Nikon D90 12.3MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-105 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon D90 12.3MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-105 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
Digital camera Review: A Challenge for Beginners - In a Good Way!
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera offers a lot of possibilities for people interested in improving their photography skills. By default, the pictures turn out amazing and with a little more knowledge about the camera functions they will be even better. You need to be interested in semi-professional photography otherwise this model is a waste of money.Digital camera Review: A DSLR convert thanks to the D90
Summary: 4 Stars
The D90 is my first foray into the realm of D/SLR photography and it's largely been a joy thus far. I think the standard kit lens offered for this camera is a good choice for people like myself in that it provides some room for growth and discovery and some basic methods to go more hands on (zoom and manual focus ring), as is the whole point of venturing into SLR territory. The camera itself isn't as daunting as it might first appear, since the central control scheme built around the main and sub command dial is an intuitive interface.
I could be happy strictly with the JPEG output of this camera and how the Picture Controls allow you to set that output. It can produce sharp, accurate pictures they way I like them while also providing for a full gamut of control over hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. With the nice, large LCD and some basic tools built into the camera for post-processing (like crop and straighten), I've found myself willingly using these tools for on-the-spot post-processing more than I ever have with similar tools on point and shoot cameras. But, as I've started to dabble with the RAW format, it's hard to deny that the much deeper post-processing capabilities in a "digital darkroom" like Nikon's own Capture NX software aren't alluring. It's a shame though that Nikon doesn't include the full Capture NX software for their DSLR customers and sells it separately at significant cost. At the price the D90 goes for, I think Capture NX should be included as part of the package.
A few other minor issues prevent the D90 from a perfect review for me. The contacts between the kit lens and camera have been fickle for me, often requiring lens reseating to dismiss an annoying "F--" error message that prevents picture taking until resolved. It's the first camera I've owned to corrupt a flash media card (and a nice high speed 4MB card, no less) - it only happened once thus far and there's no way to be sure that it was the camera and not just a bad card but the first is the worst, as they say. Finally, in the time I've owned the D90 and having gained some familiarity with the features offered in the rest of the Nikon line of DSLR, there's certainly a few missing that I wish the D90 had. Interval shooting, for example - that one is at the top of my list.
But none of that changes the fact that the D90 has successfully converted me to the world of digital SLR photography, happy to be here. It's small foibles and omissions aren't enough to distract from its inherent proficiency as a robust photographic tool and its overall build quality. I look forward to growing into SLR photography with this camera for many years to come.
Digital camera Review: A Hit From Nikon
Summary: 5 Stars
I waited a long time before making the digital SLR plunge and absolutely love my D90. It has everything I need and then some. The manual is detailed but clearly laid out for anyone with SLR experience. I think I will enjoy this camera for years to come.Digital camera Review: A REAL camera.
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera by nikon is one of the best in its line of cameras. Unlike other models, this camera has many screens to help monitor the shutter, aperture, ect. easily and effectively. I highly recommend that you buy a battery grip so you never run out of battery! Ive worked with many other DSLR cameras and this is by far my favorite!
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Digital camera Review: A Real Nice Piece of Equipment at a bargain price
Summary: 5 Stars
We bought the D90 to replace an aging D100, we also own a D300. I would HIGHLY recommend everyone considering a D300 take a look at the D90 as it does EVERYTHING either of us need to do
and at a much lower price. I love the D300, if I had to replace it the D90 would have to be a serious contender given the huge price difference. The sensor and image capturing capabilities are identical to the D300. while the D300 allows much more customization and pre-set configurations, we find that we rarely use them. The nice little 18-105 VR zoom is also pretty nice for the price.
BTW purchase the $9.99 Amazon branded remote trigger while you're at it. NL-L3 Nikon replacement! One more thing, this camera has a 100% automatic, point and shoot setting so you can hand it to your mother and just show her the shutter release, even pops up the flash if needed. HD video capable too! (I don't really do videos tho)