Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera Review

The Nikon D5100 offers a host of new photographic and video tools that deliver superior performance and exceptional image quality with surprising versatility. With 16.2 megapixels, a swivel Vari-Angle LCD monitor, full HD movie capabilities, new EFFECTS Mode and new HDR setting, you hold the power and performance to capture beautiful moments and the freedom to get creative.

The D5100 has many amazing special effects for use when taking still pictures or recording D-Movie Full HD movies. Selective Color isolates any color within the scene, capture details in places too dark for your own eyes using Night Vision, create bright, glowing images filled with atmosphere with High Key, emphasize the mood of a scene using Low Key, Miniature Effect makes a scene look like a miniature scale model and Color Sketch creates color outlines of the subject that are played back as a series of stills in a slide show.

D5100 combines two exposures to create an image revealing an extremely wide dynamic range, but with less noise and richer color gradation than ever before.

16.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor

Side-articulated 3.0" LCD monitor (920,000 dots)

11 AF points (with 3D tracking)

IS0 100-6400 range (Up to 25,600 equivalent when expanded)

HD movies (1080p, 720p or WVGA)

4 fps continuous shootingIn-camera effects filters in both stills and video modes

1. I was eager to purchase the D5100 after seeing the announcements and pre-reviews. Compared to its lesser-priced but still excellent brother the D3100, the D5100 offers improved image quality, speed, and resolution, along with a higher-resolution articulating display. For me, this is the sweet spot in Nikon's consumer D-SLR offerings.

2. I'm extremely pleased and I expect that anyone wanting a good camera for casual photo/video use will be as well.

3. If you want the BEST DSLR for under 1000 Dollars this is the one to get.

4. My wife and I love this camera!