Отзывы о Фотоаппарат Nikon D90 Body

I'll start off by saying this is a very well built camera. My ability to "pocket" my camera is gone but it's a feature I'm willing to give up! It's feature packed, of course and it didn't completely ruin my wallet (the lenses may have but that's beside the point.)How does it feel? Weighty but that's coming from someone who normally holds smaller Point and Shoot cameras. Still, after testing it out for over 30 days it feels wonderful. It fits my semi-large hands perfectly and yes! I am able to handle its weight around my neck for hours. Sure, it can get a little heavy when using sizable glass like the Tokina 12-24mm wide-angle. But it's a wide-angle, they're expected to be heavy.Using a dslr has its learning curve. Which I understood before purchasing it. I read through various books and even a couple that specifically discusses the D90. So for me, it was a breeze to use. Not that it mattered, like P&S cameras it does have an "auto" mode so first time users can start snapping away the second the battery is ready to go. Navigating through the menu system can get bothersome but after a couple days you might find yourself flipping through it without thinking about it. This is where reading the manual will come in handy!Functionality. It's a powerful camera, something I did not see coming until I took my first photo. At the time I used a Nikon 50mm 1.8D lens so it focused quickly and sharp, color me impressed. Battery life is as I expected, maybe a little longer than expected actually! At max I could get a days worth of shots if I ignore using the flash. And stayed off the lcd screen as much as possible. Otherwise two batteries seems about right. The built in flash works for most applications. The only times it really failed is when I use my larger lens, like my Nikon 16-85mm. Using it with the built in flash will cast a shadow of the lens below. Luckily I did know about this beforehand and invested in the SB-600. I do plenty of fill flash photography so it was a big help.Like I said I'm new to the world of dslr photography but I do feel I made the right pick. It's no PRO camera but I wouldn't call it a beginner's dslr either. It's definitely your mid-range type which comes packed with features that are usually found in the more expensive D3 and D700 cameras. The only feature I wish it had is weather resistant sealing, like its big brother the D300/s. Oh well, it just means I should keep it away from the dust storms and downpours.Bottom line this is one fun camera to use!

The good things about the D90 have been pointed out by many, so I am not going to repeat everything. Don't get me wrong, I love this camera, IQ, sensor, size, and handling are YAY! Commander mode is a nice extra, Auto WB is so good it's worth mentioning.Here is what I don't like:1. The matrix metering tends to blow out highlights, and I really wonder why they set it that way, because the metering per se works well and is consistent.2. Flash sync speed of 1/200 is an outdated waste of photons. Seriously, didn't the D70 have 1/500?3. Focus fine tuning is definitely missing.4. More focus points would be nice.5. The autofocus assist is not really intimate. It is technically good, but too bright for most subject's tastes. Maybe it could be pushed more towards the far reds?6. Chromatic aberration correction works great - why not in RAW?7. No flash sync port (PC or audio).8. The sensor for the infrared shutter release is in a bad location, the shutter release mode should also not switch back to default automatically.8. Video, LV, GPS port and all the dummy modes are a waste of weight and button space. This camera would be better if designed like a photographer's camera.9. I believe if Nikon would build larger viewfinders for DX, fewer people would still carry full frame cameras. Please make it bigger! (I also miss split screen focussing screens from film SLRs. Can't they be included in DSLRs to allow precise manual focussing?)The D300s has some of the things I am missing, but it in my opinion it is too big and too heavy considering it basically offers you the same images.But in summary, you cannot really go wrong with the D90.Update: KatzEye makes split prism focussing screens for DSLRs. Not quite cheap, but brilliant! Manual focussing is possible again!

The D90 was my first step into DSLR and I chose Nikon because of 20+ years of good past experience with a rock-solid (and very basic!) N2000 and later the digital Coolpix 950. I bought my D90 in June 2009 and for several thousand images it fell in the category "you shouldn't ever feel this close to an inanimate object". I like the way it feels in my hand and its weight isn't a problem for me, although I've seen a few negative comments about that. I'm happy with the bright display. The batteries have lasted well. The controls are where they should be for a Nikon. It was solid: you can easily freeze the hummingbird in the air and the water droplets falling from a dolphin at its apex. It had the kind of responsiveness that you'll recall if you've worked with plain old SLRs (and minus the "lag" of the older non-SLR Coolpix!).It'd be safe to say I love almost everything about the camera...*except* that I've recently run into the F-- lens mount error. I'd read Amazon reviews before buying the camera, but blew off what people had writtenYou can read more about the problem (and 18-135 lens kit) here:[...]and in the results of a Google search of "d90 lens error" or similar.I've removed the lens, cleaned the contacts, etc. but quite often now I'll be squeezing a shot and nothing...sometimes jiggling the lens or remounting fixes the problem. Even slight pressure on the side of the zoom can correct the problem.All I can really say about the problem is that if you don't have it, you'll probably love the D90. If you *do* have it, it's really a deal breaker. In any situation with a moving/changing subject, you almost never have a second chance once you've nudged the lens a bit and tried to clear it. And having that confidence in your equipment that it will work reliably when you need it is unspeakably important.Without the lens mount/electrical contact error, I'd give the camera the highest rating. As is, I now have to figure out what the Nikon terms are on servicing the camera, determine where to send it, etc. All I really want now is to have this camera back working correctly because I think it's a beautiful piece of technology when working.

I have to admit that coming from a D40 background I didn't think the learning curve would be that much, but this camera is full of features (it is after all a baby version of the D300) with extra knobs and a top LCD screen so it will take you a little while to learn about all the features. I look at this as a good thing because I was starting to get a little bored with my D40 and had reached its limits. So if this is your first DSLR and you're on a budget, it MAY be a good idea to hold off on this and learn with a lesser camera first so you would appreciate it more (and save a little money)If you're a serious amatuer, the camerea itself is a beautiful thing. the high ISO performance is awsome. Once I learned about the secondary control wheel, i could change my camera settings much faster than the D40. Having an Autofocus motor also has opened up a whole new world of classic nikkor lenses which surprisingly autofocus fast. Flash commander mode works like a charm too. Overall a great great camera for the money and I don't regret it one bit.UPDATE August 22 2009 - I've not owned this camera for 10 months and still don't regret it one bit. That wasn't the case with my old D40. I have been to many professional shoots and shot with pros who use anything from a D200, D300, or D3 (much more expensive and bigger cameras) and it more than keeps up with them and my pictures are just as good if not better than theirs. My favorite lens is the 85mm f/1.8 prime lens which I could not have used (with autofocus) had I still had a D40, D40x, D60, D3000, or D5000. This alone should push you to the D90 if you're on the fence. There is no comparison between the D90 and those other cameras.If you're an advanced amateur or pro debating between this and the D300, there ARE a few annoying things about the D90 so full disclosure:The camera doesn't have a sync port so if you shoot with studio lights, you'd have to buy an AS-15 sync cord adapter for $20. I still wish it had one so I could use the sync cord AND a radio trigger for weird lighting setups.Also the flash sync speed is only 1/200 as compared to the 1/250 of the D300. Again, this matters mostly if you use a lot of flash or studio lights and want to get rid of the most ambient light as you can.The native ISO speed on the camera is 200 instead of 100. This isn't an issue most of the time, but if you're out in bright light, it limits how wide your lens can open and also requires more power out of your fill flash. I've only found this limitation once while shooting in really bright beach shoots since in a studio setting, ISO 200 is very clean and 100 isn't really needed.*edit*It is now Feb 14, 2009 and I still love my D90. I have been to many shoots, seen many people with bigger cameras but my D90 still hangs tough with the best of them. I've also noticed many people who bought a D5000 or a D3000 to save a little money and now they want to buy a 50mm lens and see that because their camera doesn't have an AF motor, their savings went out the window when they were forced to buy newer AF-S lens. I'm glad I don't have that problem with the D90. I also don't know how I lived without flash commander mode.*edit again*June of 2010 and the D90 is still going solid and we've had many adventures, family events, model shoots and no buyer's remorse :)

First off, I would give this camera a high star review, and when I get the replacement body and play around with it I'm sure I'll do that. This review is for this body / lens combo. I gave it a 2 star review instead of 1 because the problem can be fixed usually by just twisting the lens a bit, but you still shouldn't have a problem like this with a new $1200 camera.I've read around online about many people having the f-- error with this camera and lens kit. Basically it has to do with the lens mounting contacts being sticky and not fitting into the body right. Well there are a lot of great reviews as well so I figured the chances of getting a camera and lens with this problem were low. I also figured that if it happened it would happen every now and then, and not be a big deal.Well I was wrong. On a 2 hour photo shoot yesterday it happened more than 20 times. It would happen in the middle of shooting, the camera would just refuse to take pictures. Sometimes it would fix itself when I would adjust the lens, other times I would have to turn the camera off and on and off and on. Sometimes it would error and wouldn't even turn off without removing the battery completely.This isn't just a minor error either. The camera won't let you take pictures when the f-- error is showing.Playing around with the camera for a few hours today yields even worse results. Almost every single time the camera is turned on it is in a state of aperture error. Formatting the memory card, like some sources tell you to do, doesn't help. The problem is the body and or the lens. Too bad I hate to pay to ship the camera back and wait for a replacement.Fortunately though I bought through amazon and I have prime. So when they get the camera back I'll have a new body and lens sent to me very quickly.I would recommend that if you want this camera you don't buy it with this 18-105mm lens kit. I've read around that this lens is usually the cause of all the problems. I'm going to buy the body Nikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) and the 18-55mm lens Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens and the 55-200mm lens Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lens separate.

The Nikon D90 is the best camera I've ever owned. I currently own a D90 and D700. However, the ease of use, the portability and the utilitarian characteristics are amazing on the D90. The picture quality is equal to professional levels if you learn how to use this camera. I simply took pictures non-stop for six months and began to learn how to adjust settings. While I use the non-automatic settings you can get great pictures using the automatic settings as well despite what the books and critics say. I like nature photography and the fast setting has given me some great shots of birds in flight and animals on the run (horses, coyotes, deer, rabbits, etc). I recommend getting a Nikkor 70-300mm lens for telephoto and a Nikkor Micro 105mm for close-up work. You can use the 70mm-300mm without a tripod because it comes with vibration control. Very nice, indeed. With the 18mm-55mm lens that comes in the kit this is all the lens you will need to cover a wide range of shooting. I have photo's in galleries from this camera. I am a serious photographer and have read the manuals, books, and watched video's on this camera. I have also taken some courses on photography in general. While I use the D700 for some of my work I use my D90 for most of what I do. I highly recommend this camera to anyone.

The Nikon D90 is my first DSLR. It was a budget buster for me so I did very extensive research.I found no other camera in it's class that received so many rave reviews from people I respect and mostly trust.So... after agonizing for months about spending over a grand, I finally made the plunge.I've only had it for 2 months and although I'm still learning how to properly use it, I absolutely love it.The picture quality is stunning, even for someone like me who has never used a DSLR before.When I first got it and was looking over the manual I was a bit overwhelmed and intimidated. There's a lot to learn!However, the auto modes and scene settings are there and they are as easy to use as any point and shoot.I mean, you can start taking great pictures immediately and learn the technical side at your own pace. At least that's what I've been doing.I've found a web site called the "Nikon D90 User's Guide" by Ken Rockwell and that's been a huge help. He explains in simple terms how to go beyond the auto settings and learn how to take great photos."Keep it simple" usually works best for me and many thanks to Ken for his well written guidance and valuable tips.One reason I chose the D 90 over other brands was that it was supposed to take low noise photos in low light situations.It has not disappointed me in that. It's easy to turn off the flash and if you have a steady hand (with the help of the vibration reduction lens) the results are excellent.Some people may find the D90 to be too heavy but I don't. Using the camera neck strap and supporting it with one hand, I've walked with it for hours.It feels solid and like it's made with quality, which makes a little extra weight worth it.If you love photography and want to step up to the next level, I think you'll be quite happy with the D90.

This camera is amazing. I am a graphic artist and moved up from a D70 which I loved, but wanted the extra pixels for the crop factor and larger print capability. The D90 boasts some great features, high and low ISO settings, active D-lighting, and a gorgeous 3" screen that makes my old D70 1.8" screen look like a postage stamp. Ok, so onto the most important thing; picture quality, outstanding is the only word that can be said, the colors are natural and vibrant in normal use, but with the vast array of tweaks that the D90 has, it can make any shooting condition look good. I recommend getting a third party reference guide like David Busch's Nikon D90 Guide to Digital SLR Photography or this Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon D90 which is small enough to keep in a camera bag. If you are looking for a D300 alternative the D90 is more than capable and a lot cheaper - Happy shooting!

I'd been eyeing the D80 for quite some time, but knew that Nikon had to be coming out with an upgrade after seeing the D300 come out. So, I waited......and this camera was worth the wait! It's amazing! It's easy to use, feels solid and well-built in your hands. The controls are well-placed and intuitive. The picture quality is amazing, color is spot-on (hardly do I ever have to do post color correction). This is my first Digital SLR and I must say again, it was worth the wait.With two small children, my point-and-shoot just never quite captured the moment. I would always catch my son mid-blink or looking away just after I got his attention. No more! The shutter speed on this is excellent and the 4.5 fps high-speed continuos mode is great for children when you never know which moment they may look at the camera.If you've been waiting to enter the Digital SLR market, this is the perfect pro-sumer camera to get you started. Great auto controls for the beginner and advanced controls when you are ready to take full control.The HD movie mode is ok, but that's not why I bought this camera. That is just icing on the cake. The only downside is no autofocus. So, it's really only good for subjects that remain at the same distance and aren't moving too much. I have a 7-month old daughter who is not yet mobile, so it's great for videos of her. Although, I use my Canon SD870 point-and-shoot for most other movie needs.Don't bother with the D40, D40x or D60, spend the extra couple of hundred bucks and go with this one. This is essentially the D300 for less money. I opted to not go with the kit lens after reading reviews of the 18-105mm. Instead, I went with the 18-200mm VR lens which is the perfect single-lens solution. It's wide enough that you can barely tell the difference between it and the 16-85mm and the 200mm reach allows you to get supercloseups from a great distance. So, far it's my only lens. For landscape shots, I might eventually spring for the 12-24mm.Three words sum up this camera:1.) Awesome!2.) Awesome!3.) AwesomeYou won't be disappointed.

This is my first DSLR. I've been learning about photography on and off for over a year, so it's nice to be able to finally put the principles in to use. This camera body could literally not make it any easier to adjust the settings. I love that it has 2 scroll wheels, which makes shooting in full manual a breeze (one wheel for the shutter and the other for aperture). Bottom line, I love this camera.Now the reason I dropped this to a 4 star rating. The main reason I opted up to the D90 rather than something like the Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens was the LiveView and the support for older auto focus lenses. But the fact that auto focus takes about 5 times longer while using LiveView (and I really don't think that's an exaggeration, think 0.5 seconds vs 3 seconds) means that I pretty much never use the LiveView. And I'm not a professional photog so I'll really only ever need a handful of lenses so I don't really need the support for the really old lenses.Also, a quick note about the video mode. The quality of the video can be amazing if you know what you're doing (a friend of mine in L.A. is actually planning on shooting some guerilla-style films on it since most people won't realize you're shooting video on a still camera), but be aware that the nature of the video capture means you can't really pan left and right too quick without some weird effects. [...]Finally, I will suggest to anyone buying this camera (or any first-time DSLR owner) that you pick up a Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras to go with it. Don't get all penis-compensation and start buying huge zoom lenses (unless of course you actually do plan on shooting mostly landscapes and sporting events). It's a super cheap lens and you will definitely appreciate the pictures that come out a lens with a decent aperture.Anyway, the long and the short of it is, this camera is fantastic, but I sometimes think a D60 at half the price may have been the way to go.

Switched from the Canon Xsi to this, and the difference (for the better) is amazing.Things I love about the D90:-size is perfect, ergo is great, fits really nicely in the hands-hi res LCD screen is amazing- AF is very accurate, if a little slow (but I will take slower but accurate over faster and missed focus any day)- interface is great-lots of hard buttons on the outside (possibly too many?)-high iso noise performance is outstanding-top LCD is much better than having to solely rely on back LCDThings I don't like so much:-priced on the high end- video is pretty poor, unless you are doing studio or very controlled shoots, and you REALLY know what you are doing (I have seen some amazing videos using certain lenses with the D90 video, but for the casual videographer, I think you will get much MUCH worse results-Live View is almost worthless except maybe for macro situations. Slow slow slow, and the screen does not move. Sony has the best LV system by far on a DSLR imo.-weight...though this is a MINOR pick. It's really not that bad, but noticeably heavier than say a Canon Rebel or even the D80. If the LV and video caused the extra weight, I would be upset! ;)-almost overwhelming amount of customization and control. I have read the manual a couple of times and still do not understand all the linked menu setting changes (you change something on one submenu and you might cancel out something else that you didn't want to) This could also be a positive, but I am not sure I would recommend this camera to a first time DSLR owner. I appreciate the amount of customization, but it does make the learning curve very steep.Overall , I have to give it 5 stars for performing in spades in the area I bought it for: still pics using the viewfinder. If you are looking for the best camera in this price range with that same criteria, look no further, imo. I've tried a few and the D90 is by far the best.I even like the kit lens.UPDATE: After almost a year of ownership, I am still amazed at the technical ability of this camera. I STILL find myself shaking my head in disbelief after viewing a seemingly impossible shot in post. This is a camera I will keep until it dies.

One year ago I bought a Nikon D40 camera, 18~55mm kit lens and 55~200mm telephoto lens. It was my third digital camera, and the first SLR since the film days. Exploring its capabilities I rediscovered the fun of photography, but quickly reached its limitations:1) the 6 MP resolution limited somewhat cropping images and getting good quality prints;2) the continuous shooting speed wasn't up to my needs photographing sports, one of my main interests;3) the noise at maximum ISO setting (1600) wasn't up to my needs photographing sports and indoor shows, other of my interests;So I upgraded to the D90 and WOW! It's an amazing camera!1) the picture quality is awesome (due also to the 18~105mm kit lens, that's much better than the 18~55mm);2) you can use the ISO 1600 setting without any regrets (I don't enlarge more than A4 size);3) most settings can be done directly by the buttons, without diving into the menus; the menus themselves are very well and logically arranged and the customization (almost endless possibilities) is very easy;As a bonus I'am discovering the features related to the CLS (Creative Lighting System - I bought also a SB600 flash unit), that opens new oportunities for indoor photography of people - I loved that!Using the camera is very confortable, though it's a lot heavier than the D40.I highly recomend this camera for enthusiasts.

I think most of us buying D90 would be someone like me. Goto review website for technical review and skip the rest. Read mine if you use it like I do. Here you go. Enjoy!I have a D50 and just bot a D90. I shoot primary my daughters' school events usually indoor in a gym or threater. I have some of Nikon better F2.8 glasses. With indoor lighting and action such as TKD. The results are sometimes less than satisfactory. When using flash, the subject is well lit but the background would be dim. (you could solve this placing multiple flashes in the GYM like the professionals) when not using flash, you get hand shakes and motion blur. I shot my daughter's TKD blackbelt test yesterday, the D90 blew me away. Here is what it does, on Sport mode with Flash, it selected ISO 1100, F4 and 1/60. subject is well lit, the back kick is frozen to show the form, the foreground and background of the GYM were well lit. The white balance is perfect. I could not have done a matter job myself in manual mode! At the same sport mode, D50 chose ISO 500, F5.6 and 1/60. The subject is well lit, the gym background faded into darkness. When not using flash, D50 just can't get the white balance correct no matter how i set it. D90 white balance was perfect.The D90 giant colorful LCD really tells instantlly if I have got the shot. I would buy D90 again just for catching the highlights of my daughter's belt test.D90 is actually the same size of D50. D50 felt more comfortable in my hands initially, but after 3 hrs, the D90 felt just better. It could be a weight issue. I don't know why.So bye bye to my wonderful D50. Hello to D90.Further edit:After a few weeks, it is clear Active D lighting works wonder. It lights up details which are lost when using a Canon 5D without post-processing. I would buy it again just for that. The custom FUNC is also a welcome addition. I set it to open my favorite menus making everything fast. I used to use flash whenever indoor. You don't need to do that in most cases anymore. I shot Halloween at Hollywood Blvd, pictures have good color and exposure using available light. It was unimageable with the D50.Good shooting!

Over all the Camera is good. it takes great pics and the quality is good. But my camera is just 2 months old and it already started acting up. The most annoying was, I see the error F-- very often right in the middle of taking pictures.. i went through all online blogs and tried everything and the problem still persists.. I think lot of people are having this issue, Is Nikon aware of it and doing anything about it?.

This camera is near perfect. My description of the camera is that it is a great for photos, but has poor video features.THE GOOD: For taking pictures fast this camera is amazing. The clarity of pictures is also superb. My pictures come out looking pro almost every time. I could not be happier than I am with the photo quality of this camera. Also, this camera feels really well built. It Feels sturdy and feels great in my hands.THE BAD: If you were making the choice to buy this camera because it has high def video capability, you should think again. You can focus before you start the shoot automatically; however, once you start to shoot, if you want to change focus you have to do so manually which can make for some blurry sections of video. Again, there is no autofocus mode on this camera which was a little surprising to me because in other ways this camera is so well perfectOverall; however, I am still very pleased with this camera.

I just got the D90 two days ago as an upgrade from my D50. It takes amazing outdoor, daytime action shots. My kids at soccer practice were crisp, frozen perfectly mid kick. When combined with a speedflash, it takes amazing bounce-flash shots--perfect clarity, beautiful colors, no shadows, natural. I haven't used it in dark settings without the speedflash...ever since I began using an external flash, I have never gone back...and I only use the SB400, but get amazing shots.The 18-105 lens is okay (I give it maybe 6 or 7 out of 10). Very light, fairly versatile, and just a hair soft maybe. I will buy the 18-200 soon just to avoid some of the lens switching. If I weren't so hyped on getting this camera I would have waited to buy "body only" with the 18-200 lens for added versatility.I don't normally do in-camera editing...I use photoshop...but this camera does some neat stuff. Correcting red-eye and picture alignment--very easy. All menu options are incredibly easy. My kids were highly amused by the fish-eye adjustment, though I doubt I will ever use that.Fits with a little extra room in the lowepro a200 slingshot with the kit lens attached.All in all, it is a JOY to take pictures with this camera. My wife is probably a little jealous that I haven't parted with it for the last 38 hours or so!

Awesome picture quality, same as my D300. It is much more plasticy than a D300, but I like it because it's much lighter and fits my hands perfectly. There isn't an obvious video button, but it was easy to figure out once you hit the LV (live view) button it prompts you to press OK to start recording. The top LCD screen is smaller than the D300. The 3 inch screen is amazing, just like the D300. This is a huge leap forward compared to the D80. It's an even bigger leap that they've pulled off high quality video that's user friendly! Put a Sigma 10-20mm or the Nikkor 10.5 fisheye, and you'll have some epic video shots. The 18-105VR lens is lighter than it looks, much lighter than the 18-200VR, feels very solid and is quite smooth. The standard definition video is good (haven't watched it on a large screen yet), and gives you 20 minute clips vs 5 min clips in HD mode. The zoom also worked when in video mode, but the Autofocus is fixed. Once in LiveView it takes a second to autofocus, then you can press OK and start recording. Sound isn't stellar of course. It has a small microphone and speaker, so you can actually hear the video your reviewing. So far this is my favorite new gadget of 2008. Wedding Videographer's rejoice! (i'm shooting one next week)

Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)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. 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. Wow! 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. 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. This is the best camera I have used in 15 years or more....

I have read everywhere that the D90 was the best camera - it is. You can do great pictures in auto but the really cool stuff is in tweaking the manual controls. This camera is so smart that most of the settings just need to be set to auto and it will help you get a better picture - not by helping you compose - that is still all you - but by reducing the number of "bad" pictures due to bad settings.I am extremely happy with the D90. The lens that comes in the kit is good for everyday use, but I wish now I just got the D90 body and the 18-200VR lens instead.

I read somewhere that autofocus on the D90 is slow. Maybe those people don't know how to use a camera.Auto focus on this baby is lighting fast. It will shoot all the frames you want in a second, and all of the pictures will be correctly exposed and sharp focused.Is my first DSLR, I had film SLR for years (pentax, Nikon, Canon) I had several digital cameras (Sony, Canon). But this one without any doubts is the best one by far.Thanks Nikon!!

OK, so this is my first digital camera. But having a strong photo experience with previous top of the line film cameras (Nikon F5, Nikon F4 and more) I can say that this camera is truly worthy of the Nikon name. Prepare to be amazed.

This camera does it all- pictures that are so crisp you will think you are seeing it live and then you can video it all too! My husband always loved his Nikon 35mm and wasn't adjusting to the digital world until now. kudos!!!!

Best DSLR I've ever owned. Very quick and easy to manipulate for great photos. It Packs so much features for every situation, and the quick function button makes it easy to control, the most used tasks.In Matter of quality, I shoot at iso 1600 and the photos are very usable and clear.

I've owned this thing for 4 years or so now. Nikon has introduced a few models since then, but this thing is still just about perfect for the picture taking I do. Lots of lens choices, tons of features, ergonomics just fit my hands like I designed it for myself. I've looked at the newer stuff, and for the few things they've "improved" on, I still think this was and is the best fit for me. Only reason I could ever see moving it to second camera status is if I ever decide to go full frame. I'd love too, but tough to justify the price when this D90 does such a fine job even with the reduced sensor size.Here's some points to consider if looking at one of these to buy. Its a 12.3 megapixel camera. Smallish by recent new cameras, but more than enough to print very nice pictures 11x14 or larger in some cases. If you are using it for 4x6, you will have excellent results. The camera does shoot HD video, but it is limited to the 720, it will not shoot 1080. In my experience, autofocus during video shoots leaves something to be desired. The camera, with the kit lens, 18-105, has very decent low light capabilities. Of course, the kit lens is slow, so a faster lens would improve low light capabilities. On a nice bright day, without using flash, the camera pops off 4.5 or 5 frames a second. I have used this camera a lot at the drag strip and have captured lots of great wheelie action using the continuious shooting. My daughter was also a polevaulter, and this feature allowed me to catch lots of great action shots as she went up and over the bar. I used it a few times, indoors, for high school basketball, with the 18-105 lens, it was slow and not so great. With a faster lens, excellent results indoors shooting action shots. The camera itself has lots of choices to select the type and heat range of the lighting you're shooting in, so great results are possible with incandesent, florescent, halogen, sunlight, moonlight, you name it, the camera can shoot in it.There are quite a few in camera editing functions to correct, um, operator error. LOL. Camera shoots in both color and black and white. There are various settings which allow quit, low grade snapshots, fine picture quality, and up to RAW settings. RAW allows, actually demands, that you have computer capabilities to edit the photos. RAW prints cannot be processed at your local Wal-Mart. The detail possible and editing possible in RAW is unbelievable. Be forewarned tho, RAW eats up lots of storage on your SD cards. There is an option to shoot both fine and RAW at the same time, which allows easy printing of the fine, and the capability to edit and change appearances in the RAW format.This camera has an internal focusing motor for the autofocus lens'. Nikon 3000 series does not have this feature. What does this mean? Not all lenses will autofocus on a 3000, where practically all autofocus lenses will function on the D90. There is also an auto/manual switch on the camera body which allows you to manually focus any lens attached to the camera if you desire more control than the autofocus feature allows. Speaking of lenses, the mounting design Nikon is using has been around since the late 70s. This means that some really nicely made Nikon lenses that you may have laying around from the 80s or 90s have a really good chance of working great on the D90. In the first part of my review, where I give my personal likings of the camera, I mention its a reduced sensor camera. This sorta works to your benefit. The reduced sensor has a multiplying effect on the lens rating. This is approximately 1.5 times. So, a 100mm lens on a D90 is equivalent to a 150mm lens on a full framed camera. 400mm is equal to 600mm, and so on.The camera has a nice large screen on the back to select options in the cameras menu. You can also change to live view which allows the screen to function as the eye piece. The screen is stationary, it does not tilt, swivel, flip, etc. Using it in live view also slows down the reaction of the shutter a bit. On top of the camera is a small simple screen that shows many of your settings at a glance. Using the small screen and function buttons you can switch shot quality, ISO, check battery charge, number of shots taken and number remaining on card, F stop, flash, etc.The camera also has two dials in very well placed positions. A front dial right below the shutter release, and a rear dial behind the shutter release. These dials do quite a few things, such as changing ISO, flash, and using both front and rear dials, you can change F stops and shutter speeds without pushing any other buttons first. So, for those desiring manual operation instead of auto, everything is very easy to change while looking through the eyepiece.The camera has a pretty decent built in flash and the capability of adding external flash attachments.In this review, I've only touched on a fraction of this cameras capabilities. I highly recommend this camera if you can get ahold of one new or used.

I am a photography teacher in NYC and online. (See my Amazon profile for my website.) I teach beginner and intermediate photography students every week. I've also been a professional photographer for the last five years with images published in The New York Times, GQ, New York Magazine, Women's Wear Daily, The New York Observer, The Village Voice and Time Out New York.(This review is for beginner photographers.)If you're a beginner, you're most likely asking yourself: Nikon or Canon? Really, I feel confident in saying that you can't go wrong with either. I've used both brand's cameras extensively and find that they both offer amazing image quality with well-built, solid cameras that, if taken care of, will last decades. There are two differences between the cameras, though, that can be taken into consideration.The user-interface: If cameras were computers, Nikons would be PCs and Canons would be MACs. PCs are built for people not afraid of technology whereas Macs are built for people who want things super-easy. Nikons excel at customization options which means you'll see so many more options with the Advanced features of a Nikon than you will with a Canon. Canons, on the other hand, excel at ease-of-use for beginners. Canons offer less advanced options and can be easier to learn on. This can be frustrating down the line, though, once you've learned a lot about photography. At that point you may want all of the options that Nikon offers and be frustrated with your Canon. If you're someone who really likes to delve deep into your hobbies or if you're intent on becoming a professional photographer, I'd say a Nikon would be your best bet. If you're someone who wants to learn the basics of photography and only imagine yourself being a hobbyist, Canon would be a better option for you.Where Nikon excels: Flash photography. I often find myself in situations where I'm shooting event photography (weddings, movie premiers, benefits and galas) where I need to use a lot of flash. For this kind of photography, I'll always prefer to be shooting with a Nikon. Nikon's flash metering (how the camera magically decides how much light to fire out of the flash) is much more consistent than Canon's. You can take a Canon and shoot the same scene three times in a row with flash and all three images will be at different brightness levels. You can do the same thing with a Nikon and all three images will be wonderfully the same. If you're somebody who plans on shooting a lot with flash (indoor photography, event photography, etc.) you'll want to consider going with Nikon.Where Canon excels: Richness of colors. I've been in numerous situations where I've been on the red carpet taking the exact same picture as the photographer next to me. I'll have a Canon and the person next to me will have a Nikon. This has provided quite a few opportunities to compare the images side-by-side. What I've found is that the colors on the Canon's images look richer and make the image pop more. If I'm doing fine art photography (anything I'd like to someday hang in a gallery), I'll always want to be shooting with a Canon for this reason.If you're set on Nikon, there are three cameras you should be considering and it all comes down to what your budget is:D7000 $1,400 without lensD5100 $750 without lensD3100 $600 only available with lens(current prices as of 2/19/11)Since you're on the D90 Amazon page, though, I'm going to guess that you're considering the D90 which Amazon is currently selling for $900 (without lens). If you're considering buying the D90 because you didn't realize that Nikon has replaced the D90 with two new camera models (the D5100 and D7000), then you may want to go straight for one of those two models, depending on your budget. If you were already aware that Nikon has newer models and are still considering the D90 then here's how the D90 stacks up to the D5100 and the D7000. (The D90 is such a great camera that, even though Nikon has newer, replacement models, they still sell the D90!)D90 vs. D7000:Where the D7000 excels:-Higher resolution: The D7000 is a 16 MegaPixel camera whereas the D90 is only a 12 MegaPixel camera. This effects how big you can print your images and have them remain high quality prints. 16 MegaPixels will print as big as 24 inches by 16 inches whereas 12 MegaPixels will print as big as 21 inches by 14 inches. A higher resolution also means you can crop an image and have the remaining image still remain high quality.-Longer battery life. The D7000's battery will last 20% longer than the D90's.-Two memory card slots. This is really a cool feature. The D7000 has two memory card slots which means you'll be less likely to find yourself standing in front of a gorgeous scene with no more memory left.-More focus points. When using auto-focus, the D7000 will have an easier time focusing on what you want it to focus on.-Faster continuous shooting. If you're often shooting sports or any fast moving subject, continuous shooting

Hello to all. I'll try not to duplicate what everyone covered excellently already.This cameras days I suspect are numbered making a terrific buy today. With the D5100 and the D7000, around both outstanding camera values. Even saw a 2 lens D5100 bundle at SAMs Club for only $899.00! I think the is a better buy today.Ok, then why did I go with the D90 then instead of the cameras mentioned above? The Legacy in the title says it. my older Nikon lenses have the requirement of the body autofocus lens drive. Meaning the lens itself does not have a motor in it at all. My prime f1.8 50mm for instance, and my 70-300mm. I don't want to buy newer glass. So with the D90, I can have my cake and eat it too.I wanted to get in on the CMOS imager here, my D200 and D40 which I love in direct sun and plentiful indoor light is a chromatic noise festival in lower light! It kept driving me nuts. Using noise reduction programs and losing detail. The D90 just doesn't have that problem. I agree with another reviewer here about usable images to 1600 ISO no problem at all. My D200 is way noisier at this range, my D40 a little better than my D200.Another big benefit is battery life. Outstanding battery life. After a full day of shooting, the battery was only a quarter used. I am wondering if the battery grip I ordered is really needed since the battery performance so outstanding. My D200 in contrast with battery grip would almost consumed both batteries! CMOS is so much more efficient than CCD. My D40 is better than my D200, but still really lags behind the D90 in battery life. It doesn't sound like a big deal, but having juice for that one shot, it is confidence inspiring knowing you'll get shot no problem.I am also a white balance and color nut. Most cameras have so so performance in this area around specific light like incandescent or fluorescent lighting. The D90 isn't perfect, but it pulls ahead of my D200 and D40 in accuracy. My long time favorite was my Olympus E10. Pitiful in just about anything vs. today, it just gets the color and white balnce so right. If I can take my sweet time, I still love using this old classic. The D90 is close, but I find a bit of tuning here and there with the comprehensively easy white balance setup along with bracketing, and I am a happy camper.It is in the everyday life this camera will supplant my other cameras. The polycarbonate body fits my hand and is well balanced. The controls so logical, I am at home really being already a Nikon fan since my first D70s. My brother uses that camera now and loves it.The D90 reminds me so much what I love about photography. Being there for the moment. Set it to auto, or program and compose and compose for that perfect image. Or go at it full manual. The command and sub command dials like my D70 make it just so easy. Shutter and aperture at your finger tips right now. Would have liked to have instant ISO control like my D200, but that Is no big deal. This camera is small enough almost like my D70 and D40, and light, unlike my D200, I can carry it all day with or without the battery grip with confidence.Outdoor shots in my woody environs or taking pictures of the balloons that fly by my place help me realize the relaxed and beautiful place I live and the D90 makes it so fun to share. everything about the D90 even the quirky movie mode is fine with me. I even had some fun with the rolling shutter malady and made my scary lousy short feature in HD. Making lemonade out of lemons I say.I do believe the D90 is a long term keeper for me. All the right metrics are here.1. Ease of use due to control layout and intuitive menus.2. Lens motor drive in body for your favorite non motor nikkor lenses.3. Low light performance is the best I have had ever with usable images to 1600 or more ISO.3. Light polycarbonate body is mostly all I need in day to day shooting. My Hee Man D200 soldiers on for more inclement conditions4.battery life is outstanding. A full day shooting no problem with the D90 with a single stock battery.5. Overall image quality and balance is great. I find myself more involved in composition than worrying about the D90 unlike my other Nikons. My Olympus E10 though a relic today, still gives me that confidence as long as I am not in a hurry.So overall the D90 delivers much, while sold at low prices today. If you have a need for a Nikon body that can do it all with built in lens drive for your non motor nikkor glass, the D90 will please no end and will meet or exceed your expectations. It did for me.Thank you your time. P.s. I realize that my review, more commentary is lacking the comprehensiveness of others. I just don' t want to cover again what already has been done so well. Though I did want to share because there are users that may have a similar situation and find the D7000 too dear, and the D5100 not an option. The D90 is the only new Nikon you can buy that for a short time I suspect meets those gates and much more. V.C.

I have been using this camera for over a year now and I cannot be happier with it. Let me start out by saying that prior to this camera I used to use a Canon SLR. The Canon definitely took great pictures, but the Nikon D90 does a better job! Now onto the review:Build Quality: The overall build quality of this camera is very strong. The case is sturdy and feels like a professional camera. I think the design is comfortable to use and it has rubber in the right places to keep control of the camera while shooting.Image Quality: As many know image quality with SLR also relies on the lenses, with the right lenses the quality is really amazing. The kit lenses are a great place to start and give you a wide range of uses. I picked up a few prime lenses(fixed focal length) and I was really amazed with the quality of pictures this camera produced.Video Quality: I have only used the video feature a few times and the quality I noticed from my limited use was good.Ease of Use: This camera had a small learning curve, after taking several hundred pictures I was able to really get the hang of how to use this camera. I was able to find several tricks to make my images better. I am far from a professional photographer, but I have had several years of experience with SLR cameras. This has been the best camera that I have used thus far. One major piece of advice is that you should definitely read the manual and watch some videos to get yourself acquainted with all of the features of this camera.Recommendation: I would recommend this camera to all levels of amateur photographers, you will definitely love the quality of the images and the ease of use.

This is by far not my first nikon. I still have a d80 and another d90, I love the camera and have been shooting with Nikon for 40 years. However, I have only had this one for 9 months under fairly light use and it is malfunctioning. Shutter speed would not increase and the speed frames per second would not function at all. My other D90 sensor malfunctioned and had to be repaired as well.. this is getting old.

This camera is a piece of junk. We had it less than a year and had to return it twice to be fixed. And now that the warranty is up, it is not working again. Yesterday I took one picture with it and when I tried to take another one (after many attempts to get the darn thing to work) nothing happened.

years ago, i used to shoot with SLRs but on 35mm films. however, i got tired of all the processing and printing, and stopped shooting for a long time. but looking at all the nice digital photos other people were taking, i thought i'd give it a try again. so i decided to get a D90 to see if i'd really get back into photography again.lo and behold, next thing i knew, i was shooting photographs all the time. after a couple of years, i've decided that i've outgrown this more entry level SLR, so i moved up to a D800 and haven't looked back.i recommend people who are curious to start with a camera like this, or one of the entry level canons.

I bought a D60 back in December 2008 and, while it was a great first-time dslr, I was itching to upgrade after about a year. I just got my new D90 about 3 weeks ago and I'm loving it so far. The image quality is beautiful and I'm already in love. The autofocus is an incredible improvement over the D60's. I love the 11 autofocus points compared to the 3 I was used to as well as the various different options that I feel are more accurate in tracking a moving subject (like my small kids) than my D60 was. One feature I've really enjoyed that I didn't know I would even want is the grid lines (optional) on the D90's viewfinder. I can keep my horizons level and use the "rule of 3rds" much easier and I feel more confident when composing my shots.I love the low-light capability of my new D90. I have taken shots at ISO 3200 that are usable. Yes, they are a bit on the noisy side, but compared to what I'd get on my D60, this is a dream come true. The shots were taken from far away inside a gymnasium for a graduation ceremony. They won't be blown up to a large size or anything, but they will work for posting them on the internet and including them in the photo books I like to create. I've been really impressed with the shots I can get, even with my "slow" 18-200 lens, fully extended even, in low (or less-than-ideal) light. I didn't like to use ISO 1600 on my D60 as I thought it was too noisy, but I feel perfectly comfortable using ISO 1600 on my D90. It's even better with my faster 35mm 1.8 lens.There are so many things I love about this camera. I love the large, bright lcd screen, I love the higher burst rate (super handy when trying to capture the fleeting smiles of my kids), I love the designated buttons to make quick changes without having to dig into the menu, I love the top display (which I didn't think I'd like at first, compared to looking on the lcd display info on the back of my D60), I love the many, many, many customization options, I love the movie mode even though it doesn't have full time auto focus (I adjust the focus ring on the lens if I need to make a change, no biggie), I love that it has a bracketing feature, I love that it can use my SB-600 flash off-camera and can use the older lenses that don't need their own motor to be able to auto focus.The only thing that I haven't liked about my D90 is how off the pre-set white balances are. Out of the box it seems like every setting has a strong green tinge to it in addition to being consistently on the cool side. Fortunately, things are very customizable and I've tweeked most of them to where I feel they are most accurate. I shoot in RAW, so it's not really a big deal since I can adjust that easily in post, but it made for a lot of extra work, so I finally just went in an changed the settings myself. If I were taking jpegs though, it would really, really bother me. This is the only reason I give the D90 4 stars instead of 5. It's actually more like 4 1/2, but I don't have that option. It's taken a lot of trial and error, taking lots of pictures and getting them onto my computer to see which settings are most accurate. It's something where I've only recently become comfortable with the results and it's something that I feel should be accurate out of the box on this level of a camera.As for the learning curve, it took a little while to become comfortable with my new D90, but coming from a D60 I don't think the learning curve was as steep as if this were my first dslr altogether. After fixing the white balance setting issues, I'm LOVING my new D90 and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to step up their photography skills. I also highly recommend the book "Mastering the Nikon D90" by Darrell Young. It's a very valuable tool in learning about and getting the most from you D90.Happy shooting!

I've owned this camera for four years. I did have to send to Nikon to repair a broken shutter after 130,000 clicks. Otherwise, it's been great. I used to work in NYC commercial darkrooms way back when, and to me, the color rendering of the D90 seams be very close to the rendering of color negative film. The colors yielded in full daylight seam natural.RAW photos taken with ample strobe lighting look really nice, too.Low light situations, and tungsten lighting could, be a little better, and the frame rate is a little slow at full res, but otherwise, I love this camera.I decided to write tis review a few years latter, because it's still a great camera, and after owning a newer,more advanced Nikon unit, I'm still impressed with how good it is.

The photos I took in 2005 of my first son's graduation from college were a bit blurry. I used a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 camera with an f2.8 36-432mm (35mm equivalent) lens, but that camera has a maximum ISO setting of 400. The FZ20's photo information indicated that the shutter speeds for the blurry photos were slow -- 1/8 and 1/15 -- too slow for the 400mm zoom lens setting and moving subjects. My second son was going to graduate from that same college and the ceremony was going to be an evening ceremony and at the same poorly lighted location (I believe that, after paying for four years of college, parents should be entitled to having the graduation ceremony in a well-lighted location and close enough access to take photos of their children during the ceremony without fast, heavy telephoto lenses, but, apparently, my belief is not shared by those in positions to do something about it). So I concluded that I needed a camera with a bigger image sensor that had better low-light, high-ISO performance. The full-size sensor digital SLRs were too expensive for me, so I checked on the cameras with smaller sensors. After reviewing camera reviews of various SLRs on low-light, high-ISO performance, I concluded that my choices were limited to Canon or Nikon digital SLRs with the APS-C sensors. I have Canon PowerShot compact digital cameras that I really like, so I was leaning towards a Canon Rebel SLR. However, when I went to stores and actually handled the cameras, the grips of the bigger Canon SLRs (which were, unfortunately, too heavy and too expensive for me) and of the Nikon SLRs just seemed to be more comfortable to me than the smaller Rebel models (although I liked the lighter weight of the Rebel models compared to the bigger SLRs).Another difference that I noticed was that the Canon SLRs required the pop-up flash to be activated to provide low-light focus assistance, whereas the Nikon SLRs had a focus-assist light on the body of the camera itself. Because I usually have an external flash in the flash shoe in low-light situations, but I was not sure which flash I would eventually be using (I was thinking of using one of my older flashes that would not have the connection to the cameras for all of the flash features), I thought that the focus-assist light on the body of the camera was preferable. When the Nikon D90 was announced, it seemed to have the features that I wanted, such as a good prism viewfinder and LCD panel, and be close to the size and price I could seriously consider. Because my compact digital cameras could all take short video clips (I have used those cameras for short videos of my sons playing Nintendo Wii drums, my grandchildren playing, Christmas decoration lights, fireworks, and the Old Faithful Geyser erupting, but I am basically a still photographer, not a videographer), I thought that an SLR that could also take videos would be handy to have. But, of course, the goal was to get the best low-light, high-ISO performance for the money, so I waited for some reviews to come out. I had been regularly checking the reviews at the Digital Camera Resource Page and the posted examples of photos at high-ISO settings. After I read in September 2008 the Digital Camera Resource Page review of the Nikon D90, I pretty much made up my mind that the Nikon D90 was the digital SLR I was going to get. I also decided to get the 18-105mm kit lens, because the reviews seemed to indicate that it was fairly good across its range and the lens's focal-length range came closer to the coverage of my Canon PowerShot cameras than did the smaller 18-55mm kit lens. However, with Christmas expenses coming up, I had to wait to order one, so I just put the Nikon D90 with the kit lens in my Amazon.com cart and monitored the price.Because I needed time to familiarize myself with the D90 before my son's graduation scheduled for May 2009, I ordered the D90 with the 18-105mm kit lens (with free Super Saver Shipping) in January 2009. There are a lot of settings that could be made, so I reviewed the detailed suggestions made by Ken Rockwell and set what I thought would be correct for my photography. In March 2009, I purchased a Tamron AF 70-200mm f2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens for use during the graduation ceremony scheduled in May 2009. During the graduation ceremony, with my D90 set at ISOs of 3200 and 4000 and at shutter speeds of about 1/500 and with the Tamron lens at f2.8 and at the equivalent of 300mm on my D90, I was able to get the photos I wanted. I later switched to the 18-105mm lens and put on a Nikon SB-600 flash (I ultimately decided to get a new flash to go with the D90 rather than try to use one of my old flashes) to take the post-ceremony photos (at ISO 200) of my son with family and friends.Since then, the Nikon D90 with the 18-105mm lens and the SB-600 flash has become my main equipment for bigger office and family events (I still carry and use my Canon PowerShots for many photos, because the D90 i

As I said in the title, photographers looking to take the next step up, this is it.I for a chance to read all the low star reviews and wow... A lot said about automate service, error messages, so on and so on. If you look on YouTube, they explain almost every time why that might happen. I'm sorry if you got a bad one, but buying used gets you there and if you bought it new, Nikon DOES stand by the warranty and fixes any problems.Nothing is perfect in this world and my camera was in the rain, fell from 7 feet, bumped against brick walls and still works like it's only a month old, when it's really 3 years old now.Perfect for a hobby photographer and beginners looking to get serious and start making money with photography.

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I have been into SLR and dSLR for over 20 years - Olympus OM-10, Canon Elan IIe, 2 Olympus digital P&S's, and Canon digital XTi. I've always have high regards for Nikon cameras but thought they were more expensive than I care to spend (and when compared to Olympus or Canon prices).When my 2-year-old Canon XTi started malfunctioning(totally useless for flash/low-light photography) and with the high out-of-warranty repair costs to get it fixed, I started looking for another dSLR. My choices were Olympus E620, Canon T1i and Nikon D5000 in one class group and Canon 50D and Nikon D90 in another class group.I really really like the Olympus E620 (as I did with my old OM-10 which I still have today) - everything about it shines except for its average IQ above ISO 800. Low-light/High ISO IQ is very important to me and is the top deciding factor when I was doing the comparisons, all else being equal.My experiences with my 2 Canon's can be compared to my cooking - 59% success, 40% misses and 1% brilliant hits that amazes even myself :) Basically, I had to work harder to get a brilliant shot with my Canon's. This is partly user errors and partly camera's average focusing/metering precision.So, it came down to D5000 and D90. The D5000 doesn't autofocus with older Nikkor lenses and there were a couple of recalls on certain production batches.I bought my Nikon D90(plus the 18-105mm kit lens) from amazon.com a few weeks ago and it was my very first Nikon. I was excited and apprehensive at the same time. I know that if I like it enough, I'll start spending/buying other Nikon lenses and my Canon's camera bodies and lenses would start collecting dust.After 1 week and 200 shots, WOW! This camera is like my wife's cooking - 98% brilliant hits and 2% misses. Everything(almost) about it is beyond reproach. I tried to find fault with it but every test I threw at it, it passed with distinction. The IQ, focusing/metering precision and speed, design and engineering are the best I have had seen in this class. ISO 200-3200 are very useable. ISO6400(the max) is also useable in a pinch but I would invest in a faster lens (which I did in a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8) to stay within ISO3200.Low-light shots without flash are sharp and color perfect. Daytime shots are punchy and crisp. Flash fills are just right - no bluish tint. There are more focusing/metering adjustments than I know when/how to use. This camera leaves me breathless :)One of the best features is the "My Menu". With the hundreds of adjustments and options, I had to trim them down and I narrowed down my most frequently used functions to these 4:1) Picture Controls (various levels of sharpness/saturation with default ADL on)2) WB settings3) ISO settings4) Autofocus-Area (Point, Dynamic, Auto-area, 3D-tracking)and I programmed them into "My Menu" for quick, easy access. Unless you carry the manual with you all the time, the "My Menu" is your next best thing.Things I like best:a) above-mentioned "My Menu" (and high customization)b) fast, accurate focusing/meteringc) IQ in low-light/high ISOd) lenses including inexpensive older Nikkor's (many between $100-$200 range) eventhough this was not in my priority list given that Canon and Olympus also have equally good selectionsThings I can do without:a) Video - I already have a 1080p AVCHD Canon camcorderb) Live view - without an articulated screen, its usefulness is somewhat lost on meThings that I'm not happy with:a) flimsy battery door - this thing looks like it's going to break every time I open/close itOverall, I'm very very happy with my purchase and worth every penny. I hope it will serve me for at least 5-7 years.UPDATE (2010-08-11):I'm happy to report back that I'm still amazed at what this camera can do.And my biggest fear came true - I have been spending my kids' college funds like a drunken sailor on shore-leave on accessories ;)I've since added the following:1) Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Nikkor SLR Camera Lens2) Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras3) Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras4) Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras5) Raynox DCR-250, Macro-Scan 2.5x Super Macro Conversion Lens6) Filters, filters and more filters: Circular Polarizer, ND 0.97) Lowepro camera bag to safely/securely hold all the new additions8) Nikon cleaning kit9) More functions to "My Menu" as I discover new tricks (e.g. AutoISO, SB-600 Flash master/slave mode)The frightening part is I'm not done yet - there are a few more items on my shopping list (uh-oh). I've never spent so much on accessories on a camera before. This attest to the respect I have for what this camera can do and how can I feed it with more gears so as to take me to the next level of photography.

In my optional star rating section I gave this camera mostly 5's, but hesitantly. I hesitate, because it is all relative and the assumption has to made either you know what you are doing when you pick this thing as you photographic weapon of choice or your cerebral cortex is wired like Deep Blue - "...challenge/smallenge, I read books on biochemistry on my lunch break and I am an accountant".Do not buy this camera unless you are ready to take for real photographs or you like fancy expensive paper weights. There is no sense in buying this behemoth or reading 200+ reviews if you just want to snap quick pictures. Buy yourself a fancy point and shoot like the Nikon Coolpix S8000 (No, I am not a Nikon employee, but I am brand loyal like NASCAR fans...Canon sucks*!) and keep it moving. This camera is a hassle to lug around, take out, hang around your neck, keep wandering hands off of, insure you aren't banging it against walls/rocks/heads/etc...unless of course you like taking pictures and understand you don't perform heart surgery with a butter knife, Mag-Lite and degree from ITT Tech.My assumption going forward in this review is you know as much about photography as I did when I bought this thing; if you know more you probably don't need to read my ramblings.Before you can reasonably use the camera you will need to buy a memory card. I spent $90 on a 16GB card. The guy at the camera shop says the one I bought is faster and better suited for photography. Of course I might have been the sucker he needed to make his nut for the day, but I have had no problem with the card so far and since I bought this camera in September I have taken over 10,000 photos and repeated uploaded and deleted. But you MUST have a memory card because the camera does not come with one.Out of the box, I bought with the kit, this thing should have come with a soundtrack (a la Disney's Lion King) and bright lights (briefcase in Pulp Fiction). The first thing I did was charge the battery. Then I started to read the novel known as a Users Guide on how to just take a picture; the thing is the "War and Peace" of manuals. Once the battery charged I formatted the memory card, went through the numerous pre-camera shooting settings (it was like preflight before a shuttle launch it took so long) and attached what has become my trusty-dusty 18 - 105 mm.After maybe 2,000/3,000 photos I started to get an error message. You would think for the amount of coin you shell out for this device there would be no issues. Because I only had one lens and consequently did not take it off at all, the contacts between the camera and the lens never "settled" (kind of like the good old days as a kid when you would have to smack the TV to get the picture to clear up). So after calling the help desk, in CA, not India, I was told I would have to keep removing and reattaching the lens. I did as prescribed and the problem went away. Please note I was so scared I went ahead and dropped the $150 (I think) on the extended service plan - coincidence, hmmmmm. I have not had the problem since; but you do have to keep your contacts on the camera and the lens clean.The software to transfer the pictures is pretty easy to use (I am in IT, so if the most technical thing in your life is toaster, you may need some help).The more you use the camera and buy stuff for it (I have bought 2 more lens (70 - 300mm 4.5 & 50mm 1.8)- 2 more in the works, a battery pack, an extra battery, a SB-900 flash, a tripod (just go ahead an buy one you will need it) and a backpack) the more you will learn about its great powers. I have had it for almost a year, over 10,000 photos deep and I am still learning. I do not regret this purchase at all! Join in the church of NIKON, the Kool Aid is fine, no really, I drink it all the time.I recommend this camera to everyone who asks who meet my similar criteria...you are a hobbyist, but will take payment for photos; you have a good eye - learn on a cheaper camera if your "eye" has cataracts; and you understand this hobby - much like Fame - costs.* I have no bases with which to judge Canon. Some of my closes friends have a Canon (they only mildly suck). Canon sucks simply because it is not NIKON. If I owned a Canon, perish the thought, NIKON would suck. I will say this, when I picked up the comparable Canon (I use comparable lightly, my friend) I knew the NIKON was for me.

I needed a second D90 body for my office. I was a little hesitant to buy third party through Amazon but the pack arrived perfect. This camera is a workhorse. Does everything I need and at an affordable price.

Three years ago I decided to go from film to digital. I was a die hard film user who swore I'd never make the switch and even when I purchased my first digital SLR, I went back and forth between film and digital. The sound of film passing through the camera, not knowing the results and being pleasantly surprised with a set of prints or slides, and the quality of the results of film, especially slide film, all appealed to me. The money saved, these ease of organizing and projecting, as well as knowing for certain that I got the shot I wanted (the joy and surprising results of film was a pleasure only when the results were good, and I shelled out more than I care to admit for lousy results) made me quickly love digital and after using my first DSLR for a while, it soon had the same feel and enjoyment for me.My first DLR was a Nikon D70. I've been a Nikon user (both film and digital) for ten years and have loved the results, especially with people shots. Since I had the Nikon lenses and understand the basics of Nikon technology, it was natural for me to decide to move up to the Nikon D90. Two advantages I like about the D90 are the full frame format as well as the video capabilities which differ from earlier models. While the technology for the video has improved in newer Nikon models, it's still more than adequate, especially for vacations or capturing action in nature photography. I live near the Atlantic coast and I love making day trips to photograph lighthouses, boats, the ocean, etc. I love the ability to get great still shots along with the ease of video. The stills as well as the video makes for interesting presentations. Another advantage of the D90 is better ability to capture images in low light scenes, useful from everything to night scenes to capturing a shot of birthday cake with candles. Another imporatnt improvement over earlier models is the camera's self cleaning ability. While I often cleaned my D70 while in use and had it cleaned professionally on a regular basis, I still spent what seemed like hours trying to clean up shots in Photoshop due to dust and small particles. With the D90, such clean up work in Photoshop is rare.The program modes of the D90 are similar to other Nikon models: portrait, close up, scenic, night, action. More often than not I use aperture priority and shutter speed priority and on occasion manual mode but if I am just taking candids or do not have the opportunity to us the light meter, the program modes work fine. Another option of the D90 is the ability to do some editing with the camera. I like the ability to see a shot on a computer screen and edit using Photoshop, but I have tried it in camera and am pleased with the results, which is helpful if shots need to be printed right away.I waited a year before writing this review. I wanted to use the camera in a variety of situations. I use my camera for pleasure capturing family events, favorite paces, nature and scenic shots and occasional indoor set ups. I also use the camera professionally (capturing events in my work situation). I find the camera easy to use in just about every situation. For me, the ease of use combined with the quality of the results makes this a perfect camera for me and I recommend it to serious amateurs. I also know a news photographer who uses it as a backup with excellent results and I've noticed some wedding photographers using the same camera, usually as a back up. One recommendation I do have is that if you do purchase this camera, you may also want to but a guide such as "Magic Lantern." The book that comes along with the camera is not well written and can be a bit confusing, especially if this is your first DSLR.

First off, this is an excellent platform, I meant it. It's just like it's older brother, the D300, but in a different body. This review is targeted mainly to birders, but any photographer will enjoy this camera. I have been photographing birds with this platform for about half a year now. It was a huge step up from my older Nikon D70, but if you practice a little with this camera, the better results will start flowing in. It has a nice FPS speed for those flying birds, and is great for birders who need a mid-range camera that WILL GET THE JOB DONE under any light condition and at any time. Whats cool is that the user can control the sharpness, saturation, and hue of the image, saving some time from editing later. Also for birders, I reccomend the MB-D80 Battery Grip (yes, it's another hundred dollars, but it will ensure that you get more time taking photos and less time charging batteries). For those who don't know, a Battery Grip is an extension that fits into the battery compartment of the camera, holding two EN-EL3E batteries. It's also important to buy Nikon brand battery grips, and batteries also. I've heard many complaints regarding the life of the 3rd party battery grips and batteries. My birding setup includes a D90 with Battery grip, an all important monopod (for the larger lenses), and a tamron 200-400mm tele. Many people also have older f-mount lenses that may not function as well on other nikon cameras. The Nikon D90 can function any f-mount lens, brand name or not, and can hit super fast auto focus speeds in most lighting, also good for moving birds. This is due to the D90's internal auto focus capabilities, giving AF to any lens.It is great with a 200-400mm, and 500mm lenses, which I recommend for bird photography. So, find a good price for the camera. I got mine off Amazon for $500 dollars off, and you can also. Before I bought it, however, I inspected the D90's capabilities at my local camera store to make sure that it was the one, they have no problem with it. And I didn't either, It's a great system. Good luck!!

I was fortunate enough to get a Nikon D40 several years ago, which kicked off my photography hobbie. Originally I wanted a nicer camera to shoot for the family, and I knew Nikon was a reliable brand, and the D40's were very well priced. (It's how they hook ya!!!) A few photography courses later (and a couple photos published in international magazines!) I've been hooked on Nikon cameras. Last year I upgraded to the Nikon D90. I love taking pictures of animals and children and landscapes as this is how it all started for me. I wanted something that could keep up with my family and pets. A shutter with a high enough speed to catch that "one" moment. Some of the eye-catching qualities this D90 has, is a 3" color screen with a "live view". People who use some of their earlier models (such as the D40) are probably used to having to view through the lens to get their picture. Well, now you don't. In addition to that, you can also shoot video (more on that in a bit.) 12.3 megapixel DX format CMOS sensor, ISO 200-3200, image sensor cleaning, AF, and in-camera retouching. The camera is easy enough to use for a newbie, as you can set it to "Auto" (One of seven shooting modes) and literally just point and shoot and go about your merry way. The camera uses an SD card for memory, though Nikon warns that it should be of a couple certain brands or the camera may not accept it (After formatting the card through the camera, I have not had a problem using 'cheapie' SD cards with it, however). Being a Nikon DSLR, however, you can, of course, go through and set anything and everything up manually to your liking, for the more serious hobbyist or professional. The camera comes with a good quality lens, (18-105mm) a certain upgrade from the stock lens with the D40. (Though the lenses are interchangeable) I enjoy it's "sounds" compared to the D40, if that makes any sense haha! It's heavier and larger than the D40, which I appreciate as well. I am a firm believer that one shouldn't by hybrid products with the hopes or assumption that the product does both (or all) tasks as well as the individual product would be. (Ie, point and shoots should not be expected to be a good video camera, or vice versa) And many other digital cameras I have used have proven this over and over, however the D90 video camera is quite impressive. Videos are limited to 5 minutes in length and have to be done via the lcd screen. It shoots HD videos with great color and quality, however has no AF (Auto Focus)--the only negative I can really give. It's perfect for catching special, spontaneous moments, high enough quality to use to create your own short film, and even easy enough for the responsible kid to use for school projects or just for fun. All and all, the camera is great. Good, hardy build to it. I've trucked it around to our farm, taken photos in the rain, and it has survived all our kids and pets without fail. If you are wanting a DSLR and you haven't ever used one before, this one is easy enough to set, point, and shoot, and still come out with professional looking, breath taking photos. If you are a hobbyist, looking for something that does more than auto-set, this one has all the manual settings one could hope for. And if you're a pro? Well, I don't need to be telling you that you need this camera, because you already know!

Upgraded from a Nikon D70; this is a significantly better camera with many, many improved functions and capabilities. It's also much easier to download pictures from the camera to the computer as the computer recognized the D90 as a folder which allows drag and drop.Pictures are wonderful. Vendor was fast and efficient

I've used film SLRs for a long time and point and shoot digitals for a while but I never felt like I could afford to have my SLRs features in a digital format. Till I had a freelance graphics job that paid for this camera. I have played with some of the 5100s and 3100s and although they are fine cameras, they make it hard to change the basic settings for your camera (ISO especially.) This is one place the 90 shines - if you want to change a basic setting on the fly, you can do it without ever taking your eyes from the viewfinder. For me this means less interruptions and more agility.These are things that are very good when photographing moving scenes or different people scenes but not really needed for landscape photos. With landscapes you can set your hard to set settings once, and change everything else as needed. You really are paying for convenience and not image quality on the D90.Image quality (ISO based): at ISO 400 or less the image noise is wow level, 800 so so, anything more than 800 and it's &^%$: BUT I also despise noise and will trade loss of sharpness for lack of noise any day. The built in flash is good for emergency use but without handmade adjusters (to blur the light) it's way too close to the center line to give nice soft light pictures. I sometimes wrap a sheet of thin paper in a circle around the flash to soften it or even a piece of wax paper to increase the degree of diffuse. With a really heavy piece of material you can almost get a snoot effect.Batteries last a good long time, over 200 shots before I even noticed changes in the battery display, BUT I don't do 'auto-review' on the rear screen. The camera fits my hands pretty well, it's a little small for me but I have big clublike hands so you may not find it so small.I wish Nikon added an internal cover for changing the lenses (slide a lever it covers the lens hole, remove the lens, add another, pull the slide back) to reduce dust getting in, but this isn't top of the line so don't expect every gee whiz feature. I chose to get a body only and pick the lenses I wanted, but I had that experience with my film SLRs and didn't want to give it up. The package including 55-200 G VR lenses are probably best, add the 18-55 for crowd shots and go prime if you are in low light situations.Bottom line, if you know what you are doing, the D90 is a great camera, especially for portrait and fast moving subjects, just realize you are paying for those extra buttons, not better image,

This is my first DSLR, and I couldn't be happier. I read endlessly about different cameras before I decided on the D90. In the end it came down to the D90, and Canon's 50D, mostly due to their price points. Both are truely awesome and feature packed camera's. I loved the feel of the 50D, as I have pretty large hands. The 50D is about a half inch wider than the D90, and a slightly larger grip. The D90's grip is great as well, just a little smaller. Because of this, I purchased a battery grip along with the camera (Zeikos ZE-NBG90), and it feels great. (If you're wondering why I'm only talking about Nikon and Canon, it's because both companies have an extensive range of products for all skill levels, so plenty of room for me to upgrade bodies and lenses in the future. They are also both extensively used by professional photographers, so there must be something good about them.)A few things made me ultimately buy the Nikon D90.....First, the included kit lens. Nikon includes a 18-105mm VR lens, and Canon includes a 28-135mm IS lens. Both have Vibration Reduction/Image Stabilization, and both cost about the same if you bought them separately. On a crop frame camera (aps-c size), which both of these are, The 18-105mm is more usefull and versatile as an all purpose lens. I felt that it would serve better indoors, in smaller spaces, than the Canon lens would. For other beginers out there, on a crop frame camera you have to use a multiplier to figure out what the actual range is of a lense. For Nikon, it's 1.5, and for Canon, it's 1.6. So my Nikon 18-105 lens functions like a 27-157 on my D90 crop frame (18x1.5 , 105x1.5)The included lens on the Canon 50D is 28-135mm which, on the 50D, would function like a 45-216mm lens. This would be a great range for outdoor use, but I felt it didn't get wide enough for indoor use. This lens mounted on a full frame camera would be more appropriate (no multiplier). In Canon's defense, there are two other 50D kits available, one with a 17-85mm lens, and another with an 18-200mm lens. In my opinion, both lenses are inferior in quality to the 28-135, and they both are more expensive. The 17-85 kit was about $200 more, and the 18-200 kit was about $400 more. This made the 50D to expensive for me, especially when you could step up to the Canon 7D for $1500(body only) and $1900(with 28-135mm).Second are the number of buttons, and button placement. Everyone is different, and has different ideas about how cameras should be set up. For me, I like the idea of having more buttons on the outside, as the Nikon does when compared to Canon. If I have to go into a menu to get at a certain function, chances are, I'll forget I have that function. Being a beginner, I wanted as much in my face as possible to help me learn. This also makes for very fast adjustments for beginers and advanced photographers alike. As for button placement, the Nikon just felt more natural. Again, everyone is different.Lastly, I considered both Nikon's and Canon's full line of cameras. I do plan on upgrading in the future, so I looked at the upper end cameras as well. Whatever lenses I buy for my D90, I want them to work on whatever body I might upgrade to in the future (lenses are expensive!!!) I think I just liked Nikon's take on photography tools a little better. From styling to functionality, Nikon just seemed more... me. I may regret this, as Canon also makes outstanding products, and it seems like they have a lot more lenses, although I havn't actually counted. For now, I'm looking forward to a long relationship with Nikon, expecting that their more pricey camera bodies function as naturally and comfortably as the D90 does.I absolutely love the Nikon D90, and am very happy I bought it. I feel it's a great camera for beginers, and it'll grow with me as a photographer. I was able to create amazing images right out of the box. It's very easy to use. I sat on the couch with it that first night and just played with menus and settings, and learned my way around the camera very fast. I'd recomend the D90 to anyone, beginners and advanced amatures alike.I used cameralabs.com extensively before I decided on anything. Outstanding website with a lot of writen and video reviews on a great many cameras and lenses. Thanks Gordon!!A few tips if you buy the D90...*an 8g memory card will give you about 350 RAW+JPEG shots, or 1000+ JPEG shots*the D90 shoots video... barely. If you want to shoot video, buy a video camera.... seriously.*if you're going to shoot video, or are going to use live-view a lot, you NEED an extra battery.

I have used Nikon D90 as backup camera for several months. My impression is this is the ideal mid range DSLR camera. It is has most of the features you need, has great ergonomic and handling. But the most important of all is the excellent image quality especially in ISO 800 and above.Body and HandlingUnlike its main competitor Canon 40D, Nikon D90 is not built from magnesium alloy, but it is still very solid and sturdy. There is no rubber grip like Nikon D300 or Canon 40D either. But texturized plastic is not bad either.I feel the size of the camera is ideal for DSLR, it is not big, but not small. It fits in my hand like glove (I have average male hand). It is not heavy but substantial enough and well-balanced when you shoot low shutter speed without tripod or when you mount it with a heavy/long lens.Nikon D90 has two dials, one to set aperture, the other to set shutter speed or any other setting. Unlike Canon or other cameras handling, Nikon camera requires you to press and hold the button and at the same time dial the setting that you like. This might be annoying if you are not used to it. It is made so to avoid user changing setting accidentally.It also has four way controllers which function to change auto focus points or choosing options in the menu. D90 also has dedicated live view button to activated live view for either still photography or for movie recording. There is a dedicated info button to activate various important setting for the camera. By pressing the info button twice, you can view and change setting of some useful setting such as picture control, noise reduction setting, active d-lighting, assign function and AE-L/AF-L buttons.The function button can be assigned to many useful setting such as particular metering mode, ISO speed, central focus point, RAW+JPG and some others. The AE-L/AF-L buttons can be assigned to be AF-ON, AE lock only, AF lock only, and some others.D90's viewfinder is not the best because (95% coverage). But it is big enough for me to manual focus accurately in many situations.Least but not all, It has very good top LCD screen that shows a great deal of information: ISO, aperture, shutter speed, metering, picture quality, auto focus mode, battery, continuous shooting, white balance and also the current auto focus point position.The only complaint about handling and control is there is no dedicated button for ISO. The position of ISO button is too low in the bottom of the camera, thus making changing ISO is painful and slow.ISO and Auto ISOImage quality in high ISO is very good, but it is best to shoot at ISO 800 and below. The great image quality in high ISO is due to Nikon sensor and software that control the chroma/color noise out of the image. The noise in Nikon looks more natural compared to camera of other brand.What I like most is the Auto ISO limiter. You can effectively limit the ISO and minimum shutter speed. The Auto ISO works very well and accurate most of the time. My favorite way to use this is to set the camera to Auto ISO, and then use Aperture mode and let the camera adjust the rest for me.LCD ScreenIt is 3' LCD Screen with 920k res which is standard for mid range camera in the late 2008 and 2009 camera. It is very detailed and relatively good in bright light condition.MenuLike other Nikon cameras, I feel Nikon menu is pretty confusing because they throw all over items regardless if the item is popular item or not. Therefore, it might take you some time to find some of your favorite menu items. To be fair, Nikon has my menu tab, where you can choose and put the menu item in this tab. Overall, I feel menu could be improved. Canon cameras menu for example, is easier, more logical and simple to navigate.Auto Focus system & Continuous shooting speedNikon D90 has 11 AF points. Not the best compared to older brother D300, 51 AF points, but it has 3D tracking that is pretty accurate. The AF speed also depends on what kind of Nikon lens you use. Old Nikon lenses usually slower in AF, same as customer grade AF-S lens like 35mm AF-S f/1.8G lens.D90 has continuous shooting speed above the entry level camera (4.5 fps) but it is still not very ideal for sports photography or bird photography (6 fps or better).Creative Lighting System & Lens CompatibilityUnlike lower class Nikon cameras such as Nikon D3000 and Nikon D5000 or older models, Nikon D90 have built-in wireless commander/trigger for Nikon flash units. The CLS system is not perfect because it won't work in certain position and situation, for example in bright daylight, in a great distance, or if the line of sight to the flashes are blocked. But, CLS is fun to use and save you money. Nikon D90 also has built-in AF motor so it is compatible with older Nikon AF-D lenses which we often found in fixed focal length lenses / primes.Video ModeNikon D90 is the first DSLR that has video mode. It record 720p quality video. Although it is not as practical as camcorder, because you need to manual focus and it is hard t

After the dismal failure of the piece of crap D7000 I bought and returnedhttp://www.amazon.com/review/R2NQ4INXAMABFN/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0042X9LC4&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=I decided to take a chance on the D90 and I'm glad I did. The quality of the camera is excellent, it actually FOCUSES and has good low-light ISO capabilities without excessive noise but with excellent detail.

I've been using this camera for about 2 months now and I've been extremely happy with it so far. I traded up from a Sony DSLR-A230 and I've never once considered looking back. I'm not a professional photographer and I'm not loaded (lowly government employee) and I have no buyer's remorse in spending this amount of money on a camera. None whatsoever. Understandably it's going to be better than the Sony because it's a mid-range rather than an entry level, but it's astonishingly better.Camera body: Very solid and feels great in your hand. I don't have huge or small hands, and it feels just about right for me. Buttons are laid out properly and all within fingers reach without stretching. Aperture and shutter speed dials spin with just the right amount of resistance. Buttons have a firm press and an obvious detent for when they're activated. LCD display on top is great; it's customizable to what exactly you want it to display.Lens: I own the kit 18-105 lens (bought the body on sale and then the kit lens on eBay for $200 refurb... saved a little cash) and a 50mm F1.8 lens. VR works fairly well and will allow you to (give or take) shoot about 3 stops slower than you could normally hand hold. I can hand hold around 1/15 without too much blur. You can definitely hear it kicking in and DEFINITELY see it in the viewfinder. Kind of looks like you're drunk (the motions are slightly delayed and slowed). Picture quality with the kit lens is also fairly good but with a moderate amount of linear distortion at the extremes, most notably around 18mm. It's still somewhat correctable with post-processing, but it's worth noting. Around 24mm is where I've noticed the least distortion. Since it's an AF-S lens (meaning the focusing is done by a motor within the lens rather than the screw drive), autofocus is VERY quick. Much better than my 50mm lens that uses the screw drive.Rear LCD screen: Great great great. Extremely high resolution, to the tune of almost 4 times the pixels of the D80. More pixels means more accurate post-shot analysis. To relate, those of you who have upgraded from an iPhone 3G/3GS to the new iPhone 4, that's pretty close to the same difference in clarity on the screen. It's simply amazing.User interface: Very well laid out. Customizable menus as well as recently used items, quite handy. Nice little "help" button when scrolling through menus that you hold down and it explains what the item you've selected changes, great for beginners or new Nikon users. The GUI is setup the same as a D300S rather than the lower range cameras, so it's starting to err on the upper end of things rather than lower.Picture quality: Very good. It's highly dependent upon the lens you put on it and the focusing quality, though. The additional megapixels have a way of really highlighting any blurriness.. so I suppose it's a blessing and a curse. 12.3 is nothing compared to the ridiculous 18 you get on a Canon T2i though; it's getting to be ridiculous. The great thing about the D90 and the rest of the mid range and higher Nikons is that the lens selection is enormous. The ability to use regular AF (non AF-S) lenses is a huge advantage over the lower range models and something to really consider. As noted above, exposures at the extremes with the kit lens will have a fair amount of distortion.Altogether a great camera. It'll leave you plenty of room to grow if you're just starting out, unlike some other options out there. It's still advanced enough to be used by "power users" though, but it's not a pro camera.

First, a disclaimer. I have used Nikon cameras and lenses exclusively for the last 40 years. My father, a professional/technical photographer, used them from WWII until his death in the 1980s. That being said, I have no connection with Nikon except as a customer and have never received compensation of any kind from Nikon. I'm not a Nikon fanboi...er...fangeezer although I have a closet full of Nikkors that pretty much lock me into that brand.This is a dynamite camera! I base that conclusion on several thousand pictures taken with the D90. I'm not going to take readers' time reciting all the features and specs that have been more than amply discussed in other reviews and in the online photographic literature. Instead, I will review a few practical considerations that often are omitted by others.1. The camera feels good in the hand. It is heavy enough to be stable yet not so heavy that it becomes a burden in a long day of shooting. The grip works well for large hands like mine as well as the small hands of my nieces and nephews. And the 3" LCD on the back is gorgeous. These tend to be sniffed at by experienced SLR users but I've learned to love it.2. The camera is easy to use--for a DSLR. Like any serious camera, it requires study and practice to master the controls so that one can access the desired functions quickly. This is NOT a P&S and probably is not the best choice for the technologically inept although there is an auto function for beginners that will produce perfectly fine snapshots. More importantly, as the learner progresses, or for the experienced photographer, there are a very large number of readily accessible settings that have been described at length by others. The bottom line is that some excellent human engineering has gone into making the D90 just about as functionally efficient as any DSLR in the market.3. The build quality is excellent. To be sure, it has a plastic body over a magnesium chassis but the materials are solid and the fit and finish are very nicely done. Nothing, with the possible exception of the door for access to the SDHC card, is lightweight, fragile, or flimsy. Durability and reliability should not be issues unless one is going to take thousands of pictures under adverse weather or rough handling conditions. I have noticed a number of experienced professionals using the D90, usually as secondary but sometimes as primary.4. The D90 is far more capable than most of the owners who will use it--including me! An individual who really needs more image/camera control than the D90 provides is very likely a pro who will choose a much more expensive model, anyway. In other words, don't worry about outgrowing the camera; you won't.5. I don't do video so I offer no personal opinions here except to note that within another year or so HD video will probably be available on virtually all DSLRs. I understand that the video capabilities of the D90 are kludgy in some respects, particularly with regard to the lack of autofocus, but I'll leave that for others to discuss.6. This is the question I'm asked most often: "I have a (D60, D70, Digital Rebel, EOS-whatsit, or you-fill-in). Should I trade it for the D90?"If pride of possession is important, and you can't afford a pro model, then yes.If you are a technogeek who loves to tinker with camera controls, decide whether the new ones on the D90 are a lot more exciting than on your existing camera. If the twiddle factor is high, then yes.If you are unsatisfied with the quality of your pictures then ask yourself the hard question: Is the problem with me or with the camera? As Ken Rockwell has said ad infinitum, the photographer makes the great image, not the camera. If you have the skills and truly are inhibited by the limitations of your current camera, then yes. If the bottom line is cockpit trouble, then no, grow into what you have before you move on.At any given price point, Nikon DSLRs have only one serious competitor, Canon. All the others are basically also-rans. That is just a personal opinion so please don't write nasty comments about how dare I say that. Are Nikons better than Canons or vice versa? Frankly, I don't think there is enough difference in quality to worry about for two seconds. When I hear or read passionate advocacy for one brand over the other, I tend to suspect testosterone deficiency. Try both; choose the one you like better. Just keep in mind that as you accumulate glass it is going to become more and more expensive to change from one to the other.If you select the D90, I think you'll be thrilled with it. I am...and I'm pretty hard to thrill.