A brief Overview - Nikon D90:
Two year after the D80, the all new D90 only looks like the D80. Almost every area about the D90 is touched upon and the features list includes a whole slew of nice little goodies that makes this an exciting buy, from the Nikon stable. The new CMOS based image sensor is supposed to shoot photographs almost as good as the Nikon D300 upto ISO 6400.
New to the Nikon D90 is a Live View
feature with contrast detection and even more importantly, this is the first ever DSLR to shoot video movies in HDTV mode (720 lines). Also different in the
Nikon D90 is the enhanced user interface found in the D60, which makes the Nikon D90 and even more useable camera than the D80. The D90 is the perfect upgrade for someone moving from a point-&-shoot camera to a Digital SLR.
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.
Detailed Sepecifications - Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera
| Camera |
Single-lens reflex digital camera |
| Effective Pixels |
12.3 million |
| Image Sensor |
Nikon DX format (23.6 x 15.8mm) 12.9 megapixel CMOS sensor with Dust-reduction System |
| Image Size (Pixels) |
L (4288 x 2848)
M (3216 x 2136)
S (2144 x 1424) |
| Sensitivity |
ISO 200 - 3200 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps with Lo-1 (0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) under ISO 200), and Hi-1 (0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200) |
| File Format |
Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression, JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant |
| Storage Media |
SD memory card, SDHC compatible |
| Shooting Modes |
Single-frame [S] mode
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode;
1-4 frames-per-second
Live View [LV] mode
Self-timer mode
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode: 4.5 |
| White Balance |
Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting (Kelvin), preset white balance; white balance bracketing also available |
| LCD Monitor |
2.5-in. (6.35cm), 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment, allows up to 170-degree viewing angle |
| Movie Modes |
Movie with sound
HD 1280 x 720/24 fps
VGA 640 x 424/24 fps
QVGA 320 x 216/24 fps |
| I/O Terminal |
NTSC or PAL (selectable in menu) |
| Interface |
USB 2.0 (Hi-speed) (mini-B connector); SD card slot: supports firmware updates via SD cards |
| Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent) |
Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length |
| Autofocus |
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3.0m) Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F) |
| Focus Modes |
1) Single Area AF: Focuses only on subjects in the selected area. Selection can be made from any one of the eleven AF spot sensors.
2) Dynamic Area AF: Focuses on subject in the selected area, but follows the subject if it moves from its original position, shifting instantly and automatically to the focus area into which the subject has moved.
3) Auto-area AF: measures all 11 focus areas, automatically determines which of them are on the primary subject, and activates only those areas. |
| Exposure Metering |
Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering:
1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor.
2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, or 10mm dia. circle in center of frame.
3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm dia. circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used, or if Auto-area AF is selected) |
| Exposure Metering Range |
1) EV 0 to 20 (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering).
2) EV 2 to 20 (spot metering) |
| Exposure Control |
Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro Close up, Sports, Night Landscape, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M] |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing |
2 to 3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV; Compensation steps: ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
| Maximum Shutter |
1/4000 |
| Minimum Shutter |
30 |
| Shutter |
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb |
| Flash Control |
1) TTL: TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensor, Built-in Flash, SB-800, SB-600: i-TTL balanced fill-flash (except when using spot metering exposure mode), Built-in Flash, SB-800, SB-600: standard i-TTL flash (when using spot metering), 2) Auto aperture: Available with SB-800 with CPU lens, 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s, 4) Range-priority manual; available with SB-800 |
| Flash Sync Modes |
1) Auto 2) Fill-in flash 3) Red-eye Reduction, 4) Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 5) Slow Sync, 6) Rear-curtain Sync 7) Off |
| Depth of Field Preview Button |
When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (P and S modes) |
| Remote Control |
Via Remote Cord MC-DC1 (optional) or Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional) |
| Power Requirements |
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, MB-D80 battery pack (optional) with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or six AA alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese (ZR6) AA batteries, AC Adapter EH-5 (optional) |
| Battery Life (fully charged) |
Up to 2,700 shots with fully charged EN-EL3e battery |
| Dimensions |
Approx. 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in.) |
| Weight |
Approx. 585g (1 lb. 5 oz.) without battery, etc. |
