Well-rounded feature set; top notch image quality (still and video); excellent low light/high ISO performance; beautiful 3-inch, high resolution articulated LCD; new special effects; full time AF in Live View and Video

Well-rounded feature set; top notch image quality (still and video); excellent low light/high ISO performance; beautiful 3-inch, high resolution articulated LCD; new special effects; full time AF in Live View and Video

No dedicated ISO button; requires AF-S lens with built-in AF motor; live View and video AF aren't lightning fast; special Effects parameters must be set in Live View

After a quick first look, we are now able to bring you a full review of the Nikon D5100, which is the best entry level DSLR ever from Nikon.

Hi-resolution articulated monitor; Easy to use; Much improved live view AF

Special Effects a bit limited; No wireless flash control/DoF preview

Although there has been some overlap, digital SLR development has gone through some quite distinct phases.

Purchased this camera for vacation in Seattle. More than did the job. Most photos I took were through glass, such as the aquarium or zoo, and it looked as though there was no glass. Stuck to auto mode but it got the job done!

Comfortable Hold; Easy To Use; Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus; Fast Shutter Speed; Good Image Quality; Good Image Stabilization; High ISO Performance; Large Clear LCD; Lightweight; Quiet; Tilt /Swivel LCD

Short Battery Life

I've had the D5100 for a year or so and so far I'm happy with it. This is my first DSLR. The pros: - It has the same sensor as the D7000 - Produces 14 bit RAW files (a luxury for this price in my opinion#. - Exceptional image quality and dynamic range. - Performs amazingly well in low light.

The D5100 is evidence of Nikon fine-tuning its entry-level range for a users that demand increasingly more complex, all-round DSLRs but expect greater ease of use and creative extras too. While I thoroughly enjoyed shooting with the D5100, the camera is by no means perfect.

Great camera for the money, exceptional image quality. The flippy lcd is great for shots at awkward angles and for getting pinpoint focus with macros. Very wide dynamic range and great hi ISO perfomance.The liveview implementation is lacking especially if you try and shoot manually, the focus...

Great Features; Great Picture Quality; Lightweight; Simple Controls

Focus Point Selector; Inadequate Features

The best camera I own

Great value for money

Can be slow to focus during filming

Whilst this camera does everything it says on the tin there are certain aspects that one would expect to be better from a product bearing the name Nikon. Other than having a greater pixel count and Live View it seems to perform little better than my Pentax K10 from which I have updated.

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