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product_id: 1130823
title: "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 (OLD MODEL)"
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# 720p HD D-Movie mode 12.3MP DX CMOS sensor 4.5 fps continuous shooting 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 (OLD MODEL)

**Brand:** nikon
**Price:** A$1670
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📷 Capture your world in stunning detail — because moments won’t wait!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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 (OLD MODEL) by nikon
- **How much does it cost?** A$1670 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/1130823-d90-12-3mp-dx-format-cmos-digital-slr-camera-18)

## Best For

- nikon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Zoom Lens:** Included 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens offers 5.8x optical zoom with vibration reduction for sharp handheld shots.
- • **Pro-Level Image Quality:** 12.3MP DX-format CMOS sensor delivers crisp, low-noise photos with rich detail and tonal depth.
- • **Cinematic HD Video Capture:** Shoot stunning 720p HD movies at 24fps with full sound, turning moments into mini-masterpieces.
- • **Brilliant Viewing & Control:** 3-inch 920,000-dot LCD and intuitive controls let you compose, review, and adjust settings with ease and speed.
- • **Fast & Intelligent Autofocus:** 11-point AF system with Scene Recognition ensures razor-sharp focus even on fast-moving subjects.

## Overview

The Nikon D90 is a professional-grade DX-format DSLR featuring a 12.3MP CMOS sensor, 4.5 fps continuous shooting, and an 18-105mm VR lens. It pioneers DSLR video with 720p HD recording and offers advanced autofocus with Scene Recognition. Its 3-inch high-res LCD and EXPEED processing deliver sharp, vibrant images, making it a versatile tool for both passionate photographers and emerging pros.

## Description

From the Manufacturer Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality inherited from the award-winning D300 with groundbreaking features, the D90's breathtaking, low-noise image quality is further advanced with EXPEED image processing. Split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4.5 frames-per-second provide the power to capture fast action and precise moments perfectly, while Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System contributes to faster 11-area autofocus performance, finer white balance detection and more. ,br> The D90 delivers the control passionate photographers demand, utilizing comprehensive exposure functions and the intelligence of 3D Color Matrix Metering II. Stunning results come to life on a 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD monitor, providing accurate image review, Live View composition and brilliant playback of the D90's cinematic-quality 24-fps HD D-Movie mode. Outfit includes the 5.8x AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens with VR image stabilization and legendary Nikkor optical quality. Nikon D90 DX Digital SLR Highlights Nikon Digital SLR image quality The D90 incorporates a newly developed DX-format CMOS image sensor with technology directly inherited from the D300, Nikon's DX-format flagship. With its 12.3 effective megapixels and extraordinarily high signal-to-noise ratio, the D90 delivers low-noise images with detail and tonal gradation beyond your expectations, while Nikon's Integrated Dust Reduction System works to free image-degrading dust particles from the sensor's optical low-pass filter. Nikon's comprehensive EXPEED technology is engineered to make the most of the sensor's rich, 12.3-megapixel data. The result--color, detail and high-speed processing inspired by the groundbreaking D300. The D90's image-processing engine produces high-resolution pictures at remarkable speeds, better enabling high-speed continuous shooting. EXPEED also contributes to the outstanding performance of other powerful features, including Live View and the new Face Detection System. The D90 captures up to 4.5 images per second. Accurate 11-point autofocus is now even faster and more intelligent, aided by Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System. The unique Nikon 420-pixel 3D Color Matrix II Metering system, now enhanced by EXPEED image processing technologies, delivers extraordinary exposure accuracy -- immediately evident when reviewing images on the D90's super-density 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD monitor. New D-Movie Mode Features 720p HD cinematic quality A new idea for D-SLRs, the D90 offers a movie function, allowing you to shoot movies in three different motion JPEG formats: 320 x 216 pixels, 640 x 424 pixels and 1,280 x 720 pixels. Now you can capture life's moving moments with added drama by using many of Nikon's NIKKOR lenses, including the AF DX Fisheye 10.5mm f/2.8G ED and the Micro-NIKKOR lenses. The shallow depth of field can give your movies a more creative and emotional impact. An additional benefit is the D90 image sensor, which is much larger than a typical camcorder for higher image quality and exceptional high ISO performance during low-light shooting. 5.8x AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR included Famous Nikkor optical quality in a compact, versatile design, featuring Nikon VR image stabilization. Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second The D90 captures crucial moments thanks to its impressive 0.15-second start-up time, 65-millisecond shutter-release time lag (CIPA standard) and ability to shoot at 4.5 frames a second for up to 100 shots*. Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200 The D90 gives you the freedom to shoot in a remarkably wide variety of lighting conditions, including dimly lit scenes, without worrying about image-degrading noise. ISO can be raised as high as Hi 1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) or lowered to Lo 1 (ISO 100 equivalent). 3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor The D90's 3-in., approx. 920k-dot LCD monitor provides unprecedented quality of image display. A wide 170-degree viewing angle makes it easy to confirm focus after shooting or during Live View. Built-in image sensor cleaning Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust particles from the sensor's optical low pass filter. 11-point AF system with Face Priority Thanks to Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module, the D90's 11-point AF system has fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame with the most sensitive AF sensor operating from the center. In addition, the D90 has versatile AF-area modes to handle most shooting situations. The center focus point can be switched from normal to wide according to the movement of the subject. One-button Live View With the D90's Live View function, you can shoot effectively without looking through the viewfinder. Simply press dedicated Live View button for instant access. Three contrast-detect AF modes let you focus on any point in the frame. 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. Advance Scene Modes When you're not sure which camera settings are appropriate, simply rely on the Advanced Scene Modes. Just turn the mode dial to the appropriate icon: Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports or Night Portrait. Unlike traditional scene modes, the D90 will automatically optimize the exposure, image processing, Active D-Lighting, and Picture Control to get the most out of your subject matter. What's more, the D90 has exceptional low-noise performance and accurately adjusts the camera settings whether VR (Vibration Reduction) is activated or not, so you can expect beautiful, crisp images, even in many low-light scenes. Auto Active D-Lighting Details in the shadows and highlighted areas of your photos are often lost when strong lighting increases the contrast between the bright and dark areas of your image. Nikon's unique Active D-Lighting technology accurately restores these important details by localizing tone control while you shoot. Choose from four levels, including the new Extra High. Active D-Lighting can be used manually or set to Auto mode. It is also possible to bracket your pictures to get one with Active D-Lighting and one without. Durable, high-precision shutter Reliability is not a luxury--it's a necessity. That's why Nikon subjected numerous D90 shutter mechanisms to grueling 100,000-cycle shutter-release tests with the unit fully assembled in the camera. Built-in, Pop-up Flash The D90 is equipped with Nikon's i-TTL flash control, renowned for consistently accurate and balanced flash exposures. The built-in flash has an 18mm lens coverage and works as a wireless commander, controlling up to two independent groups of an unlimited number of remote Speedlights and providing incredible creative lighting control--on location or in the studio. 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. HDMI Compatible You can enjoy both still images and movies shot with the D90 via HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with the global-standard digital A/V signal transfer. HDMI Mini connector is employed. GPS geo-tagging The optional GP-1 GPS unit provides automatic real-time geo-tagging. Product Description Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality inherited from the award-winning D300 with groundbreaking features, the D90's breathtaking, low-noise image quality is further advanced with EXPEED image processing. Split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4.5 frames-per-second provide the power to capture fast action and precise moments perfectly, while Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System contributes to faster 11-area autofocus performance, finer white balance detection and more.What's in the box: Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera Kit with Nikon 18-105mm VR Lens,18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens,Front & Rear Lens Caps,Lens Hood,Lens Pouch,EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery,MH-18a Quick Charger,UC-E4 USB Cable,EG-D2 Audio/Video Cable,AN-DC1 Neck Strap,BM-10 LCD Monitor Cover,BF-1A Body Cap,DK-5 Eyepiece Cap,DK-21 Rubber Eyecup,BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap,Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM, and User Guides.

Review: Some things better, some worse ... GREAT camera, over all! - Who am I? Beginning at age 11, in 1965 and originally taught by my grandfather, photography has played an important part of my entire life. My digital photography began with scans I made back in 1987 using a 'Thunderscanner' that converted my printer into a scanner. More recently, I began photographing using digital cameras beginning in 1997. This Nikon D90 is my 3rd Nikon DSLR. It was preceded by my Nikon D70 and later a used, Nikon D200. Overall, I feel that the D90 outfit, which includes the 18-105 and to which I added the 70-300 nikkor lens is my personal, 'perfect' camera outfit! These two lenses have Nikon's VR (optical image stabilization) which does a phenomenal job, stabilizing your images shot handheld. And the lens's qualities are very good, too. I find the optimum sharpness to be around f/8-f/9 for both of them. There is some chromatic aberration on each at the shortest focal lengths but this is easily removed in software such as the Aperture 3 which is what I use. The 18-105mm lens is the one I leave on the camera a take about 95 percent of my shots with. I use the 70-300mm for longer reach when I need it, especially for small subjects such as birds and other wildlife that are at a distance. I had an old well padded LowePro bag that is about 14"x14"x5" and the camera with both lenses and all of my other personal items (keys, wallet, iPhone, etc.) all easily fit into it and slung over my shoulder so that I can 'draw' my camera and shoot within a few seconds of seeing something worth photographing. With everything in the LowePro bag, including my personal gear, it weighs less than 8 pounds! Not bad at all when you consider I'm set to shoot from the equivalent range of 27mm all the way up through to 450mm. That is the same view you see with 9x binoculars! Not bad at all! The speed that I can turn on and shoot the D90 is so short that it feels like a film camera! There is almost no delay so I am able to grab shots, effortlessly. I leave it setup with the following camera settings preset ... RAW plus JPEG, Autofocus on, VR on (this is amazing image stabilization in both of my lenses!), Aperture priority (with the lens typically set to f/9 for sharpest image quality) and the amazing Auto-ISO set with a minimum shutter speed of 125 and a max ISO of 3,200. My images are gorgeous ... sharply focused, with no motion blur from handholding the camera and well exposed (note that using RAW files in Aperture 3 makes it possible for me to both fine tune each exposure AND remove the slight chromatic aberration that appears when the lens is shot at it's widest 18 mm setting). Nothing is 'perfect' so, I'd admit that the D90 isn't as well built as my D200 was and because it was the first DSLR that had video capability, the video quality isn't the best. Still, when I consider the cost of the better built D300s (twice as much as the D90!) and that I bought this for serious still photography and not video, this outfit ranks all A's in my book! My decades of experience has also taught me that Nikon gear holds up much better in the long run AND that is the reason it holds a much higher resale value, too! If you want a DSLR camera with the best LCD (nobody has a better one so far!), a glass pentaprism viewfinder that lets you 'see' what you are shooting, even in low light and the Nikon brand name that means it will hold it's resale value, it is hard to go wrong with the D90 kit! BTW I've ordered the optional battery holder/side hand grip for it. Using two batteries, having a grip for portrait shooting AND adding just enough more below the D90 body so that ALL of my right hand's fingers can grasp the camera makes this a must have, addition.
Review: Great Camera - This is my first DSLR, and I couldn't be happier. I read endlessly about different cameras before I decided on the D90. In the end it came down to the D90, and Canon's 50D, mostly due to their price points. Both are truely awesome and feature packed camera's. I loved the feel of the 50D, as I have pretty large hands. The 50D is about a half inch wider than the D90, and a slightly larger grip. The D90's grip is great as well, just a little smaller. Because of this, I purchased a battery grip along with the camera (Zeikos ZE-NBG90), and it feels great. (If you're wondering why I'm only talking about Nikon and Canon, it's because both companies have an extensive range of products for all skill levels, so plenty of room for me to upgrade bodies and lenses in the future. They are also both extensively used by professional photographers, so there must be something good about them.) A few things made me ultimately buy the Nikon D90..... First, the included kit lens. Nikon includes a 18-105mm VR lens, and Canon includes a 28-135mm IS lens. Both have Vibration Reduction/Image Stabilization, and both cost about the same if you bought them separately. On a crop frame camera (aps-c size), which both of these are, The 18-105mm is more usefull and versatile as an all purpose lens. I felt that it would serve better indoors, in smaller spaces, than the Canon lens would. For other beginers out there, on a crop frame camera you have to use a multiplier to figure out what the actual range is of a lense. For Nikon, it's 1.5, and for Canon, it's 1.6. So my Nikon 18-105 lens functions like a 27-157 on my D90 crop frame (18x1.5 , 105x1.5) The included lens on the Canon 50D is 28-135mm which, on the 50D, would function like a 45-216mm lens. This would be a great range for outdoor use, but I felt it didn't get wide enough for indoor use. This lens mounted on a full frame camera would be more appropriate (no multiplier). In Canon's defense, there are two other 50D kits available, one with a 17-85mm lens, and another with an 18-200mm lens. In my opinion, both lenses are inferior in quality to the 28-135, and they both are more expensive. The 17-85 kit was about $200 more, and the 18-200 kit was about $400 more. This made the 50D to expensive for me, especially when you could step up to the Canon 7D for $1500(body only) and $1900(with 28-135mm). Second are the number of buttons, and button placement. Everyone is different, and has different ideas about how cameras should be set up. For me, I like the idea of having more buttons on the outside, as the Nikon does when compared to Canon. If I have to go into a menu to get at a certain function, chances are, I'll forget I have that function. Being a beginner, I wanted as much in my face as possible to help me learn. This also makes for very fast adjustments for beginers and advanced photographers alike. As for button placement, the Nikon just felt more natural. Again, everyone is different. Lastly, I considered both Nikon's and Canon's full line of cameras. I do plan on upgrading in the future, so I looked at the upper end cameras as well. Whatever lenses I buy for my D90, I want them to work on whatever body I might upgrade to in the future (lenses are expensive!!!) I think I just liked Nikon's take on photography tools a little better. From styling to functionality, Nikon just seemed more... me. I may regret this, as Canon also makes outstanding products, and it seems like they have a lot more lenses, although I havn't actually counted. For now, I'm looking forward to a long relationship with Nikon, expecting that their more pricey camera bodies function as naturally and comfortably as the D90 does. I absolutely love the Nikon D90, and am very happy I bought it. I feel it's a great camera for beginers, and it'll grow with me as a photographer. I was able to create amazing images right out of the box. It's very easy to use. I sat on the couch with it that first night and just played with menus and settings, and learned my way around the camera very fast. I'd recomend the D90 to anyone, beginners and advanced amatures alike. I used cameralabs.com extensively before I decided on anything. Outstanding website with a lot of writen and video reviews on a great many cameras and lenses. Thanks Gordon!! A few tips if you buy the D90... *an 8g memory card will give you about 350 RAW+JPEG shots, or 1000+ JPEG shots *the D90 shoots video... barely. If you want to shoot video, buy a video camera.... seriously. *if you're going to shoot video, or are going to use live-view a lot, you NEED an extra battery.

## Features

- 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
- 5.8x AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens included
- D-Movie Mode; Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
- 3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001ENOZY4 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aperture modes | F3.5–F5.6 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Continuous, Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Phase Detection, Selective single-point, Single |
| Autofocus Points | 11 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #101,556 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #102 in DSLR Cameras |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Built-In Media | Battery, Body Cap, Eyecup, Neck Strap, Remote, Shoe Cap, USB Cable |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 5.8x AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Computers, external storage devices, and other devices with USB or A/V ports |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD, SDHC |
| Compatible Mountings | Nikon F (DX), Nikon F (FX) |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 4.5 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 484 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 920,000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 920,000 dots |
| Dynamic Stops | 10 stops |
| Effective Still Resolution | 12.3 mp |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 200 |
| Exposure Control | Automatic, Bulb, Manual, aperture-priority, i-TTL program flash, program AE, shutter-priority |
| File Format | JPEG |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SDIO or SD bus interface |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 2 |
| Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum | 32 GB |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | U2 |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Slow Sync |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200_sec |
| Focal Length Description | 18-105 mm |
| Focus Features | Nikon Multi-CAM1000 |
| Focus Mode | Single-Servo AF (AF-S) |
| Focus Type | Automatic with Manual |
| Form Factor | Mid-size SLR |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00388800040441 |
| HDMI Type | Type C Mini HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | HDMI, SDHC, USB |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical, VR |
| Image stabilization | Optical, VR |
| Item Weight | 1.6 pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Type | zoom |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 25448 |
| Maximum Aperture | 3.5 f_stop |
| Maximum Focal Length | 10.5 centimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 18 millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
| Model Name | Nikon D90 |
| Model Number | 25448 |
| Model Series | D90 |
| Optical Zoom | 6 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 12.3 mp |
| Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Real Angle Of View | 170 degrees |
| Recording Capacity | 2 hours |
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 90 |
| Shooting Modes | Close-up, Custom, Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Night Portrait, Portrait, Vivid |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
| Supported File Format | JPEG |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Total Still Resolution | 12.3 mp |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 018208915750 018208254484 388800040441 |
| Video Capture Format | MJPEG |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | HD 720p |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.96x |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | EyeFi |
| Write Speed | 4.5 fps |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 3:2
- **Compatible Mountings:** Nikon F (DX), Nikon F (FX)
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 200
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical, VR
- **Maximum Aperture:** 3.5 f
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 105 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 6 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Where can i get a manual for the nikon dx afsnikkor- 18-105 d90**
A: I have it with me.

**Q: Why is this camera $350 and another listing without the lens is $1600?**
A: 1600 is way too high for this camera. It is now an old model but still a great camera. With a standard lens I would probably pay up to 500. Shoot this camera brand new I bought for a little over 700. Also need to get them to give you the shutter count.

**Q: my d90 turns on and clicks as if it's taking a picture but captures nothing and my lcd screen will not turn on so i can see saved photos any ideas?**
A: Do you get images on the memory card to transfer to your PC? If so, you can deal with the camera the way it is, or get another one. It sounds like there is something major wrong with the camera but if there are good images on the memory card, that may be something you can deal with.

**Q: Can you remove the lens and change it?**
A: Yes it's a Fx format Nikon and If your referring to a D600 yes . Any Nikon starting with D can change lenses. Now the trick is stay away from D40,60 3000 and 5000 series because they need AF S series lenses with focus motors on lenses for novices who don't know how to focus or shoot manually.Even a D50 or 70 have focus motors in body.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Some things better, some worse ... GREAT camera, over all!
*by M***N on April 6, 2010*

Who am I? Beginning at age 11, in 1965 and originally taught by my grandfather, photography has played an important part of my entire life. My digital photography began with scans I made back in 1987 using a 'Thunderscanner' that converted my printer into a scanner. More recently, I began photographing using digital cameras beginning in 1997. This Nikon D90 is my 3rd Nikon DSLR. It was preceded by my Nikon D70 and later a used, Nikon D200. Overall, I feel that the D90 outfit, which includes the 18-105 and to which I added the 70-300 nikkor lens is my personal, 'perfect' camera outfit! These two lenses have Nikon's VR (optical image stabilization) which does a phenomenal job, stabilizing your images shot handheld. And the lens's qualities are very good, too. I find the optimum sharpness to be around f/8-f/9 for both of them. There is some chromatic aberration on each at the shortest focal lengths but this is easily removed in software such as the Aperture 3 which is what I use. The 18-105mm lens is the one I leave on the camera a take about 95 percent of my shots with. I use the 70-300mm for longer reach when I need it, especially for small subjects such as birds and other wildlife that are at a distance. I had an old well padded LowePro bag that is about 14"x14"x5" and the camera with both lenses and all of my other personal items (keys, wallet, iPhone, etc.) all easily fit into it and slung over my shoulder so that I can 'draw' my camera and shoot within a few seconds of seeing something worth photographing. With everything in the LowePro bag, including my personal gear, it weighs less than 8 pounds! Not bad at all when you consider I'm set to shoot from the equivalent range of 27mm all the way up through to 450mm. That is the same view you see with 9x binoculars! Not bad at all! The speed that I can turn on and shoot the D90 is so short that it feels like a film camera! There is almost no delay so I am able to grab shots, effortlessly. I leave it setup with the following camera settings preset ... RAW plus JPEG, Autofocus on, VR on (this is amazing image stabilization in both of my lenses!), Aperture priority (with the lens typically set to f/9 for sharpest image quality) and the amazing Auto-ISO set with a minimum shutter speed of 125 and a max ISO of 3,200. My images are gorgeous ... sharply focused, with no motion blur from handholding the camera and well exposed (note that using RAW files in Aperture 3 makes it possible for me to both fine tune each exposure AND remove the slight chromatic aberration that appears when the lens is shot at it's widest 18 mm setting). Nothing is 'perfect' so, I'd admit that the D90 isn't as well built as my D200 was and because it was the first DSLR that had video capability, the video quality isn't the best. Still, when I consider the cost of the better built D300s (twice as much as the D90!) and that I bought this for serious still photography and not video, this outfit ranks all A's in my book! My decades of experience has also taught me that Nikon gear holds up much better in the long run AND that is the reason it holds a much higher resale value, too! If you want a DSLR camera with the best LCD (nobody has a better one so far!), a glass pentaprism viewfinder that lets you 'see' what you are shooting, even in low light and the Nikon brand name that means it will hold it's resale value, it is hard to go wrong with the D90 kit! BTW I've ordered the optional battery holder/side hand grip for it. Using two batteries, having a grip for portrait shooting AND adding just enough more below the D90 body so that ALL of my right hand's fingers can grasp the camera makes this a must have, addition.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Camera
*by R***K on January 25, 2010*

This is my first DSLR, and I couldn't be happier. I read endlessly about different cameras before I decided on the D90. In the end it came down to the D90, and Canon's 50D, mostly due to their price points. Both are truely awesome and feature packed camera's. I loved the feel of the 50D, as I have pretty large hands. The 50D is about a half inch wider than the D90, and a slightly larger grip. The D90's grip is great as well, just a little smaller. Because of this, I purchased a battery grip along with the camera (Zeikos ZE-NBG90), and it feels great. (If you're wondering why I'm only talking about Nikon and Canon, it's because both companies have an extensive range of products for all skill levels, so plenty of room for me to upgrade bodies and lenses in the future. They are also both extensively used by professional photographers, so there must be something good about them.) A few things made me ultimately buy the Nikon D90..... First, the included kit lens. Nikon includes a 18-105mm VR lens, and Canon includes a 28-135mm IS lens. Both have Vibration Reduction/Image Stabilization, and both cost about the same if you bought them separately. On a crop frame camera (aps-c size), which both of these are, The 18-105mm is more usefull and versatile as an all purpose lens. I felt that it would serve better indoors, in smaller spaces, than the Canon lens would. For other beginers out there, on a crop frame camera you have to use a multiplier to figure out what the actual range is of a lense. For Nikon, it's 1.5, and for Canon, it's 1.6. So my Nikon 18-105 lens functions like a 27-157 on my D90 crop frame (18x1.5 , 105x1.5) The included lens on the Canon 50D is 28-135mm which, on the 50D, would function like a 45-216mm lens. This would be a great range for outdoor use, but I felt it didn't get wide enough for indoor use. This lens mounted on a full frame camera would be more appropriate (no multiplier). In Canon's defense, there are two other 50D kits available, one with a 17-85mm lens, and another with an 18-200mm lens. In my opinion, both lenses are inferior in quality to the 28-135, and they both are more expensive. The 17-85 kit was about $200 more, and the 18-200 kit was about $400 more. This made the 50D to expensive for me, especially when you could step up to the Canon 7D for $1500(body only) and $1900(with 28-135mm). Second are the number of buttons, and button placement. Everyone is different, and has different ideas about how cameras should be set up. For me, I like the idea of having more buttons on the outside, as the Nikon does when compared to Canon. If I have to go into a menu to get at a certain function, chances are, I'll forget I have that function. Being a beginner, I wanted as much in my face as possible to help me learn. This also makes for very fast adjustments for beginers and advanced photographers alike. As for button placement, the Nikon just felt more natural. Again, everyone is different. Lastly, I considered both Nikon's and Canon's full line of cameras. I do plan on upgrading in the future, so I looked at the upper end cameras as well. Whatever lenses I buy for my D90, I want them to work on whatever body I might upgrade to in the future (lenses are expensive!!!) I think I just liked Nikon's take on photography tools a little better. From styling to functionality, Nikon just seemed more... me. I may regret this, as Canon also makes outstanding products, and it seems like they have a lot more lenses, although I havn't actually counted. For now, I'm looking forward to a long relationship with Nikon, expecting that their more pricey camera bodies function as naturally and comfortably as the D90 does. I absolutely love the Nikon D90, and am very happy I bought it. I feel it's a great camera for beginers, and it'll grow with me as a photographer. I was able to create amazing images right out of the box. It's very easy to use. I sat on the couch with it that first night and just played with menus and settings, and learned my way around the camera very fast. I'd recomend the D90 to anyone, beginners and advanced amatures alike. I used cameralabs.com extensively before I decided on anything. Outstanding website with a lot of writen and video reviews on a great many cameras and lenses. Thanks Gordon!! A few tips if you buy the D90... *an 8g memory card will give you about 350 RAW+JPEG shots, or 1000+ JPEG shots *the D90 shoots video... barely. If you want to shoot video, buy a video camera.... seriously. *if you're going to shoot video, or are going to use live-view a lot, you NEED an extra battery.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent camera and still comparable if not better than newer models
*by R***L on December 2, 2013*

I've owned this thing for 4 years or so now. Nikon has introduced a few models since then, but this thing is still just about perfect for the picture taking I do. Lots of lens choices, tons of features, ergonomics just fit my hands like I designed it for myself. I've looked at the newer stuff, and for the few things they've "improved" on, I still think this was and is the best fit for me. Only reason I could ever see moving it to second camera status is if I ever decide to go full frame. I'd love too, but tough to justify the price when this D90 does such a fine job even with the reduced sensor size. Here's some points to consider if looking at one of these to buy. Its a 12.3 megapixel camera. Smallish by recent new cameras, but more than enough to print very nice pictures 11x14 or larger in some cases. If you are using it for 4x6, you will have excellent results. The camera does shoot HD video, but it is limited to the 720, it will not shoot 1080. In my experience, autofocus during video shoots leaves something to be desired. The camera, with the kit lens, 18-105, has very decent low light capabilities. Of course, the kit lens is slow, so a faster lens would improve low light capabilities. On a nice bright day, without using flash, the camera pops off 4.5 or 5 frames a second. I have used this camera a lot at the drag strip and have captured lots of great wheelie action using the continuious shooting. My daughter was also a polevaulter, and this feature allowed me to catch lots of great action shots as she went up and over the bar. I used it a few times, indoors, for high school basketball, with the 18-105 lens, it was slow and not so great. With a faster lens, excellent results indoors shooting action shots. The camera itself has lots of choices to select the type and heat range of the lighting you're shooting in, so great results are possible with incandesent, florescent, halogen, sunlight, moonlight, you name it, the camera can shoot in it. There are quite a few in camera editing functions to correct, um, operator error. LOL. Camera shoots in both color and black and white. There are various settings which allow quit, low grade snapshots, fine picture quality, and up to RAW settings. RAW allows, actually demands, that you have computer capabilities to edit the photos. RAW prints cannot be processed at your local Wal-Mart. The detail possible and editing possible in RAW is unbelievable. Be forewarned tho, RAW eats up lots of storage on your SD cards. There is an option to shoot both fine and RAW at the same time, which allows easy printing of the fine, and the capability to edit and change appearances in the RAW format. This camera has an internal focusing motor for the autofocus lens'. Nikon 3000 series does not have this feature. What does this mean? Not all lenses will autofocus on a 3000, where practically all autofocus lenses will function on the D90. There is also an auto/manual switch on the camera body which allows you to manually focus any lens attached to the camera if you desire more control than the autofocus feature allows. Speaking of lenses, the mounting design Nikon is using has been around since the late 70s. This means that some really nicely made Nikon lenses that you may have laying around from the 80s or 90s have a really good chance of working great on the D90. In the first part of my review, where I give my personal likings of the camera, I mention its a reduced sensor camera. This sorta works to your benefit. The reduced sensor has a multiplying effect on the lens rating. This is approximately 1.5 times. So, a 100mm lens on a D90 is equivalent to a 150mm lens on a full framed camera. 400mm is equal to 600mm, and so on. The camera has a nice large screen on the back to select options in the cameras menu. You can also change to live view which allows the screen to function as the eye piece. The screen is stationary, it does not tilt, swivel, flip, etc. Using it in live view also slows down the reaction of the shutter a bit. On top of the camera is a small simple screen that shows many of your settings at a glance. Using the small screen and function buttons you can switch shot quality, ISO, check battery charge, number of shots taken and number remaining on card, F stop, flash, etc. The camera also has two dials in very well placed positions. A front dial right below the shutter release, and a rear dial behind the shutter release. These dials do quite a few things, such as changing ISO, flash, and using both front and rear dials, you can change F stops and shutter speeds without pushing any other buttons first. So, for those desiring manual operation instead of auto, everything is very easy to change while looking through the eyepiece. The camera has a pretty decent built in flash and the capability of adding external flash attachments. In this review, I've only touched on a fraction of this cameras capabilities. I highly recommend this camera if you can get ahold of one new or used.

## Frequently Bought Together

- 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 (OLD MODEL)
- SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card - SDSDXXD-128G-GN4IN
- Fotasy Professional Neoprene Neck Strap for Nikkor Cameras, Camera Neck Strap Compatible with Nikon D5 D4 D3 DS850 D810 D800 D750 D7500 D7300 D7200 D7000 D5600 D5500 D5300 D5100 D5000 D3500 D3400

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