The optical viewfinder also offers a return to framing images at the speed of light, as well as the faster shutter lag. The two are then combined in-camera to yield a final exposure with much wider dynamic range than is possible in a single exposure. 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted and Spot, Built in Pop-up, Guide number 13m at ISO 100, Standard ISO hotshoe, Compatible with the Nikon, 2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV, Electronically controlled vertical-travel, 30 s to 1/4000 s in 1/2 or 1/3 stops and Bulb, 1/200 s, Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Kelvin temperature, Preset, D-Movie mode with autofocus. A single press of the shutter release captures two shots, with the first intentionally underexposed, and the second overexposed. AF points are bracketed by slim black lines, with black dots in the center which light up red when focus is achieved. This last effect slows the recording frame rate on movies, and so causes them to appear sped-up on playback. Just delete it. I did better through the optical viewfinder. I'm fine with the Menu button upper left, but the i-Menu button could be better placed for easier thumb access, perhaps where the Playback button is now. I appreciate the Nikon D5100's small size, noticeably smaller than the new Canon T3i, and would love to try it with a few small primes. Pixel Knight TR-331 and TR-332 TTL Radio Triggers, "Light Room 3 now supports tethered capture for Nikon D7000", Choosing Tethered Shooting Software for Nikon DSLR Cameras, "Tests and reviews for the camera Nikon D5100", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nikon_D5100&oldid=988073959, Articles with dead external links from April 2020, Articles with permanently dead external links, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, 4,928 × 3,264 (16.2 effective megapixels). Above is the shot without HDR, then with high smoothing and low smoothing. Incidentally, if you're used to using the power switch on a Rebel, the Lv switch may initially confuse you. Lens mount. First, you can use it while the Nikon D5100 is mounted on a tripod, whereas the D5000's hinge was often blocked by elements of the tripod's mounting plate, if not the plate itself. -3 to +1 EV of flash exposure compensation is available in 1/3 or 1/2 EV increments. If you want the very radical look, choose low smoothing; if you want a more realistic appearance, choose high smoothing. 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. Shares. NEW: Nikon D5100 AF Settings Guide. The result is saved as a single image with increased dynamic range, at which point the individual source images are discarded. Function. It's excellent for macro and studio shooting, because you no longer have to reach around with your ML-L3 infrared remote to activate the grip-mounted infrared sensor. I've been working happily with a Panasonic FZ150 bridge camera for the past year, but when out in the field, I find I'm constantly fitting & removing the extension & Tele Lens for different shots, which is not doing the threads much good at all. The Nikon D5100 and D7000 theoretically use the same sensor, so it's no surprise to see very similar results when shot with the same lens. The Nikon D5100 shipped in the US market from mid-April 2011, priced at around $800 body-only, or $900 in a bundle with the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. Note that JPEG files are modified as they are captured with Active D-Lighting, so there's no unaltered "original" to refer back to: consider whether you want to shoot RAW + JPEG to back up those files, or perhaps use D-Lighting after capture if you're not sure whether an image would benefit from the help. HDR to the max. It's also better aimed at the Canon T3i, its major competitor. You first have to switch to Live view mode, then just press the red Record button just behind and left of the shutter button. One more thing, just lower left of the Menu button you can see a slightly darker dot: That's the rear infrared sensor, a feature that is also found on the Nikon D7000 and P7000. (Click image to download 31.4MB .MOV file.). That's changed with the Nikon D5100, as it pushes most all the right buttons. It features the same 16.2-megapixel CMOS sensor as the D7000 with 14-bit depth, while delivering Full HD 1080p video mode at either 24, 25 or 30fps. Generally, the bigger (and newer) the sensor, pixel pitch and … I think I'd employ flash exposure compensation in the future to dial it back, and look to the histogram more than the LCD in the future. If you recall the days when everyone had a Swiss Army knife, there was one called a Tinker, which had just the right elements for most needs (two blades, two screwdrivers, an awl, bottle and can openers, and even a toothpick and tweezers) and took up very little space. There is only 5 months difference between D7000 and D5100 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level. The left-mounted hinge on the Nikon D5100's Vari-angle LCD has moved the left-side buttons most Nikon shooters are used to above and right of the display. The D5100's autofocus system is based around an 11-point Multi-CAM 1000 phase-detection sensor module that's previously appeared in the D3000 and D5000, among others. Nikon D5100 - Page 2. Significantly for consumer videographers, the Nikon D5100 offers full-time contrast-detection autofocus during movie capture, including support for the face detection and tracking functionality, though the number of faces that can be tracked simultaneously is reduced compared to the 35 face limit in still capture mode. I can normally adjust my grip by wrapping the heel of my thumb around the back, but the 3-inch articulating screen makes that more difficult, as it's pushed most of the controls far to the right on the back, leaving little room for that maneuver. In the end I made a shot of kids on a swing that looks okay. Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Came... Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch Vari-Angle LCD Monitor (Body Only) Interestingly, the Active D-Lighting function can be used in concert with high-dynamic-range imaging. ISO 25,600 images are too muted and noisy to be called good. The Nikon D5100's movies are captured using MPEG-4 AVCHD / H.264 compression, with the file format being .MOV. The zoom buttons are probably better placed than any of the other buttons, as you generally drop your hold on the right side of the camera anyway to allow others to see your images, leaving your thumb ideally placed to actuate these buttons, as well as the trash button. Weight is slightly reduced compared to the D5000: 19.9 ounces (565g) for the new camera, 20.7 ounces (588g) for the old (with battery and card, without lens). While we liked the preceding D5000 model, its larger size and especially the bottom-hinged swivel screen didn't make it our favorite, among an overwhelming number of recent Nikon digital SLRs that fairly knocked our socks off. Sharpness can be adjusted in ten steps, along with an Auto setting; contrast, saturation, and hue can be adjusted in seven steps, while hue is adjustable in three steps. ISO sensitivity ranges from 100 to 6,400 equivalents by default, but can be extended as high as 25,600 equivalent if desired. The 3-inch LCD itself has 921,000 dots, and is said to have a 1,000:1 contrast ratio. Where there was a Drive mode switch on the D5000, the D5100 has a new Live view activation momentary switch. Compared to its predecessor, the Nikon D5100 makes a number of important changes, and it also includes several features which are unique among the company's DSLR lineup. The Nikon D5200 lets you set image size, which determines the number of pixels captured in an image. Processor. The Nikon D5100's shutter mechanism has a rated lifetime of some 100,000 cycles. Nikon France used the D5100 for the production of the short film "Fragments". In Live view mode, you do have a chance to frame it with the blur-effect present, but frame rate slows to two or three frames per second, making it harder to compose the image. With bracketing enabled, the camera saves three copies of each image--the default, plus one with a warmer tint, and one with a cooler tint. Color Sketch provides a drawing-like effect, while Miniature Effect creates a graduated blur near opposing edges of the image frame, simulating a shallow depth of field and (if used well) creating a perception that the photo is of a model. Makes excellent 24 x 36 inch prints from ISO 100-400; ISO 3,200 shots still have great detail at 11 x 14; ISO 12,800 shots make a good 4 x 6. But I really prefer the power switch where it is on the Nikon design: right around the shutter button. By default, it activates the Self-timer, but it can also set the Release mode, set Image quality, ISO sensitivity, White Balance, Active D-Lighting, turn on HDR mode for the next shot, add RAW to the next shot, or activate an Auto Bracketing sequence. It replaced the D5000 and was replaced by the D5200. Bracketing (exposure, Active D-Lighting and white-balance). Nikon D3500 vs D5100. It also supports the Consumer Electronics Control (HDMI-CEC) standard, allowing remote control of certain playback functionality through the HDMI cable, from an attached display's remote control unit. Nikon D5100 16.2 Megapixel Digital SLR C... View additional: Regular Items (368) Didn't find what you're looking for? Nikon D5100 and 35mm f/1.8 DX. Unlike the prosumer D7000 model, the Nikon D5100 doesn't provide an option for uncompressed RAW files. Scene mode choices have been pared down just slightly, and now include Night Landscape, Party / Indoor, Beach / Snow, Sunset, Dusk / Dawn, Pet Portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn Colors, Food, and Night Portrait. ISO 6,400 shots are pretty good at 8 x 10, better than usable. Live view. This door covers the Accessory, AV Out/USB, HDMI, and Microphone ports, and opens as easily as it closes snugly. Exposure Compensation and AE Lock are available in PASM modes, but Matrix metering is always used regardless of the metering mode selected. Reviewed by Shawn Barnett, Mike Tomkins, and Zig WeidelichHands-on Preview Posted: 4/5/2011Initial Test: 05/30/2011 Here are some 100% crops which show the noise levels for each ISO setting, with JPEG on the left and RAW on the right. D-Movie mode. So long as you don't mind dedicating your Fn button to it, HDR mode can be very handy indeed. Side-mounted tilt / swivel LCD screen; same sensor and processing as the Nikon D7000; good speed and battery life; in-camera HDR and filter effects; Full HD video capture with aperture control; audio levels control and external microphone jack. The Nikon D5100 gains a bit more on the Sony A580, which uses stronger noise suppression in the shadowed background, and more sharpening on the letters in the top crop. It also replaces the earlier camera's bottom-mounted LCD articulation mechanism with a side-mounted design that's much more versatile, and brings an expanded selection of consumer-friendly in-camera filter effects, plus a two-shot HDR mode--a first for Nikon's DSLR lineup. Saw these guys coming up the ramp, switched out of Live view, and crouched down to catch them through the faster viewfinder. Half a second earlier, she was facing the camera for a cute shot. The spot metering circle is 3.5mm, or about 2.5% of the image frame, and meters at the center of the frame when the focus point is automatically selected, or from the manually selected focus point otherwise. CPU-equipped lenses lacking built-in focus motors can be used in manual focus mode, and type G or D lens types will also support full 3D color matrix metering for more accurate exposures, particularly when flash is being used. Miniature effect. The resolution difference between the Nikon D5100 and D5000 is apparent, dropping from 16 megapixels to 12. It retains the previous mechanism's main advantages, including the ability to close the LCD facing inwards for added protection (or just to help keep it smudge-free when not in use), but adds to the range of shooting situations in which live view, instant review and movie capture can prove useful. Speed. In fact, the Nikon D5100 integrates so many of the stand-out features we've enjoyed in other cameras that while I argue we shouldn't say "So what?" 162 lenses with an integrated autofocus motor, List of Nikon F-mount lenses with integrated autofocus motors, John White's AI conversions for Nikon lenses, PHOTTIX CLEON II Wired and Wireless shutter, EasyTag GPS and Wireless Bluetooth Modules, Foolography Unleashed Bluetooth Geotagging, Gisteq PhotoTrackr Plus for Nikon DSLR (Bluetooth), Review: Geotagging with Easytag GPS module (Nikon GP-1 compatible), Review: blueSLR Wireless Camera Control & GPS Geotagging, Flash Units Compatible with Nikon's CLS including Wireless Master, Radio Transmitters, Receivers and Accessories. [5] With any other lenses the camera's electronic rangefinder (which indicates if the subject inside the selected focus point is in focus or not) can be used to manually adjust focus. Nikon's followup to the D5000 digital SLR brings a higher-resolution image sensor with improved noise performance and dynamic range, as well as the company's latest-generation image processing algorithms. From budget-friendly beginner DSLRs and moderately-priced intermediate models for the photography enthusiasts to pro-quality DSLRs with extreme ISO ranges and 4K UHD video for next-level quality, you're sure … These newer lenses--of which there are now over 40 types--carry an AF-S or AF-I designation in their name, and they are the only types of lenses the D5100 can autofocus with. The Mode dial has a few new items, namely the Scene and Effects menu items. White balance. Sort by: Popular Results. Nikon D5100 The D5000 is a 12.3-megapixel DX-format DSLR Nikon F-mount camera, announced by Nikon on 14 April 2009. Working range for the D5100's metering system is from 0 to 20 EV for matrix and center-weighted metering, or 2 to 20 EV for spot metering (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 68°F / 20°C). Turning straight to the headline specs, the D5100 employs the same 16.2-megapixel, DX-format CMOS sensor found in the D7000. The movie starts out slightly out of focus, but I half-press the shutter a few seconds in so you can hear the focus motor on the kit lens. I like the new control layout, all but the position of the i-Menu button, which requires me to adjust my grip to reach it. As a result, I hold it more loosely than most SLRs. HDR Imaging. Pros and enthusiasts may prefer to tweak images to their tastes in post-processing, but not everybody wants to be chained to their desk, and indeed, it can help get your creative juices flowing since you can preview some of the effects in the field. Sensitivity. The text title appears as well as a sample image to give you the idea of what each mode does. No joy. Material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted or otherwise used without the prior written consent of The Imaging Resource. The T3i's default contrast and sharpening look a touch higher than the D5100's, but the Canon still captures a bit more detail and nuance (hence the larger objects when cropped at 100% onscreen). (You can tell CPU-equipped lenses by the set of five electrical contacts arrayed on the top side of the lens flange.). The D5100 is the first Nikon DSLR to offer 1080p video at a choice of frame rates; previous Nikon DSLRs that recorded 1080p only did so at 24 fps. Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5100 Comparison Overview In this review, we will be comparing D5000 and D5100, two Entry-Level DSLR cameras by Nikon. 16.2 million: Image sensor. Videos can be shown on standard or high-definition displays using either the NTSC / PAL switchable composite port, or Type-C Mini HDMI port, respectively. Meanwhile, the Nikon D5100's more even-handed approach creates an image that's more detailed, but a bit noisier. Helpfully, the Nikon D5100 can automatically correct for lens distortion in-camera. It's most handy when you have toddlers, or when shooting at events with lots of other people, like school events and sporting events. Be sure to check our Thumbnails page for more image quality samples. Note that the above screen shots are captured via HDMI connection; this is not how the display looks on the D5100's LCD. If you've a preference for cabled remotes, note that the D5100 also accepts an MC-DC2 remote via its Accessory port. As mentioned previously, this upper limit can be extended even further to ISO 102,400 equivalent in Night Vision mode, but with a catch: this mode is limited only to monochromatic capture, so if you want to shoot in color, you'll need to stay at ISO 25,600 or below. The Nikon D5100 is a 16.2-megapixel DX-format DSLR F-mount camera announced by Nikon on April 5, 2011. Of course, this is a camera aimed at consumers, with the design choices that brings. I'm not saying other cameras don't fit into the same category, I'm just saying the D5100 really serves the purposes of its target audience well, and all in a reasonably small package. As I shot with it, paying more attention to my kids than the camera, it was easy to change among the modes I had to try for the review, and returning to Program or Aperture modes was as easy as could be, easier than most cameras I use. I could see trying to apply it to save a boring picture, but why bother saving a boring picture? Mercury-vapor), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, and Shade. Nikon notes that it recommends shooting on a tripod, and like any multi-shot mode, it's only suitable for use with relatively static subjects (just like similar functions from competitors). What's more, it moves into each setting with confidence, not stopping halfway between. This page was last edited on 10 November 2020, at 22:07. Even though many photo-editing programs enable you to add pixels to an existing image, doing so isn’t a good idea. While the Nikkor AF-S 60mm f/2.8G ED Micro we used previously is a very sharp lens, it doesn't have quite as much resolving power and contrast as the Sigma, which made a slight but noticeable difference when coupled with the D5100's high-resolution sensor. You can autofocus while recording with a half-press on the shutter button. I find the mode useful for demonstrating the feature in camera reviews, but haven't used it beyond that. The Nikon D5000 and the Nikon D5100 are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in April 2009 and April 2011. You can also turn on AF-F (Full-time servo AF) mode, only available in Live view mode, which offers continuous autofocus while in Live view and Movie modes. It also doesn't render the edge of the yellow bottle as well as the D5000 or T3i. The grip, while nicely sculpted inside for the pads of the fingers, isn't quite as deep as we'd like, causing our fingers to bottom out before they have a good hold on the camera. So I turned on the bathroom light and it was dim enough that I could barely see well enough to frame the image in the viewfinder. Nikon's 3D Color Matrix Metering system employs a 420-pixel RGB light meter that covers most of the Nikon D5100's image area. 16.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor; Side-articulated 3.0" LCD monitor (920,000 dots) 11 AF points (with 3D tracking) IS0 100-6400 range (Up to 25,600 equivalent when expanded) HD movies (1080p, 720p or WVGA) 4 fps continuous shooting; In-camera effects filters in both stills and video modes; Compared to D5000 Metering. The 18-55mm lens seems a little long, physically, and is a little softer than I'd like at telephoto, but it serves for general purpose photography. Both cameras have APS-C sensors but Nikon D5000 has a 12.0 MP and Nikon D5100 has a 16.0 MP resolution. See below for our conclusion; be sure to check the other tabs for detail test results. The user can put a limit on the maximum sensitivi… Auto scene recognition mode with 19 pre-programmed scenes. EN-EL14 Lithium-ion Battery with up to 660 shots per charge (CIPA). Unlike the earlier camera's bottom-swivel display, the side-swivel is a versatile design that allows the live view feed to be seen when framing self-portraits. Shutter lag. The Nikon D5100 offers not only in-camera RAW file processing, but also provides Nikon's extensive in-camera image retouching capabilities. In that time, the mirror goes down, the screen goes blank, and then the mirror goes back up to make the exposure. As with Nikon's other recent DSLRs, you can only focus in Contrast-detect mode, as Phase-detect AF isn't available. The Nikon D5100 is a 16.2-megapixel DX-format DSLR F-mount camera announced by Nikon on April 5, 2011. All Used. So the good news is that the Nikon D5100's exposure system got it right. If face detection is activated, the Nikon D5100 quickly begins tracking faces, placing a yellow box around each one, up to 35 at a time. Color sketch. By comparison, the Nikon D5000 offers a standard range of ISO 200 to 3,200, while its expanded range was ISO 100 to 6,400. That's Live view for most SLRs, unfortunately, and you just have to adjust your timing accordingly. While your eye is seeing a live image and can adjust as you look around a scene, a photograph is a static image, and has to show it all at once, hence the surreal appearance of truly broad high-dynamic-range images. It's not a perfect solution for toddlers, especially very active ones, but for many other situations, it helps you get shots from unusual angles, and even self-portraits, that you wouldn't get otherwise. Scene Recognition System. You can also set how aggressively the camera smooths the boundaries between images. With the kit lens, you can hear the focus motor adjusting the lens to check focus. Technical Specifications for Nikon Coolpix D5100 ; Type. Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M), (Q) quiet mode. The Nikon D5100 also has ISO Sensitivity Auto Control, activated from the shooting menu. 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System. It's hard to see in this thumbnail, but the effect is more noticeable at larger sizes. I also choose 1,600 because I like to be able to shoot at or above this level when indoors and at night. Where Pentax's function allows selection of two colors with a five-step control over how wide a selection around this color should be retained, the Nikon D5100 can select three separate colors, with seven-step selection control. Active D-Lighting. Note that we've reshot our Nikon D5100 Still Life images with the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro, which is our reference lens for most camera bodies. On the inside, the Nikon D5100 is based around the same 16.2-megapixel, DX-format (23.6 x 15.6mm), CMOS image sensor that previously featured in the D7000. Nikon D7000 was introduced to market in November 2010 and Nikon D5100 was launched in April 2011. It is the perfect camera for the photograher looking to exeed their previous kit. While the Nikon D5100's array of pre- and post-capture filters and HDR mode aren't unique, with similar capabilities found on other recent SLRs from the company's competitors, the greater variety of options available to Nikon shooters are nonetheless welcome. Ports. The D5000 has many features in common with the D90 . HDR. The Nikon Creative Lighting System: Wireless, Remote, Through-the-Lens Metered (iTTL) Flash! Viewfinder. While in use, the standard-def composite port allows the camera's LCD to remain active, but the HDMI port overrides the camera's LCD display. That's perhaps not surprising; the SLR market as a whole has made quite an improvement in the last couple of years. Night vision. There are two other shots in the gallery, one in Night vision, the other at ISO 6,400, but they were made with a light on in the room; this is barely enough light to frame the shot. One of the few Nikon DSLRs with a side flip-out Vari-Angle LCD Monitor, the D5100 makes it exciting to capture the world from a unique viewpoint with high quality 16 megapixel still images or high quality High Definition video. There's a choice of 25 or 30 frames per second, regardless of resolution, and for high-def capture you can also opt for a 24 frames per second mode. The switch to a side-mounted articulation mechanism has made the Nikon D5100 a significantly more versatile camera than its predecessor. The Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera offers wonderful opportunities for the photographer stepping up their game in the SLR market. Better. I used it in low light earlier in the week, but gave it more of a test in real "night vision" light. Of the available Effects, only Silhouette and Night vision would be worth running to in a pinch, at least for me. Overall a very impressive performance from the Nikon D5100, on par with the Nikon D7000 to a large extent. Notably, Nikon hasn't included a screw-drive autofocus motor, or in-camera wireless flash commander functionality in the D5100, and for some photographers, that may cause them to look elsewhere. Unleash your creative spark with the wide variety of expressions realized by the vari-angle monitor, 10 types of Special Effects, NIKKOR interchangeable lens lineup and Full HD video at 60p. Digital cameras just don't have the ability to capture as wide a range as our eyes can see, so we need tricks like this to capture all that we see. But its noise-suppression engine is a little too aggressive with the red leaf swatch, obscuring most detail, while the Nikon D5100 does much better with the reds. As one who's used to shooting Rebels, I kept flipping the camera into Live view mode when I thought I was done shooting, because of its location right next to the Mode dial, which is where the power switch is located on Rebels. The Nikon D5100's sensitivity range is greatly expanded since its predecessor, with standard limits of ISO 100 to 6,400 equivalents, while ISO 12,800 and 25,600 equivalents are available when ISO expansion is enabled. As well as Matrix metering, the Nikon D5100 provides center weighted (75% weight for circle) and spot modes. A double-press on this button deletes any image you like. The center-weighted circle defaults to 8mm. The Nikon D5100 was capable and fun to use. I would not hesitate to take it to any major family event, though I'd probably want to get a more capable small lens, like the Nikkor 18-105mm. I've noticed other cameras with different button sounds, but this is the loudest I recall hearing, so I couldn't help but mention it. For consumers, I really preferred the Nikon D40's limited control set, but I find the Nikon D5100's greater number of buttons and controls makes me want to grab the camera and go out to play. The grip is nice and tacky, which is very good. Nikon D5000 was introduced to market in June 2009 and Nikon D5100 was launched in April 2011. The Nikon D5100 stores images on an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, and is compatible with Eye-Fi cards for wireless connectivity via WiFi. The Nikon D5100 actually did do pretty well on this flash shot, especially considering the dark clothes and dark green target. Notice also in the three-quarter shot above the placement of the Function (Fn) button just left of the D5100 logo, the mic and speaker holes just above the logo, and the large rubber port door on the right. Walkaround. ISO 3,200 makes a nice 11 x 14, with minor apparent noise in some shadowy areas. I was really happy to find I could set the Function button to activate the Nikon D5100's HDR mode, because I was otherwise going to complain about how the camera turns off HDR mode after each shot. Night vision is an obvious choice for the photographer dad wanting to get photos of his children when they're at their most wonderful, which is of course when they're sleeping. Movie. The Nikon D5100 is a new 16.2 megapixel DSLR camera that can record Full HD movies at 1920x1280 pixels / 25fps with stereo sound. It's so much easier to flip on and shoot. I've used several cameras with left-hinged swivel screens lately, but for some reason I've remembered that I could and should use this one more often than I have with others. The D5100 is good for around 660 shots, against the D3200's 540 shots. Built-in sensor cleaning system (vibrating low-pass filter) and airflow control system. Details on similar images in the database are then used when determining focus, exposure, i-TTL flash exposure, and white balance, allowing the Nikon D5100 to make better decisions overall. There are 9 ISO settings available on the Nikon D5100 and the ISO speed can be adjusted in 1/3 EV increments. Enhanced built-in RAW processing with extended Retouch menu for image processing without using a computer: D-Lighting, Red-eye reduction, Trimming, Monochrome & filter effects, Color balance, Image overlay, NEF (RAW) processing, Quick retouch, Straighten, Distortion control, Fisheye, Color outline, Color sketch, Perspective control, Miniature effect, Selective Color, Edit movie, Side-by-side comparison. The D5100 is also Nikon's first SLR to include in-camera high dynamic range (HDR) imaging capability. These numbers are important in terms of assessing the overall quality of a digital camera. It's also allowed Nikon to make a worthwhile savings in the D5100's height, and as we've often pointed out, the smaller and lighter a camera is, the more likely you'll have it on-hand when an unexpected photo opportunity arises. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. 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