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Introduction
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01.Physical Tour
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02.Color and Resolution
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03.Noise and Video
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04.Speed and Timing
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05.Components
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06.Design / Layout
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07.Modes
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08.Control Options
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09.Image Parameters
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10.Connectivity / Extras
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11.Overall Impressions
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12.Conclusion
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13.Sample Photos
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14.Specs / Ratings
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15.Comments
Nikon D90
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Comments
Specs / Ratings
Specs Table
| Nikon D90 Specs | |
|---|---|
| Type | Medium SLR |
| Still Pixel Count (gross) | 12.9 megapixels |
| Still Pixel Count (effective) | 12.3 megapixels |
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Type - New | CMOS |
| Frame Rate(s) | 24p |
| Original Price | 999.95 $ |
| Height | 104.14 mm |
| Width | 132.08 mm |
| Depth | 76.2 mm |
| Weight | 623.7 g |
| Model Colors | black |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Size | 3.0 in. |
| Display Resolution | 920,000 pixels |
| Viewfinder Type | optical |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.94 x |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 96.0 % coverage |
| Diopter Adjustment - New | -2.0 to +1.0m^-1 |
| Media New | SD SDHC |
| Connectivity Options | USB, A/V, miniHDMI |
| Battery Type | removable lithium-ion |
| Battery Model Number | MB-D80 |
| Mirror Technology (Interchangeable Lens) | DSLR |
| Waterproof | No |
| Manual Controls | manual focus, aperture priority mode, shutter priority mode, full manual exposure, custom white balance, ISO control |
| ISO Options | 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Extended ISO |
| Minimum ISO | 200 |
| Maximum ISO | 3200 |
| Nikon D90 Scores | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Score | Weighting | |
| Color | 9.98 | 3.0 | |
| Resolution | 11.01 | 3.0 | |
| Noise Auto ISO | 1.91 | 1.15 | |
| Noise Manual ISO | 10.48 | 3.0 | |
| Low Light | 9.27 | 3.0 | |
| Dynamic Range | 8.16 | 3.0 | |
| Size Portability | 7.25 | 1.0 | |
| Model Design Appearance | 8.0 | 1.3 | |
| Handling | 7.5 | 2.0 | |
| Control Button Positioning Size | 10.5 | 1.85 | |
| Front | 7.75 | 0.65 | |
| Back | 8.75 | 0.75 | |
| Left | 6.5 | 0.5 | |
| Right | 7.25 | 0.5 | |
| Top | 9.0 | 0.75 | |
| Bottom | 7.75 | 0.5 | |
| Menu | 8.0 | 1.65 | |
| Auto Mode | 8.25 | 1.05 | |
| Auto Focus | 10.0 | 3.0 | |
| Focus | 8.5 | 1.5 | |
| ISO | 8.5 | 2.0 | |
| White Balance | 8.5 | 2.5 | |
| Exposure | 10.5 | 1.75 | |
| Meterng | 8.75 | 2.0 | |
| Shutter Speed | 10.0 | 1.75 | |
| Aperture | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Custom Image Presets | 3.5 | 0.5 | |
| Drive Mode | 9.0 | 2.5 | |
| Picture Quality Options | 8.1 | 1.25 | |
| Picture Effects Mode | 8.5 | 2.15 | |
| Playback Mode | 10.75 | 1.5 | |
| Viewfinder | 9.25 | 2.0 | |
| LCD Screen | 8.75 | 1.75 | |
| Flash | 8.25 | 1.75 | |
| Lens Mount | 10.5 | 1.75 | |
| Memory | 4.0 | 0.5 | |
| Battery | 9.0 | 1.95 | |
| Startup 1st Shot | 9.2 | 3.0 | |
| Shot Shot | 4.44 | 3.0 | |
| Shutter Shot | 10.0 | 3.0 | |
| Software | 2.5 | 1.25 | |
| Jacks / Ports / Plugs | 6.5 | 1.0 | |
| Direct Print Options | 4.0 | 0.4 | |
| Ease of Use | 8.25 | 0.75 | |
| Other Features | 30.77 | 0.75 | |
| Value | 7.5 | 2.5 | |
| Processing Speed | 13.0 | 3.0 | |
| OLD Movie Mode | 9.0 | 0.0 | |
| Total: | 710 | ||
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