Alot of my pictures come out blurred and out of focus, even when I focus myself, still not that clear of an image. loved it when I first got it, helped me learn alot more as an intermediate photographer however I feel I have grown out of it quickly and now am looking for other options, thinking of...

Mark provided excellent advice (both by email and on the phone) to guide me to this product. Being an enthusiastic camera user himself he was wanting to make sure he matched the product to what I required... and not just make a sale.

Gen View: Have had many camera's in the past from quick shoot, to semi-proffessional DSLR's. I was on the look out for a versatile camera, which takes great shots, can still be completely manually adjust to my own settings, or other times just go fully lazy, err i mean full auto settings, and then I...

hmmm welll all i can say nikon is meant for great cameras so go for this nikon d5100 coz at entry level this is the good camera to buy, i havent use the camera much till now, coz of my busy schedule will be using soon and will explore all the settings

A1 on all aspects and brings a new dimension to phtography

The Nikon D5100 is the manufacturer's latest edition to its consumer DSLR lineup. Replacing the D5000, the camera sits neatly inbetween the entry-level D3100 and the high-end D7000. The camera is clearly aimed at attracting enthusiasts who have outgrown their basic entry-level DSLRs.

Excellent image quality; Articulated LCD screen; Sophisticated AF system for the price

Odd placement of some controls; Movie mode is inconsistent; and prone to "bugs; Sluggish AF in Live View and Movie Mode

Nikon started the D-SLR video recording revolution back in 2008 with the Nikon D90 ($899.95, 4 stars). Thanks to its large, APS-C image sensor, with 370mm2 surface area, the video captured by this digital camera and its successors was so good that pros have used Nikon D-SLRs to film commercials and...

Superb still image and video quality; Excellent low-light shooting capability; Sharp, articulating LCD; Continuous autofocus during Live View shooting; Lots of useful in-camera effects

Continuous autofocus in Live View is slow; Some lens noise when autofocusing in video mode; No 720p60 video recording

The Nikon D5100 is the upper-entry-level camera in the Nikon DSLR lineup. Slotting itself just above the D3100 Nikon D3100 , it produces superior-quality images using a similar design with a less efficient interface.

Very low image noise; Excellent white-balance; Reliable metering; Good dynamic range; Accurate autofocus system; Quick shutter-lag; Great shot-to-shoot speed; Instant power-on and off times; Quick to record and stop video; Full HD video with autofocus; Good build quality; Rangefinder MF assistance

Mostly slow autofocus; Uneven color response; Slight image softness; Noise-reduction even when disabled; LCD glare when settings are changed; Live-View not exposure-priority; Microphone records camera noise; Difficulty to setup video framing; Limited external controls; Limited interface control; Odd...

Feature rich, excellent image quality and great low light performance make the Nikon D5100 a strong contender in the sub-$1,000 price range.

External microphone port; Supports optional geotagging; User selectable focus points; Great color reproduction; Strong low light performance

Onboard microphone picks up everything; Dedicated ISO button would be a plus

The DSLR can shoot three photos -- one regular exposure, one slightly higher and one slightly lower -- just in case the regular exposure isn't quite right, then you can choose from several Effects options such as Color Sketch, Miniature, Selective Color or Night Vision.

Terrific image quality; even in low light; Compact and lightweight; Swiveling LCD screen; Shoots 1,080p full HD video with manual control; Exposure bracketing

Less beginner-friendly than Nikon D3200; Sluggish autofocus in Live View and Movie mode