Nikon D90 reviewed

Katrina Putker at Buy-n-shoot.com wrote a review of the Nikon D90, check it out here.

After close examination of the 12.3-megapixel D90, it is plain to see that Nikon have cleverly created what is essentially a blend of the most well-received and comprehensible technologies, features, and interface design from their large array of consumer and professional DSLRs, to produce an exceptional prosumer model with a ‘world first’ gong to its name.

One of the D90’s most notable selling features, aside from its outstanding image quality, is undoubtedly its world first ability as a DSLR to produce high definition movie files resulting in what Nikon describe as ‘genuinely cinematic’ movie clips.

Three frame sizes are available for recording in D-Movie mode: 1280x720 (16:9) for highest quality widescreen movies suitable for plasma and LCD TV viewing, the default 640x424 (3:2) for standard viewing, and 320x216 (3:2) for reduced movie file size.

Shooting HD Video with DSLR Cameras

Business World Online says:

While the new DSLR cameras lack some crucial features of a camcorder, they have chips for large, high-resolution imaging and can shoot video that looks good on a large TV screen.

They also allow videographers to pick from a wide variety of lenses from fisheye to telephoto.

Some recent DSLR models that offer high-definition (HD) video include Nikon’s D90 and Canon’s 5D Mark II. Manufacturers such as Fujifilm are also offering compact cameras with HD video.

Ambitious amateur photographers have long been attracted to DSLR cameras, which — although bulkier than compact cameras — offer more flexibility with interchangeable lenses and higher degree of control over the technical aspects of taking a picture.

Check out the full article here.

NKRemote 1.0: remote capture software for Nikon D3, D700, D300, D90 and D200

CameraTown has a newsflash originated from Breeze Systems press release about a software product that allows remote image cature on the listed Nikon models. They say:

NKRemote 1.0 offers Nikon professionals a straightforward, easy to use tool to control Nikon DSLR cameras from a PC, display live images on a PC screen*, autofocus and manually control focus* from a PC, plus comprehensive time lapse control. The large preview image optionally displays flashing highlights to indicate over-exposed areas, grid overlay and crop marks to assist accurate alignment, black and white images and focus point overlay. Customers can view pictures without interrupting shooting. NKRemote 1.0 can also run as photo booth software for events.

Buy the Nikon D90 at Amazon.

Nikon D90 review collection & roundup

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

Key features:

• 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 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
• Built-in image sensor cleaning
• 11-point AF system with Face Priority
• 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 with GP-1 GPS unit (optional)

Check the official product page at Nikon USA.

Below I have collected as many Nikon D90 review links as I could find on the web. Enjoy!

1. Nikon D90 review at Digital Photography Review
2. Nikon D90 review at KenRockwell.com
3. Nikon D90 review at DCRP
4. Nikon D90 review at chasejarvis.com
5. Nikon D90 review at photographybay.com
   
6. Nikon D90 review at ephotozine.com
7. Nikon D90 review at cameralabs.com
8. Nikon D90 review at outbackphoto.com
   
9. Nikon D90 review at imaging-resource.com
10. Nikon D90 review at photographyblog.com
11. Nikon D90 review at cnet.com
12. Nikon D90 review at digitaltrends.com
    
13. Nikon D90 review at wired.com
    
14. Nikon D90 review at letsgodigital.org
    
15. Nikon D90 review at digitalcamerareview.com
    
16. Nikon D90 review at photokina-show.com
17. Nikon D90 review at bythom.com

And some more D90 reviews at the following websites:

1. laptopmag.com
2. dpreview.com
   
3. stuff.tv
4. realreviews.net
5. i4u.com
6. cnet.com.au
7. hubpages.com
8. photo-i.co.uk
9. dpnotes.com
10. washingtonpost.com (reviewed.com)
11. thinkcamera.com
12. basic-digital-photography.com
13. pcworld.com
14. neutralday.com
15. dslr-video.com
16. cnet.com (D90 body only)
17. gadgetbase.com
18. digitalrev.com
19. trustedreviews.com
20. camandcheese.com
    

You can also watch a selection of video reviews on Vimeo and Youtube, #2, #3, #4, #5.

Nikon D90 review at Camcorderinfo

From the review: If you haven't heard already, the Nikon D90 is the world's first digital SLR capable of recording video. The video feature has grabbed a lot of attention in the gadget world simply because it represents an innovation in the industry. It has excited videographers and enthusiasts yearning for the ability to change lenses and adjust every last setting.

Unfortunately, the D90 suffers from first generation syndrome, and runs into all sorts of problems when recording video. Manual controls are peculiar or unusable, auto focus is non-existent, and its 1280 x 720 maximum picture quality just doesn't cut it when compared to a dedicated HD camcorder. Recording videos for extended intervals also caused the D90 to run into overheating issues—prompting a swift shutdown of video mode. With Canon releasing the EOS 5D Mark II (a DSLR that records full 1920 x 1080 video) right on the its heels, it might not be long before the D90 is just another digital camera with an unsatisfactory video performance. The D90 retails for $999.95 (body only), or for $1299.95 if purchased with a new, Nikkor 18-105mm ED lens.

Read the full review at camcorderinfo.com