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Extensive in-camera Retouch Menus

The D90's wide variety of image editing functions makes it 
possible for you to enhance your pictures without the need 
for a computer, making creative exploration easier than ever.

An exciting way to enjoy images: 
HDMI compatibility

You can enjoy both still images and movies shot with 
the D90 via HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 
with the global-standard digital A/V signal transfer. HDMI 
connector (mini size) is employed.

Original slideshow: Pictmotion

Try Nikon's easy-to-use Pictmotion function to create 
innovative slideshows combining five choices of both 
background music and image effects. You can watch the 
slideshow on your 3-in. LCD, a TV screen via video output or 
an HDTV set via HDMI output.

Store your images online: Nikon's my Picturetown  

Transfer your memories instantly to my Picturetown, Nikon's 
simple online storage and sharing site for photos and video. 
Nikon's my Picturetown platform supports the following file 
formats: NEF (RAW), JPEG, MOV and AVI.

• Fisheye

• Straighten (manual control in +/–5 degree)
• Distortion Control (automatic compensation using lens information and 

manual compensation selectable)

• Fisheye (optical effects similar to a fisheye lens, select from 10 levels)

The editing menus

• Straighten

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• D-Lighting
• Red-eye Correction
• Trim
• Monochrome
• Filter Effects

• Color Balance 
• Small Picture
• Image Overlay
• NEF (RAW) Processing
• Quick Retouch

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Proven endurance: Resilient shutter units

Reliability is not a luxury — 
it's a necessity. That's why 
Nikon subjected numerous 
D90 shutter mechanisms 
to grueling 100,000-cycle 
shutter-release tests with the 
unit fully assembled in the 
camera.

Intelligent power management

Because of the D90's highly efficient energy-saving design, 
approx. 850 pictures can be taken on a single charge of the 
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e. (CIPA standard, with 
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, with 50% of 
pictures taken with flash)  

More playback options

The D90 gives 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 cards

The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D90.
All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed.

SanDisk 

512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB

*

1

, 4 GB

*

2

, 8 GB

*

2

Toshiba 

512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB

*

1

, 4 GB

*

2

, 8 GB

*

2

, 16 GB

*

2

, 32 GB

*

2

Panasonic 

512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB

*

1

, 4 GB

*

2

, 8 GB

*

2

, 16 GB

*

2

, 32 GB

*

2

Lexar Media  

512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB

*

1

, 4 GB

*

2

 

   

Platinum II: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB

*

1

, 4 GB

*

2

   

Professional: 1 GB, 2 GB

*

1

, 4 GB

*

2

*1 If card will be used with a card reader or other device, check that the device supports 2 GB cards.
*2 SDHC compliant. If card will be used with a card reader or other device, check that the device supports SDHC.

Memory card capacity

The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 2 GB 
Panasonic Pro HIGH SPEED SD (secure digital) card at different image quality and size settings.

 

 

 

  

Number of 

Number of consecutive 

 

Image quality 

Image size 

File size*

1

 

available shots*

1

 

 

 shots available*

2

 

16.9 MB 

89 

7

NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine

*

3

 

14.4 MB 

104 

 

12.4 MB 

118 

7

 

13.9 MB 

106 

7

NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal

*

3

 

12.6 MB 

116 

 

11.6 MB 

124 

7

 

12.3 MB 

118 

7

NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic

*

3

 

11.7 MB 

123 

 

11.2 MB 

128 

7

NEF (RAW)  

– 

10.8 MB 

133 

9

 

6.0 MB 

271 

25

JPEG fine 

3.4 MB 

480 

100 

 

1.6 MB 

1000 

100

 

3.0 MB 

539 

100

JPEG normal 

1.7 MB 

931 

100 

 

0.8 MB 

2000 

100

 

1.5 MB 

1000 

100

JPEG basic 

0.9 MB 

1800 

100 

 

0.4 MB 

3800 

100

*1 All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded.
*2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer. May vary depending on conditions.
*3 Image size applies to JPEG images only. Size of NEF (RAW) images cannot be changed. File size is the total 

for NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.

Maintain the excitement 

in-camera and online

72-frame playback

Shutter unit

Histogram of a magnified portion 

of an image

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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