Not wanting to be outdone by
Canon, Nikon has finally released the
official specs and price of their D90.
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 1280x720p 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
i would love to have it... where can i buy it here in the philippines...
What is the price of d90 in the Philippines?
D90 in the Philippines is around 72K PHP. In the states though it's only 50K PHP.
Nikon has been cranking out new digital SLR camera upgrades like crazy these last two years, with the low, high, and pro end of the lineup getting update after update, but the mid-level SLR in particular has gone more than 18 months without an upgrade. While the Nikon D80 has a rich feature-set and maintained a high resale value throughout its tenure, it's due for an upgrade.
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