Nikon D5100 Body
Condition & contents
| Grading | Good cosmetic condition. Some signs of use to rubber grips and minor dust in viewfinder. All functions operational. |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Boxed |
At a glance: Nikon D5100 body - 16MP enthusiast APS-C DSLR with vari-angle screen.
About this lens
The Nikon D5100 is Nikon's 2011 enthusiast APS-C DSLR - 16.2MP Sony sensor, a vari-angle LCD (first Nikon DSLR with one), and 1080p HD video. A popular choice in its era for enthusiast photographers moving beyond entry-level bodies.
Build & handling
| Type | APS-C DSLR (F mount / DX) |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 16.2 megapixel APS-C (DX) CMOS (Sony sensor) |
| ISO range | 100-6400 (expandable to 25600) |
| Continuous shooting | Up to 4 fps |
| Autofocus points | 11 (1 cross-type centre) |
| Video | 1080p at 24/25/30fps, 720p at 25/30fps |
| Viewfinder | Pentamirror optical viewfinder, 95% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0-inch vari-angle LCD, 920k dots |
| Weight (body) | 560g |
| AF motor | No in-body (lens must have AF motor for AF) |
Works with
- Accepts Nikon F-mount lenses - autofocuses only on AF-S, AF-P, AF-I lenses (lens-motor-equipped)
- Older AF/AF-D screw-drive lenses mount and meter but only work in manual focus
- Will accept DX and FX lenses (both work)
- Cannot mount Nikon Z lenses
Best for
A well-regarded enthusiast DSLR of its era - 16MP sensor is still useable for stills, vari-angle screen was a notable step up for Nikon, and the image quality was class-leading in 2011 thanks to the Sony sensor. Important caveat: no in-body AF motor - only AF-S, AF-P and AF-I lenses autofocus. AF/AF-D screw-drive lenses only manual focus on the D5100.
Frequently asked questions
Will my old AF screw-drive Nikon lens autofocus on the D5100?
No. The D5100 has no built-in body AF motor. Only AF-S, AF-P and AF-I lenses (those with built-in focus motors) will autofocus. Older AF and AF-D lenses mount and meter correctly but you'll have to focus manually.
Specifications
| Type | DSLR |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Nikon |