Product Description

Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality and a cinematic 24fps D-Movie Mode, the Nikon D90 exceeds the demands of passionate photographers.

Key Features

 

 

 

• 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor: Coupled with Nikons EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured.
• Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second: Combined with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag, dramatic action and decisive moments are captured easily.
• World’s first D-SLR with an HD movie mode: Record cinematic-quality 24fps movie clips with sound at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels) in Motion JPEG format, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.
• Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200: High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO setting.
• 3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor: High resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing guarantees confident image review and movie playback.
• Built-in image sensor cleaning: Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust particles from the sensors optical low pass filter.
• 11-point AF system: Consistently fast and accurate autofocus, reinforced by the Nikon Scene Recognition System, delivers razor sharpness in a wide variety of conditions.
• One-button Live View: Easy to use Live View activates access to 3 contrast detection focus modes including Face Priority AF.
• Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System: Nikons renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates images, referencing an on-board database of over 30,000 photographic scenes, for unmatched exposure accuracy.
• Comprehensive exposure control: Five advanced scene modes plus Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual.
• Auto Active D-Lighting: Selectable and Automatic, Active D-Lighting optimizes details within shadows and highlights, taming high-contrast situations in real time.
• Durable, high precision shutter: Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures shutter life and accuracy.
• In-Camera Image Editing: Creative freedom stems from exclusive in-camera image editing, featuring Fisheye effect, Straighten and Distortion Control as well as D-Lighting, Red-eye Reduction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more.
• GPS geo-tagging: GP-1 GPS unit (optional) provides automatic real-time geo-tagging.

   

   

  Tech Specs

  Key Features

  • 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor: Coupled with Nikons EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured.
  • Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second: Combined with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag, dramatic action and decisive moments are captured easily.
  • World’s first D-SLR with an HD movie mode: Record cinematic-quality 24fps movie clips with sound at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels) in Motion JPEG format, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.
  • Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200: High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO setting.
  • 3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor: High resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing guarantees confident image review and movie playback.
  • Built-in image sensor cleaning: Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust particles from the sensors optical low pass filter.
  • 11-point AF system: Consistently fast and accurate autofocus, reinforced by the Nikon Scene Recognition System, delivers razor sharpness in a wide variety of conditions.
  • One-button Live View: Easy to use Live View activates access to 3 contrast detection focus modes including Face Priority AF.
  • Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System: Nikons renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates images, referencing an on-board database of over 30,000 photographic scenes, for unmatched exposure accuracy.
  • Comprehensive exposure control: Five advanced scene modes plus Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual.
  • Auto Active D-Lighting: Selectable and Automatic, Active D-Lighting optimizes details within shadows and highlights, taming high-contrast situations in real time.
  • Durable, high precision shutter: Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures shutter life and accuracy.
  • In-Camera Image Editing: Creative freedom stems from exclusive in-camera image editing, featuring Fisheye effect, Straighten and Distortion Control as well as D-Lighting, Red-eye Reduction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more.
  • GPS geo-tagging: GP-1 GPS unit (optional) provides automatic real-time geo-tagging.

  Tech Specs

   

  • 
    Image Sensor Format
    DX
     
  • 
    Image Sensor Type
    CMOS
     
  • 
    Sensor Size
    15.8 x 23.6mm
     
  • 
    Total Pixels
    12.9 million
     
  • 
    Effective Pixels
    12.3 million
     
  • 
    Image Area (pixels)
    
    
    DX-format
    (L) 4288x2848
    (M)3216x2136
    (S)2144x1424
     
  • 
    Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
    4.5 frames per second
     
  • 
    Continuous Shooting Options
    
    DX-format
    CH: Up to 4.5 frames per second
    CL: Up to 4 frames per second
     
  • 
    LCD Monitor Size
    3 in. diagonal
     
  • 
    LCD Monitor Type
    Super Density
     
  • 
    LCD Monitor Resolution
    920,000 Dots
     
  • 
    LCD Monitor Angle of View
    170-degree wide-viewing angle
     
  • 
    LCD Monitor Adjustments
    Brightness,7 levels
     
  • 
    Shutter type
    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
     
  • 
    Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec. in steps of 1/3
    1/2
    1 EV
     
  • 
    Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3
    1/2
    1 EV
     
  • 
    Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
     
  • 
    Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    200 in steps of 1/3
    1/2
    1 EV
     
  • 
    Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    3200 in steps of 1/3
    1/2
    1 EV
     
  • 
    Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)
     
  • 
    Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity
    Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
     
  • 
    Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options

    Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV

    Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV 

     
  • 
    Storage Media
    SD
    SDHC
     
  • 
    Storage System
    JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality
    AVI
    Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
     
  • 
    File System
    Compliant with DCF 2.0
    DPOF
    EXIF 2.21
     
  • 
    Exposure Modes
    Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
    Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
    Manual (M)
    Auto
    Auto (flash off) Advanced Scene Modes
     
  • 
    Advanced Scene Modes
    Portrait
    Landscape
    Close-up
    Sports
    Night Portrait
     
  • 
    Exposure Metering System
    420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
    Center-weighted
    Spot
     
  • 
    Metering Range
    1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
     
  • 
    Exposure Meter Coupling
    CPU
     
  • 
    Exposure Compensation
    ±5EV in increments of 1/3
    1/2
    1
     
  • 
    Exposure Lock
    Yes
     
  • 
    Exposure Bracketing
    Yes
    2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
     
  • 
    Shutter Release Modes
    Single-frame [S] mode
    Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames-per-second
    Live View [LV] mode
    Self-timer mode
    Continuous high-speed [CH] mode: 4.5
     
  • 
    Movie Modes
    Movie with sound
    HD 1280 x 720/24 fps VGA 640 x 424/24 fps QVGA 320 x 216/24 fps
     
  • 
    White Balance
    Sun
    Shade
    Fluorescent
    Incandescent
    Flash
    Preset
    Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
    Auto
    Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning; Sun Shade Fluorescent Incandescent Flash Preset Fine Tune by Kelvin Color temperature setting
     
  • 
    White Balance Bracketing
    Yes, 2 or 3 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
     
  • 
    D-Lighting Bracketing
    2 exposures
     
  • 
    Live View Shooting
    
    yes
     
  • 
    Playback Functions
    Full frame
    Zoom
    Slideshow
    Pictmotion
    Histogram
    Shooting data
    Highlight point display
    Auto image rotation
    Sound playback
    D-Movie playback Thumbnail (4, 9, 72 segments) Calendar
     
  • 
    Interface
    Hi-speed USB
    NTSC
    HDMI
     
  • 
    Lens Mount
    Nikon F bayonet mount
     
  • 
    Compatible Lenses
    1) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
    2) D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR)
    3) AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
    4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions except Autofocus, 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
    5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure modes A and M but exposure meter does not function. Electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is 5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides
     
  • 
    Picture Angle
    1.5
     
  • 
    Viewfinder
    -2.0 to +1.0 m-1
     
  • 
    Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    Approx. 96%
     
  • 
    Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    (-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)
     
  • 
    Viewfinder Eyepoint
    19.5
     
  • 
    Reflex Mirror
    Quick-return type
     
  • 
    Focusing Screen
    
    Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
     
  • 
    Interchangeable Focusing Screens
    No
     
  • 
    Viewfinder Magnification
    Approx. 0.94
     
  • 
    Depth-of-field Control
    Yes
     
  • 
    Autofocus System
    Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9ft.10 in.)
     
  • 
    Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    11
     
  • 
    Autofocus Sensitivity
    -1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F
     
  • 
    Focus Modes
    Single-servo AF (S)
    Continuous-servo (C)
    Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
    Live View autofocus; Face-priority, wide area, normal area
     
  • 
    Single-point AF Mode
    Yes
     
  • 
    Dynamic AF Mode
    Yes
     
  • 
    Auto-area AF Mode
    Yes
     
  • 
    Focus Lock
    AE-L/AF-L button
    Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
     
  • 
    Picture Control
    Standard
    Neutral
    Vivid
    Monochrome
    Nine User-customizable settings
    Portrait
    Landscape
     
  • 
    In-Camera Image Editing
    Trim
    D-Lighting
    Color Balance
    Image Overlay
    Filter Effects
    Monochrome
    Color Balance
    NEF (RAW) processing
    Quick retouch
    Straighten
    Distortion Control
    Fisheye
    Small picture
    Red-eye correction
     
  • 
    Built-in Flash
    Yes
     
  • 
    External Flash Shoe
    Yes
     
  • 
    Built-in Flash Distance
    56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m
     
  • 
    Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
     
  • 
    Save/Load Camera settings
    Yes
     
  • 
    Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility
    Yes
    Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A/B 4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual mode
     
  • 
    Flash Sync Speed
    up to 1/200
     
  • 
    FP High Speed Sync
    up to 1/4000
     
  • 
    Flash Sync Modes
    Front-curtain sync (normal)
    Slow sync
    Rear-curtain sync
    Red-eye reduction
    Red-eye reduction with slow sync
     
  • 
    Flash Control
    1) i-TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash
    2) AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 used with CPU lens
    3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27, and 22S
    4) Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900 and SB-800
     
  • 
    Accessory Shoe
    Yes
     
  • 
    Self-timer
    2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration
     
  • 
    World Time Setting
    Yes
     
  • 
    Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
     
  • 
    Battery Type
    Rechargeable
     
  • 
    Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
     
  • 
    AC Adaptor
    EH-5a AC Adapter
     
  • 
    Battery Charger
    MH-18a Quick Charger
     
  • 
    Image Comment
    Yes
     
  • 
    Battery Life (shots per charge)
    850 shots (CIPA)
     
  • 
    Tripod Socket
    ¼-20
     
  • 
    Approx. Dimensions
    Width 5.2 in. (132mm)
    Height 4.1 in. (103mm)
    Depth 3.0 in. (77mm)
     
  • 
    Approx. Weight
    22 oz. (620g)
     
  • 
    Supported Languages
    Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
     
  • 
    Supplied Software
    Software Suite CD-ROM
     
  • 
    Optional Accessories
    MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack, ML-L3 wireless remote control, DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-5a AC Adapter, Capture NX2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2
     
  • 
    Other
    Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
     
  • 
    Supplied Accessories
    • EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
    • MH-18a Quick Charger
    • DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
    • DK-21 Rubber Eyecup
    • UC-E4 USB Cable
    • EG-D2 Audio Video Cable
    • AN-DC1 Camera Strap
    • BM-10 LCD Monitor Cover
    • Body Cap
    • BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
    • Software Suite CD-ROM

    *Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.