Today, I'd like to bring you this article about the new Nikon D90 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera. Yes, I'm really in love with Nikon's product although I'm using a Sony A100 DSLR which in the first place, I shouldn't have bought it but that's not the point now. The Nikon D90 was released on August 27, 2008 and it is a successor of the ever popular Nikon D80. Now, it boast even more features which you can view it at the comparison table below. The extras that I'd like about this model are now that it has incorporated a new innovative DSLR movie function known as D-Movie. I still yet to scout more about what this function has to offer but the thing that impresses me is....
- With the D-Movie function, it can record to a max resolution of 1240 x 720 pixels also, it's the world's first DSLR that records motion picture. That's almost a High Definition quality recording.
- On top of that, unlike other DSLRs which already include a Live View mode, Nikon D90 has now a built-in Live View mode which it should have due to its ability to record movies.
- The 3rd thing about it is that it has 11 focus area making the focusing shots more accurate. Something new for a Semi-Professional DSLR.
The only thing that I don't like about its lens kit bundle, the D90 comes with the new AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens where as the D80 comes with the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens. Well, that's how the market is nowadays but seriously, I'd rather go for a VR instead of a normal ED lens. Nuff said.
Key Features
- Newly designed Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with wide ISO sensitivity range with low noise
- EXPEED for smooth tones, rich colors and fine details
- Innovative D-SLR movie function: D-Movie
- Scene Recognition System integrated with Face Detection System
- Easy-to-use Live View mode
- Picture Control System: Customize the visual style of your images
- Active D-Lighting for smooth tone reproduction in high-contrast lighting
- Versatile practical 11-point AF system
- Bright pentaprism viewfinder featuring frame coverage of approx. 96%
- Advanced Scene Modes for superior image quality
- Extensive palette of in-camera Retouch Menus
- Engineered for precision and durability
D90 vs D80 Comparison
| Properties |
D90 |
D80 |
| Sensor | • 12.3 million effective pixels
• 23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS (DX format) |
• 10.2 million effective pixels
• 23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD (DX format) |
| Images Sizes | • 4,288 x 2,848 (12 MP)
• 3,216 x 2,136 • 2,144 x 1,424 |
• 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP)
• 2896 x 1944 • 1936 x 1296 |
| Sensor Cleaning | • Image Sensor Cleaning
• Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) |
• Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) |
| Autofocus | • 11 area TTL
• Nikon Multi-CAM1000 |
• 11 area TTL
• Nikon Multi-CAM1000 |
| Lens Servo | • Single-servo AF (AF-S)
• Continuous-servo AF (AF-C) • Automatic AF-S/AF-C (AF-A) • 3D Tracking AF (11 points) • Manual focus (M) |
• Single-servo AF (AF-S)
• Continuous-servo AF (AF-C) • Automatic AF-S/AF-C (AF-A) • Manual focus (M) |
| Sensitivity |
• ISO 200 - 3200
|
• ISO 100 - 1600
|
| Built-in Flash | Guide number 17 (ISO 200) | Guide number 13 (ISO 100) |
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, or Off | No |
| Continuous | • 4.5 fps
• 23 / 6 frames (JPEG / RAW) |
• 3 fps
• 23 / 6 frames (JPEG / RAW) |
| White Balance | • Auto
• 6 presets • Kelvin color temperature • Manual preset (immediate or from photo) |
• Auto
• 6 presets • Kelvin color temperature • Manual preset (immediate or from photo) |
| Image Presets | • Standard
• Neutral • Vivid • Monochrome • Landscape • Portrait • Storage for up to nine custom Picture Controls |
• Normal
|
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | • Approx. 96% | • Approx. 95% |
| LCD Monitor | • 3.0" TFT LCD
• 920,000 pixel TFT (RGB x 3 colors) • 170 degree viewing angle • Removable protective cover |
• 2.5" TFT LCD
• 230,000 pixel TFT • 170 degree viewing angle • Removable protective cover |
| Dimensions | 132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in) | 132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in) |
| Weight | • No battery: 620 g (1.4 lb)
• With battery: 703 g (1.6 lb) |
• No battery: 585 g (1.3 lb)
• With battery: 668 g (1.5 lb) |
| Image Processing Engine | • Expeed
• 12 bit |
• New for D80
• Based on D200 / D2X • 12-bit algorithms, 2-channel |
| In-camera Retouching |
• D-Lighting
|
• D-Lighting
|
| Movie Mode | Yes | No |
| Live View | Yes | No |
| Others | • Scene Recognition System
• Face Detection • Calendar Display • New information display on main LCD • Vignetting control in-camera |
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