Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Nikon D90 - An Amateurs Dream Camera

By Matt Ryan

Whether you are looking for an easy to use camera, with a minimal learning curve, or a more professional camera for crisp photographs, Nikons D90 fits the bill. With many improvements, from predecessors, and over the years, Nikon has nearly perfected the middle ground camera. Amateurs and professionals can agree that this camera is full of user-friendly features and produces amazing images.

Measuring in at 5.2-inches x 4.1-inches x 3.0-inches, this is nowhere near a compact, pocket size, point-and-shoot camera. Nor is it as large and bulky as many professional cameras. Regardless of size, the curvy design makes the camera fit nicely in the palm of your hand. The D90 was designed ergonomically as all buttons, and functions, are easily reached with the use of one hand.

Nikon has dramatically improved the user interface, from previous models. Navigation and additional features are easy to find and maneuver. Image re-touching can be done directly in the camera, and is easy enough for an amateur to master. Re-touching features include RAW development and straightening.

Imagine a 3.0-inch VGA screen with 920,000 colors - the D90 has this. Re-touching, instant viewing, and maneuvering through a camera have never been easier. Sharing images, with friends, via the display, can now be done without the frustrations of angle blockage.

The D90s display offers 170-degree wide-angle viewing. This technology allows users to view, review, and playback video like no other camera offers. Additionally, for easy navigation, there is a 72-image thumbnail view of all of your photos. These thumbnails are displayed with calendar functionality, meaning they are displayed in chronological order.

Live View mode offers 11 different auto-focus modes for perfect picture. These modes include, but are not limited to, 3D tracking, single, dynamic, and face. In addition, the D90 incorporates sensor cleaning. This functionality automatically removes dust particles, from within the camera, to provide the most crisp and clean images possible.

Like many other cameras, users can manually adjust ISO settings to fit any type of lighting. ISO settings can be set as low as 200 or as high as 3200. Automatic focus, white balance, and exposure are available using 3-D Color Matrix Metering II. This technology analyzes a scene and adjusts these settings to the perfect combinations for flawless images.

Nikons Expeed image processing, along with its 12.9-megapixel CMOS sensor, produce some of the most rich photos that consumers have seen. These two technologies work closely together to provide nothing but vibrant outcomes.

The Nikon D90 is one of the first digital cameras to utilize DSLR functionality. Consumers now have the ability to take high-resolution videos, with their digital camera. Video capture rate is 24fps, and it produces a 1280 x 720 (720p) resolution.

For around $1,000, consumers can get their hands on this professional quality Nikon D90. This digital camera has a great combination of user-friendliness and professional functionality. Anyone who likes to take pictures will enjoy the experience of the D90 along with the vibrant images it produces. - 16747

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