Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality inherited from the award-winning D300 with groundbreaking features, the D90s breathtaking, low-noise image quality is further advanced with EXPEED image processing. Split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4.5 frames-per-second provide the power to capture fast action and precise moments perfectly, while Nikons exclusive Scene Recognition System contributes to faster 11-area autofocus performance, finer white balance detection and more. The D90 delivers the control passionate photographers demand, utilizing comprehensive exposure functions and the intelligence of 3D Color Matrix Metering II. Stunning results come to life on a 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD monitor, providing accurate image review, Live View composition and brilliant playback of the D90s cinematic-quality 24-fps HD D-Movie mode.
Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Accessories
 Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery for D200, D300, D700 and D80 Digital SLR Cameras
Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D60 & D80 Digital SLR Cameras
Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Transcend 16GB SDHC CARD (SD 2.0 SPD CLASS 6) with Compact Card Reader
Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter
Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Transcend TS8GSDHC6 8GB SDHC card (SD 2.0 SPD Class 6)
Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
SanDisk SDSDRX3-8192-A21 8GB Extreme III SDHC Card (Black)
Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Reviews
I just upgraded to the D90 because I was tired of futzing with the white balance of the D40, and I wanted more low-light sensitivity (better ISO), as well as the flexibility of using faster lenses, many of which are not AF-S. We've never successfully taken photos of this with the D40 or our point-and-clicks. The D90's color starts to fade at little at ISO 1600, and drops more at 3200, then quite a bit at 6400. Also, you can navigate a zoomed image on the screen really fast. Another observation: I'm not that familiar with the D300 and D700, but the D90 feels pretty solid compared to the D40.
6. For others who use their manual settings regularly, this is quite a camera. The screen is amazing, as others have said. I am fairly new to photography. I'm also looking forward to using my SB600 flash remotely in commander mode (you can't do that on the D40). I did it in manual mode, following the exact procedure of Ken Rockwell (tripod, VR off, remote trigger). The things that I think are important are ranked from most to least important. If you look closely, it's not perfect, but close enough for all but the perfectionists, and the beauty is it works in Auto.
Last year I got the D40. I take a lot of shots indoors without flash. The 11-point AF has helped get things in focus compared with the D40's 3 spots. Low light photography. For someone who doesn't like to adjust the manual settings very much, the main benefits of the D90 over the D40 are the ADR and WB. I also really like that it's quicker changing ISO, WB and QUAL because of dedicated buttons. Autofocusing is a big improvement.
I find that the D90 is between 1 and 2 stops better ISO than the D40. This has gotten me photos with large dynamic ranges of light (highly shaded subjects with a bright background) that I would have otherwise botched. I thought that weight would help stabilize hand-held shots, but I also find that it's shutter is stronger than the D40, and that vibration tends to cancel out its heavier weight in terms of holding the camera still. I'm comparing it to the D40.
I also suspect that the ADR is helping tame the noise at high ISO levels (see #3 below). That means that you can focus on taking pictures and not on fiddling with your settings so much. Until very recently, there weren't any f/1.4 prime lenses that were AF-S (needed on D40). The D90 pulls these out (without flash) to the point where it's easier to see them in the photo than by eye, and it nails the colors. 4. The white balance is a big improvement over the D40, which botched AWB lots of times.
3. Active D-lighting (ADR). I might wait for that. White Balance. 7. I've also set AF as my top choice under My Menu, making it 1 button away as well (hit the Fn button).
AF also feels faster. 1. 5. I did controlled tests using my 55-200mm VR lens at 55mm (f/4) and looked at ISO sharpness and color on the D40 and D90. The D90 helps in 2 ways: a) takes AF-D lenses and b) has better high ISO performance. Also, we rent a house where they did a quick paint job in white, but there are splotches of beige and light green underneath.
This was another Rockwell suggestion. With the D40 at ISO 800, the sharpness is slightly better than the D90 at 3200 (but worse than D90/1600), but there's a lot more out-of-control, day-old pizza look in dark sections with the D40 at 800 than the D90 at 3200 (I'm guessing that ADR is helping here). These upgrades will probably appear in the D40 replacement in ~6 months. There's also a lot of flexibility to set your AWB defaults with a lot of precision. 2. I have been very impressed with the D90.
D90/ISO 6400 is too dirty, but D90/3200 is pretty usable.
I am presently using 2 sdhd memory cards / 6 write speeds and I have no problem capturing photos even using 4 fps setting. I have tried the video feature and the quality is very good ,however using the zoom while videoing is a little cumbersome. Multiple fps in good light will amaze you at what you can capture. Low light situations I recommend going to manual focus.
The auto focus in these situations will leave you missing the shot. Still shots in low light are no problem if on manual. Even though I have had other digital cameras before ,this is the first d-slr I have owned.
I am happy with the camera so far.Even though it is a little inconvenient with the size, I find that it is worth the inconvenince to make good photos.
3. I had trouble deciphering how my lenses, purchased for the D40/D60, would behave when used in this new model. I own the 18-200, the 10-20, and the 150-500. Weight will not be a discouraging factor in purchasing this camera. It's everything I was hoping it would be, and it's so worth the money to upgrade. If you can stand the extra weight, you absolutely cannot go wrong with the 10-20 for landscapes, it just pulls in everything and the quality is shocking. I also thought I would offer some lens advice, because I had trouble finding a reviewer that just cut to the chase and said "look, just do this." So, look, just do this: I do NOT recommend the kit lenses that you can obtain bundled with the D90. And Nikon has truly produced the best camera at this price point in the world.
This is a pro level camera with the ease of use of a high end amateur camera. There are plenty of reviews out there, and I don't want to be redundant. The answer is that the D90 handles all of them perfectly. This includes lenses that have the HSM built in (the Hyper Sonic Motor is packaged in the lens, because the D40/D60 range doesn't have a built in auto-focus motor) as well as those with no internal motor. I cannot say enough positive things about the quality of the lenses or the images. The D90 takes different batteries, so any spares you have for the earlier models will not work on it. I think once you see the quality you can achieve with a better camera, you will be thrilled with the decision to spend the money and the energy.
4. The D90 is heavier, but certainly not uncomfortable to hold or carry. The user interface is completely different from the D40/D60. It's a no-brainer at the price point, and the images I have already achieved have been just excellent. Really. The functionality is just superb, much easier and more flexible. I found it intuitive however.
Pack the 50mm and the 18-200 superlens for normal occasions. Get the body only, and buy yourself that Nikon 50mm f1.8. Any questions, please send me a comment. I owned the D40, then the D60. The D90 has an internal focus motor, so all lenses built for Nikon cameras will auto-focus, including the Nikon 50mm f1.8 lens that I had to manually focus in the D60. Happy to help.
Battery life is truly outstanding. Live view is a great enhancement. I captured images of my son playing in a soccer game that blew me away; could not have gotten the shots without the big lens. Overall, there is nothing I can say negative about the D90.
1. 5. Get the lenses in the order I have specified if you cannot afford them all. So here are some helpful points that I had a hard time ferreting out when doing my research before pulling the trigger on this purchase, given that I was upgrading from a D60 and that I am, like many who are reading reviews on this product, not a professional:. I'm selling the D60 for half what I paid - and doing it gladly - because the D90 is worth more than it's being sold for. I have just learned all this over the past 2 years. So this is my third Nikon.
The 150-500 is enormous, you are not going to want to carry that thing around, but when you need it, you really need it. Words really don't do it justice; you need to experience it to understand. I absolutely highly recommend it. I am no expert but I have discovered the joy of capturing great images that you just cannot get from a point-and-shoot. It's a pro camera with an amateur price and it's very easy to use. I am not even going to buy a spare battery. For the rest of your lenses, I highly recommend Sigma.
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If money is a primary concern, then go with the D40; it's a great low cost camera -for $550 with two kitted lenses you can't go wrong. If you are eying a D80, then get the D90 instead as it is well worth the extra money. The D90 is just an outstanding camera in so many ways. So if you love your gadgets get this camera you won't be sorry. It is by far the easiest camera in the Nikon line yet. Other than that it is a great camera. For me, over 40 years old, I have a hard time seeing the small top mounted LCD so I love this large one in back.
At 3200 ISO I personally do not like the quality of my indoor low light photos of people. The large LCD screen allows me to see exactly what I am doing at all times. As for the actual photos.it's a Nikon - so they are great. What I like the most about this camera is the ease of use. So I set it to a max of 1600 when I'm shooting people and I get much better looking images.
In all honesty the D40 takes just as good of pictures, but the D90 is more fun to use. My only word of caution is to beware of the high ISO capability of this camera. The navigation is so well done and you can navigate all your important settings with a few simple clicks. I own the D80 and D40 and love them both. The colors are very harsh.
I would recommend this camera for photographers that used high end film cameras many years ago, and are not satisfied with today's point and shoot cameras. This is a really good digital SLR camera for someone who is serious about the pictures they take (want much better quality than a point-and-shoot camera can give), but who wants the camera to be able to take most pictures automatically. Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only). This is the best camera I have used in 15 years or more. Wow. There are lots of bells and whistles on this camera to help control the picture quality both before and after you take the picture, but you really can set this camera on one of its automatic settings and click away and, you'll be amazed at the quality of the pictures. I take mostly family pictures at gatherings, and landscape pictures (mountains and sunsets), but I think one could use this camera for portrait photography, sports photography, and wedding photography with good to very good results.
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