D90 (Body Only)

Product Number: 25446

Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality and an exceptional 24fps D-Movie Mode, the Nikon D90 exceeds the demands of passionate photographers.

 
  • 12.3-MP DX-format CMOS sensor 
  • Brilliant 3-inch, 921,000-dot Color LCD
  • EXPEED image processing concept

Overview
  • 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
  • Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second:
  • World’s first D-SLR with an HD movie mode
  • Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200
  • 3-inch super-density 921,000-dot color LCD monitor
  • Built-in image sensor cleaning
  • 11-point AF system
  • One-button Live View
  • Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System
  • Comprehensive exposure control
  • Auto Active D-Lighting
  • Durable, high precision shutter
  • In-Camera Image Editing
  • GPS geo-tagging

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Tech Specs
Type -
Dust-Off Reference Photo Yes
Live View Autofocus -
Live View Scene Auto Selector -
Movie Metering -
Movie Metering method -
Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate -
Movie Maximum recording time -
Movie File Format -
Movie Video Compression -
Movie Audio recording format -
Movie Audio recording device -
Image Area (pixels) DX-format
(L) 4288 x 2848
(M) 3216 x 2136
(S) 2144 x 1424
Movie Movie with soundHD 1280x720 / 24 fpsVGA 640x424 / 24 fpsQVGA 320x216 / 24fps
Movie Audio Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
Monitor Size 3 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution 921,000 Dots
Monitor Type Super Density
Monitor Angle of View 170-degree wide-viewing angle
Monitor Adjustments Brightness, 7 levels
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator -
Playback Functions Full frameCalendarThumbnail (4, 9 or 72 segments)ZoomMovie PlaybackSlideshowHistogram displayAuto image rotationPictmotionShooting dataHighlight point displaySound playback
In-Camera Image Editing TrimD-LightingColor BalanceImage OverlayFilter EffectsDistortion ControlMonochromeNEF (RAW) ProcessingQuick retouchStraightenFisheyeSmall pictureRed-eye Correction
File Format Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal QualityAVI
Image Stabilization -
Image Comment Yes
Voice Memo Function -
Interface Hi-speed USBNTSCHDMI
WiFi Functionality NoEye-Fi Compatible
GPS GP-1 GPS unit
Save/Load Camera settings Yes
Total custom Settings 41
My Menu Yes with customization
Recent Settings Yes
Picture Control StandardNeutralVividMonochromePortraitLandscapeNine User-customizable Settings
Supported Languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)DutchEnglishSpanishFinnishFrenchItalianGermanJapaneseKoreanPolishPortugueseRussianSwedish
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings Yes
World Time Setting Yes
Battery Rechargeable
Battery / Batteries EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge) 850 shots (CIPA)
AC Adapter EH-5a AC Adapter
Battery Charger MH-18a Quick Charger
Tripod Socket 1/4 inch 20
Approx. Dimensions Width 5.2 in. (132mm)
Height 4.1 in. (103mm)
Depth 3.0 in. (77mm)
Storage Media SDSDHC memory cards
Approx. Weight 22 oz. (620g)
Operating Environment -
Supplied Software Software Suite CD-ROM
Optional Accessories MB-D80 Mult-Power Battery PackEH-5A AC AdapterML-L3 Remote ControllerDK-21M Magnifying EyepieceCamera Control Pro 2Capture NX 2 Software
Other -
Card Slot 1 Secure Digital (SD)
Internal Memory -
File System Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras
Viewfinder -2.0 to +1.0 m⁻¹Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
Viewfinder Frame Coverage 96% Approx.
Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount
Viewfinder Magnification 0.94x Approx.
Viewfinder Eyepoint 19.5mm
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment -2.0 to +1.0m⁻¹
Focusing Screen Type-B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines
Interchangeable Focusing Screens No
Reflex Mirror Quick-return type
Lens Aperture -
Depth-of-field Control Yes
Compatible Lenses AF Nikkor other than D-type: All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1-series possibleD-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses): All functions possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR)AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possibleAI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering IIDX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
Shutter type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Picture Angle Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
Shutter Speed -
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/31/21 EV
Slowest Shutter Speed 30 sec. in steps of 1/31/21 EV
Flash Sync Speed Up to 1/200 sec.
Bulb Shutter Setting Yes
Shutter Release Modes Single-frame [S] modeContinuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames per secondLive View [LV] modeSelf-timer modeContinuous high-speed [CH] mode: 4.5
Frame Advance Rate -
Continuous Shooting Options DX-format
CH: Up to 4.5 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per second
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 4.5 frames per second
Self-timer 2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
Effective Pixels 12.3 million
Exposure Metering System 420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering IICenter-weightedSpot
Metering Method -
Metering Range 0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
Exposure Meter Coupling CPU
Exposure Modes Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)Shutter-Priority Auto (S)Aperture-Priority Auto (A)Manual (M)AutoAuto (flash off)Advanced Scene Modes
Scene Modes -
Image Optimization -
Digital Vari-Program Modes -
Shooting Modes -
Advanced Scene Modes PortraitLandscapeClose-upSportsNight Portrait
Sensor Size 15.8 x 23.6mm
Automatic Exposure Scene Modes -
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/31/21
Exposure Bracketing Yes2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Exposure Lock Yes
Mirror Lock Up -
ISO Sensitivity -
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity 200 in steps of 1/31/21 EV
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity 3200 in steps of 1/31/21 EV
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity HI-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
Image Sensor Format DX
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EVHi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Long Exposure Noise Reduction Yes
High ISO Noise Reduction LowNormalHighOff
Active D-Lighting -
D-Lighting Bracketing 2 exposures
Single-point AF Mode Yes
Dynamic AF Mode Yes
Auto-area AF Mode Yes
Autofocus System Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detectionTTL phase detection11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor)AF-assist illuminator (1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3.0m approx.)
Detection Range -
Image Sensor Type CMOS
Lens Servo -
Focus Point -
AF-area mode -
Focus Lock AE-L/AF-L buttonHalf press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Focus Modes Single-servo AF (S)Continuous-servo (C)Face-Priority AFWide areaNormal area
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points 11
Autofocus Sensitivity -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Autofocus Fine Tune -
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash Bracketing 2 to 3 exposures in increments of 1/3 to 2 EV
Total Pixels 12.9 million
Built-in Flash Distance 56 ( ISO 200) ft.17 (ISO 200)m
Built-in Flash Distance -
X-Sync Speed -
FP High Speed Sync Up to 1/4000
Guide Number -
Flash Control SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain SyncSB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain SyncSB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto ZoomSB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, ZoomSB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear CurtainSB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye ReductionSB-50DX: Manual, Rear CurtainSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye ReductionSB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating FlashSB-25: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating FlashSB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye ReductionSB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye ReductionSB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear CurtainSB-20, SB-16B, SB-15: Auto, Manual, Rear CurtainSB-29: Manual, Rear CurtainSB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear CurtainSB-23: Manual, Rear CurtainSB-22s: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
Flash Sync Modes Front-curtain sync (normal)Slow syncRear-curtain syncRed-eye reductionRed-eye reduction with slow sync
Flash Mode -
Flash Compensation -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash-ready indicator -
Dust-reduction system -
Accessory Shoe Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) YesBuilt-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A and B 4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual mode
Flash Sync Terminal -
External Flash Shoe Type -
External Flash Shoe
White Balance AutoIncandescentFluorescentFlashSunShadePresetFine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning
White Balance Bracketing 2 or 3 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3
White Balance Presets -
Live View Lens servo -
Live View AF-area mode -
Accessories
ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control (Infrared)

$20.50

 

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MC-DC2 Remote Release Cord (1 meter)

$35.50


AN-DC1 Strap

$21.50


BM-10 LCD Monitor Cover

$16.50

 

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R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System

$774.95


R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System

$489.95


EG-D2 Audio Video Cable

$13.00


DG-2 Eyepiece Magnifier

$112.00

 

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EH-5A AC Adapter

$118.00

 

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MH-18a Quick Charger

$59.00

 

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EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

$59.00

 

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SB-400 Speedlight Unit

$119.95


DR-6 Rectangular Right Angle Viewfinder

$265.00


CF-D80 Semi-Soft Case

$57.00

 

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UC-E4 USB Cable

$35.50


MS-D200 AA Battery Holder

$33.00


MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack

$197.00


BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap

$2.00

 

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DK-22 Eyepiece Adapter for DG-2

$4.50


DK-5 Eyepiece Cap

$3.50

 

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DK-21 Rubber Eyecup

$5.00


DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece

$33.00


DK-20C 0.0 Neutral Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C +0.5 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C +1.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00

 

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DK-20C +2.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C +3.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C -2.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C -3.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C -4.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C -5.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


GP-1 GPS Unit

$265.00

 

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SK-6 Power Bracket

$418.00


BF-1B Body Cap

$13.50


GP1-CA90 Accesory cable for GP-1

$56.00


Understanding Digital Photography DVD

$14.95


Fast, Fun & Easy: Great Digital Pictures DVD II

$9.95


AN-4Y Nylon Neck Strap (Yellow)

$31.00

 

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AN-4B Nylon Neck Strap (Black)

$31.00


SB-700 AF Speedlight

$329.95


SG-31R IR Panel for Built-In Flash

$15.50

 

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AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter (Hot Shoe to PC)

$27.50

 

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SB-910 AF Speedlight

$549.95


EH-5b AC Adapter

$118.00


WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controller (transmitter)

$94.96


GP-1A GPS Unit

$312.00




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Supplied Accessories
 
  • AN-DC1 Strap
  • BM-10 LCD Monitor Cover
  • BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap
  • DK-21 Rubber Eyecup
  • DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
  • EG-D2 Audio Video Cable
  • EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • MH-18a Quick Charger
  • UC-E4 USB Cable