NIKON'S NEW D90 HAS WOWED THE WORLD AS THE FIRST DIGITAL SLR

Nikon's new D90 has wowed the world as the first digital SLR that can record high definition videos.
Long hailed as the king of the mid-segment dSLR market, the D80 now has a successor worthy of its name,
the unimaginatively named and mathematically predictable Nikon D90. Making up for most of the current
hot features that D80 lacked, the D90 packs in new twist that promises to bowl the camera world over
with its significance and utility.
The feature on the D90 that got it the most attention isn't related to still photography at all. The
D90 is the first digital SLR on the planet with the ability to record movies, and it can do it in high
definition, no less.

None of that VGA (640 x 480 pixels) output that has been the standard for compact cameras for years now.
Nikon's gone straight for 720p HD (1280 x 729 pixels), record in AVI format t 24 frames per second, and
you can record all the way till you hit the 2GB file size limit.

When you compare them to the output from compact cameras, capturing a lot of detail and performing
brilliantly in low light conditions - that's down to the sensor really. And the real clincher - because
it's a dSLR, the awesome effects that the interchangeable lens system allow you to produce is now
available for video as well - snap on your favorite lens, and the D90 can work wonders in the right
hands.Quick Specs:
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• Effective pixels: 12.3 million
• Image sensor: Nikon DX format (23.6 x 15.8 mm) CMOS sensor.
• Image size: 4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S], D-movie: 1280 x 720fps, 640 x 424/27fps, 320 x 216/24fps
• Sensitivity: 200 to 3200 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1/3 EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-I (ISO 6400)
• Storage media: SD memory card, SDHC compatible LCD monitor: 3.0", 920,000-dot low-temperature poly silicon TFT LCD
• Exposure Metering System: 1) 3D-Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses) performed by 420-segmentRGB sensor, 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8 or 10mm circle in center of frame, 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (approx. 2% of frame) centered on active focus area
• Exposure Metering Range: (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens) 1) 0 to 20 EV (3D-Color Matrix or Center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering)
• Exposure Control: 1) Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), 2) Programmed Auto [P], 3) Shutter-Priority Auto [S], 4) Aperture Priority Auto [A], 5) Manual [M]
• Auto Exposure Bracketing: 2 to 3 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 steps to (+-) 1.0 EV
• Interface: USB 2.0 (High-speed): Mass Storage and MTP/PTP selectable, GP-1 (GPS Unit)
• Power Requirements: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, AC Adapter EH-5a (optional)
• Battery Life (on a fully charged battery): Approx 1,000 shots
• Dimension (W x H x D): Approx 132 x 103 x 77 mm
• Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap): Approx. 620g
• Price: INR.69,950 (body only, kit lens extra) plus taxes
• URL: http://nikon.co.in/productitem.php?pid=1281-86d7b52026
  

It's clear that the D90 is a milestone in digital camera innovation. The image quality is excellent,
the viewfinder and the LCD screen best in class. The D90 has taken over that mantle, and video or no
video, the core still photography features are fantastic and make the D90 a great platform for any
amateur photographer, possibly even the best in its price segment.