Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of its newest DX-format digital SLR, the D90. More than just a new camera, the D90 represents a new era of digital SLR fun and creativity. The first thing that will amaze photographers about the D90 is its stunning image quality, which takes its inspiration from Nikon’s flagship DX-format digital SLR, the D300. The D90’s image sensor and 12.3 effective megapixels combine with Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED image processing to deliver outstanding images featuring fine details, smooth tones, rich colors and low noise across a wide ISO sensitivity range.
The D90 is the world’s first digital SLR camera with a movie shooting function that delivers genuinely cinematic results, enhanced by the creatively shallow depth of field made possible by the DX-format sensor. This is further refined by the optical quality and broad selection of NIKKOR lenses — the same lenses relied upon by professional photographers the world over. Thanks to the D90’s large image sensor, D-Movie images exhibit less noise than those of a typical camcorder, most notably in low-light situations.
The D90 is the world’s first digital SLR camera with a movie shooting function that delivers genuinely cinematic results, enhanced by the creatively shallow depth of field made possible by the DX-format sensor. This is further refined by the optical quality and broad selection of NIKKOR lenses — the same lenses relied upon by professional photographers the world over. Thanks to the D90’s large image sensor, D-Movie images exhibit less noise than those of a typical camcorder, most notably in low-light situations.
Key Features:
- 12.9 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million)
- 3.0-inch 920,000 pixel (VGA x 3 colors) TFT-LCD (same as D3 and D300)
- Live View with contrast-detect AF, face detection
- Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
- Illuminated focus points
- Movie capture at up to 1280 x 720 (720p) 24 fps with mono sound
- IS0 200-3200 range (100-6400 expanded)
- 4.5 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 7 RAW, 25 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG Normal)
- Expeed image processing engine
- 3D tracking AF (11 point)
- Short startup time, viewfinder blackout and shutter lag
- Slightly improved viewfinder (96% frame coverage)
- Extensive in-camera retouching including raw development and straightening
- Improved user interface
- New optional compact GPS unit (fits on hot shoe)
- Same battery and vertical grip as D80
- Vignetting control in-camera
- 72 thumbnail and calendar view in playback
Specification:
D90
| Sensor | • 12.2 million effective pixels • 23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS (DX format) | |
|---|---|---|
| Image sizes | • 4,288 x 2,848 (12 MP) • 3,216 x 2,136 • 2,144 x 1,424 | |
| Sensor cleaning | • Image Sensor Cleaning • Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) | |
| Autofocus | • 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) | |
| Sensitivity | • ISO 200 - 3200 • ISO 100-6400 with boost | |
| Built-in flash | Guide number 17 (ISO 100) | |
| Active D-lighting | Can be selected from Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, or Off | |
| Continuous | • 4.5 fps • 23 / 6 frames (JPEG / RAW) | |
| White balance | • 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 | |
| Viewfinder Frame coverage | • Approx. 96% | |
| LCD monitor | • 3.0` TFT LCD • 920,000 pixel TFT (RGB x 3 colors) • 170 degree viewing angle • Removable protective cover | |
| Dimensions | 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) | |
| Image processing engine | • Expeed • 12 bit | |
| In-camera retouching | • D-Lighting • Red-eye reduction • Trimming • Monochrome & filter effects • Color balance • Small picture • Image overlay • NEF (RAW) processing • Quick retouch • Straighten • Distortion control • fisheye | |
| Movie mode | Yes | |
| Live View | Yes | |
| Others | • Scene Recognition System • Face Detection • Calendar Display • New information display on main LCD • Vignetting control in-camera | |
