Nikon D90 Digital Camera

Updated on February 26, 2012

Description:

After the successful release Nikon D80, It took almost 2 years to release the version D90.Yes The Nikon has announced it next version camera Nikon D90.Though it looks like the previous version, if you look it deeply  you’ll find there’s plenty to keep Nikon fans happy.

First and foremost there’s a new CMOS sensor, which Nikon claim produces D300 quality output at up to ISO 6400.More surprising is the inclusion of the world’s first DSLR movie mode(720p HDTV quality, no less) and HDMI output, though as we’ll see later it does come

Nikon D90 Digital Camera
Nikon D90 Digital Camera

with some limitations. A lot of the core photographic spec is the same as or very similar to the D80, though there is a new shutter and an implementation of the 3D tracking AF seen on the D3/D300.

Specification:

  • 12.9 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million)
  • 3.0-inch 920,000 pixel (VGA x 3 colors) TFT-LCD (same as D3 and D300)
  • Live View with contrast-detect AF, face detection
  • Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
  • Illuminated focus points
  • Movie capture at up to 1280 x 720 (720p) 24 fps with mono sound
  • IS0 200-3200 range (100-6400 expanded)
  • 4.5 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 7 RAW, 25 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG Normal)
  • Expeed image processing engine
  • 3D tracking AF (11 point)
  • Short startup time, viewfinder blackout and shutter lag
  • Slightly improved viewfinder (96% frame coverage)
  • Extensive in-camera retouching including raw development and straightening
  • Improved user interface
  • New optional compact GPS unit (fits on hot shoe)
  • Same battery and vertical grip as D80
  • Vignetting control in-camera
  • 72 thumbnail and calendar view in playback

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