8.4 out of 10

Nikon D90

12.3 megapixels, first seen: 16 August 2008

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Best Price: $799

  • User Score (3063)
    9.5 9.5 from 3063 reviewers
  • Expert Score (51)
    8.6 8.6 from 51 reviewers
  • Design (23)
    8.0 8.0 from 23 reviewers
  • Value for money (63)
    7.8 7.8 from 63 reviewers
  • Features (62)
    8.2 8.2 from 62 reviewers
  • Ease of use (77)
    8.0 8.0 from 77 reviewers
  • Performance (8)
    8.2 8.2 from 8 reviewers
  • Picture quality (57)
    8.1 8.1 from 57 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • absolutely brilliant, level indication, very fast, outstanding lcd, range d
  • indexof 0 parent, arbitrary 100, cant think of any, not too heavy, small body

Its 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor and EXPEED image processing system offer outstanding image quality across a wide ISO light sensitivity range. Live View mode lets you compose and shoot via the high-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor, and an advanced Scene Recognition System and autofocus performance help capture images with astounding accuracy. Movies can be shot in Motion JPEG format using the D-Movie function. The cameraâ.

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Type of Camera
    Single-lens reflex digital camera
  • Effective Pixels
    12.3 million
  • Image Sensor
    Nikon DX format (23.6 x 15.8 mm) CMOS sensor
  • Image Size (Pixels)
    4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]; D-movie: 1240 x 720 / 24fps, 640 x 424 / 24fps, 320 x 216 / 24fps
  • Sensitivity
    ISO 200 to 3,200 in steps of 1/3 EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.5, HI-0.7, HI-1 (ISO 6400); sensitivity decreases approx. LO-0.3, LO-0.5, LO-0.7 and LO-1 (ISO 100)

Release Date

  • First seen
    16 August 2008

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Reviews of Nikon D90

  1. Nikon D90

    Reviewer: Camerasdirect
    29 October 2008

    It was only a matter of time before one of the camera manufacturers figured out the Live View mode on a DSLR required a video image and then came up with some way to record it. Olympus was hinting at this potential back in January 2006, when the E-330 (the first camera with live viewing) was announced. But Nikon was first to the post with the D90 and Canon is following with the just-announced EOD 5D Mark II. Read more

  2. Nikon D90, why it's our new A-List DSLR

    Reviewer: PC Authority
    15 January 2009
    Overall 9
    8.9
    Value for money 8
    8.3
    Performance 10
    10
     

    A great combination of new features and the usual Nikon image and build quality make this a superb camera. Read more

  3. Nikon D90 DSLR Digital Camera Review

    Reviewer: Buy-n-Shoot.com
    18 December 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Value for money 10
    10
    Picture quality 10
    10
     

    After close examination of the 12.3-megapixel D90, it is plain to see that Nikon have cleverly created what is essentially a blend of the most well-received and comprehensible technologies, features, and interface design from their large array of consumer and professional DSLRs, to produce an exceptional prosumer model with a ‘world first’ gong to its name. One of the D90’s most notable selling features, aside... Read more

  4. Nikon D90

    Reviewer: PhotoReview
    9 December 2008
    Overall 9
    8.8
     

    It was only a matter of time before one of the camera manufacturers figured out the Live View mode on a DSLR required a video image and then came up with some way to record it. Olympus was hinting at this potential back in January 2006, when the E-330 (the first camera with live viewing) was announced. But Nikon was first to the post with the D90 and Canon is following with the just-announced EOD 5D Mark II.  ... [more] Read more

  5. Nikon D90

    Reviewer: CNET
    29 October 2008
    Overall 8
    8.1
     

    In the two-party race that will never end, D90 selected D-Movie as its running mate. Upon close examination though, D-Movie was found to be severely underdone. Good thing then that D90's photo taking base is so strong and competent. Read more

  1. Reviewer: Arun, Getprice.com.au
    21 December 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Great colours and lots of functions. Too many buttons and controls. Very complicated. definately read the book. Read more

  2. " Great buy!!! "

    Reviewer: the_anigma, PC Authority
    20 January 2009
    Overall 8
    8.3
     

    The faster frame rate and ability to take awesome shots in low light made, yet still maintain a relatively small body, made it a no-brainer for me. The movie feature is fun to play with but VERY limited in my opinion. Read more

  3. Reviewer: Susan Mathews, MyShopping.com.au
    7 December 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

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