Nikon D90 Specs

The first DSLR capable of shooting HD movies (720p at 24fps), the D90 was Nikon's core enthusiast-level offering until the arrival of the D7000. It is built around a 12MP sensor very closely related to that used in the D300S, and - one of several features to 'trickle down' from higher models - it also offers the same highly acclaimed 3.0-inch VGA screen as the D3/D300. Naturally it has Live View with contrast-detect AF and in-camera dust removal. A lot of the D90's core photographic spec is the same as or very similar to the D80, though there is a new shutter and an implementation of the 3D tracking AF seen on the D3/D300. The early talk about the D90 was all about its video capability and indeed it does record HD videos - good ones by digital stills camera standards. But don't let that distract you, this is a camera which lets nothing get in the way of taking photos.

Its degree of configurability results in long menus but they're generally well arranged and color-coded to minimize the likelihood you getting lost in them. There's also the option to create a menu of your most used settings (or list the most recently used ones, if you don't want to spend time setting it up), and a status screen that gives fairly fast access to those key parameters that don't have their own buttons. The image quality, whether at base ISO or the higher settings, is excellent even if it can need a bit of tweaking of the internal settings to tailor the output to specific needs.

Specification Body type
Body type	Mid-size SLR
Sensor
Max resolution	4288 x 2848
Other resolutions	3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
Image ratio w:h	3:02
Effective pixels	12.3 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors	12.9 megapixels
Sensor size	APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS
Image
ISO	Auto, 200 - 3200 (plus 6400 with boost)
White balance presets	12
Custom white balance	Yes (5)
Image stabilization	No
Uncompressed format	RAW
JPEG quality levels	Fine, Normal, Basic
Optics & Focus
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor)
	Phase Detect
	Multi-area
	Selective single-point
	Single
	Continuous
	Face Detection
	Live View
Digital zoom	No
Manual focus	Yes
Number of focus points	11
Lens mount	Nikon F mount
Focal length multiplier	1.5×
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	3"
Screen dots	920,000
Touch screen	No
Screen type	Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Live view	Yes
Viewfinder type	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage	96 %
Viewfinder magnification	0.96×
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed	30 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 sec
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Manual exposure mode	Yes
Subject / scene modes	Yes
Built-in flash	Yes (pop-up)
Flash range	17 m (at ISO 100)
External flash	Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless)
Flash modes	Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Continuous drive	Yes (4.5 fps(CH) or 1-4 fps(CL))
Self-timer	Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Metering modes	Multi
	Center-weighted
	Spot
Exposure compensation	±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing	(2, 3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
WB Bracketing	Yes (2 or 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis)
Videography features
Format	Motion JPEG
Microphone	Mono
Resolutions	1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Storage
Storage types	SD/SDHC
Storage included	None
Connectivity
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes (Mini Type C)
Wireless	EyeFi
Remote control	Yes (Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC2)
Physical
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	850
Weight (inc. batteries)	703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)
Dimensions	132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03")
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
Timelapse recording	Yes (by USB cable and PC)
GPS	Optional
GPS notes	GP-1