Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Nikon D90 - A Camera for all Regardless of Skill Level

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 ergonomic design provides a comfort fit, to nearly any hand, along with extremely easy access to all of the functions offered in the D90. Even though this model is a bit larger, dimensionally, than other cameras, it only weighs 22-ounces. Therefore, it is not as bulky as it appears, yet it does will not fit in your pocket.

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.

There is a 3.0-inch 920,000-color VGA display, which provides users with instant view and review capabilities. This type of display, along with the high resolution, provides consumers with exceptionally brilliant imagery.

Using the 170-degree wide-angle technology, viewing and reviewing images, and videos has never been clearer. Navigation through your imagery is simple using the 72-image thumbnail view provided. The thumbnails appear in chronological order, providing consumers with an even smoother navigational process.

Live View offers consumers a new way of taking pictures and video. With this functionality, users can select from 11 different autofocus modes. Some of these modes are single, dynamic, and face. Each of these focus, in different ways, to provide you with your desired outcome. For spotless images, Nikon implemented sensor cleaning. This functionality automatically removes dust particles, from internal sensors, so there are not spots on images and videos.

Different lighting can affect images in ways that can be frustrating. The D90 allows users to change ISO settings, appropriate to your surrounding light, from as low as 200 to as high as 3200. This range will cover nearly any lighting atmosphere. Additionally, 3-D Color Matrix Metering II automatically adjusts focus, WB, and exposure for the perfect outcome.

Nikons Expeed image processing, along with its 12.9-megapixel CMOS sensor, produce some of the most rich photos that consumers have seen. These two technologies work closely together to provide nothing but vibrant outcomes.

The Nikon D90 is one of the first digital cameras to utilize DSLR functionality. Consumers now have the ability to take high-resolution videos, with their digital camera. Video capture rate is 24fps, and it produces a 1280 x 720 (720p) resolution.

Whether you are looking for a professional or amateur camera, the Nikon D90 is the perfect solution. For only around $1,000, you can pick up this feature packed digital camera. Enjoy taking still images, along with video memoires with your new D90. - 16738

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