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The first DSLR capable of shooting HD movies (720p at 24fps), the D90
was Nikon's core enthusiast-level offering until the arrival of the
D7000. It is built around a 12MP sensor very closely related to that
used in the D300S, and - one of several features to 'trickle down' from
higher models - it also offers the same highly acclaimed 3.0-inch VGA
screen as the D3/D300. Naturally it has Live View with contrast-detect
AF and in-camera dust removal. A lot of the D90's core photographic spec
is the same as or very similar to the D80, though there is a new
shutter and an implementation of the 3D tracking AF seen on the D3/D300.
The early talk about the D90 was all about its video capability and
indeed it does record HD videos - good ones by digital stills camera
standards. But don't let that distract you, this is a camera which lets
nothing get in the way of taking photos.
Its degree of configurability results in long menus but they're generally well arranged and color-coded to minimize the likelihood you getting lost in them. There's also the option to create a menu of your most used settings (or list the most recently used ones, if you don't want to spend time setting it up), and a status screen that gives fairly fast access to those key parameters that don't have their own buttons. The image quality, whether at base ISO or the higher settings, is excellent even if it can need a bit of tweaking of the internal settings to tailor the output to specific needs.
Its degree of configurability results in long menus but they're generally well arranged and color-coded to minimize the likelihood you getting lost in them. There's also the option to create a menu of your most used settings (or list the most recently used ones, if you don't want to spend time setting it up), and a status screen that gives fairly fast access to those key parameters that don't have their own buttons. The image quality, whether at base ISO or the higher settings, is excellent even if it can need a bit of tweaking of the internal settings to tailor the output to specific needs.
| Resolution | 12 MP |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) |
| Optical Zoom | D-SLR |
| LCD Size | 3.0" |
| LCD Position | Fixed |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F mount |
| Autofocus | * Contrast Detect (sensor) * Phase Detect * Multi-area * Selective single-point * Single * Continuous * Face Detection * Live View |
| ISO Range | Auto, 200 - 3200 (plus 6400 with boost) |
| RAW/TIFF Support | Yes |
| Minimum Shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| External Flash | Yes |
| Continuos Drive (fps) | Yes (4.5 fps(CH) or 1-4 fps(CL)) |
| Self Timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
| Metering modes | * Multi * Center-weighted * Spot |
| AE Bracketing | (2, 3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (2 or 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis) |
| Image Stabilizer | No |
| HD Movie | Yes |
| Movie Resolution | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
| Built-in GPS | No |
| Waterproof | No |
| Storage Memory | SD/SDHC |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery & charger |
| Dimension | 0.00 x 0.00 x 0.00 |
