Nikon D90 DSLR

Nikon D90 Key Features

  • 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
  • Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200
  • Built-in image sensor cleaning
  • One-button Live View
  • Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second
  • World’s first DSLR with an HD movie mode
  • 3-inch super-density 921,000-dot color LCD monitor
  • 11-point AF system
  • Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System
  • Auto Active D-Lighting
  • Comprehensive exposure control
  • Durable, high precision shutter
  • In-Camera Image Editing
Nikon D90 - Some Specifications
Sensor • 12.3 million effective pixel CMOS
• DX format
• Size: 23.6 x 15.8mm
A/D converter 12-bit
Image sizes • 4288 x 2848
• 3216 x 2136
• 2144 x 1424
RAW files NEF / Compressed NEF 12-bit
Dust reduction Self-cleaning sensor unit
Auto focus • 11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor)
• AF-assist illuminator (1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3.0m approx.)
• Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
• TTL phase detection
Sensitivity • Default: ISO 200 - 3200
• Lo-1 (ISO 100)
• Hi-1 (ISO 6400)
• 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps
• Long Exposure Noise Reduction
Continuous shooting • 4.5 fps
Viewfinder 96% frame coverage
LCD monitor • 3.0" Diagonal
• 921,000 pixels
• LCD Live View (dedicated button)
Storage SD, SDHC
Interface HDMI (HD), Hi-speed USB, NTSC
Dimensions 132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in)
Weight (no batt) 620 g (22 oz.)


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