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| Model Name: | Nikon D90 |
| Check Prices: | Check Now! |
| Photo Gallery URL: | Photo Gallery |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website Nikon D90 |
| General | |
| Model Number: | D90 |
| Camera Format: | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1299.95 |
| Street Price: | $1041.08 |
| Date Available: | 2008-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes (Metal) |
| Weight: | 25.2 oz (713 g) includes batteries |
| Weight With Batteries? | Yes |
| Weight Includes Kit Lens? | No |
| Size: | 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in. (132 x 103 x 77 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | |
| Total Megapixels: | 12.9 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 |
| Sensor Format: | Nikon DX |
| Sensor Size (dia.): | 1.12" |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor-shift Stabilized: | No |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 4288 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, 3:2), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit |
| Video Capture | |
| Movie Mode: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 1280x720, 640x424, 320x216 |
| Movie Frame Rate: | 24, 24, 24 |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F mount |
| Kit Lens: | Nikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 158 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.80x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -38 (T) |
| Normal Focus Range: | 45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Optical Image Stablization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Filter Thread: | 67mm |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 |
| Face Detection: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Optical Viewfinder | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Optical Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter |
| Display | |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution: | 921,600 dots |
| OLED Screen: | |
| Touchscreen: | |
| Articulating LCD: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 30 - 1/4000 |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program AE: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | |
| Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds |
| Time Lapse: | |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12 m / 39 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 |
| Flash Exp Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Ext Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| File System: | FAT32 |
| DCF Compliant: | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Built-In Wi-fi: | |
| Computer/Printer: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | |
| Other Connection: | HDMI Out, DC In, 10-pin Accessory Port |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D80 battery pack |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| CIPA Rating: | 850 |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | PictureProject CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | Live View with Face Detection, Dust Reduction, HDMI Output, Scene Recognition System, Active D-Lighting, Picture Control, Extensive In-camera Editing, GPS support. |
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