>Received my D5100 today and thanks for the comments. From my >playing around with it this afternoon, using the Nikon 18-200 >AF-S VR, I think it is going to do just what I want it to, ie, >shoot motorcycles getting ready to go on a run. Most of those >I've had to shoot with my Canon point and shoot, but now I'll >be able to use my Nikon with the swivel screen from a kneeling >position. One of the first things I did was to program the FN >button so I could go to "rapid fire" from single >shot qicker. I must confess, I spent some time going through >the menus trying to shut off the flash, but then found it on >the top dial. I attached my SB700 and tried a few shots to see >how things worked. For what I want the camera to do, I don't >think I'll need to use the SB800. Anywho, I've got that >"new camera" excitement.
Congratulations on your new toy, I have the D5100 as well love the swivel screen, I also use the SB700 and works great, enjoy and share.
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