Package Dimensions L x W x H | 33.2 x 16.9 x 13.5 centimetres |
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Package Weight | 1.82 kg |
Product Dimensions L x W x H | 12.8 x 7.9 x 9.7 centimetres |
Item Weight | 510 Grams |
Brand | Nikon |
Camera Lens | 18-55mm Zoom Lens |
Colour | black |
Continuous shooting speed | 60 fps |
Has image stabilisation | No |
Included components | AF-S VR Dx 18-55 mm lens, battery and USB cable |
ISO Range | 100-6400 |
Max Focal Length | 55 |
Memory Slots Available | 1 |
Min Focal Length | 18 |
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds |
Model year | 2011 |
Plug profile | Nikon F-mount |
Part number | FBA_D5100 Kit |
Zoom Type | Zoom ottico |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 25600 |
Autofocus Points | 11 |
Focus type | Auto Focus |
Maximum shutter speed | 30 seconds |
Aperture Modes | F3.5 |
Effective still resolution | 16.2 MP |
Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
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Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens
Compatible mountings | Nikon F |
Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Photo sensor technology | CMOS |
Supported file format | JPEG |
Image stabilisation | no |
Maximum focal length | 55 |
Optical zoom | 5 x |
Maximum aperture | 3.5 |
Expanded ISO minimum | 100 |
Metering description | Evaluative |
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- Outstanding image quality with 16.2 MP CMOS image sensor and ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 25,600)
- Flexible shooting with the 3.0" 921k dot Vari-Angle LCD Monitor
- Full HD 1080p (24/35/30 fps) Video Recording
- 7 unique Special Effects Modes can be applied to both stills and movies
- Class leading 11-Point Autofocus
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display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 3 inches | 7.5 centimeters | 3 inches | 3 inches | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
lens type | Zoom | Wide Angle | Telephoto | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
zoom type | Zoom ottico | Zoom ottico | Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom | Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom |
shooting modes | 16 motif programmes | Manual, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night | Stabilization | Time-lapse, Slow motion, Pause, Portrait, Panorama | Portrait, landscape, sports, night mode | Sports, Automatic, Portrait, Landscape |
connectivity tech | USB | Wi-Fi, USB, Micro HDMI, NFC | USB | USB, HDMI | USB, HDMI, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI |
video resolution | FHD 1080p | 1080p, 720p | 3840p | 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) | 1080p | FHD 1080p |
optical zoom | 5 multiplier x | 3 multiplier x | 60 multiplier x | — | 3 multiplier x | — |
real angle of view | — | — | 1.75 degrees | — | 0 degrees | 53.1 degrees |
magnification | — | 0.80x | 0.74x | — | 0.85x | — |
wireless tech | — | Wi-Fi, NFC | Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
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The Nikon D5100 - Inspiration from any angle
Thanks to high-resolution (approx. 921k-dot) and a wide viewing angle, the vari-angle LCD monitor lets you check your composition comfortably while using Live View or full HD movie.
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The Nikon D5100, with its horizontal swingout, vari-angle LCD monitor, makes it exciting to capture the world from a unique viewpoint. Taking pictures and recording full HD movies will never be the same again. Explore your creative side with the special effects mode that is now available in a Nikon D-SLR for the first time. Get ready for incredibly unique pictures and full HD movies. Demand the quality that you deserve. The Nikon D5100 captures your subjects with rich colours and fine detail, delivering incredible levels of resolution and image quality for both stills and full HD movies.
"I lowered the camera from my
usual eye level and realised how
different things can appear."
Vari-angle LCD monitor lets you take pictures from unique viewpoints
The new high resolution (approx. 921k-dot), large 7.5-cm (3-in.) vari-angle LCD monitor opens horizontally up to 180º and flips up and down from +180º to -90º. Now you're ready to view, shoot and record your subjects from unique perspectives. Try a high angle for overhead shots, waist level for candid Live View and movie shooting, or a low vantage point for a look from ground level. You can also place the Nikon D5100 on a tripod or other stable surface and still see yourself while composing self-portraits.
Create incredible movies — full HD (1,920 × 1,080 at 24/25/30 fps) movies and the D-SLR advantage
The Nikon D5100 delivers exceptional D-Movie performance with its full HD capability, full-time-servo AF (AF-F) and precise exposure control. In-camera movie editing and sound recording capability (stereo with optional microphone) are also provided. Together with D-SLR advantages like beautiful background blur, high ISO sensitivity performance and extensive NIKKOR lens compatibility, movie-making potential reaches impressive new levels.
Make your pictures and movies more fun and artistic — special effects mode
Your images should always have the look and feel you desire. One way to accomplish this is to set the mode dial to EFFECTS and choose from 7 different creative options such as Selective colour (Select up to three colours to show in the image, and the rest will remain in black and white), colour sketch and Miniature effect. You can take advantage of these stunning effects while you shoot.
Captures your subject precisely with wide area coverage — 11-point AF system
The Nikon D5100's 11 focus points, including a crosstype sensor, widely cover the frame and capture the subject sharply. When using 3D-tracking (11 points) mode, the camera works together with the Scene Recognition System to keep your main subject in focus even if the composition changes.
Autofocus for sharper subjects during Live View and full HD movie shooting
The Nikon D5100 helps you focus by offering a choice of focus modes to match your subject matter — even when using Live View or shooting full HD movies. Simply use AF-F mode to keep the camera focusing automatically while recording.
Selective colour - Select up to three colours to show in the image, and therest will remain in black and white.
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Image quality in a class of its own — image sensor with 16.2 effective megapixels and EXPEED 2 image processing engine
Incorporating the latest Nikon D-SLR technologies such as the DX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 2 image processing engine, the Nikon D5100 delivers outstanding image quality.
Clean and clear images, even in low light
The Nikon D5100 provides all the technologies you need to achieve excellent results even when available light is scarce. Its CMOS sensor offers a remarkably wide ISO range from 100 to 6400 (extendable to 25600 in Hi2 setting) with reduced noise. This enables you to shoot at faster shutter speeds and capture scenes and subjects with less blur. Even handheld shots and full HD movies come out looking great in low light.
Exquisite detail in both highlights and shadows — HDR (High Dynamic Range)
When shooting extreme contrasts such as sunlit clouds and a foreground deep in shadow, it was once quite difficult to render both textures equally. Not any more. With the HDR setting, the Nikon D5100 takes two shots within a single shutter release: one overexposed and one underexposed. The camera then combines the two images to reveal an extremely wide dynamic range, but with less noise and richer colour gradation than ever before (Recommended to use a tripod).
If the contrast in your shooting
scenario is extremely high and you
want detail throughout the entire
range, HDR is the right choice.
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Balancing light and shade beautifully — Active D-Lighting
Useful in a variety of situations, Active D-Lighting automatically renders the highlights and shadows of high-contrast scenes so that they appear more like how they are perceived by the human eye. Leave Active D-Lighting on Auto for effortless adjustment, or select the strength level according to your shooting conditions.
Optimised camera settings at your fingertips — 16 Scene Modes
The Nikon D5100 has Scene Modes that match a diverse range of scenes. The five most popular modes can be found on the mode dial, while others can be selected by setting the dial to SCENE and rotating the command dial. Once you've decided, the camera automatically chooses the camera settings that will provide the best results. With Nikon's Scene Modes, you will never have to worry about complicated camera settings.
Let the camera select the best mode to match the scene — Scene Auto Selector
If you are shooting still pictures using Live View with Auto or Auto (flash off), Scene Auto Selector (when using AF) will automatically select the most appropriate Scene Mode, choosing from Portrait, Landscape, Close up, and Night portrait. Leave it up to the Nikon D5100 to deliver optimum results, leaving you more time to concentrate on the shot.
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Create your own style — Picture Control
Customise the look and feel of your photos to suit your taste with Picture Control. Choose from six settings: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait and Landscape. You can adjust the settings and save them for future use.
Your in-camera assistant — Scene Recognition System
With the 420-pixel RGB sensor and CMOS image sensor working together, the Nikon D5100 is able to recognise your subject matter and optimise the auto exposure, autofocus, auto white balance and i-TTL flash control. The face-priority AF feature originates in this technology.
Silence when you need it — quiet shutter-release mode
Sometimes the sound of the shutter release may disturb your subject. Quiet shutter-release mode reduces the sound of the Nikon D5100's internal mechanisms, by slowing the mirror movement speed at the moment the image is captured.
Along with Quick retouch
and Edit movie, there are additional features such as Distortion control and Fisheye.
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View your images on an HDTV — HDMI output interface
Enjoy pictures and movies on your television, and use the TV remote control unit to operate playback. (HDMI CEC-compatible TV only).
Instant, in-camera post-production — image and movie editing functions
The Nikon D5100's numerous editing functions include Resize, NEF (RAW) processing and Filter effects, such as Skylight, Warm filter and Cross screen. Along with Quick retouch and Edit movie, there are additional features such as Distortion control and Fisheye.
Brilliance made easy — Speedlights
The Nikon D5100 comes equipped with a convenient built-in pop-up flash, but with optional Speedlights, inspired flash photography becomes even easier and more creative with every use. The compact and lightweight SB-400 flash unit ensures superior portability, and delivers i-TTL flash control and bounce flash capability, while the multifunctional SB-700 is compatible with various functions of the Nikon Creative Lighting System.
Expand your vision — NIKKOR lenses
Digital SLR cameras enhance the enjoyment of shooting with a variety of interchangeable lenses. NIKKOR lenses, highly praised by photographers around the world, cover a wide range of focal lengths and provide an extensive lineup of fixed focal length, zoom, fisheye, micro and PC-E models.
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Box Contains
- Nikon D5100 DSLR Camera
- 18-55VR lens
- Neck strap
- Body cap
- Hot shoe cover
- Eyepiece cover
- Rubber Eyecup
- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- Battery Charger
- USB Cable
- AV Cable
- ViewNX2 all in one software package
- Quick Start Guide
- User Guide
- Warranty
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ASIN | B004U4UHTQ |
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Delivery information: | We cannot deliver certain products outside mainland UK ( Details). We will only be able to confirm if this product can be delivered to your chosen address when you enter your delivery address at checkout. |
Item model number | FBA_D5100 Kit |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Date First Available | 4 April 2011 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | 109,936 in Electronics & Photo (See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo) 162 in Digital SLR Cameras |
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Customers find the camera offers good picture and video quality. It's easy for them to use, with user-friendly settings and a great screen. They find it provides excellent value for money, with good features and capabilities. Many customers consider it the best entry-level camera on the market right now.
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Customers like the camera's quality. They mention it has good picture and video quality, and is simple to operate. The screen is fantastic, and it offers a pretty full view. It should certainly take better photos in some extreme situations (low light for example), and enable them to capture some really nice "filmic" test footage. The footage it records looks miles better than their old standard def. Customers also say it takes excellent pictures when in Auto mode and that macro shots of flowers are great. They look very sleek and professional and handle like a dream, the twisty.
"...On the positive side, it has a glorious articulated screen and it offers a pretty full selection of features...." Read more
"...COLOURS ARE SO TRUE TO LIFE IT ASTOUNDS ME - HD VIDEO IS SMOOTH, RICH AND GREAT TO HAVE IN AN ALL IN ONE DEVICE -..." Read more
"...It looks very sleek and professional and handles like a dream, the twisty turny screen is also a beautiful feature and the reason I decided to buy..." Read more
"...and a few YT tutorials, I was up and running, capturing some really nice `filmic' test footage - works a treat with the 35mm f1.8 lens I mentioned..." Read more
Customers find the camera user-friendly and easy to use. They say it's perfect for beginners, with an intuitive layout and practical features like macro work. The camera is built to last and has a logical layout that makes it easier to use.
"...The D5100 does produce excellent results, and it's great for macro work due to the articulated screen, I just don't much like the way it handles and..." Read more
"...All in all then, this camera is perfect for a keen amateur, however if you see yourself upgrading in the future I would recommend you buy the D7000..." Read more
"...on offer, both for stills and video - all menus are clear and fairly easy to access, so no real steep learning curve...." Read more
"This is a great camera, easy to use (even for a beginner, like me). The images are fantastic...." Read more
Customers appreciate the camera's value for money. They say it has the same sensor as the more expensive D7000 and is quite cheap for what you receive.
"...bottom line is that the D5100 takes great photos and is at real a bargain price...." Read more
"...In short it offers you a great balance between affordability and having some really semi-pro features which give you a real feel of what is possible..." Read more
"...as its futureproofed basically, and is an AMAZING camera at an affordable price...." Read more
"...This camera is seriously cheap for what you receive. It will perform all of the actions you require if you are not a proffessional photographer...." Read more
Customers like the camera's functionality. They mention it has good features for both stills and video, and the capabilities hit the sweet spot. It works great in automatic mode in a wide range of settings, giving magnificent results. There are touch-up functions and color palette tool to allow you to edit, and the camera works well for its intended use.
"...The D5100 does produce excellent results, and it's great for macro work due to the articulated screen, I just don't much like the way it handles and..." Read more
"...PROS: - WORKS GREAT IN AUTOMATIC MODE IN A WIDE ARRAY OF SITUATIONS - OFFERS YOU LOTS OF MANUAL SETTINGS SHOULD YOU WANT TO EXPLORE -..." Read more
"...and handles like a dream, the twisty turny screen is also a beautiful feature and the reason I decided to buy THIS camera as it happens, however I..." Read more
"...Functions are good, there's quite a lot on offer, both for stills and video - all menus are clear and fairly easy to access, so no real steep..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the camera's quality. They find it an excellent entry-level DSLR camera, suitable for both stills and video recording. Many consider it a good starting point for beginners and a great camera for weddings.
"...Its a great camera for weddings, you can easily stand back and then zoom in on groups, easily capturing the natural atmosphere of the day and..." Read more
"...Can not fault the 18-55mm VR Lens package. A perfect camera to use from beginner to professional. Light weight and for an SLR not bulky...." Read more
"...learning about the different settings, I would say this is a perfect beginners camera...." Read more
"The D5100 is a good starter setup with two lenses...." Read more
Customers appreciate the camera's versatile screen. They like the flip-out, tilt LCD screen, and swing out feature. The rotating digital viewfinder is a nice feature that allows for complete control. The swivel live view monitor is ideal if you need to hold the camera.
"...HAS A TILTING VIEW FINDER - PERFECT WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO HOLD YOUR CAMERA ABOVE A CROWD TO PHOTO THE QUEEN ON THE THAMES JUBILEE PAGEANT -..." Read more
"...looks very sleek and professional and handles like a dream, the twisty turny screen is also a beautiful feature and the reason I decided to buy THIS..." Read more
"...useful feature that you might love or hate (I love) is the rear flip screen...." Read more
"...The swing out screen is a nice feature although, when you have a strap around your neck you should exercise care because the screen does at times..." Read more
Customers appreciate the camera's lightweight design. They find it easy to carry around and use, even in low light conditions without flash.
"...The compact design and lightness of this lens with the D5100 makes for a fairly easy to carry around set-up (by DSLR standards anyway) - useful if..." Read more
"...I found that this is a very easy camera to use and set-up, also light and comfortable to hold and well balanced...." Read more
"...Even on the weight of the machine, the machine body is lighter compared to other brands which after a few hours helps a lot..." Read more
"...A perfect camera to use from beginner to professional. Light weight and for an SLR not bulky. (The lenses carry the weight)...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the auto focus. Some find it good and quick, with better quality and vibrant pictures. They say it's a really useable auto mode for those situations where you don't have time to be in manual mode. Others mention older auto-focus lenses don't auto-focus properly, or the lenses came with focus problems.
"...The clarity, the colours, the fast focus, the speed you can snap away just makes photography just such a joy...." Read more
"...Older auto-focus lenses don't auto-focus. Not a huge problem, but irritating. Really old manual focus lenses don't meter, which is VERY annoying...." Read more
"...Really useable auto mode for those situations where you don't have time to be fiddling about in A/S Priority *..." Read more
"...simply don't match and our memories are that much more vibrant, better focussed, quickly captured and in very much greater resolution and rapid..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 September 2012Model: Body OnlyVerified PurchaseIt would be lovely to be rich, I could buy exacly what I want. But I'm not, so I find some of my more expensive purchases to be a balancing act, where I have to compromise my wants and needs against my budget. My Nikon D5100 is one such compromise. The problem with this camera is that it's like one of those sportsmen who's brilliant, but a bit of a pain to get along with. I really want to ditch it, but because it keeps delivering great results, I just can't bear to. And besides, where can I get the same level of performance for under £400? The D5100 is brilliant and undeniably a 5* bargain at under £400.
Coming from my lovely little Panasonic G2, the D5100 is a big fat thing with a pokey viewfinder. And it is not particularly intuitive to use. On the positive side, it has a glorious articulated screen and it offers a pretty full selection of features. However it doesn't quite do everything I want it to do. Older auto-focus lenses don't auto-focus. Not a huge problem, but irritating. Really old manual focus lenses don't meter, which is VERY annoying. To put this into context, my Panasonic G2 DOES give TTL metering with my 1970's Nikon lenses, but this Nikon SLR doesn't. Hmmm!
So something of a bow-wave of irritation and resentment towards this camera builds up, until I look at the results it produces. Suddenly all is forgiven. Yes, I could have spent another £300 and got the D7000 and the screw drive and metering, but then I'd lose the articulated screen (the D5100 is the only Nikon SLR with a fully articulated screen) and the D7000 is even fatter!
The biggest problem with the D5100 is the user interface. It's a point and shoot SLR with a few more bells and whistles than the entry-level D3xxx series, but it's still a basic camera. So you lose control wheels and buttons which forces you to dive into menus to change things.
The bottom line is that the D5100 takes great photos and is at real a bargain price. No it doesn't give me all the bells and whistles I am used to, but it does give me the best results from a digital camera that I've ever had. Ultimately, that's the most important thing. I'm hoping that in time, I'll grow to love the big lump!
Update:
I never did manage learn to love my D5100, and so I bought myself a cheap used D90. The D90 and the D5100 are chalk and cheese. The D90 is bigger and heavier, but has the extra control features that encourage you to explore the different capabilities of the camera and not just leave it on "Auto" or "Program". The pentaprison viewfinder is superior, too. I really can't fault the D5100, I just don't like it. Which I accept is a matter of taste. This is the problem with buying a camera based on reviews and a brief play. I have to spend time with a camera before I really get to know it. The D5100 does produce excellent results, and it's great for macro work due to the articulated screen, I just don't much like the way it handles and you might not, either.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 June 2012Model: FBA_D5100 KitVerified PurchaseI can't express in words just how this camera has changed my life. Until buying the D5100 I have only ever owned Compact cameras. SLRs scared me a little even though I always had a talent at taking good photos from a young age. I need not have worried as this baby is the absolutely BEST first time SLR to own.
In short it offers you a great balance between affordability and having some really semi-pro features which give you a real feel of what is possible with a good SLR with a good lens.
The kit you get here will fulfil the needs of most people who like taking anything from landscapes to portraits. You can of course buy additional lenses if you have the spare cash and push the boundaries of what is possible (i.e. buy a telephoto lens to snap concert performances or zoom in on far away wildlife). I however have just made the most out of what I got in the box taking the camera to North America in the Fall and the Middle East in the Spring.
The end result are some of the best photographs I have ever taken in my life!! The clarity, the colours, the fast focus, the speed you can snap away just makes photography just such a joy. In fact I question why I waited so long to get an SRL. I feel I am now untied from any limitations and totally focus my attentions to being creative.
Now I will warn a professional this may not be the model for you as the 7000 series is likely to attract you more. But if you are someone who has a family wanting to capture important landmarks or like me are someone who just has a passion for snapping your travels and people then this is likely to be a wonderful option for you.
Here are some of the PROS and CONS I have found so far....and no I don't work for Nikon! ;-)
PROS:
- WORKS GREAT IN AUTOMATIC MODE IN A WIDE ARRAY OF SITUATIONS
- OFFERS YOU LOTS OF MANUAL SETTINGS SHOULD YOU WANT TO EXPLORE
- HAS A TILTING VIEW FINDER - PERFECT WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO HOLD YOUR CAMERA ABOVE A CROWD TO PHOTO THE QUEEN ON THE THAMES JUBILEE PAGEANT
- COLOURS ARE SO TRUE TO LIFE IT ASTOUNDS ME
- HD VIDEO IS SMOOTH, RICH AND GREAT TO HAVE IN AN ALL IN ONE DEVICE
- THE 4-PICTURES-PER-SECOND-MODE MAKES PHOTOGRAPHING JUMPING SALMON A SNAP (WORKS SLOWER IF YOU NEED THE FLASH)
- THE CAMERA CAN REALLY CAPTURE BIRDS DIVING AND PICKING UP FISH FROM RIVERS - IT HAS THE SPEED AND POWER PROCESSOR (AGAIN IF YOU ARE IN DAYLIGHT)
- BATTERY LASTS ON FULL CHARGE FOR OVER 1000 SHOTS
CONS:
- THE 3RD PARTY COMPANY WHO OFFER THE EXTENDED 2 YEAR WARRANTY FOR NIKON ARE A JOKE. BADLY ORGANISED. BUT DON'T WORRY YOU'LL GET THERE IN THE END!
Last word of advice is to protect the expensive lens do make sure you buy a Hoya 52mm UV Filter. It screws in at the end of your main lens and gives you "peace of mind" that if you do accidentally scratch it you don't have to pay out on a new lens. Also recommend you buy a Lowepro case! Oh once you get more adventurous think about buying an add-on flash which you can then direct to the ceiling when taking indoor shots - removing the shadowing around people/subjects you snap. ENJOY !!!!!!!!!!
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- ChristinaReviewed in the United States on 16 July 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!
Model: FBA_D5100 KitVerified PurchaseSuch a good camera! Takes such good photos and is very easy to use. The pictures come out bright and very colorful.
ChristinaAMAZING!
Reviewed in the United States on 16 July 2024
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- wendie grenierReviewed in Canada on 1 November 2023
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Bernd SchumacherReviewed in Germany on 9 February 2025
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AndyReviewed in Italy on 9 May 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars Una fotocamera davvero versatile
Model: Body OnlyVerified PurchaseLa D5100 è davvero una ottima macchina. Cercavo una fotocamera più piccola delle reflex che utilizzo normalmente per lavoro. Avevo valutato anche alcune mirrorless ma sinceramente per me non ne valeva la pena, avrei dovuto rinunciare a tutti gli accessori che gia posseggo e il costo di una mirrorless di qualità è nettamente superiore ai 392,00 euro a cui ho acquistato la D5100. Se vi alletta il prezzo più basso e se non siete fissati sui megapixel questa potrebbe essere la macchina che fa per voi. Il corpo si presenta compatto e solido. Pesa un po più di quanto si potrebbe immaginare, ma l'ergonomia è molto buona. Mi ritengo molto soddisfatto della qualità della fotocamera e soprattutto delle immagini e dei filmati che produce questa fotocamera.
- stb942Reviewed in the United States on 2 October 2012
5.0 out of 5 stars Great camera body
Model: Body OnlyVerified PurchaseI had owned a Nikon d3100 which got a salt water splash. This replacement, recommended by Ken Rockwell, is an even better camera that uses my old batteries, lenses and of course chips.