The Nikon D90 is a 12.3-megapixel DX-format camera. Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality inherited from the award-winning D300 with ground breaking features, the D90’s breathtaking, low-noise image quality is further advanced with EXPEED image processing.
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Split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4.5 frames-per-second provide the power to capture fast action and precise moments perfectly, while Nikon’s exclusive Scene Recognition System contributes to faster 11-area autofocus performance, finer white balance detection and more.
The D90 delivers the control passionate photographers demand, utilizing comprehensive exposure functions and the intelligence of 3D Color Matrix Metering II. Stunning results come to life on a 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD monitor, providing accurate image review, Live View composition and brilliant playback of the D90’s cinematic-quality 24-fps HD D-Movie mode.
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
D-Movie Mode-Cinematic 24fps HD with sound: Record cinematic-quality movie clips 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
Specifications
System Requirments
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) 4288×2848, (M)3216×2136, (S)2144×1424
Top Continuous Shooting Speed 4.5 frames per second (full resolution)
Continuous Shooting Options (CH) DX-format: CH: Up to 4.5 frames per second; CL: 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 EV
Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Storage Media SD
SDHC
Storage System JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality
AVI
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
File System Compliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF
EXIF 2.21
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
Advanced Scene Modes Portrait
Landscape
Close-up
Sports
Night Portrait
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 ±5EV 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
Movie Modes Movie with sound
HD 1280 x 720/24 fps VGA 640 x 424/24 fps QVGA 320 x 216/24 fps
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
Playback Functions Full frame
Zoom
Slideshow
Pictmotion
Histogram
Shooting data
Highlight point display
Auto image rotation
Sound playback
D-Movie playback Thumbnail (4, 9, 72 segments)
Calendar
Interface Hi-speed USB
NTSC
HDMI
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
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
Reflex Mirror Quick-return type
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 rangefinder
Live 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 button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Picture Control Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Nine User-customizable settings
Portrait
Landscape
In-Camera Image Editing Trim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Image Overlay
Filter Effects
Monochrome
Color Balance
NEF (RAW) processing
Quick retouch
Straighten
Distortion Control
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 Yes
Built-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 sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-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 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, 28, 27, and 22S
4) 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 & Daylight Savings Setting 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 1/4-20
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
Approx. Dimensions Camera Width 5.2 in. (132mm)
Height 4.1 in. (103mm)
Depth 3.0 in. (77mm)
Approx. Weight Camera 22 oz. (620g)
Warranty Nikon warranty