There are quite a lot of Nikon SLR digital cameras in the market that make for worthy investments, and one of these is the Nikon D90. The D90 is one of the Nikon SLR digital cameras that are suitable for casual users and beginners especially if they're not that concerned about the kit lens. The D90, however, gets plus points for having the brand's famous intuitive layout and video capabilities.
I was already thinking of getting the D90 even though what I really wanted was the D300, because of its weatherproof features and sturdy magnesium body. In the end, however, I decided that it wasn't worth shelling out the extra $600 just for a better camera body. The D90 and D300 have the same sensor and ISO capability range. Some reviews on Nikon SLR digital cameras say that the D300 pales in comparison to D90 in terms of noise reduction.
The D90 also has a superb control layout; single button choices are available on the left side of the screen which allow you to easily access image quality, ISO, white balance, and view previous shots. Yes, the D90 has video capabilities, but that's not why I decided to buy it instead of the D300. Sadly, the video feature fails to meet expectations because of its lack of autofocus and sound. It makes for a good extra feature, but it's lacking in essential features that would've made it a good video camera.
A lot of users like the kit lens that comes with the D90, but I think you can get better zooms from Nikon that falls within the same price range of the D90. The selling price for the 18-105mm Vibration Reduction (VR) is reportedly $400. I got my Nikon 70-300mm VR for around $485, and it has a far better build with a rubber gasket and metal mount. The kit lens that comes with the D90 has no plastic mount and rubber gasket, which makes it feel a bit cheap compared to the 70-300mm VR I bought.
If you're a casual or average user and all you need is basic lens, then the D90 kit lens would probably do. But if you're aspiring to go semi-pro or pro, I say you go for the same VR I bought. All in all, the D90 is a great camera even though it does lack in the weather proofing department. I give it a four out of 5 rating.
Getting the perfect Nikon SLR camera, is never an easy thing, especially with way digital technology is constantly changing. Fortunately, there are plenty of helpful websites online, that can narrow down your search and help you find the Nikon DSLR camera with all the features important to you.
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April 5, 2009
Expert Reviews on Nikon D90
D90 is a digital single lens reflex camera manufactured by Nikon. The D90 is the world's first digital SLR camera that delivers excellent cinematic results, thanks to its high definition movie shooting function. This is further enhanced by the optical quality and selection of lenses. We achieved absolutely breathtaking image fidelity, much thanks to the 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor along with Nikon's image processing techniques.
Fast moving scenes were captured really well, thanks to its fast 0.15ms power-up and split second 65ms shooting lag. Image and movie playback is done easily due to its high resolution, 1700 wide angle LCD monitor. As I take a lot of photos of people, I found the accurate face recognition system, with 11 point autofocus to be a very important feature of D90. It works really well even when taking pictures in poor lighting conditions.
D90 has a considerable heavier body than other SLRs I have tried. It feels really heavy at 1 pound, 10 ounces. In my opinion, the shutter durability and dust prevention system are better than that of its predecessor D80. D90 is easy to hold and the layout of its controls is easily understandable. Additional features observed in the shooting controls include an expansion of Active D-Lighting parameters, nine slots for custom Picture Control settings, and advanced scene modes which has Picture Controls and Active D-Lighting.
It has wireless flash controls and high speed flash sync features. It can automatically program itself to shift to slower shutter speeds when the camera knows a VR lens is attached.
Good: All features exhibit high performance. It has a nice viewfinder incorporated inside a solid, well-constructed body. Contrast detection autofocus with face detection is very accurate. It has a large sensor enabling it to control depth of field with high precision. Details within shadows can be controlled thus keeping the high contrast situations in check. It has an in-built ultrasonic image sensor cleaning. D90 can record movie quality film clips at up to 720p high definition in Motion JPEG format.
Bad: The implementation of D90's video capturing capability is not complete because of many limitations like recording is possible for only 5 minutes, exposure is fixed for the length of the clip, it has monaural sound, and focusing is manual only in the video mode. The kit lens is not as sharp as its competitors, since the zoom ring is a bit too stiff.
Bottom line: On the whole, Nikon D90 is an interesting camera. At $1000 body only, the D90 is competitively priced compared to other manufacturers. The quality of images are good, the colors are accurate and saturated. The quality of recorded movie clips through D90 isn't up to the mark. I also give it high credits because of the cheer shutter and processing speed which gives a great shooting experience and superb quality images.
Start by setting clear points of what you want, need and can afford. Read Expert reviews of Nikon D90, it's the best way to obtain knowledge. Do not hesitate to ask around in hardware forums, people are generally happy to give you advice.
Good Luck
For more expert reviews on all products,visit us at Testseek.co.uk
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Adam_Sean
Fast moving scenes were captured really well, thanks to its fast 0.15ms power-up and split second 65ms shooting lag. Image and movie playback is done easily due to its high resolution, 1700 wide angle LCD monitor. As I take a lot of photos of people, I found the accurate face recognition system, with 11 point autofocus to be a very important feature of D90. It works really well even when taking pictures in poor lighting conditions.
D90 has a considerable heavier body than other SLRs I have tried. It feels really heavy at 1 pound, 10 ounces. In my opinion, the shutter durability and dust prevention system are better than that of its predecessor D80. D90 is easy to hold and the layout of its controls is easily understandable. Additional features observed in the shooting controls include an expansion of Active D-Lighting parameters, nine slots for custom Picture Control settings, and advanced scene modes which has Picture Controls and Active D-Lighting.
It has wireless flash controls and high speed flash sync features. It can automatically program itself to shift to slower shutter speeds when the camera knows a VR lens is attached.
Good: All features exhibit high performance. It has a nice viewfinder incorporated inside a solid, well-constructed body. Contrast detection autofocus with face detection is very accurate. It has a large sensor enabling it to control depth of field with high precision. Details within shadows can be controlled thus keeping the high contrast situations in check. It has an in-built ultrasonic image sensor cleaning. D90 can record movie quality film clips at up to 720p high definition in Motion JPEG format.
Bad: The implementation of D90's video capturing capability is not complete because of many limitations like recording is possible for only 5 minutes, exposure is fixed for the length of the clip, it has monaural sound, and focusing is manual only in the video mode. The kit lens is not as sharp as its competitors, since the zoom ring is a bit too stiff.
Bottom line: On the whole, Nikon D90 is an interesting camera. At $1000 body only, the D90 is competitively priced compared to other manufacturers. The quality of images are good, the colors are accurate and saturated. The quality of recorded movie clips through D90 isn't up to the mark. I also give it high credits because of the cheer shutter and processing speed which gives a great shooting experience and superb quality images.
Start by setting clear points of what you want, need and can afford. Read Expert reviews of Nikon D90, it's the best way to obtain knowledge. Do not hesitate to ask around in hardware forums, people are generally happy to give you advice.
Good Luck
For more expert reviews on all products,visit us at Testseek.co.uk
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Adam_Sean
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