Отзывы о Фотоаппарат Nikon D90 Body

Review Update (June 30, 2009)You have read the reviews. This pro-sumer camera is just that damn good.I even bought one for my girlfriend.I have been relentlessly using this camera ever since I bought it back in September 2008 when it first came out in the market. So let me just focus on how you could realize and maximize the Nikon D90 experience.If you are in a tight budget and a beginner/intermediate in DSLR, the D90 with 18~105mm kit lens bundle is a good place to start. I have used and brought this fine piece of equipment almost everywhere I travel and I never encountered any of the lens mounting nor memory card errors mentioned by a few in the review. If your have extra $$$ to spare, I would recommend that you get the D90 body only and get the Nikon 18~200mm f3.5~5.6 VR as your ultimate walk around (general photography) camera set-up. If you already own your set of lenses you should just skip the bundle and just purchase the body since you probably established your lens and set-up preferences.For portraits and low light photography, I absolutely recommend the Nikon 35mm f1.8 DX on the D90. Absolutely "DX DSLR photography heaven" in my book. The bokeh is creamy and the focal length gives you a lot of footwork freedom compared to the 50mm and 85mm primes in close environments. But don't let me discourage you to get the 50mm f1.4 and 85mm f1.4 lenses. Those are great lenses with bokeh to melt for. I just find the 35mm as the best focal length for my style.For those who want a real pro-level general photography set-up with the D90, get the 17~55mm f2.8 DX and 70~200mm f2.8 VR plus the 35mm f1.8 prime lens. This would be a reasonable (cost effective) alternative to the holy trinity of Nikon lenses: 14~24mm f2.8, 24~70mm f2.8 and 70~200mm f2.8 VR.The size, weight and grip of the D90 is about right for an average person. The outside construction is made of good quality plastic and rubber which has been proven to be tough enough to withstand moderate impacts and deal with the elements of most environments.The menus and controls are so easy to use. You can actually start using the camera and survive by just browsing the screen and by reading the quick start manual without reading the full manual booklet.I absolutely recommend that the Picture Control settings on the menu be configured from Standard to VIVID to maximize color and contrast. Trust me on this one, this makes a huge difference in the tone of the pictures off the bat.Shooting in low-light, even with the kit lens alone, is pretty good because of the wide ISO range of the D90 and plus the fact that the kit lens has Vibration Reduction. Several reviews downplay the 18~105mm kit lens because they overlook the fact that it is probably one of lowest priced wide-standard-telephoto focal range VR lens in the Nikon line.Also, be aware that the exposure compensation controls are easily accessible by the shutter button. This is the answer to the several over exposure concerns, which was brought up by a few in the review, when the D90 is used out in bright sunlight. Get a circular polarizer if you prefer an easy alternative.The HD video feature entirely depends on how good you can handle manual zoom/focus controls at the same time. I found that using a prime lens makes it easier since you only have to worry about manual focusing with some fancy footwork. Personally, the video thing came in handy on some occasions but this should really not be the selling point of this equipment. The internal microphone can not process loud low frequency (bass) sound and ends up drowning the audio recording itself.Lasty, I recommend the MB-D80 battery grip for added comfort & total balance. Get any of the Nikon external flash system to the D90 set-upand you can literally shoot under any lighting condition. I have the SB-900 which is so big and chunky it could light up an entire ballroom with a cloud of soft light. Those who own any DSLR camera, regardless of brand, should only use the internal pop-up flash as the last alternative source of light.Hope this review helped you decide.(below is my September 2008 Review)Just do yourself a big favor and just get this camera... happy days will soon come... Excellent control and user interface layout... low light photography with the kit lens alone is a knock-out!... 4.5 frames/sec. got you covered for action shots... the HD video feature is a plus... but you'll be turned off by the mediocre audio quality... Feature by feature the best pro-sumer DSLR to date... Easily, the camera which bridges the consumer and professional photographers... so why are you still sitting there?... go get it!

In the past I've snapped up the slimmest digital camera whenever I needed a new one or just got sick of my old one (always opting for a Sony) and never a "low end" model, thinking (1) Price = Quality, (2) MP = Quality. I started developing an interest for this when my brother showed me his D300. That is a very intimidating camera. Interest grew when we had a photoshoot and the pictures came out amazing - our skin looked flawless - I swear it made the bags under my eyes go away and very refreshed looking.Motivation to get a DSLR...I have a newborn. I liked the look/color of the pictures that DSLRs took. The files seemed to be better as well, and more options to blow the pictures up or use on websites/digital photo albums looked a lot nicer/smoother/polished. I was slightly discouraged since at the store, all the Nikons had -E- on them, and was told by the sales rep that it meant error...after reading the instruction book, it just meant that it didn't have a memory card in it. DUR!Why D90? I bounced back and forth between Canon vs. Nikon. Then it morphed into which model to get...I looked at the D40, D90 and D300. I factored in price (yes, these cameras are expensive...compared to the $400 models I've bought in the past, but the value of having these memories captured in a higher quality is priceless). After scouring the web reviews and suggestions and comments (D40 seemed to win a lot), I opted for the D90 b/c it has the guts of the D300, and a nicer shell/display option than the D40.FeedbackBODY: It's overwhelming with all the buttons/options/configurations, but I am slowly working on learning each of these. It is heavier than what I'm used to.LENS: We purchased the kit which came with the f3.5 18-105mm. It's nice. It's clear, i wish it was a 18-200mm but it'll do for now. I can see us upgrading the lens as our baby gets older and does more group things like soccer.Must Have: A large SD card - we are using an 8GB and it doesn't seem like a large enough card.Don't Do: We took this on the beach - big mistake. I got sad between the screen protector and the screen - nicked the screen, and I have sand in weird nooks of the camera. We have a service plan which includes cleanings - so we will be using this.SNAGS: I don't know if I have a moody model or if this is a consistent problem. When I have it on "Auto" mode, the flash sometimes will not come on (when it's dark) so I have to take a picture in a well lit space and then try again. Sometimes I have to do this a few times for the picture to take. I will bring my camera in for service and figure it out.Quality: Pictures are amazing. It captures color/texture/looks/feel like nothing I could imagine a camera could do. Even the most mundane thing like my son drooling seem like a work of art. The best has been capturing a very colorful sunset. It showed the gradation colors of red to orange to yellow, the shadows, the texture of the sand. It's breathtaking.Would I recommend buying this: Yes/No.Yes if you want quality pictures and don't mind the price tag.Probably not if you're just point and click like I am. I don't regret buying this, but I think a more basic model would have served my needs until I was more knowledgable with DSLR. It seems like a huge splurge for a 1st time DSLR person. Or getting a less expensive body and shelling out for the lens that I really want.Do I regret getting this - I regret not buying a DSLR sooner. My son's birth pictures would have been better.The BIGGEST SURPRISE: We've been stopped by people on the street who tell us we have a nice camera or they have lens envy. I never would have guessed. It's been interesting striking up conversations with other DSLR-er (who are actual professionals not hobbyist like me).

This is my first DSLR camera, but I love it! It takes very clear pictures with high resolution, it feels very durable (as much as a camera can be expected to be), the battery life is great, and the kit lense is great for multi-purpose shooting. The screen is really big and clear, awesome for viewing photos. The built in flash is good, it doesn't make photos look too bright and cheesy. :) There are a lot of options on this camera, and it takes a while to get used to them all, but it's easy to pick up and take ok pictures right away with auto mode, then learn the more advanced features gradually. It's pretty heavy, but I've gotten used to it and I like it. The video mode is pretty easy to use, but there's no autofocus on video though, so you have to focus it yourself, but that just takes some practice. I've used the camera and kit lense for sports photos, wildlife photos, portraits, and just random picture taking and all the photos are very clear. Overall, I think this camera was well worth the money and I love it!

This was an upgrade from a D40 which I really liked but this camera is much more sophisticated and my pictures seem to be much better. Although this was a used unit, it looks and works like brand new. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from this person again. Great transaction.

I bought a Nikon D300 when they first came out, and it was a great camera for shooting my son's sports activities - basketball, football, and baseball. The D300 was built like a tank, and shot close to 9 frames per second with the external battery pack. Although I was able to deal with the complexity of the D300, my wife wouldn't touch the thing - it was just too intimidating.Our son graduated about 6 months ago and went off to college, and I decided the D300 was overkill for my shooting needs. So I sold it for $1200, bought a D90 body to go with my existing lenses, pocketed the extra $300, and never looked back. The D90 doesn't have the D300's frame rate, or a few other esoteric features that I never used, but other than that the D90 is truly a superior camera. In particular,- The D90 is much lighter weight and more compact,- It has a "Full Auto" mode that my wife is comfortable with,- 720p video (though I haven't used it much), and- Better ergonomics and ease of use.This is the least expensive DSLR in Nikon's lineup that autofocuses with the lenses lacking internal motors for focusing, like my Tokina 11-16 wide zoom. So it has much better compatibility with Nikon and third-party lenses than their lower-end DSLRs.The menus are simpler than my old D300, but will probably still be somewhat overwhelming to those stepping up from a point-and-shoot. There are several good books for learning to use the D90, I recommend David Busch's "Nikon D90 Guide to Digital SLR Photography." Also, Ken Rockwell's web site has some great advice on which settings are worth fiddling with, and which should be left untouched.I know a lot of serious photographers tend to sneer at the APS-C sensor size (which Nikon refers to as DX), opting for the higher-end FX models with larger sensors. While their particular needs may dictate the need for such equipment, I am convinced that for typical DSLR users, DX is actually better. In particular, the lens that is mounted on my D90 over 90% of the time is the amazing Nikon 18-200 zoom with vibration reduction. This lens is the only one I need to take when I am hiking, walking the Vegas strip, or documenting a family gathering. You simply can't get a lens like this for a FX-sensor camera - nobody makes such a thing. It would be an equivalent 27-300 with the bigger sensor, and be ridiculously large and heavy. With an FX-sensor camera, you would need to haul around at least two lenses to cover this zoom range, and mess with changing them out, exposing the sensor to dust, etc.I was a little worried about the durability of the D90, as it doesn't have the internal magnesium skeleton that my D300 had. I took the D90 on a long trip to Maui and Kauai a couple months back, with a lot of hiking, throwing the camera in the glove box, and other rather rude treatment. It never showed any wear or performance issues. The worst was a boat trip around the north side of Kauai, with a lot of saltwater mist and spray getting on the body and lens. A quick wipedown back at the hotel, and I couldn't even tell it had been on the boat. Cold weather use during the Colorado winter hasn't caused any problems either. After 6 months of severe service, the D90 operates flawlessly, providing consistently excellent images.

I am far from a professional photographer, but I take it as seriously as possible while still referring to it as a hobby. I take mostly pictures of people at events and many of my baby son without flash in low light situations.I had been using a Nikon D40x for 1 year and very early reached my limitation with that camera. The Nikon D40x has very nice image quality, but the camera's interface is not suited for a more serious shooter who wants quick single button or dial access to such shooting parameters such as white balance, shooting mode, metering mode, etc. I also felt very limited by the D40x not having an in-body focus motor that would allow me to use non AF-I/AF-S lenses (which are lenses without the focus motor built-in).The Nikon D40x limitations were severe enough that I was about to consider purchasing a Canon 40D until the Nikon D90 appeared just in time.PROS:1. Fantastic set of separate buttons on the camera to control parameters like ISO, white balance, metering, autofocus, image quality, shooting mode, etc.2. Two command dials3. High resolution 920K pixel LCD screen (like the one on the Nikon D300)4. 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor5. Low noise high ISO capability (for low light shooting) I can shoot ISO 1600 with good image quality with this camera, while on my D40x I could only shoot with ISO 400 and obtain acceptable IQ. I will even use ISO 3200 frequently with very usable results!6. Separate top-viewing LCD screen in addition to the rear high res screen, to show shooting parameters constantly7. In-body focus motor which allows the use of Nikon's non AF-I/S lenses, including wonderful and CHEAP prime lenses such as the Nikkor 50mm 1.8 (~$100 lens!)8. Continuous shooting of 4.5 frames per second9. Small size, although larger than the D40/D40x/D60, it is still substantially smaller in the hand than the D300/D310. 720p 24fps MPEG video shooting capability with incredible ability to use depth of field that I cannot achieve with my Sony High-Def camcorder.11. Eleven auto-focus points (not as nice as the 51 points on the D300, but substantially better than my D40x with its 3 points)12. GPS option13. HDMI output14. Enormous number of options to customize camera and shooting settings to fit your style of shooting15. Fantastic image quality right out-of-box if you don't want to do any post processing16. Terrific build quality17. Top notch camera ergonomics (but this will be a very personal opinion that differs for each shooter)CONS:1. "Rolling shutter" phenomenon while recording video: The D90 CMOS sensor has the same problem that other CMOS video recorders have when recording video. If you move the camera, especially horizontally, you get a "jelly" or "rubberbanding" effect where the image wobbles significantly. It is nice to have the video features, which looks very sharp at 720p, but it is NOT a substitute for a video camera. If you use a tripod, and do not do quick zooms/pans, the video quality is excellent. Without a tripod, however, you may get nauseous watching a wobbly video. The sound is also in monoaural.2. 1/200 flash synch: Not a problem for me, but it might be for you.3. No weather sealing: This is found on the Nikon D300/D3 and even on similarly priced models from other camera companies4. The buffer will fill up after about 8 continuous RAW + JPG (FINE) shots. This number differs depending on the shooting parameters that you will choose. If you shoot primarily JPG, the buffer seems to allow a very large number of continuous shots, but I have not quantified this for JPG only.TIPS:1. Get the FREE Nikon ViewNX software from Nikon's site as your 1st step in your workflow. This will let you examine your RAW images that you can process for either Nikon CaptureNX2 to do further RAW processing or just export to JPG or TIFF for a JPG/TIFF editor such as PhotoShop.2. Recommend buying the Nikon CaptureNX2. It is a RAW converter (if you shoot in RAW) that will read the camera settings properly for export to JPG or TIFF. Capture NX2, however, is not as slick as the Adobe products and Capture NX2 requires a fairly powerful computer, otherwise it can run pretty slowly on a PC > 3 years old.3. If you use JPEGs out-of-camera, consider increasing the sharpness above the default 3 or 4. Nikon uses a very conservative sharpening default setting. Nikon has also decided to change the default JPEG images to match the higher end D3/D700/D300 cameras which produce more neutral images. Consequently, the D90 images that are less punchy than the D40/D40x/D60/D80, so you may also want to turn up the in-camera saturation and contrast.The Nikon D90 has all of the interface features that serious and even professional photographers need with wonderful image quality.

I have been an avid photographer since the early 1980s. In that time I have seen a spread of photographic technology that ranges from silly (1980s Kodak Disk Camera anyone?) to sublime. The D90 stands almost completely on the latter description. I use this body with 3 lenses usually - a wide-angle zoom, a telephoto zoom, and a 50mm primary. Image quality is truly limited only to the photographer's skill, available imagery, and lens quality. As an advanced 'prosumer' I generally shoot in either Program mode, Aperature Priority mode, or full Manual mode. The controls are intuitive and fast, allowing for fine-tune adjustments without significant delay. The built-in Creative Lighting System flash master is ingenious - I have used the wireless remote flash option (CLS flash sold separately) for a number of shoots to get wonderful results that the paltry built-in flash could never achieve.Indeed, the flash is one of my few complaints on this camera: It is poorly controlled with the iTTL system - it either shoots too sharply or its power is so low that night shots are sketchy. Definately get a 'real' flash - it is worth the money! The second complaint I had was the rear LCD monitor - under the 30-day warranty it quit working, showing only b&w lines across the screen. It is disappointing that anything would break in the first 30-days like that, but I guess that's what new warranties are for. Before it malfunctioned it worked beautifully though - excellent image rendition and the colors were magnificent. The third area is the gimmicky video mode. I have used lower-quality digital cameras with much better video modes, but then again I really have no intention to use the D90 as a video cam so who cares anyway! The last quality area I was disappointed in is the video output to HD-TV. The images were mediocre at best when shown on TV - to the extent that I thought I shot the entire display out-of-focus and over-exposed! Alas, printed on paper the images were as-expected so I think the translation to TV was the issue.But for everything that matters on a D-SLR, this camera records phenomenal images - including very large prints, flawlessly reproduces color, works well in low-light conditions, is simple enough for a novice to use (just put into 'Auto' and shoot away), and sophisticated enough for an experienced photographer to truly enjoy....btw, I forgot to comment on the Live View: I have found that this is a useful tool for those times where you want to capture a great image but just can't get it by squinting through the traditional viewfinder. I sometimes catch a shot of bridge architecture or a sunset while driving when I can't safely stop (not that photography at 70mph is safe either...) by using the Live View. First, I set the focus to manual and focus to infinity (autofocus is not happy in LV at car speeds for some strange reason). :) Then I just point and shoot a handful to review later!Update 2/27/09... I received my warranty replacement a few days ago and everything works like a charm. Color consistency between the two cameras is perfect - even when changing the various White Balance settings and comparing the results. I expect that this camera will be a strong tool for quite some time to come - so assume that no further updates is a good thing! :)Update 10/18/2010... I have been using this camera for over 18 months and for literally tens of thousands of images. I have not found a single situation where this camera performs poorly beyond those listed above. It has been used on windy beaches with no sand to be found inside the lens/body junction. One quirk I'm actually pleasantly surprised about is that the Auto mode actually takes better day-to-day shots than I do in Program mode. The camera's computer catches minor lighting issues my eye misses through the viewfinder when I'm just out shooting. The manual and program modes are still invaluable for more tricky shooting (very low-light, artistic rendering, extreme lighting variations such as found at sunset, depth-of-field manipulation, long telephoto usage, etc).Would I buy this product again? Absolutely.Would I pay new, full price for this product again? Absolutely.

I have had this camera almost a year now and am sending it back for the THIRD time today. Do not purchase the D-90! It's not worth the money.I have had focus issues since the get go. At first, I thought it was me, but found out it isn't...it's the camera! I've sent the lens back twice already - after taking it to a Nikon certified camera store for them to check the lens (as suggested by Nikon tech support)...the store said there was definitely a problem with the lens.Even after returning the lens twice for repair, the focus problem keeps getting worse. Now all I can shoot with is the long lens and in manual focus. I was told after the second lens return that the camera body would need to be sent in next if it wasn't correct. Sure enough, it's time to send the camera body and lens. Nikon is asking me to pay the shipping for the camera body to be returned...they are willing to pay for the lens shipping but not the body. I say take this camera and its lens and shove it!I want it fixed, replaced, or my money back...and after the hassle with the tech support today...I prefer my money back. I won't buy another NIKON until they change their customer service to reflect a customer friendly company. The NIKON product of today is obviously crap (unlike the Nikon of yesteryear); but the company seems satisfied with crap and reflects that in their attitude. What a disappointment! and a bunch of money spent on a piece of crap!

Having been a film photographer for many, many years I had resisted the digital age. Certainly they were not comparable to film in their early days of 1 MP cameras. Now it's a whole new ball game. Recently my cameras of choice had been a Nikon N90s and my trusty tank of a Canon F1. I will keep both, but probably not be using them as much. I prefer to shoot Fuji Velvia, and with cost per roll and processing, well, it mounts up very quickly these days. So I recently took the plunge for the Nikon D90 (with the battery grip MB-D80, which I highly recommend). With a 16gb chip I get over 8,000 shots at JPEG, fine quality, small size (which generally is still a large enough estimated print size for my needs; of course you can change the settings for larger printable images). I've had the camera for about 3 weeks, and am still learning all the functions (if you're familiar with normal photographic terms, and even have a knowledge of digital terminology and functions you will not be overwhelmed by the 300+ page manual....but it takes a lot of review with camera in hand to begin to understand what a powerful imaging tool you have). I use Photoshop for digital darkroom post-processing, so I tend to shy away from some of the options and functions that I can achieve afterwards(the D90 allows effects simulating many filters, color and monochrome effects, cropping, tweaking, etc.). The D90 was the right choice for me in wanting to continue to use my AF Nikon lenses, as lower end digital Nikons will work with those lenses, but not in auto-focus mode, and any digital Nikon further up the product line jumps in price considerably out of my present budget. I didn't want to purchase new lenses at this time, and so far am very pleased with the results I've been achieving. It's now a no-brainer to bracket a shot with no worries about how many frames I'm wasting to get the perfect shot. I used to be pleased with one or two perfect shots from a roll, knowing that 34 shots (at film/processing costs) go in the "outtakes" file, while now it's just as simple as erasing the unwanted photographs and continue shooting. If you shoot 40+ rolls of Velvia, for example, you quickly add up the cost to what it takes to move onto digital. I'm not abandoning film, but now I can shoot much more, and much more often to improve my skills, which is the whole idea, isn't it? ;)

It is a great deal for the overall package. Very ergonomic and the weight just enough so you can have balance between your shoots and your movements; for the good feeling of having a nice machine in your hands which you still can carry almost everywhere.Features: even though it are not all the features contained in a D7000 (p.e.); Live View, Metering, enough focal points (on automatic), etc; increase a lot it's value.The combination of this lens and this body allow you to take serious and professional pictures. If you've been looking for a great camera, not so expensive but good enough to improve your technique, if you are a beginner, these both together can help you, manual or autofocus, the sense of deep with this pair is way perfect.Obviously, the video is no its best feature. If you are looking for a camera with good video resources, go for a more expensive one. Or even better, buy a video camera. I already have mine and it is obvious for me, a DSLR camera won't ever be a video camera (just different market).The ISO capabilities in this camera, the white balance and the image quality are huge. If you are the kind of photographer who HATE to use the "flash", you'll love this camera. No matter the situation, you can easy and rapidly change the configuration and get excellent "moments".You'll love the camera, I swear.

By now most people know the D90 is one of the best cameras you can buy.Anyway, I wouldn't have written a review at all if not for the fact that i see no other review that mentions something I would have found extremely useful prior to my purchase.My first D90, ordered in November, arrived with a weird blemish on the sensor. I didn't notice it on the LCD screen because i hadn't zoomed in enough to see it on my photos in camera. But once I viewed my NEF files from the camera on my computer, I noticed a white spot in the exact same location on every photo I took. So I contacted Amazon for a return. Amazon's service was amazing! They had shipped me the replacement D90 the next day, and the camera arrived the day after that!So I take the second D90 with me to work, charge the battery, put a lens on, and I went to a dark room and took about 10-15 underexposed shots. I zoomed in on the LCD screen and scanned across the first image, viewing the whole thing, and I found a single red dot on the image. I moved to the next image, while still zoomed in, and every image had that red pixel in the exact same spot. (This red pixel on the second D90 was in a different location than the white blur on the first D90 that I returned. I presume the white blur was some other defect.)I was pretty mad at this point, but I took a breath and did some searching online because this didn't seem to make sense with my previous experience with Nikon.***It turns out that these red, blue, or green "hot pixels" or "dead pixels" are a common occurrence in DSLR sensors, and are in fact inevitable. You WILL eventually have some at one point or another, even if you don't notice them. It is so common that Sony even programs their DSLR's to automatically re-map the camera's sensor once a month (this tells the camera to turn off those pixels so they don't bother you). Apparently Nikon doesn't use an in-camera fix like that because when you save the NEF RAW file down to jpg, the dead pixel's red dot is automatically removed at that point.So, I just wanted to let other buyers know that if you notice one of these "dead pixels" in your image, DO NOT FREAK OUT like I did. I almost returned the second D90 for no reason. These dead pixels are unavoidable, no matter which camera you buy. Please search online to learn more about them and how others deal with them.With this in mind, I still give the D90 5 stars because it is just a natural occurrence.PS - another thing, if you shoot in NEF RAW format, and use Lightroom or Photoshop for editting (and you don't use any of nikon's software), then the "Picture Control" settings in camera will not be useful. The information for those settings are not read by software other than Nikon's software, but the LCD preview will reflect those settings. What this means is your preview on the back of the camera in the field will not match the camera's actual output that you see in LR or PS. Set all the Picture Control settings to 0.Hope this helps and I hope I save people from getting upset and returning a perfectly good camera.

I had this camera now for over a year and it has been one solid performer. I'm not a professional photographer and have barely scratched all the capabilities of this camera. It does have its limitations when shooting HD videos but is not a deal breaker. The D90 has more than enough features to keep even those so called professionals busy. Bottom line, you get excellent pictures and when you want to be more creative, this camera certainly grows with you as your skills improve.

I have had this camera for less than two years and it is now in to Nikon repair for the THIRD time for a F error message. I have missed so many great shots because it locks up and nothing seems to help. I have tried different lenses, taking lens on and off, adjusting autofocus to manual and then back, taking battery out and replacing etc etc. Each time it gets sent back with no explanantion and works for a while then back to error. I want my money back. I want a different camera. I want to get rid of it and find something that works!Sharon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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