Top 20 Best Nikon D5100 Low Light Reviews & Comparison [Ultimate Guide]

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SaleBestseller No. 1
Flash Diffuser Light Softbox 6x5” by Altura Photo (Universal, Collapsible with Storage Pouch) for Canon, Yongnuo and Nikon Speedlight
  • Altura Photo Softbox Flash Diffuser for Shoe Mount Flash Units.
  • EVEN LIGHTING: Reduces harshness and softens shadows. Features an additional internal diffuser for better wrap around light.
  • SIMPLE AND COMPACT: Integrated hook and loop fastener strap secures around the flash head. Folds down flat when not in use.
  • ONE SIZE FITS ALL: Compatible with most shoe mount flash units (including Canon Nikon Sony Olympus and more). Product Dimensions 6" x 5"
  • SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: Backed by Our 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.
Bestseller No. 2
YONGNUO YN50mm F1.8N Standard Prime Lens, Large Aperture Auto Manual Focus AF MF for Nikon DSLR Cameras
  • 【Features】YN50MM lens for Nikon, F1.8 large aperture, 6 blades in 5 groups, 7pcs Aperture blades. Auto Focus and Manual Focus
  • A great 50mm prime lens, and this is an excellent addition to the Nikon 12-50mm kit lens;
  • Supports auto focus and manual focus modes ( AF MF ); Supports full-frame and APS-C format cameras;
  • This YONGNUO lens adopts gold plated metal contacts, which effectively improves the signal conductivity and corrosion resistance;
  • This 50mm 1.8N lens supports M/AV/TV/P and other camera shooting modes, and parameters used to take pictures can be displayed in the EXIF Information;
Bestseller No. 3
MEKE MK-14EXT-N I-TTL Macro Ring Flash Compatible with Nikon D7100 D7000 D5200 D5100 D5000 D3500 D3200 D3100 D90 D300S D600 with LED AF Assist Lamp
  • Suitable for macro shooting portrait shooting, jewelry shooting, oral medicine shooting and so on
  • With Manual/ Lamp A flashing/ Lamp B flashing/ All flash / Long brightness mode
  • Full innovation LED flash technology, more approach natural light
  • Effectively improve the brightness for supplementary lighting. Provide adequate brightness for macro shooting.
  • Compatible with Nikon D80 D300S D600 D700 D800 D800E D3000 D3100 D3400 D5000 D5100 D7000
Bestseller No. 4
Neewer TT560 Flash Speedlite for Canon Sony Nikon Panasonic Olympus Pentax and Other DSLR Cameras, Digital Camera Speedlight with Standard Hot Shoe
  • Vertical Rotation Angle: 0~90 degrees, Horizontal Rotation Angle: 0~270 degrees; Note: Don't support TTL and the camera menu setting Function
  • Compatible with for Canon Nikon Panasonic Olympus Pentax Fijifilm and Sony with Mi Hot Shoe cameras,like a9 a7 a7II a7III a7R III a7RII a7SII a6000 a6300 a6500 (NOT compatible with Canon EOS Rebel SL3/250D,Rebel T7/1500D 2000D,Rebel T100/3000D 4000D)
  • Power Management: Switch to the ON, the flash will start charging (the charging indicator is dim)
  • For a test flash, press the test button. After use, press the ON/OFF to OFF to power off.
  • Red charging indicator lamp flickers in every 1s; it indicates low battery; The flash unit has 8 steps of power output control which indicated by 8 pieces of LED
SaleBestseller No. 5
Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras (Renewed)
  • This Certified Refurbished product is manufacturer refurbished it shows limited or no wear
  • Includes all original accessories plus a 90 day warranty
  • Fast, f/1.8 prime lens is perfect for low-light conditions, travel, environmental portrait and general photography, Engineered for Nikon DX-format D-SLRS, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G lens renders a picture angle approximating the classic normal angle of view of a 50mm lens on a Nikon FXformat digital SLR or 35mm film camera
  • Aspherical lens element minimizes coma and other types of lens aberrations, further improving image integrity, Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission efficiency and offers color consistency and reduced flare, Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus
  • Close focusing to 1 foot for creative perspectives and versatility, Rounded 7-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural, Accepts 52mm filter attachments
Bestseller No. 6
BESTON 2-Pack EN-EL14 / EN-EL14a Battery Packs and Rapid USB Charger for Nikon D3100 D3200 D3300 D3400 D3500 D5100 D5200 D5300 D5500 D5600 DF Coolpix P7000 P7100 P7700 P7800 Cameras
  • Powerful and Safe: Batteries are 1100mAh true capacity, each battery offers up to 1700 shots, built-in 5 layers of protection IC (over-charging, over-discharging, short-circuit, high-temperature and surge protection)
  • Multi Charging Ways: Common micro-USB input makes the charger possible to be powered up by any USB 5V output, like wall chargers, power banks, car chargers, laptops etc
  • Quick Charge: Charger input 5V / 2A, output 8.4V / 1x 800mA or 2x 550mA, takes only 2.5 hours to fully recharge 2 batteries simultaneously, and each charging slot works independently
  • Fully Decoded: Work with any Nikon camera that use EN EL14 & EL14a battery: D3100 / D3200 / D3300 / D3400 / D3500 / D5100 / D5200 / D5300 / D5500 / D5600 / DF / Coolpix P7000 / P7100 / P7700 / P7800 and more
  • Package Includes: 2 x BESTON ENEL14 / ENEL14a batteries, 1 x USB quick charger, 1 x Micro-USB cable and 1 x travelling storage case
SaleBestseller No. 8
VL-81 LED Video Light w Softbox, Portable Light for Photography Cold Shoe On-Camera Video Lights CRI95+ 3200K-5600K Bi-Color 3000mAh Rechargeable Dimmable Vlog Light for DSLR Camera Gopro
  • 81 Beads Fill Light with Softbox: The VL-81 LED video light is a upgraded version of VL49 2000mah led video light. It comes with 81 beads, CRI95 + 3200k-5600k, brighter, bigger angle. Softbox design, not dazzling
  • Warm Light and White Light Adjustable: 41 white light beads + 40 warm light beads, color temperature 3200K-5600K, can be adjusted quickly according to the change of application scenario. Built-in lithium battery Type-C interface charging
  • Rechargeable Camera Led Light: 3000mAh built-in lithium battery: Charging time is 3 hours, maximum brightness output is up to 150 minutes, minimum brightness output is up to 480 minutes
  • 3 Cold Shoe Mount:The VL81 camera light is designed with 3 cold shoe, enable to connect multiple lights for brighter lighting; and it can be mounted a microphone, work as vlog filming light for gopro camera dslr iphone smartphone DJI Osmo Mobile
  • Portable Light for Photograph: the VL81 camera light is very portable, super mini only 7.6*8.9*2.5cm/3*3.5*0.1in, ultra lightweight only 120g/4.2oz. And it has a hot shoe, enable to work as on camera light, extremely convenient for photograph
Bestseller No. 9
Altura Photo AP-305N Camera Flash Light with Manual Trigger for Nikon D3500 D3400 D5600 D5500 D5300 D850 D780 D750 D7500 D7200 Z6 Z7 Z8 Z9 Z50-2.4GHz I-TTL Speedlight for Mirrorless and DSLR Camera
  • ADVANCED WIRELESS FUNCTIONS: Incorporated 2.4GHz makes it easy to shoot with advanced wireless multiple flash lighting, in the same way as TTL auto-flash shooting when using several flash units. Multi-angle and multi-directional photography setups are simple since flash units don’t need visual proximity to one another. The RT-305 manual Flash trigger enables wireless transmission with a manual set up, it does not support TTL mode.
  • WIRELESS MANUAL TRIGGER: The RT-305 manual wireless Trigger has 16 channels for communication. NOTE: When using the RT-305 manual wireless trigger with the AP-305 Flash, HSS and TTL are not supported and flash sync speed will work up to 1/250s. HSS and TTL are only available when using one or more of the AP-305 Flash.
  • COMPACT, LIGHTWEIGHT WITH PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE: Same professional power in a 30% lighter package. Includes One Altura photo AP-305N Speedlite Flash for Nikon + One RT-305 Manual Wireless Trigger + Mini Stand + Protective Pouch.
  • FLEXIBLE MODES: TTL, Manual (M), and Multi (Stroboscopic) modes offer the versatility to achieve a correct flash exposure even in complex light-changing environments.
  • WIDE RANGE FLASH COVERAGE: The AP-305N Speedlite has a guide number of 36m/118 ft. at ISO 100 to help achieve the lighting you desire. Great for DSLR, Mirrorless and Off Camera Photography. Compatible with all Nikon cameras, including; D3500, D3400, D3300, D3200, D3100, D3000, D7500, D7200, D7100, D7000, D5600, D5500, D5200, D5300, D5100, D5000, D850, D810, D780, D750, D610, D500, Z7, Z6, Z50, P1000, P900.
SaleBestseller No. 10
NEEWER 750II TTL Camera Flash Speedlite with LCD Screen, Compatible with Nikon D4 D5 D60 D90 D100 D200 D300S D300 D500 D610 D700 D750 D800 D810 D850 D3400 D3500 D5200 D5300 D7000 D7100 D7200 D7500
  • Powerful Flash with High Guide No. 58 (m) / 190ft(at 105mm focal length,ISO 100 in meters/feet).
  • Charging socket for external power pack: adds a charging socket for external power pack. PC synchronous port: simple for you to use the PC synchronous line.
  • Vertical rotation angle:-7 to 90 degrees;Horizontal rotation angle:0 to 270 degrees.
  • Flash duration: 1/300 to 1/20000s.
  • Note: flash only, camera not included!
SaleBestseller No. 11
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras, 2183, Black
  • F mount lens/DX format. Picture angle with Nikon DX format 44 degree
  • 52.5 millimeter (35-millimeter equivalent). Rear focusing; Manual focus override
  • Aperture range: F/1.8 to 22; Dimensions(approx.) 70 x 52.5 millimeter
  • Silent wave motor AF system. Accepts filter type is screw on. Lens construction: 8 elements in 6 groups
  • Compatible formats is dx and fx in dx crop mode. Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.16x
Bestseller No. 12
STK EN-EL14 EN-EL14a Battery Pack for Nikon D3200 D3400 D3500 D3300 D3100 D5100 D5200 D5500 D5600 D5300 EL14 EL14A ENEL14 ENEL14A EN EL 14 14a D 3200 3300 3400 3500 3100 5100 5200 5500 5600 Grip
  • REPLACES - Nikon EN-EL14 battery, EN-EL14a battery, Nikon D3400 Battery, Nikon D5600 battery, Nikon D3500 Battery, Nikon D5300 Battery, Nikon D5100 Battery, Nikon D3100 Battery, Nikon D5200 Battery, Battery and More. Compatible Nikon EN-EL14a battery and the EN-EL14 Battery
  • TOP QUALITY AT AN EXCELLENT PRICE - STK's Nikon EN-EL14 Battery Replacement is made with Japanese Cells.
  • AS GOOD OR BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL - STK Nikon EN-EL14 battery is equivalent to or Exceeds OEM Nikon ENEL14 and EN-EL14a Battery specs.
  • TESTED INDEPENDENTLY FOR SAFETY - CE and RoHS Safety Certification.
  • HAVE A PROBLEM, LET US KNOW We take care of our customers just email us.
Bestseller No. 13
VIJIM VL100C Bi-Color LED Video Light on Camera,Mini Rechargeable 2000mAh LED Camera Lights,CRI95+ Dimmable 2500-6500K Ultra Bright Photo and Video Lighting,LED Fill Lamp
  • 【100 High CRI95+ LED Beads & Soft Light Board】The VIJIM VL100C led video light adopts 100pcs High Quality Color Rendering Index 95+ beads and the Max Brightness up to 900Lm(2500K-6500K),lager lighting angles up to 120°.Design with soft light board,make supplement light softer and not dazzling,offer wonderful lighting in a affordable price
  • 【3 Color Mode Adjustable】The camera photo light provide 50 white light beads and 50 warm light beads, color temperature 2500K-6500K. Warm light, Nature light and Cold light,you can adjust it quickly by wheel according to the change of application scenario
  • 【Built-in 2000mAh Rechargeable Battery】The rechargeable camera light is built-in 2000mAh rechargeable lithium battery, charging time is 3 hours, maximum brightness output up to 120 minutes, minimum brightness output up to 480 minutes.It supports with type c charging port, 3.7V ouput,safer and more convenient to use.You also can use it while charging
  • 【Rich Expandability & Multi-Mount】 4 Cold shoe mounts allow you to attach microphones, fill lights, and other shooting accessories. The photography lights is equipped with a universal hot shoe adapter that can be attached to a camera, tripod, microphone mount, light stand or other support using the 1/4-inch screw on the bottom.It can also adjust the angle to achieve better lighting effects
  • 【After-Sales Service】Our products come with 1-year warranty and 30-day money back guarantee. If the photography light has any problem, please feel free to contact us.
Bestseller No. 14
USB Cable for Nikon DSLR D5100 Camera, and USB Computer Cord for Nikon DSLR D5100
  • ✅𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐅𝐄𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐋𝐘: This Nikon USB cable and computer cord are used to transfer pictures from your camera to your computer via the usb connection. It is compatible with mac, pc, computer, or printer allows you to connect a compatible dslr camera directly through usb. USB computer cord provides you with faster and more stable data transfer.
  • ✅𝐔𝐒𝐁 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐒𝐋𝐑 𝐃𝟓𝟏𝟎𝟎:This amazing camera usb cable is long enough to be quite useful. It may be utilized from up to 6 feet away. Also, if your dslr d5100 camera runs out of battery and doesn't have access to a charger, simply plug this usb into your computer to extend the life of your battery and charge your camera easily.
  • ✅𝟒-𝐈𝐍-𝟏 𝐔𝐒𝐁 𝟐.𝟎 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑: With the micro USB 2.0 Card Reader, you may transfer data from SDHC, micro SDHC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick Micro (M2) media to your computer. It's also compact and light, making it convenient to travel. When the USB port is not in use, a protective cap is included to help shield it.
  • ✅𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 & 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄:Our compatible nikon dslr d5100 USB computer cord are designed to provide you with a high-performance, long lasting and reliable way to tether from the camera via the USB port while ensuring high transfer speeds. You can rely on our USB cable to last a long time.
  • ✅𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐃: We place a high value on customer happiness. We're confident that this will quickly become your favorite risk-free buy. We hope you will not have any problems with your usb cable and nikon dslr d5100 computer cord, but if you do, please contact us immediately away and we will work with you to solve your situation.
Bestseller No. 15
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR II DX AF-S ED Zoom-Nikkor Lens (Renewed)
  • This Certified Refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, a minimum 90-day warranty, and may arrive in a generic box. Only select sellers who maintain a high performance bar may offer Certified Refurbished products on Amazon.com
  • Compact telephoto zoom that's great for action, people and travel
  • Super Integrated Coating (SIC) delivers superior color quality while reducing ghosting and lens flare
  • Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass nearly eliminates optical distortion, while a rounded seven-blade diaphragm makes out of focus elements look more natural
  • Nikon Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization provides 4.0 stops of blur free handheld shooting, assuring dramatically sharper still images, steadier HD videos and enhanced low-light performance
Bestseller No. 16
Lightdow 420-800mm f/8.3 Manual Zoom Super Telephoto Lens + T Mount Ring for Nikon D3500 D5600 D7500 D500 D600 D700 D750 D800 D850 D3200 D3400 D5100 D5200 D5300 D7000 D7200 Camera (White Version)
  • User-Guide: This is a FULL MANUAL LENS, NO Electronic Contacts, your camera will not detect the lens when mounted, that's why it shows "LENS NOT ATTACHED", please switch to MF MODE in order to use this lens correctly. Tips to use our Manual Lens: 1) Set the mode dial to Manual (M). 2) Set the Release w/o Lens option in the camera menu to Enable. 3) Set the Shutter lock option in the camera menu to Off: no lens.
SaleBestseller No. 17
EN-EL14 EN EL14a Battery Charger, LP Charger Compatible with Nikon D3500, D5600, D3300, D5100, D5500, D3100, D3200, D5200, D5300, D3400, DF, Coolpix P7000, P7100, P7700, P7800 Cameras & More
  • ❀STANDARD COMPATIBILITY: LP EN-EL14 Battery Charger meets or exceeds the OEM Nikon EN-EL14 EN-EL14a Battery Charger (MH-24, MH-24a Charger). Works with Nikon D3100, D3200, D3300, D3400, D3500, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600, Df DSLR, Coolpix P7000, P7100, P7700, P7800 Cameras, etc.
  • ❀100% SAFETY: LP EN-EL14 Battery Charger has overcharge protection, short circuit protection, high temperature protection and surge protection with CE, RoHS Certifications, tested by manufacturer to match OEM products.
  • ❀WORLDWIDE USE: Input - AC100-240V, output - DC8.4V 600mA. Can be used to charge your EN-EL14 EN-EL14a Battery in any country.
  • ❀PORTABLE: Made of ABS material, light and durable. A small wall charger can be carried anywhere in your handbags or pocket. Ideal for travel or other indoor/outdoor activities.
  • ❀SERVICES: 30 Days Free Refund & 1 Year Free Replacement. Lifetime Service & 24H Promptly and Friendly Response (Weekdays). Any question or advice please contact us on Amazon.
Bestseller No. 18
Meike MK430 TTL Flash Speedlite Compatible with Nikon D7100 D5300 D5200 D3500 D3100 D600 D800 D3200 D90 D80 D300 D7500 D780,etc
  • Supports I-TTL auto flash mode and S1/S2 optical slave mode.
  • Hign GN. of 42 with compact size, supports MULTI flash mode, enables you to capture the intricate motion states.
  • LCD display enables precise control of brightness of the speedlight, change other settings with ease.
  • Comprehensive functions, easy to operate and nice build quality makes the speedflash friendly for beginers.
  • Overheat protection, automatic detection of flashlite temperature,extended service life.
SaleBestseller No. 19
52MM 0.43x Altura Photo Professional HD Wide Angle Lens (w/Macro Portion) for Nikon D7100 D7000 D5500 D5300 D5200 D5100 D3300 D3200 D3100 D3000 DSLR Cameras
  • LENS ATTACHMENT: Easily screws on to the front of your lens, and instantly expands the field of view for breathtaking wide-angle photography. Features a detachable macro lens for extremely high-resolution close-ups of small objects.
  • LENS COMPATIBILITIES: Popular 52MM Lens models including Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II, Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G, Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 is Macro STM, Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM, Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM, Sigma 30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN for Canon EF-M, Sigma 30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN for Sony E, FUJIFILM XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ, FUJIFILM XF 35mm f/1.4 R, Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.
  • CAMERA MODELS: NIKON DSLR D5 D500 D610 D750 D810 D850 D3500 D3400 D3300 D3200 D3100 D5600 D5500 D5300 D5200 D5100 D7500 D7200 D7100. Also compatible with the Canon EOS M Compact System Mirrorless Cameras M3 M5 M6 M10 M50 M100 M200 .
  • NOTE: PLEASE VERIFY YOUR CAMERA'S LENS THREAD SIZE BEFORE ORDERING. This Wide-Angle is compatible with 52MM lenses only. Lens sizes vary regardless of camera brand or model. Your camera's lens thread size will be marked somewhere on the lens barrel or printed underneath your lens cap. This number is always preceded by a ''Ø'' (diameter) symbol. For example: Ø52= 52mm lens thread size.
  • SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: Backed by Our 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.
SaleBestseller No. 20
ecoEfficiency 2-Pack of EN-EL14, EN-EL14A Batteries for Nikon D3500, D3100, D3200, D3300, D3400, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600, DF, Coolpix P7000, P7100, P7700, P7800 DSLR Cameras
  • The ecoEfficiency technology for exceptionally long power life and ecofriendly
  • Battery Specifications - Li-ion, Voltage: 7.4V, Capacity: 1030mAh, WH: 7.6Wh - New fully decoded chip works just like the original.(gives time left and does not need a special charger)
  • Absolutely no memory effect so that you can charge battery at anytime - 100% Memory Free Super Long Time Recording
  • This battery is compatible with the following Nikon D3100, D3200, D3300, D3400, D3500, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600, DF, Coolpix P7000, P7100, P7700, P7800 DSLR Cameras
  • Battery includes a 1 year warranty

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