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Nikon D90

12.3 megapixels, first seen: 10 February 2008

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Best Price: 679.00 USD

  • User Score (3195)
    9.4 9.4 from 3195 reviewers
  • Expert Score (51)
    8.6 8.6 from 51 reviewers
  • Design (23)
    8.1 8.1 from 23 reviewers
  • Value for money (63)
    7.9 7.9 from 63 reviewers
  • Features (62)
    8.3 8.3 from 62 reviewers
  • Ease of use (77)
    8.1 8.1 from 77 reviewers
  • Performance (8)
    8.3 8.3 from 8 reviewers
  • Picture quality (57)
    8.2 8.2 from 57 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • very fast, outstanding lcd, amazing in low light, nice metering modes, iso sensitivity is amazing
  • nikon software not great, no cons found, slow live view af, poor multiple frames, not too complex

The D90 fuses technology from Nikon’s flagship digital SLRs with an array of sophisticated functions to help you achieve superior results. Its 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor and EXPEED image processing system offer outstanding image quality across a wide ISO light sensitivity range. Live View mode lets you compose and shoot via the high-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor, and an advanced Scene Recognition System and autofocus performance help capture images wit…

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Type
    Single-lens reflex digital camera
  • Lens mount
    Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
  • Effective sensor
    Approx. 1.5x lens focal length (Nikon DX format)
  • Image sensor
    23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS sensor - Supports high ISO sensitivities - High-speed data readout - Nikon DX-format sized CMOS sensor - Power-saving design
  • Effective pixels
    12.3 million
  • Total pixels
    12.9 million

Release Date

  • First seen
    10 February 2008

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Reviews of Nikon D90

  1. Nikon D90

    Reviewer: PhotographyBLOG
    13 October 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Design 8
    8.0
    Value for money 10
    10
    Features 9
    9.0
    Ease of use 8
    8.0
    Picture quality 10
    10
     

    The Nikon D90 is a difficult camera to rate. When viewed as a 'traditional' SLR, it is simply an excellent camera that I very much enjoyed using. All the frequently used functions have direct controls assigned to them, be it aperture, shutter speed, ISO speed, file quality, drive mode, AF mode, AE Lock� � you name it. Despite being a relatively complex camera, the D90 proved highly intuitive to use. The extra functions that distinguish it from the D80, such as... Read more

  2. Nikon D90

    Reviewer: DigitalVersus
    1 October 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Not only is the D90 the long-successor to a best-selling DSLR, it's also the first on the market that offers video. Eagerly anticipated for at least two reasons, then, it will surely thrill even the most demanding photographers, despite one or two tricky menus and poorly-positioned buttons. Read more

  3. D90

    Reviewer: Stuff.tv
    2 December 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    An outstanding successor to the D80, with the bonus of HD video Read more

  4. Nikon D90 18-105mm Kit camera

    Reviewer: Computeractive
    23 February 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Too expensive for snapshots, but brilliant value for keen amateur photographers Good points Total control over every aspect of each image, huge screen, video mode Bad points Kit lens is average, scene modes not needed on a camera of this type Read more

  5. Nikon D90 Review

    Reviewer: CNET
    7 October 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Like the D80 before it, the Nikon D90 delivers an excellent dSLR for the money. It's the first digital SLR camera with video recording, which is great, especially since it's shot in 1,280x720-pixel motion JPEG at 24fps, giving it a cinematic, high-definition look. You can also shoot video with any lens, which yields interesting effects Read more

  1. Take professional looking pictures!

    Reviewer: L.W.Myers, Buy.com
    14 October 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Its true what they say about cameras, you do get what you pay for. This Nikon follows in the steps of its genealogy and takes the best pictures regardless of your experience. I have taken my to seven different countries and have the memories on disc to remember each one with. I have never changed a setting - just point and click. Read more

  2. Nikon D90 my 3rd and best DSLR!

    Reviewer: Chet "Chet", Amazon
    17 February 2010 See Product at Amazon (856.92 USD)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I replaced my Nikon D80 with the Nikon D90 and am amazed how much better it is. It gives amazing detail at ISO 3200! I was very close to buying the very good Nikon D300s but after much research decided I didn't want a much heavier camera that cost $1000.00 more! The D90 has Active Digital Lighting which automatially adjusts the contrast and shadow detail. Like all of the settings the ADL is adjustable by the user, select auto, normal, high, off. Also the menus offer... Read more

  3. Nikon D90 Great camera

    Reviewer: Amazon
    10 July 2010 See Product at Amazon (856.92 USD)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This review is from: Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera 18-105 VR Kit (Electronics) I bought this after reading the reviews most of which talked highly of the camera. I bought this just before going to Spain for a holiday. It did not take much time to learn how to use it. Use the automatic to point and shoot first and get used to the camera gadgets later. The pictures are stunning and sharp. This is my first DSLR after using compacts for a long time. I used to have a 35mm... Read more

  4. Reviewer: a consumer, Pixmania
    25 January 2010
    Overall 10
    10
     

    The camara is really good. If you really like taking pictures, go for D90. Also, if you can spend a little more, choose the 18-200mm lens. So with one just lens you have 11.1X of zoom. Read more

  5. Great Camera

    Reviewer: DealTime UK
    2 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I originally bought this camera with an interest in pursuing photography as a hobby/side business.  This camera has done nothing but impress me.  Its capabilities are astounding and I literally have not taken a bad picture with it.  The pictures come out of the camera needing little to no editing and the LCD screen on the back is such high quality that it gives you a very good idea of whether you got a good shot or not.  Amatuer or professional - this camera will... Read more

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