Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Nikon D90 - An Amateurs Dream Camera

By Matt Ryan

Utilizing the flaws of their predecessors, Nikon is consistently improving their cameras. Their latest release - the Nikon D90 - is a big improvement from the D80 with new and improved technologies. This model is a good mix of point-and-shoot and a professional camera. Many of the features are professional, while ease of use is similar to a point-and-shoot.

The ergonomic design provides a comfort fit, to nearly any hand, along with extremely easy access to all of the functions offered in the D90. Even though this model is a bit larger, dimensionally, than other cameras, it only weighs 22-ounces. Therefore, it is not as bulky as it appears, yet it does will not fit in your pocket.

Nikon has dramatically improved the user interface, from previous models. Navigation and additional features are easy to find and maneuver. Image re-touching can be done directly in the camera, and is easy enough for an amateur to master. Re-touching features include RAW development and straightening.

There is a 3.0-inch 920,000-color VGA display, which provides users with instant view and review capabilities. This type of display, along with the high resolution, provides consumers with exceptionally brilliant imagery.

Using the 170-degree wide-angle technology, viewing and reviewing images, and videos has never been clearer. Navigation through your imagery is simple using the 72-image thumbnail view provided. The thumbnails appear in chronological order, providing consumers with an even smoother navigational process.

Live View provides consumers with even more features and functionality. Using this feature, while capturing images, allows users to select from 11-autofocus settings. Some of the autofocus settings, users can choose from are single, dynamic, and face. Another great feature, which assists in spotless photos, is the integrated sensor cleaners. These cleaners automatically remove dust particles from internal sensors, removing the possibility of speckled photos.

Different lighting can affect images in ways that can be frustrating. The D90 allows users to change ISO settings, appropriate to your surrounding light, from as low as 200 to as high as 3200. This range will cover nearly any lighting atmosphere. Additionally, 3-D Color Matrix Metering II automatically adjusts focus, WB, and exposure for the perfect outcome.

The Nikon D90 is a 12.9-megapixel camera, with DX-format and CMOS sensor. The combination of this and Nikons Expeed image processing software helps in the creation of crisp, vivid imagery - every time.

The Nikon D90 is one of the first digital cameras to utilize DSLR functionality. Consumers now have the ability to take high-resolution videos, with their digital camera. Video capture rate is 24fps, and it produces a 1280 x 720 (720p) resolution.

For around $1,000, consumers can get their hands on this professional quality Nikon D90. This digital camera has a great combination of user-friendliness and professional functionality. Anyone who likes to take pictures will enjoy the experience of the D90 along with the vibrant images it produces. - 16035

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