Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera

Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera

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.
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 with Face Priority: 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 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 (L) DX Format DX-format(L) 4288x2848(M)3216x2136(S)2144x1424

Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 4.5 frames per second

Continuous Shooting Options (CH) DX-formatCH: Up to 4.5 frames per secondCL: 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 EVHi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV

Storage Media SDSDHC

Storage System JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal QualityAVICompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)

File System Compliant with DCF 2.0DPOFEXIF 2.21

Exposure Modes Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible ProgramShutter-Priority Auto (S)Aperture-Priority Auto (A)Manual (M)AutoAuto (flash off) Advanced Scene Modes

Advanced Scene Modes PortraitLandscapeClose-upSportsNight Portrait

Exposure Metering System 420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering IICenter-weightedSpot

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 Yes2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV

Shutter Release Modes Single-frame [S] modeContinuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames-per-secondLive View [LV] modeSelf-timer modeContinuous high-speed [CH] mode: 4.5

Movie Modes Movie with soundHD 1280 x 720/24 fps VGA 640 x 424/24 fps QVGA 320 x 216/24 fps

White Balance SunShadeFluorescentIncandescentFlashPresetFine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting AutoAuto (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 frameZoomSlideshowPictmotionHistogramShooting dataHighlight point displayAuto image rotationSound playbackD-Movie playback Thumbnail (4, 9, 72 segments) Calendar

Interface Hi-speed USBNTSCHDMI

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

Quick-return type
Reflex Mirror

Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
Focusing Screen

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 rangefinderLive 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 buttonHalf press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)

Picture Control StandardNeutralVividMonochromeNine User-customizable settingsPortraitLandscape

Control In-Camera Image Editing TrimD-LightingColor BalanceImage OverlayFilter EffectsMonochromeColor BalanceNEF (RAW) processingQuick retouchStraightenDistortion

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 YesBuilt-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 syncRear-curtain syncRed-eye reductionRed-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 flash2) AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 used with CPU lens3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27, and 22S4) 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

by nikonusa.com