Tech Savvy: The Nikon D90

The Nikon D90 is my weapon of choice with extraordinary functions this digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR) is the top of its class. Nikon announced the Nikon D90 on August 27, 2008 to replace the D80 model. This prosumer DSLR camera was first to offer a video function that captured HD 720p Video at 24 frames per second (FPS) including mono sound recording. (With my undergrad in Film Production, the video function helps a lot when it came to choosing my camera.)

Features

-12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor

-Continuous shooting as fast as 4.5fps

-HD Movie Mode

-3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD

-11-point AF (autofocus) system

-Nikon 3D color Matrix metering II with Scene Recognition System

-Auto Active D lighting

-In-Camera Image Editing

-Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200

-Built-in image sensor cleaning

-One Button Live View

-Comprehensive exposure control

-Durable, high precision shutter

-GPS geo-tagging

Why I got this Camera

My first DSLR camera was a Canon Rebel Xi, this camera got a lot of use but was lacking to the color quality I saw in my friend Nikon. Educating myself on other DSLR I learned about the Nikon D90 through a friend that purchased once it was released I was sold. The Nikon D90 features that made my decision easier are Built-in Wireless strobe remote. (My favorite function as a strobist photographer on a budget) Another feature is the HD movie mode and last is that the Nikon 90 allows the use of every Nikon lens letting me get professional lens I can use as I upgrade my camera’s body.

The Photo

The Photo above is my friend’s Camera with my Nikon SB-600 (strobe) and my Manfrotto M-190 Tri-pod (Sticks) equipped with a Nikon 50mm f/1.8 lens. The photo was taken by me after a photo shoot my friend and me conducted for a 365 photo projects. (I failed at this project but hope to start one in the future.) This photo was shot with natural light from the sun using a Nikon 90. The lens was a Nikkor 70mm-210mm f/4-5.6 all other information is lost to me at the moment. The Post of the Photo is simple with minor adjustments of contrast and color correction on editing software Adobe Camera Raw, and finishing with adding text in Adobe Photoshop.

Conclusion

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Sources

Nikonusa

- http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Digital-SLR-Cameras/25446/D90.html

Wikipedia

- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_D90

Adobe

- http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite.html