Hopefully you’ve noticed that we are sporting better pictures on our posts these days. That’s because a couple months back, we upgraded our equipment and purchased the Nikon D90. You know how good it feels to have the right tool for the job? That’s what it feels like to take pictures with this camera.
The D90 is a digital single-lens reflex camera or DSLR. It’s been around since 2008 but continues to be a top seller. I’ve used a D90 in the past so I knew it was easy to use and really made you look like a pro.
Nikon D90 DSLR Camera Review
The D90 has been well covered by plenty of other sites but I wanted to share my thoughts about this camera. Here it is in a nutshell.
The Good: Takes rich, beautiful pictures; easy to use; great battery life; packed with features. The Bad: Pricey, especially with all the extras; not the best for video. Overall: I love this camera and the pictures it captures. I don’t regret the purchase at all!
Price & Where to Buy The price of any DSLR camera can start to add up so it’s important to know what you are getting and compare some prices. I shopped around and eventually purchased the D90 from Costco- they were running a great sale. However, Amazon has some really attractive packages. Check em out:
- Nikon D90 camera + 18-105mm lens (standard lens for typical use) $1130.00
- Nikon D90 camera + 18-105mm lens + 70-300mm lens (a good telephoto lens) $1480.00
- Nikon 14-24mm wide angle lens (gets those panoramic shots but pricey) $1800.00
D90 Specifications Here’s a quick rundown of the camera specification. Check out the Nikon site for full specs.
- Sensor: 12.3 MP CMOS DX (15.8 x 23.6 mm).
- ISO: 100-6,400.
- Still Image Sizes: 4,288 x 2,848 (L), 3,216 x 2,136 (M) and 2,144 x 1,424 (S).
- Still Image Formats: JPG, NEF, or both.
- Motion Picture Formats: 1,280×720p/24, motion JPG .AVI for great frame-to-frame editing.
- Shutter: 1/4,000 ~ 30 seconds and Bulb. Full, half and third stops.
- Built-in flash
- Flash Compatibility: i-TTL (SB-400, SB-600, SB-800, SB-900 and R1C1).
- Storage: SD and SDHC cards.
- Video out: HDMI and composite analog (NTSC or PAL).
- LCD: 3,” 640 x 480. BM-10 condom (clear removable cover).
- Power: standard EN-EL3e battery (D80, D200, D300, D700, etc.). Rated 850 shots with 50% flash.
- Size: 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in. (132 x 103 x 77 mm).
- Weight: 1 lb. 6 oz. with no battery or lens.
If you’re looking around for a manual, I got ya covered. Here’s the D90 manual.
Top Features
I don’t know all the in-and-outs of professional photography but here are a few of the top features in my opinion.
F Stop F stop is another way of saying focal length. Adjusting the can increase or decrease the depth of field. In other words, the background can be clear and in focus (higher f-stop) or blurry and out of focus (lower f-stop). Compare the picture of Fred’s hardwood floor and the third picture of the lineman’s pliers. See what changing the focal length can do?
Ergonomics The D90 handles great! It has a solid, well constructed frame. Gross and fine selector dials are well placed and the entire camera is well balanced. You can shoot photos all day without wearing out!
Mode Selector The mode selector allows you to cycle through things like “A” for aperture priority and a running figure for motion photography. I’ve found that that Program, Aperture and Shutter modes can really make it easy to get good pictures and they allow you more control than the present scene modes. These modes may seem a little daunting at first, but do some reading and then play around with them. You’ll pick them up in no time.
Extras The last big benefit I want to bring up is the availability of all the extras. DSLRs can accommodate tons of different lenses, expansion battery packs, GPS units, multiple flashes and more. You can quickly spend some money, but at least the options are there. One extra that we purchased was the SB-600 Speedlight. It’s a directional bounce-flash that can really give you the light for good pictures (even in a cramped attic).
What do you think? What’s your camera of choice? All photos were taken by me or Fred with the Nikon D90, in case you were curious
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