Nikon D90

Nikon D90[1]
Type	Digital single-lens reflex
Sensor	23.6 x 15.8 mm Nikon DX format RGB CMOS sensor, 1.5 × FOV crop
Maximum resolution	4,288 × 2,848 (12.3 effective megapixels)
Lens type	Interchangeable, Nikon F-mount
Shutter	Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed range	30 s to 1/4000 s in 1/2 or 1/3 stops and Bulb, 1/200 s X-sync
Exposure metering	TTL 3D Color Matrix Metering II metering with a 420 pixel RGB sensor
Exposure modes	Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M)
Metering modes	3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted and Spot
Focus areas	11-area AF system, Multi-CAM 1000 AF Sensor Module
Focus modes	Instant single-servo (AF-S); continuous-servo (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); manual (M)
Continuous shooting	4.5 fps up to 100 JPEG-normal, 25 JPEG-fine, or 7 RAW images
Viewfinder	Optical 0.94x Pentaprism
ASA/ISO range	200 - 3200 in 1/3 EV steps, up to 6400 as high-boost, as low as 100 low-boost
Flash	Built in Pop-up, Guide number 13m at ISO 100, Standard ISO hotshoe, Compatible with the Nikon Creative Lighting System
Flash bracketing	2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
Custom WB	Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Kelvin temperature, Preset
Rear LCD monitor	3.0-inch 920,000 pixel (VGA x 3 colors) TFT-LCD
Storage	Secure Digital, SDHC compatible
Battery	Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery
Weight	Approx. 620 g (1 lb. 6 oz.) without battery, 703g with battery
Optional battery packs	MB-D80 battery pack (with vertical shutter release) with one or two Nikon EN-EL3e or six AA batteries
Made In	Thailand
Retail info
MSRP	$899.95

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The Nikon D90 is a 12.3 megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera model announced by Nikon on August 27, 2008. It is a prosumer model meant as a replacement for the Nikon D80, fitting between the company's entry-level and professional DSLR models. Nikon gives the D90's Estimated Selling Price in the U.S. as $899.95 US for the body only^[2] 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. Actual prices are generally lower.^[3][4]

In May 2009, the D90 won the TIPA European Photo & Imaging Award, in the "Best D-SLR Advanced" category.^[5]

Features

A D90 in Liveview mode

Some of the improvements the D90 offers over the D80 include 12.3 megapixel resolution, live view capability and automatic correction of lateral chromatic aberration. 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).

Unlike less expensive models such as the D40, D60, D3000 and D5000, the D90 has a high resolution rear LCD screen, as well as a built in autofocus motor, which means that all Nikon F-mount autofocus-lenses (except the two for the rare Nikon F3AF) can be used in autofocus mode.^[6]

The Nikon D90 was the first Nikon camera to include a third firmware module, labeled "L," which provides an updateable lens distance integration database that improves autoexposure functions.^[7][8]

Video recording

Nikon D90 was introduced as the first ever DSLR with video capabilities, being able to record HD 720p videos with monaural sound. Of note about the video recording feature is that the D90 does not auto-focus while filming video, even when an auto-focus lens is used. In order to keep a subject in focus while it moves relative to the focal plane, the user must manually adjust the focus. As with other DSLRs, its CMOS sensor captures video frames using a method called rolling shutter, which may cause skewing artifacts during rapid camera or subject motion.

According to the Internet Movie Database,^[9] the first use of the Nikon D90 to shoot a feature film has been a motion picture entitled Reverie. The film's cinematographer has praised the camera for its dynamic range, its ability to support 35mm optics, and large chip in comparison to standard video cameras within and beyond the D90's price range.^[10]

Reception

The Nikon D90 has been tested by many independent reviewers since its introduction.^[11][12] Most reviews of the D90 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^[13] and Photocrati's Nikon D90 review labeled the D90 a "best value" DSLR.^[14] Digital Photography Review also published a highly positive assessment^[15], 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. DxOmark's camera sensor ranking places the D90 above its competitors and even higher priced cameras like the Canon EOS 1D Mark III and Canon EOS 5D, partly due to a high dynamic range.^[16]

As noted above, one of the most notable features of the Nikon D90 is that it is the first digital SLR cameras to include high definition video capabilities. While most reviewers gave the D90's HD Video high marks, Nikon expert Thom Hogan noted that the HD Video capability, while novel, was not yet refined, providing only mono sound, and being subject to video flaws such as apparent distorted motion of stationary objects when panning left to right.^[17]

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.
• Vignetting ("Vignette control") and lens distortion ("Distortion") correction as well as image rotation ("Straighten") via playback ("Retouch") menu
• 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
• i-TTL flash exposure system with built-in wireless control (Commander-mode). Compatibility: SB-400, SB-600, SB-800, SB-900, R1C1 and third party manufacturers^[18][19]
• Built-in Sensor cleaning system (vibrating low-pass filter).
• HDMI HD video output
• Support for GPS unit direct connect.
• 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).
• Various Nikon Speedlight flash units (also compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting System wireless flash).
• Other accessories from Nikon and third parties, including protective cases, eyepiece adapters and correction lenses, and underwater housings.

References

See also

• List of Nikon compatible lenses with integrated autofocus-motor

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Nikon D90

• Nikon D90 - Nikon global website
• Nikon D90 preview USA website
• Nikon D90 User's guide from Ken Rockwell