Today, Nikon has announced the new Nikon D5100 D-SLR and the ME-1 stereo microphone. The Nikon D5100 is designed for the user who is looking for an advanced camera that can keep pace creatively and features the new “effects mode” to let the user create fun effects that can be applied to both photos and videos.
Below, please find a selection of highlights about the Nikon D5100 and ME-1 microphone as well as the full press release and links to high-resolution images.
· Effects Mode incorporates an array of special effects for use when taking still pictures or recording D-Movies
· Night vision
· Color sketch
· Miniature effect
· Selective color
· 16.2 megapixel CMOS sensor· D-Movie with Full HD (1080p, 24/30p) with Full-Time AF and stereo sound
· 11-point AF system including a cross-type sensor
· Live View with Auto Scene Selector
· Built-in HDR that produces images with wider dynamic range by combining consecutive shots
· ISO sensitivity 100-6400 for clean and clear images, even in low-light
· 4 frames per second (fps) high-speed continuous shooting
· Available in mid-April for $799.95 for body only and $899.95 for outfit (inc. 18-55mm VR lens)
· Attaches to the hot shoe and has noise dampening components designed to minimize noise resulting from AF operation
· Incorporates a low-cut filter to reduce wind and other noise not already blocked by the wind screen
· Utilizing a standard 3.5mm stereo jack, the ME-1 is ideal for the D5100 and other Nikon HD movie capable D-SLR’s such as the D3s, D300s, D7000, as well as the COOLPIX P7000
· Available in April for $179.95
Full Release after the Jump
