Box Contents:
- Nikon D5100 Digital SLR
- Tamron 18-270mm Lens
- EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-24 Quick Charger
- DK-20 Rubber Eyecup
- UC-E6 USB Cable
- EG-CP14 Audio/Video Cable
- AN-DC3 Camera Strap
- DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
- BF-1B Body Cap
- BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
- Nikon View NX 2 CD-ROM
- 1-Year Nikon USA Warranty
Nikon's D5100 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) delivers a galaxy of
professional features in a consumer digital camera. A high-resolution 16.2MP DX
format CMOS sensor and an EXPEED 2 image processing engine guarantee superb
quality and high performance. The 3" vari-angle tilting LCD monitor allows you
full freedom in composition, with sparkling 921,000-dot resolution. Full 1920 x
1080p video with full-time autofocus (for tracking subjects in motion) and
stereo sound (using optional microphone) is always available, with in-camera
editing and creative controls to bring out your inner director.
The Effects mode provides a dazzling array of special effects for putting
your own individual stamp on all of your images-still photos or video. Selective
Color, for instance, isolates any color within a scene, and Night Vision
captures details in places too dark for your own eyes. High Key effect will
create bright, glowing images filled with atmosphere and mystery, or you can
emphasize the mood of a scene using Low Key, or Miniature Effect-which produces
a scene that looks like a miniature scale model.
With sensitivity ranging from 100 to 6400 ISO, you'll be able to make photos
and videos that are amazingly rich, even in low light. In-camera HDR (High
Dynamic Range) mode will tame high contrast situations by automatically
capturing multiple exposures of the scene and combining them for vastly improved
contrast and low noise. A blazing fast 11-point autofocus system and
split-second shutter response mean that you won't miss photo opportunities
waiting for your camera to catch up. The built-in speedlight has i-TTL for
accurate, well-balanced flash every time.
With the Scene Recognition system, 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II,
16 automatic exposure scene modes, and Active D-Lighting, your control over your
photos and movies will be more precise and simple to carry out than ever. The
automatic image sensor cleaning prevents dust from ruining any of your images.
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
Take pictures or record movies from a unique viewpoint, the D5100's 3.0 inch,
super sharp, 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD monitor allows for versatile high
quality viewing and playback
Explore every angle, with overhead shots, waist level candids, ground level
and fun self portraits; you will never miss a shot. This Vari-angle monitor
allows you to be creative from any point of view
The D5100 incorporates an amazing array of special effects for use when
taking still pictures or recording D-Movie Full HD movies
The D5100 delivers exceptionally high-quality movie performance due to its
full HD capability while the latest in Full-time autofocus takes the guess work
out of tracking your subjects while in motion
In scenes with extreme contrasts, such as bright, sunlit clouds and a
foreground deep in shadow, it was once quite difficult to render the textures of
both equally
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
Incorporating the latest Nikon D-SLR technologies such as the 16.2MP
DX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 2 image processing engine, the D5100 delivers
outstanding image quality
Its CMOS sensor offers a remarkably wide ISO range (ISO 100 to 6400) with
reduced noise which enables you to shoot at faster shutter speeds and capture
scenes and subjects with less blur. Handheld shooting and full HD movies come
out looking great even in low light
With high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 4 frames per second, you'll
never miss a moment and with D5100's large optical viewfinder providing accurate
and realistic composition, you'll get a precise view and focus in every
situation
D5100's 11-point AF system provides flexibility to compose the shot you want
ensuring your subject is captured sharply wherever it's located in the frame
Working together with the Scene Recognition System, the camera can keep your
main subject in focus even if the composition changes using Nikon's exclusive
3D-tracking
Vital for dark or backlit subjects, the D5100's built-in pop-up flash
automatically brightens your subject even when shooting outdoors in bright
sunlight. Expect natural looking results thanks to intelligent flash control
Specifications:
| Picture Angle |
Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion
factor (Nikon DX format) |
| Effective Pixels |
16.2 million |
| Sensor Size |
23.6 x 15.6mm |
| Image Sensor Format |
DX |
| Image Sensor Type |
CMOS |
| Total Pixels |
16.9 million |
| Dust-reduction system |
Image sensor cleaning |
| Image Area (pixels) |
DX-format:
(L) 4928 x 3264
(M) 3696 x 2448
(S) 2464 x 1632 |
| File Format |
Compressed 14-bit NEF (RAW)
JPEG (Baseline Compliant)
MOV |
| Picture Control |
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
User-customizable SettingsVivid |
| Storage Media |
SD
SDHC
SDXC |
| Card Slot |
1 Secure Digital (SD) |
| File System |
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File
System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras |
| Viewfinder |
Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage |
95% Approx. |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.78x Approx. |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint |
17.9mm |
| Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment |
-1.7 to +0.7 m |
| Focusing Screen |
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
| Reflex Mirror |
Quick-return type |
| Lens Aperture |
Instant-return type |
| Lens Compatibility at a Glance |
AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus |
| Compatible Lenses 1 |
AF-S, AF-I: All functions supported
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used |
| Compatible Lenses 2 |
Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter
does not function; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if maximum
aperture is f/5.6 or faster
Other AF NIKKOR (Excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions supported
except 3D color matrix metering II
Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All
functions supported except autofocus
Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and some
shooting modes |
| Shutter type |
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
| Shutter Speed |
1/4000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 EV |
| Flash Sync Speed |
Up to 1/200 sec. |
| Bulb Shutter Setting |
Yes |
| Shutter Release Modes |
Continuous
Delayed remote
Quick Response Remote Mode
Quiet shutter-release
Self-timer mode
Single-frame [S] mode |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed |
4 frames per second (At full resolution) |
| Self-timer |
2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically
controlled |
| Exposure Metering System |
TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor |
| Metering Method |
Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D
lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) |
| Metering Range |
0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted
metering)
2 to 20 EV (spot metering) |
| Exposure Meter Coupling |
CPU |
| Exposure Modes |
Advanced Scene Modes
Aperture-Priority (A)
Auto
Auto (flash off)
Manual (M)
Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Special Effects Mode |
| Advanced Scene Modes |
Autumn Colors
Beach / Snow
Blossom
Candlelight
Child
Close-up
Dusk / Dawn
Food
Landscape
Night Landscape
Night Portrait
Party / Indoor
Pet Portrait
Portrait
Sports
Sunset |
| Exposure Compensation |
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
| Exposure Bracketing |
3 frames ±2EV in 1/3 steps |
| Exposure Lock |
Yes |
| ISO Sensitivity |
ISO 100 - 6400
Hi-0.3
Hi-0.7
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600) |
| Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity |
100 |
| Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity |
6400 |
| Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity |
HI-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent) |
| Long Exposure Noise Reduction |
Yes |
| High ISO Noise Reduction |
Low
Normal
High
Off |
| Active D-Lighting |
On |
| D-Lighting Bracketing |
2 exposures |
| Single-point AF Mode |
Yes |
| Dynamic AF Mode |
Number of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking)
Auto-area AF Mode: Yes |
| Autofocus System |
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL
phase detection |
| Lens Servo |
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S);
continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive
focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status |
| Focus Point |
Can be selected from 11 focus points |
| Focus Lock |
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button
halfway (single-servo AF) |
| Focus Modes |
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Normal area
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Wide area |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points |
11 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity |
-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) |
| Built-in Flash |
Yes |
| Guide Number |
Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100,
68°F/20°C) |
| Flash Control |
Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU
lens
Distance priority manual: Available with SB-900, SB-800 and SB-700
i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX,
SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S |
| Flash Sync Modes |
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync |
| Flash Compensation |
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
| Accessory Shoe |
Yes |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) |
CLS Supported |
| White Balance |
Auto
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset Manual
Shade |
| White Balance Bracketing |
2 or 3 exposures |
| Live View Shooting |
Yes |
| Live View Lens servo |
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S);
full-time-servo AF (AF-F) |
| Live View AF-area mode |
Face-priority AF
Wide-area AF
Normal-area AF
Subject-tracking AF |
| Live View Scene Auto Selector |
Auto mode |
| Movie Metering |
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor |
| Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate |
640 x 424 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps)
1280 x 720 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps)
1280 x 720 (30p): 30 fps (29.97 fps)
1920 x 1080 (24p): 24 fps (23.976 fps)
1920 x 1080 (30p): 30 fps (29.97 fps) |
| Movie Maximum recording time |
20 min. |
| Movie File Format |
MOV |
| Movie Video Compression |
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
| Movie Audio recording format |
Linear PCM |
| Movie |
HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps
VGA 640x424 / 30 fps |
| Movie Audio |
Built-in microphone, monaural
Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter) |
| Monitor Size |
Super Density 3.0 in. diagonal |
| Monitor Resolution |
921,000 Dots |
| Monitor Angle of View |
170-degree wide-viewing angle |
| Monitor Adjustments |
Brightness, 7 levels |
| Playback Functions |
Auto image rotation
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar)
Highlights
Histogram display
Image Comment
Movie Playback
Playback with zoom
Slideshow |
| In-Camera Image Editing |
Color Balance
Color Outline
Color Sketch
D-Lighting
Distortion Control
Edit Movie
Filter Effects
Fisheye
Image Overlay
Miniature Effect
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Perspective Control
Quick Retouch
Red-eye Correction
Resize
Side-by-Side Comparison
Straighten
Trim |
| Image Comment |
Yes |
| Interface |
Audio/Video out
HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
Stereo Microphone Input |
| WiFi Functionality |
Eye-Fi Compatible |
| GPS |
GP-1 GPS unit |
| Total custom Settings |
20 |
| Supported Languages |
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Danish
Dutch
English
Spanish
Finnish
French
Italian
German
Indonesian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Czech
Norweigan
Thai
Turkish |
| Date, Time & Daylight Savings Settings |
Yes |
| World Time Setting |
Yes |
| Battery / Batteries |
EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
| Battery Life (shots per charge) |
660 shots (CIPA) |
| AC Adapter |
EH-5a AC Adapter |
| Battery Charger |
MH-24 Quick Charger |
| Tripod Socket |
1/4 in. (ISO1222) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
5 x 3.8 x 1.7"/127 x 96.5 x 78.7 mm |
| Weight |
19.7 oz/560g |