Nikon D90 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with DX Format CMOS Sensor

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  • Great picture quality (659)
  • Comfortable controls (627)
  • Easy to use (607)
  • Fast shutter speed (486)
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  • Image stabilization (314)
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  • Heavy / bulky (103)
  • Slow focus (27)
  • Noisy (26)
  • Poor in low light (19)
  • Exposed lcd (7)
  • Pricey (7)
  • Not weather sealed (4)
  • No af in movie mode (3)
  • Live view (2)

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Challenge your perception of image quality
The newly developed Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with 12.3 effective megapixels and Integrated Dust Reduction System The D90 incorporates a newly developed DX-format CMOS
image sensor with technology directly inherited from the D300, Nikon's DX-format flagship. With its 12.3 effective megapixels and extraordinarily high signal-to-noise ratio, the D90 delivers low-noise images with detail and tonal gradation beyond your expectations, while Nikon's Integrated Dust Reduction System works to free image-degrading dust particles from the sensor's optical low-pass filter.

EXPEED for smooth tones, rich colors and fine details
Nikon's comprehensive EXPEED technology is engineered to make the most of the sensor's rich, 12.3-megapixel data. The result — color, detail and highspeed processing inspired by the groundbreaking D300. The D90's image-processing engine produces high-resolution pictures at remarkable speeds, better enabling high-speed continuous shooting. EXPEED also contributes to the outstanding performance of other powerful features, including Live View and the new Face Detection System.

Rich color and low noise from ISO 200 to 3200
The D90 gives you the freedom to shoot in a remarkably wide variety of lighting conditions, including dimly lit scenes, without worrying about image-degrading noise. ISO can be raised as high as Hi 1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) or lowered to Lo 1 (ISO 100 equivalent).

Customize the visual style of your images
Picture Control Nikon's Picture Control System allows you to customize the look and mood of your images. Choose from six settings: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Monochrome, and the newly added Portrait and Landscape. Try using the Quick Adjust function to easily make further adjustments according to your needs and preferences, then save the settings as Custom Picture Controls.

More sophisticated Active D-Lighting for high-contrast lighting situations
Details in the shadows and highlighted areas of your photos are often lost when strong lighting increases the contrast between the bright and dark areas of your image. Nikon's unique Active D-Lighting technology accurately restores these important details by localizing tone control while you shoot. Choose from four levels, including the new Extra High. Active D-Lighting can be used manually or set to Auto mode. It is also possible to bracket your pictures to get one with Active D-Lighting and one without.

Scene Recognition System with the Face Detection System
First introduced on the D3 and D300 flagship cameras, Nikon's breakthrough Scene Recognition System is also featured in the D90. This unique technology utilizes a 420-pixel RGB sensor to analyze immense amounts of scene and color information in order to understand what the camera is about to shoot. Milliseconds before the shutter is released, the camera optimizes the autofocus, auto exposure, i-TTL control and white balance. The D90 also uses Nikon's new Face Detection System to render human faces with a newfound sharpness and accuracy.

Improved autofocus performance
The D90 demonstrates amazing autofocus accuracy by utilizing color and brightness information from its 420-pixel RGB sensor. When shooting in Auto-area AF mode, the camera quickly focuses on the main subject by detecting foreground, background and subject position. When using 3D-tracking (11 points) mode, the camera uses your subject's color and brightness information to keep it in sharp focus as you change the composition.

Sophisticated auto exposure
Nikon's 3D Color Matrix Metering II became one of the most highly acclaimed metering systems by delivering consistently well-balanced exposures — even in lighting conditions that confuse other systems. Further extending its exposure capability, Nikon's Scene Recognition System evaluates each scene's highlights, delivering even more light metering precision. Moreover, the D90 detects faces when using face priority AF, giving you ideal exposures of your human subjects.

Incredibly accurate auto white balance
Auto white balance combines with Nikon's Scene Recognition System to analyze each scene's light sources, cross-referencing this information with 5,000 actual picture data examples from over 20,000 images in its onboard white balance database. Even under mixed lighting or difficult light sources like mercury vapor lights, the D90 calculates an ideal white balance for remarkably faithful colors.

Playback zoom
Utilizing information from the new Face Detection System, the D90 detects up to ten human faces during playback. Select one face and the D90 zooms in for faster focus confirmation. Versatile, practical 11-point AF system Thanks to Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module, the D90's 11-point AF system has fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame with the most sensitive AF sensor operating from the center. In addition, the D90 has versatile AF-area modes to handle most shooting situations: Single-point AF is recommended for stationary subjects, dynamic-area AF for moving subjects, auto-area AF for spontaneous shooting and 3D-tracking (11 points) AF for changing composition after focusing on your subject.

Live View with 3-in., 920k-dot, high-density color LCD Striking images often require uncommon perspectives.
With the D90's Live View function, you can shoot effectively without looking through the viewfinder. Simply
press Live View's dedicated button for instant access and the 3-in., approx. 920k-dot LCD with its 170-degree viewing angle supports your Live View shooting. There are three contrast-detect AF modes which let you focus on any point in the frame: Face priority AF automatically detects up to five faces and focuses on the one calculated to be the closest. Wide area AF offers a large AF area suitable for handheld shooting and normal area AF provides focus with pinpoint accuracy when using a tripod. Quick responses and shooting at 4.5 frames a second The D90 captures crucial moments thanks to its impressive 0.15-second start-up time, 65-millisecond shutter release time lag (CIPA standard) and ability to shoot at 4.5 frames a second for up to 100 shots. Normal-Large image setting, using a Panasonic Pro HIGH SPEED 2 GB SD memory card.

  • Innovative D-SLR movie function: D-Movie A new idea for D-SLRs, the D90 offers a movie function, allowing you to shoot movies in three different motion JPEG formats: 320 x 216 pixels, 640 x 424 pixels and HD720p (1,280 x 720 pixels). Now you can capture life's moving moments with added drama by using many of Nikon's NIKKOR lenses, including the AF DX Fisheye 10.5mm f/2.8G ED and the Micro-NIKKOR lenses. The shallow depth of field can give your movies a more creative and emotional impact. An additional benefit is the D90 image sensor, which is much larger than a typical camcorder for higher image quality and exceptional high ISO performance during low-light shooting.

  • Large, bright viewfinder features 96% frame coverage The D90 has a precise eye-level pentaprism viewfinder with approx. 96% (centered) frame coverage and an easy-to-view 19.5mm eyepoint (at -1.0 m-1), so photographers can concentrate on capturing the moment. The built-in 16-frame grid display can be activated to align the horizontal and vertical lines in your image or assist in more pleasing compositions.

  • Built-in, pop-up flash commands Advanced Wireless Lighting The D90 is equipped with Nikon's i-TTL flash control, renowned for consistently accurate and balanced flash exposures. The built-in flash has an 18mm lens coverage and works as a wireless commander, controlling up to two independent groups of an unlimited number of remote Speedlights and providing incredible creative lighting control — on location or in the studio. Ergonomic superiority in a light, compact body At a remarkably light 1 lb. 6 oz./620 g, the D90 is designed to meld with a photographer's hands. Its compact body offers a stable grip and an intuitive layout of controls that make operation and creative flow natural and effortless.

  • New Advanced Scene Modes When you're not sure which camera settings are appropriate, simply rely on the Advanced Scene Modes. Just turn the mode dial to the appropriate icon: Portrait, Landscape, Closeup, Sports or Night Portrait. Unlike traditional scene modes, the D90 will automatically optimize the exposure, image processing, Active D-Lighting, and Picture Control to get the most out of your subject matter. What's more, the D90 has exceptional low-noise performance and accurately adjusts the camera settings whether VR (Vibration Reduction) is activated or not, so you can expect beautiful, crisp images, even in many low-light scenes.

  • Specification Description
    Model 25446, D90
    UPC 018208254460
    *Megapixels 12.1
    AC Adapter EH-5a
    Analog Audio / Video (Mini) Yes
    Battery Charger MH-18a
    Compatible Battery EN-EL3e
    Compatible with Macintosh Yes
    Compatible with Windows PC Yes
    Continuous Advance (fps) 4
    Depth (Inches) 3
    Digital SLR Body Only
    Effective Megapixel Count 12.3
    Electronic Flash Built-in
    Exposure Modes Aperture-Priority AE
    Exposure Modes Auto
    Exposure Modes Manual
    Exposure Modes Program AE
    Exposure Modes Shutter-Priority AE
    Flash Built-in with Red Eye Reducer
    Flash Front-Curtain sync
    Flash Rear Curtain Sync
    Flash Slow Synchro
    Focus Modes Continuous-servo
    Focus Modes Face Priority
    Focus Modes Manual
    Focus Modes Single-servo AF
    HDMI Mini Yes
    Height (Inches) 4.1
    Image Format JPEG
    Image Format RAW
    LCD Display Size (Inches) 3.0
    LCD Viewer 3 Inch
    Lens Not Included
    Lens Mount Nikon F
    Movie Mode 1280 x 720
    Movie Mode Movie with sound
    Optical Viewfinder Yes
    Pixel Count 12 Megapixel
    Removable Memory Type Secure Digital
    Scene Modes Close-up
    Scene Modes Landscape
    Scene Modes Night portrait
    Scene Modes Portrait
    Scene Modes Sports
    Select Camera Style Interchangeable Lens SLR's
    Self Timer Yes
    Sensitivity ISO 200-3200
    Shutter Speed 1/4000-30 seconds
    Sound Yes
    Still Image Resolution (Max.) 4288 x 2848
    Still Picture Capture Yes
    Storage Media Type Secure Digital (SD) / MultiMedia Card (MMC)
    USB Port Mini-B
    Weight (Pounds) 1.4
    White Balance Bracketing
    White Balance Fine Tune by Kelvin Color Temperature Setting
    White Balance Flash
    White Balance Fluorescent
    White Balance Incandescent
    White Balance Presets
    White Balance Shade
    White Balance Sun
    Width (Inches) 5.2

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    [6 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

     
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    Best of Nikon for the money!!!

    "Why buy a D300, when you can do most things with the D90 at less price and a lot less weight, plus it has Auto D-link, and the image quality is as good as, (or better than) the D300? Of course, if you are shooting landscape or you are doing VERY large prints (measured in meters), no digital camera is as fine detailed as the old 35mm ISO 50, where you can be shooting very close to 100 MP when you do hi-def scans..." Read Full Review »

    Dec 19, 2008 by Yagua-ite

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    D90 SLR Wins Some , Loses Some

    "The Large LCD is a Definite Plus The Menu is very easy to you The Most Impressive Feature is the ability to use a HIGH ISO Number without noise The Controls are very easy to use I use the Camera mainly for Landscape pictures and MACRO'S of flowers The BIggest Disappointment is its LIVE VEIW . I have not used it for movies and probaly NEVER WILL , but it is a 90% Disaster in normal photography. It slows the..." Read Full Review »

    Nov 20, 2008 by MR SPOOK

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    Nikon D90 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with DX Format CMOS Sensor Review

    Best of Nikon for the money!!!

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      Pros

    • Auto Active D-link
    • Bright LCD
    • Built in Commander mode
    • Comfortable Controls
    • Easy To Use
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      Cons

    • No AF on video mode
    • No manual lens metering

      Best Uses

    • Art
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    • Nature
    • Portraits
    • Travel
     

    "Why buy a D300, when you can do most things with the D90 at less price and a lot less weight, plus it has Auto D-link, and the image quality is as good as, (or better than) the D300?

    Of course, if you are shooting landscape or you are doing VERY large prints (measured in meters), no digital camera …"  Read Full Review »

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    Nikon D90 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with DX Format CMOS Sensor Review

    Do not hesitate to get one

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Bright LCD
    • Comfortable Controls
    • Easy To Use
    • Fast Shutter Speed
    • Great Image Quality
    • More »

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Art
    • Fun
    • Photojournalism
    • Portraits
    • Sports
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    "I have had a D70 for about 4 years. Great camera, but its limitations were holding me down. I am glad I did not upgrade to D300. Too much for my budget. The D80 was an evolutionary improvement over the D70. The D90 is a revolutionary leap from both the D70 and D80. Feels and looks largely the same …"  Read Full Review »

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    Nikon D90 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with DX Format CMOS Sensor Review

    More than perfect as expected!!

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    5.0

      Pros

    • Bright LCD
    • Comfortable Controls
    • Easy To Use
    • Fast Shutter Speed
    • Great Image Quality
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      Cons

    • Nothing so far

      Best Uses

    • Fun
    • Landscape
    • Portraits
    • Sports
    • Travel
     

    "Indoors and outdoors gathering, get-together birthdays or at any like occasion is where I use most of it. I do take a lot of night shooting too and can tell no problem with this baby... It gives me amazing-as-in-amazing pictures. I have the Nikon AF-S 18-200mm VRII mounted in this since I got it a m …"  Read Full Review »

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    [5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

    Nikon D90 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with DX Format CMOS Sensor Review

    This camera will have broad appeal...

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    5.0

      Pros

    • Bright LCD
    • Easy To Use
    • Great Image Quality

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • None
     

    "Having been a Nikon D200 user, I got a chance to borrow a D300 for a day of shooting, and loved the nearly 2 stops advantage the low noise sensor provided, not to mention the fantastic 3" LCD panel. So when the D90 came out and the initial reviews verified that it shared these benefits from the D300 …"  Read Full Review »

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    Nikon D90 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with DX Format CMOS Sensor Review

    Excellent performer

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Bright LCD
    • Comfortable Controls
    • Easy To Use
    • Fast Shutter Speed
    • Great Image Quality
    • More »

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Art
    • Fun
    • Landscape
    • Portraits
    • Sports
    • More »
     

    "The D90 performs brilliantly. Excellent color, all the way up to Vivid. Active D-Lighting is much improved from the D80 and even D60, with a very functional Auto mode and it's fast enough that it can be left on in burst mode. The 3D AF tracking works very well, even on fairly fast moving subjects.

    …"  Read Full Review »

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