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Manufacturer: Nikon Inc. Part number: 25448
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- Like the D80 before it, the Nikon D90 delivers an excellent dSLR for the money.
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CNET editors' review
Nikon D90 (with 18-105mm lens) price range: $719.95
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 10/01/2008
- Released on: 08/31/2008
The good: First-rate performance; solid, well-constructed body with nice viewfinder; video capture capability; great photo quality.
The bad: Middling kit lens; poor HDMI output implementation.
The bottom line: Like the D80 before it, the Nikon D90 delivers an excellent dSLR for the money.
User reviews
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Great Camera for the Money!
by CraigRenner on February 17, 2011
Pros: + Size is perfect, ergo is great, fits really nicely in the hands
+ Hi res LCD screen is amazing
+ AF is very accurate
+ Interface is great
+ Lots of hard buttons on the outside
+ High iso noise performance is outstandingCons: - Video is pretty poor
- Live View is almost worthless except maybe for macro situations.
- Almost overwhelming amount of customization and control.Summary: I bought this dSLR after reading a bunch of positive reviews online. Overall I'm extremely satisfied with the purchase. As others have mentioned, it's not perfect, but it'...
Summary: I bought this dSLR after reading a bunch of positive reviews online. Overall I'm extremely satisfied with the purchase. As others have mentioned, it's not perfect, but it's probably the best available right now in this price range.
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This is my first dSLR and I was impressed with how quickly I was able to jump in and start using it. You can get excellent images right out of the box using the Auto or scene modes. I took it to the USC football game last weekend and was able to get great shots using in Action mode. The images were very sharp, noise free, and because of the 12.3MP resolution, I was able to crop them while still having plenty to work with.
The movie mode is very cool, but the limitations (no autofocus, 5 minute limit for HD) are a bit annoying. It's definitely not a replacement for an HD camcorder, but it's good enough for general purpose.
The lens is nice because it's light and compact, but the 18-200mm lens would be a lot more useful. I'll probably end up either buying that or the 70-300mm lens so I can get close-up shots.
I'd highly recommend this camera to anyone looking for a dSLR in this price range. Even if it's your first dSLR, you'll be able to get great shots with it out of the box, and as many users have pointed out, image quality is nearly on par with the more expensive D300. I kept postponing my dSLR purchase because they kept getting better and cheaper, but this one was intriguing enough to make me bite the bullet.
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Hope this help!19 out of 21 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A Nikon D300 for everybody......
by sbozzy on September 19, 2008
Pros: Very similar photo quality/features to the D300
Great sensitivity up to ISO6400 great noise reduction to ISO3200
920000 LCD. Incredible!
Nice feel.
Light but not to light.
Great Nikon VR lensCons: Video Recording without auto focus or exposure changes for 5 minutes.....weak, Doesnt look any better than DV at best. Needs work. Spoiled by my Sony HDV camera.
Summary: I found the D90 as a very impressive Prosumer DSLR camera, with alot of the great features and photo quality of the D300. Also a 920000 pixel LCD that is ...
Summary: I found the D90 as a very impressive Prosumer DSLR camera, with alot of the great features and photo quality of the D300. Also a 920000 pixel LCD that is as clear as it can be. I was saving to buy the D300, but I think D90 is a D300 in a lighter body. I aways believed that the VR feature was a gimmick, but I have never been able to shoot handheld shots with such a long shutter without smear. Nikon makes the best VR lens in the biz. Im looking for a telephoto Nikon VR ASAP
I believe the video recording needs more work though (auto focus, exposure, and time limit recording) not impressed. But the D90s a great camera. Its definately a poormans D300. Great step up from the D80.16 out of 24 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great camera for the money. Excellent image quality.
by acnownzu on October 25, 2008
Pros: Images are sharp and noise-free. Extremely fast performance. Auto and scene modes make it very easy to take great shots out of the box. Included lens kit has VR and is light and compact. Movie mode is fun to use. Great value at this price.
Cons: Movie mode has annoying limitations, such as 5 minute cap on HD and no auto focus. Lens kit has cheapish build quality. 18-105mm range is not great for telephoto zoom shots. JPEG output could be sharper (but RAW is excellent).
Summary: I bought this dSLR after reading the positive reviews on Cnet, http://dpreview.com, and seeing it was a best pick on http://bestcovery.com. Overall I'm extremely satisfied ...
Summary: I bought this dSLR after reading the positive reviews on Cnet, http://dpreview.com, and seeing it was a best pick on http://bestcovery.com. Overall I'm extremely satisfied with the purchase. As others have mentioned, it's not perfect, but it's probably the best available right now in this price range.
This is my first dSLR and I was impressed with how quickly I was able to jump in and start using it. You can get excellent images right out of the box using the Auto or scene modes. I took it to the USC football game last weekend and was able to get great shots using in Action mode. The images were very sharp, noise free, and because of the 12.3MP resolution, I was able to crop them while still having plenty to work with.
The movie mode is very cool, but the limitations (no autofocus, 5 minute limit for HD) are a bit annoying. It's definitely not a replacement for an HD camcorder, but it's good enough for general purpose.
The lens is nice because it's light and compact, but the 18-200mm lens would be a lot more useful. I'll probably end up either buying that or the 70-300mm lens so I can get close-up shots.
I'd highly recommend this camera to anyone looking for a dSLR in this price range. Even if it's your first dSLR, you'll be able to get great shots with it out of the box, and as many users have pointed out, image quality is nearly on par with the more expensive D300. I kept postponing my dSLR purchase because they kept getting better and cheaper, but this one was intriguing enough to make me bite the bullet16 out of 25 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Blown Away by this Camera!
by tgolden82 on October 8, 2008
Pros: Excellent Image Quality
Feels great in my hands
Very Responsive
Loaded with FeaturesCons: Honestly cannot think of any at this point.
Summary: I Highly Recommend this camera to anyone looking at DSLR's. My wife and I have wanted a camera like this for a while. I have always been a Canon ...
Summary: I Highly Recommend this camera to anyone looking at DSLR's. My wife and I have wanted a camera like this for a while. I have always been a Canon buyer, but after testing out the Canon's and this camera it came down to fit and finish and the Nikon won out. More than pleased!
11 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.
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THIS IS THE BEST BANG FOR YOU BUCK DSLR
by dr. kahouli on December 31, 2008
Pros: GREAT PICTURE QUALITY, BEST INTERFACE, SUPERB LCD SCREEN, 4.5 FPS, IMPRESSIVE HIGH ISO PHOTOS.
Cons: EXCELLENT KIT LENS PHOTO QUALITY BUT HAS PLASTIC MOUNT......SHAME ON YOU NIKON.
Summary: THIS IS THE BEST DSLR CAMERA IN ITS CLASS, PERIOD. I DEBATED BETWEEN THE D90 AND THE CANON 40D, WHICH IS ALSO AN EXCELLENT CAMERA BUT I PICKED THE NIKON ...
Summary: THIS IS THE BEST DSLR CAMERA IN ITS CLASS, PERIOD. I DEBATED BETWEEN THE D90 AND THE CANON 40D, WHICH IS ALSO AN EXCELLENT CAMERA BUT I PICKED THE NIKON FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
BETTER HIGH ISO PERFORMANCE
BETTER LCD SCREEN
BETTER USER INTERFACE (THIS IS OF COURSE PERSONAL PREFERANCE BUT I FOUND THE MENU'S OF THE CANON TO BE LESS USER FRIENDLY)
VIDEO CAPABILITIES (THIS DOES NOT REPLACE A CAMCORDER BUT I HAVE GOTTEN SOME GREAT VIDEO'S OF THE KIDS THAT I WOULDN'T HAVE WITH A TRADITIONAL DSLR)
MOST RELIABLE AUTO FOCUSSING OF ANY DSLR (40D FOCUSSES MILISECONDS FASTER BUT NOT ALWAYS ACCURATE)
EXCELLENT MID RANGE LENSES (I AM NOT A PRO SO I DON'T WANT TO SPEND A FORTUNE ON GLASS TO GET A GOOD QUALITY LENS)
BEST SPEEDLIGHTS OF ANY CAMERA MAKER
I KNOW THAT SOME HARD CORE CANON USERS WILL ARGUE OVER SOME OF THE THINGS I LISTED UBOVE BUT THE REALITY IS NIKON IS MAKING BETTER CAMERA'S ACROSS THE BOARD TODAY. CANON AND NIKON SEEN TO LEAP FROG EACHOTHER IN TERMS OF THEIR PRODUCTS WHICH MAKES FOR GREAT PRODUCTS COMING DOWN THE PIPE FOR BOTH SIDES. IF YOU ARE A HOBBYIST OR WANT A BACKUP TO YOUR D3 OR D700 YOU CAN'T DO ANY BETTER THAN THE D90. IT WILL GIVE YOU 95% OF THE D300 PLUS VIDEO. THIS IS REALLY A NO BRAINER. THE NIKON D90 IS A FANTASTIC DSLR CAMERA THAT WILL BE WITH YOU FOR YEARS TO COME.
HAPPY SHOOTING.10 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Glad I waited for the D90!
by thephotoman on October 2, 2008
Pros: For the price, you're getting a lot of camera....
Cons: The movie mode is just OK. Don't buy the camera for this feature alone, it's more of a gimmick. I guess in a pinch, it's nice to have.
Summary: The D80 is now a real buy, but if you have a few more bucks, the extra features on the D90 make it worth buying, like the LCD screen, live ...
Summary: The D80 is now a real buy, but if you have a few more bucks, the extra features on the D90 make it worth buying, like the LCD screen, live view, larger sensor, dust reduction and extra in-camera editing. I've shot thousands of images and this camera rocks. The kit lens seems fine throughout its range. Little noise at low ISO. The camera feels great. Printing crops from the 12.5 mp is great. The battery life is very good. If you want a longer lens, I would think about just getting the body and then the Nikkor 18-200 VR. No camera is perfect, but I'm glad I got this one....
9 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The D90, better value than D300
by tc80211 on December 17, 2008
Pros: Same exact image sensor as D300,High ISO performance is amazing, quality construction and all of this is unmatched for price.
Cons: none. Too good?
Summary: This camera will have amateurs shooting professional quality shots. If you are already a pro then you will like its solid construction and performance in any lighting situation. I would ...
Summary: This camera will have amateurs shooting professional quality shots. If you are already a pro then you will like its solid construction and performance in any lighting situation. I would still use a D3 for my large landscapes, just because. This camera offers superior metering, focusing and a fairly decent kit lens. And once again it has the same exact image sensor as the D300. Why would you spend more for exactly the same photos?
6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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An excellent prosumer camera
by edentonbill on October 14, 2008
Pros: This is a nice step-up from the D80 in megapixels and the fact that it is the first DSLR with video. Also good for its anti-vibration lens (VR) and its immediate ease of use. You can move from Auto setting to various shooting modes very quickly.
Cons: The video mode has only mono sound and requires manual focusing.
Summary: I have taken approximately 900 photos with this camera since purchasing mid-September; no disappointments at all in shooting RAW and processing into .jpg; camera has weight and feel of a ...
Summary: I have taken approximately 900 photos with this camera since purchasing mid-September; no disappointments at all in shooting RAW and processing into .jpg; camera has weight and feel of a professional level Nikon and I could get very satisfactory results immediately. I bought an 8GB SDHC memory card, which holds a large number of RAW images as well as HD video. Just an excellent, well made camera!
6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nice Camera. I am very happy with it so far.
by cnetkant on January 5, 2009
Pros: Fast, Excellent quality, Easy
Cons: None yet to list.
Summary: My first camera was Nikon Coolpix 4100. It was very good and delivered good pictures. Later i upgrated to Kodad P712 a 7 mega pixel camera w/ 12x zoom. Overall ...
Summary: My first camera was Nikon Coolpix 4100. It was very good and delivered good pictures. Later i upgrated to Kodad P712 a 7 mega pixel camera w/ 12x zoom. Overall it delivered good pictures but when compared apples to apples, i liked more my old Nikon coolpix because of its quality, lighting and speed etc. Since P712 is slower, i missed a lot of good moments of my kid who is 23 months old now. So I have decided to switch back to Nikon again for more quality & speed. I have decided to go for a DSLR this time so that i won't miss atleast some of those good moments anymore.
Just like others, i was going through all the reviews on different sites and did lot of research to figure out which Nikon DSLR i have to go for. The final answer i got is Nikon D90. Thats it. I bought the camera and started clicking my son's photographs rightaway. Took 30 mins to go over the settings and etc. It works right out of the box as you wanted it to work. So far I am happy with it.
Nice camera and i will recommend this to everybody.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Feature packed. Step-up for amateurs. Quality issues.
by kodava on March 30, 2009
Pros: > Pro like features and considerable flexibility with shooting options.
> Great quality pictures.Cons: > Some serious quality & reliability issues.
> Expensive.
> No stereo recording in HD video
> Warranty valid only in the country of purchase i.e. no international warranty for the dSLR camera body.Summary: > Bought this based on positive reviews on CNET and other renowned photography sites. Switched from being a long time Canon user. I have owned this for less than two ...
Summary: > Bought this based on positive reviews on CNET and other renowned photography sites. Switched from being a long time Canon user. I have owned this for less than two months at this time.
> I bought the D90 camera body with the 18-200 mm Nikkor lens since it had very good reviews as well. Everything was going great until the camera locked-up and started displaying an ERR message on the display. Tried everything in the manual to no avail.
> Started searching online for answers and found a ton of people with issues and the 'ERR' messages. Seems to indicate some serious quality issues with D90 and owners generally frustrated that Nikon is not addressing this proactively. I'm feeling the pain & kicking myself for not seeing these posts before I bought the camera.
> I'm taking it to the authorized service center this afternoon. Unfortunately, I'll have to pay for any repairs since I'm taking it for service outside of the country of purchase (Australia). All Nikon dSLRs are only covered by local warranty. The Nikkor lens however comes with international warranty. I'm not sure what the rational is.
> I recommend holding-off on buying this camera for at least 6 months to a year until Nikon addresses all the issues and better built versions are on the shelf. FYI, the camera body and lens are made in Thailand.4 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
- Part number: 25448
- Description: Now is the time for new creativity, and to rethink what a digital SLR camera can achieve. It's time for the D90, a camera with everything you would expect from Nikon's next-generation D-SLRs, and some unexpected surprises, as well. The stunning image quality is inherited from the D300, Nikon's DX-format flagship. The D90 also has Nikon's unmatched ergonomics and high performance, and now takes high-quality movies with beautiful results. The world of photography has changed, and with the D90 in your hands, it's time to make your own rules. The D90 incorporates a newly developed DX-format CMOS image sensor with technology directly inherited from the D300, Nikon's DX-format flagship. With its 12.3 effective megapixels and extraordinarily high signal-to-noise ratio, the D90 delivers low-noise images with detail and tonal gradation beyond your expectations, while Nikon's Integrated Dust Reduction System works to free image-degrading dust particles from the sensor's optical low-pass filter. Nikon's comprehensive EXPEED technology is engineered to make the most of the sensor's rich, 12.3-megapixel data. The result - color, detail and high-speed processing inspired by the groundbreaking D300. The D90's image-processing engine produces high-resolution pictures at remarkable speeds, better enabling high-speed continuous shooting. EXPEED also contributes to the outstanding performance of other powerful features, including Live View and the new Face Detection System. The D90 gives you the freedom to shoot in a remarkably wide variety of lighting conditions, including dimly lit scenes, without worrying about image-degrading noise. ISO can be raised as high as Hi 1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) or lowered to Lo 1 (ISO 100 equivalent). Details in the shadows and highlighted areas of your photos are often lost when strong lighting increases the contrast between the bright and dark areas of your image. Nikon's unique Active D-Lighting technology accurately restores these important details by localizing tone control while you shoot. Choose from four levels, including the new Extra High. Active D-Lighting can be used manually or set to Auto mode. It is also possible to bracket your pictures to get one with Active D-Lighting and one without. First introduced on the D3 and D300 flagship cameras, Nikon's breakthrough Scene Recognition System is also featured in the D90. This unique technology utilizes a 420-pixel RGB sensor to analyze immense amounts of scene and color information in order to understand what the camera is about to shoot. Milliseconds before the shutter is released, the camera optimizes the autofocus, auto exposure, i-TTL control and white balance. The D90 also uses Nikon's new Face Detection System to render human faces with a newfound sharpness and accuracy. The D90 demonstrates amazing autofocus accuracy by utilizing color and brightness information from its 420-pixel RGB sensor. When shooting in Auto-area AF mode, the camera quickly focuses on the main subject by detecting foreground, background and subject position. When using 3D-tracking (11 points) mode, the camera uses your subject's color and brightness information to keep it in sharp focus as you change the composition. Nikon's 3D Color Matrix Metering II became one of the most highly acclaimed metering systems by delivering consistently well-balanced exposures - even in lighting conditions that confuse other systems. Further extending its exposure capability, Nikon's Scene Recognition System evaluates each scene's highlights, delivering even more light metering precision. Moreover, the D90 detects faces when using face priority AF, giving you ideal exposures of your human subjects.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode,
with Movie recording - Resolution 12.3 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Total Pixels 12,900,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 12,300,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 15.8 x 23.6mm
- Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
- Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
- Image Processor EXPEED
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 11
- Face Detection Face-priority AF function
- Image Recording Format JPEG,
NEF (RAW),
RAW + JPEG - AV Interfaces HDMI,
Composite video/audio Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100-6400
- Exposure Metering 3D color matrix II,
Center-weighted,
Spot - Exposure Modes I-TTL program flash,
Bulb,
Program,
Automatic,
Shutter-priority,
Manual,
Aperture-priority - Shooting Programs Close-up,
Night portrait,
Portrait mode,
Landscape - Special Effects Portrait,
Landscape,
Neutral,
Monochrome,
Custom Effect,
Vivid - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Fluorescent,
Incandescent,
Sunlight,
Flash,
Shade - Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV steps
- White Balance Bracketing Yes
- X-sync Speed 1/200 sec
- Exposure Range EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
Lens System
- Type 5.8 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 105 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX ED VR
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Min Focus Range 17.7 in
- Max View Angle 76 degrees
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Lens Construction 11 groups / 15 elements
- Filter Size 67 mm
- Lens System Mounting Nikon F
- Features VR (Vibration Reduction),
Aspherical lens,
Silent Wave Motor (SWM),
ED glass Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Slow synchro,
Rear curtain sync,
Red-eye reduction - Features AF illuminator
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 4.5 frames per second
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec,
5 sec,
20 sec - Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features Digital image rotation,
Display brightness control,
DPOF support,
Depth-of-field preview button,
Cropping an image,
Digital noise reduction,
Histogram display,
In-camera RAW processing,
Highlight point display,
Camera orientation detection,
LCD live view mode,
PictBridge support,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Direct print Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
- Field Coverage 96%
- Magnification 0.94x
- Dioptric Correction Range -2 to +1
- Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
Display
- Type 3 in LCD display
- Display Features Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x Composite video output,
1 x HDMI
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities
Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Included Accessories LCD display cover,
Battery charger,
Eyecup,
Body cap,
Eyepiece cover,
Neck strap,
Video cable,
USB cable - Body Material Plastic,
Aluminum alloy Battery
- Supported Battery Nikon EN-EL3e
- Supported Battery 1 x Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot SD card
- Supported Memory Cards SDHC Memory Card,
SD Memory Card - Internal Storage None
- Image Storage 4288 x 2848,
3216 x 2136,
2144 x 1424 - Video Capture AVI - 1280 x 720,
AVI - 640 x 424,
AVI - 320 x 216 Dimensions & Weight
- Width 5.2 in
- Depth 3 in
- Height 4.1 in
- Weight 1.4 lbs
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 0 - 85%
Main Features
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
Product series
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Nikon D90 (with 18-105mm lens)
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR,
12.3 megapixels,
5.8 x,
15.8 x 23.6mm,
CMOS,
Optical -
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Specs: SLR,
12.3 megapixels,
15.8 x 23.6mm,
CMOS
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Address:
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