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The Nikon D90 has been announced in August 2008, and is the consumer/amateur DSLR replacing the D80.
 
The Nikon D90 has been announced in August 2008, and is the consumer/amateur DSLR replacing the D80.
  
Main new characteristics are:
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'''Main new characteristics are''':
* a new 12 MP sensor coming from the D300
 
* better ISO performance
 
* a video mode (720p HD)
 
* high res screen
 
* life view mode
 
* 11 points AF similar to the previous generation, 3D mode added
 
 
 
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.
 
  
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* '''12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor''': Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing technologies
 +
* '''Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second''': Combined with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag
 +
* '''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
 +
* '''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.
  
  

Revision as of 13:53, 9 February 2009

The Nikon D90 has been announced in August 2008, and is the consumer/amateur DSLR replacing the D80.

Main new characteristics are:

  • 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor: Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing technologies
  • Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second: Combined with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag
  • 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
  • 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.








Available reviews

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