Welcome to Wizard
D5100 W/18-55mm
355
Vari-Angle LCD Monitor
The new, large 3.0" (7.5-cm) vari-angle LCD monitor opens horizontally up to 180˚ and flips up and down from +180˚ to -90˚. Now you're ready to view, shoot and record your subjects from unique perspectives. Try a high angle for overhead shots, waist level for candid Live View and movie shooting, or a low vantage point for a look from ground level. You can also place the D5100 on a tripod or other stable surface and still see yourself while composing self-portraits. Thanks to high-resolution (approx. 921k-dot) and a wide viewing angle, the vari-angle LCD monitor lets you check your composition comfortably while using Live View or full HD movie.
Image Quality in a Class of Its Own
Incorporating the latest Nikon D-SLR technologies such as the 16.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 2 image processing engine, the D5100 delivers outstanding image quality.
Create Incredible Movies--Full HD (1,920 x 1,080/30p) Movies
The D5100 delivers exceptional D-Movie performance with its full HD capability, full-time-servo AF (AF-F) and precise exposure control. In-camera movie editing and sound recording capability (stereo with optional microphone) are also provided. Together with D-SLR advantages like beautiful background blur, high ISO sensitivity performance and extensive NIKKOR lens compatibility, movie-making potential reaches impressive new levels.
Instant, In-Camera Post-Production
The D5100's numerous editing functions include Resize, NEF (RAW) processing and Filter effects, such as Skylight, Warm filter and Cross screen. Along with Quick retouch and Edit movie, there are additional features such as Distortion control and Fisheye.
11-Point AF System
The D5100's 11 focus points, including a crosstype sensor, widely cover the frame and capture the subject sharply. When using 3D-tracking (11 points) mode, the camera works together with the Scene Recognition System to keep your main subject in focus even if the composition changes.
Exquisite Detail in Both Highlights and Shadows--HDR (High Dynamic Range)
When shooting extreme contrasts such as sunlit clouds and a foreground deep in shadow, it was once quite difficult to render both textures equally. Not anymore. With the HDR setting, the D5100 takes two shots within a single shutter release: one overexposed and one underexposed. The camera then combines the two images to reveal an extremely wide dynamic range, but with less noise and richer color gradation than ever before (use of a tripod is recommended).
Clean and Clear Images, Even in Low Light
The D5100 provides all the technologies you need to achieve excellent results even when available light is scarce. Its CMOS sensor offers a remarkably wide ISO range (ISO 100 to 6400) with reduced noise. This enables you to shoot at faster shutter speeds and capture scenes and subjects with less blur. Even handheld shots and full HD movies come out looking great in low light.
Intelligent Auto Pop-Up Flash
Vital for dark or backlit subjects, the D5100's built-in pop-up flash automatically brightens your subject. Expect natural-looking results thanks to i-TTL flash control.
Selective Color
Select up to three colors to show in the image, and the rest will remain in black and white.
Autofocus for Sharper Subjects
The D5100 helps you focus by offering a choice of focus modes to match your subject matter - even when using Live View or shooting full HD movies. Simply use AF-F mode to keep the camera focusing automatically while recording. A new switch beside the mode dial activates Live View, and to start movie recording, simply press the dedicated button located next to the shutter-release button. You can do this while keeping a steady view of your subject.
Optimized Camera Settings
The D5100 has Scene Modes that match a diverse range of scenes. The five most popular modes can be found on the mode dial, while others can be selected by setting the dial to SCENE and rotating the command dial. Once you've decided, the camera automatically chooses the camera settings that will provide the best results. With Nikon's Scene Modes, you will never have to worry about complicated camera settings.
Scene Auto Selector
If you are shooting still pictures using Live View with Auto or Auto (flash off), Scene Auto Selector will automatically select the most appropriate Scene Mode, choosing from Portrait, Landscape, Close up, and Night portrait. Leave it up to the D5100 to deliver optimum results, leaving you more time to concentrate on the shot.
Miniature Effect
Make distant subjects appear like miniatures by strategically altering the focus area. Miniature effect movies play back at high speed.
High Key
Create bright, glowing images filled with atmosphere.
Color Sketch
Make your images appear like colorful drawings. Movies shot in this mode play back like a slide show made up of a series of stills.
Silhouette
Capture your subjects in silhouette against bright backgrounds.
Create dark, striking images with prominent highlights.
Night Vision
Take monochrome (black and white) images in extremely low-light conditions.
Balancing Light and Shade Beautifully--Active D-Lighting
Useful in a variety of situations, Active D-Lighting automatically renders the highlights and shadows of high-contrast scenes so that they appear more like how they are perceived by the human eye. Leave Active D-Lighting on Auto for effortless adjustment, or select the strength level according to your shooting conditions.
Clean and Clear Pictures--Nikon Integrated Dust Removal
Less dust means clearer images. Nikon's exclusive system helps remove dust from the optical lowpass filter in front of the sensor and move it away from crucial components inside the camera.
Optical Viewfinder
Approx. 95% frame coverage - for a clear view and comfortable shooting without time lag.
Compact, Lightweight Design
The camera's form fits naturally into your hands, with intuitive controls that make extended shooting easy and comfortable.
Low Energy Consumption
Efficient EN-EL14 battery lasts for approx. 660 frames per charge.
Imaging Toolbox--ViewNX 2
This simple and intuitive software helps you get the most out of your images and full HD movies. ViewNX 2 provides importing and browsing capability while also incorporating image-editing functions such as Resize, Brightness, Crop, Straighten and NEF (RAW) image processing. Its movieediting functions help you create your own original movies quickly and easily, and Nikon's own image storing and sharing service, my Picturetown, works smoothly with ViewNX 2, allowing you to log in directly from the software for easy uploading without using a browser.
View Your Images on an HDTV--HDMI Output Interface
Enjoy pictures and movies on your television, and use the TV remote control unit to operate playback.
Quiet Shutter-Release Mode
Sometimes the sound of the shutter release may disturb your subject. Quiet shutter-release mode reduces the sound of the D5100's internal mechanisms, by slowing the mirror movement speed at the moment the image is captured, for example.
Scene Recognition System
With the 420-pixel RGB sensor and CMOS image sensor working together, the D5100 is able to recognize your subject matter and optimize the auto exposure, autofocus, auto white balance and i-TTL flash control. The face-priority AF feature originates in this technology, as well.
Picture Control
Customize the look and feel of your photos to suit your taste with Picture Control. Choose from six settings: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait and Landscape. You can adjust the settings and save them for future use.
Image and Movie Editing Functions
The D5100's numerous editing functions include Resize, NEF (RAW) processing and Filter effects, such as Skylight, Warm filter and Cross screen. Along with Quick retouch and Edit movie, there are additional features such as Distortion control and Fisheye.
Smart Photo Sharing and Storage Service--My Picturetown
Nikon's own image-sharing website, my Picturetown, allows you to easily store, manage and share your images with your family and friends worldwide. Membership is free and permits storage of up to 2 GB of photos and/or movies.
Dust Reduction
Image Sensor Cleaning, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
Picture Control
Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
File System
DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge
Magnification
Approx. 0.78× (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
Eyepoint
17.9 mm (-1.0 m-1)
Diopter Adjustment
-1.7 to +0.7 m-1
Focusing Screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
Reflex Mirror
Quick return
Lens Aperture
Instant return, electronically controlled
Compatible Lenses
Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses; Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX-NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported) and AI-P lenses; Non-CPU lenses can be used in mode M but the camera exposure meter will not function The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster
Shutter Type
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Release Mode
Single frame, continuous, self-timer, delayed remote, quick-response remote, quiet shutter release
Exposure Metering Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 68°/20°C)
Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV
Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU
Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure Bracketing
3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure Lock
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Active D-Lighting
Auto, extra high, high, normal, low, off
ADL Bracketing
2 frames
Autofocus
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1 ft. 8 in. to 9 ft. 10 in./0.5 to 3 m)
Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
Lens servo: Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/ AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus point: Can be selected from 11 focus points
AF-area mode: Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points)
Focus lock: Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Built-In Flash
Auto flash with auto pop-up; P, S, A, M, 0: Manual pop-up with button release
Flash mode: 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
Flash compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash-ready indicator: Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400 is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe: ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-900, SB-800 or SB-700 as a master flash, or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with built-in flash and all CLS-compatible flash units
Sync terminal Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
Live View Lens Servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
Manual focus (MF)
AF-Area Mode
Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
Autofocus: Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Movie Metering
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Metering method: Matrix
Playback
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, histogram display, highlights, auto image rotation and image comment (up to 36 characters)
Accessory Terminal
Remote Cord MC-DC2 (available separately), GPS Unit GP-1 (available separately)
Supported Languages
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Tripod Socket
1/4" (ISO 1222)
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens
Optics
One ED glass element and one hybrid aspherical lens element guarantee high-resolution, high-contrast images while minimizing chromatic aberration, astigmatism and other forms of distortion.
SWM (Silent Wave Motor)
The improved SWM built into the lens offers smooth and quiet autofocus performance.
Rounded Diaphragm
The rounded diaphragm opening (7 blades) makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural.
M/A Mode
M/A mode allows rapid switching between autofocus and manual even during AF servo operation, with virtually no time lag.
The new, large 3.0" (7.5-cm) vari-angle LCD monitor opens horizontally up to 180˚ and flips up and down from +180˚ to -90˚. Now you're ready to view, shoot and record your subjects from unique perspectives. Try a high angle for overhead shots, waist level for candid Live View and movie shooting, or a low vantage point for a look from ground level. You can also place the D5100 on a tripod or other stable surface and still see yourself while composing self-portraits. Thanks to high-resolution (approx. 921k-dot) and a wide viewing angle, the vari-angle LCD monitor lets you check your composition comfortably while using Live View or full HD movie.
Image Quality in a Class of Its Own
Incorporating the latest Nikon D-SLR technologies such as the 16.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 2 image processing engine, the D5100 delivers outstanding image quality.
Create Incredible Movies--Full HD (1,920 x 1,080/30p) Movies
The D5100 delivers exceptional D-Movie performance with its full HD capability, full-time-servo AF (AF-F) and precise exposure control. In-camera movie editing and sound recording capability (stereo with optional microphone) are also provided. Together with D-SLR advantages like beautiful background blur, high ISO sensitivity performance and extensive NIKKOR lens compatibility, movie-making potential reaches impressive new levels.
Instant, In-Camera Post-Production
The D5100's numerous editing functions include Resize, NEF (RAW) processing and Filter effects, such as Skylight, Warm filter and Cross screen. Along with Quick retouch and Edit movie, there are additional features such as Distortion control and Fisheye.
11-Point AF System
The D5100's 11 focus points, including a crosstype sensor, widely cover the frame and capture the subject sharply. When using 3D-tracking (11 points) mode, the camera works together with the Scene Recognition System to keep your main subject in focus even if the composition changes.
Exquisite Detail in Both Highlights and Shadows--HDR (High Dynamic Range)
When shooting extreme contrasts such as sunlit clouds and a foreground deep in shadow, it was once quite difficult to render both textures equally. Not anymore. With the HDR setting, the D5100 takes two shots within a single shutter release: one overexposed and one underexposed. The camera then combines the two images to reveal an extremely wide dynamic range, but with less noise and richer color gradation than ever before (use of a tripod is recommended).
Clean and Clear Images, Even in Low Light
The D5100 provides all the technologies you need to achieve excellent results even when available light is scarce. Its CMOS sensor offers a remarkably wide ISO range (ISO 100 to 6400) with reduced noise. This enables you to shoot at faster shutter speeds and capture scenes and subjects with less blur. Even handheld shots and full HD movies come out looking great in low light.
Intelligent Auto Pop-Up Flash
Vital for dark or backlit subjects, the D5100's built-in pop-up flash automatically brightens your subject. Expect natural-looking results thanks to i-TTL flash control.
Selective Color
Select up to three colors to show in the image, and the rest will remain in black and white.
Autofocus for Sharper Subjects
The D5100 helps you focus by offering a choice of focus modes to match your subject matter - even when using Live View or shooting full HD movies. Simply use AF-F mode to keep the camera focusing automatically while recording. A new switch beside the mode dial activates Live View, and to start movie recording, simply press the dedicated button located next to the shutter-release button. You can do this while keeping a steady view of your subject.
Optimized Camera Settings
The D5100 has Scene Modes that match a diverse range of scenes. The five most popular modes can be found on the mode dial, while others can be selected by setting the dial to SCENE and rotating the command dial. Once you've decided, the camera automatically chooses the camera settings that will provide the best results. With Nikon's Scene Modes, you will never have to worry about complicated camera settings.
Scene Auto Selector
If you are shooting still pictures using Live View with Auto or Auto (flash off), Scene Auto Selector will automatically select the most appropriate Scene Mode, choosing from Portrait, Landscape, Close up, and Night portrait. Leave it up to the D5100 to deliver optimum results, leaving you more time to concentrate on the shot.
Miniature Effect
Make distant subjects appear like miniatures by strategically altering the focus area. Miniature effect movies play back at high speed.
High Key
Create bright, glowing images filled with atmosphere.
Color Sketch
Make your images appear like colorful drawings. Movies shot in this mode play back like a slide show made up of a series of stills.
Silhouette
Capture your subjects in silhouette against bright backgrounds.
Create dark, striking images with prominent highlights.
Night Vision
Take monochrome (black and white) images in extremely low-light conditions.
Balancing Light and Shade Beautifully--Active D-Lighting
Useful in a variety of situations, Active D-Lighting automatically renders the highlights and shadows of high-contrast scenes so that they appear more like how they are perceived by the human eye. Leave Active D-Lighting on Auto for effortless adjustment, or select the strength level according to your shooting conditions.
Clean and Clear Pictures--Nikon Integrated Dust Removal
Less dust means clearer images. Nikon's exclusive system helps remove dust from the optical lowpass filter in front of the sensor and move it away from crucial components inside the camera.
Optical Viewfinder
Approx. 95% frame coverage - for a clear view and comfortable shooting without time lag.
Compact, Lightweight Design
The camera's form fits naturally into your hands, with intuitive controls that make extended shooting easy and comfortable.
Low Energy Consumption
Efficient EN-EL14 battery lasts for approx. 660 frames per charge.
Imaging Toolbox--ViewNX 2
This simple and intuitive software helps you get the most out of your images and full HD movies. ViewNX 2 provides importing and browsing capability while also incorporating image-editing functions such as Resize, Brightness, Crop, Straighten and NEF (RAW) image processing. Its movieediting functions help you create your own original movies quickly and easily, and Nikon's own image storing and sharing service, my Picturetown, works smoothly with ViewNX 2, allowing you to log in directly from the software for easy uploading without using a browser.
View Your Images on an HDTV--HDMI Output Interface
Enjoy pictures and movies on your television, and use the TV remote control unit to operate playback.
Quiet Shutter-Release Mode
Sometimes the sound of the shutter release may disturb your subject. Quiet shutter-release mode reduces the sound of the D5100's internal mechanisms, by slowing the mirror movement speed at the moment the image is captured, for example.
Scene Recognition System
With the 420-pixel RGB sensor and CMOS image sensor working together, the D5100 is able to recognize your subject matter and optimize the auto exposure, autofocus, auto white balance and i-TTL flash control. The face-priority AF feature originates in this technology, as well.
Picture Control
Customize the look and feel of your photos to suit your taste with Picture Control. Choose from six settings: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait and Landscape. You can adjust the settings and save them for future use.
Image and Movie Editing Functions
The D5100's numerous editing functions include Resize, NEF (RAW) processing and Filter effects, such as Skylight, Warm filter and Cross screen. Along with Quick retouch and Edit movie, there are additional features such as Distortion control and Fisheye.
Smart Photo Sharing and Storage Service--My Picturetown
Nikon's own image-sharing website, my Picturetown, allows you to easily store, manage and share your images with your family and friends worldwide. Membership is free and permits storage of up to 2 GB of photos and/or movies.
Dust Reduction
Image Sensor Cleaning, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
Picture Control
Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
File System
DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge
Magnification
Approx. 0.78× (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
Eyepoint
17.9 mm (-1.0 m-1)
Diopter Adjustment
-1.7 to +0.7 m-1
Focusing Screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
Reflex Mirror
Quick return
Lens Aperture
Instant return, electronically controlled
Compatible Lenses
Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses; Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX-NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported) and AI-P lenses; Non-CPU lenses can be used in mode M but the camera exposure meter will not function The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster
Shutter Type
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Release Mode
Single frame, continuous, self-timer, delayed remote, quick-response remote, quiet shutter release
Exposure Metering Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 68°/20°C)
Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV
Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU
Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure Bracketing
3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure Lock
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Active D-Lighting
Auto, extra high, high, normal, low, off
ADL Bracketing
2 frames
Autofocus
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1 ft. 8 in. to 9 ft. 10 in./0.5 to 3 m)
Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
Lens servo: Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/ AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus point: Can be selected from 11 focus points
AF-area mode: Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points)
Focus lock: Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Built-In Flash
Auto flash with auto pop-up; P, S, A, M, 0: Manual pop-up with button release
Flash mode: 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
Flash compensation: -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash-ready indicator: Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400 is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe: ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-900, SB-800 or SB-700 as a master flash, or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with built-in flash and all CLS-compatible flash units
Sync terminal Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
Live View Lens Servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
Manual focus (MF)
AF-Area Mode
Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
Autofocus: Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Movie Metering
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Metering method: Matrix
Playback
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, histogram display, highlights, auto image rotation and image comment (up to 36 characters)
Accessory Terminal
Remote Cord MC-DC2 (available separately), GPS Unit GP-1 (available separately)
Supported Languages
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Tripod Socket
1/4" (ISO 1222)
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens
Optics
One ED glass element and one hybrid aspherical lens element guarantee high-resolution, high-contrast images while minimizing chromatic aberration, astigmatism and other forms of distortion.
SWM (Silent Wave Motor)
The improved SWM built into the lens offers smooth and quiet autofocus performance.
Rounded Diaphragm
The rounded diaphragm opening (7 blades) makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural.
M/A Mode
M/A mode allows rapid switching between autofocus and manual even during AF servo operation, with virtually no time lag.
Camera Type
Digital SLR camera
Imaging
Resolution 16.2MP
Sensor 16.2MP CMOS sensor
File Formats NEF (RAW): 14 bit, compressed
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Video: H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio: Linear PCM with built-in monaural or optional external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
File Size Still photos: 4,928 × 3,264 (L), 3,696 × 2,448 (M), 2,464 × 1,632 (S)
Video: 1,920 × 1,080, 30p/25p/24p, H high/normal
1,280 × 720, 30p/25p/24p, high/normal
640 × 424, 30p/25p, high/normal
A frame rate of 30p (actual frame rate 29.97 fps) is available when NTSC is selected for video mode; 25p is available when PAL is selected for video mode; Actual frame rate when 24p is selected is 23.976 fps
Crop Factor 1.5x
Optics
Lens Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor autofocus lens
Lens Mount Nikon F
Aperture Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6
Minimum: f/22
Compatibility Nikon DX
FX in DX Crop Mode
Angle of View DX: 76 - 28°
Minimum Focus Distance 11" (28cm)
Magnification 0.31x
Groups/Elements 5/7
Diaphragm Blades 7
Autofocus Yes
Filter Thread 52mm
Dimensions Approx. 2.7 x 2.9" (6.86 x 7.37cm)
Weight 7.2 oz (204g)
Sensitivity 100-6400 ISO 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
Shutter Speeds 30 seconds to 1/4000s
Metering Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)
Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame
Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Exposure Modes Auto modes (auto; auto [flash off]); programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M); scene modes (portrait; landscape; child; sports; close up; night portrait; night landscape; party/indoor; beach/snow; sunset; dusk/dawn; pet portrait; candlelight; blossom; autumn colors; food); special effects modes (night vision; color sketch; (miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key) vision; g color sketch; ( miniature effect; 3 selective color; 1 silhouette; 2 high key; 3 low key) x candlelight; y blossom; z autumn colors; 0 food); special effects modes (% night vision; g color sketch; ( miniature effect; 3 selective color; 1 silhouette; 2 high key; 3 low key)
White Balance Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning
White balance bracketing 3 frames in steps of 1
Burst Capability Up to 4 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values)
Self Timer 2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Effective Flash Range Guide number: Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft./m, ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
External Flash Connection Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
Dedicated Flash System TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 420-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400 (i-TTL balanced fill-flash is available when matrix or center-weighted metering is selected)
Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens
Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27 and SB-22S
Distance-priority manual: Available with SB-900, SB-800 and SB-700
Max Sync Speed X=1/200s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200s or slower
Memory
Built-in Memory None
Memory Card Type SD (Secure Digital), SDHC and SDXC memory cards
A/V Recording
Video Recording H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Video Resolution 1,920 × 1,080, 1,280 × 720, 640 × 424
Audio Recording Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable with video
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex
viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical
Display 3.0" (7.5 cm) approx. 921k-dot (VGA), vari-angle low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
Connectivity/System Requirements
Connectivity
Hi-Speed USB, NTSC, PAL video output, Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Audio input--stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
Environmental
Operating/Storage Temperature 32 to 104°F/0 to 40°C operating temperature
Digital SLR camera
Imaging
Resolution 16.2MP
Sensor 16.2MP CMOS sensor
File Formats NEF (RAW): 14 bit, compressed
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Video: H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio: Linear PCM with built-in monaural or optional external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
File Size Still photos: 4,928 × 3,264 (L), 3,696 × 2,448 (M), 2,464 × 1,632 (S)
Video: 1,920 × 1,080, 30p/25p/24p, H high/normal
1,280 × 720, 30p/25p/24p, high/normal
640 × 424, 30p/25p, high/normal
A frame rate of 30p (actual frame rate 29.97 fps) is available when NTSC is selected for video mode; 25p is available when PAL is selected for video mode; Actual frame rate when 24p is selected is 23.976 fps
Crop Factor 1.5x
Optics
Lens Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor autofocus lens
Lens Mount Nikon F
Aperture Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6
Minimum: f/22
Compatibility Nikon DX
FX in DX Crop Mode
Angle of View DX: 76 - 28°
Minimum Focus Distance 11" (28cm)
Magnification 0.31x
Groups/Elements 5/7
Diaphragm Blades 7
Autofocus Yes
Filter Thread 52mm
Dimensions Approx. 2.7 x 2.9" (6.86 x 7.37cm)
Weight 7.2 oz (204g)
Sensitivity 100-6400 ISO 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
Shutter Speeds 30 seconds to 1/4000s
Metering Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)
Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame
Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Exposure Modes Auto modes (auto; auto [flash off]); programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M); scene modes (portrait; landscape; child; sports; close up; night portrait; night landscape; party/indoor; beach/snow; sunset; dusk/dawn; pet portrait; candlelight; blossom; autumn colors; food); special effects modes (night vision; color sketch; (miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key) vision; g color sketch; ( miniature effect; 3 selective color; 1 silhouette; 2 high key; 3 low key) x candlelight; y blossom; z autumn colors; 0 food); special effects modes (% night vision; g color sketch; ( miniature effect; 3 selective color; 1 silhouette; 2 high key; 3 low key)
White Balance Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning
White balance bracketing 3 frames in steps of 1
Burst Capability Up to 4 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values)
Self Timer 2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Effective Flash Range Guide number: Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft./m, ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
External Flash Connection Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
Dedicated Flash System TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 420-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400 (i-TTL balanced fill-flash is available when matrix or center-weighted metering is selected)
Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens
Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27 and SB-22S
Distance-priority manual: Available with SB-900, SB-800 and SB-700
Max Sync Speed X=1/200s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200s or slower
Memory
Built-in Memory None
Memory Card Type SD (Secure Digital), SDHC and SDXC memory cards
A/V Recording
Video Recording H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Video Resolution 1,920 × 1,080, 1,280 × 720, 640 × 424
Audio Recording Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable with video
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex
viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical
Display 3.0" (7.5 cm) approx. 921k-dot (VGA), vari-angle low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
Connectivity/System Requirements
Connectivity
Hi-Speed USB, NTSC, PAL video output, Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Audio input--stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
Environmental
Operating/Storage Temperature 32 to 104°F/0 to 40°C operating temperature
What's in the Box
Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm Lens
EN-EL14 Lithium-Ion Battery (1030mAh)
MH-24 Quick Charger for EN-EL14 Battery
DK-5 Eyepiece Shield (Replacement)
DK-20 Rubber Eyecup
UC-E6 USB Cable
EG-CP14 A/V Cable
AN-DC3 Camera Strap
BF-1B Body Cap
BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover
ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
1-Year Limited Warranty
Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm Lens
EN-EL14 Lithium-Ion Battery (1030mAh)
MH-24 Quick Charger for EN-EL14 Battery
DK-5 Eyepiece Shield (Replacement)
DK-20 Rubber Eyecup
UC-E6 USB Cable
EG-CP14 A/V Cable
AN-DC3 Camera Strap
BF-1B Body Cap
BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover
ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
1-Year Limited Warranty
