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...
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Ultimately, the Nikon D90 gets high marks because it's a fast camera that delivers a great shooting experience and first-rate photos for the money.
Read the full review →The D90 represents is a brilliant upgrade on the D80, worries over dynamic range need addressing but this is a new Nikon certainly capable of stunning results and, when looking at the body only price, it represents stunning value for money too.
Read the full review →The $999.95 Nikon D90 is the first SLR to shoot video, but there are some issues with shooting video that makes it a poor replacement for a camcorder. Otherwise, the D90 has strong across-the-board performance shooting stills, and offers effective training-wheel features for newbies without losing...
Read the full review →Bottom line, the Nikon D90 is an exceptionally well-rounded digital SLR offering, with just about everything an aspiring photographer will need, and quite a few of the advanced features found on the higher-priced SLRs in Nikon's line, but at a lower price.
Read the full review →Fast, light, well made… the D90 a great camera for anyone wishing to jump into the serious DSLR shooting world.
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bondibloke
The video function is pretty useless. If it could auto focus and get the lighting right in video mode it would be useful, but as it stands video is a novelty. The still side of things is just great though. So while the the video capability pushed me over the line to buy this model. It's the...
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4matthew
Overall picture quality of the Nikon D90 is excellent. The video function is very difficult to use with prime lenses. This model is getting old so I chalk this up to the fact it was the first DSLR with hd video capabilities. You can still get a bargain on this camera if you are in the market...
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iNova
People who want a killer DSLR and sometimes want to shoot movie scenes will appreciate the D90 the most. Its still shots are among the very best available, competing head to head with the outstanding images from any camera with 8+ megapixels. Once your image density is this high, the chances are...
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USP45
With this camera you're gonna get as good or better picture quality than some of the higher models in the line (until you reach full-frame of course). The higher models offer things for pros like weather resistance and more durable dropability but that's it. Movie mode gets a bad rap....
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greenergrad
I've had mine for a few years now and I love it, but it has fallen by the wayside as I tend to favor my iPhone 4 for most things these days. Still, when I need low-light performance or focal length variety, the D90 is a winner.
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DINERO84
This is a excellent camera. I suggest investing in a better lens than the one that comes with the kit. Battery life is amazing. I wish it had a external mic port.
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leftlane
After years of shooting with my Nikon D80, I had become intimately familiar with the controls, feel, and consistent quality of that well-built camera. I was excited to upgrade to the D90, and it has exceeded my expectations in every area. The menu has been revamped significantly, new menus...
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