Live View button for instant access

Freeze the moment, capture the movement — the tools are all here

Live View with 3-in., 920k-dot, high-density color LCD

Quick responses and shooting at 4.5 frames a second

Large, bright viewfinder features 96% frame coverage

Ergonomic superiority in a light, compact body

Striking images often require uncommon perspectives. With the D90's Live View function, you can shoot effectively without looking through the viewfinder. Simply press Live View's dedicated button for

The D90 captures crucial moments thanks to its impressive

0.15-second start-up time, 65-millisecond shutter release time lag (CIPA standard) and ability to shoot at 4.5 frames a second for up to 100 shots*.

*Normal-Large image setting, using a Panasonic Pro HIGH SPEED 2 GB SD

The D90 has a precise eye-level pentaprism viewfinder with approx. 96% (centered) frame coverage and an easy- to-view 19.5mm eyepoint (at -1.0 m-1), so photographers can concentrate on

At a remarkably light 620 g/1 lb. 6 oz., the D90 is designed to meld with a photographer's hands. Its compact body offers a stable grip and an intuitive layout of controls that make operation and creative flow natural and effortless.

instant access and the 3-in., approx.

memory card.

capturing the moment. The built-in

Pentaprism

New Advanced Scene Modes

920k-dot LCD with its 170-degree viewing

angle supports your Live View shooting. There are three contrast-detect AF modes which let you focus on any point in the frame: Face priority AF automatically detects up to five faces and focuses on the one calculated to be the closest. Wide area AF offers a large AF area suitable for handheld shooting and normal area AF provides focus with pinpoint accuracy when using a tripod.

Innovative D-SLR movie function: D-Movie

A new idea for D-SLRs, the D90 offers a movie function, allowing you to shoot movies in three different motion JPEG formats: 320 x 216 pixels, 640 x 424 pixels and HD720p (1,280 x 720 pixels). Now you can capture life's moving moments with added drama by using many of Nikon's NIKKOR lenses, including the AF DX Fisheye 10.5mm f/2.8G ED and the Micro-NIKKOR lenses. The shallow depth of field can give your movies a more creative and emotional impact. An additional benefit is the D90 image sensor, which is much larger than a typical camcorder for higher image quality and exceptional high ISO performance during low-light shooting.

*Autofocus is not available when recording movies. Matrix metering is used regardless of the metering method selected.

16-frame grid display can be activated to align the horizontal and vertical lines in your image or assist in more pleasing compositions.

Built-in, pop-up flash commands

Advanced Wireless Lighting

The D90 is equipped with Nikon's i-TTL flash control, renowned for consistently accurate and balanced flash exposures. The built-in flash has an 18mm lens coverage and works as a wireless commander, controlling up to two independent groups of an unlimited number of remote Speedlights and providing incredible creative lighting control — on location or in the studio.

When you're not sure which camera settings are appropriate, simply rely on the Advanced Scene Modes. Just turn the mode dial to the appropriate icon: Portrait, Landscape, Close- up, Sports or Night Portrait. Unlike traditional scene modes, the D90 will automatically optimize the exposure, image processing, Active D-Lighting, and Picture Control to get the most out of your subject matter. What's more, the D90 has exceptional low-noise performance and accurately adjusts the camera settings whether VR (Vibration Reduction) is activated or not, so you can expect beautiful, crisp images, even in many low-light scenes.

Portrait

Landscape

Face priority AF

Wide area AF

Normal area AF

D-Movie can be played on the camera's LCD monitor, as well as on a computer,

 

 

TV or HDTV screen.

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Advanced Wireless Lighting

Close-up

SB-600 controlled by the D90’s built-in flash working as a commander.

 

Lens: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/60 second, f/5.6

White balance: Direct sunlight • Sensitivity: ISO 800 • Picture Control: Standard

Night Portrait

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Nikon D90 specifications New Advanced Scene Modes, Innovative D-SLR movie function D-Movie