I ordered this camera (which was originally across the country), and it arrived in the amazing time-span of 2 days. The camera is spectacular, and so was the deal that it came with. A $700 value; the Nikon D5100 came with a cleansing kit, two sufficient memory cards, an 18-55mm VR lens, and a strap etc. For an outstanding price of $250, this was a "deal steal". Very pleased overall.
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15.09.2011
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This review is geared for those considering replacing an older Nikon DSLR with the newer D5100. If that's not you, there are other reviews here that are more comprehensive.I'll start by saying video features mean nothing to me personally so I'm speaking to the photography side of the D5100. My reference point for these comments is my trusty Nikon D50 which I still love but decided to replace mostly to see if Nikon has moved their technology forward in the seven years I've owned the D50.Pros: the D5100 is a bit smaller, lighter, quieter and faster. The BIG high resolution screen is a huge help. HDR mode is great for occasional use and was one of the reasons I chose the D5100 over the more expensive D7000. Its huge memory buffer and 4 frames per second are a real treat, at parties w/o flash you can "appear" to take just one picture of your subject, but in reality you took 15 and they don't know it - pick from the best and you usually have the shot. The rotating display with live viewing is a huge plus for holding the camera over your head in a crowd and getting the shot. The ability to "code" all your images with a digital fingerprint invisible to the viewers' eyes (such as your email address) is a big plus. The D5100's enormous memory pretty much only matters to video users or those shooting at full res - I keep mine stepped down to small file sizes but still it's nice to know I could go a whole year without maxing out the camera's memory. The ability to handle contrast is notably better with the D5100. I use Google's wonderful Picasa for all my photos, and previously loved its "I'm feeling lucky" feature for all my work with the D50. Now with the newer D5100, the images are so darned good that even Picasa can't make them prettier. That's impressive. No complaints about the menus, they all make sense.Cons: even with a fairly hot 35mm f1.8 lens the camera's autofocus is slow or inoperative under tough lighting situations - just like about every other autofocus camera I've used so this is not breaking news. There's no way to charge the battery with a USB cable, and to my great surprise this camera's battery life is LOWER than my older D50. The charger is tiny and light but good luck if you forget it on your trip. Nikon says 600 shots per charge and that might be about right - but it's disconcerting to see that after 150 shots the battery meter is no longer pegged to the right. In all the years I owned the D50 I never once had it go dead, but in a mere month with the D5100 it already happened. I'll learn to watch that more closely and it'll be fine, but never the less it was a surprise.If you're still curious about this great camera do yourself a favor and look at what Ken Rockwell has to say about it: (...)
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20.08.2013
10/10
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I wanted to replace my D40, and after looking at the 5200,7000 & the 7100 as well, decided on going the economical route. I'm thrilled with the performance of the camera to date (500+ photos). A nice upgrade from the 40 which I loved. I don't see for my use what more I'd have gotten for a lot more cost with the upgraded models.
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03.10.2013
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I bought this also for a professional purpose but have been using it for personal pictures. They are all very nice and great to take pictures of very active baby!
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03.10.2013
10/10
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Awesome!! Camera and its features are superb. Make sure you are aware of all the features to make most use of it. had a wonderfull time using different effects.
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09.09.2012
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I've been a fairly serious hobby photographer for over thirty years. I had a cheap point and shoot digital camera for snapshots, and a closet full of Olympus SLRs (OM1, OM2, OM4 and all kinds of lenses) for "serious" photography (not to mention a Haselblad for portraits and large prints). I also had a closet full of film, Pan-X and Tri-X for black and white, Kodachrome and Ektachrome for slides, Kodacolor for color prints. Then Kodak starting discontinuing films, when Kodachrome went away I knew I had to join the digital revolution.I was always an Olympus guy, due to the high quality of Zuiko lenses at a lower price than Nikon's Nikkor lenses. Since Olympus has pretty much abandoned the Digital SLR market to Nikon and Cannon, I chose the D5100 for a few reasons. First Nikkor lenses, and second the D5100 features the same sensor as the D7000 at a much more affordable price.I've had the D5100 with the 18-55 VR and 55-200 VR lenses for about a month. I've taken about 500 photos, ranging from a kid's indoor birthday party to a cavern system. I figured being a pretty decent amateur photographer I could just pick up the D5100 and snap away. Turned out I needed to read the manual and learn the scene modes. When I did I am amazed by the quality of photos I was able to take. My cave photos came out as well as anything I've ever done with my OM system film cameras, and the Nikkor lenses are incredibly sharp.I'm glad I gave up 35mm and even more glad that I waited for the D5100.
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05 Feb 2012 UPDATE.WORTH THE PRICE I PAID WITHOUT QUESTION!!There was only 1 picture that I took of 345 at Disney World that was not good. OPERATOR ERROR!!The best way to describe this camera is to compare it to a car. You had and older car it had the normal stuff a/c heat,radio. The new ones have buttons to adjust the seat mirrors, temp for one or more drivers. This camera is the same idea..there are many things the camera can do and will do for you that were not available on older cameras. Just like the newer car with all the special features and gadgets.You have to use/play with them to truly understand how they work. There are many "auto" settings where the camera does the work for you, but you can also choose to take some pictures the way you want to.I bought this camera because I wanted to get a picture of my grandson performing at Radio City. His school chorale was pefroming as a "warm-up" for the Rocketts. I wanted get at least one picture of he and his partner dancing.Yes I was able to get a fantastic picture under much less than desiredable conditions. As I stated at the top of the update. This camera is worth every cent.I wanted to get pictures of him while they were doing a dance routine. The conditions for being able to get the idea place for taking picures of them was not the best. Pople were still coming into and getting their seats at the start of their performance23 September 2011.I will be adding to this review in the future.For the best review that I have seen personally (this review was the one that put me over the edge to buy this camera) go to the review that was written by Alan Montgomery on August 17th.My review will be slanted toward a "senior" age level as that is where I am.I have had some experience with SLR as I have a Pentax K1000 35mm film camera.It has taken many great pictures but I felt it was time to move up to digital. In 2007 I bought a Sony DSC-H5, basically for a vacation in Hawaii. It is basically a point and shoot with a great telephoto lens. But being a point and shoot it was somewhat limited, which I did not have a problem with at that time.That is why I now have the D5100, as with grand children, getting involved in difference activities I found myself needing a camera that was capable of taking pictures in low light situations, which the Sony was not that good at handling.For me personally the learning curve on this camera is somewhat intimidating. Again the best way to learn is the old "hands on". The documentaion that came with this package is very informative and definitely gets you headed in the right direction.I will be in Disney World for a week in October and will up date when I have time upon return.
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16.04.2013
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I bought this last year and it was the best purchase I've ever made. It was my first jump to the DSLR world and I'm not looking back. I've taken tens of thousands of photos and taken beautiful HD movies, with film like quality! I don't need an extra HD camcorder. It's all about the lens in movies and photos. The standard lens is spectacular. I even bought a huge Sigma 18-250 lens and while not as good as the original Nikon 18-55 lens that it came with it's pretty good and the zoom is great. The features on the D5100 doesn't stop giving. I love the effects, such as miniature shots and color select. I love the manual mode where I can choose my own settings quickly for creativity. This will be my camera for a very, very long time.
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18.12.2012
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I bought this camera November 2011 after doing some research and talking with other people. It seemed like a great purchase. February I went on vacation, took it out to take pictures, it took a picture but the bottom half was black, a few more shots and it stopped working. The camera would not communicate with the lens. I returned it to Nikon to have it repaired, it took 4 weeks to get it back. It worked great for 7 months until it broke again, same exact problem. I've sent it back to Nikon, they've had it for 4 weeks already and I have not heard from them. The first time it broke I missed a family wedding and now it will be Christmas. I bought it from a distributor and they were unwilling to give me a loaner camera or do anything for me so I'm out of luck. I asked if they can do a trade as this camera has broken twice in one year, obviously defective and the factory can't fix it correctly. They will not work out a deal so I'm out the money if I want to get a new one or I keep paying for repairs now that it will be out of warranty. I will not buy another Nikon as this is a common problem I hear. Next camera will be a Canon.
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26.11.2012
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This was an upgrade from my Nikon D40. I have had many digital cameras over the last 15 years, and a couple film cameras before that.I finally decided to upgrade and go with the D5100. I had a holiday to Florida, and we were going to be on the beach, so I grabbed one. I got good quality but dark photos for the first 25 or so shots (I somehow suppressed the flash by accident!) and then I changed it and the photos were amazing. I got shots at the wildlife park, (turtles, parrots, birds, crocodiles/alligators, little monkeys, fish, and more), got shots of the Dolphins at the Marineland Dolphin Center (moving shots, shots of Dolphins in the air, etc) scenery, and more. Battery life is really good, I can charge it up and get it to last a very long time, over several days. I would recommend another battery just in case.Obviously, it takes great high quality 16mp photos with relative ease. But what did it for me was the video (my older DSLR did not do video, which always annoyed me)Love the HDMI port, SD Slot, rechargeable battery, 1080p video, lcd viewfinder that folds out, picture quality, etcTurning on the video is somewhat awkward, menu takes a little getting used to...Would buy this model again.
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11.10.2013
10/10
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Love the camera! Takes great shots! I'm in love with this camera! I've had it for about 5 months and it's perfect!
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I had a traditional (film) SLR thru college right up until last year. I'm not a brilliant photographer, but I took some amazing photos with it. This Nikon is sure to up my game. It's amazingly easy to use, lightweight and it looks cool. I added a 35 mm lens and a 300 mm zoom to my kit shortly after purchasing this bad boy and, although I haven't had much to shoot yet (it's a drab, dreary winter here), I'm looking forward to really testing its chop. But, so far, I have no complaints. The controls are intuitive and easy to use. Delivery was bang on schedule and no defects I've detected. Highly recommended for those just starting out in DSLR photography but don't want "beginner" gear. I imagine I'll eventually upgrade, but I don't envision outgrowing this camera any time soon.
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18.08.2013
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Far from a professional, but this camera makes me look good. I still like the kit lens (18-55mm) and the 55-200mm zoom, but with my 70-300mm AF-S VR, this thing is wonderful. Love, love, love the swivel LCD (why doesn't every Nikon have this?) and the 16.2MP is perfect for the size prints I want.
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10/10
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I had the pleasure of trying the Nikkor 105 mm f2 lens out for one day before returning it.It is a beautiful metal made in Japan product. The pictures had beautiful color and luminous quality.Warning: it is not for use in D5100 camera. This is not an AF-S lens! The D5100 only takes AF-S lenses!I was misled by the manufacturer spec which says the lens can be used in DX format cameras. Also, the B&H website said the lens is not to be used in D40 and D60 cameras but there was no mention of the D5100 camera.However I was sad to learn that this lens's autofocus feature does not work in the D5100 camera. The whole point for me was the autofocus feature. I was devastated to learn that I could only use AF-S lenses (motor inside the lens) with the D5100. When I was shopping for a camera, it did not occur to me how I would be limited in lens selection.I got the 105 mm f 2.8 AF-S lens instead. It is OK but it sure feels plasticky after the f 2. This one is made in China.I feel like I lost my first love.Otherwise, this is a great, easy to use camera.
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I am definitely an enthusiastic amateur, not a professional photographer by any means. I got the D5100 as an upgrade from my 5 MP point-and-shoot!I must have read every review and every written word about this camera and the D3100 before buying, and a lot of it was over my head. Here's why I chose the D5100 and love it!It's easy to use. As I said, I upgraded from a point-and-shoot. The D5100 has pretty decent "Auto" settings, so I was able to take it out of the box and begin shooting. AMAZING! The speed and quality are incredible! Especially compared to my point-and-shoot! As I'm learning, I'm using more of the customize-able settings, but I really appreciated being able to take the camera out and begin shooting photos immediately. Isn't that what photography is all about?Great built-in flash. I bought (and always use) the SB-400, but before it came in, I was using the built-in flash, and I am impressed. Huge leaps above my point-and-shoot, in terms of light output, color, and lack of red-eye!Amazing in low light. My point-and-shoot wasn't. Low light and night photos may be one of my favorite things from this camera.Articulating screen. I really don't use live view all that often, but as a vacation, family, and pet photographer, the articulating screen has come in handy. I could live without it, but I'm very happy I have it.Ability to use ML-L3 wireless remote. Sounds silly, but this is a feature that sold me on the D5100 over the D3100. Makes family group photos a breeze!Great LCD. To be fair, I haven't actually seen the LCD screen on the D3100 but I had read that it wasn't all it could have been. The screen on the D5100 is fantastic. Of course nothing beats seeing your photos on a nice big computer monitor or printed out, but the LCD is a great tool for previewing photos as you go, and for me, learning as I go! I can critique myself immediately.Filters. People with DSLRs already may not be enthused by this, but as a first time DSLR owner, I'm excited about the different filters that are available to me. My wishlist is growing!So far, the menus and everything have been easy to use, but currently, I am just continually snapping away, and I can get to the technical mumbo jumbo later. I feel like this is a great camera for beginners, but has all the advanced features and quality that I can really grow into and learn to use as I hone my photography skills. Framing and composing pictures in a DSLR is such a different experience than in a point-and-shoot, and the depth of field is amazing. I can't say enough good things about this camera. I was worried it would be too heavy to really carry around (I am never without my pocket point-and-shoot) but that isn't the case, and for the amazing photos I'm getting, I'm willing to carry it with me anywhere!(Also, for other first time DSLR owners, I did upgrade my little 2gb SD card to a 16 gb class 10 card (as recommended by Nikon)).All-in-all an amazing camera purchase and I could not be happier!
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22.09.2012
8/10
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This camera consistently puts out great pictures as long as your using the right settings, and the right glass, but that goes without saying. The buffer is amazing for continuous shooting if your using a fast SD card. Yes, you'll have to "menu-dig" for items that are otherwise one button away on other brands/models. But I'll take a few extra button pushes for a quality camera. If you outgrow this one in a hurry, then next camera in Nikon's lineup will fix that issue. I chose this over the Canon T3i based on ergonomics and what I consider to be superior low light performance and battery life. If your a hardcore video enthusiast, the Canon wins in the video department - but the Nikon wins in the stills department, in my honest opinion. A talented photographer will do fine with either camera since they are so evenly matched. I'm running this camera with the 35mm prime for indoor/low light, 50mm prime for outdoor/low light, 18-55mm kit for all around day shooting, and the 55-200mm for a budget zoom. Next on my list is a macro lens. There seems to be some lemons out there based on the reviews on here and at Costco for the camera body, but mine is working fine as of this writing. Oh, and the Nikon's SWM focus motor is amazingly quieter than the Canon's kit setup. This was also why I jumped to the Nikon camp from my old Pentax setup. Get this camera and go out and shoot some pictures. You won't be disappointed.
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15.07.2013
2/10
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I purchased the D5100 body to upgrade from my older D60. Any how the purpose otherwise was to get rid of bad pixels, but the first D5100 had one really obvious one, sent it back, and the replacement was so bad it reminded be of looking at my old D60, so sent it back for refund this time. Well my conclusion is to never order a a camera again, just maybe accessories no camera body, harder to go wrong.
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03.10.2013
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every excited to get my new camera! I did a lot of research and decided to by D5100. I believe it is pretty good for beginners.
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A vast improvement over the 3200 fast lite and a great autofocus feature. I especially like the live view function and the price.
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01.10.2013
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I like this camera so much, is amazing the photos I can take with it and the diferents effects. For the moment I'm so happy with it.
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02.10.2013
10/10
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A definite step up from my D40. I'm glad I decided to go with the D5100. I took it on a trip to Rome and was very pleased.
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09.06.2013
6/10
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This camera is mechanically great. I mean, it takes great shots, feels solid, and stands up to the scrutiny Nikon owners have for their gear.HOWEVER...It is very menu intensive and doesn't have the ability to store settings profiles.Every time you need to change settings you have to take you eyes off your subject/environment and sift through menus on the LCD. There is almost nothing that can be switched or changed by feel.Bottom line: Great camera, but it is much more on the "consumer" side of a "pro-sumer" DSLR...
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02.10.2013
8/10
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For being my first dslr it is pretty neat I just didnt like how sometimes it was hard to focus but overall it was great!
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30.08.2013
8/10
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Best camera for the money. The best entry level camera. Everything you need on a cameraI gave it a 4 star because there are times the focusing just wander and won't do it. But anyway, it gives me everything I need for a camera
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