The SLR camera for beginners was first offered by Nikon, which staked on the affordability of semi-professional equipment in the budget class of digital devices. The manufacturer did not fail, and the consumer got access to maximum convenience and unsurpassed quality of creating photos.
The focus of this article is the Nikon D5100 Kit SLR, which holds a leading position in the digital technology markets of all countries of the world. Specifications, reviews from professionals and amateurs, as well as a small overview of the requested functionality will allow a potential buyer to get to know the legend better.
First meeting
When seeing a digital device for the first time and picking it up, the buyer will be greatly surprised by its light weight and small dimensions. The thing is that the manufacturer took care of the user's convenience and tried to make the Nikon D5100 Kit SLR camera as compact as possible. The body of the gadget is made of durable plastic, not magnesiumalloy, like professional devices. As for amenities, there is nothing to complain about here, the shape of the camera, its bends and mounts completely repeat the contour of expensive devices.
Having paid 30,000 rubles for a DSLR, not a single buyer will be disappointed with his choice, because, in addition to the functionality of a digital device and ease of use, the manufacturer has taken care of even the smallest details. If we talk about the packaging of the product, then the factory tried to equip the gadget with all the necessary accessories. Need a feature extension? Please choose any components on the market, full compatibility (lenses, flashes, filters, remotes).
Sea Monster Connection
The abbreviation Kit, present in the name of any SLR camera, indicates that there is a lens in the box with a digital device. The Nikon D5100 Kit camera can be shipped from the factory in several trim levels, which differ only in lens models. The most popular modification is considered to be a device with Nikon 18-55 VR optics. Such a camera can satisfy the home user who wants to take pictures of household members indoors and outdoors.
But for creativity and semi-professional activities, it is better to give preference to a device with a rangefinder lens 18-140 VR or 18-105 VR. Their main feature is the increased focal length, which allows you to shoot distant objects. But for shooting portraits, none of the above lenses are suitable. Professionalsrecommend that beginners in such cases purchase a camera in the Body configuration (without a lens) and buy separately high-aperture optics with a minimum focus.
Media screen facilities
Naturally, the swivel display is a major consideration for many buyers choosing the Nikon D5100 Kit. Reviews of professionals assure that this is the only element that any photographer would like to see on their mirror device. The liquid crystal screen is connected to the body of the gadget with a special hinge that allows the display to rotate and tilt at any angle.
The three-inch display has a high resolution, which allows the user not only to make manual settings in the camera, but also to choose the right exposure when shooting. It is also convenient to view footage on a high-quality screen and choose worthy photos without connecting to a computer.
High quality home video
For video shooting in FullHD format, the “SLR” Nikon D5100 Kit 18-55 VR reviews are only positive. After all, there are not many similar digital devices on the market that have tracking autofocus directly during video recording. Also, the advantages include the ability to record stereo sound. True, the manufacturer's organization leaves much to be desired, because an external stereo microphone is needed to implement the functionality.
We should not forget about the convenience of video recording. The user no longer needs to hold the camera in front of their face,The swivel screen greatly simplifies the shooting process, however, a beginner will still have to spend several hours getting used to the controls.
The most delicious gingerbread
Although the Nikon D5100 Kit AF-S is not a full-sized matrix, its dimensions are still several times larger than those of conventional compact devices. It is thanks to this matrix that the user receives high-quality images. It is fashionable to discuss megapixels and their number in smartphones and portable gadgets, but only with the help of a SLR camera you can see significant differences. A 16-megapixel sensor is enough to take a high-quality photo and place it in full size on any wall in the room.
In the media, many professionals speak negatively about the noise reduction system in the camera. Yes, the matrix still does not reach the professional level and in low light shows poor quality photos. The situation can only be corrected with an external flash and a fast lens.
Working speed
The high performance and speed of photo processing made many hobbyists switch from compact devices to the Nikon D5100 Kit. Customer reviews on the speed of the mirror device reveal in detail all the conveniences of the EXPEED2 processor built into the gadget. I pressed the button - the frame was saved, and the camera is ready to continue shooting in a split second. We need a series of shots - please, no delays, everything works quicklyand without any problems.
Some amateurs claim that they got a defective camera when buying, as it freezes during continuous shooting or video recording. However, professionals parry such statements with recommendations for installing high-speed SD memory cards (Class 10 or Ultra). The problem is fixed immediately.
The machine solves all problems
The purchase of a Nikon D5100 Kit SLR camera by beginners and amateurs is due to the fact that the manufacturer provided the owner with easy shooting control by creating many ready-made setup scenes that work in automatic mode. It is this functionality that is constantly discussed in the media. Its advantages include ordinary users, and its disadvantages are professional photographers. The dispute is resolved quite simply: you just need to compare the car with a manual transmission and an automatic transmission.
Choosing ready-made settings, it will be easier for a beginner to get acquainted with the operation of a SLR camera. By learning to determine the correct exposure, the user can make his own changes to the settings. With manual control, everything is difficult, but, on the other hand, you can achieve better picture quality, because the manufacturer could not provide for all lighting options and color saturation.
Oh those buttons
A large number of switches and buttons are complemented by a huge wheel with many divisions located on the top panel of the Nikon D5100 Kit. Naturally, such an abundance indicates a widethe functionality of a mirror device, however, the first days of operation of the gadget introduces any beginner into a stupor. In fact, there is nothing complicated about this, on the contrary, the manufacturer simply placed additional buttons on the device body and provided the user with the opportunity to assign frequently used functionality to them.
It is clear that it will be difficult to figure it out without instructions, but this is exactly what all professionals advise to do in their reviews. Theory without practice can help few people, so you need to open the camera menu and try all the settings. There is no need to be afraid to break the gadget, because you can return it to the factory settings with just one action in the global system settings.
SLR chips and features
To the advantages that are present in the camera Nikon D5100 Kit, without a doubt, you can add the possibility of remote control. It is carried out both from a wired and infrared remote control. A very handy feature when you need to take a picture of the whole family. A reflex camera can also work with devices from other manufacturers (we are talking about flashes and lenses), however, in most cases, the implementation of the functionality is possible only in manual mode.
Professionals and amateurs attribute the impossibility of quickly changing ISO when shooting in non-automatic mode to significant shortcomings in their reviews. Getting to the base parameter, which is often requested via the function key, is very difficult.uncomfortable.
In closing
In general, the Nikon D5100 Kit SLR camera turned out to be very impressive. It is lightweight, comfortable, functional and produces very high quality pictures. There is nothing to complain about even the most demanding user who wants to buy a camera for creativity and home use.
