Nikon D5100 CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens Nikon D5100 CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

Pros: Lens is perfect for "all around" use and nearly full sky astro-photography. Massive amount of features, but very easy to navigate menus and use them all. Vibration reduction works flawlessly and doesn't degrade the image like digital VR on cheaper cameras. Huge range of compatible lenses available.

Cons: Doesn't come with the simple IR remote for required for bulb mode and some other features.

Other Thoughts: The remotes are cheap and readily available, but; When you're charging this much for a camera, why lock your customer out from a bunch of features over such a cheap remote? It's such a good camera that it's not enough to deduct any stars :-)

Pros: Wonderful camera. For anyone looking to get into a DSLR who knows a little bit about photography or who is just learning, this is the perfect camera for you. A step up from the D3200 with more features and amazing images, its just a great camera to learn on.

Cons: It doesn't make me dinner.

Other Thoughts: I took this camera with me on vacation and shot everything in site. I used full manual and shot in raw and the pictures came out amazing. You cannot go wrong with this camera.

Pros: Cheap

Cons: old tech

Other Thoughts: They are trying to sell these now since the 3200 is coming out in a matter of weeks, once it does, you can get the 3200 at almost the same price as this. I would wait and get the 3200 and get a camera that's 2x better, or, wait until the 3200 is out, and the price on the 5100 plummets.

Pros: Good quality image, easy to use, light, good for travel and for someone who just switch from a digital camera to a first dslr.

Cons: The view finder is little small but it is worth the price.

Pros: Very nice.

Cons: none.

Pros: Very nice.

Cons: none.

Pros: Light weight and durable

Cons: Lousy strap. Typical.

Other Thoughts: If you couple this camera with good glass you will most likely be very happy with your purchase. The kit lens is okay to start with but save your pennies. I picked up a 70-300 and a 35mm 1.4 to accompany my 5100 and am happy as a clam.

Pros: Price, swivel LCD and the sensor, image quality and relative ease of use. For 750 even the included kit lense is not bad. I have a D2X and D200 and a lot of good Nikkor glass. I am 6-7 years behind the curve in DLSR bodies, so I am very excited what the Nikon sensors (not Sony sensors in the D2s and 200s) can do. I also have large format printer and print quite often. Not shooting for money anymore, so I saved 750 over the D7000. I usually go for the motto get it right the first time but that would mean getting the D3 and I do not have $6000 lying around or even 3K for the D300. The image capturing is good enough and I have 24" prints to prove it. Video is better than any handycam I've used.

Cons: Not good for older lenses, that's my only beef. And the manual operation is not that great. But my D2 and d200 still works. But really, I bought this camera so I can shoot video. My wife is happy too. Also the color is not as neutral as the other high end models. I have my own glass and they look ridiculous in this camera. A 55-200 was part of the deal and to be honest that works better for video work any way than the big 2.8 lenses. I am sure one can argue about the autofoucs and the exposure database but it is 750 dollars. I have not dropped it hard yet but the plastic body may be suspect. Battery also does not last as long.

Other Thoughts: I miss the control I have with the D2 and D200 but my wife does not. also because it is small it does not look like you are a press photographer. If it gets stolen 750 is an easier pill to swallow. The swivel LCD is really a good thing for video work and Nikon did this right. For parents who need to take photos/videos of their kids in badly lit gyms, this with a couple of VR lenses really makes it very useful and fulfilling.

Pros: - Swivel Screen
- Takes Video
- easy to clean
- Adaptable Lense.
- Live View Finder
- Easy to use

Cons: - slow shutter, My D3000 had a faster shutter..
- Video isnt THAT great, lag's a bit when alot is going on.
- Shoots in NEF not DNG native (need a converter)

Other Thoughts: I noticed my Girlfriends (SAME EXACT CAMERA) has a slower View Screen, and it render's the pictures ALOT slower.

Pros: Solid construction
Lots of control over shots
Great low-light performance
Excellent LCD display

Cons: Proprietary battery with no 3rd party alternatives
Chews batteries
Zoom ring is a bit rough

Other Thoughts: I've been snapping a lot of pics over the past few days, and I'm impressed with the amount of control the d5100 allows. If you want a fully automatic mode, fully manual, or anywhere in between, the camera has a setting. Some of the settings take a little digging to find, but in general the options are well laid out.

I've purchased a lot of aftermarket batteries for Canon before, so I thought I'd do the same with the Nikon. No luck. The Chinese haven't figured out how to crack the code in the chip yet, which of course Nikon puts in the camera for our benefit. You can get a two-battery grip and put the genuine Nikon in the right socket and an aftermarket in the left, but I'd prefer to have 3 or 4 cheap batteries in the bag.