World's First DSLR with HD Video Recording Function
11-point Autofocus System
EXPEED-based Image Processing Engine
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Combining 12.3-megapixel image quality and 24fps D-Movie mode, the Nikon D90 embodies the hopes and dreams of passionate photographers everywhere! The DX-format CMOS sensor, coupled with EXPEED imaging tech and NIKKOR optics, brings you breathtaking images with amazing clarity. Shoot up to 4.5 frames per second! With less than a 15 millisecond power-up, and a 65ms shooting lag, you can capture the hottest action and the best moments with ease. This is the world's first DSLR with an HD Movie mode that records movie-quality clips with sound up to 720p HD (1280x720 pixels)!
The D90 feels solid and confident in your hands, with all the comfortably positioned controls and the Quick Access bar at the bottom of the review screen makes changing key settings a snap. The AF speed, accuracy and speed of handling are as good as any DSLR in its class, and the boost in continuous shooting is a real benefit to action photographers. The VGA screen is remarkably easy to use, showing fine details in playback showing clear fonts in the menus.
With a wide array of features that place it above and ahead of its predecessor, the D80, the D90 is a great semi-pro camera designed to delight the senses and give you a whole wide world of photography to explore.
Combining 12.3-megapixel image quality and 24fps D-Movie mode, the Nikon D90 embodies the hopes and dreams of passionate photographers everywhere! The DX-format CMOS sensor, coupled with EXPEED imaging tech and NIKKOR optics, brings you breathtaking images with amazing clarity. Shoot up to 4.5 frames per second! With less than a 15 millisecond power-up, and a 65ms shooting lag, you can capture the hottest action and the best moments with ease. This is the world's first DSLR with an HD Movie mode that records movie-quality clips with sound up to 720p HD (1280x720 pixels)!
The D90 feels solid and confident in your hands, with all the comfortably positioned controls and the Quick Access bar at the bottom of the review screen makes changing key settings a snap. The AF speed, accuracy and speed of handling are as good as any DSLR in its class, and the boost in continuous shooting is a real benefit to action photographers. The VGA screen is remarkably easy to use, showing fine details in playback showing clear fonts in the menus.
With a wide array of features that place it above and ahead of its predecessor, the D80, the D90 is a great semi-pro camera designed to delight the senses and give you a whole wide world of photography to explore.
12.3 Megapixel Nikon DX-format CMOS SensorThe newly-developed 12.3 effective megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor produces fine details with sharp resolution, and provides an extensive ISO range of ISO 200 to ISO 3200 with remarkable low-noise performance.
11-point Autofocus SystemThe 11-point auto focus (AF) system utilizes Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System and Face Detection System to keep your subjects in sharp focus even when shooting in constantly changing conditions. Versatile AF-area modes are provided to help make the best shot in a variety of environments.
Live View Capable 3.0-inch LCD and High-precision ViewfinderPhoto composition and image viewing at more extreme angles has become easier with the large, 3.0-inch LCD monitor that offers an ultra-wide 170° viewing angle and live view capabilities. In addition, the Nikon D90's pentaprism viewfinder offers approx 96% frame coverage and 0.94X magnification for any immersive photo composition experience.
World's First DSLR with HD Video Recording FunctionThe Nikon D90 is the industry's first DSLR camera capable of recording cinematic-quality movie clips with sound at up to HD 720p in the D-Movie mode. The large size of the DX-format sensor, combined with the optical superiority and broad selection of NIKKOR lenses, enables you to capture amazing perspectives that can be difficult with typical camcorders.
EXPEED-based Image Processing EngineBased on Nikon’s comprehensive EXPEED digital image processing concept, the Nikon D90's image processing engine renders smooth tones, rich colors and fine details, all at remarkable speeds.
Integrated Self-cleaning Sensor UnitThe Nikon D90 employs a Self-cleaning Sensor Unit. Four different resonance frequencies are used to vibrate the optical low-pass filter in front of the image sensor and shake particles free so dust is less likely to affect the final image.
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Details
Color
Black
Model
Brand
Nikon
Model
D90
Details
Package Type
Body Only
Image Sensor
Image Sensor
CMOS
Image Sensor Size
23.6 x 15.8 mm
Gross Pixels
12.9 MP
Effective Pixels
12.3 MP
Dust Cleaning System
Image Sensor Cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 required)
Resolution
(L) 4288 x 2848 (M) 3216 x 2136 (S) 2144 x 1424
White Balance
White Balance
Auto (TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 420-pixel RGB sensor); 12 manual modes with fine-tuning; color temperature setting; preset manual white balance
Approx. 0.94 x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)
Eyepoint
19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1)
Dioptric Adjustment
-2 to +1 m-1
Focusing Screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with focus frame (framing grid can be displayed)
Mirror
Quick-return type
LCD Monitor
LCD
3.0" 920K
LCD Coverage
Approx. 100% frame coverage
Brightness Adjustment
7 levels
Focus
Focus Type
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection
Focusing Modes
Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points) AF
AF Points
11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in./ 0.5-3 m)
Focus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (Single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure
Exposure Control
Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M)
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Metering System
TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor
Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6-, 8- or 10-mm circle in center of frame Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync
Flash Control
TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 420-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-400 Auto aperture: Available with SB-900, SB-800 and CPU lenses Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27 or SB-22s Range-priority manual: Available with SB-900 and SB-800
Flash Exposure Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Drive System
Continuous Shooting Speed
Continuous high speed: up to 4.5 fps Continuous low speed: 1-4 fps
Function
Scene Modes
Close-up Landscape Night Portrait Portrait Sports
Live View Function
AF modes: Face priority AF, wide area AF, normal area AF FocusL: Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face priority AF is selected)
Playback
Auto image rotation Calendar Full frame Highlight point display Histogram display Movie Playback Pictmotion Shooting data Slideshow Sound playback Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments) Zoom
Recording System
File Format
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW) JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
Recording Media
SD / SDHC Card
Movie
Movie Format
AVI
Movie Recording
1280 x 720 @ 24 fps 640 x 424 @ 24 fps 320 x 216 @ 24 fps
Max. Recording Resolution
1280 x 720
Lens
Lens Mount
Nikon F Bayonet Mount
Interface
USB
Yes
A/V Out
Yes
HDMI
Yes
Mic
Yes
Power Source
Battery
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e
Feature
Features
Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System
Auto Active D-Lighting
Built-in image sensor cleaning
One-button Live View
GPS geo-tagging
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
Approx. 5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0" /132 x 103 x 77 mm
Weight
Approx. 1 lbs. 6 oz./620 g without battery, memory card, body cap or monitor cover23.6 x 15.8 mm