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Rich color and low noise from ISO 200 to 3200

The D90 gives you the freedom to shoot in a remarkably 
wide variety of lighting conditions, including dimly lit scenes, 
without worrying about image-degrading noise. ISO can be 
raised as high as Hi 1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) or lowered to 
Lo 1 (ISO 100 equivalent).

Customize the visual style of your images: 
Picture Control

Nikon's Picture Control System allows you to customize the 
look and mood of your images. Choose from six settings: 
Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Monochrome and the newly added 
Portrait and Landscape. Try using the Quick Adjust* function 
to easily make further adjustments according to your needs 
and preferences, then save the settings as Custom Picture 
Controls.

*Quick Adjust is not available with Neutral and Monochrome settings.

More sophisticated Active D-Lighting for 
high-contrast lighting situations

Details in the shadows and highlighted areas of your photos 
are often lost when strong lighting increases the contrast 
between the bright and dark areas of your image. Nikon's 
unique Active D-Lighting technology accurately restores 
these important details by localizing tone control while you 
shoot. Choose from four levels, including the new Extra 
High. Active D-Lighting can be used manually or set to Auto 
mode. It is also possible to bracket your pictures to get one 
with Active D-Lighting and one without.

*Matrix metering is recommended when using Active D-Lighting.

Picture Control [Portrait]

 • Lens: AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/800 second, f/5 • White balance: Cloudy • Sensitivity: ISO 200 

Active D-Lighting [High]

Active D-Lighting [off]

ISO 200 

ISO 400 

ISO 800 

ISO 1600 

ISO 3200

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Challenge your 

perception of 

image quality

The newly developed Nikon DX-format CMOS image 
sensor with 12.3 effective megapixels and 
Integrated Dust Reduction System

The D90 incorporates a newly 
developed DX-format CMOS 
image sensor with technology 
directly inherited from the D300, 
Nikon's DX-format flagship. With 
its 12.3 effective megapixels and 
extraordinarily high signal-to-noise 
ratio, the D90 delivers low-noise images with detail and tonal 
gradation beyond your expectations, while Nikon's Integrated 
Dust Reduction System works to free image-degrading dust 
particles from the sensor's optical low-pass filter. 

EXPEED for smooth tones, rich colors 
and fine details

Nikon's comprehensive EXPEED 
technology is engineered to 
make the most of the sensor's 
rich, 12.3-megapixel data. The 
result — color, detail and high-
speed processing inspired by 
the groundbreaking D300. The 
D90's image-processing engine 
produces high-resolution pictures at remarkable speeds, 
better enabling high-speed continuous shooting. EXPEED 
also contributes to the outstanding performance of other 
powerful features, including Live View and the new Face 
Detection System.

Picture Control [Vivid]

Picture Control [Monochrome]

DX-format CMOS image sensor

Rich color and low noise at high ISO sensitivity

• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/320 second, f/2.8 • White balance: Direct sunlight • Sensitivity: ISO 3200
• Picture Control: Standard 

Summary of Contents for D90 - Digital Camera SLR

Page 1: ...INNOVATE ...

Page 2: ... Lens AF DX Fisheye Nikkor 10 5mm f 2 8G ED Exposure M mode 1 1000 second f 2 8 White balance Cloudy Sensitivity ISO 1600 Picture Control Vivid ...

Page 3: ...th Face Detection System Live View capability with 3 in approx 920k dot high resolution LCD and dedicated Live View button Compatible with the Picture Control System and offering new Portrait and Landscape modes for more vibrant customized colors Bright pentaprism viewfinder featuring frame coverage of approx 96 Active D Lighting for high contrast lighting situations In camera retouch including ne...

Page 4: ...re Control Portrait Lens AF Nikkor 85mm f 1 4D IF Exposure M mode 1 800 second f 5 White balance Cloudy Sensitivity ISO 200 Active D Lighting High Active D Lighting off ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 6 7 Challenge your perception of image quality The newly developed Nikon DX format CMOS image sensor with 12 3 effective megapixels and Integrated Dust Reduction System The D90 incorporates...

Page 5: ... understand what the camera is about to shoot Milliseconds before the shutter is released the camera optimizes the autofocus auto exposure i TTL control and white balance The D90 also uses Nikon s new Face Detection System to render human faces with a newfound sharpness and accuracy l Improved autofocus performance The D90 demonstrates amazing autofocus accuracy by utilizing color and brightness i...

Page 6: ...5 6 White balance Direct sunlight Sensitivity ISO 800 Picture Control Standard Pentaprism Live View with 3 in 920k dot high density color LCD Striking images often require uncommon perspectives With the D90 s Live View function you can shoot effectively without looking through the viewfinder Simply press Live View s dedicated button for instant access and the 3 in approx 920k dot LCD with its 170 ...

Page 7: ...ves you ample options for viewing and selecting the right shot Thumbnail display can show up to 72 frames at a time on the LCD while Calendar playback arranges images in chronological order You can also check the histograms of a magnified portion of an image When selecting shots for deleting hiding printing and Pictmotion you can also choose an image by specifying date of capture Approved memory c...

Page 8: ...t give NIKKOR lenses the level of quality that so many professionals demand Under Nikon measurement conditions n Nikon Creative Lighting System The D90 works seamlessly with Nikon Speedlights such as the SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 SB 400 and Wireless Speedlight Commander SU 800 It is also fully compatible with the Nikon Creative Lighting System and the built in flash works as a commander for off camera ...

Page 9: ...de number At ISO 200 Approx 17 56 18 59 with manual flash m ft at 20 C 68 F At ISO 100 equivalent Approx 12 39 13 43 with manual flash Flash control TTL i TTL balanced fill flash and standard i TTL flash for digital SLR using 420 pixel RGB sensor are available with built in flash SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 or SB 400 Auto aperture Available with SB 900 SB 800 and CPU lenses Non TTL auto Supported flash u...

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