The brand new Nikon D5100 DSLR released

Posted by Diana Eftaiha on Apr 6, 2011 in Gear & Equipment | 1 comment

Nikon has announced yesterday the release of the Nikon D5100, a Nikon DX-format digital-SLR camera equipped with a vari-angle monitor, and a CMOS image sensor and the EXPEED 2 image-processing engine that enable high-resolution rendering and rich expression of tones.

The Nikon D5100 is a member of the popular D5000 series. The D5000 was the first Nikon digital-SLR camera equipped with the vari-angle monitor that allows users to enjoy flexible shooting from a wide variety of angles. The vari-angle monitor adopted for the Nikon D5100 has been enlarged to three inches, and utilizes a side hinge that enables flexible use from more angles with hand-held shooting and when the camera is mounted on a tripod. The Nikon D5100 is also equipped with the D-Movie function that supports recording of full-HD (1920 X 1080p, 30p) movies, as well as a Special Effects mode with which a variety of special effects can be applied to still images and movies. The Nikon D5100 was designed to respond to the needs of a broad range of users, from those using a digital-SLR camera for the first time, to those looking for a camera that allows them to express their individual sense of creativity through still images and movies.

Nikon D5100 main features

A high-resolution Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with an effective pixel count of 16.2-million pixels, an image-processing engine that provides superior image quality and rich expression of tones, and the new High Dynamic Range (HDR) function.
3-inch (approximately 921k-dot) vari-angle monitor with wide viewing angle and increased visibility.
D-Movie for recording and editing of Full-HD movies.
Special Effects mode such as: Favorite Special Effects Selective color, Color sketch, Miniature effect, and Night vision.

Nikon D5100 additional features

High-speed continuous shooting at up to approximately 4 fps (Manual focus, M or S mode, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values),and a very precise and durable shutter unit that has passed testing for 100,000 cycles
Equipped with Quiet shutter-release mode for shooting in situations in which quieter shutter operation is desired. Infrared receivers for remote control operation on the front and back of the camera. Enable wireless control over the shutter from both in front of and behind the camera (optional ML-L3 wireless remote control supported).
Equipped with 16 scene modes that enable the simple capture of beautiful photos of the desired scene with automatic optimization of camera settings
Built-in HDMI-CEC compatibility enables control over playback of still images and movies using the television’s remote control when the camera is connected to a high-definition TV via the HDMI connector.

Nikon D5100 main technical specifications

Type	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount	Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Effective pixels	16.2 million
Image sensor	23.6 X 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
mage size (pixels)	4,928 X 3,264 (L) 3,696 X 2,448 (M) 2,464 X 1,632 (S)
File format	1) NEF(RAW), 2)JPEG, 3)NEF(RAW)+JPEG
Media	SD (Secure Digital) memory cards *1 SDHC, and SDXC memory cards
Frame advance rate	Up to 4 fps *2
ISO sensitivity	ISO 100 – 6400 in steps of 1/3 EV. Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Movie	Frame size (pixels) and frame rate : 1,920 X 1,080, 30 p/25 p/24 p, * high/normal 1,280 X 720, 30 p/25 p/24 p, * high/normal 640 X 424, 30 p/25 p, * high/normal A frame rate of 30 p (actual frame rate 29.97 fps) is available when NTSC is selected for video mode. 25 p is available when PAL is selected for video mode. Actual frame rate when 24 p is selected is 23.976 fps. File format/Video compression: MOV, H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Audio recording device: Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
Monitor	3-in., approx. 921k-dot (VGA), vari-angle low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
Power source	Battery : One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL14 battery AC adapter : EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5A power connector (available separately)
Dimensions (approx.) (W×H × D)	128 X 97 X 79 mm
Weight (approx.)	510 g without battery, memory card, or body cap 560 g with battery and memory card but without body cap
Major supplied accessories	EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery, MH-24 battery charger, AN-DC3 strap, EG-CP14 audio/video cable, UC-E6 USB cable, DK-5 eyepiece cap, BS-1 accessory shoe cover, DK-20 rubber eyecup, BF-1B body cap, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM