D90 Engineered for Artistry... Unleash Your Potential

Engineered for Artistry... Unleash Your Potential

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

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Price$899.95*ESP

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.

Key Features

12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor: Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured.

World’s first D-SLR with an HD movie mode: Record exceptional 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.

3-inch super-density 921,000-dot color LCD monitor: High resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing guarantees confident image review and movie playback.

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.

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.

Auto Active D-Lighting: Selectable and Automatic, Active D-Lighting optimizes details within shadows and highlights, taming high-contrast situations in real time.

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.

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.

Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200: High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO setting.

Built-in image sensor cleaning: Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust particles from the sensor's optical low pass filter.

One-button Live View: Easy to use Live View activates access to 3 contrast detection focus modes including Face Priority AF.

Comprehensive exposure control: Five advanced scene modes plus Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual.

Durable, high precision shutter: Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures shutter life and accuracy.

GPS geo-tagging: GP-1 GPS unit (optional) provides automatic real-time geo-tagging.

Experience It

*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

Specifications

  • Total Pixels
    12.9 million
     
  • Effective Pixels
    12.3 million
     
  • Image Sensor Format
    DX
     
  • Image Sensor Type
    CMOS
     
  • Sensor Size
    15.8 x 23.6mm
     
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
     
  • Image Area (pixels)
    DX-format
    (L) 4288x2848
    (M) 3216x2136
    (S) 2144x1424
     
  • Storage Media
    SD
    SDHC
     
  • File Format
    Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
    JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
    AVI
     
  • Picture Control
    Standard
    Neutral
    Vivid
    Monochrome
    Portrait
    Landscape
    Nine User-customizable Settings
     
  • Movie Modes
    Movie with sound
    HD 1280x720 / 24 fps
    VGA 640x424 / 24 fps
    QVGA 320x216 / 24fps
     
  • LCD Monitor Size
    3 in. diagonal
     
  • LCD Monitor Type
    Super Density
     
  • LCD Monitor Resolution
    921,000 Dots
     
  • LCD Monitor Angle of View
    170-degree wide-viewing angle
     
  • LCD Monitor Adjustments
    Brightness, 7 levels
     
  • Live View Shooting
    Yes
     
  • Playback Functions
    Full frame
    Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)
    Zoom
    Slideshow
    Pictmotion
    Histogram display
    Shooting data
    Highlight point display
    Auto image rotation
    Sound playback
    D-Movie Playback
    Calendar
     
  • Image Comment
    Yes
     
  • 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

     
  • Viewfinder
    -2.0 to +1.0 m-1
     
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment

    (-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)

     
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    Approx. 96%
     
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    Approx.

    0.94

     
  • 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.)

     
  • Focus Modes
    Single-servo AF (S)
    Continuous-servo (C)
    Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
    Live View (LV) autofocus
    Face-priority, wide area, normal area
     
  • Focus Lock
    AE-L/AF-L button
    Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
     
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    11
     
  • Single-point AF Mode
    Yes
     
  • Autofocus Sensitivity
    -1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F
     
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Yes
     
  • Auto-area AF Mode
    Yes
     
  • Focusing Screen
    Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
     
  • Interchangeable Focusing Screens
    No
     
  • Depth-of-field Control
    Yes
     
  • White Balance
    Sun
    Shade
    Fluorescent
    Incandescent
    Flash
    Preset
    Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
    Auto
    Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning
     
  • White Balance Bracketing
    Yes, 2 or 3 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
     
  • Exposure Metering System
    420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
    Center-weighted
    Spot
     
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    200 in steps of 1/3
    1/2
    1 EV
     
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    3200in steps of 1/3
    1/2
    1EV
     
  • Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity

    Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)

     
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity

    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 

     
  • 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 Modes
    Programmed Auto (P) with flexible Program
    Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
    Manual (M)
    Auto
    Auto (flash off)
    Advanced Scene Modes
     
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV 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 or 1 EV
     
  • D-Lighting Bracketing
    2 exposures
     
  • Total custom Settings
    41
     
  • My Menu
    Yes: with customization
     
  • Recent Settings
    Yes
     
  • 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
     
  • 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
     
  • Shutter type
    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
     
  • Self-timer
    2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration
     
  • Built-in Flash
    Yes
     
  • Built-in Flash Distance
    56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m
     
  • 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, SB-28,SB-27, and SB-22S
    4) Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900 and SB-800

     
  • Flash Sync Modes
    Front-curtain sync (normal)
    Slow sync
    Rear-curtain sync
    Red-eye reduction
    Red-eye reduction with slow sync
     
  • Card Slot
    1 Secure Digital (SD)
     
  • File System
    Compliant with DCF 2.0
    DPOF
    EXIF 2.21
     
  • Advanced Scene Modes
    Portrait
    Landscape
    Close-up
    Sports
    Night Portrait
     
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    CPU
     
  • 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 Audio
    Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
     
  • Picture Angle
    1.5
     
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint

    19.5

     
  • Reflex Mirror
    Quick-return type
     
  • Flash Sync Speed
    Up to 1/200
     
  • FP High Speed Sync
    Up to 1/4000
     
  • Flash Compensation
    -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
     
  • Flash Bracketing
    2 to 3 exposrues in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV
     
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility
    Yes
    Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A and B
    4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual mode
     
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Trim
    D-Lighting
    Color Balance
    Image Overlay
    Filter Effects
    Distortion Control
    Monochrome
    NEF (RAW) Processing
    Quick retouch
    Straighten
    Fisheye
    Small picture
    Red-eye Correction
     
  • High ISO Noise Reduction

    1) Low
    2) Normal
    3) High
    4) Off

     
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
     
  • Battery Type
    Rechargeable
     
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
     
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    850 shots (CIPA)
     
  • AC Adapter
    EH-5a AC Adapter
     
  • Battery Charger
    MH-18a Quick Charger
     
  • 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 NX 2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2
     
  • Interface
    Hi-speed USB
    NTSC
    HDMI
     
  • WiFi Functionality

    No
    Eye-Fi Compatible

     
  • GPS
    With optional GP-1 GPS Unit and supplied Connecting Cord
     
  • Approx. Dimensions
    Width 5.2 in. (132mm)
    Height 4.1 in. (103mm)
    Depth 3.0 in. (77mm)
     
  • Approx. Weight
    22 oz. (620g)
     
  • Accessory Shoe
    Yes
     
  • Tripod Socket
    ¼ inch 20
     
  • Save/Load Camera settings
    Yes
     
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
     
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
     
  • Supported Languages
    Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
     
  • 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.

     

*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

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Review

November 2008, D90 D-SLR

by Philip Ryan

Popular Photography and Imaging’s Philip Ryan recognized the D90 in the November 2008 issue as a “very worthy” successor to the D80 with a slew of upgrades and valuable features. Ryan stated that the D90 has excellent image quality and “groundbreaking” video capture capabilities. He also said the D90 passed lab tests with “gusto,” with wonderfully accurate colors and an impressively low noise profile.

Review

September 2008, D90 D-SLR

by Jackson Lynch

Wired.com’s Jackson Lynch crowned the D90 with the “World Champion DSLR Title Belt,” in September, 2008. He called the 11-point auto-focusing system a noticeable step forward with the on-camera illumination. Lynch continued his review, calling the three-inch LCD screen “prettier than a super-model.” What’s more, the face detection feature works quickly, accurately, and effortlessly. Lynch concluded that the D90 is so easy to use, “even a 4-year-old can handle it.”

Review

August 2008, D90 D-SLR

by Shawn Barnett, Dave Etchells, and Zig Weidelich

Imaging Resource’s Shawn Barnett, Dave Etchells, and Zig Weidelich reviewed the D90, lauding its “hot features” and a new twist that will amaze everyone with “relevance and utility.” With 100-percent viewfinder accuracy ratings, Imaging Resource noted that checking the focus is “much more pleasant” and the three-inch LCD screen makes viewing images “more satisfying.” They also said that the D90 has “an awful lot going for it” with its world’s first HD movie recording capability.

Review

August 28, 2008, D90 D-SLR

by David Pogue

The Nikon D90 recently received great praise from New York Times tech columnist David Pogue, who not only raved about the camera's imaging capabilities, but also the D90's industry-first HD video capability. From phenomenally intuitive operation to Live View and the new D-Movie mode, Pogue gushed over the D90's myriad features, ultimately dubbing it a "mind-blowing, game-changing camera." Pogue rounded out his article with his experience as a "film director," noting the numerous results one can achieve with the D90's movie capability and Nikon's complete line of NIKKOR lenses.

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