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

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+ This digital camera scores high on features. - It has no outstanding negative points. “Easy to use - point and shoot highly controllable and configurable, if you need…” Gary, Stockport View all 195 real customer reviews

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Build Quality	9.2
Ease of use	8.5
Features	9.3
Image quality	9.4
Value for money (at time of purchase)	8.4
Overall rating	9.2

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Experienced amateur (33)

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Score 9.0/10

Gary, Stockport , “Experienced amateur”

+ 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

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110 of 112 people found this review helpful

purchased 19 Sep 2008

Score 10.0/10

Dave, Southend , “Experienced amateur”

+ 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.

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22 of 24 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Mar 2009

Score 9.0/10

Geoffrey, Solihull , “Experienced amateur”

+ 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.

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17 of 17 people found this review helpful

purchased 04 Apr 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Experienced amateur”

+ 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.....!!

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13 of 14 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Mar 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Experienced amateur”

+ 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!

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8 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 19 Mar 2009

Score 10.0/10

Rob Scott, Cardiff , “Experienced amateur”

+ Good all round camera and easy to use.

- None so far!

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 06 Jul 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Experienced amateur”

+ 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.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 02 Jul 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Experienced amateur”

+ The images will sell the camera

- Reviewer left no comment

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 22 Jul 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Experienced amateur”

+ Everything

- Weight

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 19 Jul 2009

Score 7.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Experienced amateur”

+ 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.

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2 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 05 Feb 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Experienced amateur”

+ price,quality of pictures

- plastic body

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purchased 23 Jun 2009

Score 9.0/10

Malcolm, Woking , “Experienced amateur”

+ 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...

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purchased 14 Aug 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Experienced amateur”

+ 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

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purchased 18 Oct 2009

Score 9.0/10

chris, Weymouth , “Experienced amateur”

+ 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.

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purchased 23 Oct 2009

Score 8.0/10

Trev, Northampton , “Experienced amateur”

+ 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

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purchased 05 Oct 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Experienced amateur”

+ usual nikon build and features

- Body is too Heavy

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purchased 20 Aug 2009

Score 9.0/10

Trevor, Fawcett , “Experienced amateur”

+ Nice feel about body, speed and ease of use, good quality photographs

- Was disappointed that batteries for D60 did not fit D90 - so expensive to have back up batteries. One review did say they were compatible which was one reason for choosing this model

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purchased 24 Jun 2009

Score 7.0/10

paul, bailey , “Experienced amateur”

+ lens - excellent

- very flimsy feel to camera - not recomended

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0 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Feb 2009

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Product Features

Camera Type	SLR
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
resolution (Megapixel)	12.3

Optical Zoom Ratio	1
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen Size in Inches	3
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital Zoom Ratio	1
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Face Recognition	No
A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
Image Stabilisation	No
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Media Format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media Format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video Recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes
Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
Under Water	No
An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
Dimensions (mm)	103x132x77
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Weight (g)	620
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	No
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
Resolution (Pixels)	4288x2848
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Shortest Shutter Speed	1/4000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest Shutter Speed	30"
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.5-5.6
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
Filter Diameter (mm) Lens 1	67
If you want to protect your camera or camcorder lens from getting scratched you will need a filter. A filter screws on to the front of the lens. The filter diameter is the distance across the lens.
USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components

Also known as: Nikon D90 18-105 VR Lens

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Manufacturer's Description

Stunning image quality, broad control and the world’s first digital SLR movie function

Newly designed Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with 12.3 effective megapixels and Integrated Dust Reduction System
Incredibly low-noise performance throughout a wide sensitivity range of ISO 200 to 3200; can be set to ISO 6400 equivalent
Incorporates Nikon’s comprehensive digital image-processing EXPEED concept
The world’s first D-SLR movie function: D-Movie, selectable from 320 × 216 pixels, 640 × 424 pixels or 1,280 × 720 pixels in AVI format
Scene Recognition System, utilizing 420-pixel RGB sensor, improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance and is also integrated with the new Face Detection System
Live View enables face priority AF with the 3-in., approx. 920k-dot, high-density color LCD featuring 170° ultra-wide viewing angle
Picture Control System offers new Portrait and Landscape options for more vibrant customized colors
Active D-Lighting for smooth tone reproduction in high-contrast lighting
Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module featuring 11 AF points offers fast and precise autofocus coverage across the frame
Viewfinder with approx. 96% frame coverage and an easy-to-view 19.5 mm eyepoint (at -1.0 m-1)
Advanced Scene Modes that automatically adjust exposure, image processing, Active D-Lighting and Picture Control settings for superior image quality
Extensive palette of in-camera Retouch Menus including several new retouch options such as Distortion Control, Straighten and Fisheye
4.5 fps continuous shooting and quick response of 0.15-second start-up and 65-ms shutter release time lag (CIPA standard)
Built-in flash with 18mm lens coverage and Nikon’s original i-TTL flash control that commands Advanced Wireless Lighting
Highly efficient energy-saving design that allows approx. 850 images 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)
Versatile Pictmotion menu that creates slideshows combining five choices of both background music and image effects
Compatible with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output
Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D80 extends shooting capability and enables use of six R6/AA-size batteries
Included Nikon ViewNX software makes browsing and organizing your images easy
Optional photo-editing software, Capture NX 2 allows users quick and easy photo editing
Lightweight compact body

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