Nikon D90 Review

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Specifications

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Positives

• Great value for money.
• Self-Cleaning Sensor.
• RAW support(although it is limited to compressed RAW files).
• Supports auto focus with Nikon AF lenses.
• Great LCD screen. If you have used older Nikon cameras before, this LCD screen will blow your mind
• Viewfinder is really bright..
• Size and weight.
• RAW files are very nice, can easily be compared to the Nikon D300, and outperforms the D2X without a doubt.
• Controls, and button layout.

Nikon D90 top view, button layout

Nikon D90 Rear View, button layout

Drawbacks

• No light metering with lenses without a CPU, I. E manual focus lenses will have no light metering, they can still be used though.
• No weather sealing.
• No CF card support.

Verdict

If you have ever used a Nikon Dslr in the past, you will be up and shooting pictures in a second and never look back. If you haven't used a Nikon camera in the past or if you have moved from another brand, you will also be up and shooting in a second. Digging through the menus you can really unlock all the power of the D90. I find that the Jpeg files straight from the camera are a bit soft, and lacks a bit of contrast. This can all be fixed easily with the Picture control settings.

One thing I have not really commented on here is the Video mode or the D-Movie mode as Nikon calls it. This works well, but you really need a tripod and not move the camera to get great videos out of the camera.

My main gripe with this camera is the lack of light metering with manual focus lenses without a CPU. If you never intend to get old manual focus lenses this is of course not a drawback, but for some people this might be the decision factor between the D90 and the D300S.

Bottom line is; The Nikon D90 is a very complete camera, with very good value for money. Highly recommendable.

Features
Performance
Build
Value

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Kit Options:

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Accessories:

Nikon MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack

Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery

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Sample Pictures

All sample images taken with 18-105mm VR Sample images have not been post processed! Images have been imported to photoshop CS4 through Capture NX 2 thus leaving the original image settings as shot, I. E white balance, sharpening, etc .etc. Full resolution sample images are in RGB color mode. Check out my copyright page for information about usage of these images.