Отзывы о Фотоаппарат Nikon D90 Body

I started out learning about photography on a Nikon D40, and was ready for an upgrade so I chose the Nikon D90. I love everything about this camera. The colors are awesome and you have a lot of control over the camera. I also like the fact that I can use bracketing and older lenses because the motor is in the body of the camera unlike the D40 and some of the newer entry level DSLRs. Now my lens purchases don't have to break my piggy bank!

I replaced my Nikon D80 with the Nikon D90 and am amazed how much better it is.It gives amazing detail at ISO 3200!I was very close to buying the very good Nikon D300s but after much research decided I didn't want a much heavier camera that cost $1000.00 more!The D90 has Active Digital Lighting which automatially adjusts the contrast and shadow detail. Like all of the settings the ADL is adjustable by the user, select auto, normal, high, off.Also the menus offer complete control. You can select the Custom function button on the camera body to do whatever you choose. I have it go to the first item in "my menu" which is a menu of the items you choose to quickly access.Read all about it here and spend the $5 for the user guide, its better than the 300+page manual that comes with it: 32 page guide eplaining all the camera functions/menus:[...].Review and everything you need to know about the D90[...].As of today (Feb. 27 2010) the D90 can be had for a great deal. No need to wait for what Nikon comes out with next, it will be sure to cost at least $250 more than what I paid here for my D90. And honestly the D90 is so good you'll love it.

My camera started showing the dreaded "F- -" and "ERR" error messages 2 days after I received it. The only way to remove the error sign is to remove the battery. A quick internet search revealed that these errors are not rare. From what I gathered, apparently there is a problem at the camera/lens interface. The problem occurs at least once a day and it occurs with the 18-105 mm kit lens (haven't tried any other lenses). I am returning the camera for an exchange. Hopefully the new one will not have the same problem. Otherwise the camera IQ and user interface are great, though noise reduction is a tad bit overwrought.================Update==================12/7/10 Long overdue update. My initial review was posted under the D90 Nikon kit (18-105 mm lens) review site, but now it is appearing under the D90 body only review site. I exchanged the 18-105 mm lens and the "F - -" and "ERR" messages have almost dissapeared. They have occured only twice in almost a year. The camera is great and the price has gone down over time. My new rating is 4 stars. I still think that noise reduction is overplayed a bit. There are newer cameras out there that give it a run for its money, including some tantalizing ones from Pentax and some new updated models from Nikon itself.

I may have been a Nikon Fanboy and didnt know it. I had a D90 for about a year and loved it. Had a 50mm, 18-200mm and that was all i really needed. The picture it took was amazing. Very clear and very sharp.But then I heard about the 7D and had to have the video features. Well the 7D is a very nice camera and I feel like the build quality is about the same between the two. People tell me the 7d is in a different league but I'm not sure about that. My Nikon was sharper. And I have had shots that I took the same exact shot with same exact settings between the two and I just feel like the D90 is sharper. I know i'm crazy.Video is not really comparable. 7D has amazing video 1080 thats all there is to it. The nikons video wasnt terrible. But you really couldnt move around much due to the jello effect and thats not there at all on the 7D.Hope that helped. Sorry if it didnt.

I upgraded from a D60 (which I sold easily on Amazon's Marketplace)for two reasons. I wanted more control of functions and I wanted to have more lenses available with the autofocus functionality. This is a well designed and fully equipped camera. Easy to improve on it; just add good lenses. I suggest a good wide angle (8 or 10 mm, manual focus will work), a wide-angle zoom (suggestion: tamron, sigma or tokina in the 10-35 mm range) and a zoom such as the Nikon VR 55-200, plus a teleconverter (2X from Kenko) and you have the ability to shoot all kinds of pictures. A sigma 50 mm macro lens will allow for close up. About the camera: very easy to set up and extremely easy to operate; just read the small booklet to get started. Some variations to explore later are to set up the quality of image capture (regular or RAW, at different resolutions) and the ability to shoot single pictures or a sequence, with or without exposure bracketing. In brief a camera for people who know all these details or want to or care to learn.Picture quality is very good and handling, battery life and LCD images are very good. I had a great experience with D60 and expect similar dependability and reliability but will update this later.

Many people have bought the Nikon D90 thinking of it as a Hi-Def camcorder first and a camera second. However, if you want to be happy with the D90 it's better to think of it as a best in class APS sized sensor DLSR which happens to have a movie mode.(To explain that, most DSLR's have a sensor smaller than 35mm as sensors get more expensive the bigger they go. Nikons and Canons have one roughly the size of the 1990's era APS film cameras, hence the term. Several newer and more expensive DSLR's have sensors that are equal to 35mm.)The D90 has substantially better high ISO noise performance than it's predecessors, all the way to ISO 3200. From some test photos I've seen the D90 even outdoes the D300. It is fast, responsive, has the new generation LCD that is clear and easy to read. In general is in every way an improvement over the D200 I used previously except for the inability to meter with manual lenses. That is an issue for me, but probably not for most people.This shouldn't be confused with full frame sensor cameras like the D3, D3X, and D700. I have the D700 and the difference in performance is like a Corvette to a Mazda, the D700 also costs a few times as much.The movie mode, which got most of the excitement, is both amazing and disappointing. Amazing because if you own a lot of lenses suddenly you can do things that used to take a serious pro movie camera; such as truly wide angles, narrow depths of field, and very low light shooting.It's disappointing because it's nothing more than capturing the live preview. There's no settings to speak of, no external microphone pickup, and as many people have pointed out any motion causes the image to "wiggle" on the screen. This essentially makes it useless for handheld movies, which I bet a lot of people were planning on using it for.I also found a lot of gradient changes (shifting noticeably in steps from light to dark) if you pan around in areas with a lot of contrast, like looking from inside a house to outside the window, even on a cloudy day. You can program the AE-L button to freeze the exposure, and that does help a lot.Despite my misgivings the movie mode has a lot of potential, just it has to be treated like a "pro" movie camera; mounted on a tripod and having shots planned out carefully.As a camera, like I said it's the best APS class Nikon so far, I only wish it could meter with manual lenses.

I am very happy with this kit. Finally a kit that has a lens with decent range. I upgraded from a D50 and have not looked back. Nikon hit the target for the mid-range, prosumer market with the D90. I am still learning the capabilities of this camera and am suprised every time I discover something new.The body is well built and has a great feel in the hand. The in-camera focus motor is quiet on my non G lenses. ISOs above 800 are very usable with low noise. Coming from the D50, the viewfinder is bright and bigger. Buttons are positioned well and reachable. LCD is ultra sharp and huge. The video is not quite there yet but I did not get this body for the video. I wanted the CMOS sensor EXPEED. However, done just right, no quick movements, tripod use and a steady zoom hand, you can make some nice clips. I did find Windows Media Player has problems with the Nikon Codec. It is jerky and stumbles on playback. Just use another player like Quicktime or VLC Player.Battery life is definately shorter on this body compared to the D50, but VR on the 18-105 adds to the battery drain.I am glad I skipped the D80. This is not a classic Nikon, "add and X or S to it", update. It is a full blown new release. I would reccomend this body to anyone looking for affordable Gen II color.For me the big selling point was the built in AF motor. I have older D lenses that will not AF on the D5000, D40, and D60 and I did not want to replace them with G lenses.Overall, solid body, built like a tank compared to the D50, very ergonomic and fast at most everything it does. I cannot scoff at the price since my only other option was the D300 for $600 more. The only thing I wish it had was the weather sealing that the D300 has. Besides that, I am totally happy with it.

This review is more of the purchase through Amazon.com than it is the Nikon product itself. I sensed the product was previously opened and repacked when I first received it. Nobody wants their new camera to have been used or even shipped to someone else. While Amazaon did say I could return the camera and receive another one, it was before Christmas and I didn't have a guarentee that I would receive it in time or even receive another one that was previously opened or even used as well. I have since found other items in the Nikon D90 box that confirmed my product was previously opened and used by someone else. Quite disappointing considering Amazon listed the product as new.The camera itself.....fantastic. I have waited some time for a digital SLR and have dealt with the slow instant digital cameras in the meantime. I had a Nikon 2020 previously and was awaiting the right product to purchase. I felt that the Nikon D90 was it and it hasn't disappointed. While perhaps the build quality isn't the same as my old 2020, it is still pretty solid. And I haven't dove into all of the features yet, but the speed and quality of just the Auto feature is fantastic and the lense is great as well.

Picture quality poor with constant over-exposed appearance. I have to go into iPhoto or Photoshop CS3 to boost saturation, reduce exposure, and increase sharpness. Auto mode must seek slower shutter speeds for shots as there is constant subject movement blur even set at 320+ (yes, I know I can shoot in shutter priority mode, but I'm old and lazy). My D70 actually performs with better picture quality (although it now has to go back to Nikon for a recall because it won't read its CF cards periodically). The D90 went back to Nikon after 33 days as I received two errors: the blinking "F--" which means no CPU lens attached (although using the 18-105mm kit lens) and the auto focus cuts out periodically. According to Nikon, there is a communications problem between the lens and body. I'm not satisfied with Nikon's digital quality. I have three other film Nikons including a Nikonos; two Hasselblads; and a Linhof Kardan 4x5" and never had a problem with any. Thankfully, AAFES is replacing it even though past the 30 day grace period.Glad I didn't spring for a D300 or D3 ....Post Script: Returned the D90 kit to Nikon for replacement. Found out today Nikon intended for me to pay more for the replacement kit as there had been a price increase since the purchase. It took a while for AAFES to choke Nikon into understanding they can't keep a person's camera and ask for a price increase. Is Nikon the GM and Chrysler of the photographic community?Post Post Script: New D90 kit arrived today. Shutter opens very delayed from depressing release; stays open after the basic exposure: as in hangs up. Panning during an exposure at 1/500 sec results in VERY LONG, cute horizontal lines where the picture should be. Nikon Tech Spt says send it back for repairs ... after less than 3 hours in my possession. Two for two bad D90s out of a population of two. I have a query in to Nikon to find out what they intend to do to rectify this situation. I hope I'm wrong in expecting zero response and support from them. Wait out; we'll see what happens!

The Camera was all that it was said to be. It was on time and everything worked exactly as the add said,Nikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

This camera has been SO reliable. I love it and it produces professional quality images. TOTALLY worth it.The only CON about this camera that is ind of annoying is the there is no auto focus for the video camera.

I purchased a Nikon D90 and received the Camera and 18-105 telephoto lens on December 23, 2010, and subsequently purchased an additional 70-300 telephoto lens and some filters and began taking pictures. The picture quality is excellent with either standard or fine quality and with the exception of taking a picture with too much backlight the quality of my 300 or so pictues are flawless. I usually set the shots to auto and let the camera do the work although the camera creates some great effects on aperature or shutter priority depending on focal depth or shutter speed sensitivity. I have used the camera for two months and will update with further comments as time goes on. In short it has been a great tool and will let you know how it performs over time. The D90 makes me look like an experienced photographer when I show my prints or view shots on my computer.

I have used DSLRs before but this is the first one I bought and was not at all disappointed.It is the perfect camera to own as a first time SLR owner if you plan to use it often as it can autofocus with all the old Nikon lenses.The picture quality is excellent but I recommend trying a wide angle lens such as the Nikkor 10-24mm or the Tokina 11-16mm which will create a whole new experience as you can create art with pictures.If you consider yourself a semi-serious photographer who considers photos art and don't mind a lot more weight compared to any Point-and-shoot, the D90 is for you. It takes excellent photos and most importantly is laid out very sensibly and is easy to navigate around the menus, not to mention is very, very very fast compared to a point-and-shoot.If you just want to take snap shots with your friends and family and shoot on occasional trips you probably want a point-and-shoot or the Nikon D3000 or older entry level models which are smaller, lighter and cheaper while not sacrificing quality very much but slim on more advanced features.

I spent a long time looking for the best camera for me, reading the customer reviews, comparing the features. I found especially helpful reviews by a guy who cataloged his journey via video,... he had first got and criticized the D90, purchased another, and then returned to the D90.In my journey, i was ready to purchase a different Nikon camera, which was a little less costly, and weighted less. I decided to drop by a local store to FEEL the camera in my hands,.. and that helped me a lot,... the less costly and lighter camera (the new D5000), but it didn't feel as good to me. My fingers are long (for a girl:)) and the D90 clearly felt a lot better to me. That sealed my decision for the D90.I am enjoying getting to know how to use it (used the Magic Lantern Series guide, and Ken [...] which were both helpful). With so much flexibility comes lots of options and therefor necessary learning. From the physical film days, I understood SLR photography basics,... in the digital world it is just some much easier to get the shot you want, once you learn a few things about light balance and color balance adjustments.The only thing I wish it had were a built in GPS for geo-tagging. I see that one can be purchased, but it looks bulky and hear that start up time and battery drain can be factors with it,... and I just don't want to deal with that.Good luck out there.

I am a serious amateur looking to learn, I am currently experimenting with speeds and all the features this camera allows; this camera its a beast, simply the best camera to take me up to very high levels as soon as I can. However there is one thing where the camera fails, and its video, when you are taking video by night and someone shoots a flash nearby, the electronic sensors don't know what to do and the image becomes badly corruptedNikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens for a second. This only happens on video; thats kind of disappointing while the other thing, a minor glitch, is that the camera does not allow you to have an external microphone for video.Thats is it, other than that, the D90 is the best camera I could get and a dream come true. For stills this is the one to get.On a side note, I ordered it from amazon, but they made a mess with my order and were not able to deliver the full order, so I bought it from a local store. Amazon asked me to fax papers to prove my identity, on a rather painfull and clumspy process. I felt like jumping through quite a few loops and they were unable to deliver my order complete, oddly one of their partners send its part of the deal so I ended up without the camera but with a very nice 50mm lense. Even after they ackwoledged their mistake they gave me no satisfaction whatsoever. I promised not to buy here again. Mmm now this reminds me.... ciao guys.

Updated 2/16/10: More than 11,000 shots later! At ISO's above 800, a few dead pixels are evident against dark backgrounds, but this is something I'm fine living with. Overall I'm very pleased with the camera and always look forward to using it. Although possible, capturing good video is difficult and the quality is mediocre for shooting moving objects. However, it's GREAT to have in a pinch to capture the unexpected. And I like it's compatible with older d-type lenses without the AF motor. I shoot portraits/candids with Nikon's previous generation 85mm f/1.8 and love the results, which would be difficult to achieve without AF.----------------------------------------------------------Addendum 11/4/08: I'm in the process of exchanging my original D90 for a replacement. I noticed a dead pixel, which I'm reading is common, but I feel that for $1000, the sensor should perform at least as well as my 3-yr old Canon 8MP S80, which has yet to reveal any issues whatsoever... and that's after being dropped and brutalized by our toddler. Only time will tell if the replacement D90 performs any better.----------------------------------------------------------To be honest, the D90 is a bit expensive compared its competition, and had I started from scratch I might have opted for the Canon 450D or perhaps the 40D, both of which have slightly better image quality (the 450D being much cheaper). But as I determined 18 years ago when I purchased my fist 35mm SLR after high-school, I found that Nikons just seem engineered for those who desire function over form. In this regard you could compare Nikon and Canon to the PC and Mac. Canon's seem a bit too plastic and lightweight, with default image settings built to "wow" the customer right out of the box. That's great, but I sense Nikon has a bit more respect for their customers who want to do more than simply point-n-shoot, especially with a D-SLR.In addition to fit/finish/features, there's an important technical issue I considered. The crop factor is 1.6 on all amateur Canons DSLRs whereas it's 1.5 on all DX Nikons. At 1.5, my favorite wide zoom lens, the Nikkor 16-85 DX, equates to 24-127mm. Very wide with decent telephoto. Canon's closest lens is the 17-85mm zoom, which at first seems practically identical, but it has an equivalent wide-angle focal length of 27mm. Those missing 3mm are VERY noticeable (which is why you pay dearly for incremental millimeters of wide angle improvement on either platform). The D90 was a no-brainer (not mention I already had two good lenses and a flash unit).

I love this camera!!!! I upgraded from a Nikon D70 to the new D90. The D90 has a much larger and brighter LCD view screen that is great for viewing photos after you have taken the shot as well as for viewing in the "Live" mode such as when you are shooting video. I love the fact that this camera shoots HD video as well as photos. I found the quality of the video to be excellent. It is also very easy to use.About the only negative I can think of is the fact that when you are shooting in video mode, the auto focus doesn't work if you zoom in or out. If you zoom, you have to use manual focus control, which is something of a pain. However, I think I can overcome this by editing the video clips later in Photoshop Premiere or Corel Video Studio Pro.Altogether I am extremely pleased with this camera and it's performance. The selling point, for me, was the fact that it included the ability to shoot HD video. I am primarily a still photo photographer, but I found the ability to have HD video in the same camera I use for still photography to be the perfect solution for me. (If you shoot video as your primary mode, this may not be your cup of tea, however.) Video clips are limited to 5 minute clips, I think, based on the cameras manual. This is not a problem for me, however, since I shoot video in small clips anyway, and then edit the clips using video software. That may not work if you are looking for videos in larger than 5 minute segments.Several video resolution options are available, depending on your reason for shooting video. If you don't need HD video, lower resolutions may be selected on the cameras menu. This model uses SD memory cards, which have come down significantly in price recently. I purchased both an 8 Gig and a 16 Gig SD card, both of which give me plenty of memory for both still and video shooting.If you are looking for a quality camera to use primarily as a still photo camera, but want the ability to shoot video as well (with the 5 minute limitation), this would be an excellent choice. I love the camera!

I just got this camera for Christmas '09. I wanted to use it for a few months before reviewing the product. Let me begin by saying I am a beginner with a camera of this size and capability. But, since Christmas, I have use the camera for every event instead of my little point and click. I have found that using the auto setting allows me to shoot very professional photos with the same ease as my Canon Sureshot. I have recently began using the more technical features of the camera and I'm getting ready to receive some instuctions from a professional. But overall I love this camera. The picture quality is amazing! I look forward to growing and learning all the ins and outs of this camera.

I'll admit up-front that I have only spent one day shooting with the D90 and have upgraded from a Nikon D70. The D70 was a great ~$1000 camera which I bought immediately upon its release. My photography improved dramatically with that camera and I had little motivation to invest in a new camera body.That complacency lasted until I heard about the D90. I wanted to explore HD video recording using my collection of Nikon lenses. I also wanted to increase my ISO to 3200 for night photography. Also, my D70 was having difficulty recognizing memory cards, so it was time for a replacement.The best way I can describe my upgrade experience is that using the D90 after three years with my D70 was like switching from a monochrome nokia phone to an iPhone. This camera is packed with useful features. The high-resolution screen on the back allows for impressive zooms that can verify in the field beyond doubt if you got the detail you wanted in your picture. It's got in-camera organization of your images however you want. You can store them to different folders on the memory card, sort them by date, and even have the camera record every image in RAW and JPEG.Most everything is pretty much in place between the two cameras. Adapting to the D90 is fairly intuitive, but there are several display fields that I have to look up in the manual because I don't know what they're referring to. The interface is so intuitive, it also contributes to the iPhone analogy I made earlier. This is a well-thought-out device. You can see the years of product research that have been invested to making the user experience rich within the D90. Doesn't make sense why they chose Ashton Kutcher to be their spokesmodel.If you're considering this camera, I'd assume you're already well enough versed in the world of photography that the following recommendations are of little value. I provide them for someone who might be considering a significant upgrade in their camera kit from a point-and-shoot.Here are some other products that go with the D90 like milk & cookies:Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (most people don't need the SB800- this one is excellent)Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon Zoom-Nikkor - Telephoto zoom lens - 70 mm - 210 mm - f/4.5-5.6 Ai-S - Nikon F

PeopleIf you love photography and if you think your are better than a beginner level or atleast know something about photography...Nikon D90 is your next step.This is all the good features packed in one camera...Nikon D90 is considered as the medium level camera but probably offers everything a camera should offer. I have heard my friends talking about their camera have around 15.1 mega pixels but 12 is more than enough. You can still blow the image to a big poster size without any distortion.It is slightly expensive but when you start taking pictures, it is totally worth it.I would recommend this camera to anyone who is passionate about photography and doesnt have a lot of money to spend on a professional camera....Lastly, I would recommend buying it from Amazon.com since they offer the best price in the current market.

I love the Nikon D90 camera. This camera has a very good picture quality; the photos are clean cut, clear, and very easy to edit in Photoshop. My old lens are also compatible with this Nikon camera. It is also really easy to use, my 11 year old son loves using this camera and he always asks me to use it. I would recommend this camera to everybody.

I've had my D90 for three weeks and I love it more each day. The D90 has a fully automatic mode so I was able to take pictures as soon as I got the camera, but its advanced features will take some time to master. The picture quality is outstanding even at higher ISOs. The 18-105 VR lens is sharp and will do for quite some time.What I don't like as well: The included software isn't terrible, but isn't great either. The video mode is 720p with 24fps max which could easily have been 1080i at 30fps. Still, the video seems clear and smooth on my monitor. I don't have an HDTV to try it on.I would classify this as a camera for the serious hobbyist. It is feature-rich and very high quality, but it still has a learning curve.Overall, I love my D90 and would recommend it without reservation to anyone wanting more than a point and shoot snapshot camera.

I was considering mainly Nikon and Canon before buying my D90, here a summary of what I have learned:> Great color saturation> ISO performances really good (with few light you can get good pictures)> Great 3" display> East to use and for non professional use and when you want to share your camera with someone (eg in your family) which is not familiar with A, S, M mode, I found the scene mode quite useful and fast if you want to take e.g. a portraits of your kids playing etc. without having too much time to adjust your settings - the auto mode for example also automatically release the flash and activate it when needed> Video mode is not perfect due to non-autofocus but is better than nothing. I found it usefull during holidays having to take video of unexpected event... If you like to take video in a countinuous way don't count on your D90 but again is nice to have it> Compared to D300 I found the weight/size a significant advantage. I like to take a lot of picture especially when I'm on holiday and having your camera all day long with me - in my case - the lighter, the better :) - of course without compromizing too much the picture quality, which is not the case talking about D90 vs. D300. It is true that D300 has a more protected body but then don't forget that your lens (probably) are not protect as well...> Nikkor 18-105 is not the best in class in terms of quality (materials don't give you the feeling you have a solid/well built zoom) however considering the price, the image quality and the the zoom range I don't see it as a bad option, especially if you buy the kit. I know that the 24-70 f2.8 is much much better but the cost is higher than the full D90+18-105 kit. Coming back probably I would but the D90 body + 18-70 or 24-120... since I cannot come back in time I bought for +110 USD the fantastic 50mm 1.8 and the "extended" kit is great> Compared to Canon 50D I personally like more Nikon for the color saturation, 50D is a little bit more expensive, I think better body materials and faster fpsGlobally, I found this camera a really good product, with an adequate price and well situated vs. actual competitors.

Have had the camera now for 3 weeks and absolutely love it. A relative had the exact model and got several pictures that I missed with my regular point and shoot at a recent family event.Its easy to use, balanced in hand, and the pictures come out great. I'm really excited to get artistic and do some cool portraits with the kids, black and whites, etc.Only one problem occured, at a recent event where I had already taken about 100 pictures and several videos, when I turned it on nothing would come up, no buttons worked. Just flashed f--- on the screen. I gave it 10seconds and tried again and it worked after that. Maybe it was getting too hot.Anyway, its fun and easy to use. I'd buy another one, just have to do some research on forums to find out what that error was.

I purchased the D90 as an upgrade to my Nikon D40x that I picked up in 2008. I wasn't concerned so much with the new features as with the fact that there is a focusing motor inside the D90 so it will now work with all my lenses including the Tokina 11-16mm, and the Nikon 50mm f/1.4. I've also found that the D90 is markedly better at shooting high-ISO, which is one area where the D40x faltered. I can now take relatively noise free pictures in very dim light up to approx. ISO 1600 with very little noticable grain, unless you're zooming into the image all the way.Great purchase...Nikon has done it again!

We are wedding and portrait photographers that wanted two identical camera bodies for weddings. I had a choice of a few more pro lenses or (2) D300's to replace our D70's. Last year we photographed 16 weddings and over 100 on-location portrait sessions with them and they have performed flawlessly. Low light of certain venues or churches are where the D90 shines. Still playing with video and I can't compare it to others but it seems to work well in creating fusion videos that our clients love. This year we are upgrading to D700's but from my perspective save your money buying D300's and buy good glass. The D90's Rock.

So, I upgraded from a D70s and was originally considering upgrading to the D300, but changed my mind when I saw the D90. For an average enthusiast the D90 offers very similar quality as the D300 plus the ability to shoot live video in HD. Sure you won't have the ability to shoot up to 6 fps and the better build (albeit heavier) body of the D300, but for $600 cheaper I couldn't justify the D300 over the D90.The biggest noticeable difference for me was the huge LCD screen and how clear and crisp the pictures look. Previously, on the D70s I had to zoom in to check my pictures after each shot but the new LCD screen is magnificent! I think I read somewhere the resolution on the LCD is equivalent to hd, but i'm not positive.Picture quality is great. I did not run any technical tests as I would I have no idea how to do them or interpret the results but based on my unscientific "eyeball" tests, the quality is great. I took indoor portrait shots with the ISO cranked up to 3200 and they still came out good. This is important to me as I take a lot of indoor shots. I also like the ability to create custom picture quality settings so I can easily/quickly access them to create the effect I want (i.e. vivid, etc).In camera editing. Sure its gimmicky, but its kinda neat as you could quickly convert your pictures to black and white, straighten the picture, or create a "fisheye" effect.Video is a nice feature to have. I don't ever see the need to take a picture in the "live view" function, but having the option to take hd video is nice. Like most people have mentioned, it takes a while to focus while in live view and it won't autofocus while you are recording. Also make sure to use a VR lens as I tried to shoot without one and the difference is noticeable. Another thing to note about video: if you plan on connecting this camera to the TV to watch videos, make sure you realize that the input into the camera is a "mini hdmi" input, not the traditional hdmi input. This shouldn't be a problem as you can find an adapter for under $10, but something to be aware of.The only other minor con I can think of is that this camera uses SD cards compared to the D70s which used CF cards so it was a pain having to get rid of all my old CF cards and buying new SDHC cards.Overall, this is a great camera and a great value as you get a lot of the things from the D300 at a much lower cost as well as the ability to shoot HD video. The picture quality is great and the additional settings/menus make this a great camera.

Anybody can find reviews on the web extolling the virtues of this digital camera. I bought it and like it. It's the best camera I've ever had, and I've had Nikons, Sonys, Kodaks, Polaroids, and even a no-name half-frame camera that produced excellent Kodachrome slides--twice as many per roll as a regular 35mm camera.Still, when the media compartment cover popped open in the camera bag, and I pulled out the camera using the camera strap, I snapped the cover in two. Less than two weeks old, and Nikon's warranty didn't cover "abuse and misuse," according to their tech support, and besides there were no "user-serviceable parts" so they didn't want to sell me a replacement. They wanted me to send it to them for repair (at my cost).Well, I ordered an OEM replacement online for about $12 and have had it for a while, but thought the two strips of Magic Mending tape that hold the two broken pieces in place were a badge, so I haven't gotten around to unscrewing two tiny Phillips screws (after all, they're not user-serviceable). Besides, with a 16 GB media card installed, I won't need to open the media compartment for a while even though I shoot mostly RAW+JPEG images that take up a lot of space.I do not understand how Nikon's solid camera, which can even control an off-the-camera slave flash WIRELESSLY, can be fitted with such fragile covers for the battery and media compartments. Perhaps they should study the Sony DSC-R1 that I have, to see how sturdiness looks.The body I bought from Amazon, by the way, is warranted in the USA by Nikon (except for misuse and abuse) and was cheaper than other sources I looked at, even including the sales tax I have to pay as a resident of the state of Washington. Amazon is based in Washington.

The Nikon D90 camera was recommended by a professional photographer. After using it for two months and also using a D40, I am delighted to have its many features. I searched the internet and found several D90s priced less, but was warned to purchase from only a Nikon authorized dealer. The Nikon website lists their authorized dealers. Amazon had the lowest price I found from the authorized dealers, and I haven't found a lower price since. I had no problems with its shipping nor the camera.I also recommend the use of Apple's Light Room software, Nikon Speedlight SB-600, and a light weight Manfrotto tripod. If you are starting a photographic hobby, you will be spending a good amount of money for the "essentials". Amazon is a good source for many of these.

This has been the best decision I have made in a long time. I had a Nikon D60 (which was a nice camera) but not nearly as customizable as this one. This camera is fast, affordable, & the quality would compare to the best. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a good prosumer camera. Very little desire left for upgrading once you own this camera. I have owned for a month now with 2500 pictures taken & ZERO problems or complaints. I don't think you would ever be sorry with this purchase.

I'm a professional photographer and have used the D-80 and the D-3 at work. This D-90 incorporates many of the features of both as well as some from the D-300. It may not have the "full" chip, but I have not found that to be a problem. The size and weight of the camera is perfect for good photos. Some of those small ultralite cameras are hard to hold steady. The preview feature of the big screen is great. I opted for the extra grip that holds a second battery so it extends the time between recharging. It's a great camera.

Nikon has really found the perfect camera for beginner's and advanced shooter's alike, and it's call the D90. I am not a beginner, but let me tell you if I was, this is the camera to get. It has a lot of buttons but that is no problem, if you don't know what something is in the menu's just hit the question mark button and a descriptive explanation lights up the D90's beautiful improved high res screen. The screen is why I bought the D90 instead of the D40 or D60, it lets me eyeball my exposure accuratley that way I can make the necessary adjustments to my EX comp, WB, and ISO. This camera is often compared to the D300, I can tell you this, if you are thinking of buying one or the other, there are only 3 differences between these 2 camera's. 1. If you are a casual shooter who does not need 1/8000 shutter speed then get the D90 with its 1/4000 SS, this is more than adequate for most sports and action shooting. The D300 excels when it comes to faster moving objects, like racecars. 2. The D300 has 51 Autofocus points while the D90 has 11. You will only need the extra AF points if you are doing really high speed Action, although the AF on the D300 is really sweet, it has lighting speed AF, but like most things in life, people will pay for this feature and never use it, thats where you will save you hard earned cash buying the D90. 3. SIZE, the D90 is a lot smaller and weighs less, due to the fact that the D300 has and Aluminum frame, and better weather sealing, I will say that the D90 is no slouch in the construction department though it feels very well built. So if you are really pondering which one to get, I say for most purposes the D90 is a year newer, has video, the same picture quality and low light capability (except for the AF of the D300, which focuses a bit faster in lowlight) You can save 500 bucks, and get better Lenses, I shoot Nikons pro glass with my D90 and love it, I have the 70-200 VR 2.8, and the 24-70 2.8 and let me tell you there is no comparison. Those lenses are tack sharp with this camera. Or if you cannot afford those lenses, then get the D90 body and the 16-85 VR Nikon lens, you won't be disappointed.

After my trusty D80 broke on me, and with no time to repair it before important trips into Europe, I took the plunge and got this camera. Upon first grasp of the D90, it feels instantly solid and purpose-built; all the buttons are perfectly placed. I hate it when cameras get in the way of my shot; the D90, when set up to your personal tastes, will let you quickly adjust anything that needs tweaking so you can get your perfect picture.Noise, sharpness, color/contrast, and dynamic range are all perfectly controlled. ISO 1600 often reveals very minor to slightly noticeable noise, easily corrected in Photoshop. Even with the 18-200 VR lens, a lens known for sometimes being a bit fuzzy, you'll get your shot, provided you focus and adjust correctly. Dynamic range is improved thanks to the greatly improved D-Lighting, making skies bluer and highlights a bit more detailed. I don't really use RAW for my pictures (bit slow and cumbersome), and the only reason I ever WOULD use it would be to recover some detail in shadows and highlights; I can forget RAW. Get the image composed right, and D-Lighting will erase any need for that.Movie mode? It's cool. Not intended for any serious film-making (exposure seems to be automatically controlled and there's no mic input), but it's fun if you happen to see a nice scene to film.For the price, the Nikon D90 is a Godsend. If you REALLY need a faster framerate or a metal body, get the D300 or D3. If you DON'T...come on, unless you're employed by a serious news agency or shooting in a full-on dust storm, these things won't make a difference...get the D90. Has all of the Nikon quality and build as the big boys, but made for people like us. We want a camera that does what we ask, and when we have that perfect shot composed and ready, it takes it well.

I am very happy that i bought this camera based on these reviews. Thank you guys for posting such a valuable RFR (reivews for reference)

I am an amateur photographer by far but got tired of missing the great moments waiting for my piece of junk 'point and shoot' to figure out that I wanted it to take a picture. After missing every attempted shot at my daughter's gymnastics meet, I told my wife we are droppin' some coin on a nice camera. I did a lot of web research reading reviews and talking with friends who had nice cameras. I had to go to Bestbuy to handle a few cameras because Montgomery ALABAMA does not have a single camera store......capital city too! NICE!Bottomline - this camera does more cool stuff than I had realized. Download the owner's manual from Nikon and see for yourself. I will not miss a great moment again. I could go into all of the features but others have done a much better job at writing reviews. I have never owned a Nikon nor a dSLR camera for that matter so I really have nothing to compare it to except my crappy 'point and shoots (misses)'. Try Cameta Camera on eBay because they offer the same package deal as on Amazon but for $40 less. Still a good deal on Amazon with the extra lens, case, battery, etc.

Strengths:Fast 11-Point Focus; Great Low Light Performance; Sharp LCD Screen; HD Video; Long Battery Life; Size; Solid Build;Weaknesses:Heavy for its 'compact' size'; Backlight on the Control Panel LCD Screen (on the right top of the unit) not bright enough; A bit cumbersome to activate "Timer".A camera that packs a big punch but without the bulk of the average sized DSLR. The body is smaller than the prosumer/professional DSLR's, which is perfect for the average enthusiast/hobbyist. I mated it to a 18-250mm lens and took it on a trip recently. That was all I needed to get wide and zoom shots. I had the "Auto Mode" set most of the time and all the shots came out very nice! The few times I used "Manual Mode" to tweak the Shutter, Aperture, ISO settings, the shots were amazing.

The D90 is a good camera that captures high resolution images as well as basic .MOV video files. The D90 is essentially a maturing of the old D70/D70s line with 12 MP sensor vice 6 MP, and a 3" LCD screen vice 2" for the D70s. The D90 has improved auto focus over the D70/D70s. The live view is not what I anticipated in that prior to taking a still image the mirror has to be released to the down position before being retracted a second time and then exposing the sensor. This obviously introduces delays and in some cases undesirable vibrations. Missing on the D90, but present on the D200, is the two step mirror up option for taking photos where the mirror is first retracted, virbations are allowed to dampen, and a second command releases the electronic shutter to capture the image. This is important for longer exposures and situations where a high magnification lens (e.g. 800-1200mm)is used on a tripod. Also missing from the D90 is a user defined time-lapse video capture mode, similar to what the Nikon P6000 provides. It would be a big benefit to include a 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 second user selectable inter-frame delay option for taking time lapse videos of flowers blossoming and other instances where time needs to be compressed. Despite the missed engineering opportunities, the D90 is a good still image camera which should provide users with many years of capturing memorable moments in their lives.

This camera is everything the reviews say. It takes fantastic pictures and is easy to use. Anyone wanting to upgrade to a more versatile and powerful camera should consider the D90.

I am not a camera expert at all. I wanted to take a digital SLR class, and to do so, I needed to buy a digital SLR. I was looking at the Canons in the $650 price range.I mentioned this to a friend of mine who is a professional photographer. She said that if I had any willingness at all to spend more, I should get the Nikon D90 - that it stood alone in class - it was the only pro-quality camera that was priced as though it were not a pro camera.This is what she said "This camera is sick and does video too. You may have seen the ads for it on TV. It has these brand new Nikon sensors which are incredible at shooting at all light levels. A lot of people are saying it's technically almost the same as my five thousand dollar camera. It's the kind of camera which is making pros scared that people will not hire pros any more."A professional photographer I trust endorsing it to this level, basically telling me that it was my only option - that was enough for me. More than my analyzing a chart of what features it has and what it doesn't - things I don't understand yet. So I bought the camera and brought it to work, and a coworker's husband is a professional photographer and he said that the Nikon D90 was his backup camera and he can't tell the difference. So that makes two pros who unequivocally say it stands alone in its class.So I'm not a pro, and what I can say is that it was very easy to learn, the video quality is also actually quite good, I've been taking pictures that look great, and the battery lasts forever. Also, any of my friends who know I have a camera drool when they find out I have the Nikon D90.The short answer is this - either trust me that I've had two pros tell me what I've told you, or find a professional photographer and ask them about the Nikon D90. I'm positive that they will tell you that there's nothing comparable unless you want to spend 5 times as much.Sometimes you just want the expert to point and say - that one, that's the right choice - your only choice. Sometimes you don't want to analyze tables of features and try to make heads and tails of it.

Shutter release fails intermittently with "F--" error code, indicating a faulty connection between D90 body and lens, a Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 in this case. Web search for this error reveals that many D90 users experience this problem, with a variety of lenses. Reseating the lens 10 times or so as suggested did not eliminate the failure, so I returned the Nikon and all accessories. Very disappointing, because it worked well otherwise.

I'm a long time Canon shooter, about 20 years actually. I decided to go "to the dark side" a few months ago due to ongoing quality control problems w/ Canon. I recently purchased a D300, D90, Sigma 150 macro, Nikon 16-85 VR and Nikon 70-300 VR to replace my Canon 1D Mark II, 40D and assorted lenses. The D300 is by far the best camera I think I've ever used and the D90 is almost as good. While the D90 doesn't have the weather sealed build or AF system of the D300, it is still built very well and also has a nice accurate AF system. I'd say the D90 offers 80% of what the D300 does at a much better price point for most people. Even the kit lens for the D90 is better than I expected, though I do wish it had a metal mount instead of plastic. Nice job Nikon. The only thing I miss from the Canon line-up is their pro-quality F4L lineup (17-40, 24-105, 70-200) but the above mentioned Nikon consumer glass comes very very close to the quality of the Canon pro glass at a fraction of the cost so I'm not complaining.I ordered both bodies and my lenses from Amazon. All were shipped very quickly even though I chose the free super-saver shipping. I've had problems w/ Amazon's warehouse shipping expensive camera gear in big boxes w/ little or no padding in the past and have returned several items shipped to me like that. I'm happy to say the last 3 or 4 things I've ordered from Amazon have come pretty well packaged which means they are paying attention to customer comments and feedback. The D90 I just received was in a big box but had plenty of bubble to keep it safe and secure during transport. Well done Amazon.

I just bought a new Nikon D-90 SLR Digital Camera from Amazon.com. This is the third Nikon SLR that I have owned in the past 8 years. My first two were the D-70 and the D-80. The D-90 has greatly surpassed my expectations in terms of technology improvements. Prior to purchasing the D-90, I always thought that the Canon Digital SLRs had a very slight advantage over the Nikons in terms of color hue and saturation. Not so any longer, the blues and greens produced by the D-90 are the best that I have ever seen with any camera and the subject pictures require very little if any final editing in terms of color appeal! And the clearity and sharpness of the pictures are amazing. It was well worth the extra money to upgrade from the D-80 to the D-90. I use the Nikon VR 18-200 mm lens and find that I now have the perfect one lens/camera solution for nearly all of my photography needs. I am extremely pleased with my new D-90 and strongly recommend it to anyone that is thinking about upgrading to the next level of photography.

The Camera would have received a 5 star rating for everything else but one thing that ruins everything for me is the error that it comes up with very frequently and completely hangs.It's been 3 weeks with the camera with infrequent use and it has already frozen 5 times so far which required me to remove the battery to rest the same. I also own a Nikon N70 and my brother owns a Nikon D70 and they both have no issues. So it is surprising that I am now the owner of a product that is probably poorly constructed. I initially thought that it could be a software bug but it appear more like a manufacturing defect now.Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom LensUpdate 27th Oct, 2009: I will be receiving my replacement kit tomorrow. I am hoping that I will not have issues with the same. Fingers crossed.

I needed a replacement for my old D70s and after a lot of research including D300, D200 and comparable Canon cameras, I decided to go for the D90.It basically does everything the D300 does (I used the D300 from my father for awhile) for a much lower price and you get the lighter and smaller body as well.In term of sturdiness, it is on par with the D70s. It might not be as solid as semi-pro cameras (where they use magnesium alloy and seal everything to protect from rain/humidity/dust) but it feels very sturdy: it's build to last.Images quality is at least as good as D300 and much better than the D200.I didn't buy the kit because I already had a couple lenses and because the 18-105 VR is nothing special. It's better to invest in a good lens that you can resale later than buying a cheap one with plastic mount that nobody will ever want to buy from you. Remember that your camera won't be worth a penny in 3 years but your lens will still be worth 70-100% of today's new price.Better go for the nikkor 16-85 VR + 70-300 VR or nikkor 18-200 VR. The 18-50 2.8 from sigma is actually a very good lens (fast and small) as well for a very reasonable price.Bottom line, you can't go wrong with this camera and because of its small body, you won't hesitate to take it everywhere with you.

Amazon sold me a gray market Nikon d90 camera, from their stock, without stating that it was a gray market. I AM REALLY STUNNED THAT THEY WOULD DO THIS. I HAVE PURCHASED MY LAST ITEM FROM AMAZON

I have recently purchased the new D90 from Nikon and can honestly say this new camera is one of the best I have ever used. I was looking originally to upgrade my Nikon D200 to the new Nikon D300 and stumbled upon the new D90. I currently have a Nikon D200, D70s, D40x and a whole bunch of Nikon Glass and Flashes, all of which are completely interchangeable with this new camera! I must say that I feel that Nikon has created a giant killer (the competition, especially for Canon). When you pick the unit up you will experience a well thought out and engineered product (you should always go to a brick and mortar store to try out a camera first for proper fit in hands, feel, aesthetics, etc.). Some people have complained that the D90 is too small for their hands. I am a really big guy who has big hands and though the unit is small in my hands, it is still comfortable to use and does not feel like a plastic throw-a-way like the Canons. I have added the MB-D80 Hand Grip to the D90 for additional surface area and better controls (plus additional battery capacity) and the unit feels just as good as my larger D200 which also has the MB-D200 Hand Grip for similar reasons.Regarding the D90's exceptional features, you will not go wrong here. The camera can serve both as a new bee unit for someone starting out or for a pro/enthusiast like myself with extremely fast shutter speeds, good 11 point focus area, and the real killer is the 720P HD Video capture capability...pure cream! I am sure glad I did not spend the extra money on the D300 as the reviews of the D90 are just as good as if not better than the D300...all for a camera costing a good $900.00 less!All-in-all, a very good investment here for anyone wanting a very excellent, fast, and fun DSLR!

If you're not technologically inclined I wouldn't suggest buying this camera. It has a mind boggling amount of features. However, if you are into teaching yourself new things, this is a great buy! The quality of photos that can be taken with this camera are simply amazing! So, for the intermediate photographer I would say go ahead, treat yourself to a nice camera.

I have read that some do not agree that stepping up from a D80 to a D90 is a good move due to how closely related these DSLR's are, but they could not be more wrong!I am not saying that the D80 is not a good performer (I still have one of mine), but when compared to the D90 (baby D300 :-), it is a little behind.Image quality wise, the D80 stil rocks, and I still use it during photo shoots, however, the D90 has exceeded all of my expectations by comparison.The D90 is much faster in EVERYTHING that it does!The D90 has a better, more functional menu system!The D90 has more sophisticated picture controls!The D90 has a faster frame rate!The D90 has a larger LCD screen!and there is something special about that CMOS sensor in my opinion!I will be honest in saying the D90 takes a bit of getting used to (color reproduction wise) when compared to the D80, but once you have it dialed in exactly how you want it to be, you will be EXTREMELY satisfied!I am satisfied with my D90 in every way, and am considering selling my D80 to get a 2nd D90...maybe.Please understand, I still use my D80 almost as much as my D90, but when it comes to doing my highly important paid work, I reach for my D90 first...but then again, who wouldn't.I would speak about it's phenominal high ISO performance (the real reason why I bought one...not the video..don't use it), but after a little internet research, I'm sure you'll be able to find more than I can tell you. Just trust me, it is worlds beyond the D80 in that aspect! Nikon has found a way to master it's noise compression!This camera is HIGHLY recommended!!!