Nikon D90 Review
The Nikon D90 is a camera that is very easy to use. Even the new user to Nikon, like me, can appreciate the user friendliness of the camera. Almost every feature has a dedicated button, and I can get used to the aperture and shutter being on dedicated dials.
I like the way the active AF points are highlighted. A large square is shown around the active points. This is in comparison to the Canon approach where the active points are lit up in red. The Nikon approach is much more visible. As you can’t auto focus when recording a video you won’t find any AF noise a problem!
The size and weight of the d90 are great for a consumer camera. It is not heavy enough to make your arm ache, but it is still large enough to feel sturdy and stable.
The D90 has a very special feature it can record 720p high-definition video. Video will become more common in SLR cameras, but at the moment there are only a couple of cameras that can do it. Combining video with SLR optics can give you quite special videos. Sadly things can go a bit strange with the D90 if you pan the camera too fast.
New digital SLRs are raising standards, so quickly, that we can sneak out shots that would normally take years of experience. The D90 is cut from the same silicone. With the range of settings, the limitless storage (memory chips are as cheap as chips), and 4.5 full frames per second, you can just set the camera to exposure bracket and click away on the trigger. Power up with a copy of Adobe Lightroom for some post-processing fun and I’m sure you’ll be able to view amazing images afterwards.
So if you’re in the market for a mid-range SLR camera, and unless you have a pile of lenses from a different manufacturer, it would be difficult not to choose the D90. The quality of the Nikon D90 coupled with the fantastic video mode is enough to put it at the head of the digital camera class.
