Nikon D90: Official, 1st DSLR with HD Video Recording


Nikon D90 - Front View

Not wanting to be outdone by Canon, Nikon has finally released the official specs and price of their D90.

Nikon D90 - Angled profile

Aside from the brand new 12.3-megapixel image sensor, it aslo comes with HD video recording capability making it the first DSLR to boast of such a feature. It allows you to shoot up to 5 minutes of 1280×720p videos at 24fps in 16:9 aspect ratio. However, video recording functionality is quite limited as focus is locked when shooting and sound is only mono, which makes me wonder; why even include it? Anyway, it’s there already, and it makes for a pretty intriguing add-on nonetheless.

Nikon D90 - Top View

Other more SLR-related features include scene recognition system based on 420 pixel RGB sensor, face detection, advanced scene modes, active D-lighting similar to the D700, 11-AF points, 3-inch Live View LCD, and ISO 200-3200 which can extended to as high as 6400. There are definitely more features to the D90 than what I’ve mention and you can find a more thorough preview of it at DP Review. For more pics, Engadget has a bucket load in their photo gallery.

Nikon D90 - Rear View

Body only price is $999 while the one bundled with the new 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6VR lens will cost $1299. Putting the HD functionality aside, it’s still a pretty decent new SLR from Nikon blending in many of the high-end features in a package that’s ideal for the starting or upgrading hobbyist. It’ll be released in September and hopefully, it’ll make it to the Philippines in time for Christmas.

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Written by:
Bernard
Posted on:
8/29/2008 at 3:09 am

which makes me wonder; why even include it?

It’s better to have it when you don’t need it rather need it when you don’t have it.

Unless the addition of video recording capability made the camera worse(removing parts and the like), I’m totally fine with it.

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Written by:
Allan David Reyes
Posted on:
8/29/2008 at 2:32 pm

I’ve got three reasons why I’m not too thrilled about the video recording:
1. The added feature could have driven the cost up which would have meant that it had a more affordable if it wasn’t included
2. They could have integrated more SLR-related features instead of video recording
3. With its limited video capabilities, I don’t think it’ll be an efficient video recorder which, in turn, will only disappoint users in the end

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Written by:
Jay-R
Posted on:
8/29/2008 at 5:45 pm

I think the video recording capability, albeit limited, is a good ancillary feature…helpful in project documentation.

This is one area that point-and-shoot digicams have over DLSRs, and I think Nikon is trying to cross this over.

But I guess this did drive up costs. In this respect, I’d rather go for cheaper but fully-featured DSLRs and get myself a videocam at that.

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Written by:
eugene
Posted on:
9/27/2008 at 12:54 pm

i would love to have it… where can i buy it here in the philippines…

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Written by:
busby
Posted on:
11/19/2008 at 2:11 am

What is the price of d90 in the Philippines?