Is the Nikon D5100 still good in 2023+??
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- YES. It is! This 11 year old DSLR still performs VERY well for it's price. If you find one for under $180 USD and it's still in great shape, get it! Great low light performance. Good video quality as well, and you can even watch my unedited video towards the end!
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I've owned the D5100 for over a decade when I bought it at Costco; it included an 18-55 and 55-300 kit lenses. It's my first DSLR but learned to enjoy using this for night photos of the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, and taking photos of big events at my job. I later on invested in bigger memory cards, SB-700 speedlight, and more recently, used 35mm and 18-200 lenses. Still works like it did on day one.
Same here my first and DSLR bought at Costco as well about 8 years ago. Just recently pulled it out of storage and using again on my new puppies. This is a great camera, my only thing is i see spots on the inside of the lens not sure what it is and can it be cleaned somehow. Love this camera!
What's a good used price for this camera?
Whats the best settings for night shots? Ill take photos at night because its hot asf in arizona
I've had my nikon D5100 for about two years, and i still love it. I do want to get a better camera but for bigginers... it's a perfect camera.
D5100 user here 👋. D5100 ft Tamron 70-300mm LD macro lense, every captured I have is very awesome specially those small insects
Thanks for sharing!
Another cool thing is it has a “Selective color” mode which is a feature where you could pick a color and it will show that color and other colors are just black and white. And the cherry ontop is it’s available in video mode
How to access it tho
The D5100 is great. 5 years in my possession, 3 years of use (stopped for personal reasons) and I still love it, to the point I'm thinking about buying another DSLR, but keep my D5100 just for fun.
It's great for beginners, and usable in many situations. The negative point for me is the ISO management. I tend to dislike taking pictures when it's night time because of this ( even with a good lense, there's too much noise).
Thanks for sharing
I’m telling you guys, the Nikon D5100 is an excellent camera! I recommend using prime lenses! The glass I’m using is the Nikkor 35mm, 50mm and 85mm all f1.8G lenses. I love it just as much as my D610 and my D750! The video quality will be better with these later DSLRs but you can get photos just as good with the D5100 if you know what your doing!
What's a good used price for this camera?
@@MaicoMoon i have the same question!
Exactly my thoughts
My 5100 back in 2013 came with a 18-55mm DX lens but I read it’s not compatible with this camera???
Can you use it for TH-cam and get a full screen
Mom has had this thing for so long and barely used it so now I have it. I've just been learning about cameras and this one specifically because I have no clue what I am doing yet. Can't wait to learn photography with this thing.
The D5100 is an insanely great camera to learn photography with. Don't let others persuade you to get a "newer" camera. Invest in learning your technique and also invest in better lenses too. A good lens will really improve the image quality. Thank you for sharing!
I’ve owned it since 2013 and love it. Obviously it’s much better with good lenses and it’s worth the investment. It’s a good camera for video and photos but has limitations like any consumer model. I’ve been very happy with it.
Nice! Thanks for sharing. Glad to know you've had yours since 2013!
I have been shooting with a Nikon D5100 for over a year. When I first started using my camera I really struggled with shooting in low light. My low light images were always incredibly dark and super noisy because I never shot above ISO 800. The so called experts screamed never use ISO above 800 or you'll get all kinds of noise. It took a while to figure out that cleaning up noise from a high ISO is a lot easier in Lightroom than fixing low light pictures that are too dark. Now I shoot using auto ISO ranging from ISO 100 to ISO 6400. My images look good even in extreme darkness. I almost forgot to mention that I always shoot low light photos with a 35mm F1.8 prime lens set at f1.8 to f2.8 depending on how dark it is.
Nice! Yeah, the D5100's lowlight performance is actually SURPRISINGLY good if you know what you're doing. I'm not afraid to be between ISO1600-3200 depending on how much light I'm working with.
Thanks for sharing!
I just started using the D5100 and I love it for my class
Nice!! Enjoy it. And keep it! I don't think I'll be selling mine any time soon. I love the articulating screen.
just buyed the camera on the launching month on 2012/13 but up to date in 2023 still it is a very good quality camera for photos .....especially in night it is pretty excellent ........but the video is 10180p is last.....i stilll recomend this d5100 to buy for begginers.....this overall about my experience with nikon d5100....
Thanks for sharing
I still own and used my Nikon d5100 love it! I used for everything… sports and vlogs. Lenes I have are 10-20mm
18-55mm
35m prime lens
50mm prime lens
55-200mm zoom lens
Very nice! Thanks for sharing!
i found this in my moms attic today. not sure if its still functioning coz the battery is missing. but im gonna send this to the shop for a refurbish. i never had a DSLR before.
Nice! If you can, get the original Nikon battery it came with. I've had bad experiences with 3rd party batteries. The D5100 is still an amazing camera. Hope you can enjoy it! Thanks for sharing.
Your "really nice pictures like this" sold me on this Camera! Are you a professional photographer?
I don't consider myself a professional... yet. Always growing and learning and improving my photography as I keep on this path :) Thanks and enjoy the amazing D5100! It's awesome camera to start out with!
Ofcourse it's still good I love my d5100 camera unfortunately I'm thinking about selling it to get a newer camera but it's hard because It was my first camera and it's really nice
Thanks for sharing! It's still a nice camera for sure but I can totally understand upgrading to a newer one, especially if it's your first and only camera. Awesome to know you still have yours!
@@BoostLeekdMedia I wish I got it when it first came out but I didn't start doing photography until 2020
I wish i can have that someday
D5100 user here 🥰
Nice!!
I own a D90 and D5100, I bought the latter used and am still getting used to it - it's quite a change from D90. 😅 Wanted to ask you though - I've been thinking about getting 50mm 1.8G or 85mm 1.8G, I already own a 35mm. But I'm kinda undecisive on the matter. What's your take on this? I usually shoot walking around, street photography mostly. But I prefer prime lenses over zoom ones. I pick a lens for the day and use that. Thanks for your input 😁
I have had 3 50mm F/1.8G lenses :) Now, I'm never going to sell my 50mm F/1.8G. I would suggest the 50mm 1.8G.
I have this camera and I have a lense for it that won't mount onto the camera
What lens do you have? Is the lens a Nikon F-Mount lens?
What’s a good zoom lens for this camera
Depends on your budget. I'd recommend the AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR if you can find one used. Those have fallen in price quite well since the latest version was released a few years ago.
im new to this hobby and i got this model from a friend who uses it occasionally so the shutter count is less than 2k. Im using 55m lens, May i know what is the best lens for portrait photos and settings aswell for family occasions
There really isn't "the best" settings because it really depends on the amount of light you're working with. Are you taking photos during the day? Are you taking photos during a cloudy day or inside a building? There are a lot of factors to "the best settings", so there really isn't a "best setting" as we don't know where you're taking photos and what time of day.
As for "the best lens", it really depends on your style of photography. I know some photographers will suggest the 50mm F/1.8 and others will suggest the 85 or even the 105 F/1.4. At the end of the day, it just depends what kind of style your photography is. I'd still vote for the Nikon 50mm F/1.8G lens for starters.
Does it work with AF-D lens? Or lens with aperture ring?
As long as the lens has "AF-S" on it, it will autofocus with the D5100. If the lens is not an 'AF-S' lens, it will not autofocus.
Hey, can anybody confirm that this camera does subpar portrait photography? I hear mixed things about it, but I’m not too sure if that’s true.
It's an excellent portraits camera if you know what you're doing. It's a very capable camera for portraits. I have a Portraits video with the D5100 here: th-cam.com/video/1eWjXIz7aTQ/w-d-xo.html
That’s good to know. I actually don’t have the same lens. However, I'm going to buy a lens for this camera that’s good for portraits. I currently own the Nikkor 18-55 MM lens, but I'm having trouble getting portrait images with this lens.
I used it to record video and people tell me my video quality isn’t that good… wondering if i should get a different budget dslr to record video..
You're best bet is to move onto the Nikon mirrorless system, which has a far superior video performance compared to the D5x00 series cameras.
What are the best settings to take at night for the d5100
It really depends how much light you get to work with. It's very hard to say since I don't know what lens you are using as well. But, I would not be afraid to use ISO ranges between 1000-4000 on the D5100 if you know how much light you're working with.
A co worker sold me this camera today so I've been studying and watching videos like this. Can't wait to see what kind of content I can create with it!
Hope you enjoy it!
I own one too. Can I ask out of curiosity how much you paid for it?
@@actual_john_doe I gave my co worker 100 bucks. She said it had been sitting at the top of her closet a couple years so she didn't mind selling it so cheap. It came with an extra lense too, she would photograph at football games from faraway with it.
@@thedufourbrand9131 Today I'm buying 80 bucks for the camera and basic lens. haha
Believe it or not but I actually found this in my parents closet while i was looking for my old books! I asked my parents if I could use it and they said yes :) so far I am very satisfied.
Whoa!! Excellent find! I'd be super amazed if I found one, haha. Have fun with it. It's an awesome camera.
Yo same, my parent's have used our 5100D for a long time and stopped using it like 6-7 years back so I asked them if I could recently use as a substitution for my current webcam and they said yes as well :) so excited to use this
Same for me! I searched up this video because of finding it!
I (as I always do!) researched myself dizzy before giving my money into purchasing the best kit for my purposes (and value for money). The D5100 at the time ticked my desires and soon after the Nkon/Nikkar prime & zoom lenes came for more flexible shooting options. Years later, and I'm still searching for reason to justify upgrading - delivering top quality photo memories, ease of use ad comfort are main reasons. I came across your review whilst researching and agree with your findings, so for now my D5100 remains as I still cannot let this one go!
Thank you for sharing! The D5100 is such a nice camera, especially with a nice lens attached to it. Glad to know you still have yours!
I got my D5100 10 years ago for photography, and today it's what I use for all my videos on my channel. It's not the highest quality video, but it's pretty good. I don't usually let it autofocus in video mode since it doesn't work as reliably as I'd like. I'm just getting back into nature photography now and I'm wanting to see what an upgrade would get me.
Whoa nice! Yeah, I think the Z50 is a really nice update to the D5000 series cameras. Especially since the video performance on the Z50 is night and day difference compared to the D5100.
What's a good used price for this camera?
My husband got me this camera in 2011 and it's the only camera I have. For years, I did not really use it much but I have been taking photography as my hobby seriously for the last two years. I have learned so much with it. I think it's a great camera. I have the two kit lenses added a prime and a telephoto, the Speedlight flash and a tripod. I want to improve my technique even more with what I have. We'll see.
Thank you for sharing your experiences with the D5100. It's still a VERY capable camera. Glad you're continuing on improving! :D That's amazing!
Thank you for the great info in your videos!
The D5100 is an excellent walking around with camera, especially when paired with the 35/1.8.
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D5100 is my first and only camera. I have it since 2013. Learned a lot with it and I love it. Now I thinking to upgrade on a Z7 II, but I will definitely keep it, since I have some good lenses, (I always wanted to have 2 cameras with me for different situations without the need to change lenses.
Nice! Cool to know that you still have yours! The Z7ii is an awesome camera. Having 2 cameras is amazing. Have fun with the D5100! The Z7ii is just another monster :)
I still have mine and still use for travel. Comes out amazing even without editing. Also the movable screen is great for short or taller folk
Which lense do you use with it?
Personally, I own one (it was a hand-me-down from my mom), and I just found the charger today. It's truly insane even in 2023, and super compact!
Nice! Thanks for sharing!
I actually own two of them and use them in all kinds of projects, from ENG reporting to live multicam streams (with a bit of 3rd party assistance). Solid images and video, which depending on the lens can look REALLY good, autofocus or not. I’ve owned them for a couple years and they still hold up well.
Hey, im curious what your set up is for livestreaming? I am looking at buying one of these to use for photography, but also for live streaming. Your imput would really help.
@@keeganpetersen3618 Hey Kegan. So I’m using two of these connected to an HDMI (Input)-USB adapter each I bought at Amazon. (No brand). To keep them on I’m powering them with an AC/DC battery each, connected to the wall socket. And to prevent them from locking down after some time, I had to kinda “jailbreak” them with a 3rd party software you can find online (the name I really can’t recall). Be mindful of two things: you CAN turn off most of the overlay information off so it doesn’t get in the way. But you CAN’T hide the face tracker (as far as I have found). So you’ll have to snug it away to a corner and find something clever to cover it up. And also be aware that the signal you’re sending to the PC (I use OBS) is actually more like a 4:3 where you can see the full display as it comes out of the camera. So you need to crop it just so the essential frame you need will be visible. This really isn’t a cheap plug, but feel free to visit my channel, on the Live section and watch the live stream I did this weekend using all these methods. Both my shot and my guest’s is being filmed with a Nikon D5100. Hope this helps!
@@wrestlingtraduzido great. Thank you so much for the info!
What's a good used price for this camera?
I'm getting the d5100 second hand at a really cheap price in 2024. Shall I buy it?
Do it! Especially if it's still in great working condition.
I'm here because I will buy a second hand D5100. The shuttercount is just 30k, it comes with two lenses, remote control, charger, tripod and filters for €350. I think this is a good deal.
I'm assuming the 2 lenses is the 18-55mm and the 55-200? It's not a bad deal if it's in PRESTINE condition. If not, see if they can do €300.
Great video from a true appreciator of photography. Thank You from a UK NIKON d80 user.
Even 80's Camera still good. It is not about the camera, it's the one who use the camera :)
100% agreed!
I got it from my dad. He bought it in around 2012 and its still good as new. I have the 200mm and 100mm lenses and it is a treat.
I’ve owned my d5100 since 2011.
2 years ago I used to shoot pictures for a website I was building for myself. Last week I hired a photographer who said his camera was “miles above mine” yet he showed up and took absolute crap pictures.
A $2k camera isn’t going to give you better pictures if you don’t do what the client wants.
Needless to say I ended up redoing all my shots 2 years later and I love the way they came out.
I love long deep exposures and the lightening I can achieve is awesome. I also only edit my photos in the nef processor and I was more then happy.
Is it still a viable camera for most amateur photographers?? Absolutely.
Love my Nikon
Nice!! Thanks for sharing!
Just got one for second handed and this is the first camera I got and it is working for me so far but I'm thinking about getting other lenses I now have the 55mm. Need suggestions 😂
Lens recommendation really depends on your style of photography. Hard to say...I'll always suggest the 35mm F/1.8G DX but if you're new to photography, a zoom lens is what I would suggest. Take a look at the 17-50 F/2.8 from Sigma or Tamron but just make sure it will autofocus with the D5100.
I am having problems getting the batteries for it. Please help because I bought some batteries but the camera doesn't accept them.
You will have to find the original Nikon D5100 batteries from Nikon and not third party batteries. I hope this helps.
What I don't understand is that the D3200 is newer than the D5100, I guess, but I like the screen feature in the D5100, which makes it very handy while filming, but why they remove the screen in the D3200? I am just wondering. Because having this type of screen is a plus.
The D3000 series cameras don't have the swivel screen unfortunately. All of the D5000 series cameras have the swivel screen. Which is odd because the swivel screen is AMAZING to have. Not sure why Nikon decided to not add that feature to the D3000 cameras but only to the D5000 series cameras.
d3100 is better than smartphones, d5100 is a great camera that last around 100k shots
How does this compare to the d3300 in terms of image quality, low light performance and auto focus performance?
The D3300 is definitely ahead of the D5100 in terms of those 3. The D3300's "newer" 24mp sensor is quite good compared to the D5100's 16mp sensor.
Hi, I have a D5100. Can you suggest which lens I should get to take wildlife/safari photos with my D5100. Thank you.
It depends what your budget is but I would start with the 70-300 VR. If your budget is higher, I would highly recommend the Nikon 200-500 lens.
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Do you think I should get the Canon 600d or nikon d5100
I'm a beginner and I just need a camera to take some pictures as a hobby
Whichever one fits your budget. Both are great cameras to start out with. I'm more familiar with Nikon so my vote goes to Nikon :)
Hi i have a question my d5100 when im in live view is in full HDMI and I can't see the icon and the square on in any ideA how do i fixs that?
Did you mean that you can see the gridlines on the screen when you're in live view mode?
Do Americans normally pronounce it "Na-ee-kon"? It's "Nee-kon", since the 'i' is pronounced as 'ee' in Japanese romanization systems.
That's what it looks like unfortunately. USA folks like to butcher words. My whole life, I've been pronouncing it "ny-con" and not "knee-con".
I’m looking for a decent camera to film football games and wrestling matches…would this camera do? I’m Hawai’i so lighting is amazing I’m guessing lol
Unfortunately, I would not rely on it to film football games and wrestling matches because the autofocus is not reliable.
Hi I do have a d5100 n I was planning a trip to Himalayas could u recommend a lens tht would work best for landscape n portrait photography, I do have a tamron zoom lense n the basic Nikon lens tht it comes with
UP!!
I'd recommend the Sigma 18-35 F/1.8. Excellent for portraits and for landscape. The only downside with that lens is the size and weight of the lens.
Simple answer as a D5100 user for 5 years:
Its one of the best DSLR cameras I’ve used and has an amazing color sensor and works KIND OF well in low light situations. Ive shot through all sorts of weather conditions (rain, snow, thunderstorm, cloudy, sunny) and most of the photos have came out great. However, its really really heavy with the wrong lens and doesn’t work well with Tamron lenses (especially with 70-300). I’m switching to an A7ii and the 5100 will forever be my first baby.
Pro photographer and owned the D5100 since 2013. It's great. When I go shooting on a day trip for fun. I leave my other expensive Nikon's and simply grab this and go! Even with the 18-55mm kit lens... Yeah!
People see my portfolio and the photos taken on this camera get just as many nice comments as my other cameras. Actually I have two D5100 cameras so my wife can use the other one. She just puts it in auto mode (green) and fires away.
Tip: Take one photo with flash on, the next one hold flash down with your finger. This dramatically increases your odds of getting at least one shot right.
And also like others say, try some prime lenses like a 35mm. f/1.8 or the 50mm. f/1.8 etc.
Don't think you have a poor quality camera, the D5100 is awesome 😎
Practice composition and lighting. Take as many pictures as you can!
Thank you so much for sharing @lancea1470! Awesome tips!
I could easily say that nikon kit lens is the good basic kit lens among all brands
I'm using the Nikon D5100 for such a long time already, since other DSLRs are just costing too much for a hobby purpose. Ever since I use it, it only disappointed in ISO quality (going above 640 is...not so good). I'm now using it for macro photography with the help of Nikkor 50mm (the best lens out there for this particular camera!!!) and two Kenko rings for some macro shots. It's an old camera and the quality of the images do tell that, but still, it's a very, very good camera!!!
Totally agree!
I have some amazing animal photos taken with the D5100. I acquired the D3300 about a year after it was released, around the time the D5500 came out. I chose the D3300 over the D5500, a decision I now think might have been a mistake, as I never really used it. A lot was happening in my life at that point, so the camera was just set aside. Now, I'm planning to start using it again, and I might get my D5100 back. I sold it to my mom, but she doesn't use it since she prefers video cameras more when on vacation. So, I'll take it back, and now I'll have two cameras. I like the D5100 and still think it's an amazing camera today, especially if you know how to use it.
Thank you for sharing! Glad to know your experiences with the D5100. I'd love to get my hands on the D3300 someday.
From my recollection, the differences between the models aren't that significant. In fact, I even think the D5100 might be better in certain aspects, despite having a lower megapixel count. Here are some features where the D5100 excels:
1. Flip-out Screen: The D5100 has a flip-out screen, which is highly beneficial for versatile shooting angles and is especially useful in vlogging or situations where you need to see yourself while shooting.
2. Wider Dynamic Range : With a 6.25% wider dynamic range (13.6 Evs vs 12.8 Evs), the D5100 can capture a greater span of shadows and highlights, which is crucial for high-contrast scenes.
3. Timelapse Function: The D5100's built-in timelapse function is great for creating time-lapse videos without needing additional software or external intervalometers.
4. Built-in HDR Mode: This feature allows the camera to capture images with a higher dynamic range right out of the camera, combining multiple exposures into one HDR image.
5. Higher Pixel Density: At 471 ppi versus 333.2 ppi, the D5100 offers a higher pixel density, which can result in sharper images and better detail when viewing photos at a close range or when cropping.
As for the D3300, I haven't really used it enough to determine if it's superior, even though I acquired it a year after its release. Each camera has its strengths, and the best choice often depends on the specific needs and preferences of the photographer.
Just ordered one today for 140$. My first camera
I still own Nikon D5100 with stock 18-55, 35mm 1.8 and tamron 70-300mm macro
Very nice! I love the 35 F/1.8 on the D5100. :) Thanks for sharing.
Hi. I got Nikon D5100 from a friend. I need to use canon 55-250mm lens on nikonD5100 body. Can you suggest any adapter available for this purpose?
There aren't many adapters available. Your best choice is to sell that Canon version and get the Nikon model. I've heard the autofocus is not reliable with the adapters, especially with the Canon lenses.
@@BoostLeekdMedia thank you 👍
Hi I’m trying to you mine for podcast. What settings are best for inside video ?
I would have it at full auto mode. The D5100's video autofocus is out dated but if it's in automode with face-tracking, that may be your best setting.
I've got since 1year d5100 and 70-300mm lens it's amazing camera 📸
The 70-300 lens is one that I need to get. Heard great things about that lens. Thanks for sharing your experience with the D5100.
Just got a used one for 100 bucks and from the research I’ve done seems to be a really good deal
$100 is an awesome deal. I just recently used the D5100 to record my latest Nikon Z6 video :) It's not too bad at all.
Thank you, Sir for this video. I have a D5100 and it reminds me of my college days. Because it's a gift from my Papa. I hope you can create a video on how to adjust the ISO , APERTURE. Also, how to get rid of fungus and how to take care of the D5100? thank you!
The fungus inside the lens is not a good sign. Unfortunately, it will cost more to clean the lens, so I'd recommend getting a new lens if possible. Fungus in the lens will definitely affect image quality.
I'm still using this camera with the stock lens. If you are looking for video shoots, don't even think about buying it :D But if you just want to shoot some good quality pics, and you want to use it at night's also, you can buy it. But a better lens, like a prime 50 mm 1.8 f lens will help you a lot if you can afford it.
Thanks for sharing! And 100% agree with you about NOT doing videos with this camera, haha!
@@BoostLeekdMedia yeah because 1080 24 FPS is not Cool for youtube. The viewers will be not Happy if i upload a vid i guess 😂
yeah i have the d5100 but tbh i dont know how to use it pretty much so fr ill really appreciate it if i get help
I learned with the older Nikon D40. The D5100 is an excellent camera to start out with. Use it as much as you can. That's the best way to learn the camera.
I have 2 D5100s.
35mm and 50mm primes are exquisite with this Camera in low light. ISO@3200 on the high side.
I often switch back and forth with my D7200. I like the D7200, ... but the D5100 has my heart.
Nice! Thanks for sharing! I'm still amazed at how well the D5100 performs at higher ISO ranges.
The lense I have is Nikon dx 18-55 would this lense be hard to autofocus
That lens should be able to autofocus on the D5100.
I don't like this camera because video never auto focus always blurry after :(
yeah, the video on the D5100 is horrible. Autofocus is basically non-existent. But, for photography, it definitely still holds up!
I still have my D5100 since 2011. Loved this camera. Looking for an upgrade now, but not sure which one. Thinking of the D5300, D5600 or D7200, D7500
If your budget is in the range of the D7500, the D7500 is a great camera. If it isn't, the D7200 is still an excellent body.
I love my d510p
Have lots of lenses for it. Its easy to use
Totally agree with you. Thank you for sharing!
I have a question for you. I know you're from St Paul. I have been looking for a spot to photo skyline of St Paul but everything seems very overgrown and blocks any good views. Do you know of any good spots this time of year? I've been to mounds park and west side but it's all over grown.
Hey Steve! Check out Cass Gilbert Memorial Park. Harriet Island Regional Park is another spot as well.
I have the D5100 and the prime 35mm f1.8G lens as well. Great photos still!
Great lens, great combo! Thanks for sharing!
Do you think this camera is good for shooting video clients that are on a budget?
Depends what kinds of videos. I would not depend on it for fast moving situations or if you're moving a lot. On top of that, the D5100 only has a max recording time of only 20 minutes, which is a good amount of time but if you're recording events, it's not too long and can be a hassle.
I hope this helps!
I found one on Amazon for a great price!! I'm in need of a new one !!!!
Nice! It's an awesome little camera :)
I have a question! Is there any way to activate live view changes on the LCD screen? It really helps to get everything set perfectly to the shot, without testing it many times until you get the exposure right
I don't think there is. That's one of the downsides of the D5100's live view. Even though I am switching my settings, I don't see those settings change immediately.
@@BoostLeekdMedia oooh I see, tnks man
Does anyone use this camera as a webcam? Curious what your experience is
I don't but it looks like others on youtube have successfully done it.
I think even e-pl7, g9x mark2 or rx100 mark2 is good for these days and 150 bucks
I bought the D5100 in 2011 because it looked good and felt good in my hand. But I hardly used it except on a few family occasions. Once in awhile I take it out for a walk and it is in great condition. However, I now want to use it for live streaming and some comments reveal that it has a limited video exposure, that is why it cannot be used for live streaming like some other Nikon models. Is there a way to circumvent this? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks!
I haven't tried live streaming with it. And as you mentioned, it's probably very limited for streaming use.
I just picked this up for $25. It was at a thrift store. I'm thrilled. My first Nikon. It was the body only, but I did pick up a lens for a nikon for a few dollars about a year ago, and it fit. :)
Whoa! You got it for an awesome deal! Thanks for sharing!
Am currently using the D5100, good dslr and still learning more about it,,
Good choice and thanks for sharing!
I have just been given a Nikon D5100 that is practically unused from new. I know it’s over 10 years old but I’m very pleased with it, to learn photography I think it will be a great camera. Even full auto point and shoot produces good photos (at least to my untrained eye). I am studying it now and there’s a lot to learn. 😊
Thanks for sharing Walter!
I am using the D5100 and I bought it back in 2013, just have less than 10 K on the shutter count. I am kind of satisfied with the camera but I was planning to upgrade it to D5600 but ended up buying a new lens. I have the kit lens 18-55mm,prime 50mm 1.8G and a telephoto 55 to 300mm. Planning to buy a 40mm micro for Macro photography.
Just a suggestion, should i upgrade to D5600? I only do photography and dont need it for vloging or videos.
I would invest on better lenses. The D5600 is nice but for the price they're going for, I'd get better lenses for the D5100.
@@BoostLeekdMedia Update: Upgraded my camera body to D7500. Now planning to buy the 200-500 Nikon or a 150-600 sigma as I do bird photography more.
Is this camera good for a beginner camera for photography?
Yes, it is! Especially if you're on a budget.
I love my D5100. Greetings from germany.
Great to hear!
Yes of course it is still good. The Nikon D200 is still amazing and all the other camera's that came before it. #nobadcameras
I use my D200 from time to time. Even the D40 hold up fairly well too!
@@BoostLeekdMedia yup I agree I enjoy older unwanted cameras, my d200, xpro1, Leica M8 all amazing!
D5100 was the first DSLR I owned. In addition to the screen, it had very good high-ISO performance for its time. The body was very popular among astrophotographers in the early to mid 2010s.
Nice! Agree with you about the ISO performance. I think it still holds up fairly well, nowadays, if you know what you're doing.
i really want to own a dslr :(
I bought this camera this year on March at 110$ with kit lens and it is great! I love it!
It really is!
@@BoostLeekdMedia Its kina hard to focus on it tho, but still a great deal!
Living In The Past I hate To Tell You BUT IT'S NOW 2024
I have one, I'm not sure about it, picture quality and colours seem poor compared to the d3000. I usually need to do lots of editing to bring the colours back from looking washed out.
It's a second hand camera, no idea what previous owners have done to it.
It could be certain settings. The colors from the d5100 and D3000 are 'different' since the D3000 has the CCD sensor and the D5100 has a CMOS sensor. It's possible the previous owners could have changed the Picture Control Settings.
@@BoostLeekdMedia thank you for taking time to reply, much appreciated 👍
I have done a full reset of the camera and settings and recently cleaned the sensor, I think histograms looks more evenly spread, with less to the white side, but I need a reasonable day to actually test the camera and see how it goes.
Ta much again 👍
Its because D3000 captures 11 stops of dynamic range, D5100 capture 13,6 stops (both dxomark data) and has better (23.5 vs 22.3 bits) color depth. This means D5100 captures additional tones, whiter than D3000's pure white, blacks darker than D3000's pure black and its more sensitive to tonal variations. To "represent" all of these new tones in RAW, purest black and purest white of d5100 shifts mid tones more towards the center of the histogram, and as such it "looks" washed. Kind of like HDR image on non-HDR display. My D800 with 14.4 stops dynamic range has RAWs are even more "washed" than my D5100, there is just no way around it.
If picture controls set to "normal" picture profile with no D-lighting, this means camera applies no color alterations when creating JPGs. Result is D3000 would look more saturated and D5100 would look worse. Solution is simple, play with picture profiles, select something more vibrant, and use D-Lighting so that camera will properly use that extra dynamic range for highlight/shadow recovery and not for reducing the saturation of the image.
@@batuhancokmar7330 thank you for the detailed response 👍
Do you believe the D5100 will make better family photos today than today's phone(like iPhone 15 or Samsung s24)?
of course no taking into account the zoom lens. no doubt zoom will be better on the Nikon. I got the 18-55 and 55-300 kit lens
I believe it does if you have the correct settings on the D5100. The iphone 15 and S24 are great but for BIG family, with multiple people, the DSLRs have better image quality if you're looking at it on a desktop computer. But nothing beats the convenience of cell phones though :)
It depends on your lens and post processing skills. On one extreme end, take a photo with a Sigma ART series f/1.4 prime lens, use external flash if necessary and take your 400+ ISO RAWs and run them through Topaz AI for noise reduction. Then there is no contest, any photo shot by D5100 will be FAR cleaner than what iphone 15 gives under best of circumstances. Difference would be like comparing an iPhone 4S to 15 Pro. With not-so-sharp 18-55 kit lens shot at very dark 50mm f/5,6 aperture, very high ISO, too low shutter speed and Camera JPEGs processed by camera's 13 year-old image processor? Tested a few times, and phones yield slightly better low-light results today.
@@BoostLeekdMedia exactly what I wanted to hear, Thanks😊
I bought this in 2012 still using it and it’s great. Took many many photos and colors are amazing. It’s not best for low light and worst for video just too much vibrations.
Thanks for sharing
I've also the Nikon D5100, but I don't use it since the autofocus of the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105 mm lense doesn't work :/.
Ah, thats a bummer. Hopefully you can find another lens for the D5100 soon.
I have ZERO experience with with any camera but I have one of these. I only use it on auto as I have no Idea what I’m doing but everything always turns out amazing
Tengo la D5100 con lentes Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, Youngnuo 50mm f/1.8 y Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, tomo fotos en RAW y saca excelentes fotos. Quiero comprarme un Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6.
Video recording is limited with 30 minutes?
20 minutes max, then, you will have to press the record button again to record another 20 minutes. Just make sure you have a memory card for that amount of time. But by that time, the battery will most likely be drained because I just did a video recording session and the battery logo was red.
I don't shoot in the dark and I don't do video....but the D5100 excels in the nice bright conditions that I shoot in so those drawbacks don't matter to me at all. If you want to use it like me then it's awesome - with a decent lens it will reward you with fantastic images. It's light as a feather so you can carry this about all day and you won't even know it's on your shoulder.....and some people say they wanted something lighter so they went over to M4/3...???🤔🤔
Thanks for sharing your experiences with the D5100! It's still a super capable camera as you said. Never knew why people wanted to switch to the M4/3 cameras when all you need is this camera and a decent lens to really capture what you need.
I have one but I never learned how to use it. Hoping to change that now that I am doing a you tube channel
I bought this camera when it came out in 2011 and I love it. Very versatile!
Whoa! Awesome. Thanks for sharing!