Nikon D90 digital camera

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The D90 fuses technology from Nikon’s flagship digital SLRs with an array of sophisticated functions to help you achieve superior results. Its 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor and EXPEED image processing system offer outstanding image quality across a wide ISO light sensitivity range. Live View mode lets you compose and shoot via the high-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor, and an advanced Scene Recognition System and autofocus performance help capture images with astounding accuracy. Movies can be shot in Motion JPEG format using the innovative D-Movie function. The camera’s large image sensor ensures exceptional movie image quality and you can create dramatic effects by shooting with a wide range of interchangeable NIKKOR lenses, from wide-angle to macro to fisheye, or by adjusting the lens aperture and experimenting with depth-of-field. The D90 – designed to fuel your passion for photography.

Key Features

• 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor: Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured.
  
• 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.
  
• World’s first D-SLR with an HD movie mode: Record cinematic-quality 24fps movie clips with sound 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 setting.
  
• 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: 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 to use Live View activates access to 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-contrast 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 lenses and autofocus

D90 is Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 mm zoom lens
The Nikon D90 features an F-mount which can accommodate most Nikkor lenses, with the DX-format sensor resulting in their field of view being reduced by 1.5 times. As with all Nikon DSLRs, you’ll need recent lenses to support the full focusing and metering modes. Standard test sample was supplied with an AF-S DX 18-105 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR zoom lens, a range that corresponds to 27-157,5 mm mm format. Standard test sample was supplied with an AF-S DX 18-105 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR zoom lens, a range that corresponds 27-157,5 mm in size. In addition to the standard lens, there is support for a variety of lenses such as the Type G or D AF Nikkor lenses without a built motor. In addition to the standard lens is there to support a label such as lenses G Type D AF Nikkor lenses without a built motor. Other AF Nikkor lenses in terms of functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II. Other AF Nikkor lenses functions in support, 3D color matrix metering II apart. It is a sophisticated selection of lenses that meet all the needs of the target's shape. It is a selection of sophisticated lenses that meet the needs of the target's shape.



Live View in Nikon D90
Live View is also a nice feature, which is not even that long ago 'unthinkable' for a DSLR camera but now almost a 'must' appears to be. With the inclusion of Live View Nikon has already taken an advance on what the next generation digital SLR cameras ever a 'standard' could be Video mode. With the inclusion of Live View Nikon has already taken an advance something for the next generation digital SLR cameras ever a 'standard' could be Video mode. For the purists, it is like swearing in church, but the innovative progress is simply not to stop. For the purists such as the swearing in church, but the innovative once progress is not to stop. The Nikon D90 is the world's first DSLR camera with the possibility of video recording in 720p HDTV quality. D90 is Nikon's first DSLR camera world with the ability to make video recordings in 720p HDTV quality. This premiere was also just stand, Canon followed soon with the EOS 5D Mark II. This premiere was also just stand Canon followed soon with the EOS 5D Mark II.

Nikon D90 metering, exposures

The Nikon D90 offers three main metering modes: Spot, Centre-weighted and 3D Colour Matrix II. These are selected by pressing and holding the metering button on the camera’s top surface while turning the thumb dial.The meter seems identical to the D300 and D3. The defective meter of the D40 and D80, which often overexposed, is gone.

The D90 offers shutter speeds from 1/4000 to 30 seconds plus a Bulb option. Exposure compensation is available in a wide range of +/-5EV in 0.3 or 0.5 steps. The shutter block is tested for 100,000 cycles, compared to 150,000 on the D300 / D700 and 300,000 on the D3.

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Active D-Lighting
No longer new, Active D-Lighting keeps gaining enhancements. In addition to the Auto Active D-Lighting mode added with the Nikon D700, the Nikon D90 gains an Extra High setting to add even more punch to shadow detail. Note that JPEG files modified as they are captured with Active D-Lighting, so there's no unaltered "original" to refer back to: Consider whether you want top shoot RAW + JPEG to back up those files, or even use D-Lighting after capture if you think an image would benefit from the help.

Excellent ergonomics of Nikon D90

The ergonomics of the Nikon D90 is excellent. From ergonomics of the Nikon D90 is excellent. Nothing seems to be superfluous or, alternatively, to miss.. Added value, inter alia, the HDMI connection, an antibody system connector for an optional GPS unit (GP-1) and also the advanced 3D auto (D300/D700/D3) and AF tracking for a subject can be followed.Although the number of focus points is somewhat restricted with 11 units, but this number is sufficient to use these advanced focus.



Memory & Battery compartment

In the grip of the camera card slot is removed. A simple, but nicely finished lid provides adequate protection. The Nikon D90 supports Secure Digital and SDHC memory cards and is one of the first digital SLR cameras the new SanDisk Extreme III 30MB/sec SDHC cards fully supported. Underneath the handle is the EN-EL3e battery down. Bottom or handle the EN-EL3e battery down. Something from the middle of the bottom is a universal metal tripod connection placed.

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Pros:

• Active D-Lighting
• Live View Focus Modes
• Playback Tricks
• Easier selection of advance modes
• Easier Live View mode with dedicated button!

Cons:

• No ability to program the center OK button to zoom-in full-size in playback.
  
• No options for JPG optimization.
  
• No selection of NEF/raw characteristics.
  

Final words:

There’s no doubt the Nikon D90 is a very impressive DSLR, but like its predecessor, it’s more about enhanced features and superior handling, rather than greatly improved image quality. Don’t get us wrong, the D90’s stills look great, but they’re not a significant step-up from 10 Megapixel models, and as you can see in our Results pages, you can achieve very similar output with the cheaper Canon EOS 450D / XSi.