Nikon D90 Users Group

Place to discuss the new Nikon D90 and showcase it's results. Sister group of Nikon D300 Users. www.flickr.com/groups/nikon_d300_users/


Image copyright 2008 Nikon Inc

Thom Hogan's D90 guide www.bythom.com/nikond90guide.htm

Downloadable 300 page users manual nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/nikoneurope_en.cfg/ph...

*NEW* DPReview in-depth review www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond90/

Press release nikon.com/about/news/2008/0827_d90_01.htm

Official promo images chsvimg.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/d90/en/sample-i...

Downloadable official sample shots imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/s...
Flash gallery of official sample shots chsvimg.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/d90/en/sample-i...

New 18-105VR lens announced www.nikon.com/about/news/2008/0827_nikkor_02.htm

DPreview hands on preview www.dpreview.com/previews/nikond90/

DPreview sample image/video gallery with the 18-105VR www.dpreview.com/news/0809/08090101nikond90samplegallery.asp

Nikon D90 intro
chsvimg.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/d90/en/index.html

Rob Galbraith review robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=7-9314-9569

CNET news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10026094-1.html

Wired with Video
blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/08/nikon-d90-first.html

Ken Rockwell kenrockwell.com/nikon/d90.htm

Video in action here www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVQX1rC-fRA

British intro here uk.youtube.com/watch?v=mwG86ym3Ucg&feature=user

Imaging Resource hands-on www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D90/D90A.HTM

Specifications :
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12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor: Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured.
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Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second: Combined with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag, dramatic action and decisive moments are captured easily.
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D-Movie Mode—Cinematic 24fps HD with sound: Record cinematic-quality movie clips at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels) in Motion JPEG format, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.
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Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200: High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO setting.
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3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor: High resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing guarantees confident image review and movie playback.
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Built-in image sensor cleaning: Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust particles from the sensor's optical low pass filter.
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11-point AF system with Face Priority: Consistently fast and accurate autofocus, reinforced by the Nikon Scene Recognition System, delivers razor sharpness in a wide variety of conditions.
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One-button Live View: Easy to use Live View activates access to 3 contrast detection focus modes including Face Priority AF.
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Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System: Nikon's renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates images, referencing an on-board database of over 30,000 photographic scenes, for unmatched exposure accuracy.
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Comprehensive exposure control: Five advanced scene modes plus Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual.
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Auto Active D-Lighting: Selectable and Automatic, Active D-Lighting optimizes details within shadows and highlights, taming high-contrast situations in real time.
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Durable, high precision shutter: Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures shutter life and accuracy.
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In-Camera Image Editing: Creative freedom stems from exclusive in-camera image editing, featuring Fisheye effect, Straighten and Distortion Control as well as D-Lighting, Red-eye Reduction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more.
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GPS geo-tagging: GP-1 GPS unit (optional) provides automatic real-time geo-tagging.