Description:The Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera, with its 12.3-megapixel DX-format CCD, 3" High resolution LCD display, Scene Recognition System, Picture Control, Active D-Lighting, and one-button Live View, provides photo enthusiasts with the image quality and performance they need to pursue their own vision while still being intuitive enough for use as an everyday camera. This package includes Nikon's AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens, a high performance & efficient optic that's a perfect partner for the D90.
Price Range: $1,049 - $1,150
The Winner Of Best Digital SLR Camera OverallWhy it's best: With exceptional image quality and a strong feature set, the 12.3MP Nikon D90 dSLR is the best digital SLR camera overall. Quality is on par with the Nikon D300, and it shares many advanced D300 abilities. It has a feature set well suited to both amateurs and more experienced photographers, and is the first digital SLR that can record movie clips. Whether you want great noise-free photographs or movie clips in HD (720p), this camera will get the job done. Battery life is among the best in its class, and the included kit lens offers a very usable zoom range and Nikon's vibration reduction (VR) system. Highly recommended for both tech-savvy beginners and advanced photographers.
Best Digital Camera OverallWhy it's best: More expensive than the Canon Rebel XSi, but delivers better image quality, a more advanced feature set, and an movie mode for recording short videos in HD. The 12.3MP Nikon D90 dSLR has exceptional image quality and features, and is the first dSLR that can record movie clips. Quality is on par with the Nikon D300, and it shares many advanced D300 abilities. Whether you want great noise-free photographs or movie clips in HD (720p), this camera will get the job done. Battery life is among the best in its class, and the included kit lens offers a very usable zoom range and Nikon's vibration reduction (VR) system. Highly recommended for both tech-savvy beginners and advanced photographers.
Best Gadgets of 2008Why it's best: Once manufacturers began implementing Live View on digital SLRs, it was only a matter of time before they were able to record movie clips. The 12.3MP Nikon D90 is the first to pull it off. In addition to delivering exceptional image quality, the D90 can record movie clips in either standard definition or HD (720p). This dSLR is also packed with many advanced features and has image quality on par with the Nikon D300. Battery life is among the best in its class, and the included kit lens offers a very usable zoom range and Nikon's vibration reduction (VR) system. The ultimate camera for enthusiasts and tech-savvy beginners.
Best Nikon Digital SLR Camera OverallWhy it's best: (Best All-Around Nikon DSLR) – The Nikon D90 boasts exceptional image quality and an impressive feature set for a midrange, 12.3 megapixel camera. Image quality is on par with the Nikon D300 and it shares many of the D300’s advanced abilities (the D300 was recently replaced by the D300s). The versatile feature set of the D90 makes it well suited for both dedicated amateurs and experienced photographers, and if you dedicate some time to learning all the controls and functions, you’ll be awarded with the ability to capture brilliant photos. It performs admirably in low light settings with great noise-free photographs. The D90 can even shoot HD (720p) video with great quality (it was the first DSLR to introduce HD video capability). Its battery life is among the best in its class, and the included kit lens offers a very usable zoom range in conjunction with Nikon’s vibration reduction (VR) system. You can’t really go wrong with this camera. It is highly recommended for both tech-savvy amateurs that want something a couple steps above entry-level, or photo enthusiasts that aren’t ready to shell out thousands for Nikon’s high-end offerings.
