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Nikon D90 Review

Nikon D90 Specifications

Key Features

Effective pixels
12.3 million
Image sensor
CMOS sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 12.9 million; Nikon DX format
Image size (pixels)
4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]
Sensitivity
ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3 EV, can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) below ISO 200, or to approx. 0.3, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200, ISO sensitivity auto control available
Storage media
SD memory cards, SDHC compliant
Monitor
3-in., approx. 920k-dot (VGA), low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
Exposure metering
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering
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)
Interface
Hi-Speed USB
Power sources
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D80 (optional) with one or two Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e or six R6/AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium or nickel-manganese batteries (Battery Holder MS-D200 is required when using R6/AA-size batteries)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.)
Weight
Approx. 620 g (1 lb. 6 oz.) without battery, memory card, body cap or LCD monitor cover

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  1. David H. Hessell Flag

    Excellent camera. Small camera, big results.

    I am a free-lance travel photographer that loves the smaller size and weight of the D90. The results meet my – and my editors – needs, the battery life is unreal (I use the MB-80 which holds two batteries), and the live-view and video are an extra bonus.

    I also enjoy the wireless flash results with my SB-600 that make setting up location lighting very easy. The whole camera system makes the D90 a great tool while on the road.

    From mountain biking trips, to river cruises, to white water, my D90s (I have two)keep up with me and preform wonderful under any condition. The focus, metering, speed … it all works for me.

    It is not the camera one should question, it is the results. This camera gets you the results. No question.

    Don’t even get me started with the price … Yes, I could have gone with the D300, I chose two D90s and have never thought twice about it.

    Money well spent. That simple.

    http://www.hessell.net

    Score: 9
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  2. dlc189 Flag

    This is my 5th or 6th nikon digital. I have most recently been using the D80, a camera which I will still carry and found this slight upgrade to be well worth the money. I mated it with a battery pack and have found the battery life to be tremendous. During the month I have owned the camera I have taken close to 1000 pix in snow, beach and low light conditions and like it very well. Pros: photo quality, auto setting is more accurate than most, love the higher ISO with reduced noise, sizeCons: very happy with camera

    Score: 10
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  3. Rainy Iannucci Flag

    I have had this camera now for two weeks. Much better LCD screen then my Nikon D80. Fantastic in house camera functions. Much better then the D80 in low light situations. Beautiful image quality.

    Score: 10
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