Nikon D5100: A review
                           
The newest addition in the world of cameras is the Nikon D5100 which has created quite a stir in the market with its high resolution articulating screen.

The mid range role model between D7000 and D3100 of the product line of Nikon has been taken over by the D5100.

The body of D5100 may seem to be quite ordinary to the unsuspecting person, but once you set your eyes on the articulating screen there seem to be nothing quite ordinary in the model anymore.

The model is around 10% lighter and smaller compared to the D5000.

There has been some redesigning done on the grip which makes it very comfortable for holding when you shoot because of the material and shape.

In order to accommodate the new flippy screen, there has been a shifting of the entire button layout to the right. This shift allows full access to the functions of the camera with the right hand by a user.

The design and feel of the D5100 is quite impressive.

However, the location of both the movie record button near the shutter and live view toggle located on the right of mode dial poses a bit of a problem.

Another problem is that the toggling of live view requires the user to move their entire hand, which can be quite disastrous if a user is trying to take photos or maintain frames while recording movies at the same time.

The screen of the D5100 is to the left which makes mounting the camera on a tripod much easier with the range of your screen remaining as intended.

The screen size has been increased, and the 2.7 inch screen is replaced with a 3 inch one which offers four times the previous resolution at 920,000 dots.

The brightness is remarkable, the colors outstandingly sharp and the resolution so high that seeing images in live view becomes a delight.

The accelerometer is built-in and enables the display contents to rotate when the camera is being used laterally.

The gliding and moving of its hinges is as smooth as on rails.

The screen becomes locked into position, with its stability being a talking point for almost all viewing angles.

The auto focus system makes D5100 the ideal camera for amateur cinematographers.

The image quality of the D5100 is quite similar to that of D7000. The field control has depth and the sharpness is simple amazing.

The video capability of D5100 is full HD at 1080p (at 30fps) which is a step further from the 1080p at 24fps in the D3100 and D5100.

The night vision feature of the camera is quite efficient as well.

The price of the D5100 at $900 falls mid-way between the $699 and $1599 of the D3100 and D7000, which makes the camera quite an affordable buy.

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