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Nikon D90

12.3 megapixels

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  • User Score (9737)
    9.4 9.4 from 9737 reviewers
  • Expert Score (58)
    8.8 8.8 from 58 reviewers
  • Design (15)
    8.3 8.3 from 15 reviewers
  • Value for money (314)
    8.2 8.2 from 314 reviewers
  • Features (270)
    8.6 8.6 from 270 reviewers
  • Ease of use (258)
    8.0 8.0 from 258 reviewers
  • Performance (188)
    8.7 8.7 from 188 reviewers
  • Picture quality (377)
    8.8 8.8 from 377 reviewers
  • Durability (15)
    8.2 8.2 from 15 reviewers
  • Reliability (13)
    8.7 8.7 from 13 reviewers
  • Overall quality (71)
    8.2 8.2 from 71 reviewers
  • Battery performance (19)
    8.9 8.9 from 19 reviewers
  • Display (186)
    8.6 8.6 from 186 reviewers
  • Construction (10)
    8.8 8.8 from 10 reviewers
  • Audio & image quality (2)
    9.0 9.0 from 2 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (154)
    8.2 8.2 from 154 reviewers
  • Equipment (12)
    7.7 7.7 from 12 reviewers
  • Portability (32)
    7.4 7.4 from 32 reviewers
  • Build quality (3)
    8.2 8.2 from 3 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Camera Labs

    Camera Labs
    8.9/10
    1 October 2008

    The Nikon D90 is a feature-packed mid-range DSLR which inherits a number of aspects from the semi-pro D300, while adding some unique capabilities to deliver a highly compelling proposition. Read more

    • Great handling and ergonomics., Big viewfinder and detailed screen., First DSLR with movie mode., 4.5fps shooting & 11-point AF.
    • Motion artefacts in movie mode., Tough rival in Canon EOS 40D., Resolution not a big step from D80., Remote & RAW software costs extra.

  2. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    14 April 2009

    I'm starting to feel strange about saying Nikon's done it again, but it looks like they have. The Nikon D90 looks like a genuinely excellent camera for the intermediate photographer, and a great choice as a full-featured,... Read more

    • Exceptional feature set for its price point in the market, World's first SLR capable of recording HD-resolution video, New kit lens has good optical quality, much better than average for kit lenses, New kit lens offers VR ...
    • "Rolling-shutter" motion artifacts in HD movie recording are distracting, No provision for external audio input for movie recording, Autofocus in Live View mode is slow, limited to contrast-detect only; no phase-detect AF ...

  3. neocamera.com

    review.neocamera.com
    8.0/10
    29 September 2011

    There are two ways to look at the Nikon D90. It is either a Nikon mid-range DSLR or a DSLR with movie recording capability. The good news is that, whichever way we look at it, this is an excellent DSLR. Read more

    • Lower image noise than most competing DSLRs, Fast except for live-view focusing, Better than average dynamic range, Reliable metering, Limited movie mode in a DSLR, Good ergonomics with comprehensive controls, Top-notch LC...
    • Noticeable NR softness starting at ISO 800, Poor white-balance under artificial light, ISO only selectable in 1/3 stops, Focus misses in low-light, Auto ISO deep in menu, remains active in M mode, Some control oddities, see

  4. What Digital Camera

    What Digital Camera
    9.1/10
    27 December 2008

    Even if we ignore the camera's movie function, Nikon has done a mighty fine job in delivering such a camera as the D90. The D80 proved to be a successful model for Nikon, and inheriting the finer points of its more advanced... Read more

    • LCD screen, viewfinder, image quality, burst speed
    • Movie mode has its limitations, fiddly acess to AF modes

  5. Bright Hub

    Bright Hub
    9.2/10
    18 May 2011

    The Nikon D90 is a mid-range DSLR that is aimed at the enthusiast photographer. It sits comfortably in between the entry-level cameras, and the pro-level cameras. Read more

  6. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    8.0/10
    16 October 2008

    The Nikon D90 which we review, is an amazing D-SLR with excellent picture quality and plenty of extras. Read more

    • Wonderful quality stills; minimal noise at high ISOs: great burst mode; excellent kit lens
    • No AF in video mode

  7. pixinfo.com

    1 week ago

    A Nikon D90 megtörte a jeget, már ami a sokat vitatott „videót a DSLR-ekbe” ideát illeti. A világ első mozgókép felvétellel ellátott tükörreflexese egy rövid bemutató erejéig már járt a kezünkben, de... Read more

    • 12 megapixeles CMOS szenzor, Finomhangolható fénymérés, Állítható középre súlyozott fénymérési terület, 100 000 expozícióra tervezett zárszerkezet, 2 programozható funkció gomb, Az elődnél is alacsonyabb fogyasztás, Vezeté...
    • Nagyon lassú a Liveview kontraszérzékelős AF-rendszere, Élőkép módban nem állítható az érzékenység, Videónál nincs autofókusz, Nincs vakuszinkron csatlakozó, Az elődben fele annyi ideig tartott a hotpixel kivonás, Jól jönn...

  8. consumersearch.com

    16 November 2011

    The 12.3-megapixel Nikon D90 incorporates some of the features of the more expensive (and faster) Nikon D300S. The Nikon D90 can take movies (up to five minutes long) -- which are composed in live view on a big,... Read more

    • 720p HD movie mode, 3-inch extra sharp LCD, Excellent image quality, Low-light performance, Image-stabilized lens
    • Video limitations, Live view limitations, Slower than Nikon D300, Extra software needed for editing RAW files

  9. LAPTOP Magazine

    LAPTOP Magazine
    9.0/10
    23 October 2008

    The D90 isn’t just another DSLR joining Nikon’s Editors’ Choice–winning lineup (although it certainly delivers the same superb image quality); it’s also the first DSLR in the world to record video. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Great Camera

    Bestbuy
    10/10
    Reviewer: VFR800, Bestbuy
    22 September 2011

    This is a great camera. I've been looking for a DSLR for 2 years now. Finally one came out with a Movie Mode, and I bought it. I was considering either a Canon XSI, or 40D, but went with the Nikon D90 because of the video and... Read more

    • Video mode, VR lens, lots of others
    • Not many...

  2. A classic

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: NCHammer, Amazon
    4 weeks ago See Product at Amazon ($11.99)

    I consider this camera a classic. It lets you take control over the parameters and then it gets out of your way. Ergonomics is great. The 12M sensor is large enough for most people's needs. Read more or see product

  3. I love you, Nikon.

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: Holly G, J&R
    16 January 2011

    After starting out with and learning on a D40 for 2 1/2 years, I had sorely outgrown it and was itching to stretch my photog legs. Or, er, shutter fingers. Read more

    • Good Image Quality, High ISO Performance, Large Clear LCD
    • No full frame sensor

  4. Nikon D90

    10/10
    Reviewer: didenur3, pcworld.com
    3 weeks ago

    Awesome picture quality, same as my D300. It is much more plasticy than a D300, but I like it because it's much lighter and fits my hands perfectly. Read more

    • Lightweight, good fast lens
    • MOTHING

  5. A smaller, smarter, cheaper D300

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: ModestHoldings, reviews.pcconnectionexpress.com
    3 weeks ago

    The Nikon D90 is a great camera, if you're willing to take the time to learn how to use it. For less advanced users I'd suggest the D40, which has fewer features to worry about learning and is even leaner than the '90. Read more

    • design, Large Display Screen, value for money
    • battery life, kit lens

  6. Nikon D90 - love it!

    WolfCamera.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: Kelleys7, WolfCamera.com
    2 January 2012

    A great entry-level professional camera. This is the camera you want if you have existing electronic focus lenses as they will work with this Nikon model but not all others. Read more

    • Easy To Use, Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus, Fast Shutter Speed, Good Image Quality, Great feel weight, Large Clear LCD, Works with my older EFLs
    • Nothing

  7. No Battery Indicator showing at all !

    7.2/10
    Reviewer: nevonsilver, dpreview.com
    30 December 2011

    My brand new Nikon D90 running on original battery shows no battery meter . When I went to check it in the menu the Battery Info is disabled it says cannot view info in these settings . Read more

    • My brand new Nikon D90 running on original battery shows no battery meter . When I went to check it in the menu the Battery Info is disabled it says cannot view info in these settings . Later I checked on the info screen f...
    • NO Battery Indicator !

  8. Sharp D90

    Abes of Maine
    10/10
    Reviewer: Mel, Abes of Maine
    2 September 2010

    We use this camera as a back up camera and it has proven to be quite sharp comparable to the D700. Images are clear and crisp using it the the 70-300mm tele lens. Read more

    • Easy To Use, Good Image Quality, Quiet
    • Lag / Shutter Delay

  9. THE Perfect Camera

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: jpisles, Newegg
    11 November 2011

    I will be getting a 50mm lens very soon and I think that will make me like it just THAT much more. Read more

    • This camera has nearly everything on it that 95% of people would EVER need.
    • ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm................................................................................

  10. "Fabulous camera"

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: jtoomuch, CNET
    15 March 2011

    This is an absolutely fabulous camera. It is my first DSLR, but my fourth Nikon. I have had this camera for about 2 yrs and have experienced NO malfunctions. This is what I expect from Nikon. Read more

    • Superb image quality Great low-light performance Picture Control modes useful and effective. Well thought out with regard to ergonomics Brilliant and sharp large LCD On-board controls for minor retouching Full creative con...
    • Video mode poor Supplied software (View NX) is pretty lame

  • WikiFreak Description

Nikon D90

The D90 is a dSLR with a DX CMOS 15.8x23.6mm image sensor with 12.3 megapixel 4288 x 2848 resolution. It has 1fps continuous shooting speed at full resolution and Multi-shot 16, a 3.0 inch wide-angle TFT 230K LCD monitor (with 170-degree wide-angle viewing) and 3200 ISO setting. The camera has 45MB internal memory with expandability via SDHC/SD Storage Media. The camera has Image Stabilization, White Balance Preset, Playback functions, and hi-speed USB interface. The camera measures 57 x 9…

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Nikon D90

The D90 is a dSLR with a DX CMOS 15.8x23.6mm image sensor with 12.3 megapixel 4288 x 2848 resolution. It has 1fps continuous shooting speed at full resolution and Multi-shot 16, a 3.0 inch wide-angle TFT 230K LCD monitor (with 170-degree wide-angle viewing) and 3200 ISO setting. The camera has 45MB internal memory with expandability via SDHC/SD Storage Media. The camera has Image Stabilization, White Balance Preset, Playback functions, and hi-speed USB interface. The camera measures 57 x 94 x 22.5 mm and weighs 125 g. It is available in Midnight Black, Deep Red and Smoke Gray colour.

Features

The D90 features EXPEED processing technologies NIKKOR optics and continuous shooting at 4.5 frames-per-second, HD movie mode for recording cinematic-quality 24 frames per second movie clips with sound at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels) in Motion JPEG format, as well as a built-in 4-frequency image sensor cleaning, 11-point AF system, one-button Live View, 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System, five advanced scene modes plus Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual, and Auto Active D-Lighting. IT also features In-Camera Image Editing and GPS geo-tagging: GP-1 via an optional GPS unit that provides automatic real-time geo-tagging.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

  • Newly designed Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with 12.3 effective megapixels and Integrated Dust Reduction System
  • Incredibly low-noise performance throughout a wide sensitivity range of ISO 200 to 3200; can be set to ISO 6400 equivalent
  • Incorporates Nikon’s comprehensive digital image-processing EXPEED concept
  • The world’s first D-SLR movie function: D-Movie, selectable from 320 x 216 pixels, 640 x 424 pixels or 1,280 x 720 pixels in AVI format
  • Scene Recog…

Specifications

  • Format
    SLR
  • Max resolution
    4288 x 2848
  • Low resolution
    3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
  • Image ratio w:h
    3:2
  • Effective pixels
    12.3 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    12.9 million
  • Sensor size
    23.6 x 15.8 mm (3.72 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    3.3 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CMOS
  • Sensor manufacturer
    Unknown

Release Date

  • First seen
    10 February 2008

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Previous questions about this product

  • Which lens is best to purchase? 18-105 w/ a 70-300 or an 18-200

    Is it better to go with an 18-105mm & a 70-300 lens or should I just get an 18-200 lens? I will be taking pictures of houses in & out and action shots of 2 wild & crazy boys. I also like to take pictures of little things close up like bugs, flowers & plants. Is it possible to get an additional wide angle lens to "snap on" to one of the lens? THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

    Answered by stefan 2009-07-14:

    The 18-200 is a great allround lens that should be a great choice in any situation. The range on the 70-300 might be rather limiting loosing everything from normal to the wide end.. The 18-105 is a good lens in terms of the money you have to spend on it. You can check Ken Rockwells raving review of the 18-200 also : http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18200.htm

    Answered by valg 2010-04-20:

    i have nikon d90 what is a good lens to take large group photos

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