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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:
 
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* a new 12 MP sensor coming from the D300
* '''12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor''': Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing technologies
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* better ISO performance
* '''Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second''': Combined with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag
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* a video mode (720p HD)
* '''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
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* high res screen
* '''Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200''': High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO setting.
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* life view mode
* '''3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor''': High resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing guarantees confident image review and movie playback.
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* 11 points AF similar to the previous generation, 3D mode added
* '''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 =  
 
= Available reviews =  
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Revision as of 19:02, 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:

  • 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

Available reviews

The DPreview detailed review