Отзывы о Фотоаппарат Nikon D90 Body

The sort of camera Nikon have been making for decades - no frills, solidly built and great image quality for the money. Class-leading low-light performance still after nearly two years. All the big camera manufacturers have their high-end showcases, Nikon included, but stick a good lens on this mid-range dSLR including the stock VR which is a great piece of engineering too and you'll get great pictures with a little practice and no fuss.I moved up to this when my D40 finally surrendered to constant abuse (the screen was squished on a trip to a wedding), and having picked up a few lenses already I was basically committed to Nikon. Not a bad thing really - SLR market competition is so fierce that at comparable price points you'll get a superlative machine whichever of the two big makers you choose, and if you are cheap like me you'll consider third-party lenses which tend to be identical between body brands anyway.I also considered the cheaper, lighter D5000 whose guts are almost identical, but having picked up both in a store to play with the first thing I noticed apart from the weight difference is that the viewfinder on the D90 is far, far better than the D5000's (pentaprism vs. pentamirror). The D5000 is less solidly built and looks rather toy-like and awkward with its swivel screen, which is also smaller and lower-resolution than the D90's but I'd count that as minor. Those and the D90's focus motor, not to be underestimated if you are planning to buy more lenses especially older second hand ones, are the only significant differences between the two as far as I can tell. If you have the same dilemma all I can suggest is you pick em both up too and see what feels right. The ~4oz lower weight of the D5000 might do it for you in the other direction.One little niggle which has come up in other reviews too (I recall reading this on dpreview for instance) is that the metering does seem to have a tendency to overexpose and blow out highlights. Once I'd noticed it damaging a few shots I started notching exposure compensation down a little by default - the sensor has ample sensitivity at the dark end for this not to do much harm the other way usually. In low light conditions I ramp it up again.My only real caveat right now in recommending this camera would be that Nikon are almost certain to introduce a replacement sometime this year based on their past release cadence, so it may pay to wait and see and enjoy whatever camera you have meantime; not necessarily to buy the new one but perhaps to await a price drop. Mid-range has always been Nikon's sweet spot and this camera will serve you well for years. I know several people who are still chugging happily along with D70s on the same line.

Before getting this Nikon D90, we had only used the smaller point-and-shoot cameras and had never owned an SLR. Anyway, last summer we went on an Alaskan cruise and decided it was time to get something that would be a bit more responsive and take better pictures. After quite a bit of research, we got this camera body with the Nikkor 18-200mm lens.We have been completely blown away by the results!Aside from portability, this camera is better in every way than our smaller pocket digital camera. It focuses almost instantly, focuses in far worse lighting conditions, takes amazing pictures, and is very fast from shot to shot. When it comes to ease of use; the learning curve isn't that steep either - but it does take some time if you want to get the maximum benefit. One problem I've always had with the screen on point-and-shoot digital cameras is that watching anything on that little screen isn't the same as watching it in person; so I would often forgo taking pictures so I could enjoy the experience. This Nikon is more like watching through zoomable binoculars so it is far more enjoyable to take pictures.At one point in our cruise, we saw a pod of killer whales and I had been taking some great shots for about 20 minutes when another passenger with a point-and-shoot digital said "I finally got a tail out of the water!". Since the cruise we have also been getting great pictures from our kids' events (like sports games and band concerts) that we could never get before. This camera was well worth the investment.Unfortunately, only a month or so after getting the camera, it started giving an F-- error and wouldn't focus or take pictures unless the camera was turned off, the lens was removed and replaced, and the camera was turned back on. This happened pretty much every time we picked it up (which is a lot with 3 kids) and even got to the point where it would happen at random times while we were already using it.I finally called Nikon, expecting the worst, and they were very helpful. I mailed the camera to them and got it back completely fixed about 2 weeks later. The only cost to me was the postage to their repair facility (they paid the return postage). Nikon deserves 5 stars for their great customer service!Overall, I highly recommend this camera; and I think pretty much anyone could use and would benefit from having this SLR over a traditional point-and-shoot. I will admit that the smaller camera is still handy for keeping in my pocket when we're out doing stuff; but we use this Nikon D90 whenever possible.

I searched awhile for the perfect camera. I researched a Pentax K7 and it has a ton of good reviews too and is weather tight which was something I was interested in, but from a couple reviews I read, it seems like too complicated so I searched out other cameras. I looked into Canon, as well the Nikon D5000. The D5000 was my last choice up against the D90. I am soooo glad I paid the little bit of extra and went with the D90. There are so many more nice features, and one of my favorites is the info screen on the top deck, boy is this a nice feature to have. You get to see all your setting as well and manipulate them while viewing what you're doing. The pictures look amazing. The pictures look very professional! The other thing I love is the 3" screen with live view. The picture is so vivid and stunning, crisp and clear.The D90 is far superior to the D5000. The D5000 looks and feels a bit cheap next to the D90. I also love the hand grip, it fits right there in your hand so you get a nice solid grip on it.I am not by any means a camera pro, nor am I even a semi pro. Although the closest I came so far was having a Kodak Easy Share and this took great pictures but I wanted more. I wanted to have the pictures I see people taking of their kids and I want my pictures to be that great. So here I am with my own DSLR and I love it! Expensive? Yes but I got a great deal and got free shipping. (newegg).Sorry to say I bought elsewhere than from Amazon, although Amazon is my favorite place to shop.Be careful searching out cheaper places as some sell just the camera body with no lens.I had called Nikon and asked them if this camera would be too complicated for anewby, and they told me this is a great camera to start out with. You can set it on auto and shoot away and get terrific pictures, and learn as you go. Why start out on an entry level if you plan to do more later, you won't have to upgrade the body! I am learning new things every time I use the D90. get one, you will love it!

The Nikon D90, beat my expectations in a 150%. The video quality is amazing. Is a very usefull camera for night events. I recommend using the Nikkor 18-105mm lens with a 55-200mm lens. If you can afford for a 18-200mm lens, you'll have the greater experience taking a big variety of pictures.With the Nikon D90, photography is not just taking pictures, is an Art!

Right out of the box, this camera had all of the problems that everyone else has reported - the flashing F-- error (indicating that a lens isn't attached, even though it is), CHA error (tried three different authorized SDHC cards, and it had problems with all of them), and the random lock up with the flashing ERR message.The only solution was to remove the battery. Then I could take five more pics before it would crash again. No good.I wanted to get an exchange through Amazon, but they no longer carry the camera (after one week!), so I'll have to wait a couple months for it to be back in stock. Of course, at that point, I'm sure it will be cheaper since the new Nikons are slated to come out at the end of August - lose lose for me.Or I can get a refund, but then I'll have to spend more on the same camera somewhere else. I had already maxed out my budget to buy this one, so I can't really afford to spend more. I bought mine when everyone was having a sale on Nikons, and now no one has them on sale, so not only would I be out another $100 at least, there's still no guarantee that I won't have to go through all of this hassle again the next time. I wish I had bought from anyone else besides Amazon, as everyone else seems to still have it in stock!I called Nikon, and I'll have to pay shipping to send it to them, then wait at least 7-10 business days for service (their quoted *average* service time - who knows how long it will actually take), then have them ship it back to me (don't know if I have to pay for that or not, didn't say). So I'm out additional money, I STILL won't have a camera for at least two or three weeks of prime summer shooting season, and when I do, I'll just have to hope that they indeed fixed it properly (exchanging for a new one would make me feel a lot better than forever owning a known lemon).I was so excited to have this camera for the summer, but now I'm just sad and frustrated.The camera itself seems like it would be great if it worked. It seemed very sturdy, had a fantastic feature set, and took great images.It looks like my best option is to just return it to Amazon and buy the Canon T2i from someone else instead. :-(

I absolutely LOVED my Nikon D90. Unfortunately after having the same exact problems with two brand-new D90s within 4 short months, I opted to buy a Cannon this go-around. I originally "shopped around" and did my research for approximately 12 months before getting the D90. I read reviews, asked friends who also had digital SLR cameras their likes/dislikes, etc. Overwhelmingly the evidence pointed to the Nikon D90. I had a decent camera already, and for the price of the D90 I wanted to make sure that I was getting the "perfect" camera because I knew it would be a camera that I would have for a very long time.I purchased the camera in October 2009. LOVED IT IMMEDIATELY. However, after about 4-5 weeks of average use, I started getting error codes. I read the manual three different times trying to figure out what to do.First the top display would read & blink "err" - which is stated as a camera malfunction.Second and third times display said F - - which menas no lens attached. (There was one of course)The only way to remove the error messags and to get the camera working again is to remove and replace the battery. Even this didn't always work.So, I returned the camera to BestBuy (I had purchased the Black Tie warranty) and they replaced my camera with a BRAND NEW d90.Fortunately the camera worked wonderfully throughout the Christmas holidays and I was ecstatic that I did not have any error codes. However, when we had an extrememly rare "snow day" in January and I wanted to get some pictures with my kids, the camera just completely froze up. I had read about some issues with the SD card, so I switched out the high quality SD card and with a regular SD card that came out of my husband's little point-and-shoot camera. This seemd to work temporarily, but ultimately I kept getting the same error codes & messages that I got from the first camera.Needless to say, I was extremely disappointed. Especially since a friend has the exact same camera and has not had a single problem or error code. I was so disheartened with the idea of having to return yet again a second Nikon d90.My husband actually went to BestBuy to do the return and the staff there were wonderful. He was able to do an even exchange and picked out the Cannon Rebel EOS t2i. So far it takes great pictures, but I just LOVED the Nikon.I pains me to say that I would not recommend this camera, unless of course you purchase it from a store such as BestBuy that has a great return policy and/or warranty

I am assuming many reading this do not have an investment in SLR lenses from a particular brand and are looking at their first camera in the current DSLR world, or are upgrading their D40/50/60. I was starting from scratch was upgrading to an SLR for the speed, indoor/low light shooting options, and an improved external flash.I was torn between the Canon XSI, T1i, the Nikon D200 and the D90. I wanted the body to be less than $1000.The D200 is the grandpa camera to the D90 and passes on many features: the Pentaprism viewfinder, Multi-CAM1000 AF system, wireless flash operation, EN-EL3e battery, basic menu system and awsome Nikon build quality. Most of these features are enhanced for the D90, especially the CMOS censor (instead of CCD), color depth, movie mode, battery life, higher res screen, controls, high ISO performance and censor dust removal (to name a few). I was considering the D200 because of the weather seals, magnesium alloy body and the price on a recent BBY sale, $600 w/free shipping.Rebel XSI is a great value right now with live view good overall performance. The T1i has a higher res screen, digic 4 processing, movie mode and a few other features. Both have almost all the features that someone entering the DSLR field will be looking for. I would say the smart auto/preset modes really make these cameras easy to take good pictures.I really wanted 2 things in my new SLR, built in wireless flash commander for creative lighting of portraits with minimal extra equipment (like extra strobes, portable lights, etc), and the overall "feel" of the camera. If you handle the D90 and any Rebel, you will find there is an obvious feel difference. It is mostly weight, but also the feel of the plastic used is very different. Those interested in manual controls will like the D90/40D/50D/D200. There is nothing I can say "bad" about the Rebel series because the lighter weight will mean less fatigue if carrying the camera for an extended period of time. If this is important go to dpreview.com and compare the cameras you are interested in side-by-side and see the weight difference. After carrying the D90 around, I can say it is something you have to want to carry.Those familiar with these cameras will be quick to point out that the better comparison would be the Canon 40D/50D. However, I found the D90 for $700 body only and hence are unfairly comparing the "entry" level Rebel series to the Nikon D90. Price was important for my decision, so I went with the most camera for the buck, and I found that to be the D90.Compared to the 40D/50D the superior weather seals on the Canons and megapixel advantage on the 50D make it quite a good deal. If you have the money for the 40D/50D, then there is no blatant reason to get the D90 over the 40/50D besides needing an $200+ accessory for wireless flash, or the purchase of the 580EX flash. If the 40D had this built in, I probably would have that camera.More of my friends have a Canon than Nikon, so if lens sharing is a factor, then go with what your friends/family have. Also, if on a budget, be sure to save for quality lenses, flashes, and filters. An important point to remember is that your eye for composition will be the #1 instrument at your disposal.Many of the features showing up on modern DSLR cameras can be performed in photoshop or other software, like distortion correction, active D-lighting, color balancing, and adding a flash after the picture was taken. In camera abilities are simply a choice and for some, a preference. Many of the mentioned cameras offer some all, or even more software features.

After selling my Olympus Evolt E500 8MP Digital SLR with 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 & 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Lenses I wanted to upgrade to a better camera. Well, I found it!! The D90 doesn't seem to even let you take a bad picture. I am purely an amateur, but know a good picture when I see one. Immediately I noticed it was a good deal larger than the Olympus, and the manual was so much easier to understand. The Olympus sometimes just would not take a picture if the light was low no matter how many times you pushed the button, even on manual. It was so frustrating. This camera takes great shots even in low light.I also bought the Zeikos ZE-NBG90 Battery Power Grip for Nikon D80 & D90 to go with this camera so I would have plenty of battery life. This accessory does make the camera a lot bulkier, but I think it's worth it. I also bought an extra battery to have that gets stored in the grip and ready for when needed.I am still learning the ins and outs of this camera and trying to accustom myself to all of the things it can do. But, even if I left it in auto mode it takes outstanding pictures. I can't wait to try it for my kids' soccer games to see how the speed compares to the Olympus. I have the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras on order and can't wait to try it on the D90!! Luckily the D90 has it's own built in motor so almost any lens will work with it...which is a plus!I highly recommend this camera to anyone, from the novice to the expert.

The Nikon D90 was my first DSLR and my first foray into the world of "serious" photography. If possible go see this camera im person, somewhere you can hold it and maybe take a few sample pictures and then check out the competition. When I did that the comparable canons both felt cheaper in comparison, much the same with the D3100 and D5000. The more expensive replacement for the D90, the D7000, was the closes match but with so many buttons scattered across its body its a lot more imposing to a newcomer.The D90 has just about anything you could ask for in a DSLR. Nikon hasn't been caught up in the megapixel race and has instead made a wonderful camera with great low-light performance, compatibility with all of Nikons lenses, amazing ergonomics and a feature set that will take you from amateur to connoisseur.

Ordered my Nikon D90 in December 2009 and got it in a little over a week. Received it with no problems. I have shot maybe a little more than a thousand photos with it and it is sweet. I have 2 Nikon 35mm slrs and used them for many, many years. I bought many optics for them as well as many accessories (ext tubes etc.). I wanted a dslr that I could use many, if not all, of the accessories I already had. The D90 fills the bill. The camera came with the 18-105 lens. All my photos are sharp and clear. If any are blurry it's my fault not the camera's or the lens fault. I ordered a 8 gig transcend sd card with the camera and have not had any issues with it. Later I saw a Lexar 4 gig sd card on sale and it has worked well also. I haven't tried the high speed sd cards yet. Maybe later. These work and work well so why spend more money? After reading many of the reviews, I must admit, I was a little fearful that I would have problems. So far nothing. No error messages, no nothing. It works and keeps on working. In cold weather and not so cold ( I live in so cal and have shot in the snow in the mountains and in the 80's in my back yard, yes and it's not summer yet). The camera has a learning curve. It has many options and it takes a while to learn how to use them. It can be used as a point and shot camera but only if you set it up that way. Learn to use it and use it correctly and it can be a valuable tool. I'm still learning. As far as the lens goes I have no complaints. It's sharp (for my purposes)and as far as the plastic lens mount is concerned, no worries. I'm not a pro. I use my camera maybe 5 or 6 times a week. 95% of the time I leave the lens on. The range of the lens is the one used for most of my pictures (family, vacation etc). I have a 600mm mirror, a 105mm nikor that I use sometimes. These lenses are the ones for my 35mm Nikons. They work on the D90 in manual mode. So I'm not changing the lens every 5 minutes. I don't think the plastic lens mount will be a factor. This camera isn't cheap. I works well and I'm happy with it. If you have some Nikon equip in 35mm and don't want to spend more, this is the camera for you. If you want a good prosumer camera this could be the camera for you. Check out the Canons and the others and if possible hold them and use them. See how they feel in your hands and look through the view finder. They're all good. Buy the one fits you.

I wanted to upgrade from my Nikon D40 but didn't want to spend a ton of money on a D300s or even the new D7000. So I bought the D90 and have been very happy with it. It is much easier to access features on this camera over the D40, making the D90 more user friendly. Picture quality is very good and I've been pleased with the camera overall.The only negative of this camera is that there is a memory card/card reader problem. There is an error that will appear randomly and if you do a search you will discover that the D90 has trouble with reading/writing to the memory card. Sometimes it's an intermittent problem. Sometimes it requires the camera to be serviced. Sometimes it seems to be an issue where the D90 doesn't like certain brands of SD cards. There is no clear consensus as to what exactly is wrong but the fact is a fair number of D90 users report memory card errors. I've had this issue once. The camera, just a few months old, wouldn't take a picture and "CHA" was displayed as an error message. I turned the camera off and removed the memory card, reinserted the memory card and powered the D90 back up and it worked fine. Hope this isn't a continuing issue. Other than that the camera is great!

I wanted to upgrade from my Nikon D40 but didn't want to spend a ton of money on a D300s or even the new D7000. So I bought the D90 and have been very happy with it. It is much easier to access features on this camera over the D40, making the D90 more user friendly. Picture quality is very good and I've been pleased with the camera overall.The only negative of this camera is that there is a memory card/card reader problem. There is an error that will appear randomly and if you do a search you will discover that the D90 has trouble with reading/writing to the memory card. Sometimes it's an intermittent problem. Sometimes it requires the camera to be serviced. Sometimes it seems to be an issue where the D90 doesn't like certain brands of SD cards. There is no clear consensus as to what exactly is wrong but the fact is a fair number of D90 users report memory card errors. I've had this issue once. The camera, just a few months old, wouldn't take a picture and "CHA" was displayed as an error message. I turned the camera off and removed the memory card, reinserted the memory card and powered the D90 back up and it worked fine. Hope this isn't a continuing issue. Other than that the camera is great!

I've been using this camera for a year, and I'm very satisfied. What more can I say that hasn't already been said in the reviews, but simply, that this camera takes beautiful photos. I'm very pleased with the design and quality of the D90.

I bought this in 2009 and have been using it extensively. It is a brilliant camera. The new D7000 may be slightly better, but it is also more expensive. The build quality, the features, the ease of use is all perfect. I wouldnt recommend the 18-105mm lens though. Its no good except for the most well light situations. Its terrible for using indoors. I rarely use it nowadays since I got the 35f1.8 lens. I hindsight I would either have got the 18-200 or 55-300 as a telephoto lens and used the 35mm for normal use. If I had more money, the obvious choice is the 70-200. But D90 itself is flawless and meets all my requirements as a photography enthusiast. unlike the over-priced prosumer cameras, It doesnt leave you wanting for more nor do you terribly miss most of the features in a D700 or a D3X (never used either of them though).

Good condition,but no original box, no data link, no user manual,no LCD protector.with a shutter uesd about 7.5k times. No SD memory card.it could be cheaper without these stuff.

Its my first DSLR, when I decided to pursue photography as an amatuer and i didnt quite know what to expect. I have had it for 2 years now. I can say, because of how good this camera is, I am totally hooked onto photography. Its just very difficult to take bad pictures with this camera even if you try. ALl you have to do is dont use the onboard flash. All the funtions are placed logically and after couple of months of playing with it, its very easy to figure out where all the functions are. Nikon is known for DSLRs anyway. The build quality is very good for the price point. I bought mine for 1400 with a 18-105 mm lens in the package. The only downside, not with the camera but with Nikon is that they charge you a ton of money for softwares that can edit RAW files, Camera Control etc. I hear Nikon released their latest upgrade D7000 at this price point. I think if you are starting of into photography, get the D90. A good camera that takes good pictures 2 years ago still takes good pictures now. With D7000 out, D90s will become a great bargain and so much more worth the money now. And you can invest those savings in buying some good lenses.

Camera came on schedule. I've been playing with it waiting on photo class to start at local collage I am anxousto learn allI can.

I have had the camera now for about three months and I haven't taken a bad shot yet (slightly exagerated). The Nikon D90 if left on auto, would be the best point and shoot I have ever had but I am starting to learn what this camera is capable of when I become involved (AKA. Photographer). This camera is truly a painters palette waiting for the composer. The camera is also very intuitive and tries to cover my mistakes if I choose to let it. You can take as much or as little control as you are comfortable with. As a previous poster has mentioned, do not buy the kit, purchase the body only and add lenses separately. I borrowed a friends D90 with a kit lens to see if it was the camera for me, thank goodness he had another premium lens or I would have probably not bought the D90. With the kit lens it gives the camera a feel of cheapness and the picture quality is OK. I have added a Nikon prime 50mm f/1.8 and a Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8. Both have great glass and great response time (I highly reccommend them both). I also bought the kit lens 18-55mm 3.5($50.00 used from the friend I initially borrowed the D90 from), it has its uses.My day job is a quality engineer for a major aerospace company (space shuttle core component supplier), and I am very scrutinous of everything engineered. My opinion of construction quality is very favorable. I love the way the lenses snap into place with no slop. At first I was a little skeptical of the plastic body as opposed to the metal body of the D3 (which I have used). My night job is shooting youth sporting events for hours on end and the weight savings is sooooo apprecitated. I geuss what I am trying to get to is, do not evaluate this camera with a kit lens. I also recommend purchasing at least two (2) 4G cards with as high a write speed as possible. Not because the camera can't keep up but because your computer probably won't. This camera has a large buffer, so fire away.If you want a very well written opinon of this camera from a professional photographer, I recommend you visit Ken Rockwells web page [...] I do not know the gentleman, but when I was researching for this purchase I consumed all the information I could get and I made my determination after reading his review. I highly recommend his webpage for just practical information on all things photographic.In closing, I highly recommend the D90 camera body with quality lenses (so far Nikon (not kit) and Sigma, I like). If you thrive on validation and flattery, I also recommend this camera, because you will get a lot of attention much like Ashton Kucher on the Nikon commercial. I never tire of hearing "let me see, let me see". I would rate it third behind children and puppies as a chick magnet.

I bought this camera a less than a year ago and everything went more than perfect till three weeks ago when it started to show err in the display. The Nikon Service told me the repair costs around U$S 500. Very dissapointed.

It's interesting how most of the complaints about the D90 are quite clearly due to user ignorance/stupidity, and have little or nothing to do with the camera itself. But that's enough ranting, let me just say the D90 is my all-time favorite of many, many, MANY digital and film SLRs I have owned. I find myself choosing it over far more expensive options most of the time.It is, hands-down, your best option for traveling, due to its relatively light weight, compact size, common-sense controls, and auto-setting options that come in very handy when you just don't have the time (or inclination) to work out the perfect f-shop & shutter speed. And for the obligatory shot of you and your family in front of the Taj Mahal, the green "auto-everything" mode is a virtual guarantee that even that prosthetic device salesman from Cleveland that you're entrusting with this irreplaceable photo will get it right.I bought it primarily for traveling, but as mentioned, it turns out to be my preference in lots of other situations too. Nikon has announced repeatedly that the D90 will remain in their line, even after the "replacement" D7000 comes out, so I guess a lot of other folks feel the same sort of loyalty. In fact, I just ordered a second one to serve as my backup for field work, after schlepping the much heavier D300s one too many times.One caviat: although it does shoot videos, it's not a video camera; and you will not want to use it as your primary instrument for videos. If you're upgrading from a D80 solely for the video capability (as people keep telling me they are), I would strongly suggest that you keep the D80, buy a Flip for a hundred bucks, and save a pile of dough.

I've been taking photos with non-DSLR (yet high quality) cameras for years, but decided that the time was right to "graduate" to a DSLR. My goal was to have a camera that both my wife and I could use for everything.. family pictures, camping trips, wildlife, sports action shots, etc., and I knew that the only way to do all that stuff well was with a good camera and several good lenses.I almost went with the Lumix DMC-GF1, being attracted to its small body. However, I ended up deciding against it due to the relatively limited number of four-thirds lenses available (both from Panasonic and in the market at large), and the huge number of high-quality lenses available from Nikon (Nikkor) and other vendors like Tamron, Sigma, etc. I decided against the Canon line due to issues I've had with Canon on other (non-camera) devices.Anyway, out-of-the-box, with the 18-105mm kit lens, I was taking fantastic pictures effortlessly with the "automatic" settings. I also purchased the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G for some serious zoom capabilities. But what really impressed me was the very easy way of using Shutter and Aperture priority modes - before I knew it, I was taking high-shutter-speed, high-frame count photos of kids in the pool - the good shots all have the "wow" factor that I've missed with other cameras.I say that this camera is "educational" because using it is actually teaching me how to be a better photographer! Before I got the D90, I had a passing understanding of aperture, shutter speed, focal lengths, etc., but using the D90 has made me want to take FULL advantage of it, so I've paid even more attention to how it's doing what, and now understand why some lenses cost so much.I'm toying with buying a "prime", faster, lens, because I'd like to get some neat-looking "bokeh" pictures - and also a macro lens for taking some close-ups.So, in summary, if you're thinking of moving up from a lesser camera into the pro-sumer DSLR camera, the D90 is (imho) a fantastic choice.

There are plenty of reviews out there, and I don't want to be redundant. 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:1. I owned the D40, then the D60. So this is my third Nikon. I had trouble deciphering how my lenses, purchased for the D40/D60, would behave when used in this new model. 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. 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 D60.2. The D90 is heavier, but certainly not uncomfortable to hold or carry. Weight will not be a discouraging factor in purchasing this camera.3. The D90 takes different batteries, so any spares you have for the earlier models will not work on it. Battery life is truly outstanding. I am not even going to buy a spare battery.4. The user interface is completely different from the D40/D60. I found it intuitive however. The functionality is just superb, much easier and more flexible. This is a pro level camera with the ease of use of a high end amateur camera.5. Live view is a great enhancement. Really.Overall, there is nothing I can say negative about the D90. It's everything I was hoping it would be, and it's so worth the money to upgrade. 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 absolutely highly recommend it.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. Get the body only (Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)), and buy yourself that Nikon 50mm f1.8 (Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras). It's a no-brainer at the price point, and the images I have already achieved have been just excellent. For the rest of your lenses, I highly recommend Sigma. I own the 18-200 (Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras), the 10-20 (Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras), and the 150-500 (Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 AF APO DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras). I cannot say enough positive things about the quality of the lenses or the images. Pack the 50mm and the 18-200 superlens for normal occasions. 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. 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. 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. Get the lenses in the order I have specified if you cannot afford them all.I have just learned all this over the past 2 years. I am no expert but I have discovered the joy of capturing great images that you just cannot get from a point-and-shoot. 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. And Nikon has truly produced the best camera at this price point in the world. It's a pro camera with an amateur price and it's very easy to use. Words really don't do it justice; you need to experience it to understand.Any questions, please send me a comment. Happy to help!

Well, before buying this D90, I had read reviews of almost all DSLRS in entry and mid level segment. I had to shortlist the following cameras out of my research - Nikon D90, Nikon D7000, Canon 60D, Canon 7D. D90 may not have all the features which the others have in this comparison - Its video capture may not be as great as the Canon but the image quality is definitely better - Beyond a point pixels does not matter - 12.3 MP is still a very good image resolution - The built is not that great - may be thats why the price appears to be catchy. If you are new to handling DSLRs, then pick this one. As far as the lenses are concerned, Nikkor is a pioneer in this category and there is lot of option to choose from. Canon 60D is costlier than D90. D7000 is costlier than 60D and 7D seems to be the most expensive one. If you are a Nikkon follower, you can grab this piece without any doubt. D7000 seems to be the best camera which has almost all the features which unfornutaley comes at a very price that did not fit my budget. For the lenses, to start with please grab a few from your friends and then test these which ones are suitable for your style of photography - If you wish to take pics only at parties, then 18-55mm should be sufficeint or else you can try for 18-105mm or a combination of 18-55 VR and 70-300mm telephoto.

I just upgraded to the D90 from the D40 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.I have been very impressed with the D90. I'm comparing it to the D40. It takes significantly better pictures because of its larger dynamic range and better colors (ADR) and better white balance. The things that I think are important are ranked from most to least important.1. Active D-lighting (ADR). This has gotten me photos with large dynamic ranges of light (highly shaded subjects with a bright background) that I would have otherwise botched. Also, we rent a house where they did a quick paint job in white, but there are splotches of beige and light green underneath. We've never successfully taken photos of this with the D40 or our point-and-clicks. 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! I also suspect that the ADR is helping tame the noise at high ISO levels (see #3 below).2. White Balance. The white balance is a big improvement over the D40, which botched AWB lots of times. If you look closely, it's not perfect, but close enough for all but the perfectionists, and the beauty is it works in Auto. That means that you can focus on taking pictures and not on fiddling with your settings so much. There's also a lot of flexibility to set your AWB defaults with a lot of precision.3. Low light photography. I take a lot of shots indoors without flash. Until very recently, there weren't any f/1.4 prime lenses that were AF-S (needed on D40). The D90 helps in 2 ways: a) takes AF-D lenses and b) has better high ISO performance. 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. I did it in manual mode, following the exact procedure of Ken Rockwell (tripod, VR off, remote trigger). I find that the D90 is between 1 and 2 stops better ISO than the D40. D90/ISO 6400 is too dirty, but D90/3200 is pretty usable. 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). The D90's color starts to fade at little at ISO 1600, and drops more at 3200, then quite a bit at 6400.4. The 11-point AF has helped get things in focus compared with the D40's 3 spots. AF also feels faster. Autofocusing is a big improvement.5. I also really like that it's quicker changing ISO, WB and QUAL because of dedicated buttons. I've also set AF as my top choice under My Menu, making it 1 button away as well (hit the Fn button). This was another Rockwell suggestion.6. The screen is amazing, as others have said. Also, you can navigate a zoomed image on the screen really fast.7. I'm also looking forward to using my SB600 flash remotely in commander mode (you can't do that on the D40).8. On the down-side, I've just discovered that some old Nikon manual-focus lenses from the 1960s will not mount on the D90, but they will on the D40. I don't think this should affect too many people.Another observation: I'm not that familiar with the D300 and D700, but the D90 feels pretty solid compared to the D40. 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.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. These upgrades will probably appear in the D40 replacement in ~6 months. I might wait for that. For others who use their manual settings regularly, this is quite a camera.