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I am a serious amateur photographer. My last two cameras were already advanced compact cameras. The D90 is the first low-end professional SLR with exchangable lenses that I own. I bought the D90 along with a combination of Nikon lenses and a Nikon flash. But I want to concentrate in the camera: The D90 is smaller than the real professional ones but larger and heavier than any advanced compact. You get used to its weight tough, meaning, it is not unbearable. Take this from a 5'4" woman. Despite the additional weight, I like the camera's solid feeling. Although it delivers and it delivers well, buyers should know that it is a VERY complex little light-image computer in your hands. The menus are easy to work with and to remember; they are very logical. But there are plenty menus. I am still learning them as I learn more about digital photography in the classes I am taking. I use the Liveview but not as much as other people like to use it. The only thing I do miss is the flip off viewer of my compact cameras. I like to take pictures of my pets from the ground, and without a flip off viewer you cannot do this without laying on the groud yourself.I only buy lenses and flashes from Nikon because the camera works great with its own equipment. I have the 18-200 lens and I could not be happier with the results I get.If you are serious about moving to a bit higher level in your photography skills, this is a great camera and it could very well be the only camera you need. Cameras and lenses are expensive, so enthusiast photographers like me should pick carefully the items that actually need according to their skill level. I recommend the D90 without any reservation to serious amateur photographers.

graduated from TCU with an art degree back in 1989 and, although that was years ago, some things I learned never change. My photography professor at that time taught us about the differences in lenses, how finely they grind the glass for clarity in various brands, and how Nikon even makes the glass on their lenses better than competitors and we were shown, in depth, exactly what he meant and how cameras are manufactured. Because of everything else the Nikon can do, it was his top pick. I remembered that and, having experimented with many many cameras as an artist myself all this time, I found him to be correct.Fast forward to this year when I decided to update some of my skills with all the new toys on the market and took a new photography class another university where I became good friends with my new professor. This was also her favorite camera.So...even though I'd owned 4 Nikons and bought a d80 not long ago, the more I read about this one and the more I compared the differences not only in the other Nikons but the other cameras on the market to choose from, I bought myself a little present and all I can say is...WOW!It amazes me how the Nikons actually are becoming more and more lightweight and compact but are doing more at the same time.More importantly, this allows amateur photographers to easily enter the realm of the professionals with its ease of use, but to allow those who study photography to play with so many toys that they learn something new they can do every day.I will add that I called the Nikon help department when I had accidentally changed a setting without knowing it and needed help. They were great, fast, and stayed on the phone with me to answer any and all questions so that I was up to speed and my camera was as well.Even someone who has only operated a Poloroid camer before can pick this up and amaze themselves...but those who love photography will be, in my opinion, equally amazed.

ProsThe same ISO capability of the D300.Intuitive layout that Nikon is famous forFast - focus, frames per second, and card accessFirst DSLR to have video, but . . .ConsVideo has poor audio quality and no AFKit lens is not worth what Nikon says it's worthRecommendation: Casual users who aren't concerned about how tough the kit lens is should buy now. Semi-pros who want a good lens might want to wait and just get the body (available about a month after the kit release)Before making the leap to the D90 I researched this and other cameras for several weeks. I actually wanted the more expensive D300 because of the magnesium body and weatherproofing, but ultimately decided that the $600 difference was too big for just that one issue.The D90 has the same sensor (or greatly similar depending on the source) as the D300 which means it shares the same great ISO capabilities. 1600 looks fine and you can definitely get usable small prints from even 3200. There are some reviewers on other sites claiming that the D90 has better noise reduction than the D300. Combine that with the the new Nikon VR lenses and you can shoot in low light at ridiculously slow shutter speeds. I've always hated using a flash and this camera is going to allow me to avoid using it in situations I never dreamed were possible. I took a shot in a dimly lit room at night and this camera picked up details I couldn't see with my own eyes!The control layout is superb. The single button choices make complete sense - ISO, image quality, white balance and previous shot are right there on the left side of the LCD.I did not buy this camera for its video function. However, Nikon did not deliver the goods here. You can buy a several year old Canon P&S S2 or S3 that shoots video (VHS/regular quality, not HD) at 30fps with stereo sound AND autofocus. If they could put that kind of functionality on a $200 camera it should be possible on a $1000 one as well. It just seems that if you're going to add a function like this it should have been done well or not done at all. If you're buying this camera because of its video capability then I would urge you to wait until Nikon or another DSLR maker does it right. Or just buy a separate HD video camera at a fraction of the cost of the D90.I realize a lot of folks like the kit lens, but it is not the same quality as Nikon's other zooms in this price range. I read that Nikon says this kit lens, the 18-105mm VR, would sell for $400. Thus the "$100 savings by buying the kit." I bought the Nikon 70-300mm VR at the same time for about $485 and the build quality is far better with a metal mount and rubber gasket to keep out the elements. The kit lens has a plastic mount with no rubber gasket and it just feels cheap in comparison. If you're just looking for a basic everyday lens as an average user this might not matter, but if you're an aspiring amateur/semi-pro this is really not acceptable.Overall this is a great camera and it is, minus the lack of weather proofing (which I can't expect at this price range anyway), exactly what I was looking for. It does have its flaws, however. Thus the 4 star rating instead of 5.

I have been steadily moving up in cameras and it was time to make the jump to a DSLR. This camera is a little on the pricey side for a first DSLR, but you wont regret it a bit. The images it produces are fantastic. I really enjoy low light photography, and I have been able to grab some really nice shots have pretty high ISO's even without a tripod (it's not easy, but the camera goes a long way to make it work if you can just hold steady.) The feature set is a bit overwhelming at first, but the great thing about the camera is that if you are coming from a point-n-shoot world, out of the box this camera has enough automation to make it possible to start taking good photos right away. I picked up enough from the quick start manual to be able to put the lens on and go. Everything is at your fingertips. The controls are laid out great and the menus are easy to navigate. This is my first Nikon and all the reviews I have read are true, Nikon puts together as much ease of use as they can into a very robust camera.The kit lens is what you would expect it to be. It handles most basic shooting needs. Again, this is my first DSLR, so it is perfect for general photography. I have been able to get some really nice close up shots and it can pull in good to get some great action shots of my son playing soccer. I have found, though, that I am going to need to start saving for a couple of additional specialty lens's to really do to telephoto and macro shots right, but if you are on a budget and/or need to grab just one lens to run with, the kit lens does a good enough job.The camera isn't too heavy and feels good in your hand.The liveview is pretty much worthless. Not really the camera's fault, just the nature of what has to happen for liveview to work. The focus lock is terribly slow, and the shutter lag is horrible. That being said, it is a DSLR, and if you are looking to get into that arena, just having the liveview is a nice "bonus" on the occasion that you might need to get a shot on a tripod that is set up higher or lower than your eye level. I give Nikon credit for including it.The icing on the cake is the ability to shoot HD video. A still and separate video camera really are needed to take shots of any serious nature. The right tool for the right job holds true. BUT, it is nice to be able to flip it over to liveview and start recording. When I am out taking stills, that's what I am doing, so the video camera stays home. If something happens that just screams for motion, it does the job very sufficiently. Again, don't toss your video equipment, and don't buy the camera based off of this feature. It's a great camera on it's own, the video capabilities are just extra fun on the side.You can't go wrong with this rig. I grabbed an 8gb SD card to give me plenty of room for RAW shooting and video, and getting it all through Amazon was a wonderful experience that I would highly recommend.

I have captured lots of images with this camera and its been great from its handling to the high quality low light abilities to its quick 4.5fps speed. This was a great camera. But... a new Nikon D90 replacement will be out in a few months with the announcement coming out at Photokina in Germany 9.21-9.26. So if you are considering getting a D90 this late in the cycle you might want to hold off a few months to see how they improve on this great camera. Check out Nikon rumors dot com for more information. But if you can't wait I am pretty sure this will be several hundred cheaper than the new one coming out although it won't have all the features but still you can't go wrong. I no longer have this camera and am waiting for the update of the D90.

~The first part of this review is on the body only. The lens review will be at the bottom.~For those of you trying to decide between the D80 and D90, I share your dilemma. I spent a lot of time deliberating between the two before making my decision. The D80 offers an amazing realm of features for the money, but the D90 has features you'll wish you had. The D90 offers a 3" LCD to the D80's 2.5", an active anti-dust cleaning system for the sensor, LiveView which is a real boon in tricky angle situations but due to it's slow autofocus speed, use the viewfinder for most other situations, and of course 12.3MP to the D80's 10.2MP. The ISO range is also expanded from 200-3200, to the D80's 100-1600 with better signal-to-noise ratio. The D90 also offers a Lo-1 and Hi-1 expanded ISO of 100 and 6400 respectively. The D90 has excellent image editing and shooting mode options. The Color settings are Standard, Neutral and Vivid, all with adjustable parameters. It also offers a Monochrome setting also with adjustable settings. (NOTE: Tweak the contrast in-camera on Monochrome, and you can (almost) achieve the look of B&W film). The shooting mode dial offers Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Program Auto, along with some specialized modes. They all offer excellent options for exposure, but if you're used to a manual 35mm camera, go with full Manual mode. The only automatic functions I use are Autofocus and Auto White Balance, and I get better results adjusting exposure myself. Bottom Line: Those experienced with SLR's and willing to spend a little extra should definitely go with this camera. The return on the investment will be worth the cash.LENS REVIEWThe AF-S NIKKOR 18-105mm 3.5-5.6G VR ED wide-angle zoom lens included with the D90 kit is a good lens. Despite it's plastic mount and relatively small maximum aperture, it's a good first lens. However, I've had the camera for only two days and have already probed the limits of the lens in low light. The VR function is it's saving grace. I was able to get a handheld shot indoors at night in relatively low lighting with a 1/50 shutter speed at f/3.5 at about ISO 400, although very slightly underexposed. In normal daylight situations out in the world, this lens performed very well. The AF is smooth and quiet, with very little hiccups. The depth of field, despite the max. aperture of 3.5, is very nice, as is the bokeh. As a kit lens, it's a step above the competition. However, when you decide to upgrade the lens I'd go with two: The 18-200mm VR Wide Angle Zoom as your walkaround lens and the AF 50mm Nikkor 1.4D for low light indoor/night portraits.~This is an addition to the review above~I'd recommend shooting color shots on the Standard or Neutral settings. The Vivid setting can make colors look too artificial and in some cases bleed together. You'll be better off playing with color corrections in Photoshop to achieve higher saturation and contrast.

I am new to DSLR and love this camera. Bought one for myself in December and getting another one in July for my sibling. If you are new to DSLR, highly recommend this one as it is user friendly! Love Nikon!

This is a great book for those who are novices and want to understand how to use this sophisticated instrument. For advanced users there are many other works.

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).