Sample Image Gallery: Nikon D5100

We spent 24 hours with Nikon's newest DSLR, shooting sample images in and around New York City.

By Dan Bracaglia | Published Apr 6, 2011 11:49 PM EDT

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New York City from across the Hudson

Shot RAW and converted to a JPG using Nikons View NX 2 software.
Exposure Info: ISO 640 at 1/4000 sec, f/10
Focal Length: 24mm (36mm APS-C equivalent)
Adjustments Made: Sharpened slightly, contrast added. Download Full-res

Stickers

Shot RAW and converted to a JPG using Nikons View NX 2 software.
Exposure Info: ISO 640 at 1/3200 sec, f/8
Focal Length: 58mm (87mm APS-C equivalent)
Adjustments Made: Sharpened slightly, contrast added. Download Full-res

Windows

Shot RAW and converted to a JPG using Nikons View NX 2 software.
Exposure Info: ISO 400 at 1/640 sec, f/4
Focal Length: 50mm (75mm APS-C equivalent)
Adjustments Made: Contrast added. Download Full-res

Yellow Cabs

Shot RAW and converted to a JPG using Nikons View NX 2 software.
Exposure Info: ISO 800 at 1/1000 sec, f/16
Focal Length: 31mm (45mm APS-C equivalent)
Adjustments Made: Slightly cropped in. Download Full-res

Alex Winston

Shot RAW and converted to a JPG using Nikons View NX 2 software.
Exposure Info: ISO 1600 at 1/40 sec, f/4
Flash Setting: Manual mode, 1/8 power, pointed backwards and bounced off the ceiling.
Focal Length: 28mm (42mm APS-C equivalent)
Adjustments Made: Some contrast added. Download Full-res

Rocking out at the Mercury Lounge

Shot RAW and converted to a JPG using Nikons View NX 2 software.
Exposure Info: ISO 1600 at 1/30 sec, f/4
Flash Setting: Manual mode, 1/8 power, pointed straight up.
Focal Length: 17mm (25mm APS-C equivalent)
Adjustments Made: None. Download Full-res

Encore

Shot RAW and converted to a JPG using Nikons View NX 2 software.
Exposure Info: ISO 1600 at 1/30 sec, f/4
Flash Setting: Manual mode, 1/8 power, pointed backwards and bounced off the ceiling.
Focal Length: 19mm (28mm APS-C equivalent)
Adjustments Made: Contrast added. Download Full-res

Two Lights at Mercury Lounge

Shot RAW and converted to a JPG using Nikons View NX 2 software.
Exposure Info: ISO 1600 at 1/20 sec, f/4
Flash Setting: Manual mode, 1/8 power, pointed backwards and bounced off the ceiling.
Focal Length: 24mm (36mm APS-C equivalent)
Adjustments Made: Exposure increased, cropped in. Download Full-res

High Line Park NYC 01

Shot RAW and converted to a JPG using Nikons View NX 2 software.
Exposure Info: ISO 800 at 1/1250 sec, f/16
Focal Length: 19mm (28mm APS-C equivalent)
Adjustments Made: Contrast added. Download Full-res

High Line Park NYC 02

Shot RAW and converted to a JPG using Nikons View NX 2 software.
Exposure Info: ISO 800 at 1/640 sec, f/16
Focal Length: 19mm (28mm APS-C equivalent)
Adjustments Made: Contrast added. Download Full-res

Meatpacking Wall 01

Shot RAW and converted to a JPG using Nikons View NX 2 software.
Exposure Info: ISO 800 at 1/50 sec, f/16
Focal Length: 62mm (93mm APS-C equivalent)
Adjustments Made: Contrast added. Download Full-res

Meatpacking Wall 02

Shot RAW and converted to a JPG using Nikons View NX 2 software.
Exposure Info: ISO 800 at 1/80 sec, f/16
Focal Length: 35mm (52mm APS-C equivalent)
Adjustments Made: Contrast added, slightly sharpened. Download Full-res

Union Square Station

Shot RAW and converted to a JPG using Nikons View NX 2 software.
Exposure Info: ISO 3200 at 1/60 sec, f/5.6
Focal Length: 25mm (36mm APS-C equivalent)
Adjustments Made: Exposure increased, contrast added. Download Full-res

Dan Bracaglia

Dan Bracaglia, the News & Features editor at Popular Photography, has been covering imaging and camera technology for 13 years, with work appearing—both written and photographic—in publications including American Photo magazine, Digital Photography Review, Popular Science magazine, the Star-Ledger, Sound & Vision magazine, and of course, Popular Photography. Contact the author here.

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