Home Reviews Ratings DSLR Ratings News About DCI Advertising How we test Ethics
Nikon DSLR
Home > Digital Camera Reviews > Nikon Digital Cameras > Nikon DSLR

Nikon D90 Digital Camera Review

by Steve Morgenstern
Published on October 14, 2008

Related Articles
Reviews: Olympus EVOLT E-520 · Nikon D60 · Canon Digital Rebel XSi · Nikon D300
News: Nikon D90: HD Video-Enabled SLR Announced
Blog: Nikon D90: Fumble-Fingered Video Follies
Navigation
 

News coverage of the Nikon D90 introduction focused on the fact that this is the first SLR to shoot video, a feature long available on even low-cost point-and-shoots. After working with the camera for several weeks, though, we're less excited about the video than the D90's strong across-the-board performance shooting stills. This 12.3-megapixel camera is easy to handle, scored very well in nearly all of our lab tests, and offers effective training-wheel features for newbies without losing any of the hands-on fine-tuning seasoned Nikon shooters expect. It sells for $999.95 (body only) or $1299.95 bundled with a new 18-105mm VR lens.


Section
The Good
The Bad
Tour
Solid construction and well-balanced design
Same design we've seen so many times before
Testing/Performance
Consistently high marks across the board...
...with the exception of the Auto ISO noise test
Components
Excellent LCD screen, improved Live View display
Live View focus still problematic
Design/Layout
Easily readable menus, buttons save trips to menu system
Substantial size for everyday toting
Modes
Nice combination of automation and manual control
Movie mode is a breakthrough, but not without quirks
Control Options
Wide range of fine tuning available throughout
Auto ISO in full Auto mode only
Image Parameters
Extensive in-camera retouch options
Small on-screen previews make some retouch effects impractical
Connectivity/Extras
Industry-standard cables where possible
Mediocre software
Value
Solid performance in all areas promises years of shooting
Pricey compared to some respectable competitors


Reviews   |   About DCI   |   Staff   |   Advertising   |   Sitemap   |   Report an Error

© Copyright 2009 DigitalCameraInfo.com, all rights reserved. All trademarks and product names are property of their respective owners. DigitalCameraInfo.com makes no guarantees regarding any of the advice offered on this web site or by its staff or users. All user comments and postings are not the responsibility of DigitalCameraInfo.com.