Stimulate your creativity. The Nikon D5100 offers a host of new photographic and video tools that deliver superior performance and exceptional image quality with class leading versatility. With 16.2 megapixels, a swivel Vari-Angle LCD monitor, Full HD movie capabilities, new Effects Mode and new HDR setting, you hold the power and performance to capture beautiful moments and the freedom to get creative.

• Creativity From Any Point Of View
  Designed to take pictures or record D-Movies from unique viewpoints, the large 3” super sharp 920,000-dot Vari-angle LCD monitor allows for versatile high quality viewing and playback. Try a high angle for overhead images, waist level for candid shots or a low vantage point for a look from ground level as well as for the fun of taking self-portraits.
  
  
• Express Yourself
  Whether taking still pictures or recording Full HD movies, use the Effects Mode to add a creative touch to your images. Select from the amazing array of special effects such as Selective Color, to isolate any color within a scene or Night Vision to capture details in places too dark for your own eyes. Try High Key to create bright, glowing images filled with atmosphere or emphasize the mood of a scene using Low Key, or Miniature Effect, which makes a scene look like a miniature scale model!
  
  There are countless ways to take your imagination and images to the next level. In extreme high contrast light situations, the all-new HDR setting makes sure you get a good photograph by creating a composite image that brings out more details with less noise and richer color gradation. As your skills develop, you will find more ways to not only take incredible pictures and movies, but also make them truly stand out.
  
  
• Tell better stories
  The D5100 delivers exceptionally high-quality movie performance due to its Full HD capability, the latest in Full-time autofocus takes the guesswork out of tracking your subjects while in motion. The camera has ergonomically placed Live View and D-Movie start buttons for 20 minutes of uninterrupted recording time.Take your picture-taking and movie-making potential to impressive new levels with in-camera editing and creative controls. You have the freedom to choose the start and end points of your footage, and sound recording capabilities are also provided – including stereo (with optional microphone).
  
  
• Stunning Image Quality in a Class Of Its Own
  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. Its CMOS sensor offers a remarkably wide ISO range of ISO 100 to 6400 with reduced noise which enables you to take pictures at faster shutter speeds and capture scenes and subjects with less blur. Handheld photographs and Full HD movies come out looking great even in low light.
  
  
• Speed and Performance That Delivers
  With high-speed continuous photos at approximately 4 frames per second, you’ll capture the most important moments and with D5100s large optical viewfinder you get accurate and a precise view in every situation. You’ll get a precise view in every situation.
  
  Plus, the D5100s 11-point AF system provides flexibility to compose the shot you want ensuring your subject is captured sharply wherever it’s located in the frame. Working together with the Scene Recognition System, the camera can keep your main subject in focus even if the composition changes using Nikon’s exclusive 3D-tracking.