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I shoot sports for a local paper and I am always running into "pro" photographers with their $5,000 cameras and $10,000 lenses. Obviously you need to spend big bucks for high end gear, but I needed to find that sweet spot between performance and what I could afford, and the Nikon 5100 hits it.Light sensitivity is something I really needed. Shooting action under artificial lighting, indoors or out, is challenging. The 5100 has a maximum ISO of 6400, though it also has 4 "Hi-" settings above 6400. (I read somewhere that Hi-2 is like 25,000 ISO.) So I can shoot at 320-500 speed and get great shots in challenging light. It's also helpful if you invest in a low-light lens like an f2.8 or f1.8.It also has built-in retouch and trim modes so I can enhance shots mid-game, then have them ready to send after. The 5100 had a swivel screen if you want to shoot video or take a photo holding the camera way over your head, though it takes longer for the camera to shoot when in that mode. It takes nice video but I rarely use that feature. The 16.2MP CMOS is plenty for me but the D5200 has 24MP with all the features of the 5100.I bought the D5100 package with the 18-55 and 70-200 lenses and bag for $750. I then added a Nikon f1.8 50mm lens for $220 and the Sigma 70-33mm leans for $144. Toss in a $20 monopod and I'm ready for anything.

My camera shoots black images after two years and I had to send it in via UPS (cost me 20 bucks) and had it repaired for $130. Got the camera back and used it around the house two times and it worked fine so I thought the issue was fixed. I took it to an amusement park and it wasn't working again (less than a month later I got the camera back and it was the third time I picked up the camera to use after I received it back from Nikon).It's pain in the butt calling Nikon trying to talk to someone. This camera is not worth the time and headache (calling Nikon is not fun. trust me. I had to do it three times. A lot of hold time.). Now I have to ship it back to Nikon (at least they are sending me a shipping label this time-but that's the least they can do, I think.) and can't even use the camera for probably another three to four weeks!Don't be stuck in a situation like me and DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA! Look up on google and you will see that other people had similar issues (black images) with Nikon cameras.

So here are the two shots that I used to test the D5100s:1) One shot, 30 sec long w/ cap on to find hot pixels.2) One shot, 2.5sec, f/36, 200mm, out of focus, laptop screen as target (Empty Word Document). Shot auto-toned in Photoshop to see dead pixels and dust.The units tested and results:1) From a well known brick store that turned into online store (refurbished kit D5100 and 18~55mm): Dust spots + hot pixels on sensor.2) From a well known and very respected brick store's website (new kit D5100 and 18~55mm): Dust spots + hot pixels on sensor.3) Replacement from above store's website (new kit D5100 and 18~55mm): Dust spots on sensor + hot pixels on sensor.4) Local mom-and-pop, very respected store, tested by their tech. (new D5100): Dust spots on sensor + dead pixels on sensor.5) Local electronics store chain (new kit D5100 and 18~55mm): Dust spots on sensor.(Serial 3256xxx)6) Replacement from above chain store (new kit D5100 and 18~55mm): Dust spots on sensor + dead pixels on sensor.(Serial 3255xxx)7) From a very very well known website (new kit D5100 and 18~55mm): Dust spots on sensor + dead pixels on sensor.8) One more unit from chain in (5) (6) (new kit D5100 and 18~55mm): Dust spots on sensor + hot pixel on sensor. (Serial 32555806)9) Exchange from chain checked in store (new kit D5100 and 18~55mm): hot pixel on sensor visible on LCD (w/ cap on). (Serial 3253032)10) Exchange from chain checked in store (new kit D5100 and 18~55mm): hot pixel on sensor visible on LCD (w/ cap on). (Serial 3251783)11) One more unit from brick store of (1) that I showed to the salesperson (new kit D5100 and 18~55mm): hot pixel on sensor visible on LCD (w/ cap on). (Serial 327xxxx)12) Instant exchange of the one in (11) (new kit D5100 and 18~55mm): Dust spots on sensor + no hot pixels on sensor visible on LCD (w/ cap on). (Serial 328xxxx)All units had shutter-counts below 20 when I got them, all except one (the body only in '4') used the lenses that came in the kit and none showed improvement by using built-in sensor dust cleaner and the "Rocket Blower". Total indoor envirnoment for the first two shots was less than 20 seconds taken in connecting the body to the lens (camera body pointing down and lens back pointing up).Should I say more, are they moving these cameras without QC at all. Even if I discount for dust itself, I mean how much time does it realistically take to do a pixel remap for dead/hot pixels at QC when the item will take more time, effort, money and reputation later. If these are "test escapes" then that means that these units went out without "burn-in" which means that more dead/hot pixels will show up as the unit ages.This dust could actually be oil splatters (like in D7000 issues) and perhaps that is why it does not respond to built in dust-cleaner and "rocket blower"... Either way Nikon should do something about their QC on this model...-P.S.-I tested the unit in (12) for hot pixels at ISO 100/2000/6000 and found 3 hot pixels in 6000, 1 in 2000 (not the saem as in 6000) and none in 100. This is the best unit thus far so I took it to shop mentioned in (4) for cleaning and for $35 they removed 6 out of the 8 stuborn (which do not respond to "rocket blower") dust spots. I think I will call it a day here and keep this unit hoping that it does not "grow" any dead pixels.I called Nikon and found them to be polite but un-appologetic about the whole issue. They offered free shipping on a D5100 from their website and retro-actively pay for return if the unit was found w/ dead/hot pixels or dust on sensor. Good call but I decided to go with a local shop to ensure quick turn around, especially if its the exact same price (price + tax + no shipping).I am holding my 1/5 stars because 1/12 is not the best score for a new product...

I bought this product for my wife, who has a good eye, but has never learned about photography, and is only sort of interested in the qualities of light, contrast, color, etc. She primarily likes to have a product that she can use. Like a car - she wants to be able to drive it, she is not really interested in how powerful the engine is, or what kind of electronics are in it.She loves this camera. She is able to take pictures in a variety of settings and light conditions, and has great success in getting good pictures. Her primary target is my tennis playing son, so she needs to be able to capture motion, and have him be in focus. The sports setting on the camera does a great job with that. She has this paired with the 18-200 Nikon lens, and finds that to be perfect. For those wondering about the need for an external flash (I have one), she has not run into many situations that the internal flash has not been adequate for most things, although there is a problem with red-eye (which should be expected).Set up is quick, simple, and intuitive. She has no problems with transferring pictures, and getting what she needs in the settings. As she has progressed, and wants to be able to take pictures in more "difficult" settings (for instance at a person with a bright light source in the background), she has been able to read, and learn how to do this, so the camera has grown with her.I would consider myself a advanced amateur, and also find this camera to be a joy to use, although I do miss some settings that I have on my D90.I would recommend this camera to anyone from beginner (that wants a camera they can grow with, not just a point and shoot - it does a great job, but probably a waste of money - there are many cheaper options that would do fine for that) to an advanced amateur. The camera is easy to use, and able to take high quality pictures in a variety of settings. The program modes are exceptional in their ability to do as they are supposed to most of the time. Build quality is great, and weight / ergonomic aspects are very good. My wife has normal size hands for a woman and she finds it quite comfortable. For the tennis tournaments, I did convince her to use a monopod, and she agrees she gets much better pictures now.

I bought this camera to use in a professional capacity. I do marketing and communications for an NGO in Haiti and I've also done some work for an NGO in Afghanistan. I use it to capture photos and video to use in a marketing materials and communications for these organizations. Before I got the Nikon I was using a Canon Rebel XS 10.1 MP SLR and a separate Sony video camera. It was completely cumbersome and inefficient -- I wasn't working to my full potential in either photography or videography because of it. And although I was initially skeptical of a photo/video combination SLR, the sheer convenience of the idea won me over.Let me stress that although I purchased this camera to use in a professional capacity I am not a professional photographer (whatever that means these days). But I swear with this camera I could be a staff photographer on National Geographic. I've photographed and shot some really interesting environments under harsh conditions and this camera turned everything into pure magic. The video quality is even better than what I got with a standalone video camera. You get stunning photographs and crystal clear video with bright, vivid colors at the push of a button.And although I can't say enough good things about this camera, I do want to point out a few tips that potential buyers should be aware of:1. The battery life on the video is really, really short. I had a backup battery that I kept in my bag fully charged and there were many days where I went through two batteries in the first half of the day. I eventually learned to manage my time a bit better and only film when I really thought it was needed, but I prefer not to have to work like that -- you never know what you might need later on. So I would highly suggest buying at bare minimum one extra battery if you plan to use this for anything more extensive that facebook video uploads.2. Watch out for the auto focus on video mode. I wouldn't exactly say it's auto focus because on quite a few occasions the camera failed to auto focus or auto focused on the completely wrong thing in video mode. By the end of my first 3-week trip with this camera, I had learned the tricks to it: Like switch to photo mode on auto focus then back to video mode if you want to be sure it's focused, or just use manual focus if you know you'll be shooting a more or less fixed object. This was by far my biggest gripe with this camera.3. The built-in mic is surprisingly good -- although I could see it being a problem for people who are picky about their sound. I was on the move all the time working in an austere environment, so I didn't want to bother with an external mic and the built-in sufficed. And I didn't feel like dropping another $200 on an external mic. But I may make this investment in the future.4. It gets heavy. That's not to say this isn't a light, compact camera for what it does -- it definitely is. But I'm petite and found it a bit of an awkward challenge to hold this camera in the right position when shooting. Why didn't I use a tripod? Again, because I was on the move so much, shooting things that were happening in a chaotic environment. With a video camera, this wouldn't have been a problem -- I would have either been shooting off the shoulder or using a handycam. But with this you've got to hold it out. And it definitely gets tiring.5. Don't forget to buy a gigantic, high-speed memory card for the video.6. I initially bought a gray market version of this camera online. I had no idea what that meant until my friendly neighborhood camera shop owner told me what it meant. I ended up returning it and re-buying it, basically at full retail, at a camera shop. Was this necessary? Probably not. I could have saved myself the $100. But, like I said, I in and around some pretty harsh and unpredictable environments and the camera can take a beating. I wanted the peace of mind of knowing that if something happened, I could bring it back to the U.S. and get it fixed without any problems. I would encourage any buyer to do their research on this issue before making a purchase from any seller. I'm not accustomed to dropping $1,000 bucks on one item so I wanted to be really careful.But anyway I am completely enamored with this camera. It was worth every penny.

I actually did professional photojournalism for a number of years. At this stage however, I'm an amateur and enjoy general photography: people, events, kids, nature, travel, etc.... I've owned a D-5100 for a year and a half now. Here's some quick pros and cons. Hopefully people will find my review helpful:Pros:1. Small, handy, light, ergonomic, and very well balanced camera.2. Easy to get started, with plenty of features and flexibility to grow into and be creative.3. Plenty of lenses (and many inexpensive) for every occasion.4. Reliable, durable, and well built.5. Good focus mechanism which actually doesn't let you down in low light as some other amateur series DSLR's do.6. Great noise reduction, which allows for higher ISO shooting at low light.7. Image quality at par with any pro series DSLR up to ISO 800. At higher ISOs you do have slight noise buildup, but you'll have to pay $2000 for a camera that can produce better images.8. Great deal nowadays with the discounts offered.Cons:1. Battery life could be better. This is no big deal however, as you can buy a couple of Wasabi brand batteries for $20 each and you will always have charge.2. Camera doesn't have in-body motor for autofocus, so your autofocus speed and quality will depend to a great extend on the lens you have.3. If you buy this camera it has the smaller 3/4 sensor which uses a different size lens. If you are looking at moving up the ladder to full size sensor camera in the future, your lenses from this camera won't be useful on a full sized sensor camera.For general photography I would suggest you buy the Nikon D5100 body only (don't bother with the Nikon lens packages that come with it, just get the body). Then buy the Sigma 18-250 Macro HSM lens ($500)...That one lens on this camera will have you covered. The Sigma lens is absolutely of superb quality. Also go ahead and invest is some inexpensive polarizer and UV filters ($20), a nice collapsible rubber hood ($20), along with the Nikon SB-400 flash ($100)[Get a flash because not only do you get more power than on camera flashes, but you also manage to eliminate the flash-shadow problem of on-camera flash on power zooms. You also won't be using your in camera batteries to fire up the flash].I think if I do the math right, the package I've just described should add up to about $1000 and weight no more than 2 lbs. With this combination you can take the same quality pics as a $3000 system, 99% of the time...Ask any questions you like and I'll try to check back and answer them...hopefully this review will help you...

I bought a Nikon D5100 with these TWO "kit" lenses: 18-55 and 55-200mm. As background, I have 45 years "serious amateur" experience in photography, but little in digital photography. My first "serious" digital SLR was a SONY A100 that I bought so I could use my Minolta AF lenses. At this time, I wanted to update my camera because technology had advanced so much! It was a major decision to change camera brands because of my investment over the years in Minolta AF mount lenses. BUT, I wanted something lighter than the SONY "professional" cameras, and something with a better imaging reputation.I shot approximately 90 test images with each of the lenses. After carefully reviewing them at 100% magnification in Photoshop, I can honestly say that only 1 of the 180 photos was genuinely sharp.The 55-200 had trouble focusing under certain circumstances even in mid-day on a mostly cloudy but well lighted day. In addition to the lack of sharpness either the lenses, the sensor or the in camera software did a poor job with contrast and color rendition. Neither zoom ring moved "smoothly." Both felt "rough." I understand that they are relatively cheap "kit" lenses, but I expect much better from a lens with the Nikkor name!The mirror in the SLR body did something indicative of poor design, poor quality and/or poor manufacturing. It shifted at the last moment as it seated itself. It was not aligned properly for its travel and seating.There is something about the design of the D5100 body front where it is supposed to fit your right hand that was VERY uncomfortable for me. This could be a personal issue since hand sizes vary.Fortunately, I was able to return the camera for a full refund!Overall, I was EXTREMELY disappointed! I expected MUCH better from Nikon. I then bought a Canon T3i with 18-55 and 55-250mm "kit" lenses, which is roughly equivalent to the Nikon D5100 package but $100 more. I had read MANY reviews, both professional and user. They almost unanimously favored the Nikon which is why I first tried the Nikon. I have now had the Canon for about two weeks and shot perhaps 200 "test" images. Out of these, most are extremely sharp even magnified to 200% in Photoshop. While both lenses appear to focus quickly and properly in all lighting conditions, I had trouble at the 250mm end. In defense of the lens, I do NOT yet know how to change the focusing parameters (spot versus wide area)and I was trying to capture either a distant deer or bird both partly hidden in a mess of branches or trees. The camera did not know what I wanted to focus on. Exposure, color and contrast rendition are excellent!Oddly, in the full automatic setting, the camera wants to use the flash in situations that I do NOT believe call for flash. Interestingly, and useful for idiot-proof photography, in full automatic the camera's brain alters the ISO setting to afford "optimum" settings for a decent photo. They may not be the settings a knowledgeable photographer would choose, but they work!The camera body appears to be solid, properly designed, engineered and manufactured. Unfortunately, it is slightly heavier than the Nikon, which is a major factor for me.If you are looking for a DSLR in this price range, I highly recommend the Canon T3i (aka EOS 600D ).

DO NOT BE CAUGHT IN THE $200 off SCAM! THIS CAMERA IS DEFECTIVE. They're not giving you a discount because of the generosity of their hearts. It's because the autofocus system is flawed. I, however, bought this at full price.I have been a huge Nikon fan ever since learning photography at university. I've used the D40, D40X, D5000 and naturally thought that the D5100 was a fabulous upgrade. Never really wanted Canon cause I hate change! But I did check the comparisons. The colors are awesome but guess what, the camera has some serious flaws.It almost never focuses on the subject choosing the focus on the background unless you use it in manual mode. It takes a long time to focus since the autofocus keeps searching, at times the shutter will not work. Other times, the camera won't focus, PERIOD! If you use it now and then as a hobby you wont notice it. But if you're shooting continuous, then you're in for some serious problems...More than half the images are ruined if so little.I am extremely upset and now have to send the camera for Nikon to 'repair" depending on their 'assessment'. Other reviews on Amazon says Nikon refuses to repair the camera or replace it saying warranty does not cover it etc.... I paid so much for this camera and now it has to be repaired if Nikon decides its covered by the warranty???? In addition to which I have to PAY to ship it back to them???I want my money back because this has ruined many events. I am not the only one with this problem since many are complaining. Apparently the D7000 has it according to my research. Check youtube and other forums. Youtube actually shows how to fix the backfocusing but I am not going to interfere with the camera. DO NOT BE FOOLED WITH THE $200 off. THE REASON IS BECAUSE THE AUTOFOCUS SYTEM IS FLAWED!!! It is not just me because my friend and I bought the same camera and her autofocus system gives problem also. She also gets BLACK IMAGES from a defective shutter. Check Amazon reviews before buying! So its not just a flawed one in the batch. Now I'm stuck with Nikon accessories such as lens, flash...Will add more when I send the camera to Nikon to repair since customer service seemed to be good so far.A few people wanted to upgrade to this model but I actually showed them the flaws. And some wanted the D7000. But when I told them about the problems...But get this, my friend who wanted to upgrade from his D3100, his camera is flawless. I would have thought the more expensive camera would have been better but apparently not.UPDATE: The camera and the lens was sent to Nikon for they to figure out what the problems was. According to Nikon status its a B1 repair. They said they've adjusted the autofocus system and I am crossing my fingers that it has been repaired. If not I'm sending it right back and making some noise. Some people stated the backfocusing issue they had was never resolved or if it was took more than one repair. I sincerely hope this is not the case. As promised, Nikon repaired the item within the stipulated 10 days but it took another 10 days to ship. So crossing my fingers, will update when the camera arrives.

We're no pros by any means, and we wanted to keep our budget for the camera and lenses to under $1,000-$1,1000. I read numerous reveiws on consumer reports, dpreview.com (which is an incredible site for camera education), and on bestbuy, and B&H photo. I finally narrowed my choice down to the Canon T3i and the Nikon D5100. They both have great features - many of which I'll probably never use, but I would love to try. Finally, I went to Best Buy, just to hold the camera, and see how it felt shooting with it. Without question, the Nikon was extremely superior. I think in terms of options and features, they're both pretty equal. In terms of ergonomics and how the camera feels in your hand, the Canon didn't cut it. I'm a guy with average size hands, and it felt like the Canon was made for someone with much smaller hands. The right hand grip was narrow, the gripping material felt cheaper, and overall it was just awkward feeling. If I were to use this camera for more than 5 minutes, I'm sure I would get a hand cramp. The shooting speed was very slow too. I think the camera at Best Buy had the 18-55mm lens on it, and it took a long time to focus in between shots. It was very slow. We were getting this camera to take pictures of our 2 year old, who does not sit still, so our main requirement was to have a quick camera. I went home and immediately purchase the Nikon on Amazon. The Nikon D5100 felt great. It fit in my hand perfectly, and was very comfortable. My wife loves it too, and has no problems handling the camera. The focusing is extremely fast, which enables us to take quick pictures with great results. We did something different with our purchase, which we were very happy with. Rather than the stock lenses (18-55 and 70-300mm lenses) we purchased the camera/body-only, a Nikkor AF-S 50mm/f1.8G prime lens Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR FX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras, and the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM IF Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM IF Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras lenses. The Sigma lens gives us everything we need - the ability to zoom in and get close ups from far away, or the ability to get a wide shot. The 50mm prime lens is awesome. It is perfect for shots in dark rooms or at weddings, and we've used it to take portrait/family type shots too. The D5100 is fantastic. We could not be happier. The pictures are so clear, the focusing is so quick, and the menus on the camera are very easy to navigate through. Overall, I give this camera a 10/10. Sidenote - we also purchased the AmazonBasics Backpack AmazonBasics Backpack for SLR Cameras and Accessories-Blackto store the camera/equipment in. The bag fits everything, is comfortable to carry, and will not tip over when you set it down. I highly recommend it.

I had a d50 for a long time, and felt it was time to upgrade. This performs as well as that with a lot more speed. Side by side photos on the screen look the same (d50 is 6.0 megapixel). Printed there is probably a difference. However, this camera is much faster in burst mode and also shoots video, which is why I got it. What I miss is the internal motor for AF on older lenses, but I can handle focusing manually. Non AF-S lenses are (mostly) still compatible, which is why I like Nikon. I don't have any complaints, it just wasn't the step up from the D50 that I had imagined. Video quality is OK, I wish I could get 60 FPS on the highest resolution. I've had it for nearly two years and it still functions perfectly and I have even dropped it once (the lens also still functions perfectly but the plastic casing didn't survive.) Recommended if you want a good camera that gives you a great auto mode and also full manual controls, but to be honest, the smaller camera systems are starting to go down in price and the size of those is very attractive, and the sensor is the same size, such as the samsung nx300. If I was buying today, I'd go that route.

Remember the days when the Nikon F, F2, F3 were considered the Top of the Line, PROFESSIONAL, cameras? I bought the F2 for $350 from the Altman camera store in Chicago in 1975 and still have it. I have bought MANY various cameras since of all shapes, brands and sizes.I now own a Nikon 5100. I am relentlessly ASTOUNDED by the things this camera can do and the AMAZING, almost 3D, images it produces.These images are very often FAR SUPERIOR to ones put out by the Nikon F professional line.Images just as amazing can be captured with the Nikon D3100 and other DSLR Nikons INCLUDING the D40. The ever increasing megapixels is a MARKETING gimmick. There is no new scientific innovation, each year, that makes it possible for the camera makers to produce new cameras with higher megapixels. This is simply done to entice people, especially men who's egos drive them to own the latest, greatest and TECHNICALLY better, to "upgrade" and spend their money.HERE'S A COUPLE OF DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS: You don't get much difference in PHOTO quality by putting more money into the body. What you get is more bells and whistles. Not to say that's bad. It's COOL if you have the money. The new cameras have metering systems and other features we didn't even DREAM about back in the F series days. In terms of image quality, the more important piece of equipment is the LENS. Nikon calls the D40 to the D7000 "Entry Level" or "pro-sumer" models to entice you to SPEND MORE MONEY. HOW are these cameras "entry level" when they can take ANY one of the previous "PRO" film models and KICK THEIR ASS???Here's the last quirky reason for the misconception: Even with the previous PRO model cameras it took years of learning and experience and TALENT to produce professional looking images. There was pride in calling yourself a Pro Photographer because your photographs were usually far superior to those who took snap shots. Today's cameras automatic exposure features are SO good that ANYONE can take amazing photos in about 15 minutes as long as they have an eye for framing good shots. It is immensely disappointing, and a real blow to the ego, of people who fancy themselves a professional or highly experienced photogs when Joe Blow or Suzy Homemaker whips out their beautiful photographs of the kids that they took THEMSELVES with their D40. For some, their recourse is to say you're not a pro unless you have a $5,000 camera. You just have an "entry level" camera (even though you may be using the exact same lens as they do.)The "pro" will spout about shooting RAW, then using $200 software to "tweak" his photos. But is it worth investing your considerable time and money when, probably, 96% of people cannot SEE the difference or care? If you can afford the top of the line camera body then buy it. But don't get suckered into spending more than you can afford by marketing gimmicks and resentful "Pro" photographers making stupid comments. If you can keep your ego in check you will LOVE whatever camera you decide is right for you. The money you save can be used to buy all those cool photo gadgets .

I had the D60 for almost 3 years, which was an excellent camera, but my skills reached the camera's limitations rather quickly. I had to upgrade.I was torn between the D3100 and the D5100 - the D7000 was outside my price range :( . I chose the D5100 since it uses the same 16 MP sensor as the fantastic D7000. These things addressed are mostly stuff that wasn't on the D60Pros1. Great image resolution - you will not get better image quality from any similar priced camera. The colorization engine inside the processor is excellent - it seems to preserve sharpness, and you can choose the sharpness in camera.2. Exposure Bracketing - this is one thing that the D60 didn't have that I was really missing out on.3. In-camera RAW processing. This is super handy. I don't wanna have to turn on the ol' computer and open my hacked copy of CS5 every time. The ViewNX software is atrocios since it tuns its own sharpening routine automatically which accents any grain. (i could go on and on about the ViewNX but it's free so i can't complain too much)4. D-lighting is somewhat useful for jpeg output.5. White balance settings are modifiable.6. LCD is reticulating. Yes this is kinda gimicky, but it does have its usefulness once in a while.7. Live view mode - and it has face recognition! (see cons 1 below)8. HD video - while i do not use this much, it is nice to have.9. Quiet shutter mode - this means the shutter mirror return happens AFTER you release the shutter button. The camera only make one click when you take a picture. You don't get the typical snap-snap that SLR's are known for.10. AUto-ISO mode allow minumum shutter speed setting (very nice)Cons1. Shooting in live view mode is really cumbersome - there is noticeable lag from shutter press to activation. This is not typically a problem, but if you are tightly composing your shot it'll be an issue since the hand shake may move the image lightly in that half-second timeframe before it actually captures the photo.2. Flash sync speed only down to 1/200 seconds? BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. MINUS one star for that3. Auto-ISO seems to ignore the fact that you are using the flash - this means that in a dark room, if you take a picture with the flash, you will get an extremely grainy image since the camera used an ISO rating that you would use WITHOUT the flash. MINUS one star for this.4. Battery life seems noticeably less for this generation.

I ordered this product for my wife for her Birthday. She's been wanting a camera and all the reviews I've read have mentioned that it is an easy to use, entry level camera that takes great pictures!This sounds great, right? Expect for when my wife can't take pictures with it because it didn't come with the lens I paid for. Not once but twice.So, even after I received the second one without the 18x55mm lens, I call customer service; Brian. Brian, says that he'll send a third the very next day, 29Aug13, and have the other picked up at the same time. One issue with this is that someone has to be present at the time of pick-up and drop off.My wife waits around all day to receive the camera she so desperating wants...and nothing ever comes.I call customer service again today. Jessica explains to me that she has to give me a refund when a costumer receives the same item defective twice(thanks Brian) and they have to investigate. In order to refund the amount for the expensive camera her lead has to get involved. Great, they can refund the camera and UPS will pick-up.But, at anytime does Amazon care that my wife wasted an entire day waiting for the camera promised to her?No.This is BS, and not good costumer service. At this point I feel like I should get to keep the camera that won't take pictures and receive my full refund anyway. Or, maybe just receive a free lens.Either way, time is one thing that we cannot get back in life and I don't plan on wasting anymore of it on this site.Here I come overstock.

As my title says, i'm a photography student. the school doesn't guarantee that they will have enough cameras for every student, so they strongly suggest you purchase your own. (to even sign up for classes you need access to a DSLR)Before deciding on this camera, i looked at several of the reviews on other cameras. The 3100 didn't seem to have enough features for me. and the D7100 was too expensive for me. (I figured when i first purchased it that i'd need a little time to practice with it and play around with some of the features.)Since completing my first few classes, i no longer use any of the program modes, everything is on manual. I have become a control freak, but since i don't have access to a computer with editing software, i do use a lot of the in camera editing, such as changing things to black and white, or quick retouch and some of the other useful little features in there.I've had a chance to play with some of my classmates cameras. A couple of my classmates had the D3000 and the D3100, and those only reassure me that i got the right one.I love the the flip out screen. It does wonders when you're trying to shoot a video of yourself for a tutorial. Also, for a family portrait while using a remote, it makes it so easy to make sure everyone is in frame. Also, for someone like me, having the screen able to turn against the back of the camera to protect it is a godsend. (i constantly have to put little screen protectors on everything i own or deal with heavily scratched screens on phones and ipods.)The in camera editing software is fun and helpful. I like how the buttons are placed, and there are enough buttons that you don't have to spend hours trying to figure out how to sort through your different menus and adjust your settings with several multi-use buttons.

I picked up a D5100 with the 18-55 mm lens and the 55-200 lens on sale at a price that was just too good to be true, and I don't regret it at all. The thing that sold me was that the sensor was the same as in the D7000 but the price was a lot different. The sensor is the heart of the DSLR, and the D100 delivers. There are some neat features on it and some that are ok. Mainly I bought this for when I don't want to carry a bigger heavier camera around all day. The 55-200 is a decent street sweeper type lens and it is pretty sharp. I rarely use the 18-55 except for wide angle shots.If you decide to get this, you'll have a camera that can produce some good results without having to do much editing at all. One accessory I would pick up is a Nikon SB-400 flash for it, the on camera flash is just not powerful enough, but it does a decent job as a fill in flash. One thing I really liked was that you could put up a grid pattern on the screen.Compared to a D-3, or even a D-2, well there is no comparison, you can't compare a pro series all metal weatherproof camera to a entry level or pro-sumer camera. But if you just want good pictures and if you grow your skills this camera will grow with you. All in all you can't go wrong with this camera in my opinion.

This is a simple review and the D5100 is simply amazing! I visited many stores to try different brands and models, including its closest competitor Canon Rebel T3i. I also borrowed from friends to try as well. In the end, D5100 was the winner based on my hands-on experience. You probably have read numerous reviews and got more confused. I was one of you. My advice: visit a store and try cameras yourself.I like the way D5100 fits in my hands (good ergonomics); it is lighter and smaller to carry around (in comparison with other DSLRs); though it is made of plastic (most entry- and mid- level DSLRs are) yet very solid and well- built; its shutter sound is music to my ear; its menu is instinctive and thus easy to get used to; the swivel 3" LCD screen is very convenient; its battery life is relatively long, especially if you use viewfinder instead of live-view most of the time (you should try to do so, as most pros do); its auto-focus is swift and accurate, no "hunting" most of the time; it takes sharp and beautiful pictures, thanks to its newly updated software and hardware; lastly, I like the silver shutter button (I am vain)!However, if you have a smaller budget, the D3100 is the next best thing, and it produce wonderful pictures, too. If you can afford, of course get the D7000 with more buttons to play with and a heavier body to carry around, though the picture quality is about the same as D5100 (same sensor and pixel count) in most shooting conditions.In addition, the kit lens (18mm - 55mm) it comes with is surprisingly good and sharp (tested by "professionals"), which means that you don't need to upgrade your lens gears right away until you are ready to (or your finance allows you to). Believe me, the camera body may become the cheapest asset once you get into serious photography. The lenses are expensive, but they do keep their values. On the other hand, camera body, like cars, depreciates.I am not bias towards Nikon and against others. In fact, I have Sony and Canon, and still own 35mm film Nikon and Pentax. From my experience, D5100 is the best in its class that fits all my needs and most requirements. At the beginning of my search, I charted pros and cons of all possible candidates and ended without conclusions. Then, I realized that, just like buying a car, I needed to "test drive" the cameras also! After all, buying a DSLR is not an easy decision, because it is not a cheap toy (for me anyway) and may accompany for years to come.Furthermore, D5100 can dress-up or dress-down. For a professional, it offers most functions (and some more) that you can fine tune and adjust. However, if you just want an upgrade from a point-n-shoot, it has AUTO and SCENES that you don't need to fiddle anything yet take amazing pictures. Just practice and familiarize with the camera's buttons and functions, you will be very happy with it.Remember, a camera is only a tool. YOU, the photographer, are the one that takes good (or bad) pictures, not the camera. In this modern era, most DSLRs are capable of producing sharp and colorful pictures. The pixel counts, sensors, noises, abrasions, or distortions, etc. can be meaningless, if you don't know how to take good pictures. My conclusion: D5100 is an excellent tool to practice and explore your artistic skills.

I have a d300 already, just bought d5100 this week. I can see the image quality improvement of d5100 over d300 (about 10-20% sharper and clearer, high ISO is also better, 1600 is still acceptable. But colors are not that rich as d300, and a little bit slower than d300). Overall, it's a good one. I give it four stars because of two minor (but very annoying) problems with the viewfinder:1. If I don't wear my near-sight classes, the viewfinder is blurry to my eyes however I adjust the diopter, thus I have to wear my glasses to use it. My d300 doesn't have that problem and can be adjusted easily.2. D5100 uses something like a red laser dot to indicate the focus point, frequently invisible, and it's hard to see that (unless you keep pressing shutter button), most time you don't know where your camera focus point is. I still like my d300's golden square clear focus indicator.

The D5100 was my first DSLR camera, when I purchased a used D5100 body on ebay January 2013. I wasn't willing to buy the D5200 and it's 24 mp sensor, because the difference is only apparent in large prints. In summary, the D5100 has superior image quality and low-noise at high iso (upwards to 1,000 iso) low light situations, a good button layout, and a video mode that leaves the user wanting more.Features at glance: - 3-inch LCD swivel screen - 16.2MP (same sensor as D7000) - In-camera HDR (High Dynamic Range) - Full HD 1920 x 1080p at 30fps - ISO Sensitivity: 100-6400 (Extended Mode: 100-25600)PROS+ Stunning image quality - very crisp and sharp+ Easy to navigate through menu+ Good, intuitive button layout. I prefer Nikon's entry level DSLR layout to Canon's, with Nikon's placement of the thumb dial and cursor pad.+ Lightweight+ In camera HDR+ Very good performance at high iso and low light situationsCONS+ lack of Nikon branded accessories - no Nikon brand battery grip or LCD cover+ Decent video mode - not fully manual like Canon's entry level Rebel series. The only mode that gives you control is aperture priorityThe D5100 has an excellent sensor in a small form entry level body. If you don't need the extra buttons, LCD screen, weather-sealed body, the D5100 is a great place to start digital photography or as a lightweight backup to pros.Word of caution: as you learn more about digital photography with the D5100, you may find yourself outgrowing the entry level body rather quickly. 6 months later I downgraded the sensor and bought a pro-grade body with the D200. The pro-grade body's rugged build and plethora of buttons are very useful as your skills develop.

I have always owned Nikon cameras. My last one is a 20/20 bought in the late 80's that I still have. I have been waiting on a digital SLR at a good price point and this one came along. I have used this camera for a number of trips and I have to say I am NOT disappointed in the level of detail in the pictures. Sometimes, it hangs up and I can't take a picture so I have to switch to manual mode but honestly, I LOVE my new Nikon. I also use my old telescopic lens from my 20/20 and it will work with this camera - definitely have to go into manual mode to use but there are NO problems with the pictures or the detail. If there are any bad pictures, it's due to the person behind the lens snapping the pics. I have to say that I LOVE digi because I can take picture after picture and delete as many as I want and still GET GREAT SHOTS, even the motion shots come out great! WOW! is all I can say. I'm an amateur only. But if you have any interest in seeing any shots, let me know.

I bought this camera as a back-up to my D7000. It is much lighter/compact, which is great when i want to use the camera for personal use/family outings. I both love and hate that the display screen folds out- its great for live view when i do high angle shots (i'm super short, so i have to hold it above my head) and I can still see what i'm taking a photo of. what i hate about this screen is that its either out/open to the side, or closed and you cant see it. i wish it could flip around and so you can still see the display while its flat against the camera. I have worries that it will get hit at a rowdy wedding and break right off. besides that I love this camera so far! Also love that I got two lenses with this bundle, mine even came with a lens hood which was nice.

This camera is small but packs a punch!! I am a professional photographer and I use this camera as a remote and a backup!! I got the 50mm F1.8G for it and it is a beauty!! This would be a great camera for Mom or kid. I am also a photojournalism teacher/ Instructor and I would recommend this setup for any of my students/ adults/ kids wanting to learn photography. I would always recommend to people to by the lens and the camera body separately you will be happier in the long run with this camera if you stay away from the kit that comes with a lens or lenses... The F1.8 aperture on the 50mm is so AWESOME it will change your religion!! Just kidding But it is really great and will open so many shooting environments for you.

All images are generally overexposed, whether in full auto mode or in manual modes using the meter. I am losing color depth and nearly every image is requiring editing. The only exceptions are some of my daughter's portraits. She likes the 60s dusty look. I'm trying to research whether or not there is a global adjustment for exposure to resolve the problem.All else is great. The controls are intuitive, the lenses are pretty good for a starter kit. The vibration reduction, auto focus and other helps make it easy to get great photos. If only I could get rich, balanced color and light.

I like: getting back to SLR-style shooting. The camera's quick focusing. Stunning shots even in the sneered-at, unloved DX format. The articulating screen was 50% of why I went with this model.Don't like: the overall feel that I'm only using a point'n'shoot on steroids. The pop-up onboard flash: why oh why is it on an SLR? If I want a flash I'll mount one; too often it pops up when I don't want it and casts shadows when I use a long lens. For an entry-level Nikon, my first, I am happy.

This review is not going to cover the specs and advanced features of this camera because others have done that with far greater finesse than I could ever manage. If that is what you need or want, then please move on to the next review. I am going to focus on the advantages for someone moving from a point and shoot to this DSLR camera. I have seen comments posted on the web from serious photographers who question why a rank amateur would want anything more than a point and shoot and would like to address those concerns. First of all, this is a teaching camera. You can learn from it and your skills will advance, no matter how humble the skills are in the beginning. In the process of learning, the camera is idiot proof so you will still get great pictures in spite of your lack of sophistication. Secondly, if you have a home with poor lighting, this camera will do far better than any point and shoot that I have ever used. Thirdly, if you don't want to win photography awards but it is still important to you to accurately capture the beauty of whatever it is that you love, this is a great camera. I love to take pictures of my cats, dogs and wildlife on my rural property. This camera, in very bad lighting, accurately takes pictures of my cats' beautiful eyes. I don't need fancy filters, lenses, flashes or lighting. The color is not off and you don't get red eye, blue eye or no eye. I don't really have to do a whole lot of advanced adjusting to accomplish this. Also, the kit lens is much, much better than I expected for my needs. My cats' coats with subtle but beautiful color markings are accurately captured with this camera and kit lens. I have cats that I have taken pictures of for years and never got a good shot of until I got this camera. I got my first great picture of one of my black cats in poor lighting. I have shown that picture to many friends and posted it on Facebook and no one can believe that the photo was taken in such lousy lighting. The thing about pets is they do their cutest stuff in the darkest corners of the room. I have loved that feature the most about this camera. It is an easy camera to use. It is well made and idiot proof when it comes to removing the battery, sliding the SD card in and out, changing from photo to video. Nothing is awkward. My last point and shoot had a lot of "quirks" when putting in batteries and the SD card. No such quirks here. No hard to close hinges. Everything works as it should. For a beginner, this is not something to be taken lightly. Some of us get frustrated rather easily. You can concentrate on learning how to take better pictures rather than how to make the camera work. The menu is idiot proof. No quirks there. Very common sense and intuitive. The camera display is very, very sharp. Very easy to view pictures. You can do some editing of the photos before you load them onto your computer which is sometimes very, very helpful. You will become a better photographer for having this camera. In the process, you will have a lot of fun and get great photos--all without any frustration.One thing I forgot to add, the battery life is wonderful. It was 2 months before I had to recharge. I took about 600 photos at my leisure during that time. That alone is worth the price of the camera.I have to add that I love the colors that this camera picks up. I have ten years of pictures of my gersman shepherd lab who is a reddish gold color. I just went over all the pictures I have of her. Those taken with point and shoots, cell phones, even on two "professional" photographer's photos and the pictures taken by the Nikon D5100 are washed out and dull. Only the the Nikon D5100 captures the deep red/gold hue accurately. I hold a picture next to her, the Nikon pictures are so much like her that I cannot tell any difference whatsoever. I really love this camera.