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The [Refurbished] Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera, with its 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS, 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. It features Nikon's EXPEED image processing engine to deliver outstanding images featuring fine details, smooth tones, rich colors and low noise across a wide ISO sensitivity range, and significantly accelerate camera performance on all levels. With a start up time of just 0.15 seconds and a shutter release lag time of approx. 65 milliseconds, the D90 delivers instant response, and provides continuous shooting at a rapid 4.5 frames per second. In addition, the D90 introduces the D-Movie mode, allowing for the first time, an interchangeable lens SLR camera that is capable of recording 720p HD movie clips.
The Nikon D90 lets users take advantage of the superior optical quality and broad selection of available NIKKOR lenses, and the refined 11-area AF System (based on Nikon's advanced Multi-CAM 1000 AF Sensor Module) ensures consistently fast and precise focus lock in various shooting conditions while Nikon's exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering II ensures accurate automatic exposure control, even in the most challenging lighting conditions.
The D90 provides remarkable user operability, featuring Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System that advances precision in auto focus, auto exposure, and auto white balance in diverse shooting situations - so you'll get stunning images with point-and-shoot simplicity. The Live View mode allows for users to frame their images on the large 3" high resolution color LCD - providing for easy image framing, even when shooting at odd angles. There are also three contrast-detect AF modes to allow photographers to focus on any point in the frame, and enabling a greater variety of composition. In addition, the D90 has a face priority AF mode available in the Live View mode for even sharper pictures of people.
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens Single-Lens Reflex (SLR) Digital Camera |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | Nikon DX format (23.6 x 15.8mm) 12.9 megapixel CMOS sensor with Dust-reduction System |
| Effective Resolution | 12.3 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 12-Bit |
| Color Modes | Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome |
| Image File Formats |
NEF (12-bit) Raw JPEG (baseline-compliant) Compliant with DCF 2.0, DPOF and Exif 2.21 |
| Recorded Resolution |
L (4288 x 2848) M (3216 x 2136) S (2144 x 1424) |
| Video Recording |
AVI Motion JPEG Movie with sound HD (1280 x 720 @ 24fps) VGA 640 x 424 @ 24fps) QVGA 320 x 216 @ 24fps) Clip length limited to 5 minutes |
| Audio Recording | No |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount |
Nikon F Mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Compatible with DX AF, D-/G-type AF (excluding IX), AF (other than D-/G-type excluding lenses for F3AF), AI-P, and Non-CPU AI NIKKOR Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5x |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Compatible with Nikon VR Lenses |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type |
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor) and AF-assist illuminator (effective to 3m) Autofocus Sensitivity of -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F) |
| Focus Modes |
Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual focus (M) with electronic rangefinder, Focus Lock AF Area Mode (Single point AF, Dynamic Area AF, Automatic-area AF) |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | ISO 200 - 3200 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps with Lo-1 (0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) under ISO 200), and Hi-1 (0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200) |
| Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter |
| Shutter Speed |
30 - 1/4000 second (1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps) Bulb |
| Mirror Lock-Up | Yes |
| Exposure Metering |
TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor (3D Color Matrix Metering II with type G and D lenses [Color Matrix Metering II with other CPU lenses], Center-weighted, Spot [centered on active focus area with CPU Lens] |
| Exposure Modes | Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto [A], Manual [M], Exposure Compensation (±5 EV in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV increments), Exposure Lock, Exposure Bracketing (2 to 3 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), seven manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting, white balance bracketing possible (2 to 9 frames) |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Front-curtain Sync, Red-eye Reduction, Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync) |
| Effective Flash Range | 17m @ ISO 200 |
| External Flash Connection | Accessory Shoe (ISO 518 Standard hot-shoe) |
| External Flash Control |
TTL flash control by 1005-pixel RGB sensor AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash Non-TTL Auto Range-priority manual flash Nikon Creative Lighting System |
| Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed |
1/200 second Up to 1/4000 second in FP High Speed Sync |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | 0.15 seconds |
| Shutter Lag | 0.065 seconds |
| Time Between Shots | Less than 1 second |
| Burst Capability |
Continuous low speed [CL]: up to 4 fps Continuous high-speed [CH]: up to 4.5 fps |
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 or 20 second duration |
| Interval Recording | Possible when tethered to PC |
| Date & Time Stamp | No (info recorded onto image metadata) |
| Memory & Power | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | No |
| Compatible Memory Cards | Secure Digital (SD & SDHC) Card |
| File Size | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Battery Type | EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery |
| Power Adapter | EH-5a AC Adapter (optional) |
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | ML-L3 wireless remote (optional) |
| Video Output |
NTSC or PAL HDMI (Type C connector is provided as HDMI output terminal) |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows XP, Vista Macintosh OS X (10.1.5 or later) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level pentaprism with built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0 m-1), Eyepoint of 19.5mm (-1.0 m-1) |
| Viewfinder Info | Focus indications, Metering system, AE/FV lock indicator, Flash sync indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, ISO sensitivity, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures |
| Depth-of-Field Preview | Yes |
| LCD Display | 3.0" Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD (920,000 pixels) with 170-degree wide viewing angle, 100% frame coverage, brightness adjustment and Liveview mode |
| Information Display | Top panel monochrome LCD (Shutter-speed, Exposure compensation value, Flash compensation value, ISO sensitivity, White balance fine-tuning, White balance preset number, Number of shots in bracketing sequence, Number of intervals, Focal length (non-CPU lens), Aperture (f-number), Aperture (number of stops), Bracketing increment, Number of shots per interval, Maximum aperture (non-CPU lens), PC connection indicator, Number of frames remaining, Number of shots remaining before buffer fills, PC mode indicator, Preset white balance recording indicator, Electronic analog exposure display, Exposure compensation, Bracketing progress indicator, PC mode indicator) |
| Language Options | Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish |
| Playback Options | Full frame, Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), Zoom, Slideshow, RGB histogram indication, Shooting data, Highlight point display, Auto image rotation, In-camera Image Editing (Trim, D-Lighting, Color Balance, Image Overlay, Filter Effects, Monochrome, Color Balance, NEF (RAW) processing, Quick retouch, Straighten, Distortion Control), Delete Function (Card format, All photographs delete, Selected photographs delete), Text Input (Up to 36 characters - stored in Exif header) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 4.1 x 5.2 x 3.0" (103 x 132 x 77mm) body only |
| Weight | 22.0 oz (620g) body only |
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Refurbished Nikons are like refurbished Apple products--they're fixed up like new again. So I didn't have any problems with purchasing a refurbished D90. I've heard that the D90 borders between high-end amateur and low-end professional, so this camera is perfect for my recreational use. I purchased this camera in December 2010 and after using it for a while now, I'm really happy with this purchase. I haven't had any problems. When I received it, it was like a new product. I didn't notice that it was refurbished or fixed up in any way.
this is my sons first DSL, he is a aspiring photographer and will enjoy many years with this camera. The only issue is the battery that was included was not taking a charge[...]
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I love this camera! It is so easy to use for an ameture or professional photographer. It has so many options available right in the camera.
this is my upgrade from nikon d5000 is huge the diference
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I have quite a few older Nikon lenses and I needed a digital body that would support these lenses without mortgaging my house. The D90 fit that requirement perfectly. It pretty much does everything my old F4 does and then some. It's size and weight is nicely balanced with the older lenses I have, especially the 300mm f4 and 180mm f2.8.
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This is my first DSLR. This camera has changed my perspective about photography.
Although not marketed as an entry level camera, the D90 can be used from "point and shot" mode to fully manual (and the results are outstanding in every mode). I won't buy the camera for its video recording capability, but the videos look good anyway.
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I have friends who currently own the Nikon D90 and this refurbished model is exactly up to snuff compared to their copies. Everything inside and out works perfectly and for the price difference its totally worth it. I upgraded from a Nikon D70s and have absolutely adored the range and low noise in the ISO. With a prime lens and the ISO range there is almost no low light condition that can't be tackled and awesome results are pumped out time and time again. Another thing that is quite a step up from the D70s is the auto focus. I can't say for sure but with all my lenses it seems to find the focus faster and finds it dead on the first try. even in lower light conditions I've rarely had it hunt. I always thought it was my lenses I had on my D70s but Now I'm wondering how much the body was a part of my hunting horrors. I'm totally digging the large 3" screen and have also loved using the live view mode for framing pictures from odd angles and shooting with an IR filter. Its nice being able to use my SB600 on FP in iTTL mode. Overall Very Very pleased with this product. And if it has half of the durability of my D70s this is an awesome camera for an awesome price
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I'm a fly fisherman and my old Nikon 6006 film camera would capture a trout in the air every single time!!! I researched long and hard before I settled on the D90. It has a 67 milliseconds shutter lag time, even faster than the old 6006. Though I purchased the 18-105 lens, an added plus is my old Nikon lenses work also. The old telephoto and macro lens with a magnifier are still with me. The sales guy at B & H absolutely made a great choice for me. Couldn't be happier.
Brown Osborne
i bought this body before leave to Germany on vacation, worked great, no defect
I wrote the review, and smubmitted it but somehow the browser froze up on me so... again -_-;
I've had experience with canon refurbs in the past so I gave nikon a shot.
So far... it looks like it is worth it.
You can't tell the difference between new and refurb if you put them side by side except for the ones that got lemons (scratches on LCD screen, etc...) and the sticker under the body with the dots on refurb bodies.
However, as for me, I was satisfied until I took my first shot with the camera.
The first shot came out to be 5690... which means the body already had 5689 shots on it already. I was mad and was about to return as I thought 70 dollar savings for almost 6000 actuations to me looked like a steep tradeoff.
But I decided not to because I needed to use it for the weekend and afterall, it's been checked thoroughly by Nikon... hopefully it doesn't give me any headaches. I just hope they had at least reset the shutter count to make me feel better but too late for that now =(
Anyways, this is a great deal to get a new-like bodies at a refurb price but just remember that this is a gambling... you get what you pay for.
I cannot tell what/why this camera was refurbished -- but it works great now! The shortened warranty period is the only observable difference from a brand new D90.
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Amateur Photographer-College News Paper Photographer
I was a bit skeptical because the camera was refurbished...However I have been able to get awesome pictures and all my friends love my camera
At first I was skeptical about buying a refurbished nikon camera, but now that i have used it for about a week, I absolutely love it and I can not tell that it is refurbished looks and performs like new except for the Huge price difference. If you are doubting this camera, don't go ahead and save the money for a lens because you will not be disappointed.
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I am an amateur photographer and I just upgraded from the D80 (which I have been shooting with for the last two years) to the refurb D90 and I love it! It is very similar to the D80, but with the extra MP, video, live view and the larger LCD screen. I feel that it was a good choice for me and would highly recommend it to anyone. As far as I am concerned, it may as well be new, because there is nothing to indicate that it was refurbished.
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I am a professional photographer and use this camera almost everyday. I got it as an upgrade from a d70s. Wish i could have afforded the d700 but this was in my price range. All in all its a great buy for the money!
I purchased a D70 from you. Upgrading now to D90. This camera is incredible. Thanks
I use this for nature photography (with the hopes of eventual publishing) and family photography. I upgraded from a D70.
The D90 has a similar look and feel to the D70 that I was used to with a lot of nice upgrades. The most noticable to me was the large sharp screen on the back that can actually be used to check for sharpness and depth of field, unlike the smaller screen on the D70. Part of what helps this occur is the great zoom in/ zoom out function on the LCD, which has many many levels, unlike the D70 that only had one "zoom in" level.
Bought this refurb body D90 about 2 weeks ago. Have no problem and take amazing pictures. I love it.
I use the product almost every day and it works prefectly!
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DX lenses are NOT recommended for use with FX "full-frame" digital, 35mm or APS SLR cameras.