The Nikon D90 – Setting the standard for mid-tier DSLRs

The Nikon D90 is a DSLR camera aimed at the market between those looking for an entry level camera and those looking for a professional level camera. This camera was released in August 2008 as a successor to the Nikon D80.

In more ways than one, the Nikon D90 is a step up from the D80 it replaces. There are many firsts that the D90 has achieved. Most notable among its innovations is the ability to capture video. In fact, this is the first DSLR camera that has the ability to record video. The videos this camera is capable of creating are rated at 720p HD, with mono sound, and capturing 24 frames per second. It’s so innovative that since its release, both Nikon and its rivals have made the ability to record video standard on most of their DSLR cameras. In addition, the D90 is also the first Nikon camera to integrate a third firmware module, “L”, which enhances the camera’s auto exposure capabilities. Another first would be the ability to support the Global Positioning System (GPS)/.

First stop, the pixel size has been increased to 12.3 megapixels, allowing for a 4288 x 2848 image area. With a file system that complies with the Design Rule for Camera File System 2.0 (DCF) , the image format is JPEG, raw. file in a 12-bit compressed NEF. Images can be edited in-camera, with effects including red-eye reduction, monochrome, fisheye effects, and distortion control. Files are saved via 1 SD card slot.

When it comes to the performance of the camera itself, the D90 has strong credentials. The shutter speed of this camera is between 1/4000 of a second (fastest) and 30 seconds (slowest). The fastest possible shutter speed with flash is 1/200 of a second. Continuous shooting is also possible, with rated shooting at speeds up to 4.5 frames per second during full resolution. Autofocus is also present, capable of focusing on up to 11 targets or points.

The D90 is also compatible with the various imaging systems Nikon has produced. This camera is compatible with Nikon’s Creative Lighting System (CLS), the 420-pixel 3D RGB II color metering system, as well as being compatible with most Nikon line accessories. Lenses that are compatible with this camera (although some lens functions cannot be used) include AF Nikkor, AI-P Nikkor, Type D and Type G AF Nikkor (with the exception of Nikkor IX), and DX Nikkor. . Other accessories that can be equipped for this camera include the ML-L3 wireless remote control.

With these features, the Nikon D90 figured well on the market, being arguably the best DSLR camera in its class. In fact, as a sign of how good this camera is, it’s still in production and fits right in between their D5000 and D7000 cameras. In 2009, the D90 won the “Best Advanced DSLR” category at the TIPA European Photo and Imaging Awards. Lastly, as a testament to the popularity of the D90, the D90 is considered the most popular camera on Flickr, based on the most images uploaded per day.