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Nikon D90 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Nikon D90 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 11 February 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 01 February 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 18 November 2008 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 27 October 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 20 October 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 14 October 2008 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 13 October 2008 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 13 October 2008 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 01 October 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 18 September 2008 - |
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- 0 |
Photozone 's conclusion / rating - 11 February 2009 |
“ The Nikon D90 provides definitively "All you need to fuel your passion for photography" and a little bit more. The consumer DSLR camera from Nikon scores already after the first look through the exemplary viewfinder and gives an first impression of the D90 power. Just after the good old Nikon shutter release sound, the big 3 inch high resolution LCD displays a preview of the image taken by the 12.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor with built-in self-cleaning sensor unit and gives an idea of sharp images with a great resolution even in high sensitivity. The terrific dynamic range of the Nikon D90 in combination with Nikon's D-Lightning makes sure that the next shot succeeds.
In continuous-servo AF mode you can confidently concentrate on the scene and delegate the imaging part to the camera and its fast and reliable AF.
The HD video functionality of the Nikon D90 is surely only the beginning of upcoming video functions within DSLRs.
However, the AF in live mode isn't convincing and the x-sync is a tad slow. We would have wished that Nikon included weather sealing for tough outdoor conditions, but you can't have it all relative to the very competitive pricing.
Nevertheless, the Nikon D90 represents an exceptionally sound package all-in-all. Highly recommended!... ”
Photozone's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
Steves Digicams 's conclusion / rating - 01 February 2009 |
“ If you are an amateur sports photographer looking for a light and easy to use dSLR, look no further! Following in the footsteps of the D80, the Nikon D90 is an amazing model. Not only will this camera confidently represent Nikon's mid-level dSLR offerings, but it's sure to set the tone for this category with excellent image quality, underrated burst performance, and plenty of Custom Settings. While this camera offers superb photographic abilities which professional and advanced photographers will appreciate, the simplest of users can pick this camera up and start taking great photos. With a street price of US$899 or less for the body only or US$1200 or less when combined with the kit lens, I feel the Nikon D90 dSLR offers an outstanding value for such a capable camera. With this said, I have no problem giving this little beauty our highest recommendation... ”
Steves Digicams's rating: |
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- 0 |
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LetsGoDigital 's conclusion / rating - 18 November 2008 |
“ Nikon is treading the war path at least that is what it is starting to look like. One after the other DSLR is being introduced, all of them equipped with the many renewed features or innovative image solutions. It's a tough struggle to conquer a much desired market share in the DSLR market. A battle that until recently was dominated by Canon, who is now regretfully witnessing how the competition has grown fiercely and is making a passing maneuver in some respects. We consider this an excellent development from which you as photographer will benefit... ”
LetsGoDigital's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
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DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 27 October 2008 |
“ Folks who've been paying attention to Nikon DSLRs for the past several years have noticed a trend: a high performance Nikon comes out, followed some months later by a lower priced camera that offers a chunk of the performance at a fraction of the price. When the D2X was introduced it was the undisputed Nikon pro camera. Ten months or so later, the D200 shows up, and while it provided a 10 megapixel sensor to the D2X's 12.4, it matched the 5 fps continuous shooting rate and produced better high ISO images to boot.
The D300 came out and immediately eclipsed the D2X/Xs, becoming the new Nikon DX sensor flagship – again at a fraction of the price. The full-frame D3 is introduced, followed by the D700 which packs a lot of the punch for about 60 percent of the cost. And now the D90 arrives shooting D300-quality stills and packing a decent movie mode for about two-thirds the cost of the movieless D300. If you really dissect the D90 shots they might be a tiny bit noisier at higher ISOs than the D300, or it might just be my eyes are tired. The D90 continuous shooting rate won't match the D300, but in reality, this is not a shootout between the D90 and the D300.
Comparisons are tempting since both cameras probably share the same sensor, might share the same processing pipeline, and do share identical ISO sensitivity ranges, but the D90 is targeting folks looking for something just a bit above an entry-level body, not the high end of the performance spectrum. In this regard the D90 offers sparkling performance at a bargain price, and movies if you want ‘em.... ”
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- 0 |
Complete review here
Imaging Resources 's conclusion / rating - 20 October 2008 |
“ I'm starting to feel strange about saying Nikon's done it again, but it looks like they have. The Nikon D90 looks like a genuinely excellent camera for the intermediate photographer, and a great choice as a full-featured, light weight body for those who own a Nikon D200 or D300. The addition of video is ground-breaking, and will open up new possibilities that will be fun to explore, even though I wish it handled motion better than it does. Really, my only major disappointment for the intermediate market is the lack of a higher frame rate. I'd like to see at least five frames per second, if not six. But at least they raised it to 4.5 from the Nikon D80's three frames per second. Otherwise, there's little to complain about, and only more great features to praise.... ”
Imaging Resources's rating: |
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- 0 |
Complete review here
DigitalCameraInfo 's conclusion / rating - 14 October 2008 |
“ With so much activity in the lower end of the digital SLR market, we're especially pleased to see the D90 combine accessibility to a wide range of photographers, regardless of their photographic skills or background, with consistently excellent lab test results and a solidly built, professional-feeling body. The fact that you can shoot video with this camera may have grabbed the headlines, but we're still on the fence about the practicality of this feature. Given the size of the D90, we still expect most casual YouTube videographers will reach for their cellphone more often than their SLR to capture their drunk buddy's embarrassing antics. Setting video aside, though, there's an awful lot to like about this camera, from its fast burst mode to its fine low-light performance for flash-free photos and a Live View mode that's still not perfect, but does prove comfortable and convenient in certain shooting situations. For $1000 plus lens, you're getting a camera you're unlikely to outgrow or tire of, and we'd call that a pretty good deal.... ”
DigitalCameraInfo's rating: |
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- 3.5 |
Complete review here
PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 13 October 2008 |
“ The Nikon D90 is a difficult camera to rate. When viewed as a 'traditional' SLR, it is simply an excellent camera that I very much enjoyed using. All the frequently used functions have direct controls assigned to them, be it aperture, shutter speed, ISO speed, file quality, drive mode, AF mode, AE Lock – you name it. Despite being a relatively complex camera, the D90 proved highly intuitive to use. The extra functions that distinguish it from the D80, such as ultrasonic sensor cleaning, 3D focus tracking, 50% faster continuous shooting speed and Active d-lighting are well worth the price difference between the two models.
The bottom line is that if you are looking for a high-performance yet affordable DSLR for taking high-resolution still photographs of varied subjects, I can highly recommend the Nikon D90 to you. If you intend to use Live View frequently, I would suggest that you look at other options as well. If your main objective is recording video as painlessly as possible, get a camcorder instead. But if you have some experience in filmmaking and want to experiment with a large-sensor camera that takes interchangeable lenses and records high-definition video, and are willing to put up with its idiosyncrasies, I'd say go for it – you're going to enjoy it!... ”
PhotographyBLOG's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
DPReview 's conclusion / rating - 13 October 2008 |
“ Our only real worry about the D90 is the matrix metering, which seems to be so strongly connected to the selected AF point that it allows highlights to clip a bit too often for our liking. There is an option to fine-tune the meter (and assign a different amount of correction to each metering mode), if you find it a consistent problem.
The D80 was a very well respected camera, offering a feature set that seemed perfectly tailored to the enthusiast market - the D90 builds on this by including many of the options from the D300. The automatic Chromatic Aberration correction is just one example - without ever having to think about it, it instantly improves the results of every JPEG, regardless of the lens used. Picking the images apart to find differences between cameras reveals it's not quite a half-price D300 but that was a camera we described at the time as being best semi-professional digital SLR on the market, setting the bar pretty high. After using and testing the D90 extensively, it's hard to think of a better enthusiast-level camera.... ”
Complete review here
Luminous Landscape 's conclusion / rating - 01 October 2008 |
“ This is clearly a first generation product. Nikon saw an opportunity to add video capability to the DSLR and did so in a simple manner with little intention of creating a new type of hybrid camera. The D90 is a stills camera (and a very good one) at a very reasonable price, that happens to also shoot moderate quality video.
There's little doubt that stills / video convergence is on the way. The Nikon D90 though is simply a harbinger, and shouldn't be seen as much more than that. As discussed above, while it is no replacement for a camcorder (even a consumer grade one), in the hands of Indy film makers it will likely turn out to be a productive tool, filling in when shallow DOF or special lens use is required. ... ”
Luminous Landscape's rating: |
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- 0 |
Complete review here
DCResource 's conclusion / rating - 18 September 2008 |
“ Photo quality was excellent. The D90 took well-exposed photos with pleasing, accurate colors. Images have the smooth look that is a D-SLR trademark, though plenty of detail is still captured. The D90 really impressed me at high ISOs. In low light, you can comfortably raise the ISO to 800 (and perhaps higher) without worrying about noise. In good light, ISO 3200 is shockingly clean, with even the "high" ISO 6400 being very usable. I didn't find purple fringing to be a problem with the lenses I tested, and redeye was not an issue either.
I came into this review expecting to like the Nikon D90, and I ended up loving it. It offers many of the same features as the D300, but at a more comfortable price ($999 body only). If you're someone who wants a robust live view mode, then I might take a look at the competition, but for a great all-around digital SLR, the D90 is one that should not be missed.... ”
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