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New Nikon D90

Aug 28, 02:15 PM by Steve Gerrard

Having bought a Nikon D80 less than a year ago, my initial feeling on such anouncements are a little mixed between interest in how the product has moved on, and resentment that I no longer own the latest most advanced camera! But anyhow here are the details of the new Nikon D90:

Nikon D90 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 × 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

Although it’s had a bit of a design refresh with slightly sharper lines, the D90 is externally very similar to its predecessor (dimensions are identical, though it is heavier). Looking at the differences it’s obviously a solid incremental upgrade rather than a total reinvention of the popular D80, with several key improvements (most importantly the sensor and screen) and a welcome smattering of must-have 2008 features (live view, dust removal). Oh yes, and of course there’s that one little new feature sitting at the back of the classroom with its hand waving in the air, shouting ‘Sir! Sir’; the ‘world’s first’ DSLR movie mode. – www.dpreview.com

Nikon D90 vs D80: Key Differences

  • 12.3 MP CMOS sensor (D80: 10.2 MP CCD)
  • Dust removal system
  • Bigger, better screen (as D3, D300)
  • Live View with contrast detect AF
  • Movie Mode
  • Wider ISO range, upgraded AF system (3D tracking, face detection)
  • Active D-Lighting, vignetting control and extra retouching options
  • Picture Control presets
  • Faster continuous shooting and larger buffer
  • Pictmotion slideshows

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