The D5100 has a large enough sensor and enough MPs to make it an all-round camera. It has a fast framerate and a good Nikkor lens will provide the focusing speed you need in sports events. I owned one and its an excellent camera. (also look at the Pentax K-5 or K-7)
Which camera do you recommend for Marti-McGuirk?
Sony SLT-A55 - $700
16 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
Nikon D5100 - $497
16.1 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
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| 1 |  | Recommendation for Nikon D5100 |
| 0 |  | Recommendations for Sony SLT-A55 |
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