivity ISO 100 – 6400 Auto ISO sensitivity control Power sources One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL14 battery
Dimensions
Width: Approx. 128mm
Height: Approx. 97mm
Depth: Approx. 79mm Weight: Approx. 560g (with battery & memory card but without body cap) Supplied Accessories EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover) MH-24 battery charger, AN-DC3 strap, EG-CP14 audio/video cable UC-E6 USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable DK-5 eyepiece cap BS-1 accessory shoe cover DK-20 rubber eyecup, BF-1B body cap View NX 2 CD Users Manual