Buy Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm VR Lens Kit (12.3MP) 3 inch LCDNikon D90 Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm VR Lens Kit (12.3MP) 3 inch LCD Product Description:
- Megapixel: 12.9 MP
- Sensor type: CMOS
- Maximum image resolution: 4288 x 2848 pixels
- Still image resolutions: 4288 x 2848 (L)
321 - Image formats supported: NEF; JPEG; RAW
Product Description
Fusing 12.3 megapixel image quality and a cinematic 24fps D-Movie Mode, the Nikon D90 exceeds the demands of passionate photographers. Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breath-taking image fidelity is assured. Combined with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag, dramatic action and decisive moments are captured easily. Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust particles from the sensor's optical low pass filter.
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346 of 349 people found the following review helpful.
By G. Murphy
This is a superb camera that I have been happily shooting on since its release, and given the chance again now, it is still the camera I would choose. Why only four stars then? Let me explain.The background to this camera is what makes it so great. They incorporated many of the features from the more expensive D300, and managed to fit it and more into its predecessor's, the D80, body. This includes most importantly the sensor in the camera. The sensor in the D90 is superb, and the 12 MP's are more than adequate for prints A2 size (this is the largest I have gone, but I am sure you can go bigger). Better than this is the noise handling of the sensor. The default setting is ISO 200, but the camera is perfectly usable up to ISO 1600, with very little noise present, and it is expandable beyond that. This gives really high quality pictures even in very dim conditions without the need for flash.The shape and feel of the camera are great as well. It just fits and all of the buttons are exactly where they should be. This is really something you have to try for yourself holding it. The viewfinder is also just so big (96% coverage), and the weight of the camera is balanced without it being heavy.These are the major things that set it apart, but you really begin to notice the small things the more you shoot with it. The top down display gives you all the information in a really nice and compact way. This small display is also the reason the battery life is so great, as you do not need the brilliant 3" screen every time you change a setting. It is possible to go on about the positives for a long time, but there are some drawbacks to keep in mind.First of these is the video. Don't get me wrong the video in many ways is brilliant (first time seen on DSLR, and it is high definition 720p.) HOWEVER, you get a phenomenon called a rolling shutter, which gives the images a jelly like appearance(it wobbles if you move quickly). It is therefore really only suited to being kept on a tripod and everything moving in the frame rather than moving the camera. The sound is also only in mono and is not the best quality, and you have to manually focus during the video (though with some practice this is not too hard).The other main thing while looking at this camera is that it is only an "advanced amateur" camera, and whilst it borrows heavily from the D300 it is not a D300 in a smaller body. The D300 still maintains a better build quality, better auto-focus (with proper tracking for sport), a higher frames per second, and a better processor giving higher quality pictures, and correspondingly it is matched with a higher body only price tag.In saying all of that, this camera will be more than adequate for the majority of us, and you will love it if you use it. Leaving it on full auto and shooting will leave you happy, but it has so many options that you can tailor it to specifically suit your style, and the way you want to use it. Also don't forget that the sound of the shutter (actually the mirror rotating up) is addictive satisfyingly solid. For this price there is no better camera.
92 of 93 people found the following review helpful.
By AMstuff
I bought this camera in May 2011, which was nearly 2.5 years later from the its first launch in 2008. There are several reasons that I preferred Nikon D90 over some new rivals like Nikon D5100 and Nikon D7000. I should state that this is my first ever digital SLR but I already had some photography knowledge from film cameras generation.To make it short I should say The Nikon D90 has a lot to offer even to professional photographers. That's why Nikon after 2 years still supply it along with their new products.If you are confused between D3100,D5100,D90 and D7000, continue to read:Be honest with you, from image quality point of view all above cameras are excellent.But in respect to other features there are some key differences between them.Compared to D3100:1-D90 has a better handling than D3100 and you have better control over every thing. In other words there are many dedicated buttons for each function like ISO setting, White balance etc. This means you take more pictures with D90 rather than get confused in the menu.2-You Get an excellent 18-105 kit lens with 6x zoom with ED glass (a quality glass used in some expensive nikon lenses). With this lens you don't need to buy a zoom lens immediately, as it covers a longer range than other kit lenses.The 18-55mm lens offered along D3100 and D5100 has 3x zoom and the quality of the glass is not as good as the 18-105mm offered with D90.3-It has an excellent 920k dots LCD compared to 230K dots In D3100. Don't underestimate this, you will find D3100's LCD useless when you are reviewing your photographs to find out whether they are in focus or not.Compared to D5100:1 - points 1 and 2 above are still valid for D5100.2 - If your primary objective is still photography then D90 is an excellent choice. Although It also offers HD 720p video recording with manual focus, but D5100 has a better video facilities like its Full HD 1080p, auto focus recording and the vary angle high resolution LCD (which is good if you ever need that), But remember you are buying a DSLR camera,if you want a perfect video quality without limitations buy a hassle free HD camcorder for third of this price rather than a DSLR for the movie recording.Compared to D7000:D7000 is a D90 equivalent at today's time with some new features like full 1080p HD recording and 16 MP sensor.Image quality in both cameras is excellent. Both have same layout of buttons to control functions.D7000 is a very good camera but it is so expensive. If you ready to pay around £1000 for a D7000 , I would say get its more professional big brother, D300s for the same price (body only) and you will see what the word of "professional" really means!.Who D90 is Suitable for?-The D90 is a very good choice as a first DSLR as it offers every things you ever need for an enjoyable photography.-D90 is a perfect camera for those who don't want to change their camera once they have learnt basics of photography. There is a fact that you will learn photography gradually and when you expand your photography knowledge,you will need a more advanced camera. D90 will grow with you and you don't need to upgrade it at least for 3 years (unless you do photography for a living!).If you have already owned other nikon entry level SLRs like D40,D50,D60,D70 etc and looking for an upgrade, although D90 can be good choice as it ticks all the boxes,But you may need something more sophisticated like D7000 or D300s or the coming soon D400.2 year manufacture warranty also is a huge plus.Overall ,I am very happy with the purchase, highly recommended.Update 20/10/2011:I am so happy that I didn't buy D5100 instead of D90.I have used this camera for almost 5 months now and I should say this is a fantastic SLR. I have taken photos in low light conditions, landscapes, indoors,.. Photos are stunning. colour, white balance, noise level all are perfect.
157 of 161 people found the following review helpful.
By Graham
I am a professional photographer but to be frank you can't really lug around a D3 on holiday - too big and conspicuous. The D90 with the 18-105 VR lens is compact and light enough to carry around all day. It may have a plastic body against the D3, D3X, D300s and D700's magnessium but that really should not deter you.I would say that you MUST read the manual that comes with the camera to get the best out of the camera. Yep I appreciate no one does read the manual but if you do you will be well rewarded and understand what excellent value for money the camera is. I believe that the sensor is the same as the D300 but you get it at a great price about 1/2 of the cost of the original D300.Focusing is so swift and sharp and I reckon the images I get from this lens is better than those I get from my D3 with a 80-200 f2.8 lens.I love the Live View option with video and though I recall complaints about the lack of autofocus I really did not have a problem shooting movies with the camera. Audio id excellent too and this camera gives you the best of both worlds, movies and stills.I would add that if you can watch Laurie Excell's online seminar at Kelby Training which covers in about 60 minutes the most useful controls of the camera, then I recommend that as a great way to get to know your camera.
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