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 200 real customer reviews

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Build Quality	9.3
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 (34)

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elaine, somerset , “Keen amateur”

Score 10.0/10

+ My first 'real' digital SLR (upgraded from Fuji 9600) and I'm absolutely thrilled with it! Was nervous about investing the money - but it was well worthwhile. The camera is so easy to use and the quality of image is fab. Would definitely recommend.

- None that I've discovered so far.

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28 of 28 people found this review helpful

purchased 17 Mar 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

Score 10.0/10

+ brilliant images, strong build, excellent features, movie mode.
it might take some time to get used to the features of this camera for an amateur, but once you get used, the pictures come out great!
after researching a lot I finally went for D90, good decision, would recommend it to all

- weight. becoz of this u mite leave this behind and will not be taking it to whereever you go, will miss some great picture taking opportunities.

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18 of 19 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Mar 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ Everything a budding photographer could ever want.
Not as heavy as I was expecting - even in my little hands.

- A lot to learn and read - but that's to be expected with this level of DSLR.
Some of the buttons are hard to reach with little hands!

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7 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 19 Apr 2009

Alan, Ottery St Mary , “Keen amateur”

Score 10.0/10

+ Exceptional image quality combined with ease of use.

- None.

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 23 Apr 2009

Richard, Gateshead , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ Great camera. Great pictures. Lovely balance and feel.

- Have yet to discover any.

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 17 Apr 2009

Stefan, Lausanne/Switzerland , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ Robust, flexible, quick, a professionnal camera for an amateur

- Reviewer left no comment

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 Feb 2009

Sami, Sidcup , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ Amazing picture quality. Easy to use.

- A bit over whelming to begin with in terms of the amount of functionality it has to offer, but in the long run this is a plus point.

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 22 May 2009

matt, bolton , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ excellent quality build , superb images

- nothing really, takes time to understand all features if your are a novice to dslr's

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 21 Jun 2009

paul, bingley , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ Fantastic - more control than you'll ever need. I moved up from a D40 and it provided all the upgrades I was looking for; better manual focus (it also auto-focusses better), better screen, no coloured moire, better support of lens types, great picture quality. Not cheap but worth every penny.

- Could be cheaper (of course!). Some would criticise it because it's not built like a tank but personally I'd prefer smaller and lighter. It often feels like my brain isn't big enough to do it justice but with time....

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 15 Jun 2009

Stewart, Isle of Arran , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ Too many to list

- Pity no auto-focus in HD Video mode

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 15 Feb 2009

Steve, Leicestershire , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ Great images fantastic high iso performance easy to navigate menus.

- Got to be honest I can't think of any :)

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 14 Jun 2009

David, Dunkeswell, Devon , “Keen amateur”

Score 10.0/10

+ An excellent camera with many good features, most of which I haven't used yet. Strongly built and sturdy.

- The instructions are extensive, and I feel could be written a little more interestingly and made easier to follow, references to other pages still don't always answer the question.

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purchased 23 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ Going from a compact, it is really fast. Although at first the vast number of buttons can be daunting, they are really well laid out, so its easy to set up a shot quickly.

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 25 Oct 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ Well made, feels quality and the picture quality is fantastic. Alot better having the function buttons next to the top display and shooting at 4.5fps is great. 11 point focus is alot better over the 3 point focus on the D60.

- None really.

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purchased 01 Nov 2009

Owen, London , “Keen amateur”

Score 9.0/10

+ The camera is easy enough to use. Image quality is astounding and the bundled lens makes for a very good starter package.

- It's a little bit more pricey than the Canon's but I do prefer the images captured by the Nikon.

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purchased 25 Jun 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	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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
Dimensions (mm)	103x132x77
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
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.
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
Release Date	15 Sep 2008
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

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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