12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor: Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured.
FEATURES:
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 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.
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 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.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model Number:D90 Dimensions:5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in (132 x 103 x 77 mm) Water Resistant:no Photo File Format:
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
AVI
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
Storage Media:
Storage Media SD SDHC
Card Slot 1: Secure Digital (SD)
Software:Software Suite CD-ROM Lens Type:
DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR)
AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions except Autofocus, 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible
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
Lens Specs:
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
Flash Range:56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m Flash Specs:
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
Accessory Shoe: Yes
Image Capture Specs:
Image Sensor Format DX
Image Sensor Type CMOS
Sensor Size 15.8 x 23.6mm
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 4.5 frames per second
Shutter type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Bulb Shutter Setting Yes
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
File System Compliant with DCF 2.0 DPOF EXIF 2.21
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 ±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, 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
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
Picture Angle 1.5
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
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
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 Portrait Landscape Nine User-customizable Settings
Power Specs:
Battery Type: Rechargeable
Battery / Batteries: EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
AC Adaptor: EH-5a AC Adapter
Battery Charger: MH-18a Quick Charger
Battery Life (shots per charge): 850 shots (CIPA)
Monitor Specs:
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
Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.94
Interface Specs:Hi-speed USB, NTSC, HDMI Exposure Controls:Programmed Auto (P) with flexible Program, Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Auto, Auto (flash off) Advanced Scene Modes
Additional Specs:
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
Self-timer 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration
World Time Setting Yes
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings Yes
Image Comment Yes
Tripod Socket ¼ inch 20
Supported Languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish