Nikon D90 DSLR Camera Review

by Jeremy Stamas
Published on Oct 24, 2008 4:45 PM

 
Intro Performance
Format Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features Handling and Use
Audio / Playback / Connectivity Other Features
Conclusion & Comparisons Photo Gallery
Specs and Ratings


Core Specs
Year 2008
Low Price 869.99
Format DSLR
Class Consumer
High Definition
Imager and Processing
Sensor Size (in.) 1.2
Sensor Count 1
Gross Pixel Count Video 10000000.00
Gross Pixel Count Still 10000000.00
Effective Pixel Count Video 0.00
Effective Pixel Count Still 0.00
Progressive Scan (output)
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 4228x2848
Lens
Optical Zoom 5.00
Digital Zoom 0.00
Filter Diameter (mm) 67.00
Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 18.00
Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 105.00
35mm Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 0.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 0.00
F-stop Minimum 3.50
F-stop Maximum 5.60
Minimum Lux (reported) 0.00
Image Stabilization Vibration Reduction feature on Nikkor 18-105mm kit lens
Manual/Automatic Contols
Manual Focus Type Ring on kit lens
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 31
Manual Aperture
Manual Aperture Max (f/) 3.50
Manual Aperture Min (f/) 36.00
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 53
Minimum Shutter Speed 1/4000
Maximum Shutter Speed 30
White Balance Modes Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Auto/Easy Mode
Ports
Firewire
USB
Composite (RCA) In
Composite (RCA) Out
S-Video In
S-Video Out
Component In
Component Out
HDMI
Microphone In
Headphone Out
XLR In
Control L
Other Control Interface(s) GPS/Remote port
Body
Body Type DSLR
Weight (gram) 620.00
Width (mm) 132.00
Height (mm) 103.00
Length (mm) 77.00
Body Color(s) Black
Accessory Shoe
Accessory Shoe Hot
LCD Size (in.) 3.00
LCD Resolution (Pixels) 920000
Touch Screen
Hybrid (Non-Solarizing) LCD
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type Pentaprism
Viewfinder Resolution (Pixels) 0.00
Video Light
Flash
Still Media SD/SDHC
Still Media Included None
Other
Replaces D80
Sister Model Up D300
Sister Model Down D60
Included Battery EN-EL3
Included Battery Life (min.) 0
Recording Quality Options 1280x720, 640x424, 320x216 (all 24fps)
Max Recording Time (min.) 5.00
Webcam
Included Software Nikon software bundle
Included Remote Control
Ratings Weight
Video Performance 7.75 4
Video Resolution 15.75 1.5
Low Light Performance 7.34 4
Stabilization 8.08 1
Wide Angle 13.60 0.8
Compression 4.00 0.75
Media 6.00 1
Editing 5.00 0.6
Front 5.25 0.2
Back 7.50 0.25
Left 5.00 0.2
Right 4.50 0.3
Top 7.00 0.15
Automatic Controls 2.50 0.5
Overall Manual Controls 3.00 0.6
Zoom 6.50 0.75
Zoom Power/Ratio 5.80 0.5
Focus 9.00 0.7
Exposure and Aperture 9.17 0.65
Shutter Speed 0.00 0.6
White Balance 8.00 0.55
Gain 0.00 0.5
Other Manual Controls 2.00 0.5
Still Features 15.50 0.8
Still Performance 8.89 1.2
Still Resolution 56.61 1
Ease of Use 3.00 1
Handling 5.75 1.25
Menu 7.00 1
Portability 3.50 0.8
LCD and Viewfinder 7.50 0.6
Battery Life 3.20 1
Audio 3.00 1
Playback 3.00 0.3
Connectivity 7.00 0.8
Other Features 1.00 0.5
Value 4.00 1.25
Total272.121 
 



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