Nikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Digital camera Review: Best Value for Buck
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera was a major improvement from my old D40. The processor inside the camera is a ridiculous improvement. The buttons make changing what you need to get the photo you want a pleasure. The ease of use of this camera is amazing.Digital camera Review: Best Value for the dollar in the DX Sensor Cameras
Summary: 4 Stars
If you want a DX sensor camera by Nikon, this is the model for you.
For under $800 today (late April 2010) this camera is the best bang for the buck, less than half the price of the Nikon D300s and nearly as good a camera.
The D90 is one of the odd items that is actually well worth more than the approximately $750 (body only) price. Without spending nearly twice that amount on the wonderful D300s, the D90 gives you nearly identical results. And if you're worried about price and considering the D300s, then the D90 is the right choice. If money is no object, D300s is better but not enough to warrant a credit card payment.
The D90 is easy to use, and shares some of the features of the D40/D60 but one ups them with better picture quality and more control. I had a D60 and 80 percent of the time it wouldn't take a picture--that's down to about 1% with the D90 and 0 with my D300s. (I take a lot of macro shots and celestial/night images. Regular photographs are never a problem with any camera.)
Would I buy it again? yes I would. Would I recommend it over say the D5000? Sure--its more of an inbetween camera (between consumer and pro) and I like that.
This is the best value, today, for a Nikon DX format camera.
Digital camera Review: Best camera image quality for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this around Halloween and have been shooting every day. This is my first DSLR and am moving up from a full body point and shoot. If you are looking for image quality in this price range, I don't think you will find anything better. I did a lot of research before I bought this and checked many picture on internet sites and this camera by far has the highest image quality detail. I like shooting birds in flight and the level of detail is phenomenal. I am just an amateur but have had people awed by the picture this camera can produce.Digital camera Review: Best dx dslr
Summary: 5 Stars
First off I am a professional photographer and I make my living solely from photography and I have to say this is my favorite camera. I know most people will be like ok if he uses a d90 he must no be a professional it's not a professional body but that's crap. Your picture's are what matter's and my client's could care less if I use a D3 or a point and shoot as long as there image's look great. And this body allows me to capture fantastic image's with great quality in any light. I have used a lot of camera's Nikon d40x, nikon d60, nikon d80, nikon d300, canon 30d, canon 40d, canon 7d, canon eos 1d, canon 1d mark 3, canon 5d mark 2 and I can seriously say I like the d90 the best the only two problems with this camera are that the video sucks and canon cameras with video are much better and that the auto focus even though it is fast is short of a pro auto focus system like the d300 and canon 1d or canon 1d mark 3. This is not really a problem for most people and most shooting situation's except sport's. I shoot sport's all the time for publication's and to sell and I can say that even with a pro lens like an 80-200 2.8 or a 300mm 2.8 or f 4 it can be hard to keep up with the action. Not to say I dont get great sport shot's with it I do but there is a really night and da difference when you use this compared to a pro auto focus system. If it was not for the autofocus I would never need to use another camera. I don't mind the grain of higher iso's like 3200 and even at high 1 or 6400 it dosent bother me to much and if I am shooting black and white I love iso 6400 because it remind's me of shooting tmax 3200 if anyone remembers the days of film but I think it looks great I love the gritty feel. So all I can say is unless you are buying this for a video feature or to shoot sport's full time on a professional level buy this camera it doesn't matter if your completely new to camera's or photography or a professional this camera will suit the needs of just about everyone. Dont even consider the d300 or the d300s unless you shoot sport's all the time. If you want a camera better than the d 90 go to the d700 or the d3 I wouldnt bother with the d300 it's the d90 with weather seals a heavy metal body but again the auto focus is good for sport's that's it's only advantage because guess what the metal body dosent impress me why I try and take care of my camera's but I have dropped, hit, knocked over, shot in the rain shot on the beach in sand and wind, shot in sub zero temperature's for exteneded period's of time I mean most of a day with no problem's, in the middle of snow storms all of that with my d80 or d90 and they both no only preformed great before during and after those situations there both still in great condition. I dont need a heavy metal body to tote around none want's to carry around more weight than they have to and the weather seals do help you dont need them if your carefully. If it rains cover your camera with your shirt or a bag if it gets wet wipe it off when your done let it dry out by a heater and it will be fine just dont get it completely soaked. Dont let people fool you you dont need alot of the crap camera company's or most company's try to sell you to make more money off of you. Buy this body invest in good lenses that is where your money is well spent and worry about taking pictures not you camera shoot in the snow and the rain and hell if your camera breaks you can get it fixed or buy a new d90 and still have paid less for 2 cameras than you would to get a d300.Digital camera Review: Best if you are upgrading and want everything including video
Summary: 5 Stars
It is all that I expected from the camera. The video in a DSLR like this is amazing. I also bought the 18-200 mm lense, MB D80 battery pack grip and SB 600 flash, both from Nokia and suitable for this camera. Don't buy other quality accessories, rather wait and buy the right stuff. For the lenses, you may need a couple of filters, the Hoya PRO1 UV & Hoya Circular Polariser are good. The camera handles lighter than the D300, which my brother uses, but I preferred this camera because its lighter and also has video.