Nikon’s latest DSLR camera shoots video in 1080p high definition, has in-camera special effects, and improves on the vari-angle screen of its predecessor, the D5000.
Jordi Brinkman, Product Manager for Nikon Europe, said: ‘The D5100 is a great camera that allows you to express your artistic side through impressive images and movies. You can shoot with creative effects and unique angles, all at the level of superior image quality seen in the D7000.’
The new vari-angle 7.5cm, 921k-dot, screen hinges on the left-hand side of the rear of the camera body, rather than at the bottom, meaning that won’t interfere with a tripod.
The button for switching between stills and video mode is now next to the shutter release button, making toggling between modes easier. And video can now be recorded in 1080p HD at 24, 25, or 30 frames per second. There’s also an optional stereo microphone.
New special effects include; selective colour, which allows you to pick out up to three colours in a scene to display, while the rest of the scene is in monochrome; and miniature, which simulates a tilt-shift lens by making the scene appear as if it is in miniature scale. All seven special effects are selected from a mode dial on top of the camera.
The D5100 also inherits features from the D7000. These include a DX-format 16.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and the Exspeed 2 image processing engine. Maximum ISO is 6400, with an option to raise it to ISO 25600 using Hi 2.
The 11-point AF mode includes four AF-area modes such as 3D-tracking. And fast-moving subjects can be captured at up to four frames per second in continuous shooting mode.
