The D90 is a digital single-lens reflex camera model announced by Nikon on August 27, 2008. It is a "prosumer" model (cross between professional and consumer) meant as a replacement for the Nikon D80. Nikon gives the D90's Estimated Selling Price in the U.S. as $999.95 US for the body only and as $1299.99 with the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, which by itself sells for $399.95.
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The D90 is a digital single-lens reflex camera model announced by Nikon on August 27, 2008. It is a "prosumer" model (cross between professional and consumer) meant as a replacement for the Nikon D80. Nikon gives the D90's Estimated Selling Price in the U.S. as $999.95 US for the body only and as $1299.99 with the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, which by itself sells for $399.95.
Some of the improvements the D90 offers over the D80 include 12.3 megapixel resolution and live view capability. The D90 is also notable for being the first DSLR to offer video recording, with the ability to record HD 720p videos, with mono sound, at 24 frames per second (for up to 5 minutes or 20 minutes for smaller resolutions). The Nikon D90, Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR and MB-D80 battery grip are manufactured in Ayuthaya, Thailand, along with most Nikon DSLRs and lenses.
Features
- Nikon's 12.3-megapixel Nikon DX format CMOS sensor.
- Nikon's EXPEED image processor.
- D-Movie mode (720p, with mono 22kHz sound).
- Active D-Lighting (4 levels and Auto).
- Automatic correction of lateral chromatic aberration.
- 3-inch TFT LCD with 920,000-dot resolution (VGA) and 170-degree ultra-wide viewing angle.
- Live View shooting mode (activated with a dedicated button).
- Continuous Drive up to 4.5 frames per second.
- 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System.
- 3D Tracking Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with 11 AF points.
- Face detection autofocus in live view mode.
- ISO sensitivity 200 to 3200 (100-6400 with boost).
- Nikon F-mount lenses
- Built-in Sensor cleaning system (vibrating low-pass filter).
- HDMI HD video output
- Support for GP-1 GPS unit.
- File formats: JPEG, NEF (Nikon's RAW, 12-bit compressed), AVI (Motion JPEG).
- EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery, Battery Life (shots per charge) approx. : 850 shots (CIPA).
- Weight: Approx. 0.620 kg (without battery), 0.703 kg (with battery).
Optional accessories
- ML-L3 Wireless (Infrared) remote control and MC-DC2 Remote Cord.
- MB-D80 Multi Power Battery grip.
- GP-1 GPS Unit (for GPS geotagging).
Video recording
Nikon D90 was introduced as the first ever DSLR with video capabilities, being able to record HD 720p videos. Its CMOS sensor captures video frames using a method called rolling shutter. Due to this factor, recorded video can become wobbly or skewed.
Reception
The Nikon D90 has been tested by many independent reviewers since its introduction. Most reviews have been positive, assessing the D90 as a notable improvement over its predecessor, the Nikon D80. The camera received 4 stars out of 5 in CNET's editor review and Photocrati's Nikon D90 review labeled the D90 a "best value" DSLR. Digital Photography Review also published a highly positive assessment, but noted that the only weakness seemed to be that matrix metering on the D90 is tied too strongly to individual focus points, and therefore allows highlights to be clipped in other areas of an image.
