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| Model Name: | Nikon D5100 |
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| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
| General | |
| Model Number: | D5100 |
| Camera Format: | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $899.95 |
| Street Price: | |
| Date Available: | 2011-04-17 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes (Metal) |
| Weight: | 29.2 oz (829 g) includes batteries, kit lens |
| Weight With Batteries? | Yes |
| Weight Includes Kit Lens? | Yes |
| Size: | 5.0 x 3.8 x 3.1 in. (128 x 97 x 79 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony |
| Total Megapixels: | 16.9 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C |
| Sensor Size (dia.): | 1.11" |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor-shift Stabilized: | No |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 3696 x 2448 (9.0 MP, Other), 2464 x 1632 (4.0 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW), 14-bits |
| Video Capture | |
| Movie Mode: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x424 |
| Movie Frame Rate: | 30/25/24, 30/25/24, 30/25 |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 |
| Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F mount |
| Kit Lens: | NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -36 (T) |
| Normal Focus Range: | 28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Optical Image Stablization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Filter Thread: | 52mm |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000; Single-point, Dynamic and Auto Area modes. One cross-type sensor. |
| Face Detection: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.78x magnification (50mm f/1.4 lens and infinity, -1.0m^1), 17.9mm eyepoint (-1.0m^1), -1.7 to +0.7 diopter |
| Display | |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution: | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating LCD: | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 31.0x |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Manual |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 30 - 1/4000 |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted (75% given to 8mm circle in the center), Spot (3.5mm circle (2.5%) centered on selected focus point) |
| Program AE: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Scene (Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn colors, Food, Night portrait, Night landscape), Special Effects (Stills or D-movies: Silhouette, Selective Color, Night Vision, High Key, Low Key, Miniature Effect, Color Sketch). |
| Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds |
| Time Lapse: | |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; 18-300mm coveraqge |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 |
| Flash Exp Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Ext Flash Connection: | Hot shoe |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| File System: | FAT32 |
| DCF Compliant: | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Built-In Wi-fi: | |
| Computer/Printer: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 IR Remote or MC-DC2 Remote Cord |
| Other Connection: | HDMI Out (with CEC), Accessory Terminal for Wired Remote (MC-DC2) or GPS (GP-1), 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack; DC-input via dummy battery AC adapter. |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL14 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| CIPA Rating: | 660 |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | 3" Vari-angle 921K-dot LCD, Full HD Videos (up to 1920x1080@30fps), In-camera Special Effects, Night Vision mode, HDR, Active D-Lighting, 3.5mm External Stereo Mic socket. |
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