Nikon D90
The latest offering by Nikon is the D90 which follows up to hugely successful and popular D80. As expected the camera provides some really high end features and posses the ability to set the world on fire.
The camera comes equipped with several new features but the one that really catches the eye is the Universal Vibration Reduction or uVR. This is an optional feature having the capability of turning any lens into uVR lens. Through this the photographer is provided with 10-stop advantages. The result of the use of uVR lens means the photographer can shoot at 2 seconds instead of 1/500th of a second using a 500mm lens.
The new uVR system is not dependent on any particular sensor instead it requires the MB-D90a, whose controls and extended battery life is similar to a normal grip. A 110 volt shock is sent through the metal pads which are present around the gripping area and this result in the matching of electrical shock and shutter speed. As precaution it is better if people with heart problems or pacemakers avoid use of uVR.
Using the new Nikon satellite network Nikon can keep track of complains or disappointment of the various users about what features they might have expected in the D90 that are not present.
The camera provides a maximum mega pixel resolution of 12 MP. The resolution depends upon the shooting mode being used. The various shooting modes in the D90 are Bog-standard Mode, XDR Mode and GTI Mode.
In the Bog-standard mode 12 mega pixels are provided by the D90 @ 3 frames per second.
The XDR Mode has every odd pixel being under exposed by 3 stops. It provides 6 mega pixel of resolution and two images are combined together for the sake of generating 3 extra stops of dynamic range.
In GTI Mode every odd pixel comprises of image one and even pixel comprises of image two. This results in 2 images per shutter release hence allowing the D90 to shoot @ 6 frames per second.
One of the best software included in the D90 is a working version Photoshop CS3. This results in the camera providing impressive picture editing capability which is even better that the popular in-camera editing functions present in the D80. The D90 has a 3 inch LCD screen and a four way controller which makes using the Photoshop software on the camera a pleasure more than a burden.
The D90 has the ability to act as a fully working IPOD with the photographer never running out of music. Along with this Nikon has also included a full Dolby 5.1 surround sound setup and has made the D90 capable of playing movies on its LCD screen. If the MB-D90c is used then it comes with a sub-woofer equipped to it.
A Mind Probe technology developed by Nikon is preset in the D90 which reduces the shutter delays thus successfully overcoming a major flaw that was present in the D80. The software scans your brain and searches for tell-tale low amplitude beta waves which signify that shutter would be pressed shortly.
Along with the scene mode there are artistic modes included in the D90 which are, Black and white mode, 1960s-style fast-film grain mode, Nikon long-banding effect mode, Canon plastic skin mode, KM7D high ISO smearing mode, Sony Alpha 1.3-stop underexposure mode and Point and shoot artefact mode.
The storage formats supported in the D90 are SD, CF, XD, Memory Stick, 3.5 inch floppy, 5.25 inch floppy, 8 inch floppy, CD/DVD and High-speed paper tape to maintain compatibility with Colossus.
Overall the calling the D90 a successful up gradation of the D80 would be an understatement, the D90 has raised the bar to a very high level and would take some thing really special for Nikon to follow it up. In one word the D90 can be described as “WOW”.
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