Nikon D90 with 18-105mm VR lens Reviews: Digital SLR Camera

+ Easy to use - point and shoot
Highly controllable and configurable, if you need that
Light weight - Don't have to lug around a huge weight
Quiet - Ideal for Weddings and Christenings
Compact size - I am more likely to take it with me on holidays now
Very good exposure control - not had a badly exposed shot yet
Good image quality
Big bright screen
Pop upflash gives good fill-in results, subtle
Works well with SB800 flash
Good value, compared to D300 and professional lenses
Build quality - feels the part
Focussing works well - seams to know what you want to focus on.
I like the VR system. Took some great 300m shots without flash in a Church
Good battery life
Movie option - saves carting a camcorder round
Live view is handy - used it to get a low ground shots without the need to crawl on the floor
Good range of lenses available
Nikon kit holds its value well, especially lenses and flashes
Systems integration - everything works extremely well together, unlike my old Minolta 7D kit which was a pile of old junk compared to the D90

- Buttons and settings take a bit of getting used to
Doesn't come with a HDMI lead
Wired remote is hard to come by at the moment
RAW file format is Nikon NEF format, there is no plug in for Photoshop CS2

+ Compared to my old Canon EOS 350 the Nikon D90 blows it out of the water. Great camera. Both the pictures and video quality is superb and the controls are relatively simple.

- Watch out for the 'Active' D Lighting in high contrast shoots. This feature runined one photo session by creating a halo effect around brightly lit objects when using a dark background. I guess it has it's uses but beware.

+ As a 'Point and Shoot' camera it is second to none. The pre-programmed settings are easy to use and the ISO, shutter speed and appeture settings are easily altered after a few minutes practise. Image quality is superb and the software with the package is also, top quality.

- Not really a bad point, but there is no Macro function on the 105 lens which is a feature I have used many times on my 35mm Minolta and I shall miss that, it is made up for if the 300 Tamron lens is purchased too.

+ SUPERB QUALITY, FAST RESPONSE AND EASY TO USE (IN AUTO), BUT LETS YOU ACHIEVE SPECIAL RESULTS WITH MANUAL. CAN BE USED "STRAIGHT OUT OF THE BOX".

- .......ER.....!!

+ The D80 perfected! Excellent low light performance, fast shooting rate 5 frames / second, great screen. Really good camera, as complex or easy to use as you like.

- Don't buy this for the movie mode, no autofocus!

+ Build and feel is on a par with much more expensive cameras. The battery grip for the D80 fits and works a treat turning it into a real handfull, perfect for portrait shots. Depth of field preview is something I've gone without since I last had a 35mm SLR, but it's great to have it back on this camera. Full colour histogram is a plus too.

- Not found any yet but it's early days.

+ The images will sell the camera

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+ Everything

- Weight

+ Awesome camera, awesome images. Great features. Means it's the best camera I've ever owned.

- There is a problem with the camera freezing at random times. It turns out this is due to a build quality error between the kit lens and the camera bayonet which is solved simply by slightly twisting the lens. This is not a huge problem, but certainly a niggle that people should be aware of.

+ price,quality of pictures

- plastic body

+ image quality up there with the best, with easy access to all the important functions. The benefit of HD video if you need it.

- haven't found any yet...

+ Oozes Nikon quality
Solid and grippable
Anti vibration device to make hadheld shots with longer lenses possible
Can be used as a point and shoot, or fully manual for maximum creativity
Huge range of accessories

- Cost of the best accessories
Some lenses are mainly plastic so might be less robust than of old

+ An amazing camera with a lot of features and a good solid feel to it. Aimed at the keen enthusiast. Supprised at how good the high def video was. Very large clear screen.

- May be a bit heavy for some with the 18-105 lens on it, would make sure your happy with the size and feel before buying online.

+ Excellent LCD screen with intuitive menu and menu buttons makes the D90 a pleasure to use. I have been a keen photographer for over 30 years and this is the best camera I have owned or used.

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+ Similar controls to previously owned D70 and D80
Big rear screen
Live view
Video is a useful addition

- No autifocus on video
Wind buffeting noise records on video