Nikon Europe announces another great step forward in its mid-class DX-format D-SLR range: the Nikon D90. As the world first mid-class D-SLR with movie function which offers truly cinematic results, stunning image quality and innovative high-performance features inherited from Nikon’s new-generation DX-format flagship D300, the D90 opens new doors for photography enthusiasts of any level. And with 12.3 megapixels, the newly-designed DX-format CMOS image sensor and Nikon proprietary EXPEED image processing concept, the Nikon D90 is a quality-guarantee. Advanced features such as Live View, Scene Recognition, Active D-Lighting, Picture Control and an ISO sensitivity range of 200-3200, allows creativity in almost any setting.

12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
Coupled with Nikon's EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured.

Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5 frames-per-second
Combined with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag, dramatic action and decisive moments are captured easily.

D-Movie Mode-Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
Record cinematic-quality movie clips at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels) in Motion JPEG format, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.

Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200
High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO setting.

3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
High resolution, 170-degree wide-angle viewing guarantees confident image review and movie playback.

Built-in image sensor cleaning
Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust particles from the sensor's optical low pass filter.

11-point AF system with Face Priority
Consistently fast and accurate autofocus, reinforced by the Nikon Scene Recognition System, delivers razor sharpness in a wide variety of conditions.

One-button Live View
Easy to use Live View activates access to 3 contrast detection focus modes including Face Priority AF.

Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System Nikon's renowned 420-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, teamed with the exclusive Scene Recognition System, evaluates images, referencing an on-board database of over 30,000 photographic scenes, for unmatched exposure accuracy.

Comprehensive exposure control
Five advanced scene modes plus Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual.

Auto Active D-Lighting
Selectable and Automatic, Active D-Lighting optimizes details within shadows and highlights, taming high-contrast situations in real time.

Durable, high precision shutter
Testing to over 100,000 cycles assures shutter life and accuracy.

In-Camera Image Editing
Creative freedom stems from exclusive in-camera image editing, featuring Fisheye effect, Straighten and Distortion Control as well as D-Lighting, Red-eye Reduction, Image Overlay, Monochrome and more.

GPS geo-tagging
GP-1 GPS unit (optional) provides automatic real-time geo-tagging.

Image Sensor Format	DX
Image Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	15.8 x 23.6mm
Total Pixels	12.9 million
Effective Pixels	12.3 million
Image Area (L) DX Format
DX-format	(L) 4288x2848 (M)3216x2136 (S)2144x1424
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution	4.5 frames per second
Continuous Shooting Options (CH)
DX-format	CH: Up to 4.5 frames per second CL: Up to 4 frames per second
LCD Monitor Size	3 inch diagonal
LCD Monitor Type	Super Density
LCD Monitor Resolution	920,000 Dots
LCD Monitor Angle of View	170-degree wide-viewing angle
LCD Monitor Adjustments	Brightness,7 levels
Shutter type	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Slowest Shutter Speed	30 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Bulb Shutter Setting	Yes
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity	200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity	3200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity	Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent)
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity	Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options	Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Hi-1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Storage Media	SD SDHC
Storage System	JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality AVI Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
File System	Compliant with DCF 2.0 DPOF EXIF 2.21
Exposure Modes	Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program Shutter-Priority Auto (S) Aperture-Priority Auto (A) Manual (M) Auto Auto (flash off) Advanced Scene Modes
Advanced Scene Modes	Portrait Landscape Close-up Sports Night Portrait
Exposure Metering System	420 pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II Center-weighted Spot
Metering Range	1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
Exposure Meter Coupling	CPU
Exposure Compensation	+-5EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1
Exposure Lock	Yes
Exposure Bracketing	Yes 2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
Shutter Release Modes	Single-frame [S] mode Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames-per-second Live View [LV] mode Self-timer mode
Movie Modes	Movie with sound HD 1280 x 720/24 fps VGA 640 x 424/24 fps QVGA 320 x 216/24 fps
White Balance	Sun Shade Fluorescent Incandescent Flash Preset Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting Auto Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor) Seven manual modes with fine-tuning; Sun Shade Fluorescent Incandescent Flash Preset Fine Tune by Kelvin Color temperature setting
White Balance Bracketing	Yes, 2 or 3 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
D-Lighting Bracketing	2 exposures
Playback Functions	Full frame Zoom Slideshow Pictmotion Histogram Shooting data Highlight point display Auto image rotation Sound playback D-Movie playback Thumbnail (4, 9, 72 segments) Calendar
Interface	Hi-speed USB NTSC HDMI
Lens Mount	Nikon F bayonet mount
Compatible Lenses	1) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible 2) D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKORlenses): All functions possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR) 3) AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible 4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions except Autofocus, 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible 5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure modes A and M but exposure meter does not function. Electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is 5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides
Picture Angle	1.5
Viewfinder	-2.0 to +1.0 m-1
Viewfinder Frame Coverage	Approx. 96 percent
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment	(-2.0 to +1.0 m-1)
Viewfinder Eyepoint	19.5
Reflex Mirror	Quick-return type
Interchangeable Focusing Screens	No
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.94
Depth-of-field Control	Yes
Autofocus System	Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9ft.10 in.)
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points	11
Autofocus Sensitivity	-1 - +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 degree C/68 degree F
Focus Modes	Single-servo AF (S) Continuous-servo (C) Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Live View autofocus; Face-priority, wide area, normal area
Single-point AF Mode	Yes
Dynamic AF Mode	Yes
Auto-area AF Mode	Yes
Focus Lock	AE-L/AF-L button Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Picture Control	Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Nine User-customizable settings Portrait Landscape
In-Camera Image Editing	Trim D-Lighting Color Balance Image Overlay Filter Effects Monochrome Color Balance NEF (RAW) processing Quick retouch Straighten Distortion Control
Built-in Flash	Yes
External Flash Shoe	Yes
Built-in Flash Distance	56 at ISO 200 ft.17 at ISO 200m
Dust-Off Reference Photo	Yes
Save/Load Camera settings	Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility	Yes Built-in Commander Mode 2 Groups: A/B 4 Channels: 1-4 TTL, Non-TTL Auto and Manual mode
Flash Sync Speed	up to 1/200
FP High Speed Sync	up to 1/4000
Flash Sync Modes	Front-curtain sync (normal) Slow sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Flash Control	1) i-TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash 2) AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 used with CPU lens 3) Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27, and 22S 4) Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-900 and SB-800
Accessory Shoe	Yes
Self-timer	2, 5, 10, 20 seconds duration
World Time Setting	Yes
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings	Yes
Battery Type	Rechargeable
Battery / Batteries	EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
AC Adaptor	EH-5a AC Adapter
Battery Charger	MH-18a Quick Charger
Image Comment	Yes
Battery Life (shots per charge)	850 shots (CIPA)
Approx. Dimensions W x H x D	132mm W x 103mm H x 77mm
Approx. Weight	620g
Supported Languages	Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish