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D90

Engineered for Artistry... Unl

Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality and a cinematic 24fps D-Movie Mode, the Nikon D90 exceeds the demands of passionate photographers.

Price: $999.95 *ESP

D90 25446
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Supplied Accessories

EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-18a Quick Charger, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-21 Rubber Eyecup, UC-E4 USB Cable, EG-D2 Audio Video Cable, AN-DC1 Camera Strap, BM-10 LCD Monitor Cover, Body Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover, Software Suite CD-ROM Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area
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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 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 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.

Tech Specs

  • DX
    Image Sensor Format
     
  • CMOS
    Image Sensor Type
     
  • 15.8 x 23.6mm
    Sensor Size
     
  • 12.9 million
    Total Pixels
     
  • 12.3 million
    Effective Pixels
     


  • DX-format
    (L) 4288x2848
    (M)3216x2136
    (S)2144x1424
    Image Area (L) DX Format
     
  • 4.5 frames per second
    Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
     

  • DX-format
    CH: Up to 4.5 frames per second
    CL: Up to 4 frames per second
    Continuous Shooting Options (CH)
     
  • 3 in. diagonal
    LCD Monitor Size
     
  • Super Density
    LCD Monitor Type
     
  • 920,000 Dots
    LCD Monitor Resolution
     
  • 170-degree wide-viewing angle
    LCD Monitor Angle of View
     
  • Brightness,7 levels
    LCD Monitor Adjustments
     
  • Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
    Shutter type
     
  • 30 sec. in steps of 1
    1/2
    1/3 EV
    Slowest Shutter Speed
     
  • 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3
    1
    1/2 EV
    Fastest Shutter Speed
     
  • Yes
    Bulb Shutter Setting
     
  • 200 in steps of 1/3
    1
    1/2 EV
    Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
     
  • 3200 in steps of 1
    1/3
    1/2 EV
    Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
     
  • Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)
    Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
     
  • Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
    Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity
     
  • Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV

    Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV 

    Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
     
  • SD
    SDHC
    Storage Media
     
  • AVI
    JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality
    Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
    Storage System
     
  • Compliant with DCF 2.0
    EXIF 2.21
    DPOF
    File System
     
  • Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
    Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
    Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
    Auto
    Manual (M)
    Auto (flash off) Advanced Scene Modes
    Exposure Modes
     
  • Sports
    Night Portrait
    Close-up
    Portrait
    Landscape
    Advanced Scene Modes
     
  • Center-weighted
    420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
    Spot
    Exposure Metering System
     
  • 1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
    Metering Range
     
  • CPU
    Exposure Meter Coupling
     
  • ±5EV
    Exposure Compensation
     
  • Yes
    Exposure Lock
     
  • Yes
    2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
    Exposure Bracketing
     
  • Live View [LV] mode
    Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames-per-second
    Single-frame [S] mode
    Self-timer mode
    Continuous high-speed [CH] mode: 4.5
    Shutter Release Modes
     
  • Movie with sound
    HD 1280 x 720/24 fps VGA 640 x 424/24 fps QVGA 320 x 216/24 fps
    Movie Modes
     
  • Shade
    Sun
    Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
    Auto
    Preset
    Fluorescent
    Incandescent
    Flash
    Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning; Sun Shade Fluorescent Incandescent Flash Preset Fine Tune by Kelvin Color temperature setting
    White Balance
     
  • Yes, 2 or 3 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
    White Balance Bracketing
     
  • 2 exposures
    D-Lighting Bracketing
     
  • yes
    yes
    Live View Shooting
     
  • Auto image rotation
    Histogram
    Zoom
    Shooting data
    Slideshow
    Highlight point display
    Full frame
    Sound playback
    Pictmotion
    D-Movie playback Thumbnail (4, 9, 72 segments) Calendar
    Playback Functions
     
  • HDMI
    NTSC
    Hi-speed USB
    Interface
     
  • Nikon F bayonet mount
    Lens Mount
     
  • 1) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
    2) D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR)
    3) AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
    4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions except Autofocus, 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
    5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure modes A and M but exposure meter does not function. Electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is 5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides
    Compatible Lenses
     
  • 1.5
    Picture Angle
     
  • -2.0 to +1.0 m-1
    Viewfinder
     
  • Approx. 96%
    Viewfinder Frame Coverage
     
  • (-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)
    Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
     
  • 19.5
    Viewfinder Eyepoint
     
  • Quick-return type
    Reflex Mirror
     
  • Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
    Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
    Focusing Screen
     
  • No
    Interchangeable Focusing Screens
     
  • Approx. 0.94
    Viewfinder Magnification
     
  • Yes
    Depth-of-field Control
     
  • Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9ft.10 in.)
    Autofocus System
     
  • 11
    Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
     
  • -1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F
    Autofocus Sensitivity
     
  • Continuous-servo (C)
    Single-servo AF (S)
    Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
    Live View autofocus; Face-priority, wide area, normal area
    Focus Modes
     
  • Yes
    Single-point AF Mode
     
  • Yes
    Dynamic AF Mode
     
  • Yes
    Auto-area AF Mode
     
  • Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
    AE-L/AF-L button
    Focus Lock
     
  • Vivid
    Portrait
    Landscape
    Monochrome
    Standard
    Nine User-customizable settings
    Neutral
    Picture Control
     
  • Filter Effects
    Color Balance
    Monochrome
    Image Overlay
    D-Lighting
    Trim
    Distortion Control
    NEF (RAW) processing
    Color Balance
    Quick retouch
    Straighten
    In-Camera Image Editing
     
  • Yes
    Built-in Flash
     
  • 56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m
    Built-in Flash Distance
     
  • Yes
    Dust-Off Reference Photo
     
  • Yes
    Save/Load Camera settings
     
  • Yes
    Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A/B 4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual mode
    Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility
     
  • up to 1/200
    Flash Sync Speed
     
  • up to 1/4000
    FP High Speed Sync
     
  • Red-eye reduction with slow sync
    Rear-curtain sync
    Red-eye reduction
    Front-curtain sync (normal)
    Slow sync
    Flash Sync Modes
     
  • 1) i-TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash
    2) AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 used with CPU lens
    3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27, and 22S
    4) Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900 and SB-800
    Flash Control
     
  • Yes
    Accessory Shoe
     
  • 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration
    Self-timer
     
  • Yes
    World Time Setting
     
  • Yes
    Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
     
  • Rechargeable
    Battery Type
     
  • EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
    Battery / Batteries
     
  • EH-5a AC Adapter
    AC Adaptor
     
  • MH-18a Quick Charger
    Battery Charger
     
  • Yes
    Image Comment
     
  • 850 shots (CIPA)
    Battery Life (shots per charge)
     
  • ¼-20
    Tripod Socket
     
  • Width 5.2 in. (132mm)
    Height 4.1 in. (103mm)
    Depth 3.0 in. (77mm)
    Approx. Dimensions
     
  • 22 oz. (620g)
    Approx. Weight
     
  • Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
    Supported Languages
     
  • Software Suite CD-ROM
    Supplied Software
     
  • MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack, ML-L3 wireless remote control, DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-5a AC Adapter, Capture NX2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2
    Optional Accessories
     
  • Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
    Other
     
  • EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-18a Quick Charger, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-21 Rubber Eyecup, UC-E4 USB Cable, EG-D2 Audio Video Cable, AN-DC1 Camera Strap, BM-10 LCD Monitor Cover, Body Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover, Software Suite CD-ROM Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area
    Supplied Accessories
     

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

Awards & Reviews

  • New York Times
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Review

August 28, 2008, D90 D-SLR

by David Pogue

The Nikon D90 recently received great praise from New York Times tech columnist David Pogue, who not only raved about the camera's imaging capabilities, but also the D90's industry-first HD video capability. From phenomenally intuitive operation to Live View and the new D-Movie mode, Pogue gushed over the D90's myriad features, ultimately dubbing it a "mind-blowing, game-changing camera." Pogue rounded out his article with his experience as a "film director," noting the numerous results one can achieve with the D90's movie capability and Nikon's complete line of NIKKOR lenses.