Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Nikon D90 - An Amateurs Dream Camera

By Matt Ryan

Whether you are looking for an easy to use camera, with a minimal learning curve, or a more professional camera for crisp photographs, Nikons D90 fits the bill. With many improvements, from predecessors, and over the years, Nikon has nearly perfected the middle ground camera. Amateurs and professionals can agree that this camera is full of user-friendly features and produces amazing images.

The overall design, of the Nikon D90, is ergonomic. Not only does it fit nicely in the palm of your hand, but also all of the features and buttons are easily accessible - even if you are only using one hand to function the camera. The camera measures in at 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 inches and only weighs 22-ounces. These measurements may be a bit deceptive, as the camera feels and carries as a much smaller model.

Nikon has dramatically improved the user interface, from previous models. Navigation and additional features are easy to find and maneuver. Image re-touching can be done directly in the camera, and is easy enough for an amateur to master. Re-touching features include RAW development and straightening.

On the back of the camera is a 3.0-inch VGA monitor, which displays over 900,000 colors. The resolution, in concatenation with the technology and coloration, provides consumers with vivid, crisp imagery.

The display also offers 170-degree wide-angle functionality for your viewing pleasure. Viewing and reviewing both video playbacks, and still images has never been more clear. Navigation, through media files, is nearly effortless with a 72-image calendar display. (Calendar display lays images and videos out in chronological order.)

Live View mode offers 11 different auto-focus modes for perfect picture. These modes include, but are not limited to, 3D tracking, single, dynamic, and face. In addition, the D90 incorporates sensor cleaning. This functionality automatically removes dust particles, from within the camera, to provide the most crisp and clean images possible.

Many other features are available on the D90, such as ISO adjustments, shutter time, and coloring enhancements. ISO settings can be adjusted between 200 and 3200; perfect for any lighting atmosphere. Users can capture up to 4.5 fps with just one click. Auto focus, white balance, and exposure can be perfected - automatically - with 3-D Color Matrix Metering II.

The combination of Nikons Expeed image processing and 12.9-megapixel CMOS sensor gives consumers the ability to produce high quality images with every click. The perfection, that these technologies produce, allow users to manipulate images (larger and smaller) without distorting the beauty.

A first, in the world of cameras, is the integration of digital SLR. This technology produces HDTV (720p) quality and allows for the capture of up to 23 frames per second. For the first time ever consumers can capture personal events and share them, with family, in the highest quality possible.

For around $1,000, consumers can get their hands on this professional quality Nikon D90. This digital camera has a great combination of user-friendliness and professional functionality. Anyone who likes to take pictures will enjoy the experience of the D90 along with the vibrant images it produces. - 16651

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