d5100 released apparently....

[bigsarg7]

Well according to http://nikonrumors.com the Nikon d5100 has been released. Not something that i'd buy personally but I figured it worth mentioning on the forum, never know some newbies might be in the market for something (although the d7000 is still much better IMO) -not that there's a huge amount of info regarding the d5100 that i've read. Has anyone got any opinions on this camera? I don't think it's officially released here yet but it is in the US and a few others. Only wish they'd have had an update for the d300s or the d700 by now too. Next time! lol

[radar]

now not just apparently, it is on Nikon Australia site as well as the UK and likely some more.
http://www.nikon.com.au/

does look like a very nice little camera, depending on price, could be what I was looking for in a compact dslr.

[radar]

and a preview on dpreview:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/1104/11040 ... nd5100.asp

[gstark]

now not just apparently, it is

Correct. Announced this morning.

I can post the presser if anyone wants to see it.

[chrisk]

thats my next purchase.

[surenj]

Holy smokes!
Articulated LCD! ISO 25600!

I want a couple...even though I don't have any lenses for them.

[gstark]

And in camera HDR!

No local pricing as yet though. Anticipated release date is April 21

[aim54x]

Can I suggest April 18th?

I got a tip about this one last week, I noted April 4th as the date (as per NikonRumors) but my rep said April 18th, so I guess that will be the date for shipping/pricing?

[gstark]

My date was from the PR, who are external to Nikon. I suspect that your sales rep may be closer to the mark, but we'll see.

Perhaps the date I was given was the date that the PR are expecting to get review units?

[radar]

B&H has the camera on for $800USD body only and $900USD body and 18-55 lens. They list arrival in May. Possibly similar arrival here as well.

Nikon USA does list mid-April for availability.

cheers,

André

[surenj]

If this has the same ISO performance as the D7000, this will be a new era in consumer DSLRs!

[radar]

Supposedly starting to ship in the USA on Monday 18th.

Ted's have it on their website from $999.95, so not sure if that is the body only price. Digital Camera Warehouse have the kit price with 18-55 for $1049.