Nikon launches D5100 DSLR in India for Rs.34,450

Nikon India has announced the launch of new 16.2-megapixel Nikon D5100 D-SLR.The Nikon D5100 is designed for those who ready to express themselves creatively.

The new D5100 has a 16.2 megapixel sensor, same as the one on the D7000 and up from the 12 megapixel sensor on the D5000. The new camera can also record videos at 1080p resolution at 30, 25 and 24FPS. There is no 60FPS option for any resolution, unlike the Canon EOS 550D.
The D5100 has a side mounted 3-inch, 921,000 dots articulated display, unlike the bottom mounted display on the D5000. The D5100 also offers multiple effects that can be applied to images and videos before shooting, a first for a Nikon DSLR.

The Nikon D5100 has features designed to enhance the shooting experience, including an impressive new 3-inch, super sharp 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD screen and full HD (1080p) movie recording with full-time autofocus. The 16.2-megapixel D5100 is also the first Nikon D-SLR to provide in-camera effects that can be applied to both photos and movies to deliver even more creative expression.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Hiroshi Takashina, Managing Director, Nikon India, said,

"Consumers want to carry only one device with them while travelling which can fulfill all their needs of capturing the beautiful moments of life. The D5100, a high-quality D-SLR is designed to respond to the needs of a broad range of users, from those using a D-SLR camera for the first time to those looking to express their individual sense of creativity through high quality images and the ability of HD movie creation. With Nikon D5100, consumers have a simple path to creative freedom for both stills and movies."

The vari-angle monitor adopted for the D5100 has been enlarged to three inches and now utilize a side hinge that enables better flexibility during hand-held shooting or when mounted on a tripod. The camera is also equipped with the D-Movie function which supports recording of full-HD (1920 x 1080p, 30fps/ 25fps/24fps) movies, as well as a Special Effects mode with which a variety of special effects can be applied to still images and movies. D5100 kit will include AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens.Nikon India has launched a 16.2 megapixel Nikon D5100 D-SLR with a host of new and innovative features aimed at giving photographers the tools to leave behind the creative constraints and tell stories with amazing image quality and stunning HD movies. Overall, the Nikon D5100 is designed for those who ready to express themselves creatively.
The Nikon D5100 is sold with a DSLR bag and a 4GB card as part of the standard equipment.