Nikon D90 review

The D90 is Nikon's new enthusiasts' DSLR, but is there really a big enough gap between the amateur D60 and the pro-spec D300?

Our Score 5

Last reviewed: 2009-01-07January 7th 2009

Digital SLRs/Hybrids Review

Price at launch	£799.00
Product Type	Digital SLR Camera
Battery Size Supported	Proprietary Battery Size
Maximum Video Resolution	1280 x 720
Effective Camera Resolution	12.3 Megapixel
PictBridge	Yes
Product Family	D
Image Stabilization	Optical
Optical Zoom	5.8x
Brand Name	Nikon
Screen Size	7.6 cm (3")
Video Formats	Motion JPEG (AVI)
Viewfinder Type	SLR
Weight (Approximate)	620.0 g
Maximum Image Resolution	4288 x 2848
Maximum Frame Rate	24 fps
Number of Batteries Supported	1
Battery Built-in	No
Battery Rechargeable	Yes
Battery Included	Yes
Display Screen Type	LCD
Total Camera Resolution	12.9 Megapixel
Camera Assembly	Body with Lens Kit
Memory Card Supported	Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
Height	103.0 mm
Width	132.0 mm
Depth	77.0 mm
Autofocus Points	11
Product Series	D
Focal Length	18 mm to 105 mm (Lens 1)
Image Formats	JPEG, RAW
Flash Modes	Auto Flash, Flash OFF, Flash ON, Red-eye Reduction
Focus Modes	Auto, Manual
Manufacturer	Nikon Corporation
Product Model	D90
Product Name	D90 Digital SLR Camera
Manufacturer Part Number	VBA230K001
Manufacturer Website Address	www.nikon.co.uk
Marketing Information	The D90 fuses technology from Nikon's flagship digital SLRs with an array of sophisticated functions to help you achieve superior results. Its 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor and EXPEED image processing system offer outstanding image quality across a wide ISO light sensitivity range. Live View mode lets you compose and shoot via the high-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor, and an advanced Scene Recognition System and autofocus performance help capture images with astounding accuracy. Movies can be shot in Motion JPEG format using the innovative D-Movie function.
Package Contents	D90 Digital SLR Camera AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e Quick Charger MH-18a Audio/Video Cable EG-D2 USB Cable UC-E4 Rubber Eyecup DK-21 Camera Strap AN-DC1 Body cap Eyepiece Cap DK-5 Accessory shoe cover BS-1 LCD Monitor Cover BM-10 Software CD
Display Resolution	920000 Pixel
Standard Warranty	1 Year Limited