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Harmony S : Does this camera come with the lens the body and the accessories or just with the body and accessories? In other words, does it come with the lens?KENNETH B : No there is no lens but it comes with all the accessories. Adorama, does sell this refurbished camera with a kit lens and all the accessories though for a slightly higher price if you need a lens with it.ERIK P : I believe this package is just the camera body. There are packages that come with lenses if you look around.
Shopper : how much it weigh?STUART P : my little scale checks it at 1.3 pounds with battery, memory card, and body cap (no lens).[JUSTIN F : 19.9 ounces w/ battery and card (no lens)Willie B : 19.7 oz or 560g If you look in the Tech Specs tab on the product page you can find this info and more.
Shopper : does the camera come with a manual?JAMES S : Yes. Also, Camera works and looks like new unitDENISE D : mine did. but even if it didn't, you can access such manuals online--which is almost better, since you can search them. and always have them with you as,say, on your laptop. you can even print one out if necessary.CARLO R : Mine did. I also dowloaded a free PDF version from the Nikon USA website just to have a copy on my tablet.SUSAN P : Yes, it does. On a related note, NIKON has an app that lets you download all manuals in electronic format to your phone, or tablet.

Reviews about this item

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2019-07-30T12:27:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Pleased as spiked punch !

Bought a refurbished Nikon D5100 body only a few weeks back. Extremely happy with the way the body looktd AND had that new camera smell too. Indexing photo ran through Opanda software ant it showed 1 image made on the shutter actuation data. My daughter loved the camera and I loved the price, service and fast shipping. Definitely going to be purchasing more from adorama !

Leland N.

2018-08-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing camera

I am proud to be the owner of Nikon D5100. I pay attention to details that this camera gives me. Manual is very well written and easy to follow. I will never part from it. I hope you like this camera as much as I do. Your pictures will be amazing.

Sraka

2018-03-06T08:35:46

Rated 5 out of 5

The best deal ever

This is the best camera deal I have purchased yet. This refurbished Nikon, D5100 is in brand new condition with no blemishes or scratches anywhere and the camera works flawlessly. It was such a great deal I bought two of them and since mine didn't come with lenses which they shouldn't at this great price (they do offer this model refurbished with a kit lens for a great price also) However I preferred and had the option of a choice of lenses to choose from even refurbished ones which also were in new perfect condition and at a great bargain price. These cameras do come with the necessary accessories though a genuine Nikon, battery a genuine Nikon, charger a Nikon, camera strap and all the cables for it. This is what I call the perfect deal and will recommend it to all my friends.

Kenneth B.

2018-02-20T14:11:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera especially at used/refurbished price!

This is a better, easier to use camera than my D3200. I bought the D3200 new, and it had minimal use, and the screen stopped working. I still need to take it to a Nikon dealer to see about getting it fixed, and I will. But buying the refurbished D5100 may turn out to be cheaper than what it will cost me to get the D3200 fixed. If/when I do this, the D3200 will be my backup camera!

James A.

2018-02-07T08:32:18

Rated 5 out of 5

I was very impressed at the excellence of customer service. I was treated more like a client than a customer.

I was on a recent shoot with my daughter. Her Nikon 3100 was producing blurry pix. Fortunately, we had a another camera. So I decided to purchase a replacement camera. While searching online, I spotted the ad from Adorama for a refurbished Nikon 5100 body for only $. I read the specifications & it was exactly what I needed & at the right price. I had diffuculty with the cart & had to place the order over the phone. The rep was very professional, courteous, & knowledgeable. It was a seamless process. I paid for the camera & received an email confirmation of my purchase. I also received updates on ETA of delivery along with a tracking number. The camera was packaged neatly & carefully. It was delivered within a few days as promised. I had the opportunity to use it the following day at an event. The camera works well, produces great pix & videos. I am very satisfied with my purchase & would highly recommend Adorama to anyone whether you are an amateur or professional photographer/videographer.

LORNA V.

2017-10-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excelente DSLR!

Foi minha primeira DSLR, fiz o upgrade para a D7100 recentemente, excelente câmera para quem está começando e para quem já está em um nível intermediário, nunca deu problema.

Nick

2016-12-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

D70 to D80 to D5100 and will try D5500

I've had a series of digital cameras from the floppy disc Sony to the D5100. Immediately noticed the improved color and resolution with Fall nature pics and Christmas family shots. I used to use Photoshop to hype shots, but need very little editing. I will get the 24 mp D5500 because it should be better for sports and theater work. The mechanical buttons, whistles, are hype and can be bypassed with planning. I do dislike that Nikon has changed the autofocus because I have termendous lenses which are body-controlled. I have passed older models to children and grandchildren andit's wonderful to see the enthusiasm associated with having a solid camera and its nice to share with others.

jimME

2015-09-21T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Sad but good

Its a good camera, compared to my old D70s the metering and color is a noticeable improvement. However I am sad that I went with this modal. It is less pro then the D70s and some features I came to love and use regularly like the LCD panel or the bracket button, OMG I miss the bracket button. You have to jump through 3 flaming hoops to get this one to bracket and its still not really a usable feature. The D750 looks like my dream come true, but I will probably never be able to afford it, so I am sad. I love Nikon, the cameras are great with no complaints, I just made the wrong choice for me. Not an area where saving a buck is worth it I guess.

silver7hawk

2015-09-18T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Starter Camera

I am an amature photographer and never owned my own DSLR camera until I purchased this one. It has proven to be a great starter camera. It's easy to use and has some cool features/settings. Some of the negatives is that it only shoots up to 20 minutes of video at a time, even though I'm using a 32GB SD card. When recording video, if it has to refocus it captures the sound of the motor (it's not very loud though). Adjusting the zoom is not smooth.

SDmarketing

2015-06-09T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Compact Mighty Marvel

Bought this for my wife. I feel the 16mp sensor is really a sweet spot for DX in terms of image quality, high ISO performance, and reasonably sized files. Camera is wonderfully compact and light, making it a joy to carry around all day. My wife loves the articulated display, I couldn't care less about it. The built in auto lens distortion control is a God-send for correcting distortion in all the zooms and wides. Only thing I really dislike is the smaller, darker viewfinder, which is the norm for a cropped sensor camera. Overall, a great little camera with awesome image quality.

JOHN C.

2015-01-18T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Mixed results

I have two D90's and wanted to try the D5100. Never could get a feel for it, just didn't work like the D90's. I finally sold it to a friend (his first DSLR). He LOVES it! Go figure. Everyone liked it but me. I must be wrong, wish I had it back now!

EmmisDos

2014-10-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Performance for a Good Price

It is my first DSLR and I am amazed with it, because it has all the necessary elements that you need when you are interested in learning photography. it has an incredible image quality and color reproduction that I never got from a digital camera and also a good performance in low light conditions. No one of my photos has been modified with special Software, I only convert them from RAW to JPEG, and they were taken using M,P and S modes only.

LDiego

2014-08-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

it gives all benefits in one.Nice to use it.

First of all i would like to say that its looks very gorgeous.So much comfortable to handle.Its picture quality is superb.I think it is all in one.

NikonCrown

2014-07-27T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Flash popup issues in couple of years

I was using this camera for couple of years and it started giving me problem with flash popping up, when I go to service center they said they will give me estimate in couple of days and will send me detail email, but I did not get the response for around 4days, when I called them back they said it will take around couple of more days to know the issue and they will send me email, but after 15minutes Nikon support (Lolitha) called me said issue is fixed and charges are around ($), I was shocked to listen to that, I asked for the estimate and they gave me bill of ($), I said I don't want that repair to be done because I can buy new better external flash with that price, and I declined the service and asked them to give me what is the part and service which costing me ($), then she said they don't have that information they need to contact internal support team and they will get back to me, if you are planning to by this camera please know about this issue which will start in couple of years which is soo soo expensive to repair it.

Srikanth

2014-07-21T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It's a great camera!

I am 72 yrs old retired with a LOW budget.The D5100 has the same sensor as the 5200 and even the 5300.i use a 55-200mm a 35mm 1.8 and hope some day to get a 55-300mm,all refrubished and all from Adarama.Pictures of Grandchildern are all outside in natural light or shade.Also love to shoot people pictures with the 55-200mm as well as nature and deer in the area.I shoot In the P mode most of the time

Carl

2014-07-07T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

d5100

In 2 years camera broke the 3rd time. It gives me 'error . Press shutter release button again' constantly. Estimate fixing is almost the price for a new camera. Junk , switching to Cannon.

NicknameNickname

2014-06-28T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Impressive!

Bought this camera because I needed an upgrade from my mirror less. I was extremely impressed with the image quality. I've owned it for almost 4 months now & it still to this day, never fails to amaze me. I fall more in love with it with every use. Awesome for those photography addicts that aren't yet professional - perfect first DSLR.

NikonUser77

2014-06-10T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Best Camera

No mirror-less cameras can touch DSLR. If you're not pro you won't use those settings and buttons anyway, so go as light weight as you can. All Nikon and Canon DSLR take FANTASTIC images. It's up to you as to what is in the picture frame. The camera does not matter, as they all take fantastic images. JUST BUY ONE.

HARVEY M.

2014-05-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing Camera!!

The d5100 has allowed me to take the next step in photography. I love using it and can't wait to build my knowledge of photography by continuing to use it.

Fluffphoto

2014-05-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great First DSLR

I printed out the complete manual that came on the CD, learned where all of the controls were and took a digital photography class which has got me really comfortable with this camera. I highly recommend that all folks like myself that are new to DSLR cameras and the functions should do this. I know that I am getting so much more out of the creative control functions because I did. I hardly use the auto setting any more. Now it is easy to use, and takes great pictures. I do wish it had a dedicated ISO button. I have assigned the FN button to control the ISO. The kit lens that came with the camera seems to be doing a good job. I bought the 55-200 lens refurbished from the Nikon website. That also works great. I use both lenses regularly. I am so very happy with this camera and the lenses.

zachmack

2014-05-26T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great image quality

I moved up from a D60 to the D5100 and I'm very happy. The outstanding feature of this camera is the image quality and ease of use in a lighter weight package than the d7000 or 7100. This is important to me because my hands get tired of carrying a heavy camera all day due to my carpal tunnel. This is a very ergonomic camera. Focus is fast, white balance and exposure are excellent, leading to very pleasing photos. Color accuracy seems much improved over d60. Live view seems to work fine and that lcd monitor is a thing of beauty. I shoot mainly stills so I won't rate the video. Things I've gained over the d60: Bracketing, Advanced Dynamic Lighting without the noise, Intervalometer, Scene modes, 14 bit processing, Live View, Video (incl. 1080p), 4 fps, higher ISO, great IQ, etc. Things I still miss having : in camera focus motor, dedicated buttons for WB and ISO, wireless flash. I know, it sounds like I want the d7100 series, but I don't want the weight, and wish some of these features would find their way into a beautiful lightweight package like the d5100. For this camera the compromise is easy because it takes beautiful pictures with little effort, and finding my way into the settings via the info button is easy enough. One last thing: I would like to give a huge endorsement to buying the refurbished product from Adorama. Just like new, at a fraction of the price, backed by a warranty and the great customer service of Adorama. Why take chances with buying a used camera from someone you don't know on an auction site. I think I even paid less than what some folks are asking for their used gear. I also assume that factory refurbished will get you the latest software updates, which is always good. Five stars to Adorama!!

ANTHONY W.

2014-05-19T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent Image Quality

I am former Pro who shot many Weddings and Portraits when the D200 was the latest and greatest. I still have several high end lenses from my pro days and was looking for something to use when friends and relatives asked me for portraits. This camera fit the bill perfectly. It's small and light and was much cheaper than the newer consumer level DSLR's. It is not built to withstand weather or everyday shooting. It has some amateur features that I will never use and it lacks all the bells and whistles of the D7000 or D7100, but the image quality is remarkable, especially if you use some good glass. If you don't need pro speed, lots of buttons and pro durability, the image quality will be more than most people will ever need.

JOHN K.

2014-05-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice for the price

Very good images. Easy to use. Easy to access most shooting modes from the back panel. The swivel screen is a must have for self portraits and video. Wish it had 5 exposure bracketing instead of 3 brackets. I really like its small size and light weight. My particular camera has picture control settings that I have to custom set to get decent results. For what you can get this camera for now as a refurbished model ($) currently on Nikon Store..... its a deal that can not be beat anywhere in photographic bang for the buck. Rock on my brothers... if your looking for a rock solid DSLR on a budget look no further.

Mitch

2014-05-12T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A great camera for the price

I use this for close ups,and general photo shooting.

Rog

2014-05-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the D5100!!!!!

This is my second DSLR and I love this one. The D5100 is easy to use and take really great pictures..

IAmedic

2014-05-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Superb for the price

This was my first DSLR when I stepped up from a bridge camera. Wonderful - right decision on all counts. Fast, superb image quality - not far off the best if you invest in top quality lenses. 16 mega pixels is just about right for a good balance. (Note how the D4S and Df are 16 MP). Has more than enough pixels for detailed images, enough for a little cropping and the pixels are still large enough for low light performance and high ISO performance, I'm convinced this is the serious number camera manufacturers will drop back too. Huge plus point - the flip out screen, the lack of these on high end cameras is seriously holding off a decision to step up the range. Minus point - not weather sealed. Not too surprising at this price point so cannot mark it down. I confess to have flirted with a Pentax in the two years I've owned the D5100 to give me the ability to continue shooting when the weather turns but found it too inconvenient to have two different systems so the Pentax has gone. Am thinking of sticking with the D5100 (to keep the flippy screen) and getting a Nikon 1 AW and lens adapter - All weather and would suddenly have such a long telephoto lens at my disposal when I put the 70-300 on the AW with the adapter. It would also not take up much room in my camera bag.

Smifffy

2014-04-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent DSLR for all.

Now I been off and on with DSLR Cameras from Nikon and Canon, both good Japanese cameras but Nikon has added the icy on my cake with this DSLR. Yes, it's a 16,2 MP camera and excellent features when comparing to a D3200 switch is a 24.2 MP camera. Both shoot great but there is something about the The D5100 that wins it for me. Light and not to heavy. Shooting in low light and so perfect, specially if you know what you are doing with low light photos. I would say, buy it while it's price here for $, too bad at the time of purchasing this camera it was $

KeikiJP

2014-04-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

love my D5100

I shoot professionally I have a D3, D600, and my D5100 I prefer shooting anytime anywhere with this camera its light, tuff, and has mostly everything I could ask for

D5100user

2014-03-24T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera for the dollar.

As an enthusiast, and not a pro , I like this camera& is the second D5100 I bought in the last 8months. It is really fast, has great color accuracy, large viewing screen, shoots from the view finder or the screen, has a lot of easy to use programs. there is a lot of new technology for the money. I have a D70,D200,D7100,but this is my favorite. It is in a cheap plastic housing & has no focus motor, but Im not photographing in Patagonia, and most of my lenses have their own focus motor. Super camera for the $.

William C.

2014-02-10T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A good camera for the price.

I am a pro photographer who uses shoots real estate, architecture, events, and portraits. I bought this used camera as a backup, it is my second D5100. The Camera itself is the second used camera I have bought from Adorama and again the camera was exactly how they described true to Adorama form. The camera is a great camera using the sensor from the D7000 the picture quality is very good and is worth it for the money. I do want to list a couple of Cons about the camera so you are aware of these missing features prior to buying it (They are minor for the features but I wish I had know prior to purchasing) Cons There is no wireless capability for the D5100 (Other than Eye-Fi or other wireless SD Card) As an intermediate camera it is not weather sealed (I used Desiccant Packs and rain guards in wet weather no problem yet) Recent Firmware upgrades disabled the use of some (all?) third party batteries. Battery grips are third party and have a wire that runs from the grip to the shutter due to lack of interface in grip. and last one - There is no fine tune adjustment for lenses that are slightly out. Only has Mono Microphone if your looking to do videos (can plug in a stereo mic though) I have used this camera to shoot low light Dancing at 6400 iso and have been able to get acceptable results after post processing.

STEPHEN K.

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
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  • 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

About Nikon D5100

FEATURED REVIEWS

Good Performance for a Good Price

By LDiego

It is my first DSLR and I am amazed with it, because it has all the necessary elements that you need when you are interested in learning photography. it has an incredible image quality and color reproduction that I never got from a digital camera and also a good performance in low light conditions. No one of my photos has been modified with special Software, I only convert them from RAW to JPEG, and they were taken using M,P and S modes only.

Great First DSLR

By zachmack

I printed out the complete manual that came on the CD, learned where all of the controls were and took a digital photography class which has got me really comfortable with this camera. I highly recommend that all folks like myself that are new to DSLR cameras and the functions should do this. I know that I am getting so much more out of the creative control functions because I did. I hardly use the auto setting any more. Now it is easy to use, and takes great pictures. I do wish it had a dedi...

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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.

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

Key Features

  • 3.0-inch, 921k-dot Vari-angle LCD screen
  • In-camera Effects mode for stills and D-Movies
  • 1080p Full HD D-movies

What's in the box:

  • Nikon D5100 16.2 Megapixel DX-Format Digital Camera
  • 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 ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
  • Nikon 90 Day Warranty