Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera

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. 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. 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. 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.

Nikon D5100 Features

• 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

Nikon D5100 Specifications

Lens Mount Nikon	F bayonet mount
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

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