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Nikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

2009-01-10T08:20:00.000-08:00

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Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens

2009-01-10T07:41:00.000-08:00

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Product Description

Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality inherited from the award-winning D300 with groundbreaking features, the D90s 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 Nikons 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 D90s cinematic-quality 24-fps HD D-Movie mode.
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #20 in Camera & Photo
* Brand: Nikon
* Model: D90 18-105mm Kit
* Dimensions: 6.00" h x 10.00" w x 8.00" l, 5.00 pounds
* Display size: 3
* Included Software: Yes

Features

* 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
* 5.8x AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens included
* D-Movie Mode; Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
* 3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
* Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Reviews

Manufacturer's Description

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.

Outfit includes 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.

Nikon D90 DX Digital SLR Highlights

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.

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.

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

Customer Reviews

excellent for customization and control5
Well, I'm no camera expert, but you can get my opinion as an amateur photographer, feeling too limited by the point-and-shoot and looking for an equipment upgrade.

And what an upgrade this is! I am in love with this Nikon, for the most part it does everything I need quite well. Colors are excellent, vibration reduction is great, and it is low-noise. I was fairly unfamiliar with all the functions, but a read through the manual made everything very intuitive, and I am surprised how fast I caught on. So I also enjoyed to find that it was easy to learn.

One thing I feel inadequate are the matrix metering; even when in use with the D-Lighting function (supposed to give you more shadow detail without overexposing highlights) on high, many times the photos come out higher contrast than desired. From what I've noticed, though, this is fixable with minimal quality damage in a photo editing program (by changing levels/reducing contrast).

One of my favorite aspects is the ability to do some photo editing on-camera:
- You can do a quick re-touch, which automatically adjusts levels for better contrast and color balance.
- apply filter effects: warm filter, skylight (I still don't know what that is), blue filter, red filter, green filter, even cross-screen (more customizable than the actual filter, but not as organic and worse in quality than actual filter, so it has its pros and cons against the actual).
- adjust color levels on a four-dimensional color grid.
- adjust D-Lighting. This is a really really awesome feature to have, definitely a favorite!
- fish-eye effect, as well as a sort of reverse fish-eye to correct for distortion
- resize
- tilt
- RAW processing
- crop
- and probably more that i am forgetting
- monochromatic in BnW, Cyanotype, and Sepia. The latter of the two being adjustable in saturation. You can also customize it further in shooting mode - you can pick almost any color and saturation!

I especially enjoy the absolute customization you have over the white balance. You can select a preset, make your own presets in several ways, or adjust color temperature easily before every shot. Actually you can customize almost anything on this camera, and I love having my control. Most settings are really easy to change with the external buttons, without going into the menu.

Live View is also a huge plus, but less helpful than I imagined. Apparently using Live View for extended periods of time damages the camera's sensor, and the camera has a very difficult time focusing in LV mode.

There is a limitation with the viewfinder; it only shows about 95% of the space (that exists in all Nikons in this range, as far as I'm aware, and I don't know if other brands are any different).

The movie option is good to have, but even though it's HD, the quality isn't that great so it's just something that's nice to have as an option.

The only thing I can try to complain about is the camera's sensitivity to temperature. But this is an issue with all cameras, so there's nothing that can really be done. The manual says not to use the camera in below-freezing temperatures, but I have done so and so far it still works (I got a protection plan so I'm not too worried about ruining it to get some dazzling snow shots!). If it's in the cold for long periods of time, however, it begins displaying error messages. It seems that it loses contact with the CPU of the lens and does not detect it. (Actually, my other qualm is that sometimes it seems to lose this contact for no particular reason, which is annoying, but all I have to do is shift the lens slightly tighter onto the mount. I don't know if this is a problem with all cameras, but it seems that mine in particular isn't perfectly crafted, that the lens doesn't lock on the mount tightly enough, or something). If it's really cold, sometimes it displays another error and freezes up, so I can't even turn it off. So my recommendation is to keep the camera out of the cold as much as possible, and what has kind of worked for me is keeping it zipped up under my jacket between shots. Of course, it's better to stay out of the cold altogether.

One other qualm, actually. I have noticed after transferring the photos that they are not the standard length/width ratio. They are slightly more panoramic/narrow, with black strips on the top and bottom filling out the rest of what should be the photo. I have no idea what this is all about, and I haven't noticed any settings for this, so although it might be my fault completely, I don't have evidence to believe that it is.

Overall I am very pleased with my baby, I named her Delila, and we are going to live happily ever after. Or rather, until I have progressed enough as a photographer to crave more sophisticated equipment.

So that's my very lay-man opinion. I recommend this camera to anyone who is looking for a hardcore upgrade from a point-and-shoot, and those who highly value having control and customization. For most intents and purposes, this camera will get the shot for you.

Nikon Created a giant killer!5
I have recently purchased the new D90 from Nikon and can honestly say this new camera is one of the best I have ever used. I was looking originally to upgrade my Nikon D200 to the new Nikon D300 and stumbled upon the new D90. I currently have a Nikon D200, D70s, D40x and a whole bunch of Nikon Glass and Flashes, all of which are completely interchangeable with this new camera! I must say that I feel that Nikon has created a giant killer (the competition, especially for Canon). When you pick the unit up you will experience a well thought out and engineered product (you should always go to a brick and mortar store to try out a camera first for proper fit in hands, feel, aesthetics, etc.). Some people have complained that the D90 is too small for their hands. I am a really big guy who has big hands and though the unit is small in my hands, it is still comfortable to use and does not feel like a plastic throw-a-way like the Canons. I have added the MB-D80 Hand Grip to the D90 for additional surface area and better controls (plus additional battery capacity) and the unit feels just as good as my larger D200 which also has the MB-D200 Hand Grip for similar reasons.

Regarding the D90's exceptional features, you will not go wrong here. The camera can serve both as a new bee unit for someone starting out or for a pro/enthusiast like myself with extremely fast shutter speeds, good 11 point focus area, and the real killer is the 720P HD Video capture capability...pure cream! I am sure glad I did not spend the extra money on the D300 as the reviews of the D90 are just as good as if not better than the D300...all for a camera costing a good $900.00 less!

All-in-all, a very good investment here for anyone wanting a very excellent, fast, and fun DSLR!

awesome camera5
This camera does it all- pictures that are so crisp you will think you are seeing it live and then you can video it all too! My husband always loved his Nikon 35mm and wasn't adjusting to the digital world until now. kudos!!!!