Отзывы о Цифровой Фотоаппарат Nikon D5100

The last thing I needed was another Nikon DSLR but when I saw the specs and the giveaway price I persuaded myself it was just a back-up\ body I was buying to supplement my clutch of pro-bodies, a somewhat ancient D2x and a D2h, that have been weighing me down for the past 5 years or so. Out of the box, and with the almost fully charged battery inserted, I could not believehow little it weighed, and how small it was compared to my old clunkers. I think if you had particularly large hands you may find it a little too small, but I found the fit quite perfect. I tried my everyday Nikkor 17-55mm on the body and it felt very unbalanced with this heavy metalled lens attached. I then put on a Series 1 18-200mm VR Nikkor and it felt much better. In fact I have not removed it over several weeks of solid use, now over 9,000 shutter actuations! And being a Nikon, it hasn't missed a beat -yet!I shoot mainly weddings and other event stuff as well as all the usual friends and family pics that we all do. From the start I found the resolution and image quality quite outstanding particularly when I needed to crank it up to ISO3200 for some shots near dusk.I have to say it just blows away the results I used to get from the D2x in those same or similar lighting conditions. The new generation 16MP sensor is now a generation or two ahead of the 12.2MP sensor aboard the D2x, and boy doesn't it show?For a camera aimed squarely at the lower end of the "enthusiast" sector this offering from Nikon has made me wonder if professional photographers will continue to cough up for the D300s, the D700 and the base model D3. OK the latter two are full frame not DX and I can see the need for these expensive models in certain applications but heck, I can buy 2 D5100 bodies forthe price of a D300s and win on almost every count that I consider is of importance to my work. Higher resolution, better image quality video autofocus and continuous video focus, lower noise at high ISO, Built-in HDR, a lot more dynamic range, significantly better colour depth, flip-out screen, 6400 ISO and better boost to 25,600. It's smaller , lighter and half the price. OK no built in motor for non AF-S lenses, and the 300s scores on speed, battery life and a few other areas over the D5100, which even scoresheavily in an out of league comparison with the mighty D3s!It is well made from high quality plastic, which would probably put off many enthusiasts and pro-users - but I have already put it through the high impact drop test - inadvertently, of course! I dropped it and the 18-200mm zoom on a stone floor from about 1.5meters. The only damage was a broken card door which I can replace for under a fiver in the US. No other damage apart from a slight dent in the lens hood.I haven't shot much video yet but what I have seen so far is of the highest quality imaginable when run at 1080 and 30fps - quite stunning footage I must say. I suppose I miss the easy screen and button based logic of the D2x and there is a certain clumsiness involved with the menu embedded functionality of the D5100 - but when in doubt , or short of time just head for the Auto setting or any one of the prescribed modes on the dial to suit your needs.As you may have guessed, the D5100 is not my back-up at all. I use it all the time now with the D2x just sitting in my bag. Problem is it is so heavy to lug around so I think I will sell it on Ebay, for about the same price as a new D5100 - and send off to Amazon for another one of these little gems!

This is my first DSLR and I came to find it by way of Ken Rockwell's photography site. I don't know a lot about photography but this feels like a great camera to me. It has lots of settings I don't use but also some key ones that I really enjoy. It feels and acts like a professional camera without the super high price tag. If you're like me and want a great DSLR but don't want to spend a ton of money on something that isn't your career - this comes recommended by me.

...from a Canon PowerShot.This is the first DSLR I've bought, and considering the lens the camera came with, I could not be happier. As an amateur just beginning to get into photography for eventual professional use, this camera boasts everything I've ever wanted but never found in cheaper digital cameras targeted at the average consumer. Primarily: incredibly fast snapping speed (especially compared against those cheaper digital cameras I was talking about... which take forever for every picture :/), and an incredibly intuitive interface for configuring everything.I remember I had a real headache just trying to just change ISO settings on an old Canon PowerShot. I don't think I was even able to change shutter speed, much less manually focus the camera - but of course, all of these things that I've wanted to experiment with for years are now finally a snap with this camera. Consequently, every picture I take with this camera is eons ahead of anything any auto-focus camera I've used has ever been able to offer.On a related note, the fact that you also get a heads up within the viewfinder about shutter speed, etc. - is awesome!But if that's all I was looking for, I would've opted for a cheaper D3100. What really differentiated the D5100 was the additional abilitiy to capture full 1080p video. While I'm not aiming to create a film with this camera, I'd recently begun hunting for a cheap digital camcorder to use for motion capture for animation references. The fact that the D5100 was a step-up from the D3100 at the same cost of any decent camcorder sold me on the spot.On a sidenote: I am thoroughly satisfied with the lens the camera comes with, but I'm already beginning to see what other sorts of lenses I want to explore and use. I'm glad the price-point didn't hit the one-thousand-wall because now I have more money to put into lenses later down the line.Since I lack the experience to proffer a more technical review of the camera, let me make my concluding remarks: I am completely satisfied with my purchase and entry into the world of DSLRs. I don't see myself ever turning back, and I can foresee myself using this camera alone for at least several years. While the key distinguishing feature for the D5100 vs. the 3100 was the video capture (the MP increase isn't necessary for my needs), I doubt that's the case for everyone. If you're looking to purchase your first DSLR, not looking for video capture, and the increased megapixel count isn't necessary, I recommend you check out other reviews that make more point-by-point comparisons between the D5100 and D3100 to see if you might be able to save some money. Save it so you can put it into buying lenses, of course.

Excellent price. This camera is great. This is my second Nikon Camera and my first SLR. I am very happy to experience "Reflex World". It is very fast and versatile. I do not exaggerate when I say that I love this camera.

I recently purchased the Nikon D5100 DLSR with the 50mm, 85mm and 18-200mm lenses. After few days of usage, the camera started producing black images. Very disappointed.

Bought this for my 13 year old Granddaughter that is interested in photography. Easy to use as point and shoot but gives her a camera she can grow with as her knowledge in photography grows.

I bought this camera as my first (and only) DSLR. I am not looking to upgrade in the future. I love this camera. I've tried my friends' D40 and D3100, as well as Canon T3, but there's something really nice about this camera.

Buyers may become tempted with the specifications and low price of this camera. Specially I noticed that the flip-out LCD screen is a big deal among novice photographers who want to upgrade from a point and shoot to DSLR... Yes, it has D7000 sensor on it and image quality is better than almost any entry and mid-lvele DSLR on the market (except Nikon D7000 and Sony A77 which share the identical sensor) but this great image quality at this low price comes at a price BUILD QUALITY1. Camera is not weather sealed, means you may not use it outside even in drizzle. You may say it can sustain the drizzle. Internal parts may sustain but chances to ruin the flip-out LCD screen are high. overall if you want to use a camera outside or while travel, this camera is not your best choice.2. Camera has full plastic body and it may be damaged permanently with a single drop. It's DSLR camera, it's not as tough as your everyday point and shoot, even dropping it on a soft surface may permanently damage the internal parts.3. No internal focus motor means you may not use so many used but awesome older Nikon lenses. This may not be a big deal for you as you read this review but I promise that it'll be within the next 2 weeks! Imagine there is a "Made in Japan" used prime lens on Ebay which worth 1000, it's for sale for 150, you want it by your heart but can't buy it because cant use it! It's a big deal. don't underestimate this.4. Camera body is so small. It doesn't give you the feel of a real DSLR, more like an oversize compact.5. Cheap internal parts. This is a real issue. It may stop working after 6 months. well, that's not bad because Nikon takes care of the issue under warranty. but imagine it stops working at day 367! That's a real disaster and it may happen because the internal parts are of lower quality than more expensive DSLRs.Now the conclusion. CHEAP IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE. If you are tight on budget, buy D7000. if you are not tight on budget, still buy D7000. D7000 body is twice as expensive as this camera with kit lens but absolutely worth the price.

I've now had my D5100 a number of months, having switched from a Nikon D300 "professional" camera. The features are far superior, operation is much more simple than the older camera, and photographs are consistently better -- and it's much lighter in weight. I've loaded it up with Nikor lens: 18-200mm 3.5-5.6 zoom, 105mm 2.8 macro, 24-70mm 2.8 medium zoom, and 70-200mm 2.8 VR zoom. I've been very impressed with the photos this camera and lens produce.My only complaints are that the battery charger only operated once or twice. It's a common problem with that charger. Fortunately, the battery itself seems to last forever.Second, complaint is that I wish the camera had a auto power shutoff after a period of inactivity (to save the battery). The old D300 had it. I've read that it draws no power when the switch is on and is inactive, but old habits die hard.Third, the video camera function is useless to me for my purposes. With my AF lens, handheld, it's always adjusting focus and the sound of the focus motors is clearly heard in the audio. Plus there's no anti-shake. Maybe if on a tripod, different lens or fixed focus, .......... But that's not why I bought the D5100. I have a dedicated video camera for that purpose. The D5100 is for stills.

I have been shooting with the Nikon D60 10.2MP DSLR for a year and a half and have been more than satisfied with the results. It originally came with the 18-55 lens and I also got a 55-200 but those were upgraded to Nikon 18-105mm Zoom Lens and Nikon 70-300mm Zoom over the past year. I have now had the D5100 for four weeks, received for a milestone birthday, and I absolutely love it. For me it provided everything I needed without having to reach up to the D7000.The image captures from the D5100 using either the 105 or the 300 are very very high quality. The D5100 has the same image sensor as the D7000, which is a nice benefit. When I go out to shoot, I shoot. It is nothing to snap two or three hundred clicks in very short order. And very few of them do I ever have to delete while still on the memory card in the camera or discard later once downloaded to my pc or laptop.The settings and functions are easy to learn and easy to use. The additional "Scenes" and "Effects" I am still playing with but the ones I have used have delivered as Nikon promises. I still do an awful lot of landscape photography, as well as sunrise and sunset images, and the D5100 executes exceedingly well with both the 105 and 300. Very rarely do I ever end up with an under- or over-exposed image regardless of the setting or function that I use.As mentioned in my D60 review I enjoy the use of a viewfinder and even though the D5100 has liveview I still now prefer the viewfinder. Of course, using the built-in "Selective Color" function means I have to use liveview and that is fine. And, speaking of which, selective color works just great. I have experimented with it on various types of scenes, all hand-held without a tripod, and the results are quite remarkable considering the unit snaps two photos. That, in itself, says much about Nikon's VR capabilities.I greatly enjoy the 3" display, over my D60's smaller one. Not just for the size, but the color clarity is superb. The addition of the articulating display was brilliant on Nikon's part as it assists framing difficult shots with relative ease.The performance of the D5100 in low-light situations, with either the 105 or 300, is outstanding. I have not yet experimented with the "Active D-Lighting" function that works to improve the dynamic range between low and high light, so cannot address that. Once I have done so, I shall update my review.As a final note, I am, at this point, keeping my D60, and have the 105 on one of the cameras and the 300 on the other because I just hate to take the time to change a lens and I do still get great images from the D60. However, depending on what I plan to shoot the D5100 gets first choice of lens and the D60 takes the backseat.For the money I do not think the D5100 can be beat for quality of performance.

Wife uses this camera daily. Don't be fooled by the need to buy more expensive cameras under the guise of megapixels. This camera has plenty of resolution for great pictures with wide angle or zoom lens'. Works great with the 18-200VRII

I won't go into details about the merits of the Nikon D5100. Others have described the camera's capabilities in depth and with thought and passion. Simply put, it is an outstanding camera capable of serving the needs of every amateur photographer. Yes, it is that good. The biggest practical difference between the D5100 and the less expensive D3100 is video capability. If you are not interested in HDvideo, the D3100 is a better value. For normal use, it is impossible to tell the difference between an image made with either camera. The D5100 does offer a bit better low light performance. However it will not benefit most amateur users that much, if at all. That said, either Nikon is superior to any Canon DSLR for flash photography. Nikon's iTTL flash system is better at metering and producing properly exposed images than anything Canon offers, regardless of price. In fact, Nikon's TTL system from 20 years ago is better than anything Canon offers today. If you NEVER use flash, Canon is a wonderful choice. Canon cameras offer rich, saturated colors. All my compact digital cameras are made by Canon, including the wonderful S95. I am not a anti-Canon Nikon fan. I do use Nikon SLR film and digital SLR cameras. Many choose to minimize the benefits of the Nikon flash system. Don't choose a camera system without considering it. Nikon makes the best flash system. Period.For those that want to compare the D5100 to the D7000. Don't. The D7000 exceeds the needs of nearly every amateur. Its biggest practical difference for most users is compatibility with Nikon Ais and AF lenses made since 1977. Unless you already own older Nikkor lenses or plan on buying them now, the AFS lenses made today will more than meet your needs. Too many people buy DSLRs for ego. Don't be one of them. Buy a Nikon DSLR that works with your budget and immediately buy a separate flash, such as the capable and inexpensive Nikon SB-400, and learn and enjoy photography. Only you can make good photographs. The camera has very little to do with it. Don't believe anyone that tells you otherwise. Professionals have far different needs than you and me. I have a Nikon D200, a Nikon 8008, and a Nikkormat FTn. I have been using an slr for 37 years, ever since I was twelve. You will not go wrong with the D3100 or the D5100. And remember, only buy a Nikon flash.

This camera is awesome. I use it mostly for capturing my kids sporting events. I love the continuous shooting mode and it produces very clear pictures we can print later. I really have no complaints with it.

I am an amateur photography enthusiast. My first SLR camera was a Nikon FG-20. As far as DSLR go I have also used a Canon T3 prior to this but have decided to get back to my Nikon roots with this purchase.I felt right at home with this camera, menus and settings felt intuitive. For the camera in this price range, it offers anything an aspiring photographer could need. I am a fan of manual focus and the lack of pentaprism was a bit disappointing but again in this price range, Pentax k-30 is the only camera that offers it. The focus indicator provided is adequate though. For better manual focus tuning there is also the live view.If you want to see the camera in action, go to flickr and type D5100 in the search. Click on the D5100 group and search photos taken with this camera, they are very good.Pros:- size- lightweight- great sensor and picture quality- intuitive menus- same great sensor as the D7000 camera.Cons:- Small viewfinder and no focusing prism.Highly recommend this camera to anyone wanting to experience the charms of shooting photos with a DSLR. And the possibilities offered by interchangeable lens system. For the money you will have a hard time beating the picture quality of this camera.

Love the camera. The settings are a little overwhelming at times for beginner. Would recommend an guide to help explain more.

I was looking for a DSLR that wasn't quite high-end amateur but was better than an entry level DSLR. I am partial to Nikons generally. The D5100 fits the description perfectly as a better-than-entry-level camera that won't completely break the bank. It's a great starter DSLR for someone that you think might have aptitude and interest in this area. There is an automatic setting to start off with, but there are plenty of manual settings that you can play with as you explore the camera's capabilities. The resolution is excellent, and the colors come out crisp and clean.I'm not able to review the video capability of the camera as I'm not a video person, and prefer something like the (now discontinued) Flip cameras for video, anyway, as they are lighter, smaller, and more convenient than a DSLR.For a true starter DSLR, the Nikon D3100 is generally what is recommended in the Nikon line, but for the extra money, I think the D5100 is a better value, as the camera performance is better than the D3100, and the additional functionality means that you won't have to replace it as quickly. Someone just starting out in digital photography can grow into the D5100 and use it for many years before needing to upgrade.Nikon cameras in general are very reliable and high performing. If you're looking for an entry DSLR that you can grow into, the D5100 fits that description perfectly.

I'm a loyal Nikon DSLR user, owning the D50, 560, D5000, and now D5100. I love my Nikon DSLRs, but the D5000 was the only camera I found seriously flawed, both in design and quality. The D5100 has completely remedied all those problems for me and the D5100 now ranks as my favorite yet!D5000 Problems?1.) The Swivel-out display was unusable because it was hinged at the bottom of the camera instead of the side, which means it's ideal only for over the head shots and could not be used with a tripod mount. The D5100 gives us a much more usable side-mounted swivel display which can be used with a tripod and can be articulated in many more useful angles (front view, side view, down view, up view, etc.).2.) Because of its position, the Live-View button could easily be triggered when placing the camera to your face. This has been solved with a MUCH better switch mechanism near the mode-dial, along with a dedicated record button.3.) Live-View auto focusing was extremely slow and often inaccurate, the D5100 has made huge improvements in this area.4.) The D5000 also lacked auto focusing during movie recording, although the D5100 still requires the user to hold down the shutter button to activate AF.5.) The microphone has been improved dramatically with far more user controls6.) Hot pixels are gone! The D5000 had notorious hot pixel issues which I've never seen on my previous DSLRs, I had to send my camera back three times...and the problem persisted and got worse every month, Nikon cameras don't have software to automatically map these pixels out so it has to go back to the manufacturer (this almost forced me over to Canon). Fortunately, the D5100 is flawless!7.) The D5100 camera body has a flat bottom which is flush with most Nikkor lenses, the D5000 was taller because of the position of the hinged screen, which meant the camera couldn't be used on flat surfaces to take photos (as I like to do when I'm not carrying my tripod).8.) Probably one of the most critical improvements has been in the resolution of the display, jumping from 230K to 920k.9.) The diopter now has an easier to use knob instead of a fidgety slider control.10.) Video recording now available in 1080p at 30fps, and without the horrendous rolling "Jelly" effectAnd overall, the camera offers much better low-light performance with a much faster and quieter shutter release. It's also much smaller, lighter and feels much more comfortable to hold because of it's nicer hand grip materials.Needs Improvement. Like all DSLRs, this is still a terrible handheld video camera. It takes great video, but the autofocus is still slow and noisy and the microphone is relatively poor. You are still better off putting this camera on a tripod and controlling the focus yourself for professional results, and using an external mic or recording your own audio. Thankfully the high res display makes accurate manual focusing much easier.Overall, I feel this is one of Nikon's most polished cameras.

I bought my Nikon D5100 in September and wish I had stayed with Canon. My wife has a Nikon CoolpicP510 and it takes wonderful pictures so I thought I would try a Nikon. Wrong thing to do. The pictures were not sharp and clear. I thought it was the lens that came with it so I bought a better one from some one else. The pictures were some better but not good. Took the camera to a professional and he looked at my pictures and tried some in his shop, all were not clear and sharp. Still trying to get in contact with Nikon to see what they will do! Wish me luck. Up date on this review- I contacted nikon and they was very helpful. Told me how to get info and with it I mailed the camera. It was back in two weeks and all I had to do was reset it for what I wanted the camera to do. The pictures are beautiful. Just what I wanted, now I can take better pictures then my wife! But her Nikon Coolpic510 still has a longer telephoto then my 75 to 200 lens and I do borrow it when I don't have time to change to mine or can't reach what I'm trying to take a picture of..

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: (...)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.