Rated 4.6 out of 5Â by 682reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Andrew Awesome, easy to use, high quality camera There is much to learn to use this camera, but from the start, it is easy to take excellent high quality photos. I would highly recommend an additional longer range lens. I added the Nikkor 55-300, which takes detailed clear pictures at large distances. Great for action and outdoor. 07/26/2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Goot Keeping the Legagy Going On I have been shooting Nikon from the FM days, and have kept up with the changes in the equipment we use, but not HOW we shoot. Nikon glass rules, and the 5100 is happy that any lens from the "good old days" will still take great photos. 07/25/2012
Rated 4 out of 5Â by jjk D5100 I really like the camera The size and weight is perfect. I have a d7000 and it is substantially heavier. I also really like the photo scene modes, which are for beginners, but i find they work for me as a very experienced photographer as well. For example, the portrait mode - just works, and saves me a lot of time switching dials. On the d7000 there is much more flexibility, but frankly, much of it is just confusing and unless you use it every day (and dont switch cameras) you are likely to make mistakes with the settings. I also find the focusing on the d5100 to be easier than on the d7000 which is supposedly more capable. On the d7000 I sometimes get shots out of focus and I just dont know why. But on the d5100, the autofocus seems to instinctively work better. I do wish the camera had 2 things - internal focusing motor, and high speed flash sync. But other than those omissions, it works very well for me. 07/25/2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by satisfiedmom Love at first sight i feel in love with this camera the first time i seen it. but after playing with it (taking photos) i knew that this camera was ganna be a member of my family for a long time. pictures are priceless. im not a photographer, but take pictures every single day of my kids! picture quality is awesome. still finding new things my camera can do each day! 07/25/2012