Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

Nikon D5100 DX-Format DSLR Camera Body
Creative Multimedia Core – 16.2MP DX Sensor, 1080p Full HD Movie Servo & Fully Articulating Swivel LCD (Well Used / Functional Deficiencies)
The Nikon D5100 is a versatile, feature-packed DX-format digital SLR camera body engineered to blend advanced pro-tier image processing with intuitive, creative flexibility. Built around a high-resolution 16.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor and the robust EXPEED 2 processing engine—a core subsystem inherited from advanced enthusiast models—the D5100 delivers rich color gradations, wide dynamic range, and clean high-ISO performance scaling up to a native sensitivity of ISO 6400. It stands as an exceptional choice for budding videographers, everyday family chroniclers, and hobbyists stepping into the world of creative manual exposure control.

A definitive asset of the D5100 is its side-hinged, fully articulating 3.0-inch vari-angle LCD monitor. Swiveling a full 180° horizontally and rotating up and down, it grants photographers complete structural freedom to confidently frame overhead crowd shots, low-slung macro perspectives, or front-facing self-portraits. For multimedia creators, a dedicated live view toggle activates Full HD 1080p movie recording backed by a full-time servo autofocus (AF-F) tracking matrix, an automatic Scene Recognition system, and a robust array of in-camera digital special effects.

Please Note: This camera body is in well-used cosmetic condition and exhibits specific physical mechanical deficiencies. While the internal electronic imaging systems and sensor function as intended, the camera has a touchy LCD orientation mechanism and a loose battery door. See the detailed diagnostics section below.

Key Features & Imaging Performance
16.2MP DX Sensor & EXPEED 2 Architecture: Leverages a high-resolution crop sensor blueprint to ensure optimized light-gathering efficiency and minimal noise profiles across a broad native ISO 100-6400 spectrum (expandable to ISO 25600 equivalent).

3.0-Inch 921k-Dot Vari-Angle LCD: Outfitted with an articulating monitor screen that opens horizontally 180° and flips up and down from +180° to -90°. This layout simplifies complex architectural or low-slung ground-level framing during live view and movie shooting.

11-Point Phase-Detection AF System: Driven by a rapid Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module containing a central cross-type sensor. Supports advanced 3D-tracking logic that works alongside the Scene Recognition system to maintain critical focus on moving subjects.

In-Camera High Dynamic Range (HDR): Automatically captures two distinct exposures (one overexposed, one underexposed) within a single shutter release, blending them instantly to tame extreme high-contrast lighting and extract exquisite shadow and highlight detail.

Active D-Lighting Correction: Optimizes mid-tones, highlights, and deep shadows in real time while tracking high-contrast environments, rendering details closer to how the human eye natively perceives them.

Nikon Integrated Dust Removal System: Features an exclusive dual-action system utilizing sensor-shift ultrasonic vibrations and an internal airflow control system to safely dislodge dust particles away from the optical low-pass filter.

Multimedia Capabilities & Creative Control
Full HD 1080p D-Movie Acquisition: Captures high-definition Full HD video (1920 x 1080) at up to 30p. Supports a full-time-servo AF (AF-F) contrast-detection framework to keep moving subjects sharp, alongside an external 3.5mm input jack for clean stereo microphone audio recording.

Dedicated Special Effects Suite: Outfitted with a specialized Effects dial setting providing instant access to artistic modes including Selective Color (isolating up to three specific tones while rendering the rest black-and-white), Miniature Effect (exaggerating depth-of-field scales), Night Vision high-gain monochrome, and Color Sketch.

Instant In-Camera Post-Production: Features a robust internal processing suite allowing creators to resize files, execute native NEF (RAW) processing, correct geometric lens distortion, apply a digital fisheye effect, or trim movie clips directly via the camera interface.

Quiet Shutter-Release Configuration: Includes a specialized quiet drive mode that mechanically slows down the internal reflex mirror return speed, significantly dampening the auditory profile of the shutter mechanism for discreet candid capture.

Hardware Inventory & Condition Diagnostics
Functional Imaging State: OPERATIONAL. The 16.2MP image sensor is clean, the 11-point phase-detection autofocus grid acquires lock swiftly, the exposure meter is accurate, and the internal electronically controlled focal-plane shutter fires consistently across all speed thresholds.

Cosmetic Presentation: WELL USED. The exterior magnesium/polycarbonate chassis displays prominent signs of handling, surface scuffs, grip smoothing, and finish wear consistent with a seasoned field life.

Specific Mechanical Deficiencies:

Touchy Vari-Angle Screen Orientation: The internal orientation sensor inside the articulating arm is touchy. When flipping or twisting the screen into certain positions, the display may occasionally invert, stutter, or require gentle manual re-positioning to stabilize the correct visual orientation.

Loose Battery Compartment Door: The spring-loaded plastic battery door latch has difficulty staying securely closed on its own. It may occasionally pop open during handling and will require external reinforcement (such as a piece of gaffer tape) or a mounted tripod plate to stay reliably flush and ensure continuous battery contact.

Lens Compatibility Warning: Autofocus is fully supported ONLY when using native AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses equipped with internal focus motors. Traditional mechanical screw-drive AF lenses (Type G, D, or older AF series) can be mounted but will function in Manual Focus only.

Technical Specifications
Camera Classification: Consumer-Amateur Digital SLR Body

Lens Mount System: Nikon F-Mount (With CPU contacts and AF-S/AF-I digital coupling)

Maximum Image Resolution: 4928 x 3264 Pixels (16.2 Megapixels)

Image Sensor Matrix: DX-Format CMOS Array (23.6 x 15.6 mm)

Viewfinder Architecture: Eye-Level Pentamirror (Approx. 95% Frame Coverage / 0.78x Magnification)

Shutter Speed Boundaries: 1/4000 to 30 Seconds / Bulb Mode

Flash Sync Interface: ISO 518 Hot-Shoe with i-TTL Control / Built-In Pop-Up Speedlight (GN 39ft at ISO 100)

Video Capture Specs: Full HD 1920 x 1080p at 30p/25p/24p / HD 720p up to 30p (.MOV H.264/MPEG-4)

I/O Connectivity Routing: 3.5mm Stereo Microphone Jack / HDMI Type-C Output / USB 2.0 / MC-DC2 Remote Terminal

Expansion Media Slot: 1 x SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I Compliant)

Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 5.0 x 3.8 x 3.1 inches / 128.0 x 97.0 x 79.0 mm

Weight: Approx. 18.0 oz / 510 g (Camera body only, without battery)