Review on Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens - High Resolution 16.2MP by Iyan Iyan ᠌

Name: Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens - High Resolution 16.2MP
Item: Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens - High Resolution 16.2MP
Rating: 4

September 20, 2022

I recommend to buy, the product is of high quality.

Image quality is very good even in low light, with noise starting to show up from ISO 1600-3200. The maximum ISO value can be limited by settings. I immediately purchased a universal travel zoom Nikkor 18-200 / 3.5-5.6 (my favorite lens), a protective glass and a polarizing filter for it, a fast fix Nikkor 35 / 1.8, a flash with the ability to reflect SB-400 and a remote control - for me (amateur photographer) for travel and everyday situations it is enough in 99% of cases. For beginners and those who want to switch from digital cameras to mirrors, I recommend this camera with confidence. Comparing the amateur D5100 with the semi-professional D90 of equal price - The advantages of the D90: 1) support for non-autofocus lenses, 2) flash command mode, high-speed sync mode, 3) bright viewfinder, 4) additional. screen, the possibility of faster camera settings, 5) a higher shutter resource (like 150 thousand versus 100 thousand for the D5100 - I could be wrong). Advantages of D5100: 1) Modern matrix and processor, 2) video quality 1920*1080*30p, 3) swivel screen (try to take a picture at ground level / above your head or frame an auto shot with a SLR camera without a swivel screen), 4) HDR, 6) convenient chamber processing of equal images, 5) dimensions and weight.
Thus, under equal shooting conditions and lenses, the D5100 will shoot better. If you need to change camera settings often and quickly, it is better to look at semi-professional models (D7000 and above).
One point lowered for battery charge indication, dark viewfinder, loudly recorded autofocus sound when shooting video.

Pros

1. One of the best crop factor sensors today (Sony matrix, installed on Nikon 7000, 5100, Pentax K5, Sony 580) 2. A modern processor, finally Nikon has learned to shoot video 1920x1080x30p, this is very correctly complemented by a high-quality rotary LCD display 3. Compact and lightweight 4. Extended dynamic range (HDR-automaton takes two shots with different exposures and glues them into one - as a result, details are preserved both in the shadows and in the light - indispensable when shooting complex landscapes). Installed on a single programmable key. 5. Two-way IR receiver for remote control descent control.

Cons

1. Battery capacity for approximately 600-800 shots - a fee for compactness. The battery charge indicator is made primitively - only three levels of indication. At the last level, the camera works for a long time and very unexpectedly turns off the photo functions, leaving only viewing 2. When the screen is closed, it is impossible to change the flash mode (but you can change its power). To change the method of metering, focusing, shooting mode - you need to open the screen and climb into the menu. 3. Small (dark) viewfinder, inconvenience to control settings through the viewfinder when the screen is closed (lack of an additional screen). A small margin of diopter adjustment of the viewfinder for nearsighted people - with my vision of -1.75, the tincture is twisted to the minus as much as possible and there is a desire to "twist a little more". 4. When shooting a video, the autofocus sound is recorded (prevails over all other sounds), so it is better to shoot a video with manual focus.