D90
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 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 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: 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.
LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.
Tech Specs
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Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
12.3 million -
Sensor Size
23.6 mmx 15.8 mm -
Image Sensor Format
DX -
Storage Media
SD
SDHC -
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 200 -3200
Lo-1 (ISO 100)
Hi-1 (ISO 6400)
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Movie
VGA 640x424 / 24 fps
QVGA 320x216 / 24 fps
Movie with sound -
Monitor Size
3.0 in. diagonal -
Monitor Type
Super Density
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD -
Battery / Batteries
EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery -
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.2 in.(132 mm)x 4.1 in.(103 mm)x 3.0 in.(77 mm) -
Approx. Weight
22 oz.(620 g)
Type
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Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
Image Sensor
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Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
12.3 million -
Sensor Size
23.6 mmx 15.8 mm -
Image Sensor Format
DX -
Image Sensor Type
CMOS -
Total Pixels
12.9 million -
Image Area (pixels)
DX-format
(L) 4,288 x 2,848
(M) 3,216 x 2,136
(S) 2,144 x 1,424
File System
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File Format Still Images
Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality -
Storage Media
SD
SDHC -
Card Slot
1 Secure Digital (SD) -
File System
Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
Viewfinder
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Viewfinder
-2.0 to +1.0 m⁻¹
Eye-level Pentaprism Single-Lens Reflex Viewfinder -
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
96 % (Approx.)
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Viewfinder Magnification
0.94x (Approx.) -
Viewfinder Eyepoint
19.5mm -
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
-2.0 to + 1.0m¯¹ -
Focusing Screen
Type-B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark II with Superimposed Focus Brackets and On-Demand Grid Lines -
Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type -
Mirror Lock Up
Yes (for image sensor cleaning)
Lens
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Compatible Lenses
AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All Functions Supported Except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II.
AF NIKKOR other than D-type: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1-Series.
AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II.
D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses): All Functions Supported Except PC Micro-NIKKOR.
DX AF NIKKOR: all functions supported.
Shutter
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Shutter Type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane -
Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/200 sec. -
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
4.5 frames per second
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Self-Timer
2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure
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Exposure Metering System
420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Center-weighted
Spot -
Metering Range
0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)
2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F) -
Exposure Meter Coupling
CPU -
Exposure Modes
Advanced Scene Modes
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Auto
Auto (flash off)
Manual (M)
Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S) -
Exposure Compensation
±5 EVin increments of 1/3
1/2
1 -
Exposure Lock
Yes -
Picture Control
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Nine User-customizable Settings
Portrait
Standard
Vivid
Sensitivity
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ISO Sensitivity
ISO 200 -3200
Lo-1 (ISO 100)
Hi-1 (ISO 6400)
Focus/Autofocus
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Focus Lock
AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S) -
Focus Modes
Continuous-servo (C)
Face-Priority AF
Normal area AF
Single-servo AF (S)
Wide area AF
Flash
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Flash Control
i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR -
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV -
Accessory Shoe
Yes -
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
Built-in flash Commander Mode
CLS Supported
White Balance
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White Balance
Auto (2 types)
Auto (TTL white balance with 2,016-pixel RGB sensor)
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored)
Seven manual modes with fine-tuning
Shade -
White Balance Bracketing
2 or 3 exposures
Movie
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Movie
VGA 640x424 / 24 fps
QVGA 320x216 / 24 fps
Movie with sound -
Movie Audio
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
Monitor
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Monitor Size
3.0 in. diagonal -
Monitor Resolution
920,000 Dots -
Monitor Type
Super Density
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Playback
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Playback Functions
Auto Image Rotation
Calendar
Full Frame
Highlight Point Display
Histogram Display
Movie Playback
Pictmotion
Shooting Data
Slideshow
Sound Playback
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)
Zoom
Interface
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Interface
HDMI
Hi-speed USB
NTSC -
Wi-Fi Functionality
Eye-Fi Compatible -
GPS
GP-1 GPS unit
Menus
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Supported Languages
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Swedish
Power
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Battery / Batteries
EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery -
Battery Life (shots per charge)
850 shots (CIPA) -
AC Adapter
EH-5a AC Adapter -
Battery Charger
MH-18a Quick Charger
Miscellaneous
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Tripod Socket
1/4 inch 20 -
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.2 in.(132 mm)x 4.1 in.(103 mm)x 3.0 in.(77 mm) -
Approx. Weight
22 oz.(620 g)
default
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Battery
Rechargeable -
Supplied Software
Software Suite CD-ROM -
Optional Accessories
MB-D80 Mult-Power Battery Pack
EH-5A AC Adapter
ML-L3 Remote Controller
DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece
Camera Control Pro 2
Capture NX 2 Software
For a full list of the technical specifications please refer to the product manual.
Accessories
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