The Nikon D90 - the world's first DSLR with HD video functionality - offers technology borrowed from its more expensive D300 and D3 siblings at a price that will appeal to serious enthusiasts, as well as those looking to experiment with video at an affordable pricepoint. The What Digital Camera Nikon D90 Review...

Product Overview

Overall rating:

91%

Nikon D90

Overall score:91%
Value:85%
Performance:90%
Image Quality:90%
Features:95%
Design:95%

Pros:

  • LCD screen, viewfinder, image quality, burst speed

Cons:

  • Movie mode has its limitations, fiddly acess to AF modes

Product:

Nikon D90 Review

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£699.00

Nikon D90 manual

Nikon D90

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Details

White Balance:Auto, six presets, manual
ISO:200-3200 (ext to 100-6400)
Cable Release:Optional
Exposure Comp:-5 - + 5EV in 1/3 or ½ EV increments
Memory Card:SD/SDHC
Lens Mount:Nikon F
Built-in Flash:Yes, GN 12 @ ISO 100
Shutter Type:Electronically controlled, vertical-travel, focal plane shutter
Compression:Three-stage JPEG
Output Size:4288 x 2848 pixels
Viewfinder Type:Pentaprism
PC Socket:No
Field of View:Approx 96%
LCD:3in TFT, 920,000 dots
Colour Temp Control:Yes
AF Points:11
White Balance Bracket:Yes
Sensor:DX Format, 23.6 x 15.8mm CMOS type, 12.9MP total, 12.3MP effective
Max Flash Sync:1/200sec
Focal Length Mag:1.5x
DoF Prview:Yes
Metering System:3D Colour Matrix II, matrix, centre-weighted, spot
Dust Reduction:Yes
Built-in Image Stabilisation:No
Exposure Modes:Auto, PASM, 6 scene
Live Mode:Yes
Connectivity:USB 2.0
Weight:620g (without battery, card, acc)
Power:EN-EL3e lithium-ion
File Format:Raw, JPEG, Raw + JPEG
Dimensions:132 x 103 x 77mm
Shutter Speeds:1/4000 - 30sec, bulb
Focusing Modes:Single, predictive, continuous
Drive Mode:Single, continuous low, continuous high, self timer, delayed remote, quick response remote
Colour Space:Adobe RGB, sRGB
  1. 1. Introduction
  2. 2. Nikon D90 design
  3. 3. Nikon D90 performance
  4. 4. Nikon D90 image quality & value
  5. 5. Nikon D90 camera layout
  6. 6. Nikon D90 ISO Noise Comparison
  7. 7. Verdict
  8. 8. Nikon D90 manual
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