nikon d(evil)90 [review]

The Nikon D90 Digital SLR is a 12.3-megapixel DX-format camera paired with the 5.8x AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens with VR image stabilization and legendary NIKKOR optical quality.

Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality inherited from the award-winning D300 with groundbreaking features, the D90′s breathtaking, low-noise image quality is further advanced with EXPEED image processing. Split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4.5 frames-per-second provide the power to capture fast action and precise moments perfectly, while Nikon’s exclusive Scene Recognition System contributes to faster 11-area autofocus performance, finer white balance detection and more. The D90 delivers the control passionate photographers demand, utilizing comprehensive exposure functions and the intelligence of 3D Color Matrix Metering II. Stunning results come to life on a 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD monitor, providing accurate image review, Live View composition and brilliant playback of the D90′s cinematic-quality 24-fps HD D-Movie mode.

Nikon Digital SLR Image Quality
Exceptional image quality is a prerequisite for all Nikon D-SLRs, and the D90, featuring a new 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor, fulfills that essential performance requirement with ease. Borrowing a host of technologies, including low-noise, high ISO performance, from the award-winning D300, the D90 will change the notion of what’s expected from an enthusiast D-SLR.

New D-Movie Mode Features 720p HD Cinematic Quality
The D90′s creative potential explodes with the capability to record smooth 24fps, motion JPEG sound movie clips. Leveraging the D90′s 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor, legendary NIKKOR optical quality and the one-button Live View function, the D-Movie Mode gives still photographers a new and exciting way to express themselves in 720p HD.

Comprehensive Feature Set
Compact, yet powerful, the D90 captures up to 4.5 images per second. Accurate 11-point autofocus is now even faster and more intelligent, aided by Nikon’s exclusive Scene Recognition System. The unique Nikon 420-pixel 3D Color Matrix II Metering system, now enhanced by EXPEED image processing technologies, delivers extraordinary exposure accuracy-immediately evident when reviewing images on the D90′s super-density 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD monitor.

These are just a few of the highlights that make the Nikon D90 the Nikon D90. The more you learn about the D90, the more you will agree that it offers more of what today’s passionate enthusiasts demand – delivering it all in a D-SLR that exceeds expectations.

All New AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm V3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
Compact and versatile, the new 5.8X AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is an ideal everyday companion for the 12.3-megapixel D90. Available as the optical heart of the new D90 Outfit and individually, the 18-105mm with VR image stabilization, ED glass and an aspherical element, delivers the image integrity that defines NIKKOR optics.

More D90 Features and Benefits

• 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor

  Coupled with Nikon’s EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured

• 5.8x AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR included
  Famous NIKKOR optical quality in a compact, versatile design, featuring Nikon VR image stabilization

• Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second

  Combined with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag, dramatic action and decisive moments are captured easily

• D-Movie Mode – Cinematic 24fps HD with sound

  Record cinematic-quality movie clips at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels) in Motion JPEG format, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility

• Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200

  High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO settings

• 3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor

  High resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing guarantees confident image review and movie playback

• Built-in image sensor cleaning

  Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust particles from the sensor’s optical low pass filter

• 11-point AF system with Face Priority

  Consistently fast and accurate autofocus, reinforced by the Nikon Scene Recognition System, delivers razor sharpness in a wide variety of conditions

• One-button Live View

  Easy Live View access activates 3 contrast detection focus modes including Face Priority AF

• Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System

  Nikon’s renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates images, referencing an on-board database of over 30,000 photographic scenes, for unmatched exposure accuracy

• Comprehensive exposure control

  Five Advanced Scene Modes plus Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual

• Auto Active D-Lighting

  Selectable and Automatic, Active D-lighting optimizes details within shadows and highlights, taming high-contrasts situations in real time

• Durable, high precision shutter

  Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures shutter life and accuracy

• In-Camera Image Editing

  Creative freedom stems from exclusive in-camera image editing, featuring Fisheye effect, Straighten and Distortion Control as well as D-Lighting, Red-eye Reduction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more

• GPS geo-tagging

  GP-1 GPS unit (optional) provides automatic real-time geo-tagging.

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Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera Specifications

Image Sensor Format: DX

Image Sensor Type: CMOS

Sensor Size: 15.8 x 23.6mm

Total Pixels: 12.9 million

Effective Pixels: 12.3 million

Image Area (L) DX Format

DX-format

(L) 4288×2848

(M)3216×2136

(S)2144×1424

Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution: 4.5 frames per second

Continuous Shooting Options:

DX Format

CH: Up to 4.5 frames per second

CL: Up to 4 frames per second(CH)

LCD Monitor Size: 3 in. diagonal

LCD Monitor Type: Super Density

LCD Monitor Resolution: 920,000 Dots

LCD Monitor Angle of View: 170-degree wide-viewing angle

LCD Monitor Adjustments: Brightness,7 levels

Shutter type: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane

lowest Shutter Speed: 30 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EVS

Fastest Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV

Bulb Shutter Setting: Yes

Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity: 200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV

Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity: 3200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV

Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity: Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)

Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity: Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)

Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV

Storage Media: SD / SDHC

Storage System: JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality

AVI

Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)

File System: Compliant with DCF 2.0

DPOF

EXIF 2.21

Exposure Modes: Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program

Shutter-Priority Auto (S)

Aperture-Priority Auto (A)

Manual (M)

Auto

Auto (flash off) Advanced Scene Modes

Advanced Scene Modes:

Portrait

Landscape

Close-up

Sports

Night Portrait Exposure Metering System: 420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II Center-weighted Spot Metering Range: 1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F) Exposure Meter Coupling: CPU Exposure Compensation: Yes

±5EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1 Exposure Lock: Yes Exposure Bracketing: Yes

2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV Shutter Release Modes:

Single-frame [S] mode

Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames-per-second

Live View [LV] mode

Self-timer mode

Continuous high-speed [CH] mode: 4.5

Movie Modes:

Movie with sound

HD 1280 x 720/24 fps VGA 640 x 424/24 fps QVGA 320 x 216/24 fps

White Balance:

Sun

Shade

Fluorescent

Incandescent

Flash

Preset

Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting

Auto

Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning; Sun Shade Fluorescent Incandescent Flash Preset Fine Tune by Kelvin Color temperature setting

White Balance Bracketing: Yes, 2 or 3 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3

D-Lighting Bracketing: 2 exposures

Playback Functions:

Full frame

Zoom

Slideshow

Pictmotion

Histogram

Shooting data

Highlight point display

Auto image rotation

Sound playback

D-Movie playback Thumbnail (4, 9, 72 segments) Calendar

Interface:

Hi-speed USB

NTSC

HDMI

Lens Mount: Nikon F bayonet mount

Compatible Lenses:

1) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible

2) D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR)

3) AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible

4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions except Autofocus, 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible

5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure modes A and M but exposure meter does not function. Electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is 5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides

Picture Angle: 1.5

Viewfinder: -2.0 to +1.0 m-1

Viewfinder Frame Coverage Approx. 96%

Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment: (-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)

Viewfinder Eyepoint: 19.5

Reflex Mirror: Quick-return type

Interchangeable Focusing Screen: No

Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.94

Depth-of-field Control: Yes

Autofocus System: Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9ft.10 in.)

Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points: 11

Autofocus Sensitivity -1 – +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F Focus Modes:

Single-servo AF (S)

Continuous-servo (C)

Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder

Live View autofocus; Face-priority, wide area, normal area

Single-point AF Mode: Yes

Dynamic AF Mode: Yes

Auto-area AF Mode: Yes

Focus Lock:

AE-L/AF-L button

Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)

Picture Control:

Standard

Neutral

Vivid

Monochrome

Nine User-customizable settings

Portrait

Landscape

In-Camera Image Editing

Trim

D-Lighting

Color Balance

Image Overlay

Filter Effects

Monochrome

Color Balance

NEF (RAW) processing

Quick retouch

Straighten

Distortion Control

Built-in Flash: Yes

External Flash Shoe: Yes

Built-in Flash Distance: 56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m

Dust-Off Reference Photo: Yes

Save/Load Camera settings: Yes

Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility: Yes

Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A/B 4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual mode

Flash Sync Speed: up to 1/200

High Speed Sync: up to 1/4000FP

Flash Sync Modes:

Front-curtain sync (normal)

Slow sync

Rear-curtain sync

Red-eye reduction

Red-eye reduction with slow sync

Flash Control:

1) i-TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash

2) AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 used with CPU lens

3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27, and 22S

4) Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900 and SB-800

Accessory Shoe: Yes

Self-timer: 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration

World Time Setting: Yes

Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings: Yes

Battery Type: Rechargeable

Battery/Batteries: EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery

AC Adaptor: EH-5a AC Adapter

Battery Charger: MH-18a Quick Charger

Image Comment: Yes

Battery Life (shots per charge): 850 shots (CIPA)

Tripod Socket: 1/4 – 20

Dimensions: (Approx.) 5.2 in.(132mm) Width x 4.1 in.(103mm) Height x 3.0 in.(77mm) Depth

Weight: (Approx.) 22 oz. (620g)

Supported Languages: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Supplied Software: Software Suite CD-ROM

Nikon Optional Accessories: MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack, ML-L3 wireless remote control, DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-5a AC Adapter, Capture NX2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2

Supplied Accessories: EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-18a Quick Charger, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-21 Rubber Eyecup, UC-E4 USB Cable, EG-D2 Audio Video Cable, AN-DC1 Camera Strap, BM-10 LCD Monitor Cover, Body Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover, Software Suite CD-ROM Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or areaSpecifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

Nikon Option Accessories: EN-EL3e; DK-22 Eyepiece Adaptor for DG2; MB-D80 Multi Power Battery Pack; MC-DC2 Remote Cord; DK-20C Correction Eyepiece -5; BF-1A SLR Body Cap; DK-20C Correction Eyepiece +2; DK-5 Eyepiece Shield (repl.); CF-D80; AN-DC1 Strap (repl); DK-20C Correction Eyepiece +1; GP-1 GPS Unit; DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece; EH-5A AC Adapter; DK-20C Correction Eyepiece +0.5; DK-20C Correction Eyepiece Neutral “0″; DK-20C Correction Eyepiece +3; ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control (Infrared); UC-E4 USB Cable (repl.); MS-D200 for MB-D80 (repl.); DK-20C Correction Eyepiece -4; BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap (repl.); EG-D2 Audio Video Cable; DR-6 Rectangular Right Angle Finder; DK-20C Correction Eyepiece -3; MH-18a Quick Charger for EN-EL3e; DK-21 Rubber Eyecup (repl.); DK-20C Correction Eyepiece -2; DG2 Eyepiece Magnifier; BM-10 LCD Monitor Cover

Nikon Option Software: Nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Select Edition; Camera Control Pro 2; Nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Standard Edition; apture NX 2; Nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Express Edition; Nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 Complete Edition;

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens Specifications

Focal Length Range: 18-105mm

Zoom Ratio: 5.8x

Maximum Aperture: 3.5-5.6

Minimum Aperture: 22-38

Autofocus: Yes

AF-S (Silent Wave Motor): Yes

Compatible Format(s):

DX

FX in DX Crop Mode

Vibration Reduction: Yes

Distance Information: Yes

ED Glass Elements: Yes

Super Integrated Coating: Yes

Aspherical Element(s): Yes,One element

Manual/Auto Focus Mode: Yes

Minimum Focus Distance: 1.48 ft. (0.45m)

Maximum Angle of View: 76°

Minimum Angle of View: 15° 20′

Lens (Elements): 15

Lens (Groups): 11

Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1:05

Dimensions: 3.0×3.5in. (Diameter x Length) (76x89mm Diameter x Length)

Weight: 14.8oz. (420g)

Mount Type: Nikon F-Bayonet

Accepts Filter Type: Screw-on

Filter Size: 67mm

Lens Attachment Size: 67mm

Lens Case: CL-1018

Lens Hood: HB-32

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