
Why do so many people who look forward to the enthusiastic presence of a new DSLR camera from Nikon, the D90 called dirumorkan akan? Whether a new Nikon camera flooding that occurred this year are still not sufficient? It's D60, and D300, D700, and last, why many look for D90?
In the world of SLR, Nikon has been famous for its quality, both for kameranya and lensanya range. Make good DSLR in the entry-level or professional DSLR, Nikon successfully maintain the consistency in terms ergonomi and good design, high performance and the satisfactory results of the image. One of the Nikon DSLR camera that is very popular among photographers is the Nikon D80, a camera that middle-class and high price. Up to now the existence of the Nikon D80 is still able to compete with the DSLR camera other, more modern, but not necessarily to compete in terms of new features such as live-view.
SPECIFICATION NIKON D90

- 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor: Coupled with Nikon's 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 sensor's 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: Nikon's 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 FormatDX
- Image Sensor TypeCMOS
- Sensor Size15.8 x 23.6mm
- Total Pixels12.9 million
- Effective Pixels12.3 million
- Image Area (pixels)
DX-format
(L) 4288x2848
(M)3216x2136
(S)2144x1424 - Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution4.5 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 Size3 in. diagonal
- LCD Monitor TypeSuper Density
- LCD Monitor Resolution920,000 Dots
- LCD Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
- LCD Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness,7 levels
- Shutter typeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV - Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV - Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity200 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV - Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity3200 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV - Lowest Expanded ISO SensitivityLo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitvityHi-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 MediaSD
SDHC - Storage SystemJPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality
AVI
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW) - File SystemCompliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF
EXIF 2.21 - Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Auto
Auto (flash off) Advanced Scene Modes - Advanced Scene ModesPortrait
Landscape
Close-up
Sports
Night Portrait - Exposure Metering System420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Center-weighted
Spot - Metering Range1) 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 CouplingCPU
- Exposure Compensation±5EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1 - Exposure LockYes
- Exposure BracketingYes
2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV - Shutter Release ModesSingle-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 ModesMovie with sound
HD 1280 x 720/24 fps VGA 640 x 424/24 fps QVGA 320 x 216/24 fps - White BalanceSun
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 BracketingYes, 2 or 3 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
- D-Lighting Bracketing2 exposures
- Live View Shooting
yes - Playback FunctionsFull frame
Zoom
Slideshow
Pictmotion
Histogram
Shooting data
Highlight point display
Auto image rotation
Sound playback
D-Movie playback Thumbnail (4, 9, 72 segments) Calendar - InterfaceHi-speed USB
NTSC
HDMI - Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Compatible Lenses1) 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 Angle1.5
- Viewfinder-2.0 to +1.0 m-1
- Viewfinder Frame CoverageApprox. 96%
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment(-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint19.5
- Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
- Focusing Screen
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines - Interchangeable Focusing ScreensNo
- Viewfinder MagnificationApprox. 0.94
- Depth-of-field ControlYes
- Autofocus SystemNikon 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/Points11
- Autofocus Sensitivity-1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F
- Focus ModesSingle-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Live View autofocus; Face-priority, wide area, normal area - Single-point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeYes
- Auto-area AF ModeYes
- Focus LockAE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S) - Picture ControlStandard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Nine User-customizable settings
Portrait
Landscape - In-Camera Image EditingTrim
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 FlashYes
- External Flash ShoeYes
- Built-in Flash Distance56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Save/Load Camera settingsYes
- Nikon Creative Lighting System CompatibilityYes
Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A/B 4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual mode - Flash Sync Speedup to 1/200
- FP High Speed Syncup to 1/4000
- Flash Sync ModesFront-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync - Flash Control1) 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 ShoeYes
- Self-timer2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration
- World Time SettingYes
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- Battery TypeRechargeable
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
- AC AdaptorEH-5a AC Adapter
- Battery ChargerMH-18a Quick Charger
- Image CommentYes
- Battery Life (shots per charge)850 shots (CIPA)
- Tripod Socket¼-20
- Approx. DimensionsWidth 5.2 in. (132mm)
Height 4.1 in. (103mm)
Depth 3.0 in. (77mm) - Approx. Weight22 oz. (620g)
- Supported LanguagesChinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
- Supplied SoftwareSoftware Suite CD-ROM
- Optional AccessoriesMB-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
- OtherSpecifications 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
