Nikon Digital SLR Cameras D90
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Nikon Digital SLR Cameras D90




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Key Features
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12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor: Coupled with Nikon’s EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured.
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Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second: Combined with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag, dramatic action and decisive moments are captured easily.
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World’s first D-SLR with an HD movie mode: Record cinematic-quality 24fps movie clips with sound at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels) in Motion JPEG format, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.
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Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200: High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO setting.
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3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor: High resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing guarantees confident image review and movie playback.
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Built-in image sensor cleaning: Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust particles from the sensor’s optical low pass filter.
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11-point AF system: Consistently fast and accurate autofocus, reinforced by the Nikon Scene Recognition System, delivers razor sharpness in a wide variety of conditions.
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One-button Live View: Easy to use Live View activates access to 3 contrast detection focus modes including Face Priority AF.
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Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System: Nikon’s renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates images, referencing an on-board database of over 30,000 photographic scenes, for unmatched exposure accuracy.
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Comprehensive exposure control: Five advanced scene modes plus Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual.
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Auto Active D-Lighting: Selectable and Automatic, Active D-Lighting optimizes details within shadows and highlights, taming high-contrast situations in real time.
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Durable, high precision shutter: Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures shutter life and accuracy.
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In-Camera Image Editing: Creative freedom stems from exclusive in-camera image editing, featuring Fisheye effect, Straighten and Distortion Control as well as D-Lighting, Red-eye Reduction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more.
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GPS geo-tagging: GP-1 GPS unit (optional) provides automatic real-time geo-tagging.
Tech Specs
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Image Sensor Format
DX
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Image Sensor Type
CMOS
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Sensor Size
15.8 x 23.6mm
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Total Pixels
12.9 million
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Effective Pixels
12.3 million
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Image Area (pixels)
DX-format
(L) 4288×2848
(M)3216×2136
(S)2144×1424
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Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
4.5 frames per second
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Continuous Shooting Options
DX-format
CH: Up to 4.5 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per second
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LCD Monitor Size
3 in. diagonal
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LCD Monitor Type
Super Density
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LCD Monitor Resolution
920,000 Dots
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LCD Monitor Angle of View
170-degree wide-viewing angle
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LCD Monitor Adjustments
Brightness,7 levels
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Shutter type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
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Slowest Shutter Speed
30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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Fastest Shutter Speed
1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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Bulb Shutter Setting
Yes
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Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
200 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
3200 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)
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Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity
Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
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Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
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Storage Media
SD
SDHC
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File Format
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
AVI
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
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File System
Compliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF
EXIF 2.21
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Exposure Modes
Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Auto
Auto (flash off) Advanced Scene Modes
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Advanced Scene Modes
Portrait
Landscape
Close-up
Sports
Night Portrait
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Exposure Metering System
420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Center-weighted
Spot
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Metering Range
1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
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Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU
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Exposure Compensation
±5EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1
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Exposure Lock
Yes
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Exposure Bracketing
Yes
2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
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Shutter Release Modes
Single-frame [S] mode
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames-per-second
Live View [LV] mode
Self-timer mode
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode: 4.5
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Movie Modes
Movie with sound
HD 1280 x 720/24 fps VGA 640 x 424/24 fps QVGA 320 x 216/24 fps
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White Balance
Sun
Shade
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Flash
Preset
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
Auto
Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning; Sun Shade Fluorescent Incandescent Flash Preset Fine Tune by Kelvin Color temperature setting
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White Balance Bracketing
Yes, 2 or 3 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
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D-Lighting Bracketing
2 exposures
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Live View Shooting
yes
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Playback Functions
Full frame
Zoom
Slideshow
Pictmotion
Histogram display
Shooting data
Highlight point display
Auto image rotation
Sound playback
D-Movie playback Thumbnail (4, 9, 72 segments) Calendar
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Interface
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
HDMI
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Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
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Compatible Lenses
1) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
2) D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR)
3) AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions except Autofocus, 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure modes A and M but exposure meter does not function. Electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is 5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides
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Picture Angle
1.5
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Viewfinder
-2.0 to +1.0 m-1
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Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx. 96%
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Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
(-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)
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Viewfinder Eyepoint
19.5
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Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type
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Focusing Screen
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
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Interchangeable Focusing Screens
No
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Viewfinder Magnification
Approx. 0.94
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Depth-of-field Control
Yes
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Autofocus System
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9ft.10 in.)
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Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
11
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Autofocus Sensitivity
-1 – +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F
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Focus Modes
Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Live View autofocus; Face-priority, wide area, normal area
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Single-point AF Mode
Yes
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Dynamic AF Mode
Yes
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Auto-area AF Mode
Yes
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Focus Lock
AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
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Picture Control
Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Portrait
Landscape
Nine User-customizable settings
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In-Camera Image Editing
Trim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Image Overlay
Filter Effects
Monochrome
Color Balance
NEF (RAW) processing
Quick retouch
Straighten
Distortion Control
Fisheye
Small picture
Red-eye correction
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Built-in Flash
Yes
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External Flash Shoe
Yes
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Built-in Flash Distance
56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m
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Dust-Off Reference Photo
Yes
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Save/Load Camera settings
Yes
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Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility
Yes
Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A/B 4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual mode
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Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/200
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FP High Speed Sync
up to 1/4000
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Flash Sync Modes
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
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Flash Control
1) i-TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash
2) AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 used with CPU lens
3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27, and 22S
4) Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900 and SB-800
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Accessory Shoe
Yes
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Self-timer
2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration
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World Time Setting
Yes
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Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
Yes
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Battery Type
Rechargeable
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Battery / Batteries
EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
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AC Adaptor
EH-5a AC Adapter
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Battery Charger
MH-18a Quick Charger
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Image Comment
Yes
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Battery Life (shots per charge)
850 shots (CIPA)
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Tripod Socket
¼ inch 20
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Approx. Dimensions
Width 5.2 in. (132mm)
Height 4.1 in. (103mm)
Depth 3.0 in. (77mm)
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Approx. Weight
22 oz. (620g)
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Supported Languages
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
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Supplied Software
Software Suite CD-ROM
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Optional Accessories
MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack, ML-L3 wireless remote control, DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-5a AC Adapter, Capture NX2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2
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Other
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
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Supplied Accessories
o EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
o MH-18a Quick Charger
o DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
o DK-21 Rubber Eyecup
o UC-E4 USB Cable
o EG-D2 Audio Video Cable
o AN-DC1 Camera Strap
o BM-10 LCD Monitor Cover
o Body Cap
o BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
o Software Suite CD-ROM
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.
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Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
