• Brand: Nikon
• 12.3 megapixels resolution
• AF-S 18-105mm VR Kit Lens
• Dust Reduction System
• 3 inch LCD with 920k dots resolution
• Focal length range of 27-157.5mm
• Active D-Lighting feature
• 11 point auto focus
• Model number: D90

The Nikon D90 camera is touted as the world's first digital SLR with movie recording function. This camera is perfect for aspiring, as well as proficient photographers and features 12.3 effective megapixels resolution and offers advanced level of control to shoot a variety of pictures. This package includes an AF-S 18-105mm VR Kit Lens to offer a complete DSLR camera package that lets you start shooting photographs and video right out of the box.

Sensors and Optics

The D90 features a DX-format CMOS image sensor that offers an effective resolution of 12.3 megapixels. Impressively, Nikon has incorporated a Dust Reduction System to the sensor to shake off any dust accumulation that might occur during change of lenses. The sensor is also designed for low-noise performance that lets you shoot quality photographs even under low light conditions. The hybrid DSLR camera can record 720p high definition (1,280 x 720 pixels) movie clips as well.

The in-built flash has a guide number of 12 metre (at ISO 100 / auto mode) and offers 18mm equivalent lens coverage. The 3 inch LCD of the D90 has a high resolution of 920k dots and the Live View monitor lets you frame picture while shooting photographs. The LCD features 170° ultra-wide viewing angle to offer clear view from extreme angles. The integrated Face Detection system is complemented by face-priority autofocus enabled in Live View mode.

The bundled kit lens AF-S 18-105mm VR has a 5.8x zoom power. The DX-format lens offers a focal length range of 27-157.5mm (in 35mm equivalent). Its VR mechanism counters accidental camera shake to offer sharp photographs. Nikon has incorporated ED-(Extra-low Dispersion) and Aspherical lens elements to minimize various aberrations in photographs. The lens has a closest focusing distance of 1.48 feet.

Body and Design

The D90 has a conventional DSLR camera body that offers effective access to all buttons and controls. The view finder provides approx. 96% frame coverage and a comfortable 19.5 mm eyepoint. The camera with the kit lens weighs 1040 grams and offers a solid enough feel for indoor as well as outdoor shoots.

Storage and Connectivity

The Nikon D90 DSLR camera accepts SD memory cards and is compliant with SDHC cards as well. It supports data download via Hi-Speed USB port. It’s also compatible with HDMI output.

Other Features

The mid-level DSLR camera uses a 420-pixel RGB sensor that improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance. The acclaimed Active D-Lighting feature gets you optimally exposed pictures even when the scene has high-contrast lighting. With sensitivity range up to ISO 3200 (expandable to ISO 6400), the DSLR camera offers improved low-light photography. Its Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module features 11 AF points to offer fast and precise autofocus. The camera has a maximum frame rate of 4.5 fps that lets you capture consecutive shots of fast actions. The D90 boasts of quick response of 0.15-second start-up and 65-ms shutter release time lag.
With its highly efficient energy-saving design, the D90 lets you shoot about 850 images on a single full charge of the bundled Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e (as per CIPA standard).