Nikon Releases the Highly Anticipated D5100!

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D5100 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

NIKON Singapore is pleased to present the release of the D5100 Kit which would be made available in Singapore soon!

Product Name

Nikon D5100 Kit
(with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR)

Colors Available

Black

Specifications & Major Features

• First Nikon DSLR with Special Effect mode - NEW
• 16.2 Megapixels
• CMOS Image sensor - NEW
• New Vari-angle 3.0" LCD Screen
• ISO 100 – 6400
• 11-point AF System
• 4 fps
• Liveview Mode
• HD-Movie Recording & Editing - NEW
• High Dynamic Range (HDR) - NEW
• Active D-Lighting
• Picture Control System
• Integrated Dust Reduction System
• SD/SDHC/SDXC Compatible

Product availability and prices will be announced at a later date. (do look out for RDP's articles on D5100 coming soon).

D5100 official website (Nikon Singapore): http://www.nikon.com.sg/productitem....423-f4320ceaf9

Official Press Release

Digital-SLR Camera Nikon D5100

April 5, 2011

Featuring a new horizontal swing, vari-angle monitor, full-HD movie recording and Nikon’s easy-to-use
entry-level menu for easy photography from more angles.

TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the Nikon D5100, a Nikon
DX-format digital-SLR camera equipped with a new horizontal vari-angle monitor, and Nikon’s latest
CMOS image sensor and the new EXPEED 2 image-processing engine that enables high-resolution
rendering and rich expression of tones.


D5100 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

The D5100 is a member of the popular D5000 series, which was the first Nikon digital-SLR camera
series equipped with the vari-angle monitor that allows users to enjoy photo shooting from a wide
variety of angles. The vari-angle monitor adopted for the D5100 has been enlarged to three inches
and now utilises a side hinge that enables better flexibility during hand-held shooting or when
mounted on a tripod. The camera is also equipped with the D-Movie function that supports recording
of full-HD (1920 × 1080p, 30p) movies, as well as a Special Effects mode with which a variety of
special effects can be applied to still images and movies.

The D5100 was designed to respond to the needs of a broad range of users, from those using a
digital-SLR camera for their first time, to those looking for one that allows them to express their
individual sense of creativity through high quality images and the ability of HD movie creation.
D5100 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

D5100 Primary Features

1. A high-resolution Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with an effective pixel count
of 16.2-million pixels, an image-processing engine that provides superior image
quality and rich expression of tones, and the new High Dynamic Range (HDR) function

The D5100 is equipped with the same DX-format CMOS image sensor and EXPEED 2
image-processing engine as the high-end D7000 digital-SLR camera. These features enable
capture of high-resolution images with excellent expression of tones. With standard sensitivity
settings of ISO 100–6400 and additional increases up to Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent), the
camera offers improved capability with shooting under dim lighting, such as in the evening or
indoors, and also produces better results with capture of rapidly moving subjects.

The High Dynamic Range (HDR) function captures two shots of varying exposure each time the
shutter-release button is pressed, and then combines the two shots into a single image with a
broad dynamic range. Resulting images beautifully recreate the scene as seen with the naked
eye, even with shooting of backlit scenes, with little or no loss of detail in shadows or highlights.


HDR sample image

2. 3-in., approximately 921k-dot vari-angle monitor with wide viewing angle and increased visibility

Visibility has been increased with the large 3-inch, approximately 921k-dot high-resolution vari-angle
monitor adopted for the D5100. In addition, the range of colors that can be reproduced by the
monitor is equivalent to that of the sRGB gamut.


Vari-angle monitor movement diagram

Adoption of a side hinge for the vari-angle monitor prevents the monitor from hitting the tripod when it
is opened while the camera is mounted on a tripod. The vari-angle monitor opens from 0 to 180° to the side, and can be rotated up to 90° clockwise and up to 180° counter-clockwise
when it is open. This enables shooting from a wide variety of angles, from low to high, making even self portraits possible.

3. D-Movie for recording and editing of Full-HD movies

The D5100 is equipped with the D-Movie function that enables recording of high-definition movies (1920 × 1080p, 30p) exhibiting superior video quality. Autofocusing during movie recording is possible using contrast-detect AF. When the focus mode is set to full-time-servo AF (AF-F) and the AF-area mode to subject-tracking AF, the camera automatically maintains focus on a subject moving throughout the frame. The D5100 also offers in-camera movie editing functions that allow users to save a single frame as a still JPEG image or delete unnecessary portions from the beginning and/or end of movie files. What’s more, the D5100 is equipped with built-in support for stereo audio recording via the Stereo Microphone ME-1 (available separately), and the mode dial and live view switch have been positioned on the same spindle in consideration of operational ease.


Mode dial, live view switch image(s)

The optional Stereo Microphone ME-1 can be used to record sound in stereo while also preventing noise caused by lens vibration being recorded during autofocus.

4. The first Nikon digital-SLR camera to offer Special Effects mode

The D5100 offers special effects that can be selected and applied with both shooting of still images and recording of movies. Special effects are displayed with the view through the lens in the monitor before shooting or recording begins, allowing users to confirm the desired results in real time. Users can easily enjoy adding special effects to movies. This mode was adopted to respond to the creative intent of users searching for a way to express their own unique style and creativity.

The Special Effects mode built into the D5100 offers seven special effects, including Selective
Color and Color Sketch.

Favorite Special Effects

Selective color
All colors other than those selected by the user are recorded in black and white. Up to
three colors can be selected at a time.

Color sketch
The camera detects and colors outlines for a color sketch effect. Users can use the monitor
display to adjust the vividness of colors and the thickness of outlines.

Miniature effect
Distant subjects appear as miniatures for a diorama effect. Users can choose the orientation
(vertical/horizontal) and width (narrow/normal/wide) of the area that will be in focus.

Night vision
When this option is selected, extremely high ISO sensitivities are used (up to ISO 102400
equivalent). This enables shooting under conditions of darkness while verifying the subject
and composition in the monitor.

* RAW recording is not possible. Still images can only be recorded in JPEG (black-and-white)
format. Only contrast-detect AF can be used.

Additional Features and Functions

• High-speed continuous shooting at up to approximately 4 fps (Manual focus, M or S mode, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values), and a very precise and durable shutter unit that has passed testing for 100,000 cycles

• Equipped with Quiet shutter-release mode for shooting in situations in which quieter shutter operation is desired

• Infrared receivers for remote control operation on the front and back of the camera enable wireless control over the shutter from both in front of and behind the camera (optional ML-L3 wireless remote control supported).

• Equipped with 16 scene modes that enable the simple capture of beautiful photos of the desired scene with automatic optimization of camera settings

• Built-in HDMI-CEC compatibility enables control over playback of still images and movies using the television's remote control when the camera is connected to a high-definition TV via the HDMI connector.

Nikon D5100 Full Specifications

Type	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount	Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Effective pixels	16.2 million
Image sensor	23.6 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
Image size (pixels)	- 4,928 x 3,264 (L) - 3,696 x 2,448 (M) - 2,464 x 1,632 (S)
File format	1) NEF(RAW), 2)JPEG, 3)NEF(RAW)+JPEG
Media	SD (Secure Digital) memory cardsSDHC, and SDXC memory cards
Frame advance rate	Up to 4 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values)
ISO sensitivity	ISO 100 - 6400 in steps of 1/3 EV. Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Movie	Frame size (pixels) and frame rate: - 1,920 x 1,080, 30 p/25 p/24 p (high/normal) - 1,280 x 720, 30 p/25 p/24 p (high/normal) - 640 x 424, 30 p/25 p (high/normal) A frame rate of 30 p (actual frame rate 29.97 fps) is available when NTSC is selected for video mode. 25 p is available when PAL is selected for video mode. Actual frame rate when 24 p is selected is 23.976 fps. F File format/Video compression: MOV, H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Audio recording device: Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
Monitor	3-in., approx. 921k-dot (VGA), vari-angle low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with 170 degrees viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
Power source	Battery : One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL14 battery AC adapter : EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5A power connector (available separately)
Dimensions (approx.) (W x H x D)	128 x 97 x 79 mm
Weight (approx.)	510 g without battery, memory card, or body cap 560 g with battery and memory card but without body cap
Major supplied accessories	EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery, MH-24 battery charger, AN-DC3 strap, EG-CP14 audio/video cable, UC-E6 USB cable, DK-5 eyepiece cap, BS-1 accessory shoe cover, DK-20 rubber eyecup, BF-1B body cap, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM

[toffee bread]

Specs of Nikon D5100 look pretty similar to D7000?

Wonder how the AF/shutter etc compare

[redcar]

I've wanted to try taking pics in a dim room. How do I leave the shutter open for more than 2hrs for me to catch objects with or without colours?